physically strong, fit and active 健壮的 an athletic figure/build 健壮的体形／体格 a tall, slim athletic girl 修长健美的姑娘
- [only before noun] (British English)
connected with sports such as running, jumping and throwing (= athletics 体育运动的；田径运动的 an athletic club/coach 运动员俱乐部／教练
Word Originmid 17th cent.: from French athlétique or Latin athleticus, from Greek athlētikos, from athlētēs, from athlein ‘compete for a prize’, from athlon ‘prize’.