| 单词 |
powerlifting |
| 释义 |
powerlifting, n. Weightlifting
Brit. |ˈpaʊəˌlɪftɪŋ|, U.S. |ˈpaʊ(ə)rˌlɪftɪŋ|
Forms: also with capital initial.
[‹ power n.1 + lifting n., after weight-lifting n. at weight n.1 Compounds 3. Compare slightly later powerlifter n. 2.]
A form of competitive weightlifting in which contestants attempt three types of lift in a set sequence (see quot. 1988).
Officially recognized as a world championship event for men since 1973 (following an unofficial tournament in 1971), and for women since 1980.
1959Muscle Power May 38/1 Power lifting is having a remarkable effect on the ability of nearly everyone. 1988Powerlifting (‘Know the Game’ Ser.) 3/1 Powerlifting started in the mid 1950s, in the U.S.A. and Britain. In those early days, the lifts were the curl, bench press and squat in that order... Around 1968, the curl was replaced by the dead lift and the order of competition was changed to that used today: squat, bench press and dead lift. 2001Belfast Tel. (Nexis) 2 Mar. The powerlifting fraternity were singing her praises..as..the 26-year-old from Omagh scored a total of 280 from a 95k squat, 55k bench press and a staggering 130k dead lift. |
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