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cross-country skiing

/ˈkrɒs ˌkʌntri ˈskiːɪŋ/

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/ˈkrɒs ˌkʌntri ˈskiːɪŋ/B1formalsport
  • ruВид лыжного спорта, при котором лыжники передвигаются по заснеженной местности за счёт собственных усилий, а не с помощью подъёмников или спусков. Это одновременно и рекреационное занятие, и соревновательный зимний вид спорта.

A form of skiing where skiers travel across snow-covered terrain using their own locomotion, rather than using ski lifts or downhill slopes. It is both a recreational activity and a competitive winter sport.

  1. Winter sportB1formal

    A form of skiing where participants travel across snow-covered terrain using skis and poles, relying on their own locomotion rather than ski lifts.

    ruЛыжный спорт

    • Cross-country skiing is a great way to stay fit during winter.
    • They went cross-country skiing through the forest trails.
    • The Olympic cross-country skiing event requires both endurance and technique.