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ironman

/ˈaɪ.ən.mæn/

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noun

/ˈaɪ.ən.mæn/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека с исключительной физической силой и выносливостью, часто используется для описания спортсменов, участвующих в соревнованиях на экстремальную выносливость.

A noun referring to a person of exceptional physical strength and endurance, often used to describe athletes who compete in extreme endurance events.

  1. Endurance athleteB2formalsport

    A person who competes in an Ironman triathlon, which consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run.

    ruЖелезный человек

    • She trained for months to become an Ironman.
    • He finished the Ironman race in under 10 hours.
    • Many athletes dream of completing an Ironman.
  2. Person of exceptional enduranceB2informalsport

    A person who demonstrates extraordinary physical stamina and strength, often in challenging conditions.

    ruЖелезный человек

    • After working 48 hours straight, he felt like an ironman.
    • She is an ironman when it comes to hiking long distances.
    • The firefighter was considered an ironman for his heroic efforts.

    Synonymsmarathonerpowerhousestalwartsupermantitanworkhorse