bobsled

• 一种长形竞速雪橇，可乘坐两人或多人，装有转向装置；也指过去用于指代两个短雪橇连接在一起的装置。

A noun referring to a long racing sled designed for two or more people, equipped with a steering mechanism, which was formerly also used to describe two short sleds coupled together.

1. Coupled short sledsC1formalsport

   A historical type of sled consisting of two short sleds connected together.

   连体短雪橇

   • Early bobsleds were simply two short sleds linked by a board.
   • The design of the bobsled evolved from coupled sleds used for transport.
   • In the 19th century, a bobsled was often two small sleds tied together.

   同义词bobsleigh

2. Racing sledB1formalsport

   A long, streamlined sled designed for high-speed racing on ice, typically carrying two or more people and equipped with a steering mechanism.

   雪车

   • The bobsled team trained for months for the Winter Olympics.
   • He steered the bobsled expertly down the icy track.
   • Modern bobsleds are made of lightweight materials for maximum speed.

   同义词bobbobsleigh

• 动词，表示乘坐或驾驶雪车（长橇）沿冰道滑行或比赛。

A verb used to indicate the act of riding or racing on a bobsled, typically on an ice track.

1. Ride a bobsledB2formalsport

   To travel or race down a steep, twisting, ice-covered track in a bobsled, a long, narrow sled with steering mechanisms.

   乘坐雪车

   • The team will bobsled down the track at speeds over 80 miles per hour.
   • She learned to bobsled during the winter Olympics training camp.
   • They bobsledded expertly through the final curve to win the gold medal.