olympiad

• 指两次奥运会之间的四年周期，源自古希腊用于纪年的时间单位；也指现代每四年举办一次的奥林匹克运动会。

A noun referring to a period of four years between Olympic Games, historically used in ancient Greece for dating events, or to the modern Olympic Games themselves held every four years.

专有名词

1. Ancient Greek time periodC1formal

   A four-year period between successive Olympic Games in ancient Greece, used as a unit for measuring time from 776 BC.

   奥林匹亚德（古希腊时期）

   • The historian dated the event to the third Olympiad.
   • Ancient Greek chronology was often recorded by Olympiads.
   • The first Olympiad began in 776 BC.

2. Modern Olympic GamesB2formal

   The modern international multi-sport event held every four years, modeled after the ancient Greek games.

   奥林匹克运动会

   • The 2024 Olympiad will be held in Paris.
   • She won a gold medal at the last Olympiad.
   • The Olympiad brings together athletes from around the world.

   同义词olympics