释义 |
alpinism|ˈælpaɪnɪz(ə)m, -pɪn-| [ad. F. alpinisme: see Alpine a. and -ism.] Climbing of the Alps or of high mountains.
1884Standard 5 July, Alpenism is, in this country at least, a relaxation, not a pursuit more serious than the nature of it demands. 1888Ibid. 9 July 5/4 For these members of the upper crust of Alpinism, Switzerland is ceasing to have its old attractions. 1892Ibid. 24 May 5/2 The Geographical Society has..admitted ‘Alpinism’ to be geography. 1960Koestler Lotus & Robot ii. vii. 190 Sporting activities such as skiing or alpinism, which are of recent origin. |