释义 |
rink I. \ˈriŋk\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English (Scots dialect) renk, rinc area in which a combat or contest takes place, from Middle French renc, ranc, reng, rang line, place, row, rank — more at rank 1. a. : a smooth level extent of ice marked off for curling or ice hockey — see curling illustration, ice hockey illustration b. : an enclosed sheet of ice usually artificial and under cover for ice-skating; also : a building containing such a rink c. : a covered enclosure for roller-skating 2. : a division of a bowling green 19 to 21 feet in width and running the length of the green and large enough for a match 3. a. : a team of four players in a game of bowls or curling b. : a game of bowls or curling played by four players on each side II. intransitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) : to skate at a rink |