gymnastics/ʤɪm'næstɪks/

n. a sport in which skilful physical exercises and movements are performed, often in competitions

n. [U] 体操：a gymnastics competition 体操比赛

◇Modern gymnastics is thought to have evolved from ancient Greek and Roman Olympic sports and military training. 现代体操被认为是从古希腊和古罗马奥林匹克运动及军事训练发展而来的。

构词gymnast + -ics