“锻炼”在英语中常见的表达有 exercise、work out、take exercise 或 do physical exercises 等,具体使用哪个取决于语境:
1、 exercise
含义:既可以指身体上的锻炼,也可以指为了保持健康或提高技能而进行的练习或活动。
例句:
Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.(定期锻炼对保持健康很重要。)
I do some stretching exercises every morning.(我每天早上做一些伸展运动。)
2、 work out
含义:通常指在健身房或通过其他方式进行的有计划的身体锻炼,更侧重于通过运动来塑造身材或增强体质。
例句:
I go to the gym to work out three times a week.(我一周去三次健身房锻炼。)
She works out regularly to stay in shape.(她为了保持身材,经常锻炼。)
3、 take exercise / do physical exercises
含义:这两个短语都强调进行身体上的活动或运动,以保持健康或增强体质。
例句:
Taking regular exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health.(定期锻炼对身心健康都有益。)
We should do some physical exercises every day to keep fit.(我们应该每天做一些体育锻炼来保持健康。)