“跳栏”常见的英文表达是 hurdle(可作名词,也可作动词) 或 hurdle racing(更强调跳栏比赛这一活动)。
hurdle(名词):指跨越的栏架,也指跳栏运动。例如:The athlete cleared the hurdle with ease.(运动员轻松地越过了栏架。 )
hurdle(动词):表示“跳栏;跨越障碍”。例如:He hurdled the fence and ran away.(他翻过栅栏逃跑了。 )
hurdle racing:专门指跳栏比赛这一体育项目。例如:Hurdle racing is a popular event in track and field.(跳栏比赛是田径运动中一个很受欢迎的项目。 )