cycling
Cycling is the activity of riding a bicycle for exercise, sport, or travel. It involves using your legs to push pedals that turn wheels to move forward.
Exemplos
3 de 5I go cycling in the park every Saturday morning.
I go riding my bike in the park every Saturday morning.
The city council is investing in new cycling infrastructure.
The city leaders are putting money into new paths and lanes for bicycles.
Want to go cycling this afternoon if the weather stays nice?
Do you want to ride bikes later today if it does not rain?
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Look at the 'cycle' in 'bicycle' and 'cycling'—it comes from a Greek word for 'circle,' representing the round shape of the wheels.
Quiz rápido
I love ____ because it is good exercise for my legs.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: cycling
Exemplos
I go cycling in the park every Saturday morning.
everydayI go riding my bike in the park every Saturday morning.
The city council is investing in new cycling infrastructure.
formalThe city leaders are putting money into new paths and lanes for bicycles.
Want to go cycling this afternoon if the weather stays nice?
informalDo you want to ride bikes later today if it does not rain?
Urban cycling provides a sustainable alternative to motorized transport.
academicRiding bicycles in cities is an eco-friendly way to travel compared to cars.
We offer a cycling allowance for employees who commute by bike.
businessWe give extra money to workers who ride their bikes to the office.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
go for a cycle
to go out to ride a bicycle for a short time
indoor cycling
the activity of riding a stationary exercise bike
cycling gear
special clothes or equipment for riding a bike
Frequentemente confundido com
Recycling is the process of reusing waste materials, while cycling is riding a bicycle.
Biking is often the same, but 'biking' can sometimes refer to motorcycles (motorbiking).
Notas de uso
Cycling is usually an uncountable noun when referring to the activity. Use the verb 'go' with cycling (e.g., 'I go cycling') rather than 'play' or 'do'.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I like to play cycling,' but the correct phrase is 'I like cycling' or 'I like to go cycling.'
Dica de memorização
Look at the 'cycle' in 'bicycle' and 'cycling'—it comes from a Greek word for 'circle,' representing the round shape of the wheels.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Greek word 'kyklos', meaning a circle or a wheel.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Cycling is a primary mode of transport in many European cities, such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen, where bikes often outnumber cars.
Quiz rápido
I love ____ because it is good exercise for my legs.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: cycling
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