The 2026 Winter Olympics
This month, Italy rolls out the welcome mat for the athletes of the world 2026
冬季奧運 這個月，義大利將鋪上紅毯， 歡迎全球運動員
From Italy’s fashion capital, Milan, to the scenic mountain town of Cortina, athletes from 93 countries have gathered. Excitement fills the air because the XXV Olympic Winter Games, Milano Cortina 2026, begins!
For the first time, the Olympic Games will be held at several sites. Milan and Cortina, which host most of the competitions, combine the best of urban and beautiful mountain settings. Today’s opening ceremony kicks off 17 days of events, which are being held in 25 different places. 90 percent of them are temporary or were made from something already in existence. This planning decision cut costs and reduced the event’s impact on the environment.
The 2026 Games features eight new events, including one making its Olympic debut: ski mountaineering. During this timed event, competitors will ski up a mountain course and then ski back down to the finish line.
The stage is set for more than 3,000 Olympians to compete in 116 events, making this the largest winter games ever! Crowds can expect record-breaking moments and heart-pounding action in the days ahead.
Language Lab
athlete n.
/ˈæθ.liːt/
a person who is good at sports and competes in physical activities
- Samantha is a great athlete; she is always breaking records in the sports she plays.
Samantha 是一位很棒的運動員；她在她參加的運動項目中總是打破紀錄。
athletic adj.
/æθˈlet.ɪk/
physically strong, good at sports, and able to move quickly and easily
- Bret is very athletic and plays three different sports in school.
Bret 很有運動天賦，在學校參加三種不同的運動。
athleticism n.
/æθˈlet.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
the physical skills and natural ability that make someone good at sports
- Her natural athleticism was obvious as she sprinted ahead, outpacing everyone on the track.
她天生的運動能力非常明顯，她向前衝刺，在跑道上超越了所有人。
welcome mat n.
a small mat placed at the entrance of a house for people to wipe their shoes on, often with the word “Welcome” on it
- She wiped her shoes on the welcome mat before entering the house.
她在進屋前先在門口的腳踏墊上擦了擦鞋子。
scenic adj.
/ˈsiː.nɪk/
having beautiful natural views or attractive scenery
- We took a scenic drive along the coast and enjoyed the ocean view.
我們沿著海岸開車，欣賞美麗的海景。
gather v.
to come together in one place, or to bring things or people together
- Athletes from many countries gathered for the international competition.
來自許多國家的運動員聚集參加這場國際比賽。
XXV
Roman numeral
/ˌeks ˌeks ˈviː/
the Roman numeral for 25
- The XXV Olympic Winter Games refers to the 25th Olympic Winter Games.
XXV 冬季奧林匹克運動會指的是第 25 屆冬季奧運會。
urban adj.
relating to a city or town
- Many people now live in urban areas where city life buzzes nonstop.
現在許多人住在城市地區，那裡的城市生活不停地充滿活力。
urbanize v.
/ˈɝː.bə.naɪz/
to make an area more like a city by building houses, roads, and businesses
- Many small towns began to urbanize rapidly after the new highway was built.
許多小鎮在新高速公路建成後開始迅速都市化。
urbanization n.
/ˌɝː.bə.nəˈzeɪ.ʃən/
the process of making an area more like a city or of more people moving to cities
- Urbanization has led to significant changes in lifestyle and the environment.
都市化已經帶來生活方式與環境的重大改變。
site n.
/saɪt/
a place where something happens or is located
- The Olympic Games will be held at several sites across the country.
奧林匹克運動會將在全國多個地點舉行。
combine v.
/kəmˈbaɪn/
to join or mix two or more things together
- Milan and Cortina combine urban culture with beautiful mountain scenery.
米蘭和科爾蒂納把都市文化與美麗的山景結合在一起。
ceremony n.
/ˈser.ə.moʊ.ni/
a formal event held on a special occasion
- The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was watched by millions of people.
奧運會的開幕典禮有數百萬人觀看。
temporary adj.
lasting for only a short time; not permanent
- The stadium was built as a temporary structure for the event.
這座體育場是為了活動而建的臨時建築。
compete v.
/kəmˈpiːt/
to try to win against others in a contest or competition
- Students compete in a spelling bee every year at school to see who the best speller is.
學生每年在學校參加拼字比賽，看看誰是最厲害的拼字高手。
competition n.
/ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
a situation in which people or groups try to win or be better than others
- The aggressive competition between the startups pushed innovation to unprecedented new levels last year.
新創公司之間激烈的競爭，去年把創新推向前所未有的新高度。
competitive adj.
/kəmˈpet̬.ə.t̬ɪv/
wanting to win and trying very hard to be better than others
- Mark is so competitive that even casual card games with friends feel like championships.
Mark 非常有競爭心，連和朋友隨便打牌都像在打冠軍賽一樣。
feature v.
/ˈfiː.tʃɚ/
to include something as an important part
- The 2026 Games features eight new events.
2026 年的運動會包含八個新的比賽項目。
ski mountaineering n. 滑雪登山
/ˈskiː ˌmaʊn.təˈnɪr.ɪŋ/
a sport in which competitors ski up and down mountains, often racing against time
- Ski mountaineering will make its Olympic debut at the 2026 Games.
滑雪登山將在 2026 年奧運會首次亮相。
debut n. 首次亮相；初次登場
/ˈdeɪ.bjuː/
a first public appearance or performance
- The young singer made her debut at a local music festival.
這位年輕歌手在當地音樂節首次登場。
competitor n. 競爭者；參賽者
/kəmˈpet̬.ə.t̬ɚ/
a person who takes part in a competition
- The competitors trained for months before the championship.
這些參賽者在錦標賽前訓練了好幾個月。
The stage is set phr. 一切準備就緒；舞台已經搭好
/ðə steɪdʒ ɪz set/
used to say that everything is ready for something to begin
- The stage is set for the final match tonight.
今晚的決賽一切都已準備就緒。
heart-pounding action n. 扣人心弦的場面；令人心跳加速的動作場面
/ˈhɑːrt ˌpaʊn.dɪŋ ˈæk.ʃən/
exciting action that makes your heart beat very fast
- The movie is full of heart-pounding action from beginning to end.
這部電影從頭到尾充滿令人心跳加速的場面。
Deep Dive
❶ 英文如何從「具體名詞」變成「抽象概念」
game → challenge → strategy → risk → participation
❷ 英文裡的「隱喻思維」
英文文化很常把人生、商業、社交都當成一種「game」
Life is a game.
Business is a game.
Politics is a game.
