讲解人 · Jamie
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The competition, which is split between running and fitness exercises, has proven particularly popular with young millennials and Generation Z — people in their twenties to early forties.
Its rapidly growing popularity has been attributed to social media.
Fashionable looks are often a non-negotiable for competitors, with many choosing to compete in high-end fitness brands, matching their outfits with their team members.
Allana Falconer, who works in sustainability and started competing in 2023, says she has “fallen in love” with it.
“All my holidays revolve around Hyrox or I incorporate events into holidays, “ she says.
The 29-year-old says the most she has spent so far was £2, 000, when she travelled to Chicago for the World Championships last year.
Evgenia Koroleva, the founder of ONE LDN gym, says for anyone that takes fitness competitions seriously, “the costs can be absolutely astronomical”.
Evgenia says the fact people are willing to pay so much reflects a wider “cultural shift” in how much people in their 20s and 30s spend on exercise.
“Exercise is non-negotiable and part of their identity, “ she adds.
“Mara-cations” and Hyrox holidays are now so popular that some travel companies are offering bespoke trips abroad for competitions.
In the UK, Hyrox competitions often sell out quickly, which is why many of those wanting to take part travel further afield.
带着问题听讲解
- 如何理解 die out 这个短语？
- Hyrox 参赛者如何保持时尚？
- 年轻人愿意为这类赛事支付如此高的费用反映出什么样变化？
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重点词汇
be obsessed with
对……着迷
- 相关词汇：obsess（v. 使痴迷，使着迷）例句：He is obsessed with the latest digital products.
craze
/kreɪz/
n. 狂热，疯狂；风行一时的东西
- 相关词汇：crazy（adj. 疯狂的）搭配短语：a craze for sth.
- 例句：The craze for online shopping has changed people's consumption habits.
die out
逐渐消失，灭绝
- 例句：Many rare animals are dying out.
split
/splɪt/
v. 分开，划分
- 搭配短语：split sth. between A and B
- 例句：We split the project between the marketing and design teams.
相关词汇：split-split-split（不规则动词变化）
millennial
/mɪˈlen.i.əl/
n. 千禧一代
- 相关词汇：millennium（n. 千年）词性拓展：millennial（adj. 与一千年有关）
- 搭配短语：millennial history
be attributed to
把……归因于，认为是……的缘故
- 相关词汇：attribute（v. 把……归因于；认为……是由于）
- 例句：She attributes her success to hard work and a little luck.
例句：The success of the project is attributed to the team's efforts.
non-negotiable
/ˌnɑːn.nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/
n. 必须项，不可协商的事
- 相关词汇：negotiate（v. 谈判）相关词汇：negotiable（adj. 可以协商的）词根词缀：non-（表否定）相关词汇：non-negotiable（adj. 不可协商的；无法改变的）
- 例句：Punctuality is non-negotiable in this company.
例句：Safety is a non-negotiable.
high-end
/ˌhaɪˈend/
adj. 高档的；高端的；价高质优的
- 相关词汇：high（高的）相关词汇：end（级别，层次）近义词：luxury
- 搭配短语：luxury brand
- 近义短语：high-end brand
反义词：low-end例句：She prefers to buy high-end skincare products.
match
/mætʃ/
v. 搭配，匹配
- 词性拓展：match（n. 比赛）搭配短语：match A with B
- 例句：I matched my scarf with my coat.
outfit
/ˈaʊt.fɪt/
n. 全套服装
- 搭配短语：a wedding outfit搭配短语：a business outfit
fall in love
爱上，痴迷于
- 近义短语：be obsessed with例句：She fell in love with the food and culture there.
revolve
/rɪˈvɑːlv/
v. 围绕某物展开；以某物为中心；旋转；环绕
- 例句：The earth revolves on its axis.（旋转；环绕）搭配短语：revolve around sth.
- 例句：The earth revolves around the sun.
例句：Her life revolves around her child. （围绕某物展开；以某物为中心）
incorporate
/ɪnˈkɔːr.pɚ.eɪt/
v. 将部分融入整体，成为整体的一部分
- 词根词缀：in-（进入）词根词缀：corp-（身体）例句：The company plans to incorporate new technology into its products.
so far
到目前为止，迄今为止
- 近义短语：up to now例句：So far, I have finished half of the work.
astronomical
/ˌæs.trəˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl/
adj. 极其巨大的；天文学的，天体的
- 相关词汇：astronomy（n. 天文学）搭配短语：astronomical observations（天文学的，天体的）例句：The company's debts are astronomical.（极其巨大的）
identity
/aɪˈden.t̬ə.t̬i/
n.（区别人或群体的）特性；身份
- 英文释义：someone's identity is their name or who they are（身份）搭配短语：identity documents（身份）例句：Children need continuity, security, and a sense of identity.（认同感）例句：He struggled with his cultural identity after moving abroad and tried to adapt to the new environment.（认同感）
bespoke
/bɪˈspoʊk/
adj. 定做的，定制的
- 搭配短语：bespoke suits搭配短语：bespoke services搭配短语：bespoke furniture例句：Many travelers prefer bespoke trips to avoid crowds and enjoy a personalized experience.
further afield
远离家乡；去远处；在远方
- 相关词汇：afield（远离家乡，去往远方）
- 词根词缀：a-（在，向）
- 相关词汇：field（田野，地域）
例句：Many students travel further afield to attend top universities.
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