オリンピックで使用される英語表現

４年に１度の祭典、オリンピックがついに始まりましたね。オリンピック中継をテレビで鑑賞するという方も多いのではないしょうか。そこで今回は、オリンピックの試合やセレモニーの中で使用される英語表現をいくつかご紹介します。

基本的な用語

1. Gold Medal (金メダル)
   • “She won the gold medal in the 100 meters.”
2. Silver Medal (銀メダル)
   • “He took home the silver medal after a close race.”
3. Bronze Medal (銅メダル)
   • “The team secured the bronze medal in the relay event.”
4. Athlete (選手)
   • “The athletes are competing in various sports.”
5. Event (競技)
   • “The 400-meter hurdles is a challenging event.”
6. Venue (会場)
   • “The opening ceremony will be held at the main stadium.”
7. Opening Ceremony (開会式)
   • “The opening ceremony featured a spectacular fireworks display.”
8. Closing Ceremony (閉会式)
   • “The closing ceremony celebrated the end of the games with performances from around the world.”
9. Torch Relay (聖火リレー)
   • “The torch relay has passed through many cities before reaching the Olympic stadium.”

試合や競技に関連する表現

1. Record (記録)
   • “He set a new world record in the high jump.”
2. Score (スコア)
   • “The final score was 2-1 in favor of the home team.”
3. Finals (決勝戦)
   • “She reached the finals in the gymnastics competition.”
4. Heat (予選レース)
   • “He won his heat in the 200-meter freestyle.”
5. Semifinals (準決勝)
   • “The athletes competed hard to make it to the semifinals.”
6. Podium (表彰台)
   • “Three athletes stood proudly on the podium during the medal ceremony.”
7. Champion (チャンピオン)
   • “The reigning champion defended her title successfully.”

特有のフレーズ

1. To break a record (記録を破る)
   • “She broke the Olympic record in the marathon.”
2. To compete (競技する)
   • “Athletes from around the world compete in various disciplines.”
3. To qualify (予選を通過する)
   • “He managed to qualify for the finals after a tough semi-final.”
4. To achieve (達成する)
   • “Winning a gold medal is a great achievement for any athlete.”
5. To make history (歴史を作る)
   • “The team made history by winning the first-ever gold medal for their country.”