Top 100 Vocabulary for Visiting and Touring Korea | Pyeongchang: Slopes, Resorts and Mountain Weather
Welcome to Pyeongchang! Here, winter vocabulary becomes wonderfully concrete: a lift pass is something you scan, wind chill is something you feel, and an Olympic venue turns a textbook phrase into a real landscape. This guide gives travellers 100 distinct English words and expressions for skiing, snow, competition, mountain weather and resort planning, with simplified Chinese support and practical examples. For the companion selection, see winter sports and equipment.
Pyeongchang hosted major events of the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and remains strongly associated with winter sport. Alpensia and the Daegwallyeong highlands also make it useful for learning how mountains, ranch landscapes and rapidly changing weather shape a journey.
How to use this guide / 使用说明： “Top 100” is our teaching selection, not a measured frequency ranking. Pronunciation cues are approximate rather than IPA. Chinese meanings show the intended travel or sport context. Follow venue signs, staff instructions and current weather guidance; this article explains vocabulary and is not a substitute for professional ski instruction or safety advice.
Your destination / 目的地： Pyeongchang — 平昌 — 평창. Keep the Korean place name and the exact resort or venue saved on your phone.
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1. Slopes, routes and lifts · 2. Lift access and ski-school essentials · 3. Clothing and protective gear · 4. Snowboarding and turning skills · 5. Snow, weather and surface conditions · 6. Safety, boundaries and rescue · 7. Ski jumping and biathlon · 8. Cross-country skiing and competition · 9. Olympic venues and mountain landscape · 10. Resort planning and changing conditions
Pyeongchang context · Places and practical questions · A short conversation · Model paragraph · Learn and practise · Questions · Official sources
Start with ten: Pick the group matching tomorrow’s activity. Say each headword aloud, notice the Chinese bridge, and then write one sentence from your own trip plan.
1. Slopes, routes and lifts | Words 1–10
1. alpine skiing
Pronunciation: AL-pyn SKEE-ing · 中文： 高山滑雪 · Meaning: skiing downhill on mountain courses.
Example: We watched alpine skiing footage before choosing a gentle practice slope.
中文例句： 出发前，我们先看了高山滑雪的视频，再选择较缓的练习坡。
2. ski slope
Pronunciation: SKI SLOPE · 中文： 滑雪坡道 · Meaning: a prepared mountainside area used for skiing.
Example: The ski slope looked steeper from the chairlift than from the base.
中文例句： 从缆椅上看，滑雪坡道比在山脚下看起来更陡。
3. ski run
Pronunciation: SKI RUN · 中文： 滑雪道 · Meaning: a marked route for skiing down a mountain.
Example: We checked the ski run name before starting downhill.
中文例句： 下滑前，我们先核对了滑雪道的名称。
4. piste
Pronunciation: PEEST · 中文： 雪道 · Meaning: a marked and maintained ski trail.
Example: The piste map showed which routes were open that morning.
中文例句： 雪道地图显示了当天早上开放的路线。
5. trail rating
Pronunciation: TRAIL RATING · 中文： 雪道难度等级 · Meaning: a system showing the difficulty of a ski route.
Example: The trail rating helped us avoid a run beyond our ability.
中文例句： 雪道难度等级帮助我们避开超出能力的路线。
6. beginner slope
Pronunciation: BEGINNER SLOPE · 中文： 初学者坡道 · Meaning: a gentle slope designed for new skiers.
Example: Our first lesson stayed on the beginner slope.
中文例句： 我们的第一堂课一直在初学者坡道进行。
7. intermediate run
Pronunciation: INTERMEDIATE RUN · 中文： 中级雪道 · Meaning: a ski route intended for moderately experienced skiers.
Example: We moved to the intermediate run only after the instructor agreed.
中文例句： 得到教练同意后，我们才转到中级雪道。
8. advanced run
Pronunciation: ADVANCED RUN · 中文： 高级雪道 · Meaning: a demanding route for experienced skiers.
Example: The sign warned that the advanced run was not suitable for beginners.
中文例句： 标牌提醒游客，高级雪道不适合初学者。
9. ski lift
Pronunciation: SKI LIFT · 中文： 滑雪缆车 · Meaning: a system that carries skiers uphill.
Example: The ski lift saved us a long climb back to the top.
中文例句： 滑雪缆车省去了我们重新爬上山顶的长路。
10. chairlift
Pronunciation: CHAIRLIFT · 中文： 缆椅 · Meaning: an open-seat lift carrying people up a ski slope.
Example: We lowered the safety bar after sitting on the chairlift.
中文例句： 坐上缆椅后，我们放下了安全杆。
2. Lift access and ski-school essentials | Words 11–20
11. gondola lift
Pronunciation: GON-duh-luh LIFT · 中文： 封闭式缆车 · Meaning: an enclosed cable car used to travel uphill.
Example: The gondola lift gave us a wide view of the snowy valley.
中文例句： 从封闭式缆车里，我们看到了广阔的雪谷。
12. lift pass
Pronunciation: LIFT PASS · 中文： 缆车通行证 · Meaning: a ticket or card allowing use of ski lifts.
Example: I kept the lift pass in a pocket that was easy to scan.
中文例句： 我把缆车通行证放在方便感应的口袋里。
13. ski patrol
Pronunciation: SKI puh-TROHL · 中文： 滑雪巡逻队 · Meaning: trained staff who monitor slopes and assist in emergencies.
Example: The ski patrol checked the closed section after the weather changed.
中文例句： 天气变化后，滑雪巡逻队检查了关闭的区域。
14. ski school
Pronunciation: SKI SCHOOL · 中文： 滑雪学校 · Meaning: a programme or centre offering ski instruction.
Example: The ski school grouped learners by experience rather than age alone.
中文例句： 滑雪学校按经验程度而不只是年龄给学员分组。
15. ski instructor
Pronunciation: SKI in-STRUK-tuh · 中文： 滑雪教练 · Meaning: a person who teaches skiing skills and safety.
Example: Our ski instructor corrected the way I balanced over my boots.
中文例句： 滑雪教练纠正了我在雪靴上的重心位置。
16. ski rental
Pronunciation: SKI RENTAL · 中文： 滑雪装备租赁 · Meaning: a service that lends skiing equipment for a fee.
Example: The ski rental staff measured my feet before choosing boots.
中文例句： 滑雪装备租赁处的工作人员先量了我的脚，再挑选雪靴。
17. ski boot
Pronunciation: SKI BOOT · 中文： 滑雪靴 · Meaning: a stiff boot that connects the skier to the ski.
Example: A properly fitted ski boot should feel secure without crushing the foot.
中文例句： 合脚的滑雪靴应当稳固，但不能挤压脚部。
18. ski binding
Pronunciation: SKI BYN-ding · 中文： 滑雪板固定器 · Meaning: the mechanism attaching a ski boot to a ski.
Example: A technician checked the ski binding before we left the rental area.
中文例句： 离开租赁区前，技术人员检查了滑雪板固定器。
19. ski pole
Pronunciation: SKI POLE · 中文： 滑雪杖 · Meaning: a pole used for balance, rhythm and movement on snow.
Example: I shortened my grip on the ski pole while practising turns.
中文例句： 练习转弯时，我调整了握滑雪杖的位置。
20. ski helmet
Pronunciation: SKI HELMET · 中文： 滑雪头盔 · Meaning: protective headgear used in skiing.
Example: The ski helmet sat level and did not move when I shook my head.
中文例句： 我摇头时，滑雪头盔仍保持平稳，没有晃动。
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3. Clothing and protective gear | Words 21–30
21. ski goggles
Pronunciation: SKI GOG-uhlz · 中文： 滑雪护目镜 · Meaning: eye protection designed for snow, wind and bright light.
Example: The ski goggles made it easier to see when fine snow began blowing.
中文例句： 细雪被风吹起时，滑雪护目镜让视线更清楚。
22. base layer
Pronunciation: BASE LAYER · 中文： 贴身保暖层 · Meaning: the first clothing layer worn next to the skin.
Example: A dry base layer helped me stay comfortable after the temperature dropped.
中文例句： 气温下降后，干爽的贴身保暖层让我保持舒适。
23. mid layer
Pronunciation: MID LAYER · 中文： 中间保暖层 · Meaning: an insulating clothing layer worn over the base layer.
Example: I added a mid layer before taking the lift to a colder ridge.
中文例句： 乘缆车去更冷的山脊前，我加了一层中间保暖层。
24. insulated jacket
Pronunciation: INSULATED JACKET · 中文： 保温夹克 · Meaning: a jacket designed to reduce heat loss.
Example: The insulated jacket blocked the cold while we waited outdoors.
中文例句： 我们在户外等候时，保温夹克挡住了寒气。
25. snow pants
Pronunciation: SNOW PANTS · 中文： 滑雪裤 · Meaning: water-resistant trousers made for snowy conditions.
Example: Snow pants kept my legs dry when I sat briefly on the snow.
中文例句： 我短暂坐在雪地上时，滑雪裤让双腿保持干爽。
26. neck gaiter
Pronunciation: NECK GAY-tuh · 中文： 脖套 · Meaning: a tube of fabric worn around the neck and lower face.
Example: I pulled the neck gaiter higher when the wind strengthened.
中文例句： 风变大时，我把脖套拉高了一些。
27. thermal socks
Pronunciation: THER-muhl SOCKS · 中文： 保暖袜 · Meaning: socks designed to retain warmth in cold weather.
Example: Thermal socks worked best when the boots were not overly tight.
中文例句： 雪靴不过紧时，保暖袜的效果更好。
28. hand warmer
Pronunciation: HAND WARMER · 中文： 暖手包 · Meaning: a small heat pack used to warm the hands.
Example: I kept a hand warmer in my pocket for the long lift ride.
中文例句： 乘坐较长的缆车时，我在口袋里放了一个暖手包。
29. waterproof glove
Pronunciation: WATERPROOF GLOVE · 中文： 防水手套 · Meaning: a glove designed to keep water and snow away from the hands.
Example: The waterproof glove stayed dry after I brushed snow from the bench.
中文例句： 我扫掉长椅上的雪后，防水手套仍然保持干燥。
30. helmet fit
Pronunciation: HELMET FIT · 中文： 头盔贴合度 · Meaning: how securely and comfortably a helmet sits on the head.
Example: We checked helmet fit before fastening the chin strap.
中文例句： 扣上下巴带之前，我们先检查了头盔贴合度。
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4. Snowboarding and turning skills | Words 31–40
31. snowboard
Pronunciation: SNOH-bord · 中文： 单板滑雪板 · Meaning: a single board used for riding downhill on snow.
Example: The snowboard was shorter than I expected when I collected it.
中文例句： 领取装备时，我发现单板滑雪板比想象中短。
32. snowboard binding
Pronunciation: SNOH-bord BYN-ding · 中文： 单板固定器 · Meaning: the fitting that secures boots to a snowboard.
Example: The instructor showed us how the snowboard binding should hold the boot.
中文例句： 教练示范了单板固定器应如何固定雪靴。
33. toe edge
Pronunciation: TOE EDGE · 中文： 前刃 · Meaning: the snowboard edge beneath the rider’s toes.
Example: I practised balancing on the toe edge at very low speed.
中文例句： 我用很慢的速度练习在前刃上保持平衡。
34. heel edge
Pronunciation: HEEL EDGE · 中文： 后刃 · Meaning: the snowboard edge beneath the rider’s heels.
Example: The beginner drill alternated between the heel edge and the toe edge.
中文例句： 初学练习让我们在后刃和前刃之间交替控制。
35. carving
Pronunciation: KAR-ving · 中文： 刻滑 · Meaning: turning by using the ski or board edges to cut clean arcs.
Example: The coach described carving before demonstrating it on a clear section.
中文例句： 教练先解释刻滑，再在空旷路段示范。
36. parallel turn
Pronunciation: PAR-uh-lel TURN · 中文： 平行转弯 · Meaning: a ski turn made with the skis kept roughly parallel.
Example: A smooth parallel turn helped the skier control speed through the bend.
中文例句： 顺畅的平行转弯帮助滑雪者在弯道中控制速度。
37. snowplough
Pronunciation: SNOH-plow · 中文： 犁式制动 · Meaning: a beginner ski position with the ski tips closer together.
Example: We used the snowplough to slow down on the nursery slope.
中文例句： 我们在初学坡上用犁式制动来减速。
38. traverse
Pronunciation: truh-VURS · 中文： 横滑 · Meaning: moving across a slope rather than directly down it.
Example: The traverse gave us time to reset before the next turn.
中文例句： 横滑给了我们时间在下一次转弯前重新调整。
39. side-slip
Pronunciation: SIDE-SLIP · 中文： 侧滑 · Meaning: sliding sideways down a slope while controlling the edges.
Example: Side-slip practice taught us how small edge changes affect speed.
中文例句： 侧滑练习让我们体会细微的刃角变化如何影响速度。
40. stopping distance
Pronunciation: STOPPING DISTANCE · 中文： 制动距离 · Meaning: the distance needed to come to a complete stop.
Example: I left extra stopping distance when the surface became firm.
中文例句： 雪面变硬后，我留出了更长的制动距离。
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5. Snow, weather and surface conditions | Words 41–50
41. powder snow
Pronunciation: POW-duh SNOW · 中文： 粉雪 · Meaning: light, loose snow that has not been heavily compacted.
Example: Fresh powder snow made the quiet edge of the run look soft and deep.
中文例句： 新下的粉雪让雪道边缘显得柔软而深厚。
42. packed snow
Pronunciation: PACKED SNOW · 中文： 压实雪 · Meaning: snow compressed by traffic or grooming.
Example: Packed snow felt faster under the skis than loose fresh snow.
中文例句： 压实雪在滑雪板下的速度感比松软新雪更明显。
43. icy patch
Pronunciation: ICY PATCH · 中文： 结冰路段 · Meaning: a small area of hard, slippery ice.
Example: We slowed before an icy patch marked by the instructor.
中文例句： 我们在教练指出的结冰路段前提前减速。
44. fresh snowfall
Pronunciation: FRESH SNOWFALL · 中文： 新降雪 · Meaning: snow that has fallen recently.
Example: Fresh snowfall covered yesterday’s tracks by breakfast time.
中文例句： 到早餐时，新降雪已经盖住了昨天的滑痕。
45. snowmaking
Pronunciation: SNOWMAKING · 中文： 人工造雪 · Meaning: producing snow mechanically when conditions allow.
Example: Snowmaking helped maintain coverage on heavily used sections.
中文例句： 人工造雪帮助维持高使用率路段的雪量。
46. grooming machine
Pronunciation: GROO-ming MACHINE · 中文： 压雪车 · Meaning: a vehicle used to shape and smooth ski slopes.
Example: We watched a grooming machine prepare the slope after closing.
中文例句： 关闭雪道后，我们看到压雪车在整理雪面。
47. groomed trail
Pronunciation: GROOMED TRAIL · 中文： 整理过的雪道 · Meaning: a snow route mechanically prepared for smoother travel.
Example: The groomed trail had clear parallel tracks in the morning.
中文例句： 清晨，整理过的雪道上可以看到清晰平整的痕迹。
48. snow depth
Pronunciation: SNOW DEPTH · 中文： 积雪深度 · Meaning: the measured thickness of snow on the ground.
Example: The resort report listed snow depth together with open runs.
中文例句： 雪场报告把积雪深度与开放雪道一起列出。
49. wind chill
Pronunciation: WIND CHILL · 中文： 风寒效应 · Meaning: the colder feeling produced by wind on exposed skin.
Example: The wind chill made the ridge feel much colder than the thermometer suggested.
中文例句： 风寒效应让山脊上的体感温度比温度计显示得更低。
50. whiteout
Pronunciation: WHITEOUT · 中文： 白茫天气 · Meaning: conditions in which snow, cloud and light make visibility extremely poor.
Example: A whiteout can erase the visual contrast between the ground and sky.
中文例句： 白茫天气会让地面与天空之间的视觉界线几乎消失。
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6. Safety, boundaries and rescue | Words 51–60
51. frostbite
Pronunciation: FROSTBITE · 中文： 冻伤 · Meaning: injury caused when skin and tissue freeze in severe cold.
Example: The safety notice explained early signs of frostbite and when to seek help.
中文例句： 安全提示说明了冻伤的早期迹象以及何时应求助。
52. hypothermia
Pronunciation: hy-poh-THER-mee-uh · 中文： 失温 · Meaning: a dangerous drop in the body’s core temperature.
Example: We learned that hypothermia can develop when someone stays cold and wet for too long.
中文例句： 我们了解到，人长时间又冷又湿时可能出现失温。
53. avalanche
Pronunciation: AV-uh-lahnch · 中文： 雪崩 · Meaning: a large mass of snow moving rapidly down a slope.
Example: The guide explained why avalanche warnings matter outside controlled ski areas.
中文例句： 向导解释了为什么在受控雪场之外必须重视雪崩警报。
54. slope boundary
Pronunciation: SLOPE BOUNDARY · 中文： 雪道边界 · Meaning: the marked limit of a managed ski area.
Example: We stayed inside the slope boundary even though untouched snow lay beyond it.
中文例句： 虽然边界外有未滑过的雪，我们仍留在雪道边界以内。
55. marked trail
Pronunciation: MARKED TRAIL · 中文： 有标识路线 · Meaning: a route identified by official signs or markers.
Example: The marked trail returned us safely to the main lift.
中文例句： 有标识路线把我们安全带回了主缆车。
56. closed run
Pronunciation: CLOSED RUN · 中文： 关闭雪道 · Meaning: a ski route temporarily unavailable to users.
Example: A rope and sign clearly indicated the closed run.
中文例句： 绳索和标牌清楚地标出了关闭雪道。
57. safety barrier
Pronunciation: SAFETY BARRIER · 中文： 安全护栏 · Meaning: a barrier used to keep people away from hazards.
Example: The safety barrier separated the viewing area from the landing zone.
中文例句： 安全护栏把观众区与落地区分隔开。
58. first aid room
Pronunciation: FIRST AID ROOM · 中文： 急救室 · Meaning: a place where basic medical assistance is provided.
Example: We noted the first aid room location before heading uphill.
中文例句： 上山前，我们先记下了急救室的位置。
59. mountain rescue
Pronunciation: MOUNTAIN RESCUE · 中文： 山地救援 · Meaning: organised assistance for people in difficulty in mountain terrain.
Example: The resort map listed the number to call for mountain rescue.
中文例句： 雪场地图列出了山地救援联系电话。
60. patrol base
Pronunciation: puh-TROHL BASE · 中文： 巡逻队基地 · Meaning: the operating point used by slope patrol staff.
Example: The patrol base was marked near the lower station on the map.
中文例句： 地图上把巡逻队基地标在下站附近。
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7. Ski jumping and biathlon | Words 61–70
61. ski jump
Pronunciation: SKI JUMP · 中文： 跳台滑雪设施 · Meaning: a structure and course used for ski jumping.
Example: The ski jump showed how different winter sports need very different venues.
中文例句： 跳台滑雪设施让我们看到不同冬季项目需要完全不同的场地。
62. take-off ramp
Pronunciation: TAKE-OFF RAMP · 中文： 起跳坡 · Meaning: the final steep section from which a ski jumper leaves the ground.
Example: From the spectator area, we could clearly see the take-off ramp.
中文例句： 从观众区，我们可以清楚看到起跳坡。
63. landing hill
Pronunciation: LANDING HILL · 中文： 落地区坡面 · Meaning: the sloping area where a ski jumper lands.
Example: The landing hill extended far below the take-off point.
中文例句： 落地区坡面从起跳点下方延伸很远。
64. inrun
Pronunciation: INRUN · 中文： 助滑道 · Meaning: the descending track a ski jumper uses to gain speed before take-off.
Example: The inrun allows a jumper to build controlled speed before leaving the ramp.
中文例句： 助滑道让跳台滑雪运动员在起跳前获得可控速度。
65. outrun
Pronunciation: OUTRUN · 中文： 滑停区 · Meaning: the flatter area where a ski jumper slows after landing.
Example: After landing, the athlete continued into the outrun to reduce speed.
中文例句： 着陆后，运动员继续滑入滑停区来降低速度。
66. biathlon
Pronunciation: by-ATH-lon · 中文： 冬季两项 · Meaning: a winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
Example: Biathlon combines endurance on snow with controlled shooting at the range.
中文例句： 冬季两项把雪上耐力运动与射击场上的稳定射击结合起来。
67. rifle range
Pronunciation: RIFLE RANGE · 中文： 步枪射击区 · Meaning: the designated shooting area used in biathlon.
Example: The rifle range was separated from spectator routes by controlled access.
中文例句： 步枪射击区与观众路线之间设有管制区域。
68. shooting position
Pronunciation: SHOOTING POSITION · 中文： 射击姿势 · Meaning: the body position used when aiming and firing in biathlon.
Example: The display compared the standing and prone shooting positions.
中文例句： 展板比较了站姿和卧姿两种射击姿势。
69. penalty loop
Pronunciation: PENALTY LOOP · 中文： 罚圈 · Meaning: an extra skiing loop completed after certain missed biathlon targets.
Example: A missed target can send a biathlete around the penalty loop.
中文例句： 射失目标可能会让冬季两项运动员进入罚圈。
70. cross-country skiing
Pronunciation: CROSS-COUNTRY SKEE-ing · 中文： 越野滑雪 · Meaning: skiing across snow-covered terrain using narrow skis.
Example: Cross-country skiing uses different movement patterns from downhill skiing.
中文例句： 越野滑雪的动作方式与高山滑雪不同。
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8. Cross-country skiing and competition | Words 71–80
71. ski track
Pronunciation: SKI TRACK · 中文： 滑雪轨道 · Meaning: a prepared line or route for skiing, especially cross-country.
Example: The ski track curved gently through the open winter landscape.
中文例句： 滑雪轨道缓缓穿过开阔的冬季景观。
72. classical technique
Pronunciation: KLAS-ih-kuhl tek-NEEK · 中文： 传统式技术 · Meaning: a cross-country skiing style using mostly parallel tracks.
Example: The classical technique followed the prepared grooves in the snow.
中文例句： 传统式技术沿着雪面预制的平行轨道前进。
73. skating technique
Pronunciation: SKATING tek-NEEK · 中文： 自由式滑行技术 · Meaning: a cross-country style using outward skating motions.
Example: The skating technique needs a wider prepared lane than the classical style.
中文例句： 自由式滑行技术比传统式需要更宽的整理雪道。
74. ski wax
Pronunciation: SKI WAX · 中文： 滑雪蜡 · Meaning: wax applied to skis to improve grip or glide.
Example: The technician chose ski wax for the day’s snow temperature.
中文例句： 技术人员根据当天雪温选择了滑雪蜡。
75. waxing bench
Pronunciation: WAXING BENCH · 中文： 打蜡工作台 · Meaning: a stable bench used while preparing skis with wax.
Example: The waxing bench held the skis firmly during preparation.
中文例句： 打蜡工作台在保养过程中牢牢固定住滑雪板。
76. Olympic venue
Pronunciation: oh-LIM-pik VENUE · 中文： 奥运场馆 · Meaning: a site used to host Olympic competition or ceremonies.
Example: Pyeongchang’s Olympic venue legacy gives winter-sport vocabulary a real setting.
中文例句： 平昌的奥运场馆遗产为冬季运动词汇提供了真实背景。
77. medal ceremony
Pronunciation: MEDAL CEREMONY · 中文： 颁奖仪式 · Meaning: a formal presentation of medals after competition.
Example: The photograph captured athletes smiling during the medal ceremony.
中文例句： 照片记录了运动员在颁奖仪式上微笑的时刻。
78. spectator stand
Pronunciation: SPECTATOR STAND · 中文： 观众看台 · Meaning: tiered seating for people watching an event.
Example: We chose a spectator stand with a clear view of the finish area.
中文例句： 我们选择了能清楚看到终点区的观众看台。
79. event schedule
Pronunciation: EVENT SCHEDULE · 中文： 赛事日程 · Meaning: a timetable listing competition times and activities.
Example: The event schedule helped us plan transport between venues.
中文例句： 赛事日程帮助我们安排不同场馆之间的交通。
80. qualification round
Pronunciation: kwol-ih-fih-KAY-shuhn ROUND · 中文： 资格赛 · Meaning: an earlier stage used to decide who advances.
Example: The qualification round determined which athletes reached the final.
中文例句： 资格赛决定哪些运动员可以进入决赛。
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81. final round
Pronunciation: FINAL ROUND · 中文： 决赛轮次 · Meaning: the last competition stage that decides final positions.
Example: The crowd became louder as the final round began.
中文例句： 决赛轮次开始时，现场观众更加兴奋。
82. timing gate
Pronunciation: TIMING GATE · 中文： 计时门 · Meaning: a sensor point used to record an athlete’s passing time.
Example: The timing gate recorded each racer as they crossed the marked line.
中文例句： 计时门在每位选手通过标线时记录时间。
83. course marshal
Pronunciation: COURSE MAR-shuhl · 中文： 赛道工作人员 · Meaning: an official who helps manage safety and movement along a course.
Example: A course marshal directed spectators away from the competition lane.
中文例句： 赛道工作人员引导观众远离比赛通道。
84. race bib
Pronunciation: RACE BIB · 中文： 比赛号码布 · Meaning: a numbered identifier worn by a competitor.
Example: The race bib made it easy to identify each athlete from a distance.
中文例句： 比赛号码布让我们从远处也能辨认每位运动员。
85. finish area
Pronunciation: FINISH AREA · 中文： 终点区 · Meaning: the controlled space immediately after the finish line.
Example: Volunteers guided athletes through the finish area after the race.
中文例句： 比赛结束后，志愿者引导运动员通过终点区。
86. mountain ridge
Pronunciation: MOUNTAIN RIDGE · 中文： 山脊 · Meaning: a long narrow crest along a mountain.
Example: Cloud moved quickly across the mountain ridge in the afternoon.
中文例句： 下午，云层迅速掠过山脊。
87. alpine meadow
Pronunciation: AL-pyn MEADOW · 中文： 高山草甸 · Meaning: open grassy land in a high mountain environment.
Example: In warmer months, the alpine meadow replaces winter white with green.
中文例句： 较暖季节里，高山草甸会用绿色取代冬日的白色。
88. highland plateau
Pronunciation: HIGHLAND PLATEAU · 中文： 高原台地 · Meaning: a broad elevated area of relatively level land.
Example: The highland plateau can feel exposed when strong wind arrives.
中文例句： 强风来临时，高原台地会显得格外空旷。
89. winter resort
Pronunciation: WINTER RESORT · 中文： 冬季度假区 · Meaning: a destination offering accommodation and winter recreation.
Example: The winter resort connected lodging, lifts and activity areas.
中文例句： 冬季度假区把住宿、缆车和活动区域连接在一起。
90. après-ski
Pronunciation: ah-pray-SKEE · 中文： 滑雪后休闲活动 · Meaning: social or relaxing activities enjoyed after skiing.
Example: We chose hot drinks and a quiet meal for our après-ski evening.
中文例句： 滑雪后的晚上，我们用热饮和安静的一餐来放松。
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91. equipment locker
Pronunciation: EQUIPMENT LOCKER · 中文： 装备储物柜 · Meaning: a secure compartment for storing sports equipment.
Example: The equipment locker kept our helmets and gloves together overnight.
中文例句： 装备储物柜让我们的头盔和手套整晚放在一起。
92. drying room
Pronunciation: DRYING ROOM · 中文： 烘干室 · Meaning: a warm ventilated room for drying wet outdoor gear.
Example: We hung damp gloves in the drying room before dinner.
中文例句： 晚餐前，我们把潮湿的手套挂进烘干室。
93. slope map
Pronunciation: SLOPE MAP · 中文： 雪道地图 · Meaning: a map showing ski runs, lifts and key facilities.
Example: I photographed the slope map in case the paper copy got wet.
中文例句： 我拍下了雪道地图，以防纸质地图被弄湿。
94. visibility check
Pronunciation: viz-uh-BIL-ih-tee CHECK · 中文： 能见度检查 · Meaning: a quick assessment of how clearly the route and surroundings can be seen.
Example: We did a visibility check before leaving the sheltered base area.
中文例句： 离开有遮挡的山脚区域前，我们先做了能见度检查。
95. thaw
Pronunciation: THAW · 中文： 融雪期 · Meaning: a period when frozen snow or ice begins to melt.
Example: The afternoon thaw changed the texture of the lower slope.
中文例句： 下午的融雪使较低雪坡的雪面质地发生变化。
96. refreeze
Pronunciation: ree-FREEZ · 中文： 重新结冰 · Meaning: freezing again after earlier melting.
Example: Overnight refreeze can make a previously soft surface much firmer.
中文例句： 夜间重新结冰会让原本松软的雪面变得更硬。
97. season opening
Pronunciation: SEASON OPENING · 中文： 雪季开放 · Meaning: the beginning of a resort’s operating season.
Example: We checked the season opening date before booking a winter trip.
中文例句： 预订冬季行程前，我们先确认了雪季开放日期。
98. season closure
Pronunciation: SEASON CLOSURE · 中文： 雪季结束 · Meaning: the end of scheduled seasonal operations.
Example: Warm weather can affect the exact timing of season closure.
中文例句： 温暖天气可能影响雪季结束的确切时间。
99. ski rack
Pronunciation: SKI RACK · 中文： 滑雪板架 · Meaning: a stand designed to hold skis upright or securely.
Example: We left the skis in the ski rack before entering the café.
中文例句： 进咖啡馆前，我们把滑雪板放在滑雪板架上。
100. boot dryer
Pronunciation: BOOT DRYER · 中文： 雪靴烘干器 · Meaning: a device that circulates warm air through wet boots.
Example: The boot dryer made the next morning much more comfortable.
中文例句： 雪靴烘干器让第二天早上的穿着舒适多了。
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Why Pyeongchang makes these words useful / 城市背景
Pyeongchang’s winter-sport identity is unusually easy to read in the landscape. The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games placed alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ski jumping, biathlon and other winter disciplines in and around the region. Today, the Olympic legacy still gives learners a reason to connect technical sporting vocabulary with real venues rather than memorising isolated terms.
The Daegwallyeong area adds a second layer. High-elevation ranches, broad grassland, wind and rapidly changing conditions make words such as highland plateau, wind chill, visibility check and alpine meadow useful beyond the ski slope. In warmer seasons, the same terrain teaches a different vocabulary of pasture, walking and landscape.
Places to explore and questions to ask / 参观与实用问题
For a winter-sport day, begin with the resort’s current slope map and operating notice. Ask which runs are open, how trail ratings are defined locally, whether lessons require advance booking, and what equipment is included with ski rental. Weather and lift operations can change, so check the official source again on the day of travel.
At an Olympic-legacy venue, separate the competition vocabulary from the visitor experience. A ski jump has an inrun, take-off ramp, landing hill and outrun; a visitor may be able to view the structure without ever entering an athlete-only area. Use the vocabulary to understand what you are seeing rather than assuming public access.
For a Daegwallyeong ranch or highland walk, bring the landscape words with you. Notice the ridge, plateau, wind, visibility and seasonal surface. Even outside winter, Pyeongchang is a useful place to learn how elevation changes weather and how tourism adapts to different seasons.
A short conversation / 简短对话
Visitor: Which run is suitable for a beginner today? / 游客：今天哪条雪道适合初学者？
Staff member: Please check the trail rating and current slope map. Conditions can change during the day. / 工作人员：请查看雪道难度等级和当天的雪道地图。天气和雪况可能会在一天内变化。
Visitor: Where is the ski school meeting point? / 游客：滑雪学校的集合点在哪里？
Staff member: It is beside the lower lift station. Arrive early so the instructor can check your equipment. / 工作人员：在下站旁边。请提前到达，让教练检查装备。
Turn the visit into a paragraph / 把旅行写成一段话
Model paragraph — an imagined visit: In Pyeongchang, I began by reading the slope map instead of rushing onto the snow. The trail rating helped me choose a beginner slope, and the instructor showed me how a snowplough could control speed. Later, I looked across the mountain ridge from the lift and understood why wind chill and visibility matter so much in winter. The vocabulary stopped feeling abstract because every word belonged to something I could see.
中文参考： 在平昌，我没有急着上雪道，而是先阅读雪道地图。雪道难度等级帮助我选择初学者坡道，教练也示范了如何用犁式制动控制速度。后来，我从缆车上望向山脊，终于明白为什么风寒效应和能见度在冬季如此重要。这些词不再抽象，因为每一个词都对应着我真正看见的事物。
Extend the paragraph in the South Korea writing workbook.
Learn, compare and use the words / 学习与练习
Compare carefully: A ski slope is the physical slope; a ski run is a route down it; piste is another common term for a marked ski trail. A lift pass gives access to lifts, while ski rental refers to borrowed equipment. Small distinctions make travel English more precise.
Build a useful sentence: Start with “The run is open.” Add evidence: “The slope map shows that the run is open.” Add a decision: “The slope map shows that the beginner run is open, so we will start there.” This is the same precision-building habit used in The Fencing Method for Vocabulary.
Recall tomorrow: Hide the English side and use the Chinese meanings to recall ten terms. Then reverse the direction. Finally, write one fresh sentence about equipment, one about weather and one about a route. The goal is usable language, not merely recognition.
For shared courtesy language, use the Korean phrase kit in the Busan guide. For systematic Korean learning, continue to How to Master Korean Correctly.
Questions before you go / 出发前的小问题
Are these Korean vocabulary words?
No. They are English travel and winter-sport terms with simplified Chinese support. The Korean destination name helps you identify the place, but this is not a Korean-language list.
Should a beginner try every term or technique here?
No. Vocabulary lets you understand signs, lessons and explanations. Physical techniques should be learned within your ability level and under appropriate instruction.
Will the same slopes and lifts always be open?
No. Winter operations depend on season, snow, weather, maintenance and the venue’s current plan. Check the resort’s official information before travelling and again on the day.
Continue learning with eduKate / 继续学习
South Korea travel vocabulary gives the wider country route. Continue through the Vocabulary Lists Control Tower and the Vocabulary Articles and Knowledge Hub.
More Korea city guides: Chuncheon / 春川 · Gangneung / 江陵 · Sokcho / 束草 · Ulsan / 蔚山.
Official visitor and historical information
PyeongChang 2018 Memorial: Olympic information
VISITKOREA: Alpensia Ski Resort
VISITKOREA: Daegwallyeong Yangtte Ranch
Use official sources for current operating details. Definitions, Chinese translations and examples in this guide are written for learning. Enjoy Pyeongchang, keep your route within your ability, and let the mountain teach you one clear word at a time.