the Olympics
noun [ plural ] uk/əˈlɪm.pɪks/ us/oʊˈlɪm.pɪks/ (also the Olympic Games, /əˌlɪm.pɪk ˈɡeɪmz/ /oʊˌlɪm.pɪk ˈɡeɪmz/)
奥林匹克运动会，奥运会
a set of international sports competitions that happen once every four years
The Olympic Games are held in a different country on each occasion. 每届奥运会都由不同的国家主办。
the Summer/Winter Olympics 夏季／冬季奥运会
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- The modern Olympics began in 1896.
- The Olympics are held every four years.
- Five countries are competing to host the next Olympics.
- The Olympics originated in ancient Greece.
- Moscow hosted the Olympics in 1980.