base jumper
noun [ C ] uk/ˈbeɪs ˌdʒʌm.pər/ us/ˈbeɪs ˌdʒʌm.pɚ/
定点跳伞运动员
a person who jumps from a high building, bridge, etc. with a parachute, as a hobby or sport
This documentary is about a group of veteran base jumpers. 这部纪录片是关于一群资深定点跳伞运动员的故事。
Unlike sky divers, base jumpers don't have a reserve parachute. 与高空跳伞运动员不同，顶点跳伞运动员没有备用降落伞。
See: base jumping
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- For base jumpers, the 3,400-foot drop from the peak of El Capitan is irresistible.
- There have been cases where base jumpers get caught on rocks and had to be rescued.
- The cave is popular with bird watchers, hikers, climbers, spelunkers, and base jumpers.