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词汇 pugilism
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Definition of pugilism in English:

pugilism

noun ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪz(ə)mˈpjudʒəˌlɪzəm
mass noundated, humorous
  • The profession or hobby of boxing.

    I do not go to displays of pugilism
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The pair will undergo intensive training for a month in secret gyms in the South East under the wings of some of British boxing's finest trainers - before coming together for three rounds of power-packed pugilism.
    • He once played a competitive basketball match the day of a fight, and in conversations with reporters he much prefers to discuss his collection of fighting chickens than anything remotely concerned with pugilism of the human variety.
    • It was clear the spirit of pugilism had left New Orleans.
    • Across the Channel English boxing, or pugilism, had of course already been in existence for well over two centuries.
    • The city would ultimately become the first in the country to attempt to truly legitimize pugilism by sanctioning it in 1890.
    Synonyms
    boxing, prizefighting, bare-knuckle boxing/fighting, fisticuffs, sparring
    the ring
    archaic the noble art/science (of self-defence)

Definition of pugilism in US English:

pugilism

nounˈpjudʒəˌlɪzəmˈpyo͞ojəˌlizəm
dated, humorous
  • The profession or hobby of boxing.

    I do not go to displays of pugilism
    Example sentencesExamples
    • It was clear the spirit of pugilism had left New Orleans.
    • Across the Channel English boxing, or pugilism, had of course already been in existence for well over two centuries.
    • The pair will undergo intensive training for a month in secret gyms in the South East under the wings of some of British boxing's finest trainers - before coming together for three rounds of power-packed pugilism.
    • He once played a competitive basketball match the day of a fight, and in conversations with reporters he much prefers to discuss his collection of fighting chickens than anything remotely concerned with pugilism of the human variety.
    • The city would ultimately become the first in the country to attempt to truly legitimize pugilism by sanctioning it in 1890.
    Synonyms
    boxing, prizefighting, bare-knuckle boxing, bare-knuckle fighting, fisticuffs, sparring
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