1890, New Englandish word for "swimming pool," from Latin natator "swimmer" (from nare "to swim") + -ium, neuter suffix. Latin nare is from PIE root *sna- "to swim" (cognates: Sanskrit snati "bathes;" Avestan snayeite "washes, cleans;" Armenian nay "wet, liquid," Greek notios "wet, damp," nekhein "to swim;" Middle Irish snaim "I swim," snam "a swimming"). Middle English had natatorie "a pool, bath," early 14c., from Latin.
实用例句
1. The facility included a natatorium swimming and stadium for soccer.
场馆设施包括一座游泳馆和一座足球场.来自互联网
2. Shanghai Pudong Natatorium ( Aquatics )
上海浦东游泳馆 ( 游泳 )来自互联网
3. The main Olympics Stadiums include Guangcai Gymnasium, Muxiyuan Natatorium, and Muxiyuan Training Hall.
