CIU Lesson 25 Sport

Do gymnastics /duː dʒɪmˈنæs.tɪks/
Noun: Gymnastics /dʒɪmˈنæs.tɪks/ / Gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/
Verb: Do /duː/ (PT: Did /dɪd/, PP: Done /dʌn/)
Adjective: Gymnastic /dʒɪmˈنæs.tɪk/

Example: She spends hours every day in the gym to do gymnastics.

Meaning: Perform physical exercises requiring balance, strength, and flexibility.
Перевод: Заниматься гимнастикой.

Do judo /duː ˈdʒuː.doʊ/
Noun: Judo /ˈdʒuː.doʊ/ / Judoka /dʒuːˈdoʊ.kə/
Verb: Do /duː/ (PT: Did /dɪd/, PP: Done /dʌn/)

Example: He goes to the local club three times a week to do judo.

Meaning: Practice a Japanese martial art focused on throwing and grappling.
Перевод: Заниматься дзюдо.

Do weightlifting /duː ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɪŋ/
Noun: Weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɪŋ/ / Weightlifter /ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɚ/
Verb: Lift /lɪft/, Do /duː/
Adjective: Weightlifting /ˈweɪtˌlɪf.tɪŋ/

Example: Heavy compound movements are essential when you do weightlifting.

Meaning: Lift heavy weights as a sport or form of physical training.
Перевод: Заниматься тяжелой атлетикой.

Do aerobics /duː eəˈroʊ.bɪks/
Noun: Aerobics /eəˈroʊ.bɪks/
Verb: Do /duː/
Adjective: Aerobic /eəˈroʊ.bɪk/
Adverb: Aerobically /eəˈroʊ.bɪ.kəl.i/

Example: Many fitness enthusiasts like to do aerobics to improve cardiovascular endurance.

Meaning: Perform vigorous rhythmic exercises to music.
Перевод: Заниматься аэробикой.

Do yoga /duː ˈjoʊ.ɡə/
Noun: Yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ / Yogi /ˈjoʊ.ɡi/
Verb: Do /duː/
Adjective: Yogic /ˈjoʊ.ɡɪk/

Example: She sets aside ten minutes before sleep to do yoga and stretch.

Meaning: Practice Hindu spiritual and physical disciplines involving posture and breathing.
Перевод: Заниматься йогой.

Do wrestling /duː ˈres.lɪŋ/
Noun: Wrestling /ˈres.lɪŋ/ / Wrestler /ˈres.lɚ/
Verb: Wrestle /ˈres.əl/, Do /duː/

Example: Athletes train intensely to build explosive power before they do wrestling.

Meaning: Engage in hand-to-hand combat trying to throw or pin an opponent.
Перевод: Заниматься борьбой.

Do circuit training /duː ˈsɝː.kɪt ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/
Noun: Circuit /ˈsɝː.kɪt/ / Training /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/
Verb: Train /treɪn/, Do /duː/
Adjective: Circuit /ˈsɝː.kɪt/

Example: Coaches often use high-intensity intervals when athletes do circuit training.

Meaning: Perform a sequence of diverse strength and cardio exercises with minimal rest.
Перевод: Заниматься круговой тренировкой.

Do archery /duː ˈɑːr.tʃɚ.i/
Noun: Archery /ˈɑːr.tʃɚ.i/ / Archer /ˈɑːr.tʃɚ/
Verb: Do /duː/
Adjective: Archery /ˈɑːr.tʃɚ.i/

Example: Competitors must maintain extreme focus and steady hands when they do archery.

Meaning: Shoot with a bow and arrow as a sport.
Перевод: Заниматься стрельбой из лука.

Do athletics /duː æθˈlet̬.ɪks/
Noun: Athletics /æθˈlet̬.ɪks/ / Athlete /ˈæθ.liːt/
Verb: Do /duː/
Adjective: Athletic /æθˈlet̬.ɪk/
Adverb: Athletically /æθˈlet̬.ɪ.kəl.i/

Example: Track and field stars train year-round to do athletics at a professional level.

Meaning: Participate in competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking events.
Перевод: Заниматься легкой атлетикой.

Play games /pleɪ ɡeɪmz/
Noun: Game /ɡeɪm/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/
Adjective: Playful /ˈpleɪ.fəl/

Example: Children gather in the yard every afternoon to play games.

Meaning: Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation.
Перевод: Играть в игры.

Play badminton /pleɪ ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/
Noun: Badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: They booked the indoor court to play badminton after work.

Meaning: Play a racket sport using a shuttlecock across a net.
Перевод: Играть в бадминтон.

Play billiards /pleɪ ˈbɪl.jɚdz/
Noun: Billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ / Billiard /ˈbɪl.jɚd/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Friends gathered at the lounge table to play billiards.

Meaning: Play any of various games played on a cloth-covered table with cue balls.
Перевод: Играть на бильярде.

Play hockey /pleɪ ˈhɑː.ki/
Noun: Hockey /ˈhɑː.ki/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Winter temperatures allow local teams to play hockey on frozen ponds.

Meaning: Play a team game played on ice or grass using curved sticks.
Перевод: Играть в хоккей.

Play bowls /pleɪ boʊlz/
Noun: Bowl /boʊl/ / Bowls /boʊlz/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Retirees often meet on sunny afternoons to play bowls on the lawn.

Meaning: Play a target game rolling heavy balls toward a smaller jack ball.
Перевод: Играть в боулз (игра в шары).

Play rugby /pleɪ ˈrʌɡ.bi/
Noun: Rugby /ˈrʌɡ.bi/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Physical toughness and teamwork are vital when you play rugby.

Meaning: Play a rough team game with an oval ball.
Перевод: Играть в регби.

Play golf /pleɪ ɡɑːlf/
Noun: Golf /ɡɑːlf/ / Golfer /ˈɡɑːl.fɚ/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Business executives often meet on the weekend to play golf.

Meaning: Play a game hitting a small ball into holes across a course using clubs.
Перевод: Играть в гольф.

Play (table) tennis /pleɪ ˈteɪ.bəl ˈten.ɪs/
Noun: Tennis /ˈten.ɪs/ / Table tennis /ˈteɪ.bəl ˈten.ɪs/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Fast reflexes are crucial if you want to play table tennis competitively.

Meaning: Play a racket sport hitting a lightweight ball across a table net.
Перевод: Играть в (настольный) теннис.

Play cricket /pleɪ ˈkrɪk.ɪt/
Noun: Cricket /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/ / Cricketer /ˈkrɪk.ɪ.tɚ/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Commonwealth nations share a deep passion to play cricket.

Meaning: Play a bat-and-ball game played between two teams on a oval field.
Перевод: Играть в крикет.

Play baseball /pleɪ ˈbeɪs.bɑːl/
Noun: Baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɑːl/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Summer evenings are a popular time for youngsters to play baseball.

Meaning: Play a team sport hitting a pitched ball with a bat and running bases.
Перевод: Играть в бейсбол.

Play chess /pleɪ tʃes/
Noun: Chess /tʃes/ / Chessboard /ˈtʃes.bɔːrd/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/
Adjective: Chess /tʃes/

Example: Strategic thinking and tactical planning help players win when they play chess.

Meaning: Play a board game of strategic skill for two players.
Перевод: Играть в шахматы.

Play darts /pleɪ dɑːrts/
Noun: Dart /dɑːrt/ / Darts /dɑːrts/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Pub patrons often enjoy friendly competition to play darts.

Meaning: Throw small pointed missiles at a circular target board.
Перевод: Играть в дартс.

Play cards /pleɪ kɑːrdz/
Noun: Card /kɑːrd/ / Cards /kɑːrdz/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Family members sat around the kitchen table to play cards.

Meaning: Play games using a deck of printed rectangular paper pieces.
Перевод: Играть в карты.

Play dominoes /pleɪ ˈdɑː.mɪ.noʊz/
Noun: Domino /ˈdɑː.mɪ.noʊ/ / Dominoes /ˈdɑː.mɪ.noʊz/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Elderly neighbors spent their afternoons sitting in the park to play dominoes.

Meaning: Play a game using small rectangular marked blocks.
Перевод: Играть в домино.

Go fishing /ɡoʊ ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
Noun: Fishing /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/ / Fisherman /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ.mən/
Verb: Fish /fɪʃ/, Go /ɡoʊ/ (PT: Went /went/, PP: Gone /ɡɔːn/)
Adjective: Fishing /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

Example: Early morning is the best time to pack gear and go fishing at the lake.

Meaning: Catch fish as a sport or hobby.
Перевод: Ходить на рыбалку.

Go skiing /ɡoʊ ˈskiː.ɪŋ/
Noun: Skiing /ˈskiː.ɪŋ/ / Skier /ˈskiː.ɚ/ / Ski /skiː/
Verb: Ski /skiː/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Skiing /ˈskiː.ɪŋ/

Example: Winter resorts attract thousands of tourists eager to go skiing.

Meaning: Glide over snow using skis attached to boots.
Перевод: Кататься на лыжах.

Go bowling /ɡoʊ ˈboʊ.lɪŋ/
Noun: Bowling /ˈboʊ.lɪŋ/ / Bowler /ˈboʊ.lɚ/ / Bowl /boʊl/
Verb: Bowl /boʊl/, Go /ɡoʊ/

Example: Friends organized a weekend outing to go bowling downtown.

Meaning: Roll a heavy ball down a wooden alley to knock down pins.
Перевод: Играть в боулинг.

Go cycling /ɡoʊ ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/
Noun: Cycling /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/ / Cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ / Cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/
Verb: Cycle /ˈsaɪ.kəl/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Cycling /ˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/

Example: Spring weather provides ideal conditions to go cycling through the countryside.

Meaning: Ride a bicycle for sport, exercise, or transportation.
Перевод: Заниматься велоспортом, кататься на велосипеде.

Go skateboarding /ɡoʊ ˈskeɪtˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/
Noun: Skateboarding /ˈskeɪtˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/ / Skateboarder /ˈskeɪtˌbɔːr.dɚ/ / Skateboard /ˈskeɪt.bɔːrd/
Verb: Skateboard /ˈskeɪt.bɔːrd/, Go /ɡoʊ/

Example: Teenagers hang out at the local concrete park to go skateboarding.

Meaning: Ride and perform tricks on a short board with wheels.
Перевод: Кататься на скейтборде.

Go surfing /ɡoʊ ˈsɝː.fɪŋ/
Noun: Surfing /ˈsɝː.fɪŋ/ / Surfer /ˈsɝː.fɚ/ / Surf /sɝːf/
Verb: Surf /sɝːf/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Surfing /ˈsɝː.fɪŋ/

Example: Coastal winds and high waves create great days to go surfing.

Meaning: Ride on the crest of a wave standing or lying on a surfboard.
Перевод: Заниматься серфингом.

Go snowboarding /ɡoʊ ˈstoʊnˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/
Noun: Snowboarding /ˈstoʊnˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/ / Snowboarder /ˈstoʊnˌbɔːr.dɚ/ / Snowboard /ˈstoʊn.bɔːrd/
Verb: Snowboard /ˈstoʊn.bɔːrd/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Snowboarding /ˈstoʊnˌbɔːr.dɪŋ/

Example: Mountain slopes fill with adventurous youths ready to go snowboarding.

Meaning: Glide down snow-covered slopes on a single broad board.
Перевод: Кататься на сноуборде.

Go hang-gliding /ɡoʊ ˈhæŋˌɡlaɪ.dɪŋ/
Noun: Hang-gliding /ˈhæŋˌɡlaɪ.dɪŋ/ / Hang-glider /ˈhæŋˌɡlaɪ.dɚ/
Verb: Go /ɡoʊ/

Example: Extreme sports fans love to go hang-gliding off mountain cliffs.

Meaning: Fly through the air suspended from a large lightweight fabric wing.
Перевод: Заниматься дельтапланеризмом.

Go climbing /ɡoʊ ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/
Noun: Climbing /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/ / Climber /ˈklaɪ.mɚ/
Verb: Climb /klaɪm/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Climbing /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ/

Example: Rock enthusiasts pack ropes and harnesses before they go climbing.

Meaning: Ascend steep rock faces or mountains using hands and feet.
Перевод: Заниматься скалолазанием, альпинизмом.

Go hill walking /ɡoʊ hɪl ˈwɔː.kɪŋ/
Noun: Hill /hɪl/ / Walking /ˈwɔː.kɪŋ/ / Walker /ˈwɔː.kɚ/
Verb: Walk /wɔːk/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Walking /ˈwɔː.kɪŋ/

Example: Crisp autumn weekends invite hikers to go hill walking in the highlands.

Meaning: Hike recreationally across hilly upland terrain.
Перевод: Заниматься ходьбой по холмам, хайкингом.

Go sailing /ɡoʊ ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/
Noun: Sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ / Sailor /ˈseɪ.lɚ/ / Sail /seɪl/
Verb: Sail /seɪl/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

Example: Clear skies and steady breezes offer perfect weather to go sailing.

Meaning: Travel in a boat propelled by wind in its sails.
Перевод: Заниматься парусным спортом.

Go jogging /ɡoʊ ˈdʒɑː.ɡɪŋ/
Noun: Jogging /ˈdʒɑː.ɡɪŋ/ / Jogger /ˈdʒɑː.ɡɚ/
Verb: Jog /dʒɑːɡ/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Jogging /ˈdʒɑː.ɡɪŋ/

Example: Many residents wake up early to go jogging around the park trail.

Meaning: Run at a steady, gentle pace for exercise.
Перевод: Бегать трусцой, заниматься джоггингом.

Go swimming /ɡoʊ ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/
Noun: Swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/ / Swimmer /ˈswɪm.ɚ/
Verb: Swim /swɪm/, Go /ɡoʊ/
Adjective: Swimming /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ/

Example: Hot summer afternoons make it tempting to go swimming in the pool.

Meaning: Propel the body through water by using limbs.
Перевод: Плавать, ходить на плавание.

Go to aerobics / judo / yoga / karate /ɡoʊ tuː eəˈroʊ.bɪks / ˈdʒuː.doʊ / ˈjoʊ.ɡə / kəˈrɑː.ti/
Noun: Aerobics /eəˈroʊ.bɪks/ / Judo /ˈdʒuː.doʊ/ / Yoga /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/ / Karate /kəˈrɑː.ti/
Verb: Go /ɡoʊ/

Example: She prefers to go to aerobics classes rather than work out alone.

Meaning: Attend scheduled classes for specific fitness disciplines or martial arts.
Перевод: Ходить на аэробику / дзюдо / йогу / каратэ.

Do sport / play sport /duː spɔːrt / pleɪ spɔːrt/
Noun: Sport /spɔːrt/ / Sportsman /ˈspɔːrts.mən/
Verb: Do /duː/, Play /pleɪ/
Adjective: Sporting /ˈspɔːr.tɪŋ/

Example: Schools encourage children to do sport or play sport regularly for health.

Meaning: Participate in physical athletic competition or exercise.
Перевод: Заниматься спортом.

Do exercises /duː ˈek.sɚ.saɪ.zɪz/
Noun: Exercise /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
Verb: Exercise /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/, Do /duː/
Adjective: Exercising /ˈek.sɚ.saɪ.zɪŋ/

Example: Patients recovering from injuries must do exercises prescribed by a physiotherapist.

Meaning: Perform physical movements designed to develop or maintain fitness.
Перевод: Выполнять упражнения.

Play computer games /pleɪ kəmˈpjuː.tɚ ɡeɪmz/
Noun: Computer /kəmˈpjuː.tɚ/ / Game /ɡeɪm/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/

Example: Teenagers often spend weekend hours online to play computer games.

Meaning: Play interactive electronic games on a computer console or PC.
Перевод: Играть в компьютерные игры.

Have a game of cards / play a game of cards /hæv ə ɡeɪm ʌv kɑːrdz / pleɪ ə ɡeɪm ʌv kɑːrdz/
Noun: Game /ɡeɪm/ / Card /kɑːrd/
Verb: Have /hæv/, Play /pleɪ/

Example: The guests gathered in the parlor to have a game of cards after dinner.

Meaning: Engage in a single competitive round of card playing.
Перевод: Сыграть партию в карты.

Do activities /duː ækˈtɪv.ə.t̬iz/
Noun: Activity /ækˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
Verb: Act /ækt/, Do /duː/
Adjective: Active /ˈæk.tɪv/
Adverb: Actively /ˈæk.tɪv.li/

Example: Summer camps offer children various outdoor programs to do activities daily.

Meaning: Perform specific tasks, actions, or engagements.
Перевод: Заниматься деятельностью, выполнять активности.

Practise taking a penalty /ˈpræk.tɪs ˈteɪ.kɪŋ ə ˈpen.əl.ti/
Noun: Practice /ˈpræk.tɪs/ / Penalty /ˈpen.əl.ti/
Verb: Practise /ˈpræk.tɪs/, Take /teɪk/
Adjective: Penal /ˈpiː.nəl/

Example: Strikers stayed late after regular hours to practise taking a penalty.

Meaning: Rehearse scoring a penalty kick under simulated pressure.
Перевод: Тренировать пробитие пенальти.

Win matches /wɪn ˈmætʃ.ɪz/
Noun: Win /wɪn/ / Match /mætʃ/ / Winner /ˈwɪn.ɚ/
Verb: Win /wɪn/ (PT: Won /wʌn/, PP: Won /wʌn/), Match /mætʃ/
Adjective: Winning /ˈwɪn.ɪŋ/

Example: Consistency and teamwork are required if a club wants to win matches.

Meaning: Be victorious in competitive games or sports contests.
Перевод: Выигрывать матчи.

Lose matches /luːz ˈmætʃ.ɪz/
Noun: Loss /lɔːs/ / Match /mætʃ/
Verb: Lose /luːz/ (PT: Lost /lɔːst/, PP: Lost /lɔːst/)
Adjective: Losing /ˈluː.zɪŋ/

Example: Analyzing tactical errors helps teams avoid repeating mistakes that lose matches.

Meaning: Be defeated in sports matches or competitive games.
Перевод: Проигрывать матчи.

Deserves to win /dɪˈzɝːvz tuː wɪn/
Noun: Deserving /dɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/
Verb: Deserve /dɪˈzɝːv/, Win /wɪn/
Adjective: Deserving /dɪˈzɝː.vɪŋ/

Example: Playing with exceptional control proved that the visiting team truly deserves to win.

Meaning: Have a rightful claim to victory based on superior effort or performance.
Перевод: Заслуживает победы.

Narrowly defeated / narrowly beaten /ˈner.oʊ.li dɪˈfiː.t̬ɪd / ˈner.oʊ.li ˈbiː.tən/
Noun: Defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ / Beating /ˈbiː.tɪŋ/
Verb: Defeat /dɪˈfiːt/, Beat /biːt/
Adjective: Defeated /dɪˈfiː.t̬ɪd/, Beaten /ˈbiː.tən/
Adverb: Narrowly /ˈner.oʊ.li/

Example: Despite putting up a fierce fight, the champions were narrowly defeated in extra time.

Meaning: Lost a match or contest by a very small margin.
Перевод: Терпеть поражение с минимальным счетом / с трудом проиграть.

Go in for a competition / enter a competition /ɡoʊ ɪn fɔːr ə ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən / ˈen.tɚ ə ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Noun: Competition /ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ / Competitor /kəmˈpet̬.ɪ.t̬ɚ/
Verb: Go /ɡoʊ/, Enter /ˈen.tɚ/, Compete /kəmˈpiːt/
Adjective: Competitive /kəmˈpet̬.ɪ.tɪv/
Adverb: Competitively /kəmˈpet̬.ɪ.tɪv.li/

Example: Young athletes spend years preparing before they go in for a competition.

Meaning: Register and participate in a formal sporting contest or tournament.
Перевод: Участвовать в соревновании / подать заявку на соревнование.

Train hard /treɪn hɑːrd/
Noun: Training /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ / Trainer /ˈtreɪ.nɚ/
Verb: Train /treɪn/
Adjective: Hard /hɑːrd/
Adverb: Hard /hɑːrd/

Example: Professional fighters must sleep well and eat right if they want to train hard.

Meaning: Exercise with intense effort, discipline, and dedication.
Перевод: Усердно тренироваться.

Attend training sessions / do training sessions /əˈtend ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ ˈseʃ.ənz / duː ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ ˈseʃ.ənz/
Noun: Training /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ/ / Session /ˈseʃ.ən/
Verb: Attend /əˈtend/, Do /duː/, Train /treɪn/
Adjective: Trained /treɪnd/

Example: Players are required to arrive early and attend training sessions every morning.

Meaning: Participate in scheduled athletic preparation periods led by coaches.
Перевод: Посещать тренировки / проводить тренировки.

Put up a fight /pʊt ʌp ə faɪt/
Noun: Fight /faɪt/
Verb: Put /pʊt/ (PT: Put /pʊt/, PP: Put /pʊt/), Fight /faɪt/ (PT: Fought /fɔːt/, PP: Fought /fɔːt/)
Adjective: Fighting /ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/

Example: Even against superior opponents, the underdog managed to put up a strong fight.

Meaning: Offer resistance, struggle bravely, or compete vigorously.
Перевод: Оказывать упорное сопротивление, бороться.

Gain a place / get a place /ɡeɪn ə pleɪs / ɡet ə pleɪs/
Noun: Place /pleɪs/
Verb: Gain /ɡeɪn/, Get /ɡet/ (PT: Got /ɡɑːt/, PP: Got /ɡɑːt/ or Gotten /ˈɡɑːt.ən/)

Example: Only the top four runners in the regional heats will gain a place in the finals.

Meaning: Secure a qualifying position in a roster, tournament, or ranking.
Перевод: Завоевать место / получить место.

Stage of the competition / round of the competition /steɪdʒ ʌv ðə ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən / raʊnd ʌv ðə ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Noun: Stage /steɪdʒ/ / Round /raʊnd/ / Competition /ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Verb: Compete /kəmˈpiːt/
Adjective: Competitive /kəmˈpet̬.ɪ.tɪv/

Example: Tension rises significantly as teams reach the knockout stage of the competition.

Meaning: A specific phase or level within a multi-round tournament.
Перевод: Этап соревнования / раунд соревнования.

Break the world record /breɪk ðə wɝːld ˈrek.ɚd/
Noun: Record /ˈrek.ɚd/ / World /wɝːld/ / Breaker /ˈbreɪ.kɚ/
Verb: Break /breɪk/ (PT: Broke /broʊk/, PP: Broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/)
Adjective: World-record /wɝːld ˈrek.ɚd/

Example: The phenomenal sprinter ran past the finish line to break the world record.

Meaning: Surpass the best recorded performance in global sports history.
Перевод: Побить мировой рекорд.

World record holder /wɝːld ˈrek.ɚd ˈhoʊl.dɚ/
Noun: Holder /ˈhoʊl.dɚ/ / Record /ˈrek.ɚd/ / World /wɝːld/
Verb: Hold /hoʊld/ (PT: Held /held/, PP: Held /held/)
Adjective: Record-breaking /ˈrek.ɚd ˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/

Example: Cheers erupted across the stadium as the reigning world record holder stepped up.

Meaning: The athlete who currently possesses the highest recorded global mark.
Перевод: Обладатель мирового рекорда.

Come up against fierce competition / come up against intense competition /kʌm ʌp əˈɡenst fɪrs ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən / kʌm ʌp əˈɡenst ɪnˈtens ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Noun: Competition /ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
Verb: Come /kʌm/ (PT: Came /keɪm/, PP: Come /kʌm/)
Adjective: Fierce /fɪrs/, Intense /ɪnˈtens/, Competitive /kəmˈpet̬.ɪ.tɪv/

Example: To win the championship trophy, they had to come up against fierce competition.

Meaning: Face highly skilled, aggressive, and threatening rivals.
Перевод: Столкнуться с жесткой конкуренцией / столкнуться с интенсивной конкуренцией.

Achieve their ambitions /əˈtʃiːv ðer æmˈbɪʃ.ənz/
Noun: Ambition /æmˈbɪʃ.ən/
Verb: Achieve /əˈtʃiːv/
Adjective: Ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/
Adverb: Ambitiously /æmˈbɪʃ.əs.li/

Example: Years of sacrifice and strict discipline helped the young skaters achieve their ambitions.

Meaning: Successfully realize long-term goals and dreams.
Перевод: Достигать своих амбиций / осуществлять свои стремления.

Achieve a personal best /əˈtʃiːv ə ˈpɝː.sən.əl best/
Noun: Personal best /ˈpɝː.sən.əl best/ / Achievement /əˈtʃiːv.mənt/
Verb: Achieve /əˈtʃiːv/
Adjective: Personal /ˈpː.sən.əl/
Adverb: Personally /ˈpɝː.sən.əl.i/

Example: Through focused pacing, the marathon runner managed to achieve a personal best.

Meaning: Set an individual's highest performance score or fastest time ever.
Перевод: Достичь личного рекорда.

Desperately want /ˈdes.pɚ.ət.li wɑːnt/
Noun: Desperation /ˌdes.pɚˈeɪ.ʃən/
Verb: Want /wɑːnt/
Adjective: Desperate /ˈdes.pɚ.ət/
Adverb: Desperately /ˈdes.pɚ.ət.li/

Example: Fans could tell from his intense focus that he desperately want victory.

Meaning: Have an extremely strong, urgent desire for something.
Перевод: Отчаянно хотеть.

Enhance their performance /ɪnˈhæns ðer pɚˈfɔːr.məns/
Noun: Enhancement /ɪnˈhæns.mənt/ / Performance /pɚˈfɔːr.məns/
Verb: Enhance /ɪnˈhæns/, Perform /pɚˈfɔːrm/
Adjective: Enhanced /ɪnˈhænst/

Example: Modern athletes use advanced training regimens to enhance their performance.

Meaning: Improve or increase the quality and effectiveness of athletic execution.
Перевод: Улучшать свои показатели / повышать эффективность выступления.

Fail a drugs test /feɪl ə drʌɡz test/
Noun: Drug /drʌɡ/ / Test /test/ / Failure /ˈfeɪ.ljɚ/
Verb: Fail /feɪl/, Test /test/
Adjective: Failed /feɪld/

Example: Scandal struck the tournament after two medalists tested positive and fail a drugs test.

Meaning: Test positive for banned performance-enhancing substances.
Перевод: Завалить тест на допинг.

Play a (football) match / have a (football) match /pleɪ ə ˈfʊt.bɑːl ˌmætʃ / hæv ə ˈfʊt.bɑːl ˌmætʃ/
Noun: Match /mætʃ/ / Football /ˈfʊt.bɑːl/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/, Have /hæv/ (PT: Had /hæd/, PP: Had /hæd/)
Adjective: Match /mætʃ/

Example: Supporters filled the stands hours before the teams scheduled to play a football match.

Meaning: Compete in an organized football game.
Перевод: Сыграть (футбольный) матч / провести (футбольный) матч.

Play a game (of football) / have a game (of football) /pleɪ ə ɡeɪm ʌv ˈfʊt.bɑːl / hæv ə ɡeɪm ʌv ˈfʊt.bɑːl/
Noun: Game /ɡeɪm/ / Football /ˈfʊt.bɑːl/
Verb: Play /pleɪ/, Have /hæv/

Example: Neighborhood kids always gather at the local pitch to play a game of football.

Meaning: Engage in a casual or competitive match of football.
Перевод: Сыграть в футбол / провести футбольную игру.

Home match / away match /hoʊm mætʃ / əˈweɪ mætʃ/
Noun: Match /mætʃ/ / Home /hoʊm/ / Away /əˈweɪ/
Adjective: Home /hoʊm/, Away /əˈweɪ/

Example: Playing in front of local fans gives clubs a massive advantage during every home match.

Meaning: A sports match played either at one's own club venue or at the opponent's venue.
Перевод: Домашний матч / гостевой матч.

Home ground /hoʊm ɡraʊnd/
Noun: Ground /ɡraʊnd/ / Home /hoʊm/
Adjective: Home /hoʊm/

Example: Familiarity with the turf makes the stadium a fortress as their home ground.

Meaning: The stadium or sports field where a local team regularly plays.
Перевод: Домашнее поле / домашняя арена.

Score a goal /skɔːr ə ɡoʊl/
Noun: Goal /ɡoʊl/ / Scorer /ˈskɔːr.ɚ/
Verb: Score /skɔːr/
Adjective: Scored /skɔːrd/

Example: The striker broke through the defense and managed to score a goal.

Meaning: Successfully kick or head the ball into the opponent's net.
Перевод: Забить гол.

Tackle an opponent /ˈtæk.əl ən əˈpoʊ.nənt/
Noun: Tackle /ˈtæk.əl/ / Opponent /əˈpoʊ.nənt/
Verb: Tackle /ˈtæk.əl/
Adjective: Tackling /ˈtæk.əl.ɪŋ/

Example: Defenders must time their sliding steps perfectly to tackle an opponent safely.

Meaning: Challenge an opposing player to take away possession of the ball.
Перевод: Вступить в отбор / атаковать соперника.

Take possession of the ball /teɪk pəˈzeʃ.ən ʌv ðə bɑːl/
Noun: Possession /pəˈzeʃ.ən/ / Ball /bɑːl/
Verb: Take /teɪk/ (PT: Took /tʊk/, PP: Taken /ˈteɪ.kən/)
Adjective: Possessive /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Example: Midfielders worked hard to intercept passes and take possession of the ball.

Meaning: Gain control of the ball during active play.
Перевод: Взять мяч под контроль / завладеть мячом.

Foul your opponent /faʊl jʊr əˈpoʊ.nənt/
Noun: Foul /faʊl/ / Opponent /əˈpoʊ.nənt/
Verb: Foul /faʊl/
Adjective: Foul /faʊl/

Example: Reckless sliding tackles will often cause a player to foul their opponent.

Meaning: Commit an illegal physical infraction against an opposing player.
Перевод: Нарушить правила против соперника / сфолить.

Blowing his whistle /ˈbloʊ.ɪŋ hɪz ˈwɪs.əl/
Noun: Whistle /ˈwɪs.əl/ / Blower /ˈbloʊ.ɚ/
Verb: Blow /bloʊ/ (PT: Blew /bluː/, PP: Blown /bloʊn/)
Adjective: Whistling /ˈwɪs.əl.ɪŋ/

Example: The referee stopped play immediately by blowing his whistle.

Meaning: Sounding a small referee tool to signal fouls, pauses, or match ends.
Перевод: Давая свисток / свистя в свисток.

Taking a penalty /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ ə ˈpen.əl.ti/
Noun: Penalty /ˈpen.əl.ti/
Verb: Take /teɪk/
Adjective: Penal /ˈpiː.nəl/

Example: The crowd held its breath as the star forward stepped up for taking a penalty.

Meaning: Execute a direct shot at goal from the penalty spot after a major foul.
Перевод: Пробитие пенальти.

Taking a free kick /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ ə friː kɪk/
Noun: Free kick /friː kɪk/ / Kick /kɪk/
Verb: Take /teɪk/, Kick /kɪk/
Adjective: Free /friː/

Example: The team prepared a clever tactical wall before taking a free kick.

Meaning: Restart play with a stationary kick following a minor foul or infraction.
Перевод: Пробитие штрафного / свободного удара.

Drop the player /drɑːp ðə ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
Noun: Drop /drɑːp/ / Player /ˈpleɪ.ɚ/
Verb: Drop /drɑːp/ (PT: Dropped /drɑːpt/, PP: Dropped /drɑːpt/)
Adjective: Dropped /drɑːpt/

Example: Following poor training performance, the manager decided to drop the player.

Meaning: Exclude a team member from the starting matchday lineup.
Перевод: Исключить игрока из состава / убрать игрока.

Bring on a substitute /brɪŋ ɑːn ə ˈsʌb.stəˌtuːt/
Noun: Substitute /ˈsʌb.stəˌtuːt/ / Substitution /ˌsʌb.stəˈtuː.ʃən/
Verb: Bring /brɪŋ/ (PT: Brought /brɔːt/, PP: Brought /brɔːt/), Substitute /ˈsʌb.stəˌtuːt/
Adjective: Substitutable /ˈsʌb.stəˌtuː.tə.bəl/

Example: Needing fresh legs in midfield, the coach decided to bring on a substitute.

Meaning: Send a replacement player onto the pitch from the bench.
Перевод: Выпустить запасного игрока / произвести замену.

Taken the lead /ˈteɪ.kən ðə liːd/
Noun: Lead /liːd/
Verb: Take /teɪk/ (PT: Took /tʊk/, PP: Taken /ˈteɪ.kən/), Lead /liːd/ (PT: Led /led/, PP: Led /led/)
Adjective: Leading /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Example: After scoring a stunning header, the home side had finally taken the lead.

Meaning: Surpassed the opponent's score to hold a winning position in the match.
Перевод: Выйти вперед (в счете) / захватить лидерство.

New Sports Club Opening /nuː spɔːrts klʌb ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
Noun: Opening /ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/ / Club /klʌb/ / Sport /spɔːrt/
Verb: Open /ˈoʊ.pən/
Adjective: New /nuː/ / Open /ˈoʊ.pən/

Example: The mayor attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the New Sports Club Opening.

Meaning: The inauguration, launching, or opening ceremony of a newly built athletic and recreational club.
Перевод: Открытие нового спортивного клуба.

Sporting weekend /ˈspɔːr.tɪŋ ˈwiːk.end/
Noun: Weekend /ˈwiːk.end/ / Sport /spɔːrt/
Adjective: Sporting /ˈspɔːr.tɪŋ/

Example: Fans traveled across the region to enjoy an action-packed sporting weekend.

Meaning: A weekend dedicated entirely to watching, participating in, or hosting sports events and competitions.
Перевод: Спортивные выходные, уик-энд, полный спортивных событий.

Water skiing /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˈskiː.ɪŋ/
Noun: Water /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/ / Skiing /ˈskiː.ɪŋ/ / Skier /ˈskiː.ɚ/ / Ski /skiː/
Verb: Ski /skiː/
Adjective: Water /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/

Example: Crystal-clear lake waters provide ideal conditions for water skiing during summer.

Meaning: A surface water sport in which an individual is pulled behind a motorboat on a lake or ocean while standing on two skis or a single ski.
Перевод: Водные лыжи, катание на водных лыжах.

General exercises /ˈdʒen.ɚ.əl ˈek.sɚ.saɪ.zɪz/
Noun: Exercise /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
Verb: Exercise /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/
Adjective: General /ˈdʒen.ɚ.əl/
Adverb: Generally /ˈdʒen.ɚ.əl.i/

Example: The morning routine begins with ten minutes of general exercises to warm up the body.

Meaning: Basic physical movements and conditioning routines designed to improve overall fitness, flexibility, and muscle tone.
Перевод: Общие физические упражнения, общеразвивающие упражнения.

Tennis serve /ˈten.ɪs sɝːv/
Noun: Tennis /ˈten.ɪs/ / Serve /sɝːv/ / Server /ˈsɝː.vɚ/
Verb: Serve /sɝːv/
Adjective: Tennis /ˈten.ɪs/

Example: Practising a powerful tennis serve is essential for dominating baseline rallies.

Meaning: The shot that starts a point in tennis, where a player hits the ball into the opponent's service box using a racket.
Перевод: Теннисная подача, подача в теннисе.

Professional coach /prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl koʊtʃ/
Noun: Professional /prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/ / Coach /koʊtʃ/
Verb: Coach /koʊtʃ/
Adjective: Professional /prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/
Adverb: Professionally /prəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl.i/

Example: The club hired a professional coach to revamp their tactical training regimen.

Meaning: An expert trainer who guides, instructs, and prepares athletes or teams for competition as a full-time career.
Перевод: Профессиональный тренер.

Rugby match /ˈrʌɡ.bi mætʃ/
Noun: Rugby /ˈrʌɡ.bi/ / Match /mætʃ/
Verb: Match /mætʃ/
Adjective: Rugby /ˈrʌɡ.bi/

Example: Thousands of roaring fans packed the stadium to watch the intense rugby match.

Meaning: A competitive sporting fixture played between two teams according to the rules of rugby union or rugby league.
Перевод: Матч по регби, регбийный матч.