Unit 3 Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards with terms, Vietnamese translations, and context sentences from Unit 3.

beat (v)

Đánh bại

Example: England needed to beat Germany to get to the final.

board game (n phr)

Trò chơi cờ bàn

Example: I think that Trivial Pursuit is my favourite board game.

captain (n)

thuyền trưởng, thủ lĩnh). Example: She was captain of the Olympic swimming team.

challenge (v)

compete or enter a contest. (Vietnamese: thách thức). Example: The girls challenged the boys to a cricket match.

challenge (n)

sự thách thức). Example: I felt I needed a new challenge at work.

champion (n)

A winner of a tournament or contest. (Vietnamese: nhà vô địch). Example: He finally became the world heavyweight boxing champion.

cheat (v)

To act dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage. (Vietnamese: gian lận). Example: Kids have always found ways of cheating in school exams.

classical music (n phr)

Traditional, formal style music written in a European tradition. (Vietnamese: nhạc cổ điển). Example: I love classical music, like Beethoven.

club (n)

An organization of people who share a common interest or activity. (Vietnamese: câu lạc bộ). Example: Why don't you join a chess club?

coach (n)

A person who trains and directs an athlete or sports team. (Vietnamese: huấn luyện viên). Example: After playing for ten years, Barry became a baseball coach.

competition (n)

An event or contest in which people compete with one another. (Vietnamese: cuộc thi đấu). Example: He'd entered a competition in the local newspaper.

concert (n)

A live musical performance given in public. (Vietnamese: buổi hòa nhạc). Example: Did you hear that the Rolling Stones did a concert in China?

defeat (v)

To win a victory over an opponent in a game, contest, or battle. (Vietnamese: đánh bại). Example: France defeated Italy 3-1.

defeat (n)

An instance of being defeated or losing a contest. (Vietnamese: sự thất bại). Example: England suffered a 2-0 defeat.

entertaining (adj)

Providing enjoyment, amusement, or interest. (Vietnamese: có tính giải trí). Example: I saw a really entertaining programme on TV last night.

folk music (n phr)

Traditional music originating among ordinary people of a region. (Vietnamese: nhạc dân gian). Example: What I like about folk music is the sound of the guitar.

group (n)

A musical band or team of performers. (Vietnamese: nhóm nhạc). Example: My brother has got his own group and they play in our local area.

gym (n)

A place or club equipped for physical workout and fitness. (Vietnamese: phòng/câu lạc bộ thể hình). Example: I'm thinking of joining a gym.

have fun (v phr)

To enjoy oneself or have a good time. (Vietnamese: vui chơi). Example: We haven't had such fun for years.

interest (v)

To excite the curiosity or attention of someone. (Vietnamese: khiến ai thích thú). Example: Photography has always interested me.

interest (n)

An activity, subject, or hobby that one enjoys. (Vietnamese: hoạt động ưa thích). Example: Tell us about your interests and hobbies.

member (n)

An individual belonging to a group, club, or organization. (Vietnamese: thành viên). Example: Are you a member of the golf club?

opponent (n)

A person who competes against another in a contest or battle. (Vietnamese: đối thủ). Example: His opponent received only 36 per cent of the vote.

organise (v)

To make arrangements or preparations for an event. (Vietnamese: tổ chức). Example: Who's organising the conference?

pleasure (n)

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. (Vietnamese: sự thư thái). Example: He smiled with pleasure when she walked in.

referee (n)

An official who presides over a sports game and enforces the rules. (Vietnamese: trọng tài). Example: The referee blew his whistle and the game began.