sports

rigorous /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/=>Governments should implement rigorous environmental regulations to reduce pollution levels.

nghiêm ngặt, chặt chẽ

bandage /ˈbæn.dɪdʒ/=>My ankle is rather weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis.

băng vết thương

umpire(n) /ˈʌm.paɪər/=>Sports need trained umpires to ensure fairness and maintain discipline among players.

trọng tài

balk (v) /bɔːk/ =>The New England winters were fierce, and the students balked at participating in outdoor activities

do dự, mang hướng phản đối hơn hesitate

like – minded =>I prefer spending time with like-minded people who share my interests in reading and travelling.

cùng sở thích, ý tưởng

camaraderie (n) /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dər.i/=> It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise and to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people

tình bạn, sự thân thiết

bystander/ˈbaɪˌstæn.dər/=>Two teenagers have been arrested in connection to a weekend shooting that injured a 76-year-old bystander

người đứng xem

Paralympic (adj) /ˌpær.əˈlɪm.pɪk/=>With just over a year until the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games open on Aug. 25, 2020, officials on Tuesday announced detailed schedules

thế vận hội dành cho người khuyết tật

impartial (adj) /ɪmˈpɑː.ʃəl/=>The game itself is often controlled by an impartial individual known as an umpire in cricket and a referee in sports like football and rugby.

công bằng, vô tư, không thiên vị

inception (n) /ɪnˈsep.ʃən/=>At its inception, baseball was played by and for gentlemen

sự khởi đầu, bắt đầu

• “in-” = vào

• “ception” giống “concept” (ý tưởng) → bắt đầu một ý tưởng → khởi đầu.

arena (n) /əˈriː.nə/=>The arena was full of excited spectators cheering on their team.

vũ đài, sân thể thao

amateur (n,adj) /ˈæm.ə.tər/=>Amateur sports such as local football matches or community badminton tournaments play a vital role in promoting both physical health and a strong sense of belonging.

(người) nghiệp dư, không chuyên

offside(adj)=>In football, offside is when an attacking player is too far forward (closer to the goal than the last defender when the ball is passed), which is against the rules.

• (adj/adverb):việt vị

• (noun): lỗi việt vị

guard(n) /ɡɑːd/=>You should use these guards when wearing your skates off the ice, and when you are not using your skates

đồ bảo vệ

runner(s)-up /ˌrʌn.əˈrʌp/=>Although our team finished as runners-up, we were proud of our performance.

á quân

go to pieces=>The team went to pieces after conceding an early goal and couldn’t recover.

lo lắng, căng thẳng

deed (n) /diːd/=>Winners were greatly honored by having olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds.

việc làm, chiến công, thành tựu

• do” + “ed” → việc đã làm (do-ed) → hành động.

synchronized swimming=>Synchronized swimming requires incredible teamwork and precise timing to create beautiful routines in the water.

bơi đồng đội

snorkel (v) /ˈsnɔː.kəl/=>Scuba diving and snorkeling are two ways to get a close look at the beauty lying below the surface of the ocean.

bơi với ống lặn

root for =>During the match, everyone was rooting for the underdogs(đội yếu thế) because they showed such determination.

ủng hộ, cổ vũ, mong ai đó thắng lợi

athletic (adj) /æθˈlet.ɪk/=>Promoting athletic activities such as track and field events, football training, and organised swimming lessons in schools is essential to improve children’s health.

năng động, yêu thể thao

bowler (n) /ˈbəʊ.lə/=>Investing in coaching for young bowlers can significantly improve a country’s cricketing standards.

người ném bóng trong môn cricket, người chơi bóng gỗ, người chơi bowling

high-end (adj) /ˌhaɪˈend/=>The high-end gym and indoor cycling chain, famous for its celebrity clients, has faced a customer backlash over the event backed by Stephen Ross.

cao cấp

all-round =>Schools should aim to produce all-round students who excel academically, socially, and physically.

toàn diện, đa năng, làm được nhiều thứ khác nhau

pagan (adj) /ˈpeɪɡən/=>This ceremony has roots in pagan rituals celebrating nature and the changing seasons.

ngoại giáo, đa thần, không theo tôn giáo chính thống (Kitô giáo, Hồi giáo, Do Thái giáo)

hybrid (n) /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/=>Synchronized swimming is a hybrid of swimming, gymnastics, and dance.

sự tổng hợp

play off =>The teams will play off next week to determine who reaches the final.

đấu phân thắng bại.

hamper (v) /ˈhæm.pər/=>Heavy rain can hamper football matches by making the field too slippery.

cản trở, gây trở ngại, làm chậm lại

romp (v) /rɒmp/=>When one side romps home too often, it can make competitions less exciting for spectators.

thắng dễ dàng, thắng đậm, đè bẹp đối thủ

foe/fəʊ/=>Some see technology as a friend of nature, while others regard it as one of its greatest foes.

= enemies

in low spirits=>Many students are in low spirits during exam season due to stress and pressure.

ở trong trạng thái buồn bã.

qualifying round=>Many athletes spend years training just to reach the qualifying round of the Olympic Games.

vòng loại

disallow a goal =>His goal was disallowed for a handball.

không công nhận bàn thắng