Sports and Leisures

edmicro's vocabs

agility

-the ability to move quickly and easily

-he ability to think quickly and in an intelligent way (sự nhanh nhạy)

sedentary lifestyle

describing a lifestyle with little to no physical activity, often involving prolonged sitting or inactivity. (lối sống ít vận động/ thụ động)

physical health

the overall condition of the body, including physical fitness and the absence of disease. (sức khoẻ thể chất)

mental health

the state of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, affecting how we think, feel, and act. (sức khoẻ tinh thần)

occupied with

to be busy with or engaged in a particular activity or task (bận rộn với)

daily routine

the sequence of habits or tasks performed regularly each day, often including work, exercise, and leisure activities. (thói quen hằng ngày)

prevalent

existing very commonly or happening often (thịnh hành, phổ biến)

team spirit

a way of thinking and acting that shows loyalty to your team and its members (tinh thần đồng đội)

tournament

a competition involving many competitors in a single sport or game (cuộc thi đấu)

pitch

= field (sân bóng đá)

sports center

trung tâm thể thao

retire

to leave your job or stop working because of old age or ill health (nghỉ hưu, giải nghệ)

court

an area drawn out on the ground that is used for playing sports such as tennis, badminton and basketball

persistence

the quality of being persistent, or the act of persisting (sự kiên trì)

host

a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house (chủ nhà)

record

(n) the best or fastest ever done (kỷ lục)

train

to teach a person or an animal a habit (huấn luyện)

do judo

tập võ judo

archery

the skill or sport of shooting arrows (môn bắn cung)

boxing

đấm bốc

gymnastics

(thể dục dụng cụ) là một môn thể thao kết hợp các động tác vận động linh hoạt, nhào lộn, nhảy và biểu diễn trên các thiết bị thể dục

compete

(v)In team sports such as football, American football, and rugby, a complete pass is one where one player successfully passes the ball to another player (thi đấu, tranh đấu)

racetrack

a path or road, usually circular and with a hard surface, on which runners, cars, bicycles, etc. race (đường đua)

athlete

a person who is trained or skilled in a sport and esp. one who regularly competes with others in organized events

opponent

a person you are competing against, esp. in politics or sports (đối thủ)

bench

a seat or area of seats where players sit during a game when they are not playing (băng ghế dự bị)

spectator

a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking parts

score

to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition (ghi điểm/ghi bàn)

striker

(Tiền đạo) là những người ghi bàn

unjustified

wrong and not deserved =unwarranted (k chính đáng)

energetic

having or involving a lot of energy

goal

a point scored in some sports, such as football and hockey, when a player gets the ball into this area (bàn thắng)

cheerleading

is an activity in which the participants cheer for their team as a form of encouragement

vigorous

-very active, determined, full of energy=energetic
-strong and healthy

weight lifting

the activity of lifting heavy objects either as a sport or for exercise (môn cử tạ)

unwind

=relax =wind down (v)

championship

a high-level competition to decide who is the best, especially in a sport (giải vô địch, chức quán quân)

dual sport

a type of sport that is played between two players, teams of 2

individual sport

is a sport where one person competes alone, not as part of a team

slothful

=lazy

commentator

a reporter for radio or television who provides a spoken description of and remarks on an event, especially a sports competition (bình luận viên)

play-off

(trận quyết định) The team has reached the_

qualifier

(đội chiến thắng) được quyền đi tiếp

home run

(n) cú ăn điểm trực tiếp

pitch

an area of ground marked out or used for play in an outdoor team game =field

have my energy boosted

I feel like I can _ when I can enjoy myself through leisure activities.

escape from reality

Listening to music helps me _ when life feels overwhelming

recharge my batteries

It's amazing how a short walk in the woods can really help you _ sometimes

reduce stress

Spending time in nature can help _ and make you feel more relaxed

clear my head

Sometimes I need a few minutes alone just to _ and refocus

express my inner feelings

Through painting, I can _ without using any words

escape from the hustle and bustle of the city life

A quiet beach vacation is the perfect way to_

temporarily forget all the pressure or worries from my daily life

When I’m with my friends, I can _ and just enjoy the moment.

take pleasure in

She _ in cooking meals for her family every weekend

grow/gain in popularity

The new app quickly _ among teenagers due to its fun features

knock sb out

đánh bại ai đó, hạ đo ván

drop the ball

(i) to make a mistake (phạm sai lầm)

blow away

(pv) to defeat someone or something completely (chiến thắng dễ dàng) Mitchell _ the other runners

break a record

=to set a new record

below the belt

(i) it is very insulting and unfair (chơi xấu)

get the ball rolling

to begin or happen (bắt đầu)

face the risk of injury

Extreme sports are exciting, but participants always _

feel a sense of enjoyment

Many people _ when spending time with loved ones

a huge fan of

I am _ football, and my favourite club is Real Madrid.

a recreational activity

=a fun/ relaxing activity

get a foot in the door

I always wanted to play in the National Football Team, but it took me two years to _

be out of sorts

(i) to be slightly ill or slightly unhappy

call the shots

(i) to be the person who controls or organizes a situation (quyết định)
You're the boss here, you get to _

give it the best shot

to do something as well as you can (cố gắng hết sức)

have the upper hand

have more power than anyone else and so have control (có lợi thế)

right off the bat

(i) =immediately=instantly

blow off some steam

(i) =release stress

burn out

(pv) =exhaust

pay off

(pv) it is successful
Learning English may take time, but it will definitely _ in the future

get involved in

=participate I have _ a great deal of extra work

comfort zone

(vùng an toàn) Stepping outside your_ and trying new things can be a great experience

teamwork and communication skills

Team sports give players the opportunity to develop _

enhance personal skills

Individual sports usually give us more opportunities to _

build confidence and self-esteem

xây dựng sự tự tin và tự trọng

personal best

(kỷ lục cá nhân) the fastest time, highest score, best result, etc. that a particular person has ever achieved in a sporting event

set goals

At the beginning of each year, I like to _ to improve my health and learning

have a great passion for

He was a quiet man who _writing poetry

extreme sports

Many people think that_ should be banned

cultivate a good habit

=form/develop/build/establish a good habit

renovate existing sport facilities

cải tạo các cơ sở vật chất thể thao

keep my figure

=maintain a slim figure =keep in shape

have/ suffer from an injury

Kathy had to retire after _

a feast for the eyes

đẹp mãn nhãn / đã con mắt
The sunset over the mountains was truly _

take up (a sport)

=start

be in good/bad condition

tình trạng sức khoẻ tốt/xấu
After resting, I was then _and ready to compete again

ban sth on safety grounds

To prohibit or not allow something because it might be dangerous or unsafe

have a thirst for winning

Men are more competitive and_ than women are

recover from

get better after being sick, injured, upset (hồi phục)

keep-fit

(n) physical exercises to keep your body healthy I’m attending a _ class

do stretches

(thực hiện bài tập giãn cơ) Athletes _ regularly to stay flexible and reduce muscle tension