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English vocabulary by topic: sport
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Wing(n)
UK
wɪŋ
US
wɪŋ
Definition: (in a bird) a modified forelimb that bears large feathers and is used for flying.
Meaning: Cánh, sự bay, sự cất cánh
Less Common
Debut(n)
UK
ˈdeɪbjuː
US
ˈdebjuː
Definition: A person's first appearance or performance in a particular capacity or role.
Meaning: Lần trình diễn đầu tiên (của diễn viên); Sự xuất hiện đầu tiên trước công chúng
Not Common
Hard courts(n)
UK
hɑːd kɔːts
US
hɑrd kɔrts
Definition: Hard court (cement, clay...)
Meaning: Sân cứng (bằng xi-măng, đất nện...)
Not Common
Breaststroke(n)
UK
ˈbreststrəʊk
US
ˈbreststrəʊk
Definition: A swimming stroke in which the arms are pushed forwards and then swept back in a circular movement, while the legs are tucked in towards the body and then kicked out in a corresponding movement.
Meaning: Bơi ếch
Not Common
Opponent(n)
UK
əˈpəʊnənt
US
əˈpoʊnənt
Definition: Someone who competes with or opposes another in a contest, game, or argument.
Meaning: Địch thủ, đối thủ, kẻ thù
Not Common
UK
ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃənl ækˈtɪvɪti
US
ˌrɛkriˈeɪʃənəl ækˈtɪvəti
Definition: Leisure activities
Meaning: Hoạt động giải trí
Not Common
UK
piːʧ ˈbɑːskɪts
US
piʧ ˈbæskəts
Definition: Not found
Meaning: Những chiếc giỏ đựng đào
Not Common
UK
ˈækwə ˈmjuːzɪkəlz
US
ˈækwə ˈmjuzɪkəlz
Definition: Underwater musical
Meaning: Vở nhạc kịch dưới nước
Not Common
Wire(n)
UK
ˈwaɪə(r)
US
ˈwaɪər
Definition: Metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod.
Meaning: Dây (kim loại)
Popular(adj)
UK
ˈpɒpjələ(r)
US
ˈpɑːpjələr
Definition: Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.
Meaning: Được lòng dân, được nhân dân yêu mến, được mọi người ưa thích, phổ biến, nổi tiếng
Very Common
Tendinitis(n)
UK
ˌtendəˈnaɪtɪs
US
ˌtendəˈnaɪtɪs
Definition: Inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease.
Meaning: Viêm gân
Not Common
Racket(n)
UK
ˈrækɪt
US
ˈrækɪt
Definition: A bat with a round or oval frame strung with catgut, nylon, etc., used especially in tennis, badminton, and squash.
Meaning: Vợt
Not Common
UK
həʊldz ðə ˈrɛkɔːd
US
hoʊldz ðə ˈrɛkərd
Definition: Keep a record
Meaning: Giữ kỉ lục
Not Common
Changes(n)
UK
ˈʧeɪnʤɪz
US
ˈʧeɪnʤəz
Definition: Changes, transformations
Meaning: Những thay đổi, biến đổi
Very Common
Playoff(n)
UK
ˈpleɪ.ɒf
US
ˈpleɪ.ɑːf
Definition: Decisive match (after a draw)
Meaning: Trận đấu quyết định (sau một trận đấu hoà)
Not Common
Artificial(adj)
UK
ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃl
US
ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl
Definition: Made or produced by human beings rather than occurring naturally, especially as a copy of something natural.
Meaning: Nhân tạo
Not Common
Standards(n)
UK
ˈstændədz
US
ˈstændərdz
Definition: A level of quality or attainment.
Meaning: Tiêu chuẩn
Very Common
UK
ˈpaʊə ˈfɔːwəd
US
ˈpaʊər ˈfɔrwərd
Definition: A large forward who plays in the area near the opposing team's basket.
Meaning: Tiền đạo chính được đánh dấu số 4, thường là những cầu thủ cao thứ hai trong đội
Not Common
Cord(n)
UK
kɔːd
US
kɔːrd
Definition: Thin, flexible string or rope made from several twisted strands.
Meaning: Dây, dây thừng nhỏ.
Not Common
Adoption(n)
UK
əˈdɒpʃn
US
əˈdɑːpʃn
Definition: The action or fact of legally taking another's child and bringing it up as one's own, or the fact of being adopted.
Meaning: Sự chấp nhận, sự thông qua
Less Common
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