14* SPORT Flashcards
to take up exercise - egzersiz yapmak
to start doing exercise regularly
Example: “Doctors recommend taking up exercise to improve overall health.”
Example: “I’ve decided to take up exercise to help combat a generally sedentary lifestyle.”
to play a sport - spor yapmak
participate in a sport.
Example: “It is important to play a sport to keep fit.”
Example: “I enjoy playing a sport with friends at the weekend.
competitive sport - rekabetçi spor
a sport that involves competition and winning/losing
Example: “He’s very involved in competitive sport and trains five days a week.”
Example: “Not everyone enjoys competitive sport; some people prefer recreational activities.”
sports facilities
the equipment and services needed to do a sport or activity
Example: “The university has excellent sports facilities, including a swimming pool and gym.” (OTEL İÇİN KULLAN!!!!)
Example: “The town is investing in new sports facilities to encourage participation.”
to achieve a personal best - KİŞİSEL OLARAK EN İYİYİ BAŞARMAK
British English - often shortened to ‘PB’. To achieve one’s best ever result in a particular activity.
Example: “I was delighted when I achieved a personal best in the race.”
Example: “She is training hard, hoping to achieve a personal best in her next competition.
spectator sports - seyirci sporları
sports that people watch, either live or on television
Example: “Football and basketball are popular spectator sports.”
Example: “Attending spectator sports is a common form of entertainment.”
to promote teamwork -
to encourage people to work together effectively as a team
Example: “Sports can help to promote teamwork.”
Example: “The manager wanted to find activities to promote teamwork.”
a sporting event - bir spor olayı
an organised event involving sports
Example: “The Olympics is a major international sporting event.”
Example: “The town hosted a local sporting event to raise money for charity”.
to keep fit - formda kalmak
to stay in good physical condition
Example: “I go to the gym regularly to keep fit.”
Example: “Keeping fit is important for both your mental and physical well-being.”
to train hard - sıkı çalışmak, sıkı antrenman yapmak
to exercise intensively to improve performance
Example: “Athletes train hard to prepare for major competitions.”
Example: “If you want to achieve success, you have to train hard.”
a sporting hero - bir spor kahramanı
an athlete admired for their achievements
Example: “Many young children have a sporting hero who inspires them.”
Example: “Who is your sporting hero?”
to break a record - rekor kırmak
to achieve the best-ever performance in a competition
Example: “The athlete hoped to break the record for the 100-metre sprint.”
Example: “She broke the record for swimming the English channel.”
to set a record - rekor kırmak için
to achieve something no one else has achieved before
Example: “He set a new world record for the high jump.”
Example: “She hopes to set a new record in the next race.”
to win a medal - bir madalya kazanmak
to receive an award for success in a competition
Example: “It is the dream of most athletes to win a medal at the Olympics.”
Example: “The team were delighted to win a medal.
