SPORTS Flashcards
trong tình trạng tốt nhất
to be in the peak of condition
Eg: Sports professionals should receive high salaries, because they must always be in the peak of condition in order to perform at the highest levels.
thể dục nhẹ nhàng
to take gentle exercise
Eg: Even the elderly can keep fit by taking gentle exercise, like jogging or even a walk in the park.
chấn thương chết người
life-threatening injuries
Eg: Paragliding and cliff-jumping are two examples of extreme sports in which life-threatening injuries are sustained all too often by those who take part.
đề phòng chính đáng
to take sensible precautions
Eg: Anyone engaging in an extreme sport must take sensible precautions and seek expert advice.
khuyến khích tinh thần cạnh tranh
to foster a competitive spirit
Eg: The problem with encouraging sport at school is that it fosters a competitive spirit among students, instead of teaching children simply to do the best that they can in all aspects of life.
thái độ phải chiến thắng bằng mọi giá
a win-at-all-costs attitude
Eg: Youth sport is being ruined by a win-at-all-costs attitude, which includes cheating and breaking the rules in order to achieve victory.
thuốc tăng thể lực
performance-enhancing drugs
Eg: Athletes who take performance-enhancing drugs are not only cheating, but they also set a bad example for young people.
tường thuật tin thể thao
sports coverage
Eg: Many top sports stars are now known to millions of people around the world because of global sports coverage by the media.
đạt kỉ lục
to set a record
Eg: Real Madrid have set a record for the number of goals scored in a match.
fan thể thao
a sports fan
Eg: While I think that it is healthy to be a sports fan, people should remember that for most people, sport is just entertainment, not a matter of life and death.
cảm nhận sự vui vẻ
feel a sense of enjoyment
Eg: Whenever I play football with my friends, I feel a sense of enjoyment although I sweat a lot.
