Tag Archive: sports – expert
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2023年7月24日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspect /in-SPEKT/ [verb] – to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition The mechanic will inspect the car’s engine to identify any potential issues. subsequently /SUHB-si-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – after something else She missed her flight and subsequently had to reschedule her entire itinerary. ranked /rangkt/ [adjective] – describes the position or status of someone or something As a top-ranked university, they attract students from all over the world. disqualify /dis-KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are…
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2021年8月9日
©USA Today Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withdrawal /with-DRAW-uhl/ [noun] – the state of no longer being involved in something Her withdrawal from the competition was a shock to her teammates. vault /vawlt/ [verb] – (in gymnastics) to leap over a form that was originally intended to mimic a horse The gymnast is an expert in vaulting. lose (one’s) bearings /looz (wuhn’s) BAIR-ings/ [idiom] – to become confused about where you are and where other things are The ship lost its bearings in the storm last night. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that…
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2021年8月3日
©Edgard Garrido via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. secure /si-KYOOR/ [verb] – to get something, sometimes with difficulty He failed to secure a top position in the company. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose The Smiths sold their old belongings to raise funds for the charity. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Kevin underwent several challenges before getting to where he is now. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a very great success, achievement, or victory (= when you win a war,…
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2021年5月26日
©Manny Pacquiao via Instagram (@MannyPacquiao) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash/ [verb] – if two people or teams clash in a sports competition or race, they compete seriously against each other The two basketball teams clash for the championship title. bout /bout/ [noun] – a boxing or wrestling match Being a world champion, he is expected to win most of his bouts. hiatus /hahy-EY-tuhs/ [noun] – a short pause in which nothing happens The band confirmed its comeback after a one-year hiatus. unanimous /yoo-NAN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – in complete agreement or showing complete agreement He was elected as president by a…
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2020年10月19日
© Ross Kinnaird via CNN International Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der / [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The bulky clothes hindered their movements. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – If you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time His older brother wants to pursue a career in dentistry. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something The kind gesture sparked hope inside her. peer /peer/ [noun] – a person who is the…
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2020年6月26日
Vocabulary: peril /PER-uhl/ [noun] great danger, or something that is very dangerous His financial stability has been in peril for the past few years. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time Scientists are trying their best to fight the deadly pandemic the world is currently facing. curtail /ker-TEYL/ [verb] to stop something before it is finished, or to reduce or limit something The Congress is trying to curtail the country’s problems before the year ends. fulfill /fool-FIL/ [verb] to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen He can fulfill any task that requires meticulous attention to…
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2020年6月17日
© Photo by ph.news.yahoo.com Vocabulary: envisage /en-VIZ-ij/ [verb] to imagine or expect something in the future He envisages the possibility of building a new house with his family. resolved /ri-ZOLVD/ [adjective] firm in purpose or intent; determined She is resolved to join the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to imagine or expect that something will happen They did not anticipate the issues that occurred in the event. comprise /kuhm-PRAYZ/ [verb] to have things or people as parts or members; to consist of The United States of America comprises 50 states. camaraderie /kah-muh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] a feeling of friendliness toward people that you work or share an experience with He enjoys…
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2020年4月24日
Vocabulary: authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity The police authority mandated drivers to wear their seat belts to avoid major accidents. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] to limit someone’s actions or movement, or to limit the amount, size, etc., of something The government can restrict unauthorized staff from accessing a titled land. elite /ih-LEET/ [noun] those people or organizations that are considered the best or most powerful compared to others of a similar type Some elite sports participants may have the opportunity to compete at the highest level of the competition. assemble /uh-SEM-buhl/ [verb] to bring or come together in a single…
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2019年8月15日
Photo by © REUTERS via The Japan Times Vocabulary: consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] following one after another without an interruption He won seven consecutive wins after becoming a professional athlete. rate /reyt/ [verb] to judge the value or character of someone or something He was rated by his managers through his skills and perseverance. labor /LEY-ber/ [noun] practical work, esp. work that involves physical effort He can do different types of physical labor without complaining. unfold /uhn-FOHLD/ [verb] (of a situation or story) to develop or become clear His secrets will unfold the moment he makes his confession. appreciation /uh-pree-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the act of showing that you are grateful for something…
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2019年8月7日
Vocabulary: avid /AV-id/ [adjective] extremely eager and interested Leah is such an avid reader. She already has three bookcases in her room. hub /huhb/ [noun] the central or main part of something where there is most activity The two airlines that used the old airport hubs have disappeared. craze /kreyz/ [noun] an activity, object, or idea that is extremely popular Flower arranging is now a craze in our area ever since the flower shop became popular. market /MAHR-kit/ [verb] to advertise and offer goods for sale It’s useless to market items that are not interesting nor necessary for customers. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] to rise or become successful extremely quickly Yamada…
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