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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
ice hockey
[sostantivo]

a game played on ice by two teams of 6 skaters who try to hit a hard rubber disc (a puck) into the other team’s goal, using long sticks

hockey

hockey

Ex: His dream is to play professional ice hockey in the NHL .Il suo sogno è giocare a **hockey su ghiaccio** professionale nella NHL.
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mountain biking
[sostantivo]

the activity or sport of riding a mountain bike over rough ground

andare in montagna con bicicletta

andare in montagna con bicicletta

Ex: Beginners often start mountain biking on easier trails .I principianti spesso iniziano con il **mountain biking** su sentieri più facili.
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rollerblading
[sostantivo]

a type of skating using inline skates with wheels, often done for fun or sport on paved surfaces

rollerblading

rollerblading

Ex: Safety gear, like helmets and knee pads, is important for rollerblading.L'attrezzatura di sicurezza, come caschi e ginocchiere, è importante per il **pattinaggio in linea**.
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taekwondo
[sostantivo]

a Korean martial art characterized by its emphasis on high kicks and jumping and spinning kicks

taekwondo, arte marziale coreana

taekwondo, arte marziale coreana

Ex: I signed up for taekwondo classes to improve my fitness and learn self-defense .Mi sono iscritto a lezioni di **taekwondo** per migliorare la mia forma fisica e imparare l'autodifesa.
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captain
[sostantivo]

the player in charge of a sports team

capitano

capitano

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referee
[sostantivo]

an official who is in charge of a game, making sure the rules are obeyed by the players

arbitro

arbitro

Ex: After reviewing the video footage , the referee overturned the initial call , awarding a penalty kick to the opposing team .Dopo aver esaminato le immagini video, l'**arbitro** ha annullato la decisione iniziale, assegnando un calcio di rigore alla squadra avversaria.
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supporter
[sostantivo]

a person who regularly follows, cheers for, and shows loyalty to a particular team or athlete

tifoso,  sostenitore

tifoso, sostenitore

Ex: The supporters' cheers motivated the players to give their best .I tifosi degli **tifosi** hanno motivato i giocatori a dare il meglio di sé.
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teammate
[sostantivo]

a person who is a member of the same team as another person, typically in sports or other competitive activities

compagno

compagno

Ex: The teammates celebrated their victory together .I **compagni di squadra** hanno celebrato insieme la loro vittoria.
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opponent
[sostantivo]

someone who plays against another player in a game, contest, etc.

avversario

avversario

Ex: Her main opponent in the competition was known for their quick decision-making .Il suo principale **avversario** nella competizione era noto per la sua rapida capacità decisionale.
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competitor
[sostantivo]

someone who competes with others in a sport event

concorrente, avversario

concorrente, avversario

Ex: As the oldest competitor in the tournament , he inspired many with his perseverance .Come il più anziano **concorrente** del torneo, ha ispirato molti con la sua perseveranza.
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cyclist
[sostantivo]

someone who rides a bicycle

ciclista

ciclista

Ex: The cyclist stopped at the intersection to wait for the traffic light .Il **ciclista** si è fermato all'incrocio per aspettare il semaforo.
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spectator
[sostantivo]

a person who watches sport competitions closely

spettatore

spettatore

Ex: The referee had to remind the spectators to remain seated during the game to ensure everyone had a clear view of the action .L'arbitro ha dovuto ricordare agli **spettatori** di rimanere seduti durante la partita per assicurarsi che tutti avessero una visione chiara dell'azione.
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squash
[sostantivo]

a game that involves two or more players, hitting a rubber ball against the walls of a closed court by a racket

squash

squash

Ex: The objective of squash is to hit the ball against the front wall in a way that makes it difficult for the opponent to return .L'obiettivo del **squash** è colpire la palla contro la parete frontale in modo tale che sia difficile per l'avversario restituirla.
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boxing
[sostantivo]

a sport in which fighters wear special gloves and use only their fists to hit each other

boxe

boxe

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champion
[sostantivo]

the winner of a competition

campione

campione

Ex: She proudly held up the trophy as the new champion.Ha tenuto con orgoglio il trofeo come nuova **campione**.
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extreme sport
[sostantivo]

any sport or activity that involves high risk and adrenaline, often performed in challenging environments such as skydiving and hang gliding

sport estremo, sport ad alto rischio

sport estremo, sport ad alto rischio

Ex: He injured his leg while participating in extreme sports.Si è ferito alla gamba mentre partecipava a **sport estremi**.
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high jump
[sostantivo]

a sport in which participants jump without using any equipment over a horizontal bar that is placed at different heights

salto in alto

salto in alto

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rider
[sostantivo]

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

cavaliere, fantino

cavaliere, fantino

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shooting
[sostantivo]

the act of firing a projectile

sparo, tiro

sparo, tiro

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motor racing
[sostantivo]

a sport in which drivers compete in races using high-speed vehicles, such as cars or motorcycles

corse automobilistiche

corse automobilistiche

Ex: He spent years training and practicing for motor racing competitions .Ha passato anni ad allenarsi e praticare per le competizioni di **motorsport**.
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fan
[sostantivo]

someone who has a strong interest in and enthusiasm for a particular sport, team, or athlete

fan, tifoso

fan, tifoso

Ex: Many fans waited hours to get autographs from their favorite players .**Molti tifosi** hanno aspettato ore per ottenere autografi dai loro giocatori preferiti.
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riding
[sostantivo]

the state or act of a person who rides a horse

equitazione

equitazione

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