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Vocabolario per IELTS General (Punteggio 6-7) - Competizioni sportive

Qui, imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative alle competizioni sportive che sono necessarie per l'esame IELTS General Training.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
the Paralympics
[sostantivo]

a series of international contests in which people with physical disabilities take part in

paralympic

paralympic

Ex: The city is preparing to host the next Paralympics, and the community is excited about the event .La città si sta preparando ad ospitare le prossime **Paralimpiadi**, e la comunità è entusiasta dell'evento.
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ranking
[sostantivo]

the numerical position or order of teams and individuals based on their performance in a competition or over a period of time

classifica, posizione

classifica, posizione

Ex: The team's world ranking secured their spot in the international championship.Il **ranking** mondiale della squadra ha assicurato il suo posto nel campionato internazionale.
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runner-up
[sostantivo]

a person or team finishing in second place in a competition or event

finalista, secondo classificato

finalista, secondo classificato

Ex: The runner-up in the contest got a nice trophy as a reward .Il **secondo classificato** del concorso ha ricevuto un bel trofeo come premio.
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doping
[sostantivo]

the use of drugs by an athlete or racehorse in a competition in order to improve their performance

doping

doping

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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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underdog
[sostantivo]

an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result

sfavorito

sfavorito

Ex: The underdog film , with its low budget and unknown actors , became a surprise box office hit .Il film **underdog**, con il suo basso budget e attori sconosciuti, è diventato un sorprendente successo al botteghino.
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tournament
[sostantivo]

a series of sporting games in which teams or players compete against different rivals in different rounds until only one remains and that is the winner

torneo

torneo

Ex: The local golf tournament raised funds for charity while showcasing impressive talent .Il **torneo** di golf locale ha raccolto fondi per beneficenza mostrando un talento impressionante.
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qualifier
[sostantivo]

a preliminary event or competition determining which participants advance to the main event or competition

qualificatore

qualificatore

Ex: Winning the qualifier was crucial for advancing to the finals of the championship.Vincere il **qualificatore** è stato cruciale per avanzare alle finali del campionato.
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umpire
[sostantivo]

an official who is in charge of a game and makes sure players obey the rules in sports such as tennis, baseball, and cricket

arbitro

arbitro

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podium
[sostantivo]

a structure used in sports competitions consisting of three adjacent platforms of different levels, on which winners stand to receive their awards

podio

podio

Ex: After winning third place , he proudly stood on the lowest step of the podium to receive his medal .Dopo aver vinto il terzo posto, si è orgogliosamente posizionato sul gradino più basso del **podio** per ricevere la sua medaglia.
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time out
[sostantivo]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

timeout, pausa

timeout, pausa

Ex: The referee signaled a time out for an injury .L'arbitro ha segnalato un **timeout** per un infortunio.
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penalty
[sostantivo]

(in games and sports) a disadvantage that a team or player is given for violating a rule

penale

penale

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foul
[sostantivo]

an act in a sport that is against the rules and is not allowed

fallo

fallo

Ex: The athlete 's foul led to a disqualification in the race .Il **fallo** dell'atleta ha portato a una squalifica nella gara.
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to defeat someone or a group decisively in a competition

tramortire

tramortire

Ex: The team aimed to knock the reigning champions out of the tournament.La squadra mirava a **eliminare** i campioni in carica dal torneo.
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league
[sostantivo]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

lega

lega

Ex: Professional athletes often compete in international leagues.Gli atleti professionisti spesso gareggiano in **leghe** internazionali.
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to bench
[Verbo]

to remove a player from active play, typically having them sit on the sidelines

mettere in panchina, lasciare in panchina

mettere in panchina, lasciare in panchina

Ex: She benched herself voluntarily to give her teammates a chance to play .Si è **seduta** volontariamente per dare ai suoi compagni di squadra la possibilità di giocare.
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a multi-layered exercise consisted of short periods of demanding physical activities with less intense recovery periods in between

allenamento ad intervalli ad alta intensità

allenamento ad intervalli ad alta intensità

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dribble
[sostantivo]

an act of moving the ball along the ground with repeated slight touches or bounces, especially in soccer, hockey, and basketball

dribblare

dribblare

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to tackle
[Verbo]

to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby

contrastare, placcare

contrastare, placcare

Ex: The defender tackled him aggressively , earning a penalty for rough play .Il difensore lo ha **tacklato** aggressivamente, guadagnando un rigore per gioco duro.
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coach
[sostantivo]

someone who trains a person or team in sport

istruttore

istruttore

Ex: Under the guidance of their coach, the badminton team improved tremendously .Sotto la guida del loro **allenatore**, la squadra di badminton è migliorata enormemente.
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time trial
[sostantivo]

a race format where individuals or teams compete against the clock to achieve the fastest time

cronometro

cronometro

Ex: He struggled during the time trial but still managed to finish in the top ten.Ha faticato durante la **cronometro** ma è comunque riuscito a finire nei primi dieci.
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