Woordenschat voor IELTS General (Score 8-9) - Sport

Hier leer je enkele Engelse woorden met betrekking tot sport die nodig zijn voor het General Training IELTS-examen.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)

curling

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a winter game where players slide round flat stones across the ice in order to hit a certain mark

curling, curlingspel

Ex: He watched in awe as the curling team executed a perfect shot, sending their stone curling around obstacles to land squarely in the center of the house.

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CrossFit

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a high-intensity fitness program that combines various exercises like weightlifting, cardio, and gymnastics

CrossFit, een high-intensity fitnessprogramma dat verschillende oefeningen combineert zoals gewichtheffen

Ex: CrossFit has gained popularity in recent years for its effectiveness in improving strength , endurance , and overall athletic performance , attracting athletes of all ages and fitness levels .

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parachuting

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the activity of jumping down from a flying plane with a parachute

parachutespringen, parachuting

Ex: Parachuting competitions test participants on precision landing and freefall maneuvers .**Parachutespringen** wedstrijden testen deelnemers op precisielanding en vrije val manoeuvres.

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lacrosse

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a game played on a field with two teams, each consisting of ten players using long-handled sticks with a net to throw, carry, and catch the ball

lacrosse, het lacrossespel

Ex: She cheered from the sidelines as her son scored a goal in the final seconds of the lacrosse match, securing the team's victory.

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floorball

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a team sport played indoors with plastic sticks and a lightweight ball, resembling indoor hockey

floorball, unihockey

Ex: He scored a hat trick in the floorball match , leading his team to victory with his precise shooting and strategic playmaking .

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tetherball

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an outdoor game played with a tall pole and a ball attached to a rope, where players hit the ball in opposite directions to wrap the rope around the pole in their favor

touwbal, bal aan een touw spel

Ex: Tetherball required quick reflexes and strategic positioning to outmaneuver opponents and strike the ball with enough force to win the game.

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seed

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

geplaatste speler, favoriet

Ex: The top seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds , showcasing their skill and dominance on the court .De **topgeplaatste speler** van het tennistoernooi ging moeiteloos door de eerste rondes, waarbij hij zijn vaardigheid en dominantie op de baan toonde.

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wild card

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a team or player that gains a tournament or playoff spot without meeting regular qualification criteria

wildcard, joker

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decathlon

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a competition consisting of ten different sports that takes place over two days

tienkamp, wedstrijd bestaande uit tien verschillende sporten

Ex: He struggled with fatigue during the final events of the decathlon but summoned the strength to finish strong and earn a podium spot .

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titlist

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who holds a title or championship in a particular activity or sport

titelhouder, kampioen

Ex: He was hailed as the new titlist in the world of chess , winning the championship match against the reigning grandmaster with a brilliant display of strategy and skill .Hij werd geprezen als de nieuwe **titelhouder** in de wereld van schaken, door het kampioenschap te winnen tegen de regerende grootmeester met een briljante vertoning van strategie en vaardigheid.

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contender

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person or team trying to win something in a contest, especially one with a strong chance of winning

kandidaat, tegenstander

Ex: He was determined to prove himself as a contender in the marathon , training rigorously and pushing himself to the limit in preparation for the race .Hij was vastbesloten om zichzelf te bewijzen als een **kandidaat** in de marathon, trainde rigoureus en duwde zichzelf tot het uiterste in voorbereiding op de race.

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rookie

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

nieuweling, beginner

Ex: The rookie journalist covered her first assignment with enthusiasm and determination , eager to prove herself in the competitive field of reporting .De **beginnende journalist** behandelde haar eerste opdracht met enthousiasme en vastberadenheid, gretig om zichzelf te bewijzen in het competitieve veld van verslaggeving.

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playoff

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the final match to determine the winning team or player when they have the same score

playoff, beslissingswedstrijd

Ex: The baseball playoffs were a thrilling showdown between the top teams in the league , with each game bringing fans to the edge of their seats as they watched their favorite teams battle for supremacy .De baseball-**playoffs** waren een spannende confrontatie tussen de beste teams in de competitie, waarbij elke wedstrijd de fans op het puntje van hun stoel bracht terwijl ze hun favoriete teams zagen strijden voor suprematie.

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grandstand finish

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an exciting or dramatic conclusion to a sporting event, often with a close or unexpected outcome

spectaculaire finish, dramatische afsluiting

Ex: The golf tournament reached a grandstand finish as the leader narrowly missed a putt on the final hole , opening the door for a sudden-death playoff to determine the winner .Het golftoernooi bereikte een **spectaculair einde** toen de leider op het laatste gat net een putt miste, wat de deur opende voor een sudden-death playoff om de winnaar te bepalen.

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most valuable player

[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the palyer that is judged to be the most significant or useful in the team

meest waardevolle speler, beste speler

Ex: The soccer goalkeeper was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after making a series of crucial saves and keeping clean sheets in several key matches.

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