Vocabulário para IELTS General (Pontuação 8-9) - Esportes

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)

curling

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

curling, jogo de curling

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

[substantivo]

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

CrossFit, um programa de fitness de alta intensidade que combina vários exercícios como levantamento de peso

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

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

paraquedismo, salto de paraquedas

Ex: Parachuting competitions test participants on precision landing and freefall maneuvers .As competições de **pára-quedismo** testam os participantes na aterragem de precisão e nas manobras em queda livre.

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lacrosse

[substantivo]

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, o jogo de lacrosse

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

[substantivo]

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

floorball, hóquei indoor

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

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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

bola ao poste, jogo da bola amarrada

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

[substantivo]

a strong and highly ranked player in a sports tournamnet

cabeça de chave, favorito

Ex: The top seed in the tennis tournament breezed through the early rounds , showcasing their skill and dominance on the court .O **cabeça de chave** do torneio de tênis passou facilmente pelas primeiras rodadas, mostrando sua habilidade e domínio na quadra.

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wild card

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

curinga, wild card

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decathlon

[substantivo]

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

decathlon, competição de dez provas

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

[substantivo]

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

detentor do título, campeão

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.Ele foi aclamado como o novo **titular** no mundo do xadrez, vencendo a partida do campeonato contra o grão-mestre reinante com uma brilhante exibição de estratégia e habilidade.

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contender

[substantivo]

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

concorrente, candidato

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 .Ele estava determinado a provar a si mesmo como um **concorrente** na maratona, treinando rigorosamente e se esforçando ao máximo na preparação para a corrida.

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rookie

[substantivo]

a person in their first year of professional competition or activity

novato, principiante

Ex: The rookie journalist covered her first assignment with enthusiasm and determination , eager to prove herself in the competitive field of reporting .A **jornalista novata** cobriu sua primeira atribuição com entusiasmo e determinação, ansiosa para provar a si mesma no campo competitivo da reportagem.

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playoff

[substantivo]

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

playoff, jogo de desempate

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 .Os **playoffs** de beisebol foram um confronto emocionante entre os melhores times da liga, com cada jogo levando os fãs à beira de seus assentos enquanto assistiam seus times favoritos lutarem pela supremacia.

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grandstand finish

[substantivo]

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

final espetacular, conclusão emocionante

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 .O torneio de golfe chegou a um **final emocionante** quando o líder perdeu por pouco um putt no buraco final, abrindo caminho para um playoff de morte súbita para determinar o vencedor.

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most valuable player

[substantivo]

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

jogador mais valioso, melhor jogador

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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