Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Spor

an organized event at which multiple athletic competitions are staged

the sport of competing in track and field events, including running races and various competitions in jumping and throwing

a competition that is held at the ground of an opponent

a sports match played on a team's own field or court, rather than at the opponent's location

requiring great physical effort or energy

to do a particular thing that is unlawful or wrong

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

the team, players, or tactics whose primary role is to prevent the opposing side from scoring or gaining advantage in a game or match

the controlled advancement of a ball by a player using repeated slight touches, kicks, or pushes to keep possession and move past opponents

a player positioned at the front of a soccer team whose main role is to score goals

the rectangular area in front of the goal on a soccer field where the goalkeeper can handle the ball and fouls may result in a penalty kick

a marked circle at the center of a sports field or court, used to regulate starting play or positioning

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

the action of putting the ball or puck into play to start a point or match

to give the ball to a teammate by kicking, throwing, etc.

the act or motion of rebounding after striking a surface

the athletic event or technique in track and field where athletes sprint and jump over hurdles set at regular distances along a track

done for recreation, not as an occupation

the ability of a person to resist fatigue or injury over time, especially during physical activity or stress

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

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

objects, records, or keepsakes preserved because they are connected with memorable people, events, places, or activities

an object that is awarded to the winner of a competition

a fitness machine with a moving surface that allows people to walk or run in one place for exercise

a room that people use in stores, gyms, schools, etc. to change or try on clothes

the mental or physical strength that makes one continue doing something hard for a long time