Từ vựng IELTS chủ đề Sport (Thể thao)

physical educationCollocation

môn giáo dục thể chất

Physical education should be part of every school day.

Viết tắt: PE.

team spiritCollocation

tinh thần đồng đội

Playing football at school helped me develop team spirit.

leisure activitiesCollocation

các hoạt động giải trí

Leisure activities help people recover from a stressful week.

leisure: Anh-Anh /ˈleʒə/.

take upPhrasal verb

bắt đầu (một sở thích, môn thể thao)

I took up badminton last year to stay active.

Hợp Speaking Part 1 về sở thích.

trophy/ˈtrəʊfi/danh từ

cúp, chiến lợi phẩm

The team lifted the trophy after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

extreme sportsCollocation

các môn thể thao mạo hiểm

Extreme sports such as skydiving attract people who enjoy risk.

couch potatoThành ngữ

người lười vận động, chỉ ngồi xem TV

I used to be a couch potato, but now I go jogging every morning.

Thân mật, chỉ dùng trong Speaking.

tournament/ˈtʊənəmənt/danh từ

giải đấu

Our school organises a football tournament every summer.

outdoor activitiesCollocation

hoạt động ngoài trời

Outdoor activities like hiking help teenagers spend less time on screens.

referee/ˌrefəˈriː/danh từ

trọng tài

The referee's decision led to angry protests from the fans.

world recordCollocation

kỷ lục thế giới

Breaking a world record requires years of training.

Hay đi với: break/set/hold a world record.

keep fitCollocation

giữ dáng, giữ sức khoẻ

Swimming is one of the best ways to keep fit.

workout/ˈwɜːkaʊt/danh từ

buổi tập luyện

A twenty-minute workout at home can be just as effective as an hour at an expensive gym.

Danh từ viết liền: a workout; động từ viết tách: work out (tập luyện).

a tough workout · a home workout · do a workout

training sessionCollocation

buổi tập (huấn luyện)

Because the pitch was flooded after the storm, the coach cancelled the evening training session.

Hay đi với: attend/miss/lead a training session.

warm-up/ˈwɔːmʌp/danh từ

phần khởi động

Our captain led the warm-up while the groundskeeper checked the goalposts before the match.

Danh từ có gạch nối: a warm-up; động từ không gạch nối: warm up.

a proper warm-up · warm-up exercises · do a warm-up

stretching/ˈstretʃɪŋ/danh từ

(bài tập) giãn cơ

Ten minutes of stretching after each session left me far less stiff the next morning.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: stretching exercises; static/dynamic stretching.

stretching exercises · dynamic stretching · do some stretching

twisted ankleCollocation

(chấn thương) trẹo mắt cá chân

She finished the race despite a twisted ankle, but then had to rest for a month.

Động từ: twist your ankle. Gần nghĩa: sprained ankle (bong gân, thường nặng hơn).

rest dayCollocation

ngày nghỉ (không tập)

Taking at least one rest day a week gives your muscles time to repair and grow stronger.

Đếm được. Hay đi với: take/have a rest day.

gym/dʒɪm/danh từ

phòng tập thể hình, phòng gym

Cheap gym memberships in big cities have made weight training popular among Vietnamese students.

Hay đi với: go to the gym; join a gym. Viết đầy đủ: gymnasium.

go to the gym · join a gym · a gym membership

swimming poolCollocation

bể bơi

Every new school should have access to a swimming pool, because drowning is a serious risk in a country of rivers.

Hay gặp: an indoor/outdoor swimming pool; a public swimming pool.

football pitchCollocation

sân bóng đá

Turning an empty lot into a football pitch gave the teenagers in our district somewhere safe to play.

Anh: pitch; Mỹ: field. Dùng giới từ on: on the pitch.

tennis courtCollocation

sân quần vợt

Booking a tennis court in the city centre has become so expensive that many players now go to the suburbs.

court dùng cho tennis, cầu lông, bóng rổ; pitch dùng cho bóng đá, rugby.

sports hallCollocation

nhà thi đấu thể thao (trong nhà)

During the rainy season, PE lessons move into the sports hall so students can still play badminton.

Dùng cho bóng chuyền, cầu lông, bóng rổ trong nhà. Gần nghĩa: gymnasium.

team sportCollocation

môn thể thao đồng đội

Playing a team sport teaches children how to win and lose gracefully alongside their friends.

Đối lập: individual sport. Hay đi với: play/take up a team sport.

water sportCollocation

môn thể thao dưới nước

Coastal towns such as Nha Trang attract young tourists by offering almost every water sport, from kayaking to kitesurfing.

Thường số nhiều: water sports. Ví dụ: surfing, jet-skiing, kayaking.

winter sportCollocation

môn thể thao mùa đông

Few Vietnamese athletes take up a winter sport, as there is almost no snow or ice to train on.

Thường số nhiều: winter sports. Ví dụ: skiing, snowboarding, ice skating.

martial artsCollocation

võ thuật

Many parents enrol their children in martial arts classes to build discipline as well as fitness.

Thường dùng số nhiều. Ví dụ: karate, judo, vovinam. Người tập: martial artist.

cricket/ˈkrɪkɪt/danh từ

môn cricket (cri-kê)

A single game of cricket can last several days, which puzzles many visitors to England.

Nghĩa khác: con dế. Người chơi: cricketer.

play cricket · a cricket match · a cricket bat

rugby/ˈrʌɡbi/danh từ

môn bóng bầu dục rugby

Rugby is far more physical than football, so players need strong necks and shoulders to avoid injury.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: play rugby; a rugby match/team.

play rugby · a rugby match · a rugby team

badminton/ˈbædmɪntən/danh từ

cầu lông

Groups of neighbours play badminton in the park at dawn before the streets get too hot.

Không đếm được, không dùng the: play badminton. Quả cầu: shuttlecock.

play badminton · a badminton court · a badminton racket

table tennisCollocation

bóng bàn

Table tennis is popular in offices because it needs little space and offers a quick break from screens.

Thân mật: ping-pong. Vợt bóng bàn: bat (Anh), paddle (Mỹ).

hockey/ˈhɒki/danh từ

khúc côn cầu

In Britain, hockey usually refers to the game played on grass, whereas Americans use the word for ice hockey.

Anh: hockey (trên cỏ); Mỹ: hockey = ice hockey. Gậy: hockey stick.

play hockey · ice hockey · a hockey stick

match/mætʃ/danh từ

trận đấu

Ticket prices for a single league match have risen so much that many loyal fans now watch at home.

Anh: match; Mỹ: game. Hay gặp: win/lose/play a match.

a football match · win a match · a home match

league/liːɡ/danh từ

giải đấu (vòng tròn tính điểm)

Winning the league requires consistency over a whole season, not just one lucky afternoon.

Hay gặp: top of the league; the league table (bảng xếp hạng).

win the league · top of the league · the league table

cup finalCollocation

trận chung kết cúp

Thousands of fans travelled overnight by coach to watch their team play in the cup final.

Hay đi với: reach/win the cup final. Giải cúp đấu loại trực tiếp, khác league.

friendly matchCollocation

trận giao hữu

Coaches use a friendly match before the season starts to test new players without the pressure of points.

Thường gọi tắt: a friendly. Không tính điểm, không có danh hiệu.

half-time/ˌhɑːfˈtaɪm/danh từ

giờ nghỉ giữa hiệp

The coach's angry speech at half-time clearly worked, because the team scored twice in the second half.

Thường không có mạo từ: at half-time. Mỹ viết halftime.

at half-time · the half-time score · a half-time break

score/skɔː/danh từ

tỉ số

The score was level at one each until the last minute, when the home side scored with a header.

Hay gặp: the final score; keep score. Động từ cùng dạng: score a goal.

the final score · keep score · the half-time score

draw/drɔː/danh từ

trận hoà

A draw away from home against the league leaders felt almost like a victory for the young squad.

Anh: draw; Mỹ: tie. Hay gặp: end in a draw; a goalless draw.

end in a draw · a goalless draw · a hard-earned draw

win/wɪn/danh từ

trận thắng, chiến thắng

A narrow win over their local rivals lifted the team's confidence before the final.

Đếm được: a win. Trang trọng hơn: victory. Thắng ai dùng beat, không dùng win.

a narrow win · an easy win · a home win

trainer/ˈtreɪnə/danh từ

huấn luyện viên (thể lực)

Hiring a personal trainer for a few sessions can teach you to lift weights safely.

Hay gặp: a personal trainer. Anh: trainers (số nhiều) còn là giày thể thao.

a personal trainer · a fitness trainer

captain/ˈkæptɪn/danh từ

đội trưởng

A good captain stays calm under pressure and encourages teammates who are struggling.

Hay gặp: team captain; be named captain. Động từ: captain a team.

team captain · club captain · be named captain

supporter/səˈpɔːtə/danh từ

cổ động viên

A lifelong supporter of the club, my grandfather has not missed a home game in decades.

supporter thường gắn với một đội cụ thể; fan có nghĩa rộng hơn.

a loyal supporter · football supporters · a lifelong supporter

medal/ˈmedl/danh từ

huy chương

Winning a medal at a regional competition can change the life of an athlete from a poor rural family.

Hay gặp: win a gold/silver/bronze medal. Đừng nhầm với metal (kim loại).

win a medal · a gold medal · a medal ceremony

hobby/ˈhɒbi/danh từ

sở thích, thú vui (lúc rảnh)

Taking up a creative hobby after retirement can keep the mind sharp and prevent loneliness.

Đếm được: hobbies. Hay đi với: take up/have a hobby.

take up a hobby · a favourite hobby · an expensive hobby

leisure timeCollocation

thời gian rảnh rỗi

Young professionals in big cities often spend their limited leisure time scrolling on their phones rather than exercising.

Không đếm được. Anh đọc leisure /ˈleʒə/. Gần nghĩa: free time, spare time.

fishing/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/danh từ

câu cá (thú vui)

For my father, fishing at the lake on Sunday mornings is less about catching fish than about peace and quiet.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: go fishing. Nghĩa khác: nghề đánh bắt cá.

go fishing · a fishing rod · a fishing trip

gardening/ˈɡɑːdnɪŋ/danh từ

(việc) làm vườn

Gardening on a balcony gives apartment dwellers fresh herbs and a surprising amount of gentle exercise.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: do some gardening; gardening tools.

do some gardening · gardening tools · a gardening club

photography/fəˈtɒɡrəfi/danh từ

nhiếp ảnh

Joining a photography club pushed me to explore parts of my own city I had never noticed.

Chú ý trọng âm: photography /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/, khác photograph /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/.

a photography club · landscape photography · take up photography

chess/tʃes/danh từ

cờ vua

Teaching chess in primary schools can improve children's concentration and problem-solving skills.

Không đếm được, không dùng a: play chess. Một ván cờ: a game of chess.

play chess · a game of chess · a chess club

board gameCollocation

trò chơi cờ bàn

Playing a board game together at weekends gives families a break from their phones.

Đếm được: board games. Ví dụ: chess, cờ cá ngựa.

jigsaw puzzleCollocation

trò chơi ghép hình

Completing a thousand-piece jigsaw puzzle with my grandmother became our favourite rainy-day activity.

Thân mật: a jigsaw. Hay đi với: do/complete a jigsaw puzzle.

dance classCollocation

lớp học nhảy, lớp học khiêu vũ

A weekly dance class is a fun way to exercise for people who find the gym boring.

Hay đi với: take/join/go to a dance class.

book clubCollocation

câu lạc bộ đọc sách

Our neighbourhood book club meets once a month in a café to discuss a novel chosen by one member.

Đếm được. Hay đi với: join/run/start a book club.

train/treɪn/động từ

tập luyện

Professional swimmers often train twice a day, starting well before sunrise.

train FOR a competition. Danh từ: training (không đếm được).

train hard · train for a marathon · train every day

jog/dʒɒɡ/động từ

chạy bộ (chậm và đều)

Hundreds of residents jog around the lake every evening once the temperature drops.

Chậm hơn run. Danh từ: go for a jog; jogging.

go for a jog · jog around the park · jog slowly

swim/swɪm/động từ

bơi

Every child should learn to swim at primary school, especially in provinces with many rivers and canals.

Quá khứ: swam; phân từ: swum. Hay gặp: go swimming; swim lengths.

learn to swim · swim lengths · go swimming

dive/daɪv/động từ

lặn; nhảy cầu (xuống nước)

Tourists who dive near the coral reefs must be careful not to touch or damage them.

Quá khứ (Anh): dived; Mỹ: dove. Môn lặn/nhảy cầu: diving.

dive into the pool · scuba dive · learn to dive

kick/kɪk/động từ

đá

Young children learn to kick a ball long before they understand any of the rules of football.

Danh từ: a kick. Cụm liên quan: kick off (bắt đầu trận đấu).

kick a ball · kick the ball away · kick hard

throw/θrəʊ/động từ

ném

In the javelin event, athletes must throw from behind a line without stepping over it.

Quá khứ: threw; phân từ: thrown. Hay gặp: throw the javelin/discus.

throw a ball · throw the javelin · throw far

catch/kætʃ/động từ

bắt (bóng)

Goalkeepers practise for hours to catch shots cleanly instead of pushing them back into danger.

Quá khứ: caught. Danh từ: a catch; drop a catch (làm rơi bóng).

catch a ball · catch it cleanly

compete/kəmˈpiːt/động từ

thi đấu, cạnh tranh

Athletes from poorer countries often struggle to compete with rivals who train in modern facilities.

compete IN a competition; compete AGAINST/WITH sb; compete FOR a prize.

compete in a tournament · compete against rivals · compete for a medal

beat/biːt/động từ

đánh bại, thắng (đối thủ)

Our school team beat a much stronger side by working harder and defending as a unit.

beat + đối thủ; win + trận đấu/giải. Không nói win somebody.

beat a rival · beat the record · narrowly beat

fit/fɪt/tính từ

khoẻ mạnh, có thể lực tốt

You do not need expensive equipment to stay fit; walking and bodyweight exercises are enough.

Hay gặp: keep/stay fit; fit and healthy. Danh từ: fitness.

keep fit · stay fit · physically fit

active/ˈæktɪv/tính từ

năng động, chăm vận động

Staying active in old age, even through light housework, helps people remain independent for longer.

Hay gặp: stay/keep active; physically active. Trái nghĩa: inactive.

stay active · physically active · an active lifestyle

sporty/ˈspɔːti/tính từ

mê thể thao, giỏi thể thao

I was never sporty at school, but I discovered a love of running in my thirties.

Thân mật. Nghĩa khác: (xe, quần áo) kiểu thể thao.

the sporty type · sporty clothes

exhausting/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/tính từ

làm kiệt sức, rất mệt

Cycling uphill in the midday sun was exhausting, but the view from the top made it worthwhile.

exhausting (gây mệt) khác exhausted (cảm thấy mệt): The race was exhausting.

physically exhausting · an exhausting day

get intoPhrasal verb

bắt đầu thích, bắt đầu theo (một môn, sở thích)

My sister started to get into rock climbing after a friend took her to an indoor wall.

get into + danh từ/V-ing: get into running. Quá khứ: got into.

join inPhrasal verb

tham gia (hoạt động cùng người khác)

The PE teacher makes sure that shy pupils are invited to join in rather than left on the bench.

join in (sth): tham gia hoạt động đang diễn ra; join: gia nhập (câu lạc bộ).

sports clubCollocation

câu lạc bộ thể thao

Belonging to a local sports club helps newcomers to a city make friends quickly.

Hay đi với: join/belong to a sports club.

changing roomCollocation

phòng thay đồ

Dirty showers and a broken changing room can put people off using a public pool altogether.

Anh: changing room; Mỹ: locker room. Thường số nhiều: changing rooms.

running shoesCollocation

giày chạy bộ

A good pair of running shoes is the only real investment a beginner needs to start jogging.

Anh còn gọi: trainers. Hay gặp: a pair of running shoes.

water bottleCollocation

bình nước (mang theo)

Carrying a refillable water bottle to training saves money and cuts plastic waste.

Hay gặp: a refillable/reusable water bottle.

stopwatch/ˈstɒpwɒtʃ/danh từ

đồng hồ bấm giờ

Our PE teacher timed each runner with a stopwatch to record their progress over the term.

Hay gặp: time sb with a stopwatch; start/stop the stopwatch.

time with a stopwatch · start the stopwatch

cheer/tʃɪə/động từ

cổ vũ, reo hò

Crowds lined the streets to cheer as the marathon runners passed through the old quarter.

cheer (for) sb; cheer sb on. Danh từ: a cheer.

cheer loudly · cheer for a team · cheer and clap

sweat/swet/động từ

đổ mồ hôi

I sweat so much during summer training that I keep a spare shirt in my bag.

Đọc /swet/. Danh từ cùng dạng. Thành ngữ: no sweat (dễ thôi).

sweat heavily · sweat a lot

professional/prəˈfeʃənl/tính từ

chuyên nghiệp

Very few talented teenagers go on to have a professional career, so they also need a back-up plan.

Trái nghĩa: amateur (nghiệp dư). Hay gặp: turn professional (lên chuyên nghiệp).

a professional footballer · turn professional · a professional career

home/həʊm/tính từ

(thuộc) sân nhà

The home crowd roared every time their team won the ball back.

Hay gặp: home team/fans/match/win. Trái nghĩa: away.

the home team · a home match · home fans

away/əˈweɪ/tính từ

(thuộc) sân khách

Away fans were kept in a separate section of the stadium to prevent fights.

Hay gặp: away team/fans/game; an away win. Trái nghĩa: home.

the away team · an away game · away fans

outdoor/ˈaʊtdɔː/tính từ

(ở) ngoài trời

Outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking give children a confidence that classroom lessons rarely can.

Tính từ, đứng trước danh từ: outdoor sports. Trạng từ: outdoors.

outdoor activities · an outdoor pool · outdoor sports

indoor/ˈɪndɔː/tính từ

(ở) trong nhà

Throughout the hottest months, indoor sports like badminton and table tennis attract the most players.

Tính từ: indoor; trạng từ: indoors (stay indoors).

an indoor pool · indoor sports · indoor climbing

take part inCụm từ

tham gia (hoạt động, cuộc thi)

Encouraging older people to take part in community sports can reduce loneliness as well as improve fitness.

take part IN sth (không dùng at/on). Trang trọng hơn: participate in.

cheer onPhrasal verb

cổ vũ, động viên (ai) tiến lên

Families gathered at the finish line to cheer on runners of every age and ability.

cheer sb on / cheer on sb. Gần nghĩa: support; Mỹ: root for.

come firstCụm từ

về nhất, đứng đầu

Nobody in my family expected me to come first in the school cross-country race, least of all me.

Tương tự: come second/last. Nghĩa khác: quan trọng nhất (Family comes first).

sports dayCollocation

ngày hội thể thao (ở trường)

Sports day at my primary school was less about winning and more about the sack race and the cheering parents.

Ở Anh: ngày hội thể thao hằng năm của trường. Dùng giới từ on: on sports day.

competitive sportCollocation

thể thao mang tính thi đấu

Competitive sport teaches children how to handle both winning and losing.

spectator/spekˈteɪtə/danh từ

khán giả (xem trực tiếp)

Thousands of spectators filled the stadium for the final.

Phân biệt: spectator (xem thể thao) và audience (xem biểu diễn).

professional athleteCollocation

vận động viên chuyên nghiệp

Professional athletes often earn far more than nurses or teachers.

sportsmanship/ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/danh từ

tinh thần thể thao (fair play)

Good sportsmanship means shaking hands with the other team after a defeat.

pastime/ˈpɑːstaɪm/danh từ

thú tiêu khiển

Fishing is a relaxing pastime for many retired people.

Trang trọng hơn hobby; dùng được cả Writing.

host/həʊst/động từ

đăng cai (sự kiện)

Hosting the Olympic Games can leave a city with huge debts.

Danh từ: host city/country.

sponsorship/ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/danh từ

sự tài trợ

Sponsorship deals allow clubs to pay higher salaries.

Động từ: sponsor. Người tài trợ: a sponsor.

stamina/ˈstæmɪnə/danh từ

sức bền

Long-distance running requires great stamina and mental strength.

fan baseCollocation

lượng người hâm mộ

The club has built a huge fan base across Asia.

unwind/ʌnˈwaɪnd/động từ

thư giãn, xả hơi

Playing the guitar is how I unwind after work.

Hợp Speaking; gần nghĩa: relax, wind down.

opponent/əˈpəʊnənt/danh từ

đối thủ

She studied videos of her opponent before the match.

amateur/ˈæmətə/tính từ

nghiệp dư

Amateur players train after work for the love of the game.

Trái nghĩa: professional.

daily step countCollocation

số bước chân đi được mỗi ngày

Taking the stairs instead of the lift is a simple way to boost your daily step count at work.

Hay đi với: track/increase/boost your daily step count.

endurance/ɪnˈdjʊərəns/danh từ

sức bền

Marathon runners build endurance through long, slow runs rather than short bursts of speed.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: a test of endurance; endurance sports.

build endurance · a test of endurance · endurance athletes

strength trainingCollocation

tập luyện sức mạnh (với tạ, dây kháng lực)

Strength training twice a week helps older adults keep their muscles and bones strong.

Không đếm được. Gần nghĩa: weight training, resistance training.

flexibility/ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/danh từ

độ dẻo dai, độ linh hoạt (của cơ thể)

Yoga improves flexibility, which can reduce the risk of injury in other sports.

Không đếm được. Tính từ: flexible. Nghĩa khác: sự linh hoạt (giờ giấc, kế hoạch).

improve flexibility · joint flexibility

cool-down/ˈkuːldaʊn/danh từ

phần thả lỏng (sau khi tập)

A gentle cool-down of walking and stretching helps your heart rate return to normal after a hard run.

Danh từ: a cool-down; động từ: cool down. Anh còn gọi là warm-down.

a gentle cool-down · cool-down exercises

aerobic exerciseCollocation

bài tập thể dục nhịp điệu (tốt cho tim phổi)

Brisk walking, cycling and swimming are all forms of aerobic exercise that strengthen the heart.

aerobic đọc /eəˈrəʊbɪk/. Đối lập: anaerobic exercise (bài tập ngắn, cường độ cao).

sports injuryCollocation

chấn thương thể thao

A sports injury in your teens can cause joint problems decades later if it is not treated properly.

Hay gặp: suffer/treat a sports injury; a sports injury clinic.

pulled muscleCollocation

(chấn thương) căng cơ, giãn cơ

A pulled muscle usually heals with rest and ice, but returning to training too soon can make it worse.

Động từ: pull a muscle. Gần nghĩa: strained muscle.

running trackCollocation

đường chạy (điền kinh)

The town's only running track is so worn out that athletes have to train on the road instead.

Gần nghĩa: athletics track. Một vòng chạy: a lap of the track.

climbing wallCollocation

tường leo núi nhân tạo

The new climbing wall at the youth centre has attracted teenagers who never enjoyed team sports.

Hay gặp: an indoor climbing wall. Môn liên quan: rock climbing, bouldering.

individual sportCollocation

môn thể thao cá nhân

Shy children sometimes do better in an individual sport like swimming, where they set their own goals.

Đối lập: team sport. Ví dụ: tennis, golf, swimming.

contact sportCollocation

môn thể thao có va chạm, đối kháng

Parents worry that a contact sport such as rugby could leave their children with head injuries.

Ví dụ: rugby, boxing, judo. Đối lập: non-contact sport.

extreme sportCollocation

môn thể thao mạo hiểm

Insurance companies often refuse to cover anyone who takes up an extreme sport such as base jumping.

Thường số nhiều: extreme sports. Ví dụ: skydiving, bungee jumping.

athletics/æθˈletɪks/danh từ

điền kinh

Athletics requires very little equipment, which makes it ideal for schools with small budgets.

Động từ chia số ít: athletics is. Mỹ gọi là track and field.

an athletics track · an athletics club · athletics competitions

gymnastics/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/danh từ

thể dục dụng cụ

Gymnastics demands years of training from a very young age, which can put great pressure on children.

Động từ chia số ít: gymnastics is. Vận động viên: gymnast.

artistic gymnastics · a gymnastics coach

rowing/ˈrəʊɪŋ/danh từ

môn chèo thuyền

Rowing works almost every muscle in the body, which is why many gyms install rowing machines.

Không đếm được. Động từ: row /rəʊ/. Hay gặp: go rowing; a rowing machine.

a rowing club · a rowing machine · go rowing

kick-off/ˈkɪkɒf/danh từ

giờ bóng lăn, lúc bắt đầu trận đấu

Fans packed the streets around the stadium more than an hour before kick-off.

Danh từ có gạch nối; động từ: kick off. Hay gặp: before/after kick-off.

before kick-off · an early kick-off · kick-off time

final whistleCollocation

tiếng còi kết thúc trận đấu

When the final whistle blew, the exhausted players fell to their knees in relief.

Hay gặp: the final whistle blows/goes; at the final whistle.

defeat/dɪˈfiːt/danh từ

thất bại, trận thua

After a heavy defeat in the opening game, the coach made five changes to the starting line-up.

Hay gặp: suffer a defeat; a narrow/heavy defeat. Động từ cùng dạng: defeat sb.

suffer a defeat · a heavy defeat · admit defeat

umpire/ˈʌmpaɪə/danh từ

trọng tài (quần vợt, cricket, bóng chày)

Video replays now allow players to challenge an umpire's call, which has made top-level tennis fairer.

umpire dùng cho tennis, cricket; referee dùng cho bóng đá, rugby, quyền anh.

the umpire's decision · a line umpire

squad/skwɒd/danh từ

đội hình, danh sách cầu thủ (của một đội)

The national squad for the tournament includes several teenagers who have never played abroad.

squad: toàn bộ cầu thủ được triệu tập; team: những người ra sân.

the national squad · a squad of 23 players · squad rotation

substitute/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/danh từ

cầu thủ dự bị, người vào thay

With ten minutes left, a teenage substitute replaced the tired striker and changed the whole match.

Thân mật: sub. Hay gặp: come on as a substitute; the substitutes' bench.

come on as a substitute · a late substitute · the substitutes' bench

personal bestCollocation

thành tích tốt nhất của bản thân

She did not win a medal, but she ran a personal best and was proud of her progress.

Viết tắt: PB. Hay đi với: set/achieve/beat a personal best.

podium/ˈpəʊdiəm/danh từ

bục nhận giải

Standing on the podium while the national anthem played was the proudest moment of her career.

Hay gặp: on the podium; a podium finish (về đích trong top 3).

on the podium · a podium finish · step onto the podium

prize moneyCollocation

tiền thưởng (giải đấu)

Many athletes argue that equal prize money for men and women should be standard in every sport.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: win/share prize money; equal prize money.

recreation/ˌrekriˈeɪʃn/danh từ

(hoạt động) giải trí, thư giãn

City planners should set aside more land for recreation, such as parks and riverside walking paths.

Không đếm được. Tính từ: recreational. Hay gặp: recreation facilities.

recreation facilities · outdoor recreation · a recreation ground

birdwatching/ˈbɜːdwɒtʃɪŋ/danh từ

(thú) ngắm chim

Birdwatching in national parks has become a quiet hobby for city dwellers who want to escape the noise.

Không đếm được. Người ngắm chim: birdwatcher.

go birdwatching · a birdwatching trip

knitting/ˈnɪtɪŋ/danh từ

(việc) đan len

Knitting has become trendy again among young people looking for a relaxing break from screens.

Không đếm được. Động từ: knit (k câm). Hay gặp: knitting needles.

knitting needles · take up knitting

sprint/sprɪnt/động từ

chạy nước rút

Even tired runners usually find the energy to sprint the last hundred metres of a race.

Danh từ: a sprint. Vận động viên chạy cự ly ngắn: sprinter.

sprint for the line · sprint the last lap

row/rəʊ/động từ

chèo (thuyền)

University students who row before lectures often say the early training sharpens their focus for the rest of the day.

Đọc /rəʊ/; khác row /raʊ/ (trận cãi nhau). Danh từ môn thể thao: rowing.

row a boat · row across the lake

qualify/ˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/động từ

giành quyền tham dự, vượt qua vòng loại

The whole country celebrated when the national women's team managed to qualify for a major tournament for the first time.

qualify FOR a competition. Vòng loại: qualifier; danh từ: qualification.

qualify for the final · fail to qualify · qualify automatically

loosen upPhrasal verb

khởi động cho cơ bắp mềm ra

A few minutes of skipping helps you loosen up before a game of badminton.

Nghĩa khác: thư giãn, bớt căng thẳng. Gần nghĩa: limber up, warm up.

unfit/ʌnˈfɪt/tính từ

thể lực kém, không khoẻ

After months of working from home, I was so unfit that climbing three flights of stairs left me breathless.

Trái nghĩa: fit. Nghĩa khác: không đủ điều kiện (unfit for work).

hopelessly unfit · unfit and overweight

athletic/æθˈletɪk/tính từ

khoẻ khoắn, giỏi vận động

Children who are less athletic should still be encouraged to enjoy PE rather than feel embarrassed by it.

Hay gặp: an athletic build (vóc dáng săn chắc); athletic ability.

an athletic build · athletic ability

inactive/ɪnˈæktɪv/tính từ

ít hoạt động, không vận động

Teenagers who are inactive during the school holidays often lose fitness surprisingly quickly.

Danh từ: inactivity (physical inactivity). Trái nghĩa: active.

physically inactive · remain inactive

knock outPhrasal verb

loại (khỏi giải); hạ đo ván

A small amateur side managed to knock out the defending champions in the second round.

Bị động: be knocked out of a competition. Danh từ: knockout (đấu loại trực tiếp).

club membershipCollocation

tư cách hội viên câu lạc bộ

Rising club membership fees are pricing working-class families out of sports like golf and tennis.

Hay gặp: club membership fees; renew your club membership.

club volunteerCollocation

tình nguyện viên của câu lạc bộ

Without a single paid employee, the swimming club relies on every club volunteer to run training and competitions.

Nhiều câu lạc bộ nghiệp dư ở Anh hoạt động hoàn toàn nhờ club volunteers.

school sportCollocation

thể thao học đường

Cutting funding for school sport could leave a whole generation less active and less healthy.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: funding for school sport; school sports facilities.

playing fieldCollocation

sân thể thao (bãi cỏ ngoài trời)

Selling the only playing field in the area to a property developer angered local parents.

Thành ngữ liên quan: a level playing field (sân chơi bình đẳng).

scoreboard/ˈskɔːbɔːd/danh từ

bảng tỉ số

With the home team three goals ahead on the scoreboard, some fans began to leave early to beat the traffic.

Hay gặp: on the scoreboard; an electronic scoreboard.

an electronic scoreboard · on the scoreboard

home groundCollocation

sân nhà

Moving away from its historic home ground upset many fans who had watched the team there for generations.

Nghĩa bóng: lĩnh vực sở trường (be on home ground). Gần nghĩa: home stadium.

pre-season/ˌpriːˈsiːzn/danh từ

giai đoạn chuẩn bị trước mùa giải

Clubs often tour Asia during pre-season to attract new fans and earn extra money.

Hay dùng như tính từ: pre-season training/friendlies.

pre-season training · a pre-season tour · during pre-season

penalty kickCollocation

quả phạt đền

Missing a penalty kick in the last minute of a final can haunt a player for years.

Thường gọi tắt: penalty. Hay gặp: take/score/miss a penalty; a penalty shootout.

free kickCollocation

quả đá phạt

The referee awarded a free kick just outside the box, and the captain curled it into the top corner.

Hay gặp: award/take a free kick; a direct free kick.

extra timeCollocation

hiệp phụ

Neither team could score in extra time, so the match went to a penalty shootout.

Anh: extra time; Mỹ: overtime. Đừng nhầm với injury time (bù giờ).

injury timeCollocation

thời gian bù giờ

A goal deep into injury time broke the hearts of the visiting supporters.

Gần nghĩa: stoppage time, added time. Khác extra time (hiệp phụ).

fair playCollocation

tinh thần thi đấu trung thực, cao thượng

Coaches of youth teams should value fair play above winning at all costs.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: a sense of fair play; a fair play award.

supporters' clubCollocation

hội cổ động viên

The supporters' club organises cheap coaches so that fans can travel to away games together.

Chú ý dấu sở hữu số nhiều: supporters'. Hay gặp: join the supporters' club.

sports kitCollocation

bộ đồ và dụng cụ thể thao

Some families cannot afford new sports kit every year, so the school runs a second-hand exchange.

kit (Anh) thường không đếm được: quần áo, dụng cụ cho một môn. Hay gặp: football kit.

shin padsCollocation

miếng bảo vệ ống đồng

Referees in youth leagues will not let children play unless they are wearing shin pads.

Anh: shin pads; Mỹ: shin guards. Luôn dùng số nhiều.

heart rate monitorCollocation

thiết bị đo nhịp tim

Wearing a heart rate monitor helps runners stay in the right training zone instead of pushing too hard.

Có thể là đồng hồ đeo tay hoặc dây đeo ngực. Hay gặp: wear a heart rate monitor.

chant/tʃɑːnt/động từ

hô vang (lặp đi lặp lại)

Home fans chant the players' names throughout the match to keep their spirits up.

Danh từ: a chant. Khác cheer: chant là hô đi hô lại một câu, một tên.

chant slogans · chant a player's name

dribble/ˈdrɪbl/động từ

rê bóng, dẫn bóng

Street football taught him to dribble past defenders in very tight spaces.

dribble past sb. Nghĩa khác: chảy nước dãi.

dribble past defenders · dribble the ball

pedal/ˈpedl/động từ

đạp (xe đạp)

Riders had to pedal hard against the wind on the coastal stretch of the race.

Quá khứ (Anh): pedalled. Danh từ: pedal (bàn đạp). Khác peddle (bán rong).

pedal hard · pedal uphill

paddle/ˈpædl/động từ

chèo (thuyền kayak, xuồng)

We learnt to paddle a kayak on the quiet lake beside our campsite.

paddle: mái chèo đơn, cầm tay; row: mái chèo gắn vào thuyền. Anh: paddle còn là lội nước.

paddle a kayak · paddle a canoe

sporting/ˈspɔːtɪŋ/tính từ

(thuộc) thể thao

Hosting a major sporting event can boost tourism, but it often leaves cities with costly empty stadiums.

Hay gặp: a sporting event/achievement. Khác sporty (thích thể thao).

a sporting event · sporting achievements · sporting facilities

undefeated/ˌʌndɪˈfiːtɪd/tính từ

bất bại, chưa thua trận nào

The girls' volleyball team went undefeated all season, winning every match without dropping a set.

Hay gặp: remain/stay/go undefeated. Gần nghĩa: unbeaten.

remain undefeated · an undefeated season · go undefeated

physically activeCollocation

năng vận động thể chất

Pupils who are physically active for an hour a day tend to concentrate better in class.

Hay gặp: stay/remain physically active. Danh từ: physical activity.

well-attended/ˌweləˈtendɪd/tính từ

đông người tham dự

The free yoga sessions in the park were surprisingly well-attended, even on cold mornings.

Trái nghĩa: poorly attended. Hay gặp: a well-attended event/meeting.

a well-attended event · well-attended classes

warm downPhrasal verb

thả lỏng (sau khi tập, thi đấu)

It is tempting to skip it, but taking ten minutes to warm down can prevent stiffness the next day.

Tiếng Anh Anh; gần nghĩa: cool down. Danh từ: a warm-down.

line upPhrasal verb

xếp hàng; đứng vào đội hình

Before kick-off, both teams line up in the tunnel and walk out onto the pitch together.

Danh từ: line-up (đội hình ra sân). Nghĩa khác: sắp xếp, lên lịch.

send offPhrasal verb

đuổi khỏi sân (phạt thẻ đỏ)

Referees will send off any player who deliberately elbows an opponent in the face.

Thường dùng bị động: be sent off. Danh từ: a sending-off.

bring onPhrasal verb

tung (cầu thủ) vào sân

When his tired team desperately needed a goal, the coach decided to bring on a fresh striker.

Ngược lại: take off (rút ra). Nghĩa khác: gây ra (bring on an asthma attack).

sit outPhrasal verb

ngồi ngoài, không tham gia (trận, hoạt động)

With a sore knee, she had to sit out the final two games of the tournament.

sit out sth / sit sth out. Thường vì chấn thương hoặc mệt.

pair upPhrasal verb

ghép cặp, bắt cặp

In the first class, the instructor asked us to pair up with someone of a similar height and weight.

pair up WITH sb. Gần nghĩa: team up.

fun runCollocation

cuộc chạy vui (không nặng thành tích)

Every spring our company organises a fun run, and staff dress up in silly costumes to raise money.

Thường để gây quỹ; ai cũng tham gia được, không cần tập nhiều.

charity runCollocation

cuộc chạy gây quỹ từ thiện

My mother trained for months to complete her first charity run, raising money for a children's hospital.

Hay đi với: do/take part in a charity run; sponsor sb for a charity run.

youth teamCollocation

đội trẻ

Several players from the club's youth team have already been called up to the national squad.

Hay gặp: play for the youth team; a youth team coach.

veteran playerCollocation

cầu thủ kỳ cựu, lão tướng

A veteran player can steady a young team in tense moments simply by staying calm.

veteran = người lâu năm, nhiều kinh nghiệm; nghĩa khác: cựu chiến binh.

on the ballThành ngữ

nhanh nhạy, nắm bắt tình hình nhanh

The new team manager is really on the ball: she had the travel, kit and training plans sorted within a week.

Thân mật, hợp Speaking. Hay đi với: be/stay on the ball.

throw in the towelThành ngữ

bỏ cuộc, chịu thua

After two months of painful early sessions, I was tempted to throw in the towel and cancel my gym membership.

Gốc từ quyền anh. Thân mật. Gần nghĩa: give up, admit defeat.

neck and neckThành ngữ

ngang ngửa, bám sát nhau

The two rowers were neck and neck until the final few strokes, when the younger one pulled ahead.

Gốc từ đua ngựa. Dùng cả cho bầu cử, doanh số.

raise the barThành ngữ

nâng cao tiêu chuẩn, đặt mức cao hơn

The young gymnast's routine was so difficult that it will raise the bar for everyone competing next year.

Gốc từ nhảy cao, nhảy sào. Hay gặp: raise the bar for sb/sth.

home advantageCollocation

lợi thế sân nhà

Our coach mentioned home advantage when we discussed the noisy crowd expected at Sunday's match.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: enjoy/have home advantage.

performance-enhancing drugsCollocation

chất kích thích tăng thành tích

Athletes caught using performance-enhancing drugs should be banned for life.

grassroots sportCollocation

thể thao phong trào, cộng đồng

Funding grassroots sport helps more children join local clubs.

exertion/ɪɡˈzɜːʃn/danh từ

sự gắng sức

Climbing the steep path required more physical exertion than my usual walk along the river.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: physical exertion. Động từ: exert yourself.

physical exertion · after exertion · sudden exertion

overtraining/ˌəʊvəˈtreɪnɪŋ/danh từ

(sự) tập luyện quá sức

Constant tiredness and poor sleep can be early signs of overtraining in young athletes.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: signs of overtraining; avoid overtraining.

signs of overtraining · avoid overtraining

bridleway/ˈbraɪdlweɪ/danh từ

đường mòn cho người cưỡi ngựa, đi bộ, đạp xe

Cyclists and horse riders share the bridleway that runs along the edge of the forest.

Từ tiếng Anh Anh. Khác footpath (chỉ dành cho người đi bộ).

a public bridleway · along the bridleway

road racingCollocation

đua đường trường (chạy bộ, xe đạp)

Road racing has become hugely popular in Vietnamese cities, with thousands of runners joining weekend events.

Đua trên đường phố, đường quốc lộ; khác track racing (đua trong sân).

fixture/ˈfɪkstʃə/danh từ

trận đấu (đã xếp lịch)

Heavy rain forced the league to postpone the fixture until the following weekend.

Nghĩa này chủ yếu dùng ở Anh. Hay gặp: the fixture list (lịch thi đấu).

the fixture list · postpone a fixture · a home fixture

match officialCollocation

trọng tài, người điều hành trận đấu

Abusing a match official, even verbally, can lead to a long ban for both players and coaches.

Gồm trọng tài chính và các trợ lý. Thường số nhiều: match officials.

doping/ˈdəʊpɪŋ/danh từ

(việc) dùng chất kích thích trong thi đấu

Doping scandals damage public trust in sport, as fans start to doubt every record-breaking performance.

Không đếm được. Hay gặp: a doping scandal; anti-doping rules.

a doping scandal · anti-doping rules · be banned for doping

doping testCollocation

xét nghiệm doping (chất cấm)

The cyclist was stripped of his title after failing a doping test taken during the race.

Hay đi với: fail/pass a doping test. Gần nghĩa: drug test.

rambling/ˈræmblɪŋ/danh từ

(thú) đi bộ đường dài ở vùng quê

Rambling through the hills at weekends is a cheap way for families to stay fit together.

Từ tiếng Anh Anh. Người đi bộ: rambler. Gần nghĩa: hiking.

go rambling · a rambling club

spar/spɑː/động từ

đấu tập (quyền anh, võ thuật)

Young boxers spar with experienced partners to practise their defence without the risk of a real fight.

spar WITH sb. Quá khứ: sparred. Bạn đấu tập: a sparring partner.

spar with a partner · a sparring partner

limber upPhrasal verb

làm nóng, khởi động cho cơ thể dẻo

Professional dancers limber up backstage for at least twenty minutes before every performance.

Hay dùng trong thể thao, múa. Gần nghĩa: loosen up, warm up.

sedentary/ˈsedntri/tính từ

ít vận động

A sedentary lifestyle, with long hours at a desk and in front of a screen, increases the risk of heart disease.

Hay gặp: a sedentary lifestyle/job. Từ học thuật, hợp Writing Task 2.

a sedentary lifestyle · a sedentary job · sedentary behaviour

strenuous/ˈstrenjuəs/tính từ

đòi hỏi nhiều sức lực, nặng nhọc

After carrying boxes all morning, I felt too tired to attempt the strenuous climb with my friends.

Trang trọng. Hay gặp: strenuous exercise/activity/effort.

strenuous exercise · strenuous activity · a strenuous climb

injury-prone/ˈɪndʒəriˌprəʊn/tính từ

hay bị chấn thương

Signing an injury-prone striker is always a gamble, however talented he may be.

Hậu tố -prone = dễ bị: accident-prone, flood-prone.

an injury-prone player · become injury-prone

goalless/ˈɡəʊlləs/tính từ

không có bàn thắng

After a goalless first half, the crowd grew restless and began to whistle at their own players.

Chủ yếu dùng ở Anh. Hay gặp: a goalless draw (hoà 0–0).

a goalless draw · a goalless first half

bulk upPhrasal verb

tăng cơ, làm cơ thể to khoẻ hơn

Some teenage boys try to bulk up quickly with protein powders instead of eating a balanced diet.

Thân mật, thường nói về tập tạ để tăng cơ bắp.

ease offPhrasal verb

giảm cường độ (tập luyện)

Runners usually ease off in the final week before a marathon so their legs feel fresh on race day.

Cũng dùng: the pain/rain eased off (dịu bớt). Gần nghĩa: ease up.

coaching qualificationCollocation

chứng chỉ huấn luyện viên

Volunteers who coach children's football are encouraged to gain a basic coaching qualification.

Hay đi với: gain/hold a coaching qualification.

pavilion/pəˈvɪliən/danh từ

nhà cạnh sân thể thao (để thay đồ, nghỉ, xem)

After the match, both teams shared sandwiches in the pavilion, a tradition that keeps village cricket friendly.

Ở Anh hay gắn với sân cricket. Nghĩa khác: gian triển lãm.

the cricket pavilion · in the pavilion

floodlights/ˈflʌdlaɪts/danh từ

đèn pha chiếu sáng sân

Installing floodlights would allow the community pitch to be used in the cooler evening hours.

Thường số nhiều. Hay gặp: under the floodlights. Tính từ: floodlit.

under the floodlights · install floodlights

turnstile/ˈtɜːnstaɪl/danh từ

cửa quay (soát vé vào sân, nhà ga)

Long queues formed at every turnstile because the stadium's new ticket scanners kept failing.

Hay dùng số nhiều: go through the turnstiles. Gặp ở sân vận động, ga tàu điện.

go through the turnstile · queue at the turnstiles

grandstand/ˈɡrænstænd/danh từ

khán đài chính (thường có mái che)

Seats in the covered grandstand sell out first, because nobody wants to sit in the rain.

Gần nghĩa: stand / the stands (khán đài nói chung).

the main grandstand · a covered grandstand

final standingsCollocation

bảng xếp hạng chung cuộc

A single point separated the top two teams in the final standings after a dramatic last weekend.

standings luôn số nhiều: top of the standings. Gần nghĩa: league table.

relegation/ˌrelɪˈɡeɪʃn/danh từ

(sự) xuống hạng

Relegation can be a financial disaster for a club, as television money falls sharply in the lower division.

Trái nghĩa: promotion (lên hạng). Động từ bị động: be relegated.

avoid relegation · face relegation · a relegation battle

offside ruleCollocation

luật việt vị

Many new fans find the offside rule confusing, even after it has been explained to them several times.

Tính từ: offside (be offside = bị việt vị). Trái nghĩa: onside.

local derbyCollocation

trận derby (giữa hai đội cùng địa phương)

Tickets for the local derby sold out within hours, as both sets of fans wanted bragging rights.

Ở Anh derby đọc /ˈdɑːbi/. Hay gặp: a fierce/heated local derby.

matchday programmeCollocation

tập chương trình phát hành vào ngày thi đấu

Older fans still collect the matchday programme, which includes player interviews and the team line-ups.

Từ tiếng Anh Anh; Mỹ viết program. Thường bán tại sân vào ngày có trận.

officiate/əˈfɪʃieɪt/động từ

làm trọng tài, điều khiển (trận đấu)

Only referees with years of experience are chosen to officiate at international tournaments.

Trang trọng. officiate AT a match hoặc officiate a match.

officiate at a match · officiate a game

volley/ˈvɒli/động từ

đánh/đá vô lê (khi bóng chưa chạm đất)

Players who learn to volley at the net usually win more points in doubles tennis.

Danh từ: a volley. Đừng nhầm với volleyball (bóng chuyền).

volley the ball · a powerful volley

hard-fought/ˌhɑːdˈfɔːt/tính từ

(thắng lợi) giành được sau cuộc đấu cam go

Exhausted after a hard-fought victory in the semi-final, the players barely had the energy to celebrate.

Hay gặp: a hard-fought victory/win/battle.

a hard-fought victory · a hard-fought draw · a hard-fought battle

shape upPhrasal verb

lấy lại vóc dáng, cải thiện thể lực

Plenty of people join a gym in January, determined to shape up before the summer holidays.

Thân mật. Nghĩa khác: tiến triển (How is the team shaping up?).

club nightCollocation

buổi tập, sinh hoạt định kỳ của câu lạc bộ

Our badminton club night on Thursdays attracts players of all ages, from students to retirees.

Trong thể thao: buổi tối sinh hoạt thường kỳ. Nghĩa khác: đêm nhạc ở hộp đêm.

go the distanceThành ngữ

trụ được đến cùng, theo đến cùng

Having never run further than ten kilometres, I was not sure I could go the distance in my first half-marathon.

Gốc từ quyền anh, chạy đường dài; dùng cả nghĩa bóng: theo đuổi đến cùng.

a second windThành ngữ

sức lực hồi lại (khi tưởng đã kiệt sức)

Halfway up the final hill, the sight of my family waving gave me a second wind.

Hay gặp: get/find/catch a second wind. Dùng cả nghĩa bóng trong công việc.

move the goalpostsThành ngữ

thay đổi luật chơi giữa chừng (gây bất lợi)

Changing the selection criteria a month before the trials would move the goalposts for every athlete.

Hàm ý chê trách, bất công. Hay dùng cả trong công việc, chính sách.

a sporting chanceThành ngữ

cơ hội tương đối, cơ hội công bằng để thành công

Smaller clubs argue that a fairer share of television money would give them a sporting chance against the giants.

Hay gặp: give sb a sporting chance; have a sporting chance of winning.

par for the courseThành ngữ

chuyện thường tình, đã đoán trước (thường không dễ chịu)

Early mornings and sore muscles are par for the course when you are training for a triathlon.

Gốc từ golf (par = số gậy chuẩn của một hố).

jump the gunThành ngữ

hấp tấp, làm gì đó quá sớm

Do not jump the gun and buy expensive equipment before you know whether you actually enjoy the sport.

Gốc từ điền kinh: xuất phát trước tiếng súng. Gần nghĩa: act too soon.