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Counterattack /ˈkaʊntərə,tæk/

E.g: Birmingham City were caught out by a counterattack in the last minute of the game.

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Opponent /əˈpəʊnənt/ ( N ) : someone who you compete against in a game or competition.

E.g : She hit the ball so hard that her opponent had no chance to establish any rhythm in her game.

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Recovery (n)

/rɪˈkʌv.ər.i/: The process of becoming well again after an illness or injury.

e.g. He suffered a stroke and hasn't yet recovered the use of his right leg.

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fencing (n) /ˈfen.sɪŋ/: a sport in which people use spit or saber in attack and defense.

example: she did a little bit of fencing while she was at college.

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Imbued with national identity /ɪmˈbjuː wɪð ˈnæʃ.nəl aɪˈden.tə.ti/ (adj)

E.g: Viet Nam is a beautiful country possessing a culture imbued with national identity.

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Memoir /ˈmem.wɑːr/ an account written by somebody, especially somebody famous, about their life and experiences

E.g.: She has written a memoir of her encounters with famous movie stars over the years.

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What is a Memoir? An Inside Look at Life Stories

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Masterpiece (noun): a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill

e.g: Leonardo's "Last Supper" is widely regarded as a masterpiece.

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integrate: to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs.

e.g: It's very difficult to integrate your self into a society whose culture is so different from your own.

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Midfielder /mid'fi:ldə(r)/ (N): a player who spends most of a game in the central part of the sports field

E.g: The Arsenal midfielder has scored nine times in his last 12 games

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beat the competition /biːt ðə ˌkɑːm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ (v.phr): to be more successful than other people or companies that you are competing against

EXAMPLE: The way to beat the competition is to recruit and retain talented staff.

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Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

/ ɪnˈtændʒəbl ˈkʌltʃərəl ˈherɪtɪdʒ əv hjuːˈmænəti/: refers to traditions, practices, knowledge, and skills passed down through generations, such as festivals, rituals, crafts, and performing arts, that are part of a community's cultural identity but are not physical objects

Example: Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2008.

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Drill (n) /drɪl/

is a structured practice exercise or activity used in various fields, including sports, military training, and education, to develop or refine specific skills or techniques. Drills are typically repetitive and focus on enhancing performance through systematic and deliberate practice.

e.g: The coach set up a series of drills to help the players improve their shooting accuracy and defensive skills.

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Umpire (n) /ˈʌm.paɪər/: a person who is present at a sports competition in order to make certain that the rules of that particular game are followed

Eg: Starmers has been chosen to umpire the next cricket test match.

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Enculturation /enˌkəlCHəˈrāSHən/ : the process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values

Eg: Her deep sense of respect for elders is a result of the enculturation she experienced within her traditional community.

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Water ablution pavilion /ˈwɔːtər əˈbluːʃnz pəˈvɪliən/ is a small structure, usually found at religious sites, where people wash their hands, face, or feet as part of a purification ritual before prayer or worship.

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metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/

Engaging in regular physical activity through sports significantly boosts metabolism

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cross-cultural /ˌkrɔːs ˈkʌltʃərəl/: involving or containing ideas from two or more different countries or cultures

Eg: Cross-cultural exchange enriches our understanding of the world.

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Globalization (n) (/ˌɡləʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/): the increase of trade around the world, especially by large companies producing and trading goods in many different countries

Eg: We must take advantage of the increased globalization of the commodity trading business.

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championship /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ (n): a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport

E.g: the National Basketball Association Championship

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folklore (n) /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/ the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

eg: Her books are often based on folklore and fairy-tails.

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Umpire (n) /ˈʌm.paɪər/ : a person who is present at a sports competition in order to make certain that the rules of that particular game are obeyed and to judge if particular actions are acceptable.

Example: An umpire stands behind the catcher in baseball.

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Fixture (n) /ˈfɪks.tʃər/: a sports event that takes place on a particular date.

Example: The team's last away fixture of the season.

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archaic (adj) /ɑːˈkeɪ.ɪk/: of or belonging to an ancient period in history.

e.g: His archaic beliefs in superstitions and omens were characteristic of ancient cultures.

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Deuce (n) /djuːs/: is a term used to describe the situation when the scores of two players are equal, and both need additional points to win the game (in sports such as table tennis, tennis, etc.)

E.g: At deuce, the tension was high as each player knew they had to win two points consecutively to secure the victory

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Sportsmanship: /ˈspɔːts.mən.ʃɪp/

behaviour in sport that is fair and shows respect to the other players

eg: Their articles and their presentation of countryside matters whet the appetite of people for rural visits and sportsmanship.

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amateur (n) /ˈæmətər/: someone who is not good at what they do.

E.g: Every artist was first an amateur.

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Integrate (ˈɪntɪɡreɪt)

to combine two or more things so that they work together; to combine with something else in this way

Example: It's an integral part of American defence strategy

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Civilization (ˌsɪvəlaɪˈzeɪʃn): a state of human society that is very developed and organized

Eg: Cultures and civilizations seem to oppose one another just as contrasting ideologies once did.

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Record-breaking /ˈrekɔːd breɪkɪŋ/ (adj): used for describing someone or something that is the best, highest, biggest that has ever existed or been done before.

E.g: Usain Bolt is a record-breaking sprinter.

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spectator (n) /spekˈteɪ.tər/ a person who watches an activity, especially a sports event, without taking part.

e.g. The scenic display was extraordinary and may well have consumed a large percentage of the spectators' attention.

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Club /klʌb/: a long, thin stick used in golf to hit the ball.

eg: In a tournament golf players can use up to 14 different types of golf clubs. Each club is used to play the ball in a different situation.

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ritual (n) /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/: a fixed set of actions and words, especially as part of a religious ceremony.

e.g.The traditional tea ceremony in Japan is a deeply meaningful ritual that symbolizes respect and harmony.

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palimpsest /ˈpæl.ɪm.sest/: a very old text or document in which writing has been removed and covered or replaced by new writing

eg: His performance is a palimpsest in which you see all the layers of a single life.

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Hospitality(n) /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers

Example: The local people showed great hospitality to the tourists, offering them food and shelter.

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Agility /əˈdʒɪlɪti/ : the ability to move your body quickly and easily

Example: "Gymnasts need incredible agility to perform complex routines."

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Exhibitionism [ˌek.səˈbɪʃ.ən.ɪ.zəm]: behaviour that tries to attract attention

Example: "His exhibitionism on the football field often overshadowed his actual skills."

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accumulate/əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/:to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

e.g: By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune

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referee (n): /ˌref.əˈriː/

E.g: The footballer appealed to the referee for a free kick.

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Cultural diversity /kʌltʃərəl daɪˈvɜːsəti/

Eg: What makes New York a great city now is its cultural diversity.

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accumulate/əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/:to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time

e.g: By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune