13.2.3. gy. C1C2 (példák)

circuit noun /ˈsɜː.kɪt/ [C] 3 körverseny (sportban)

the tennis circuit

favourite noun /ˈfeɪ.vrət/ [C] 2 favorit (győzelemre esélyes vki/vmi)

The Dallas Cowboys are now favourites to win.

Her novel was the favourite to win the prize, but the judges chose differently.

field noun /fiːld/ 4 mezőny (verseny/üzleti) [no plural]

We lead the field in genetic research.

foul noun /faʊl/ [C] szabálytalanság (sport)

He was sent off for a vicious foul on the goalkeeper.

pass noun /pɑːs/ [C] 3 passz, átadás, leadás (sport)

That was a great pass!

qualification noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ 2 kvalifikálás, megfelelés (pl. versenyre, állásra) [U]

England's qualification for the World Cup.

rivalry noun /ˈraɪ.vəl.ri/ [C or U] versengés, vetélkedés

There is intense rivalry between the two teams.

side noun /saɪd/ 9 oldal (sportban a szemben álló felek) [C + singular or plural verb]

He's been selected for the national side.

Our side lost again on Saturday.

away adverb /əˈweɪ/ 5 idegenben (sport)

They were playing away.

versus preposition /ˈvɜː.səs/ 1 ellen (versenyen, bíróságon)

Tomorrow's game is Newcastle versus Arsenal.

Phrases and idioms:

pace yourself megfelelő iramot diktál magának

You must learn to pace yourself if you want to win.