away game
Collocation
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Meaning: A match played at the opposing team's ground or stadium
客场比赛
partido fuera de casa
アウェーゲーム
원정 경기 (어웨이 게임)
We say 'away game' not 'outside game' or 'visitor game'. 'Away' is the standard collocation for matches played at an opponent's venue.
我们说'away game'而不是'outside game'或'visitor game'。'Away'是表示在对手场地进行的比赛的标准搭配。
Decimos 'away game' y no 'outside game' ni 'visitor game'. 'Away' es la combinación estándar para partidos jugados en el campo del rival.
「away game」と言い、「outside game」や「visitor game」とは言いません。「away」は相手の会場で行われる試合を表す標準的なコロケーションです。
'away game'이라고 하며, 'outside game'이나 'visitor game'이라고 하지 않습니다. 'away'는 상대팀의 경기장에서 치르는 경기를 나타내는 표준 연어입니다.
Examples
- They have a tough away game this weekend. 他们这个周末有一场艰难的客场比赛。Tienen un partido fuera de casa difícil este fin de semana.今週末は厳しいアウェーゲームがあります。이번 주말에 힘든 원정 경기가 있습니다.
- The team rarely wins away games. 该队很少赢得客场比赛。El equipo rara vez gana partidos fuera de casa.そのチームはアウェーゲームではめったに勝ちません。그 팀은 원정 경기에서 좀처럼 이기지 못합니다.
- It was an impressive result in an away game. 这是一场客场比赛中令人印象深刻的成绩。Fue un resultado impresionante en un partido fuera de casa.アウェーゲームとしては見事な結果でした。원정 경기치고는 인상적인 결과였습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: sport, football
Tone: analytical
✓ Do Say
- It's an away game on Saturday.星期六是客场比赛。Es un partido fuera de casa el sábado.土曜日はアウェーゲームです。토요일에 원정 경기가 있어요.
- They struggle in away games.他们在客场比赛中表现不佳。Les cuesta en los partidos fuera de casa.彼らはアウェーゲームで苦戦しています。그들은 원정 경기에서 고전합니다.
✗ Don't Say
- It's an outside game on Saturday. (use 'away game' not 'outside game')星期六是outside game。(用'away game'而不是'outside game')Es un outside game el sábado. (se usa 'away game' y no 'outside game')土曜日はoutside gameです。('outside game'ではなく'away game'を使います)토요일은 outside game입니다. ('outside game'이 아니라 'away game'을 사용합니다)
- It's a visitor game on Saturday. (use 'away game' not 'visitor game')星期六是visitor game。(用'away game'而不是'visitor game')Es un visitor game el sábado. (se usa 'away game' y no 'visitor game')土曜日はvisitor gameです。('visitor game'ではなく'away game'を使います)토요일은 visitor game입니다. ('visitor game'이 아니라 'away game'을 사용합니다)
Origin & History
Natural English collocation — 'away' is the standard adjective for matches played at opponents' grounds.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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