sport
Significado: A physical activity or game requiring skill, often competitive
The word 'sport' refers to physical activities done for exercise, competition, or enjoyment. In British English, 'sport' is often used as an uncountable noun ('Do you like sport?'), while Americans typically say 'sports'. Common collocations include 'play sport', 'sports centre', and 'water sports'.
Ejemplos
- Football is the most popular sport in England. 足球是英格兰最受欢迎的运动。El fútbol es el deporte más popular en Inglaterra.サッカーはイングランドで最も人気のあるスポーツです。축구는 잉글랜드에서 가장 인기 있는 스포츠입니다.
- She's very good at sport and plays for the school team. 她很擅长运动,是校队成员。Ella es muy buena en los deportes y juega en el equipo del colegio.彼女はスポーツが得意で、学校のチームでプレーしています。그녀는 스포츠를 잘해서 학교 팀에서 뛰고 있습니다.
- Do you play any sport at the weekends? 你周末做什么运动吗?¿Practicas algún deporte los fines de semana?週末に何かスポーツをしますか?주말에 무슨 스포츠를 하시나요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
Shortened from Middle English 'disport', from Old French 'desporter' meaning 'to carry away' or 'to amuse'. The original sense was entertainment or amusement in general, only narrowing to physical games in the 15th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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