recruit /rɪˈkruːt/
(verb) to find new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.
Example: The new recruits spent the entire day in training
(verb) to find new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.
Example: The new recruits spent the entire day in training
decade /ˈdekeɪd/
(noun) a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009
Example: Each decade seems to have its own fad products
(noun) a period of ten years, especially a continuous period, such as 1910–1919 or 2000–2009
Example: Each decade seems to have its own fad products
record /ˈrekərd/
(noun) a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
Example: You should keep a record of your expenses
(noun) a written account of something that is kept so that it can be looked at and used in the future
Example: You should keep a record of your expenses
aspect /ˈæspekt/
(noun) a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
Example: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
(noun) a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.; a way in which it may be considered
Example: She felt she had looked at the problem from every aspect.
live /lɪv/
(verb) to have your home in a particular place
Example: My parents live in New York.
(verb) to have your home in a particular place
Example: My parents live in New York.
bar /bɑːr/
(noun) a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic and other drinks
Example: We arranged to meet in a bar called the Flamingo.
(noun) a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic and other drinks
Example: We arranged to meet in a bar called the Flamingo.
ring /rɪŋ/
(noun) a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
Example: How much is this diamond ring?
(noun) a piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger, consisting of a round band of gold, silver, etc., sometimes decorated with precious stones
Example: How much is this diamond ring?
diamond /ˈdaɪmənd/
(noun) a clear precious stone of pure carbon , the hardest substance known. Diamonds are used in jewellery and also in industry, especially for cutting glass.
Example: The lights shone like diamonds.
(noun) a clear precious stone of pure carbon , the hardest substance known. Diamonds are used in jewellery and also in industry, especially for cutting glass.
Example: The lights shone like diamonds.
enthusiastic /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
Example: Young people feel more enthusiastic to talk about the opposite-sex relationships.
(adjective) feeling or showing a lot of excitement and interest about somebody/something
Example: Young people feel more enthusiastic to talk about the opposite-sex relationships.
official /əˈfɪʃl/
(adjective) agreed to, said, done, etc. by somebody who is in a position of authority
Example: Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce.
(adjective) agreed to, said, done, etc. by somebody who is in a position of authority
Example: Palace officials are refusing to comment on the royal divorce.
book /bʊk/
(noun) a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
Example: My book is thick. Your book is thin.
(noun) a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
Example: My book is thick. Your book is thin.
knowledge /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
(noun) the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience
Example: There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.
(noun) the information, understanding and skills that you gain through education or experience
Example: There is a lack of knowledge about the tax system.
event /ɪˈvent/
(noun) a thing that happens, especially something important
Example: What is the event in the Sports programme today?
(noun) a thing that happens, especially something important
Example: What is the event in the Sports programme today?
enjoyable /ɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl/
(adjective) giving pleasure
Example: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.
(adjective) giving pleasure
Example: Thank you for a very enjoyable evening.
shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
(noun) a situation in which a person is shot with a gun
Example: He goes shooting most weekends.
(noun) a situation in which a person is shot with a gun
Example: He goes shooting most weekends.
facility /fəˈsɪləti/
(noun) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
(noun) buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose
Example: Schools and hospitals are necessary facilities.
enthusiasm /ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/
(noun) a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Example: Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
(noun) a strong feeling of excitement and interest in something and a desire to become involved in it
Example: Many employees expressed enthusiasm about the current leaders.
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
(verb) to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
Example: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
(verb) to recognize the good qualities of somebody/something
Example: We would appreciate you letting us know of any problems.
gym /dʒɪm/
(noun) a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school
Example: They had swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and all that.
(noun) a room or hall with equipment for doing physical exercise, for example in a school
Example: They had swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and all that.
athletics /æθˈletɪks/
(noun) sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in
Example: Students are involved in all forms of college athletics.
(noun) sports such as running, jumping and throwing that people compete in
Example: Students are involved in all forms of college athletics.
boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
(noun) a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves (called boxing gloves )
Example: I think boxing is too dangerous.
(noun) a sport in which two people fight each other with their hands, while wearing very large thick gloves (called boxing gloves )
Example: I think boxing is too dangerous.
gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
(noun) physical exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a sport in competitions
Example: The US women's gymnastics team has 12 members.
(noun) physical exercises, often using special equipment, that develop and show the body’s strength and ability to move and bend easily, often done as a sport in competitions
Example: The US women's gymnastics team has 12 members.
weightlifting /ˈweɪtlɪftɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights
Example: Of all the sports, I like weightlifting the best.
(noun) the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights
Example: Of all the sports, I like weightlifting the best.
bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdibɪldɪŋ/
(noun) the activity of doing regular exercises in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger
Example: Bodybuilding helps make your muscles bigger.
(noun) the activity of doing regular exercises in order to make your muscles bigger and stronger
Example: Bodybuilding helps make your muscles bigger.
wrestling /ˈreslɪŋ/
(noun) a sport in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to throw or force their opponent to the ground
Example: Is wrestling the most popular in Eastern countries?
(noun) a sport in which two people fight by holding each other and trying to throw or force their opponent to the ground
Example: Is wrestling the most popular in Eastern countries?
gymnast /ˈdʒɪmnæst/
(noun) a person who performs gymnastics , especially in a competition
Example: My brother is a gymnast.
(noun) a person who performs gymnastics , especially in a competition
Example: My brother is a gymnast.
intercultural /ˌɪntərˈkʌltʃərəl/
(adjective) existing or happening between different cultures
Example: The Asian Games are held for the purpose of developing intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia.
(adjective) existing or happening between different cultures
Example: The Asian Games are held for the purpose of developing intercultural knowledge and friendship within Asia.
knowledgeable /ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbl/
(adjective) knowing a lot
Example: He's very knowledgeable about German literature.
(adjective) knowing a lot
Example: He's very knowledgeable about German literature.
solidarity /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/
(noun) support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.
Example: When a group of people show solidarity they support each other or another group.
(noun) support by one person or group of people for another because they share feelings, opinions, aims, etc.
Example: When a group of people show solidarity they support each other or another group.
aquatic /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
(adjective) growing or living in, on or near water
Example: Swimming is an aquatic sport.
(adjective) growing or living in, on or near water
Example: Swimming is an aquatic sport.
squash /skwɑːʃ/
(verb) to press something so that it becomes soft, damaged or flat, or changes shape
Example: Do you know where squash comes from?
(verb) to press something so that it becomes soft, damaged or flat, or changes shape
Example: Do you know where squash comes from?
fencing /ˈfensɪŋ/
(noun) the sport of fighting with long thin swords
Example: I did a bit of fencing while I was at college.
(noun) the sport of fighting with long thin swords
Example: I did a bit of fencing while I was at college.
rugby /ˈrʌɡbi/
(noun) a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
Example: He is a really good rugby player.
(noun) a game played by two teams of 13 or 15 players, using an oval ball which may be kicked or carried. Teams try to put the ball over the other team’s line.
Example: He is a really good rugby player.
mountain biking /ˈmaʊntn baɪkɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of riding a mountain bike
Example: Of course you need a bike to go mountain biking.
(noun) the sport or activity of riding a mountain bike
Example: Of course you need a bike to go mountain biking.
hockey /ˈhɑːki/
(noun) a game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.
Example: He started playing hockey at the age of 10.
(noun) a game played on a field by two teams of 11 players, with curved sticks and a small hard ball. Teams try to hit the ball into the other team’s goal.
Example: He started playing hockey at the age of 10.
host country /hoʊst ˈkʌntri/
(noun)
Example: South Africa was chosen as the host country for 2010 World Cup.
(noun)
Example: South Africa was chosen as the host country for 2010 World Cup.
standing /ˈstændɪŋ/
(adjective) done from a position in which you are standing rather than sitting or running
Example: He had little standing in the community.
(adjective) done from a position in which you are standing rather than sitting or running
Example: He had little standing in the community.
bronze /brɑːnz/
(noun) a dark red-brown metal made by mixing copper and tin
Example: He got a bronze medal in the high jump.
(noun) a dark red-brown metal made by mixing copper and tin
Example: He got a bronze medal in the high jump.
freestyle /ˈfriːstaɪl/
(noun) a swimming race in which people taking part can use any stroke (= swimming style) they want (usually the crawl )
Example: He won the 400 metre freestyle.
(noun) a swimming race in which people taking part can use any stroke (= swimming style) they want (usually the crawl )
Example: He won the 400 metre freestyle.
gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
(noun) a gym
Example: How often do you go to the gym?
(noun) a gym
Example: How often do you go to the gym?
long jump /ðə ˈlɔːŋ dʒʌmp/
(noun) a sporting event in which people try to jump as far forward as possible after running up to a line
Example: I am not very good at the long jump.
(noun) a sporting event in which people try to jump as far forward as possible after running up to a line
Example: I am not very good at the long jump.
high jump /ðə ˈhaɪ dʒʌmp/
(noun) a sporting event in which people try to jump over a high bar that is gradually raised higher and higher
Example: She won a silver medal in the high jump.
(noun) a sporting event in which people try to jump over a high bar that is gradually raised higher and higher
Example: She won a silver medal in the high jump.
car park /ˈkɑːr pɑːrk/
(noun) an area or a building where people can leave their cars
Example: The car park is just over there.
(noun) an area or a building where people can leave their cars
Example: The car park is just over there.
guest house /ˈɡest haʊs/
(noun) a small hotel
Example: That guest house was built over 100 years ago.
(noun) a small hotel
Example: That guest house was built over 100 years ago.
recruitment /rɪˈkruːtmənt/
(noun) the act or process of finding new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.
Example: The recession has forced a lot of companies to cut down on recruitment.
(noun) the act or process of finding new people to join a company, an organization, the armed forces, etc.
Example: The recession has forced a lot of companies to cut down on recruitment.