competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃn/
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
(noun) an event in which people compete with each other to find out who is the best at something
Example: In the competition for afternoon dinners, Hector's has come out on top
risk /rɪsk/
(noun) the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
Example: The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
(noun) the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future; a situation that could be dangerous or have a bad result
Example: The primary risk for most start-up businesses is insufficient capital
ability /əˈbɪləti/
(noun) the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
Example: The designer's ability was obvious from her porfolio
(noun) the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
Example: The designer's ability was obvious from her porfolio
be aware of /bi əˈwer əv/
(verb) to be conscious of
Example: Are you aware of the new employee's past work history?
(verb) to be conscious of
Example: Are you aware of the new employee's past work history?
explore /ɪkˈsplɔːr/
(verb) to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
Example: The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
(verb) to travel to or around an area or a country in order to learn about it
Example: The collector likes to explore antique shops looking for bargains
choose /tʃuːz/
(verb) to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Example: Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
(verb) to decide which thing or person you want out of the ones that are available
Example: Alan chooses to read The New York Times over the Wall Street Journal
volunteer /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
jump /dʒʌmp/
(verb) to move quickly off the ground or away from a surface by pushing yourself with your legs and feet
Example: She jumped down from the chair.
(verb) to move quickly off the ground or away from a surface by pushing yourself with your legs and feet
Example: She jumped down from the chair.
swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ puːl/
(noun) an area of water that has been created for people to swim in
Example: The swimming pool is my favorite place to come in the summer.
(noun) an area of water that has been created for people to swim in
Example: The swimming pool is my favorite place to come in the summer.
careless /ˈkerləs/
(adjective) not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
Example: He is a careless taxi driver.
(adjective) not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing, so that you make mistakes
Example: He is a careless taxi driver.
increase /ɪnˈkriːs/
(verb) to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.
Example: The number of injuries from automobile accidents increases every year.
(verb) to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.
Example: The number of injuries from automobile accidents increases every year.
equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
(noun) the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity
Example: The company is in need of new office equipment such as computers, printers and photocopiers.
opportunity /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
(noun) a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
Example: This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
(noun) a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something
Example: This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start.
obey /əˈbeɪ/
(verb) to do what you are told or expected to do
Example: Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.
(verb) to do what you are told or expected to do
Example: Road users should obey traffic rules strictly.
aim /eɪm/
(verb) to try or plan to achieve something
Example: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
(verb) to try or plan to achieve something
Example: They are aiming to reduce unemployment by 50%.
kid /kɪd/
(noun) a child or young person
Example: You won first prize? You're kidding!
(noun) a child or young person
Example: You won first prize? You're kidding!
cycle /ˈsaɪkl/
(noun) a bicycle or motorcycle
Example: I cycle every day.
(noun) a bicycle or motorcycle
Example: I cycle every day.
edge /edʒ/
(noun) the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre
Example: He fell off the edge of the cliff.
(noun) the outside limit of an object, a surface or an area; the part furthest from the centre
Example: He fell off the edge of the cliff.
strict /strɪkt/
(adjective) that must be obeyed exactly
Example: He is a very strict teacher.
(adjective) that must be obeyed exactly
Example: He is a very strict teacher.
surprising /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
(adjective) causing surprise
Example: His performance is surprising.
(adjective) causing surprise
Example: His performance is surprising.
badly /ˈbædli/
(adverb) without skill or care
Example: They treated me badly.
(adverb) without skill or care
Example: They treated me badly.
sign /saɪn/
(noun) an event, an action, a fact, etc. that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future
Example: There is no sign of John anywhere.
(noun) an event, an action, a fact, etc. that shows that something exists, is happening or may happen in the future
Example: There is no sign of John anywhere.
choice /tʃɔɪs/
(noun) an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
Example: A yellow bag is my last choice.
(noun) an act of choosing between two or more possibilities; something that you can choose
Example: A yellow bag is my last choice.
flag /flæɡ/
(noun) a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
Example: This is the Vietnamese flag.
(noun) a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, may be used to give a signal or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole (= a long thin straight piece of wood or metal) or held in the hand.
Example: This is the Vietnamese flag.
organize /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
(verb) to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
Example: The meeting is organized every month.
(verb) to make all the arrangements for something to happen or be provided
Example: The meeting is organized every month.
surface /ˈsɜːrfɪs/
(noun) the outside or top layer of something
Example: These fishes sometimes float on the surfaces of water.
(noun) the outside or top layer of something
Example: These fishes sometimes float on the surfaces of water.
speed /spiːd/
(noun) the rate at which somebody/something moves or travels
Example: There are speed restrictions on this road.
(noun) the rate at which somebody/something moves or travels
Example: There are speed restrictions on this road.
fly /flaɪ/
(verb) to move through the air, using wings
Example: This bird cannot fly.
(verb) to move through the air, using wings
Example: This bird cannot fly.
prize /praɪz/
(noun) an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work
Example: Everybody tries their best to win the prize.
(noun) an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work
Example: Everybody tries their best to win the prize.
district /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
(noun) an area of a country or town, especially one that has particular features
Example: Athletes come from different districts.
(noun) an area of a country or town, especially one that has particular features
Example: Athletes come from different districts.
lifeguard /ˈlaɪfɡɑːrd/
(noun) a person who is employed at a beach or a swimming pool to rescue people who are in danger in the water
Example: They need a lifeguard.
(noun) a person who is employed at a beach or a swimming pool to rescue people who are in danger in the water
Example: They need a lifeguard.
skateboarding /ˈskeɪtbɔːrdɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of riding on a skateboard
Example: I like skateboarding.
(noun) the sport or activity of riding on a skateboard
Example: I like skateboarding.
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.
teenager /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/
(noun) a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: Parents should be aware of teenagers' psychology.
(noun) a person who is between 13 and 19 years old
Example: Parents should be aware of teenagers' psychology.
awareness /əˈwernəs/
(noun) knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important
Example: We should raise public awareness of environmental issues.
(noun) knowing something; knowing that something exists and is important
Example: We should raise public awareness of environmental issues.
be on one's way /biː ɒn wʌnz weɪ/
(verb)
Example: I met him when I was on my way to school.
(verb)
Example: I met him when I was on my way to school.
bump /bʌmp/
(verb) to hit somebody/something by accident
Example: He fell off the ladder and landed on the ground with a bump.
(verb) to hit somebody/something by accident
Example: He fell off the ladder and landed on the ground with a bump.
cyclist /ˈsaɪklɪst/
(noun) a person who rides a bicycle
Example: He is the best cyclist.
(noun) a person who rides a bicycle
Example: He is the best cyclist.
diver /ˈdaɪvər/
(noun) a person who swims underwater using special equipment, usually for their job
Example: Nowadays, a diver can stay underwater longer with breathing equipment.
(noun) a person who swims underwater using special equipment, usually for their job
Example: Nowadays, a diver can stay underwater longer with breathing equipment.
land on one's back /lænd ɔ
(verb)
Example: He landed on his back.
(verb)
Example: He landed on his back.
participant /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpənt/
(noun) a person who is taking part in an activity or event
Example: There are 44 participants in this competition.
(noun) a person who is taking part in an activity or event
Example: There are 44 participants in this competition.
regular activity /'rəgjulə ækˈtɪvəti/
(noun)
Example: Going camping is a regular activity of their club.
(noun)
Example: Going camping is a regular activity of their club.
roller-blading /rəʊlə bleidiɳ/
(noun)
Example: Roller-blading is a popular youth hobby.
(noun)
Example: Roller-blading is a popular youth hobby.
roller-skating /ˈrəʊlər skeɪtɪŋ/
(noun) the activity of moving over the ground wearing roller skates (= a type of boot with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom)
Example: Roller-skating is a popular entertainment for teenagers nowadays.
(noun) the activity of moving over the ground wearing roller skates (= a type of boot with two pairs of small wheels attached to the bottom)
Example: Roller-skating is a popular entertainment for teenagers nowadays.
scuba-diving /ˈskuːbə daɪvɪŋ/
(noun) the sport or activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment consisting of a container of air which you carry on your back and a tube through which you breathe the air
Example: I have never tried scuba-diving.
(noun) the sport or activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment consisting of a container of air which you carry on your back and a tube through which you breathe the air
Example: I have never tried scuba-diving.
skateboard /ˈskeɪtbɔːrd/
(verb) to ride on a skateboard
Example: This skateboard is so great.
(verb) to ride on a skateboard
Example: This skateboard is so great.
skateboarder /ˈskeɪtbɔːrdər/
(noun) a person who rides on a skateboard
Example: Everybody recognizes that he is an excellent skateboarder.
(noun) a person who rides on a skateboard
Example: Everybody recognizes that he is an excellent skateboarder.
skillful /ˈskɪlfl/
(adjective) good at doing something, especially something that needs a particular ability or special training
Example: She is very skillful at cooking.
(adjective) good at doing something, especially something that needs a particular ability or special training
Example: She is very skillful at cooking.
stay away /stei ə'wei/
(phrasal verb) to not go near a particular person or place
Example: Tell him to stay away from my sister !
(phrasal verb) to not go near a particular person or place
Example: Tell him to stay away from my sister !
swimmer /ˈswɪmər/
(noun) a person who can swim; a person who is swimming
Example: He is a strong swimmer.
(noun) a person who can swim; a person who is swimming
Example: He is a strong swimmer.
walk-to-school day /wɔ
(noun)
Example: Friday is a walk-to-school day.
(noun)
Example: Friday is a walk-to-school day.
water safety /ˈwɔːtər ˈseɪfti/
(noun)
Example: We have to protect water safety.
(noun)
Example: We have to protect water safety.