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
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
defeat /dɪˈfiːt/
(verb) to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
Example: If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
(verb) to win against somebody in a war, competition, sports game, etc.
Example: If we can defeat the Italian team, we'll be through to the final.
host /həʊst/
(noun) a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Example: Vietnam was the host country in the 3rd Asian Indoor Games.
(noun) a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc. or who has people staying at their house
Example: Vietnam was the host country in the 3rd Asian Indoor Games.
professional /prəˈfeʃənl/
(adjective) doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby
Example: She's a professional dancer.
(adjective) doing something as a paid job rather than as a hobby
Example: She's a professional dancer.
compete /kəmˈpiːt/
(verb) to take part in a contest or game
Example: Both girls compete for their father's attention.
(verb) to take part in a contest or game
Example: Both girls compete for their father's attention.
victory /ˈvɪktəri/
(noun) success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
Example: She is confident of victory in Saturday's final.
(noun) success in a game, an election, a war, etc.
Example: She is confident of victory in Saturday's final.
score /skɔːr/
(verb) to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition
Example: The score of the match was 3-2.
(verb) to win points, goals, etc. in a game or competition
Example: The score of the match was 3-2.
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?
hero /ˈhɪrəʊ/
(noun) a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
Example: One of the country’s national heroes.
(noun) a person who is admired by many people for doing something brave or good
Example: One of the country’s national heroes.
committee /kəˈmɪti/
(noun) a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
Example: The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
(noun) a group of people who are chosen, usually by a larger group, to make decisions or to deal with a particular subject
Example: The local council have just set up a committee to study recycling.
title /ˈtaɪtl/
(noun) the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.
Example: Every novel has a title.
(noun) the name of a book, poem, painting, piece of music, etc.
Example: Every novel has a title.
globe /ɡləʊb/
(noun) the world (used especially to emphasize its size)
Example: We have a globe in geography class.
(noun) the world (used especially to emphasize its size)
Example: We have a globe in geography class.
ambassador /æmˈbæsədər/
(noun) an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country
Example: She's a former ambassador of the United States.
(noun) an official who lives in a foreign country as the senior representative there of their own country
Example: She's a former ambassador of the United States.
champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/
(noun) a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
Example: She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
(noun) a person, team, etc. that has won a competition, especially in a sport
Example: She is the world champion for the third year in succession.
championship /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
(noun) a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
Example: The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.
(noun) a competition to find the best player or team in a particular sport
Example: The world championships will be held in Scotland next year.
postpone /pəʊˈspəʊn/
(verb) to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned
Example: They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
(verb) to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date than originally planned
Example: They decided to postpone their holiday until next year.
runner-up /ˌrʌnər ˈʌp/
(noun) a person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize
Example: Brazil was the runner-up in the championship last year.
(noun) a person or team that finishes second in a race or competition; a person or team that has not finished first but that wins a prize
Example: Brazil was the runner-up in the championship last year.
tournament /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
(noun) a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.
Example: They were defeated in the first round of the tournament.
(noun) a sports competition involving a number of teams or players who take part in different games and must leave the competition if they lose. The competition continues until there is only the winner left.
Example: They were defeated in the first round of the tournament.
trophy /ˈtrəʊfi/
(noun) an object such as a silver cup that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Example: Brazil became the first team to win the trophy five times.
(noun) an object such as a silver cup that is given as a prize for winning a competition
Example: Brazil became the first team to win the trophy five times.