English Sports in the Media
Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösungen 9
Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösungen 9
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change the rules or agreement (often in an unfair way)
move the goal posts - idiomatic expression
a contestant thought to have little chance of winning
outsider - noun C
in a equal position
(run) neck and neck - verbal phrase
the name comes from baseball, where a batter is permitted two strikes before striking out on the third.
three strikes and you are out
record of a performance of a person or an organisation
track record - noun C
(boxing) cause serious problems
deal a body blow - verbal phrase
(chess) a situation in which no action can be taken by the parties involved in an argument
stalemate -noun C or U
(football) someone is prevented from continuing an action of some kind
show the red card - verb phrase
(chess) an action taken order to gain an advantage ( often involves risk)
gambit - noun C
to be at the back of the group ( last)
bring up the rear - verbal phrases
a situation where everyone has the same opportunity
level playing field - idiomatic expression
If the tax systems are different in each European country, how can industries start on a level playing field?
be firm and determined to get what you want
play hardball - verbal phrase
He is a nice guy, but he can play hardball when he needs to.
(boxing) doing badly and ligely to fail
on the ropes - idiomatic expression
I thing the business is finally on the ropes.
the probability that someone or something will ( not) secceed or (not) happen
odds - plural noun
If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you will have an accident at some point.
the stakes =waht is risked on a gamble
(raise) the stakes - verbal phrase
be losing in an election or race
trail behind -verbal phrase
when competitors finish at exactly the same time or with the same result
dead heat - noun C
The race ended in a dead heat. The opinion polls show the three election candidates in a dead heat ( with each other)
(athletics9 problems that must be overcome in order to achieve a goal
hurdles - plural noun
(baseball) have spectacular success
hit homers
an area marked with lines where some sports are played, such a tennis, basketball, squash and badminton
court - noun C
an area of land or water where races take place.
course - noun C
golf course, cross-country course, race course
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
rink -noun
a rised square area surrounded by ropes where people take part in boxing or wrestling
ring - noun C
UK ( US field) an area painted with lines for playing particular sports, especially football
pitch - noun C
a football/hockey/cricket pitch
a situation in which each team in a game has equal points and neither side wins
draw - noun U
The game ended in a draw
a person who is in charge of a sports game and who makes certain that the rules are followed
referee -noun C
the result of a game, or the number of points gained by everyone playiing up to a particular monent
score - noun C
The score at half time was 3:2
the general name for a particular group of sports in which people compete, including running, jumping, and throwing
athletics UK - noun plural
tracks and field US - noun
a competition to do better than other people, usually in which prizes are given
contest - noun C
Do you know who won this years`s figure skating contest?
a room or a building equipped for physical exercise.
gym - noun C
Our gym has a lot of new exercise equipment including running and cycling machines.
a group of teams playing a sport who take part in competitions between each other
league - noun C
They are currently bottom of the league.
(especially in football or hockey) to try to take the ball from a player in the other team
tackle - verb
(tennis) it`s your decision or responsibility to do something now
the ball is in your court - idiom
"Do you think I should eccept the job offer?" - " Don`t ask me. The ball is in your court now."
(tennis) be comfortable dion something after some time
get into the full swing - idiom
It will probably take a month of working at my new job before I get into full swing of things.
(sailing) have a burst of energy after tiring
get a second wind -idiom
I was exhausted after 3 kilometres of running, but I got a second wind after I passed the beach.
(martial arts) do or say something that is very unfair or cruel
hit below the belt - idiom
Amanda was hitting below the belt when she called Adrian an unfit father.
(swimming) try not fo fall behind in work or other duties
keep one`s head above water - idiom
We are so busy during the tourist season I can hardly keep my head above water.
(hunting) a very difficult thing to accomplish
long shot - idiom
Jim thinks we can afford the house, but I think it`s a long shot.
(darts) doing the right thing to succeed
on target -idiom
We are on target to meet our budget this month.
(skating) do something risky, take a chance
skate on thin ice - idiom
You are skating on thin ice by not sending in your college application before now.
