Words in Context Chapter 8

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This set of flashcards helps university-level learners enhance their English vocabulary and expressions related to sports, adventure, and competition. It covers terms like "summit," "challenge," and "competitor," focusing on vocabulary and contextual usage. The platform supports backward learning from the target language to the source language, making it versatile for both language learners and athletes aiming to improve their English proficiency. Ideal for intermediate to advanced learners, these flashcards are particularly useful for students and professionals seeking to expand their vocabulary in specialized fields.

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populartity

Beliebtheit

thrill

Nervenkitzel

thrilling

aufregend, fesselnd

adventure

Abenteuer

adventurous

abenteuerlich

to take sth up

mit etw. beginnen

mainstream

gängig, allgemein akzeptiert

individuality

individualität, persönliche Eigenart

to be of the utmost importance

von äusserster Wichtigkeit sein

to compete (against sb)

(gegen jmdn.) antreten

to compete in sth

an etw. teilnehmen

competitor

Wettkampfteilnehmer, Konkurrent

to protect oneself from sth

sich vor etw. schützen

injury

Verletzung

appropriate

passend. geeignet

safety gear

Sicherheitsausrüstung

to take an unnecessary risk

ein unnötiges Risiko eingehen

ultimate

ultimativ

challenge

Herausforderung

summit

Gipfel

leisure

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Freizeit

leisure industry

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Freizeitindustrie

working hours

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Arbeitszeit

a wide range of sth

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eine Vielzahl von etw.

spare time = free time, leisure

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Freizeit

commercialized

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kommerzialisiert

to cater to sb

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jmdm. etw. zu bieten haben

mass entertainment

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Massenunterhaltung

spectator sport

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Publikumssport

spectator

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Zuschauer

travel industry

Reiseindustrie

DIY

Heimwerken

life expectancy

Lebenserwartung

retirement

Ruhestand

disposable income

verfügbares Einkommen

to target sb

auf jmdn. abzielen

the retired

Rentner(in)

team sport

Manschaftssport(art)

individual

Einzelperson

tournament

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to take an unnecessary risk

ein unnötiges Risiko eingehen

ultimate

ultimativ

challenge

Herausforderung

summit

Gipfel

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