UNIT 8 – VOCABULARY

Circuit (liên quan thể thao)

 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈsɜː.kɪt/
 Definition: A series of events, competitions, or venues used for sports like racing.
 Example: The tennis player won several tournaments on the professional circuit this year.
 Vietnamese: vòng đua (thể thao), chuỗi sự kiện
 Court (sân)
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /kɔːrt/
 Definition: An area marked out for sports such as tennis, basketball, or badminton.
 Example: They played a game of basketball on the court.
 Vietnamese: sân (thể thao)
 Field
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /fiːld/
 Definition: A piece of open land, often used for sports such as football or soccer.
 Example: The soccer team practiced on the field.
 Vietnamese: sân cỏ, cánh đồng
 Track (liên quan thể thao)
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /træk/
 Definition: A course designed for running or racing.
 Example: He set a new record on the 400-meter track.
 Vietnamese: đường chạy, đường đua
 Rink
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /rɪŋk/
 Definition: A smooth surface for skating or ice hockey.
 Example: They enjoyed skating at the ice rink.
 Vietnamese: sân băng, sân trượt patin
 Unusual
 Word Form: Adjective
 Pronunciation: /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
 Definition: Not common, rare, or different from what is typical.
 Example: It was unusual to see snow in this area during summer.
 Vietnamese: bất thường, không phổ biến
 Athlete
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈæθ.liːt/
 Definition: A person trained in sports, especially one who competes in organized events.
 Example: The athlete won a gold medal at the Olympics.
 Vietnamese: vận động viên
 Competition (cuộc thi)
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˌkɒm.pəˈtɪʃ.ən/
 Definition: An event or contest in which people compete to win.
 Example: She entered the singing competition and won first place.
 Vietnamese: cuộc thi, cuộc tranh tài
 Get in shape
 Word Form: Phrase
 Pronunciation: /ɡɛt ɪn ʃeɪp/
 Definition: To become physically fit and healthy.
 Example: He goes to the gym regularly to get in shape.
 Vietnamese: lấy lại vóc dáng, giữ dáng
 Figure (con số)
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈfɪɡ.jʊər/
 Definition: A number or amount; also refers to a person of importance in a context.
 Example: The sales figures have increased this year.
 Vietnamese: con số, số liệu
 Healthy lifestyle
 Word Form: Phrase
 Pronunciation: /ˈhel.θi ˈlaɪf.staɪl/
 Definition: A way of living that promotes good physical and mental health, often involving exercise and a
balanced diet.
 Example: He maintains a healthy lifestyle by eating well and exercising regularly.
 Vietnamese: lối sống lành mạnh
 Overweight
 Word Form: Adjective
 Pronunciation: /ˌoʊ.vərˈweɪt/
 Definition: Having more body weight than is considered normal or healthy.
 Example: He started exercising regularly to avoid becoming overweight.
 Vietnamese: thừa cân
 Adult
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /əˈdʌlt/
 Definition: A person who is fully grown or developed.
 Example: Adults have different responsibilities than children.
 Vietnamese: người lớn, người trưởng thành
 Lose weight
 Word Form: Phrase (verb)
 Pronunciation: /luːz weɪt/
 Definition: To decrease body weight through diet, exercise, or other methods.
 Example: She is trying to lose weight by eating a healthier diet.
 Vietnamese: giảm cân
 Balanced diet
 Word Form: Phrase (noun)
 Pronunciation: /ˈbæl.ənst ˈdaɪ.ət/
 Definition: A diet that contains the right amounts of all necessary nutrients.
 Example: Eating a balanced diet is important for maintaining good health.
 Vietnamese: chế độ ăn cân bằng
 Step (bước chân)
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /step/
 Definition: The act of moving your foot in walking, or a single movement of the foot.
 Example: She took a step forward to see what was happening.
 Vietnamese: bước chân
 Motivated
 Word Form: Adjective
 Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊ.tɪ.veɪ.tɪd/
 Definition: Having a strong reason or desire to accomplish something.
 Example: He felt motivated to finish the project on time.
 Vietnamese: có động lực
 Average
 Word Form: Adjective/Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/
 Definition: The typical value or middle point in a set of data.
 Example: The average temperature in summer is around 30 degrees Celsius.
 Vietnamese: trung bình
 Weightlifting
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈweɪt.lɪf.tɪŋ/
 Definition: The sport or activity of lifting heavy weights.
 Example: He took up weightlifting to build his strength.
 Vietnamese: cử tạ
 Triathlon
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /traɪˈæθ.lɒn/
 Definition: A sporting event consisting of swimming, cycling, and running.
 Example: She trained hard for the triathlon.
 Vietnamese: ba môn phối hợp
 Monitor (giám sát)
 Word Form: Verb/Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/
 Definition: To observe, check, or keep track of something.
 Example: The doctor will monitor his progress during treatment.
 Vietnamese: giám sát
 Alarm (go off)
 Word Form: Verb (Phrase)
 Pronunciation: /əˈlɑːrm/
 Definition: When an alarm makes a noise to alert or wake someone.
 Example: The alarm went off at 6 a.m., waking everyone up.
 Vietnamese: (chuông báo thức) reo
 Out of shape
 Word Form: Phrase
 Pronunciation: /aʊt ʌv ʃeɪp/
 Definition: Not physically fit or healthy.
 Example: I need to exercise more; I'm out of shape.
 Vietnamese: không trong trạng thái tốt
 Effect (ảnh hưởng)
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ɪˈfekt/
 Definition: A change or result caused by something.
 Example: The new policy had a positive effect on the community.
 Vietnamese: ảnh hưởng, hiệu quả
 Anxious about
 Word Form: Adjective (Phrase)
 Pronunciation: /ˈæŋk.ʃəs əˈbaʊt/
 Definition: Feeling worried or nervous about something.
 Example: He felt anxious about the upcoming exam.
 Vietnamese: lo lắng về
 Meditation
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
 Definition: The practice of focusing the mind for relaxation or spiritual reasons.
 Example: She practices meditation to reduce stress.
 Vietnamese: thiền định
 Stressed out
 Word Form: Adjective (Phrase)
 Pronunciation: /strest aʊt/
 Definition: Feeling very tense or worried.
 Example: He was stressed out after working long hours.
 Vietnamese: căng thẳng
 Technique
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /tekˈniːk/
 Definition: A way of doing something, often involving skill or method.
 Example: The artist used a unique painting technique.
 Vietnamese: kỹ thuật
 Remind
 Word Form: Verb
 Pronunciation: /rɪˈmaɪnd/
 Definition: To make someone remember something.
 Example: Please remind me to call her later.
 Vietnamese: nhắc nhở
 Leisure activity
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈleʒ.ər ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
 Definition: An activity done for enjoyment during free time.
 Example: Reading is a popular leisure activity.
 Vietnamese: hoạt động giải trí
 Fantastic
 Word Form: Adjective
 Pronunciation: /fænˈtæs.tɪk/
 Definition: Very good; amazing.
 Example: We had a fantastic time at the party.
 Vietnamese: tuyệt vời
 Facilities
 Word Form: Noun (Plural)
 Pronunciation: /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz/
 Definition: Buildings or equipment provided for a particular purpose.
 Example: The gym has excellent facilities.
 Vietnamese: cơ sở vật chất
 Climate
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪ.mət/
 Definition: The weather conditions of a region over a long period.
 Example: The climate here is very hot and humid.
 Vietnamese: khí hậu
 Flat (bằng phẳng)
 Word Form: Adjective
 Pronunciation: /flæt/
 Definition: Level and even, without curves or bumps.
 Example: The desert is flat and stretches for miles.
 Vietnamese: bằng phẳng
 Spectator
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /spekˈteɪ.tər/
 Definition: A person who watches an event, especially sports.
 Example: Thousands of spectators watched the match.
 Vietnamese: khán giả
 Frozen
 Word Form: Adjective
 Pronunciation: /ˈfroʊ.zən/
 Definition: Turned into ice; very cold.
 Example: The lake is frozen during winter.
 Vietnamese: đông lạnh, đóng băng
 Hot sauna
 Word Form: Noun Phrase
 Pronunciation: /hɒt ˈsɔː.nə/
 Definition: A room heated to a high temperature to induce sweating for health or relaxation.
 Example: After swimming, they relaxed in the hot sauna.
 Vietnamese: phòng xông hơi nóng
 Tradition
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
 Definition: Beliefs or practices passed down through generations.
 Example: It is a tradition to celebrate the new year with fireworks.
 Vietnamese: truyền thống
 Champion
 Word Form: Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈtʃæm.pi.ən/
 Definition: A winner of a contest or competition.
 Example: She is the reigning champion in tennis.
 Vietnamese: nhà vô địch
 Major
 Word Form: Adjective/Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪ.dʒər/
 Definition: Very important or significant.
 Example: It was a major breakthrough in science.
 Vietnamese: chính, quan trọng
 Local
 Word Form: Adjective/Noun
 Pronunciation: /ˈləʊ.kəl/
 Definition: Relating to a specific place or community.
 Example: They bought produce from the local market.
 Vietnamese: địa phương