B2 adjective Neutral

archery

/ˈɑːrtʃəri/

Archery is the sport, skill, or practice of using a bow to shoot arrows at a target. It requires a high degree of precision, physical control, and mental focus, and is practiced both competitively and for recreation.

Beispiele

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1

She decided to take up archery as a way to improve her concentration and patience.

She began practicing the sport of shooting with a bow and arrow to help her focus.

2

The international archery federation has established strict regulations regarding equipment standards.

The formal governing body for the sport has set specific rules for what gear can be used.

3

I'm going to head down to the archery range later if you want to join me.

I am going to the place where we shoot arrows later if you want to come along.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
archery
Adjektiv
archery
Verwandt
archer
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Merkhilfe

Think of an Archer standing under a stone Arch shooting an Arrow—all three start with 'A'.

Schnelles Quiz

The school offers several extracurricular activities, including ____, where students learn to use a recurve bow.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: archery

Beispiele

1

She decided to take up archery as a way to improve her concentration and patience.

everyday

She began practicing the sport of shooting with a bow and arrow to help her focus.

2

The international archery federation has established strict regulations regarding equipment standards.

formal

The formal governing body for the sport has set specific rules for what gear can be used.

3

I'm going to head down to the archery range later if you want to join me.

informal

I am going to the place where we shoot arrows later if you want to come along.

4

The development of composite archery technology played a significant role in the expansion of several nomadic empires.

academic

Advancements in bow and arrow construction were critical to the growth of ancient nomadic civilizations.

5

Our upcoming corporate retreat includes an archery workshop to foster team discipline and target-setting skills.

business

The company outing will feature a bow-shooting class to encourage team focus and goal achievement.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
archery
Adjektiv
archery
Verwandt
archer

Häufige Kollokationen

archery equipment the tools and gear used for shooting bows and arrows
archery range a designated facility or area for practicing archery
master the art of archery to become exceptionally skilled in using a bow and arrow
competitive archery the practice of archery in a formal tournament setting
traditional archery shooting using historical types of bows without modern sights or aids

Häufige Phrasen

target archery

the most common form of the sport where arrows are shot at stationary targets

field archery

shooting at targets of varying distances in a natural woodland setting

draw the bow

the action of pulling the bowstring back in preparation to shoot

Wird oft verwechselt mit

archery vs archer

An archer is the person who performs the action, while archery is the name of the sport or activity.

archery vs orchard

An orchard is a piece of land planted with fruit trees, which sounds slightly similar to a learner.

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Nutzungshinweise

Archery is an uncountable noun. While it is primarily a noun, it frequently functions as a noun adjunct (like an adjective) to modify other nouns, such as in 'archery set' or 'archery club'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'arching' as a verb for the sport, but the correct verb is 'to practice archery' or 'to shoot'. Don't confuse it with 'archery' (the sport) and 'archer' (the person).

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Merkhilfe

Think of an Archer standing under a stone Arch shooting an Arrow—all three start with 'A'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old French 'archerie', which comes from 'archier' (archer) and ultimately from Latin 'arcus' (bow).

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (no plural form) Can be used as a noun adjunct Often follows verbs like 'practice', 'do', or 'take up'
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Kultureller Kontext

Archery holds a significant place in English history due to the longbowmen of the Middle Ages and the legend of Robin Hood; it is also a spiritual practice (Kyudo) in Japanese culture.

Schnelles Quiz

The school offers several extracurricular activities, including ____, where students learn to use a recurve bow.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: archery

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