basketball
Basketball is a sport played by two teams of five players on a rectangular court. The objective is to score points by throwing a large orange ball through a raised hoop called a basket.
예시
3 / 5I like playing basketball with my friends at the park on weekends.
I like playing basketball with my friends at the park on weekends.
The university department is organizing a formal basketball tournament for the students.
The university department is organizing a formal basketball tournament for the students.
Hey, do you want to go shoot some basketball after school?
Hey, do you want to go shoot some basketball after school?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word itself: you need a 'basket' (the goal) and a 'ball' to play the game.
빠른 퀴즈
Every Saturday morning, my brother and I go to the park to play ______.
정답!
정답은: basketball
예시
I like playing basketball with my friends at the park on weekends.
everydayI like playing basketball with my friends at the park on weekends.
The university department is organizing a formal basketball tournament for the students.
formalThe university department is organizing a formal basketball tournament for the students.
Hey, do you want to go shoot some basketball after school?
informalHey, do you want to go shoot some basketball after school?
This academic study analyzes the physiological demands of professional basketball players during a season.
academicThis academic study analyzes the physiological demands of professional basketball players during a season.
Our company decided to sponsor the local youth basketball league to improve community relations.
businessOur company decided to sponsor the local youth basketball league to improve community relations.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
slam dunk
something that is certain to succeed
on the rebound
recovering from a personal setback or breakup
full-court press
a maximum effort to achieve something
자주 혼동되는 단어
Netball is a similar team sport played mainly by women with no backboard and no dribbling.
Baseball is a bat-and-ball game played on a field, not a court with a hoop.
사용 참고사항
Use 'basketball' as an uncountable noun when talking about the sport itself (e.g., 'I love basketball'). Use it as a countable noun when referring to the physical ball (e.g., 'I bought two basketballs').
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes say 'make basketball' instead of the correct verb 'play basketball.' Also, remember that the court is where you play, not a 'field.'
암기 팁
Think of the word itself: you need a 'basket' (the goal) and a 'ball' to play the game.
어원
The word was coined in 1891 by James Naismith, who used peach baskets as the original goals.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the United States and has a significant global presence through the NBA.
빠른 퀴즈
Every Saturday morning, my brother and I go to the park to play ______.
정답!
정답은: basketball
관련 어휘
Sports 관련 단어
soccer
A1Soccer is a team sport played with a round ball where two teams of eleven players try to kick the ball into the opposing team's goal. It is the most popular sport in the world and is played on a rectangular grass or turf field.
golf
A1Golf is an outdoor sport played on a large grass course using various metal or wooden clubs to hit a small white ball. The objective is to hit the ball into a series of small holes in as few strokes as possible.
skiing
A1Skiing is the sport or activity of moving over snow on skis, which are long, narrow pieces of wood, metal, or plastic. It is a popular winter activity performed for recreation or in professional competitions on mountains and hills.
net
A1A net is a piece of material made from threads or strings tied together with many small holes in it. In sports, it is used to catch a ball or birdie, such as in tennis or soccer, to indicate a point has been scored or to divide a court.
glove
A1A glove is a piece of clothing that covers your hand and wrist to keep it warm or protect it. Each finger usually has its own separate part, unlike a mitten.
shoe
A1A shoe is a piece of footwear intended to protect and comfort the human foot. It usually consists of a sole and a covering made of leather, cloth, or synthetic material.
jersey
A1A jersey is a knitted shirt worn by members of a sports team, usually featuring a player's number and name. It also refers to a soft, stretchy sweater or pullover made from wool or cotton fabric.
socks
A1A piece of clothing made of soft material that you wear on your foot inside your shoe. They are usually sold and worn in pairs to keep your feet warm, dry, or comfortable during physical activities.
equipment
A1Equipment refers to the set of tools, clothing, or objects that you need for a specific activity or purpose. In a sports context, it includes things like balls, rackets, helmets, and nets required to play the game.
gear
A1Gear refers to the clothes and equipment used for a specific activity, especially sports or hobbies. It is usually an uncountable noun that describes the collection of things you need to participate in an event.
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