A1 noun 중립 #736 가장 일반적인

tournament

/ˈtʊər.nə.mənt/

A tournament is a sports competition that involves several players or teams playing against each other in a series of games. The winner is the person or team that reaches the end and wins the final match.

예시

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1

I am playing in a local tennis tournament this weekend.

I have a tennis competition with many players this Saturday and Sunday.

2

The university invites all students to participate in the annual chess tournament.

The school asks students to join the yearly chess competition.

3

Hey, do you want to join our video game tournament tomorrow?

Do you want to play in our game contest tomorrow?

어휘 가족

명사
tournament
관련
tourney
💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Tour' where people play many 'Games' (the 'ment' part) to find one champion.

빠른 퀴즈

My brother won the local chess _______ last week and received a gold trophy.

정답!

정답은: tournament

예시

1

I am playing in a local tennis tournament this weekend.

everyday

I have a tennis competition with many players this Saturday and Sunday.

2

The university invites all students to participate in the annual chess tournament.

formal

The school asks students to join the yearly chess competition.

3

Hey, do you want to join our video game tournament tomorrow?

informal

Do you want to play in our game contest tomorrow?

4

The study analyzes the economic impact of hosting a major golf tournament.

academic

The paper looks at how much money a big golf event brings to a city.

5

Our company is sponsoring the regional football tournament this year.

business

Our business is paying for the local football competition this year.

어휘 가족

명사
tournament
관련
tourney

자주 쓰는 조합

play in a tournament to participate in a series of competition matches
win a tournament to be the final champion of the competition
host a tournament to organize and provide the location for the competition
annual tournament a competition that happens every year
knockout tournament a competition where you leave if you lose one game

자주 쓰는 구문

round-robin tournament

a tournament where every contestant meets all other contestants in turn

qualify for a tournament

to show enough skill to be allowed to enter a competition

seeded in a tournament

being ranked at a certain level to separate top players

자주 혼동되는 단어

tournament vs league

A league usually lasts a whole season with many games, while a tournament is often a shorter, specific event leading to one winner.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use the preposition 'in' when you are a participant (e.g., 'She is playing in the tournament') and 'at' when referring to the location (e.g., 'I saw him at the tournament').

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling with 'torment' or forget the 'u'. Also, remember it is a countable noun, so use 'a tournament' or 'tournaments'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of a 'Tour' where people play many 'Games' (the 'ment' part) to find one champion.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old French word 'tornoiement,' which referred to medieval knights turning their horses during mock battles.

문법 패턴

Countable noun Plural: tournaments Often used with sports names as modifiers (e.g., poker tournament, golf tournament)
🌍

문화적 맥락

Major sporting tournaments like the FIFA World Cup or Wimbledon are significant cultural events that bring international communities together.

빠른 퀴즈

My brother won the local chess _______ last week and received a gold trophy.

정답!

정답은: tournament

Sports 관련 단어

soccer

A1

Soccer 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

A1

Golf 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

A1

Skiing 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

A 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

A1

Equipment 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

A1

Gear 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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