tournament
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
3 / 5I am playing in a local tennis tournament this weekend.
I have a tennis competition with many players this Saturday and Sunday.
The university invites all students to participate in the annual chess tournament.
The school asks students to join the yearly chess competition.
Hey, do you want to join our video game tournament tomorrow?
Do you want to play in our game contest tomorrow?
어휘 가족
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
I am playing in a local tennis tournament this weekend.
everydayI have a tennis competition with many players this Saturday and Sunday.
The university invites all students to participate in the annual chess tournament.
formalThe school asks students to join the yearly chess competition.
Hey, do you want to join our video game tournament tomorrow?
informalDo you want to play in our game contest tomorrow?
The study analyzes the economic impact of hosting a major golf tournament.
academicThe paper looks at how much money a big golf event brings to a city.
Our company is sponsoring the regional football tournament this year.
businessOur business is paying for the local football competition this year.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
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
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
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
관련 어휘
A group of sports teams or players who compete against each...
finalRefers to something that happens at the very end of a series...
matchA match is a formal game or competition between two people o...
trophyA trophy is a physical prize given to a person or team for w...
prizeA prize is an award or reward given to a person or team for...
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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