sportsmanship
/ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/ · /ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪp/
CEFR level C1Topic SportWord #5824 in the learning path
体育精神；运动家风度
Definitions
n. Fair and respectful behaviour towards opponents in sport
体育精神；运动家风度
Example
Helping her opponent up showed real sportsmanship.
她扶起对手，展现了真正的体育精神。
School competitions should reward sportsmanship as well as achievement to encourage respect and cooperation among students.
学校竞赛应在奖励成绩的同时奖励体育精神，以鼓励学生相互尊重与合作。
Collocations
- good sportsmanship
- show sportsmanship
- poor sportsmanship
Word family
- sportsman (n.)
- sportswoman (n.)
- sportsmanlike (adj.)
- unsportsmanlike (adj.)
Synonyms
- fair play
Usage tip
不可数名词，强调公平与尊重，而非运动技术。
FAQ
- What does sportsmanship mean?
- Fair and respectful behaviour towards opponents in sport
- How is sportsmanship pronounced?
- UK /ˈspɔːtsmənʃɪp/, US /ˈspɔːrtsmənʃɪp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
