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sportsmanship

🇬🇧 UK/'spɔːtsmənʃɪp/🇺🇸 US/'spɒ:tsmәnʃip/
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Definitions

n.

Fair, respectful, and gracious behavior in sports, including winning and losing with dignity.

运动员精神;体育道德

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
sportscarry, bear
+
manhand
+
shipstatus, office, skill
=sportsmanship

Common Collocations

  • 1.good sportsmanship良好的体育道德
  • 2.show sportsmanship展现体育精神
  • 3.spirit of sportsmanship体育精神的体现
  • 4.poor sportsmanship不良的体育行为

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The tennis player showed great sportsmanship by congratulating her opponent after losing.

  • 2.

    Coaches should teach young athletes that good sportsmanship matters more than winning.

  • 3.

    The referee praised both teams for their outstanding sportsmanship throughout the match.

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