sportsmanship
UK/'spɔːtsmənʃɪp/US/'spɒ:tsmәnʃip/
B1
Definitions
n.
Conduct and attitudes worthy of a sportsman; fairness and graciousness in competition.
体育精神；公平竞赛的精神
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsportsmancarry, bear
+
-shiphand
=sportsmanship
sportsman + -ship (state/quality) = the qualities of a sportsman: fairness, respect for opponents.
Common Collocations
- 1.good sportsmanship良好的体育精神
- 2.true sportsmanship真正的体育精神
- 3.show sportsmanship展现体育精神
Example Sentences
- 1.
Both teams showed excellent sportsmanship despite the loss.
- 2.
Sportsmanship matters more than winning.