athleticism
gb/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/ us/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
B2
Angličtina
Významy
0 významů
Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
physical ability for sports
being physically strong, fast, and coordinated, especially for sports
Vzorec užití:
[someone] has/shows/demonstrates athleticism
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse athleticism (a quality) with athletics (sports as an activity or sport events).
Synonyma
athletic ability (more direct and specific; less abstract.)
|
physical prowess (emphasizes impressive strength or skill.)
|
fitness (focuses more on health and stamina than sport skill.)
Antonyma
clumsiness (lack of coordination and smooth movement.)
|
unfitness (poor physical condition or low stamina.)
Kolokace
natural athleticism
|raw athleticism
|pure athleticism
|sheer athleticism
|elite athleticism
|overall athleticism
|demonstrate athleticism
|display athleticism
|improve athleticism
|athleticism and strength
Témata
sports
|health
|fitness
Příklady
- Her athleticism made her a standout defender despite her height.
- The scout liked his athleticism but wanted to see better decision-making.
- Years of training improved his athleticism and endurance.
Učební příklady
- He has great athleticism.
- Swimming can improve your athleticism.
Podstatné jméno
C1
property
2
athletic style of movement
moving in a strong, fast, athletic way
Vzorec užití:
the athleticism of [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse it where 'energy' or 'fitness' is more natural (e.g., for non-physical contexts).
Synonyma
physicality (broader; can mean bodily presence without sport-like skill.)
|
agility (narrower; focuses on quick, light movement.)
Antonyma
stiffness (lack of ease and flexibility in movement.)
Kolokace
the athleticism of the performance
|a display of athleticism
|acrobatic athleticism
|remarkable athleticism
|athleticism on stage
|athleticism in dance
|combine grace and athleticism
|demand athleticism
|showcase athleticism
|unexpected athleticism
Témata
arts
|sports
Příklady
- The choreography demands athleticism as well as precision.
- The film’s fight scenes rely on the actor’s athleticism and timing.
- What surprised the audience was the athleticism of the lead dancer.
Učební příklady
- This dance needs athleticism.
- His athleticism is clear on stage.
Podstatné jméno
C1
property
3
impressive skill in an activity
very skillful and fast in thinking or using language (figurative)
Vzorec užití:
[adjective] athleticism (e.g., mental/verbal) in [something]
Častá chyba:
This is metaphorical; avoid it in formal writing unless the comparison is clearly intended.
Synonyma
nimbleness (more general; can be mental or physical.)
|
dexterity (often about skillful handling; can be literal or figurative.)
Antonyma
slowness (lack of speed or quick response in the relevant skill.)
Kolokace
mental athleticism
|verbal athleticism
|intellectual athleticism
|comic athleticism
|rhetorical athleticism
|a show of verbal athleticism
|athleticism with words
|athleticism in debate
|athleticism in improvisation
|analytic athleticism
Témata
communication
|work
|education
Příklady
- The lawyer’s verbal athleticism impressed the jury.
- The novel is full of intellectual athleticism but can feel exhausting.
- In interviews, she shows mental athleticism and quick humor.
Učební příklady
- He showed verbal athleticism in the debate.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
athleticism
IPA
GB/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
US/æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ath - leti - cism (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (leti)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: athleticism
- Plural: athleticisms
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
a display of athleticism
1/ə dɪsplˈeɪ əv æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
showing impressive physical skill
a moment when someone shows strong sport skills
Příklady
- The dunk was a display of athleticism that brought the crowd to its feet.
- Her recovery run was an incredible display of athleticism.
- The routine ended with a display of athleticism and balance.
all-around athleticism
1/ˈɔl ɚˈaʊnd æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
balanced overall physical abilities
being good at many physical skills, not just one
Příklady
- What sets her apart is her all-around athleticism.
- The position requires all-around athleticism, not just speed.
- His all-around athleticism makes him valuable in different roles.
pure athleticism
1/pjˈʊɹ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
relying mainly on physical ability
winning mainly because you are strong and fast
Příklady
- They couldn’t match her technique, so they tried to win through pure athleticism.
- At that level, pure athleticism isn’t enough; you need discipline and tactics.
- The highlight reel is mostly pure athleticism and speed.
raw athleticism
1/ɹˈɑ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
natural ability, not polished
natural sport ability, but not trained well yet
Příklady
- He’s still learning the game, but his raw athleticism is obvious.
- The coach can teach technique; raw athleticism is harder to find.
- Draft reports praised her raw athleticism and speed.
sheer athleticism
1/ʃˈɪɹ æθlˈɛtɪsˌɪzəm/
fixed phrase
extremely impressive physical ability
very impressive physical ability
Příklady
- Through sheer athleticism, he managed to reach the ball.
- The play was saved by sheer athleticism and a bit of luck.
- Fans gasped at the sheer athleticism of the catch.