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used to
Meaning: Describes a past habit or state that no longer exists.
Example: I was used to winning, so losing was a shock.
end up
Meaning: To eventually reach a particular state or result.
Example: Early table tennis bats ended up covered in pimpled rubber.
can’t be happening
Meaning: Used when something feels unbelievable or shocking.
Example: I thought this can’t be happening when I lost.
look up
Meaning: To search for information.
Example: I’m just looking on the internet to check cricket equipment.
put together
Meaning: To combine ideas or elements into a complete plan.
Example: We can put together some useful ideas for the session.
athlete
IPA (UK): /ˈæθ.liːt/
IPA (US): /ˈæθ.liːt/
Meaning: A person who competes in sports requiring physical skill.
Meaning: A person who competes in sports requiring physical skill.
Example: He once aimed to become a professional athlete.
pimpled rubber
IPA (UK): /ˈpɪm.pəld ˈrʌb.ər/
IPA (US): /ˈpɪm.pəld ˈrʌb.ɚ/
Meaning: Rubber with small raised bumps, used on table tennis bats.
Meaning: Rubber with small raised bumps, used on table tennis bats.
Example: Pimpled rubber improved control in table tennis.
helmet
IPA (UK): /ˈhel.mɪt/
IPA (US): /ˈhel.mət/
Meaning: Protective headgear used in sports.
Meaning: Protective headgear used in sports.
Example: Early cricket helmets were mocked for being ugly.
air vents
IPA (UK): /eə vent/
IPA (US): /er vent/
Meaning: Openings that allow airflow for cooling.
Meaning: Openings that allow airflow for cooling.
Example: Modern cycle helmets have air vents to keep riders cool.
leather
IPA (UK): /ˈleð.ər/
IPA (US): /ˈleð.ɚ/
Meaning: Material made from animal skin.
Meaning: Material made from animal skin.
Example: Early footballs were stitched leather that absorbed water.
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