unsportsmanlike

/ˌʌnˈspɔːtsmənlaɪk/ (bre, ipa) · [ənspˈɔrtsmənlˌaɪk] /ˌʌnˈspɔːrtsmənlaɪk/ (ame, ipa) · [ənspˈɔrtsmənlˌaɪk] /ˌən-ˈspȯrts-mən-ˌlīk How to pronounce unsportsmanlike (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unsportsmanlike — 形容詞

  • unsportsmanlikepositive
  • more unsportsmanlikecomparative
  • most unsportsmanlikesuperlative

1. describes actions or words in a game or contest that break the unwritten rules o

1.形容詞B1
釋義

違反運動精神

比賽中缺乏公平與尊重的行為

describes actions or words in a game or contest that break the unwritten rules of fair play, respect, and good manners — for example, insulting an opponent, arguing aggressively with officials, or refusing to follow the spirit of the competition.

例句

The referee gave Hoa a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct after she shoved another player.

裁判給了 Hoa 一張黃牌,因為她推了對方球員,屬於違反運動精神的行為。

collocation: unsportsmanlike conduct

Benjamin's unsportsmanlike behaviour — shouting at the umpire — cost his team a penalty point.

Benjamin 對著裁判大吼這種違反運動精神的行為,讓他的球隊被罰了一分。

collocation: unsportsmanlike behaviour

同義詞
  • unsporting

    more common in British English; same meaning but slightly narrower in use

  • unfair

    broader meaning; can apply outside sports to any situation lacking justice

  • dishonourable

    more formal and moral in tone; implies a loss of personal integrity

反義詞
  • sportsmanlike

    direct antonym; describes fair, respectful behaviour in competition

  • fair

    broader term; not limited to sports contexts

文法句型

unsportsmanlike + noun

be + unsportsmanlike

用法筆記

Commonly found in sports reporting and official rulebooks. Frequently modifies nouns such as 'conduct', 'behaviour', 'actions', and 'remarks'.

常見錯誤

His unsportsmanlike won the match.
His unsportsmanlike conduct cost his team the match.
💡unsportsmanlike is an adjective, not a noun; it must modify a noun.