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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
stamina
stam·ina BrE [ˈstæmɪnə] NAmE [ˈstæmɪnə] noun uncountable the physical or mental strength that enables you to do sth difficult for long periods of time •It takes a lot of stamina to run a marathon. •exercises aimed at increasing stamina Word Origin: [stamina] late 17th cent. (in the sense ‘rudiments, essential elements of something’): from Latin, plural of ↑stamen in the sense ‘threads spun by the Fates’. Collocations: Diet and exercise Weight put on/gain/lose weight/a few kilos/a few pounds watch/control/struggle with your weight be/become seriously overweight/underweight be/become clinically/morbidly obese achieve/facilitate/promote/stimulate weight loss slim down to 70 kilos/(BrE) 11 stone/(especially NAmE) 160 pounds combat/prevent/tackle/treat obesity develop/have/suffer from/struggle with/recover from anorexia/bulimia/an eating disorder be on/go on/follow a crash/strict diet have/suffer from a negative/poor body image have/develop a positive/healthy body image Healthy eating eat a balanced diet/healthily/sensibly get/provide/receive adequate/proper nutrition contain/get/provide essential nutrients/vitamins/minerals be high/low in calories/fat/fibre/(especially US) fiber/protein/vitamin D/Omega-3 fatty acids contain (no)/use/be full of/be free from additives/chemical preservatives/artificial sweeteners avoid/cut down on/cut out alcohol/caffeine/fatty foods stop/give up/ (especially NAmE) quit smoking Exercise (BrE) take regular exercise do moderate/strenuous/vigorous exercise play football/hockey/tennis go cycling/jogging/running go to/visit/ (especially NAmE) hit/work out at the gym strengthen/tone/train your stomach muscles contract/relax/stretch/use/work your lower-body muscles build (up)/gain muscle improve/increase your stamina/energy levels/physical fitness burn/consume/expend calories Staying healthy be/get/keep/stay healthy/in shape/(especially BrE) fit lower your cholesterol/blood pressure boost/stimulate/strengthen your immune system prevent/reduce the risk of heart disease/high blood pressure/diabetes/osteoporosis reduce/relieve/manage/combat stress enhance/promote relaxation/physical and mental well-being Example Bank: •Emma Walton had to call on all her reserves of stamina to win the 10 000 metres. •Final exams at college can be as much a test of stamina as of knowledge. •He is working to improve his strength and stamina. •She didn't the stamina to complete the course. •Waley had to call on all her reserves of stamina to win the marathon. •These exercises are aimed at increasing stamina.
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