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champion

noun B1
1

şampiyon, birincilik kazanan B1

a person who has won a competition or contest

The champion lifted the trophy in front of the cheering crowd.

  • After months of training, she finally became the champion of her weight class.
  • The school announced the champion of the science fair during the assembly.
  • Even though he was the champion, he praised his opponents for their effort.
  • Critics argued that the champion's dominance reflected a lack of competition in the league.
  • champion title · şampiyonluk unvanı She earned the champion title after winning the marathon.
  • champion team · şampiyon takım The champion team celebrated their victory in the stadium.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: winner

opposite: loser

topic: Sports
2

savunucu, bir konunun destekçisi B2

a person who publicly supports or defends a particular cause or group

The lawyer acted as a champion of the victims during the trial.

  • Students elected her as the champion of student welfare for the year.
  • International NGOs look for a champion of climate action to lead the campaign.
  • His reputation as a champion of free speech grew after the controversial case.
  • Scholars debate whether a public figure can truly be a champion of systemic change.
  • champion of human rights · insan hakları savunucusu She has long been a champion of human rights in the region.
  • be a champion of sth He is a champion of environmental protection in his community.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: advocate

simpler: supporter

opposite: opponent

champion

verb B2
1

savunmak, desteklemek

to publicly support or defend a person, cause, or idea

The student champions the new recycling program at school.

  • Local activists champion better public transportation for the city.
  • The professor champions interdisciplinary research in her department.
  • International NGOs often champion human rights in conflict zones.
  • During the conference, the keynote speaker championed innovative approaches to climate change mitigation.
  • champion a cause · bir davayı savunmak She champions a cause that promotes renewable energy.
  • champion women's rights · kadın haklarını savunmak The organization champions women's rights worldwide.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: support

opposite: oppose

champion

adjective B2
1

şampiyon, birinci, üstün

having the qualities of a champion; being the best in a particular field

The champion swimmer won gold at the regional competition.

  • She gave a champion speech that inspired the whole class.
  • Their champion effort helped the project finish ahead of schedule.
  • champion athlete · üstün sporcu The champion athlete broke the world record at the meet.
  • champion performance · üstün performans Her champion performance earned her a standing ovation.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: leadingexcellent

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