🇬🇧🇨🇳 sneaker - 运动鞋 : English Lesson

Meaning of "sneaker" ("运动鞋"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A sneaker is a soft, comfy shoe that you wear for running, playing sports, or just zooming around; it usually has rubber on the bottom so you don’t slip and it doesn’t make loud clomping sounds like dress shoes.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I put my dad’s giant sneakers on and suddenly grew up to half his height and double his clumsiness.

I told my sneakers we were going jogging and they instantly pretended to be lost under the bed.

I ran so fast in my new sneakers that my shadow asked me to slow down.

I tried to sneak cookies from the kitchen, but my squeaky sneaker ruined the whole mission.

Sneakers got their name because their soft rubber soles are so quiet you can "sneak" around in them without being heard.

Sam has a new sneaker. He puts a sneaker on his foot and finds the other sneaker. The sneaker is soft and helps him run and play. He runs to the park, kicks the ball, and laughs. The sneaker gets a little wet. He smiles and puts the sneaker on the box.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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