rally

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. in sports like tennis, a long series of hits between players before someone wins the point.

n. a sustained sequence of strokes between players in a racket sport before a point is scored.

日本語:ラリー※

“The crowd cheered after a spectacular thirty-hit rally at the end of the match.”

“The baseline rally lasted nearly two minutes, testing both players' endurance before the defending champion finally forced an error.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Business Technical

n. a sudden increase in prices after they have been falling.

n. a period of sustained recovery in the price of a stock or the general market following a decline.

日本語:反発※

“The stock market saw a late afternoon rally after the government announced new tax cuts.”

“Analysts remained sceptical of the brief market rally, suggesting that underlying economic indicators did not yet support a long-term recovery.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a long-distance race for motor vehicles, often over rough ground or public roads.

n. a competitive motor race held over several stages on public or private roads, often involving specialised off-road vehicles.

“He spent the weekend watching the mountain rally on television.”

“The annual desert rally attracts drivers from across the globe, challenging them with extreme temperatures and unpredictable terrain.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to bring people together to work for a common goal or to support a cause.

v. to mobilise or assemble a group of people for a common purpose or renewed effort.

“The coach tried to rally the team after they fell behind in the second half.”

“The community leaders worked tirelessly to rally local residents against the proposed demolition of the historic library.”