team spirit
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- The feeling of pride, loyalty, and enthusiasm shared by the members of a group, which makes them want the group to succeed: "Team spirit" refers to the collective attitude and emotional energy that unites a group, fostering cooperation and a shared desire for achievement.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The coach emphasized the importance of team spirit for winning the championship.
- A strong sense of team spirit helped the employees complete the difficult project ahead of schedule.
- Despite losing the match, their team spirit remained unbroken.
Advanced Usage
- "to foster/build team spirit": to actively encourage and develop a sense of unity and shared purpose within a group.
- The company retreat was designed to build team spirit among the new departments.
- "a display of team spirit": an action or event that shows the group's unity and mutual support.
- Carrying their injured teammate off the field was a true display of team spirit.
Variants and Related Words
- Esprit de corps (noun): A French term often used synonymously with "team spirit," specifically referring to the morale and common spirit of a group.
- The military unit was known for its strong esprit de corps.
- Morale (noun): The confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group. (While related, "morale" can be individual or collective, whereas "team spirit" is inherently collective.)
- The manager's praise boosted the team's morale.
Synonyms
- Camaraderie: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
- Cohesion: The action or fact of forming a united whole.
- Solidarity: Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.
Related Phrases
- "to be a team player": to be someone who prioritizes the group's goals over individual goals, contributing positively to team spirit.
- She is a real team player, always helping her colleagues.
- "in the spirit of teamwork": acting with the principles of cooperation and shared effort.
- In the spirit of teamwork, we should all contribute ideas.
Related Idioms
- "All for one and one for all": A motto expressing that every member acts for the benefit of the group, and the group acts for the benefit of each member; it encapsulates the idea of team spirit.
- The team adopted the "all for one and one for all" philosophy, which strengthened their team spirit.
Noun
- the spirit of a group that makes the members want the group to succeed