EN: The verb 'lead' (past tense 'led') is used in the pattern 'lead someone to somewhere/something'. It indicates guiding, directing, or causing a group to reach a specific destination or achievement.
中文: 動詞「lead」(過去式為「led」)常用於「lead someone to somewhere/something」(帶領某人前往某處/達成某事)的句型中。它表示引導、帶領或促使一個團隊達到特定的目的地或成就。
The captain led his team to victory in the final match.
隊長帶領他的球隊在決賽中贏得勝利。
EN: The preposition 'since' is used to indicate the starting point of a period of time that continues up to a reference point. In this historical context, 'since 1998' marks the beginning of the drought that ended in 2026.
中文: 介係詞「since」(自從)用於表示持續到某個時間參考點的起點。在此歷史背景中,「since 1998」標記了自 1998 年開始、並於 2026 年結束的未晉級時期。
They have been waiting for this moment since last year.
自從去年以來,他們就一直在等待這一個時刻。
EN: Norway has a rich footballing history but has often struggled to qualify for major tournaments despite producing world-class talents like Erling Haaland. Their last World Cup appearance before this fictional 2026 scenario was indeed in 1998, making a return to the global stage a highly anticipated national event.
中文: 挪威擁有豐富的足球歷史,但儘管培養出了像哈蘭德(Erling Haaland)這樣的世界級天才,卻常常在重大賽事的資格賽中陷入苦戰。在此虛構的 2026 年場景之前,他們上一次參加世界盃確實是在 1998 年,這使得重返世界舞台成為該國極度期盼的國家盛事。
EN: The past simple tense ('happened') is used to describe an action that occurred and was completed at a specific time in the past. In this sentence, it indicates the occurrence of their previous tournament appearance.
中文: 過去簡單式('happened')用於描述在過去特定時間發生並已完成的動作。在本句中,它表示他們上一次在錦標賽中亮相這一事件的發生。
The historic match happened in the summer of 1998.
那場歷史性的比賽發生在 1998 年的夏天。
EN: The adverb 'even' is used for emphasis, indicating that something is surprising or unexpected. Here, it emphasizes the surprising fact that the striker was not yet born when the event occurred.
中文: 副詞 'even'(甚至)用於表示強調,指出某事是令人驚訝或出乎意料的。在這裡,它強調了該事件發生時,這位前鋒甚至還沒出生的驚人事實。
She didn't even know his name before they met.
在他們見面之前,她甚至連他的名字都不知道。
EN: The phrasal verb 'make up for' means to compensate for something bad, missing, or lost with something good.
中文: 片語動詞「make up for」意為「彌補」或「補償」,指用好的事物來彌補糟糕、缺失或失去的事物。
She worked extra hours to make up for the time she missed.
她加班工作以彌補她錯過的時間。
EN: The infinitive 'to make up' is used here as the direct object of the transitive verb 'wanted', expressing the desire or intention of the subject.
中文: 不定詞「to make up」在此處用作及物動詞「wanted」的直接受詞,用以表達主詞的願望或意圖。
They wanted to start the project early.
他們想要提早開始這個專案。
EN: The preposition 'by' followed by a gerund (verb-ing) is used to express the method or means by which an action is achieved. It answers the question 'How?'.
中文: 介係詞「by」後面接動名詞(V-ing)用來表示達成某個動作的方法或手段。它回答了「如何做?」的問題。
She improved her English by watching movies without subtitles.
她透過觀看沒有字幕的電影來提高她的英語水平。
EN: Ordinal numbers (first, second, third, etc.) are placed before cardinal numbers (one, two, three, etc.) when they modify the same noun (e.g., 'first four matches').
中文: 當序數(如 first, second)與基數(如 four, five)同時修飾同一個名詞時,序數必須放在基數之前(例如「first four matches」,意為前四場比賽)。
The first two chapters of the book are very exciting.
這本書的前兩章非常精彩。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'In the round of 16' acts as an adverbial of place/time, indicating the specific stage of the tournament. In English, such introductory phrases are often placed at the beginning of the sentence for emphasis and are typically followed by a comma.
中文: 介系詞片語「In the round of 16」(在十六強賽中)作為時間或情境副詞片語,指出該賽事的具體階段。在英文中,這類引導性片語常置於句首以示強調,且通常後方會加上逗號。
In the final match, the team played with great determination.
在決賽中,該隊展現了極大的決心。
EN: The verb 'faced' is the past tense of 'face', meaning to confront or meet an opponent in a contest. It is a transitive verb that directly takes the object ('the mighty team of Brazil') without requiring a preposition like 'with'.
中文: 動詞「faced」是「face」的過去式,意思是「迎戰」或「面對」比賽中的對手。它是一個及物動詞,直接接受詞(「the mighty team of Brazil」),不需要像「with」這樣的介系詞。
Our school team faced their rivals in the championship game.
我們學校的隊伍在冠軍賽中迎戰了他們的宿敵。
EN: In the FIFA World Cup, the 'round of 16' (also known as the knockout stage) is the first round after the group stage, where the remaining 16 teams play single-elimination matches. Brazil is historically the most successful national team in World Cup history, having won the tournament five times, which is why they are referred to as 'the mighty team of Brazil'.
中文: 在國際足總世界盃中,「round of 16」(十六強賽,亦稱淘汰賽階段)是小組賽後的第一輪,剩下的16支球隊進行單敗淘汰賽。巴西在歷史上是世界盃最成功的國家隊,曾五次奪冠,這也是為什麼他們被稱為「實力強勁的巴西隊」。
EN: The verb 'manage' followed by a to-infinitive ('manage to do something') is used to indicate succeeding in doing something difficult or challenging, often requiring effort.
中文: 動詞「manage」後接不定詞(manage to do something)用來表示成功完成某件困難或具挑戰性的事情,通常強調過程需要付出努力。
Despite the heavy rain, they managed to finish the match.
儘管下著大雨,他們還是成功完成了比賽。
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used here to connect two independent clauses ('Haaland scored twice' and 'tiny Norway managed to shock...') to show a sequence of related events.
中文: 對等連接詞「and」在此處用於連接兩個獨立子句(「哈蘭德梅開二度」與「微小的挪威成功震驚了...」),以呈現一系列相關的事件。
EN: In football (soccer) culture, Brazil is widely regarded as the most successful football nation, having won the FIFA World Cup five times (hence 'five-time champions'). A small nation like Norway (with a population of around 5.5 million) defeating Brazil is considered a massive, historic upset in the sporting world.
中文: 在足球文化中,巴西被廣泛認為是歷史上最成功的足球國家,曾五次奪得國際足總世界盃冠軍(因此被稱為「五屆冠軍」)。像挪威這樣人口僅約 550 萬的小國能擊敗巴西,在體育界被視為一場巨大且具歷史意義的爆冷勝利。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'For a [noun]' is used at the beginning of a sentence to establish a standard of comparison or perspective. It means 'considering the circumstances of' or 'from the viewpoint of'.
中文: 介係詞片語「For a [名詞]」置於句首時,用於建立比較或看待事物的標準與視角。意思是「考慮到……的情況」或「對……而言」。
For a beginner, she plays the piano exceptionally well.
對於一個初學者來說,她的鋼琴彈得特別好。
EN: The word 'just' is used as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'no more than' to emphasize how small a number or amount is.
中文: 副詞「just」在此處意為「僅僅」或「只有」,用來強調數量或金額之少。
The museum is just five minutes away from our hotel.
那家博物館距離我們的飯店只有五分鐘的路程。
EN: Norway is a Nordic country with a relatively small population of around 5.4 million. In the context of global sports like football (soccer), competing against giants like Brazil (population over 200 million) and achieving victory is seen as a classic 'David vs. Goliath' scenario, making it an extraordinary national milestone.
中文: 挪威是一個北歐國家,人口相對較少,約為 540 萬。在全球熱門運動如足球的背景下,挪威能與巴西(人口超過 2 億)等體育大國競爭並取得勝利,被視為經典的「大衛挑戰歌利亞」弱勝強戰役,因此這被視為一項非凡的國家里程碑。
EN: The structure 'one of the + superlative adjective + plural noun' is used to single out one item that possesses a quality to the highest degree among a group. Note that the noun following this structure must always be plural (e.g., 'nights').
中文: 結構「one of the + 最高級形容詞 + 複數名詞」用於在一個群體中挑選出某個在某方面達到最高程度的項目。請注意,此結構後面的名詞必須始終使用複數形式(例如「nights」)。
She is one of the most talented players in the league.
她是聯盟中最有才華的球員之一。
EN: The word 'entire' is an adjective used to emphasize that the whole of something is being referred to, rather than just a part. It is placed before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'entire football history').
中文: 單字「entire」是一個形容詞,用於強調所指的是某事物的全部,而非僅僅是一部分。它放在其修飾的名詞之前(例如「entire football history」,意為整個足球歷史)。
The entire team celebrated their victory.
整個球隊都慶祝了他們的勝利。
EN: In football (soccer) culture, defeating a powerhouse like Brazil (five-time World Cup champions) is considered a monumental upset for smaller nations. For Norway, a country with a relatively small population, such a victory is etched into national folklore as a historic milestone.
中文: 在足球文化中,擊敗像巴西(五屆世界盃冠軍)這樣的超級強權,對於較小的國家來說被視為一場史詩級的爆冷勝利。對於人口相對較少的挪威而言,這樣的勝利會被載入國家體育史冊,成為歷史性的里程碑。
EN: The use of the temporal conjunction 'when' to introduce an adverbial clause of time. In this sentence, 'when' connects the main clause ('The dream ended...') with a subordinate clause ('England won 2-1 in extra time') to specify the exact moment or circumstance under which the main action occurred.
中文: 使用時間連接詞「when」(當……時)來引導時間副詞子句。在本句中,「when」將主要子句(夢想畫下句點……)與從屬子句(英格蘭在延長賽中以 2-1 獲勝)連接起來,以明確說明主要動作發生的具體時刻或情況。
The match was almost over when the referee blew the whistle.
當裁判吹響哨音時,比賽幾乎快結束了。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'in extra time' is used to denote the specific period of play added to a game when the score is tied at the end of regular time. The preposition 'in' is standardly used with periods of time during which an event occurs.
中文: 介係詞片語「in extra time」(在延長賽中)用於表示常規時間結束比分持平時,額外增加的特定比賽階段。介係詞「in」標準地與事件發生的時間段搭配使用。
The decisive goal was scored in extra time.
決定勝負的進球是在延長賽中攻入的。
EN: In international football tournaments like the FIFA World Cup, knockout stage matches (such as the quarterfinal) cannot end in a draw. If the score is tied after the regular 90 minutes, 'extra time' (two periods of 15 minutes) is played to determine the winner. The mention of 'England' refers to one of the traditional powerhouses of football, adding to the dramatic context of Norway's exit.
中文: 在國際足球賽事(如世界盃)中,淘汰賽階段(例如半準決賽)不能以平局結束。如果常規 90 分鐘後比分持平,則必須進行「extra time」(延長賽,分為上下半場各 15 分鐘)以決定勝負。文中提到「英格蘭」代表著足球傳統強權之一,這為挪威的遺憾出局增添了戲劇色彩。
EN: The structure 'with + noun/pronoun + adjective/participle' is used to describe a secondary action or state accompanying the main action. Here, 'with his eyes closed' describes the state of his eyes while he was on the bench.
中文: 「with + 名詞/代名詞 + 形容詞/分詞」的結構,用於描述伴隨主句動作發生的次要動作或狀態。在此處,「with his eyes closed」描述了他坐在替補席上時,雙眼閉著的狀態。
She listened to the music with her eyes closed.
她閉著雙眼聽音樂。
EN: The phrase 'finish the night' means to end the evening in a particular state or location. It is often followed by a prepositional phrase indicating where or how the subject spent the final moments of the event.
中文: 片語「finish the night」意為以特定的狀態或在特定的地點結束這一天(或這晚)。後面通常接介系詞片語,用以說明主詞在該事件最後階段的地點或狀態。
We finished the night at a cozy local cafe.
我們在一間舒適的當地咖啡館結束了這晚。
EN: In football (soccer), 'the bench' refers to the seating area where substitute players and coaching staff sit during a match. Being 'on the bench' at the end of a crucial match, especially for a star striker like Haaland, often symbolizes a moment of helplessness, as he could not be on the pitch to help his team in the final moments.
中文: 在足球運動中,「the bench」(替補席)是指替補球員和教練團隊在比賽期間坐的區域。在關鍵比賽結束時「坐在替補席上」,特別是對於像哈蘭德這樣的明星前鋒來說,往往象徵著一種無能為力的時刻,因為他無法在最後關頭親自上場幫助球隊。
EN: Collective Nouns with Plural Verbs: In British and international English, country names representing national sports teams (like 'Norway') are often treated as collective nouns and paired with plural verbs (e.g., 'now know' instead of 'now knows') and plural pronouns ('they') because they refer to the group of individuals making up the team.
中文: 集合名詞與複數動詞:在英式與國際英語中,代表國家體育代表隊的國家名稱(如「挪威」)通常被視為集合名詞,並搭配複數動詞(例如用「now know」而非「now knows」)和複數代名詞(「they」),因為它們指的是組成該團隊的成員們。
Spain are the favorites to win the tournament.
西班牙隊是贏得這項錦標賽的大熱門。
EN: The verb 'belong' is an intransitive verb meaning to be in the right place or a suitable situation. It is commonly followed by the preposition 'on' or 'to' to specify the domain or group.
中文: 動詞「belong」是不及物動詞,表示處於合適的位置或情境(屬於、適合)。它通常後接介係詞「on」或「to」來指定所屬的領域或群體。
She felt that she didn't belong in that elite group.
她覺得自己不屬於那個精英群體。
EN: In football culture, referring to a country's national team by the country's name as a plural noun (e.g., 'Norway know' instead of 'Norway knows') is standard in British English and sports journalism. It emphasizes the team as a collective group of players rather than a single geopolitical entity.
中文: 在足球文化中,以國家名稱作為複數名詞來指代國家隊(例如用「Norway know」而非「Norway knows」)是英式英語和體育新聞的標準用法。這強調了球隊是由球員組成的集體,而非單一的地理政治實體。
EN: The modal verb 'will' combined with the adverb 'surely' is used to express a strong, confident prediction about the future. 'Will' indicates future tense, while 'surely' adds a layer of certainty or high probability from the speaker's perspective.
中文: 助動詞「will」(將會)與副詞「surely」(必定)結合使用,用於對未來做出強烈且有信心的預測。「will」表示未來時態,而「surely」則從說話者的角度增添了確定性或極高的可能性。
Our team will surely win the championship next year.
我們隊明年必定會贏得冠軍。
EN: The phrasal verb 'be back' means to return to a place or activity. It is often followed by an infinitive of purpose (e.g., 'to fight') to explain the reason for the return.
中文: 片語動詞「be back」意思是返回某個地方或重新參與某項活動。後面經常接不定詞表示目的(例如「to fight」,為了戰鬥),用以解釋返回的原因。
She will be back to complete her studies in autumn.
她將在秋季返回以完成她的學業。
EN: The term 'Viking' refers to the historical seafaring warriors from Scandinavia (including Norway). In modern sports, Norwegian athletes, especially those with powerful physical statures like Haaland, are affectionately and proudly referred to as 'Vikings' by their fans, symbolizing strength, courage, and national heritage.
中文: 「維京人」(Viking)是指來自斯堪地那維亞(包括挪威)的歷史海上戰士。在現代體育運動中,挪威運動員,特別是像哈蘭德這樣擁有強健體魄的運動員,常被球迷親切且自豪地稱為「維京人」,象徵著力量、勇氣和國家文化遺產。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: (在體育賽事、活動或場合中的)亮相、出場
在本文中: (足球中的)前鋒
在本文中: 強大的、威力巨大的
在本文中: 使震驚、出乎意料地擊敗
在本文中: 成就、功績
在本文中: 半準決賽、八強賽
在本文中: 失望、沮喪
在本文中: 應在某處、適應、夠格(在頂級舞台競爭)
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To do something quickly or with great energy because you did not have the opportunity to do it before.
彌補失去的時間、趕進度
The stage in a tournament where 16 competitors or teams remain, and the losers are eliminated.
十六強淘汰賽
An additional period of play specified in the rules of a game when the score is tied at the end of regulation time.
(體育比賽的)延長賽、加時賽
As a substitute player who is not currently playing in the game.
(在體育比賽中)當替補球員、坐在替補席上