EN: The preposition 'as' is used to state the role, capacity, or function of someone or something. In this sentence, it indicates the status or identity of Yamal when he arrived.
中文: 介係詞「as」用來表示某人或某事物的身份、職責或功能(作為…/以…身份)。在本句中,它指明了亞馬爾抵達時的身份或地位。
She joined the company as a junior designer.
她以初級設計師的身份加入公司。
EN: The phrase 'the face of' is a common figurative expression meaning the person who represents an organization, movement, or event, serving as its most recognizable symbol.
中文: 片語「the face of」(…的門面/代表人物)是一個常見的隱喻表達,指代表某個組織、運動或活動,並作為其最具辨識度象徵的人。
He became the face of the environmental campaign.
他成為了這項環保運動的代表人物。
EN: In major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, being referred to as 'the face of the tournament' means a player is the primary focus of media attention, marketing campaigns, and fan expectations, often carrying immense pressure.
中文: 在國際足總世界盃等重大體育賽事中,被稱為「賽事的代表人物(the face of the tournament)」意味著該球員是媒體關注、行銷宣傳和球迷期待的焦點,通常也承受著巨大的壓力。
EN: The past continuous tense ('were expecting') is used to describe an ongoing state or action that was happening in the past, often serving as a background for other events.
中文: 過去進行式(were expecting)用於描述過去某個時間點正在發生或持續進行的狀態或動作,通常作為其他事件發生的背景背景。
The fans were cheering loudly when the team entered the stadium.
當球隊進入體育場時,球迷們正在大聲歡呼。
EN: 'Whenever' is a subordinating conjunction meaning 'at whatever time' or 'every time'. It introduces an adverbial clause of time to show that the main action happens every time the condition is met.
中文: 「whenever」是一個從屬連接詞,意為「每當」或「不論何時」。它引導時間副詞子句,表示主句的動作在每次條件滿足時都會發生。
She smiles whenever she thinks of her childhood.
每當她想到自己的童年,她就會微笑。
EN: In British English and international football (soccer) contexts, 'pitch' is the standard term for the playing field, whereas American English speakers would typically refer to it as a 'soccer field'.
中文: 在英國英語和國際足球(soccer)語境中,「pitch」是比賽場地的標準術語,而美式英語使用者通常會將其稱為「soccer field」。
EN: The use of the auxiliary verb 'did' followed by 'not' and the base form of the verb ('come') is used to form the simple past negative. This structure is essential for describing actions that did not occur in the past.
中文: 使用助動詞「did」加上「not」以及動詞原形(此處為「come」)來構成過去簡單式的否定句。此結構用於描述過去未發生的動作或狀態。
She did not finish her homework yesterday.
她昨天沒有完成她的家庭作業。
EN: Adverbs of manner, like 'easily', describe how an action is performed. Here, 'easily' modifies the verb 'come' to show the level of difficulty. It is formed by adding '-ily' to the adjective 'easy'.
中文: 情狀副詞(如「easily」)用來修飾動詞,描述動作進行的方式。在此處,「easily」修飾動詞「come」,表示進球的難易度。它是由形容詞「easy」去 y 加上「-ily」構成。
He passed the difficult exam easily.
他輕鬆地通過了那場困難的考試。
EN: Non-defining relative clauses are introduced by relative pronouns like 'which' to add extra, non-essential information about a preceding clause or noun. They are separated by commas, and 'which' can refer back to the entire preceding situation (in this case, playing eight games and scoring only once).
中文: 非限定關係子句(Non-defining relative clauses)由關係代名詞(如 'which')引導,用來對前面的子句或名詞添加額外的、非必要的補充說明。這類子句前後通常有逗號隔開,且其中的 'which' 可以指代前面整個句子的情況(在此句中指「踢了八場比賽且僅進一球」這件事)。
She passed the difficult exam with perfect scores, which surprised all her classmates.
她以滿分通過了那場困難的考試,這讓她所有的同學都很驚訝。
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to connect two independent clauses or predicates ('played eight games' and 'scored only once') that share the same subject ('He') to show a sequence of actions or related facts.
中文: 對等連接詞 'and' 用於連接共享同一個主詞('He')的兩個獨立子句或謂語('played eight games' 與 'scored only once'),以表示連續的動作或相關的事實。
He completed the project on time and received a promotion from his manager.
他準時完成了專案,並獲得了經理的晉升。
EN: In sports journalism, the word 'quiet' is often used metaphorically to describe a performance or statistics that are underwhelming or lack major impact, especially when expected from a 'superstar' who is under intense public spotlight.
中文: 在體育新聞中,'quiet'(字面意為安靜的)常被隱喻性地用來形容表現或數據「暗淡、平淡、不顯眼」,特別是用來形容身處公眾焦點、被寄予厚望的「超級巨星」(superstar)時,表示其發揮未達預期。
EN: The verb 'need' can be followed by an object and an infinitive ('need someone to do something') to express that the subject requires someone else to perform an action.
中文: 動詞「need」(需要)後面可以接賓語和不定詞(need someone to do something),用來表示主詞需要某人去執行某個動作。
The teacher needs us to finish the project by Friday.
老師需要我們在週五前完成這個專案。
EN: The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of reason, explaining why the action in the main clause happens.
中文: 從屬連接詞「because」(因為)用於引導原因從屬子句,解釋主句動作發生的原因。
We stayed indoors because it was raining heavily.
我們待在室內,因為雨下得很大。
EN: In football (soccer) culture, describing a team as a 'perfect machine' is a high compliment. It suggests that the team relies on collective organization, tactical discipline, and seamless teamwork rather than individual brilliance alone. This contrasts with teams that rely heavily on a single 'hero' player.
中文: 在足球文化中,將一支球隊形容為「完美的機器」是極高的讚譽。這意味著球隊依靠的是集體組織、戰術紀律和天衣無縫的團隊合作,而非僅僅依賴個人的卓越表現。這與那些高度依賴單一「英雄」球員的球隊形成鮮明對比。
EN: The conjunction 'while' is used to connect two clauses that happen at the same time, or to show a contrast between two simultaneous actions. In this sentence, it highlights the parallel contributions of two different players during the matches.
中文: 連接詞「while」(當……之時 / 然而)用於連接兩個同時發生的子句,或用以對比兩個同時進行的動作。在本句中,它強調了兩位不同球員在比賽中的平行貢獻。
She cooked dinner while her brother washed the dishes.
她做晚飯,而她的哥哥則洗碗。
EN: The noun phrase 'a record seven clean sheets' uses 'record' as an attributive modifier (functioning like an adjective) to indicate that the quantity 'seven' constitutes a new record. 'Clean sheet' is a sports idiom meaning a game in which a team's goalkeeper prevents the opponent from scoring any goals.
中文: 名詞片語「a record seven clean sheets」中,將「record」(創紀錄的)用作定語修飾語(功能如同形容詞),用以表示「七場」這個數量創下了新紀錄。「Clean sheet」(零封 / 無失球)是一個體育術語,指守門員在整場比賽中成功阻止對手得分。
EN: In association football (soccer), a 'clean sheet' (or shutout) refers to a game in which a team's goalkeeper and defense prevent the opposing team from scoring any goals. The term originates from the days when sports reporters used clean, blank sheets of paper to record the details of a game, and a team that conceded no goals would have a 'clean sheet' next to their name. Keeping seven clean sheets in a single major tournament like the World Cup is an extraordinary, historic defensive achievement.
中文: 在足球運動中,「clean sheet」(零封 / 無失球)是指球隊的守門員和防線在整場比賽中成功阻止對手得分。這個詞源於早期體育記者用紙張記錄比賽數據時,若某隊沒有失球,其紀錄欄就會保持「乾淨(空白)」。在世界盃這樣的大型賽事中能保持七場無失球,是一項極其罕見且歷史性的防守成就。
EN: The phrasal verb 'step up' means to take action, especially by making a special effort or improving one's performance, in response to a challenging situation.
中文: 片語動詞「step up」意為「挺身而出」或「採取行動」,特別是指在面對挑戰或困難的情況時,做出特別的努力或提升自己的表現。
When the team captain was injured, Sarah stepped up to lead the project.
當團隊隊長受傷時,莎拉挺身而出帶領這個專案。
EN: The adverbial clause of time introduced by 'when' is used to show the specific time or situation in which the main action occurs. In 'when it mattered the most', 'it' is an impersonal pronoun referring to the overall situation.
中文: 由「when」引導的時間副詞子句,用於表示主要動作發生的特定時間或情境。在「when it mattered the most」中,「it」是非人稱代名詞,用來指代整體的局勢或狀況(意為「當事情最為關鍵/重要之時」)。
He always stays calm when it matters the most.
在最關鍵的時刻,他總是能保持冷靜。
EN: In team sports, especially football (soccer), the phrase 'step up' is highly valued. It describes a player taking on extra responsibility or performing exceptionally well when the team's star player is struggling or when the pressure is at its highest. It highlights the importance of collective teamwork over individual brilliance.
中文: 在團體運動(特別是足球)中,「step up」(挺身而出)是一個備受推崇的說法。它用來形容當球隊的明星球員陷入困境或面臨極大壓力時,其他球員承擔起額外責任或發揮超常水準的表現。這強調了團隊合作高於個人光環的重要性。
EN: The verb 'learn' is followed by an infinitive ('to' + base verb) to express acquiring a skill or ability. In this sentence, 'learned to press, pass, and defend' shows three parallel infinitive actions sharing the single 'to' particle.
中文: 動詞「learn」(學習)後面接不定詞(to + 原形動詞),用來表示學會某項技能或能力。在本句中,「learned to press, pass, and defend」展示了三個平行的不定詞動作,它們共用同一個不定詞符號「to」。
She learned to play the piano when she was five.
她在五歲時學會了彈鋼琴。
EN: The preposition 'without' is followed by a gerund (verb-ing) to indicate an action that did not happen or was avoided while performing the main action.
中文: 介係詞「without」(沒有、不)後面須接動名詞(V-ing),用來表示在進行主句動作時,某個動作並未發生或被避免了。
He solved the complex puzzle without asking for any help.
他沒有尋求任何幫助就解開了這個複雜的謎題。
EN: In modern football (soccer), young superstars are often expected to produce individual 'magic' and score goals. However, Spain's tactical system under their coach emphasized collective pressing and defensive discipline. Yamal's willingness to 'press, pass, and defend' reflects a transition from a flashy individual player to a mature, team-oriented world champion.
中文: 在現代足球中,年輕的超級巨星往往被寄予展現個人「魔術」和進球的厚望。然而,西班牙在教練帶領下的戰術體系強調集體壓迫和防守紀律。亞馬爾願意去「壓迫、傳球和防守」,反映了他從一名華麗的個人球員轉變為成熟、以團隊為導向的世界盃冠軍成員。
EN: The verb 'beat' is used to express defeating an opponent in a game or competition. Its past tense form is also 'beat' (beat-beat-beaten). The score is often placed directly after the opponent, sometimes preceded by the preposition 'by'.
中文: 動詞「beat」用於表示在比賽或競爭中擊敗對手。其過去式同樣是「beat」(三態為 beat-beat-beaten)。比分通常直接放在對手後面,有時前面會加上介系詞「by」。
France beat Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
法國在半準決賽中以 2-1 擊敗巴西。
EN: Prepositional phrases of time and place, such as 'In the final' and 'after extra time', are used as adverbial modifiers. 'In the final' sets the location/event context at the beginning of the sentence, while 'after extra time' specifies the temporal condition at the end.
中文: 表示時間與地點的介系詞片語,例如「In the final」(在決賽中)與「after extra time」(在延長賽後),被用作副詞修飾語。「In the final」在句首設定了地點或活動背景,而「after extra time」則在句尾指定了時間條件。
After extra time, the players were completely exhausted.
在延長賽後,球員們完全精疲力竭。
EN: In association football (soccer), a standard match lasts 90 minutes. If the score is tied in a knockout tournament, 'extra time' (two additional 15-minute periods) is played to determine the winner. The score '1-0' is often read as 'one-nil' in British English and international football contexts.
中文: 在足球比賽中,常規時間為 90 分鐘。如果在淘汰賽中雙方打平,則會進行「extra time」(延長賽,分為上下半場各 15 分鐘)以決定勝負。比分「1-0」在英式英語和國際足球情境中通常讀作「one-nil」。
EN: The prepositional phrase 'At just [age] years old' is used to emphasize the youth of a person when they achieved or did something. 'Just' functions as an adverb meaning 'only' to highlight the surprisingly young age.
中文: 介係詞片語「At just [年齡] years old」用於強調某人達成某事或做某事時的年輕程度。其中的「just」作為副詞,意思是「僅僅、只有」,用以突顯令人驚訝的年輕歲數。
At just twenty-two years old, she founded her own technology company.
年僅二十二歲,她就創立了自己的科技公司。
EN: The linking verb (copula) 'become' is used to describe a transition or change in state. It is followed by a noun phrase ('a world champion') which functions as the subject complement, describing what the subject became.
中文: 連繫動詞(linking verb)「become」(成為)用於描述狀態的轉變或變化。其後接名詞片語(如「a world champion」)作為主詞補語,用以說明主詞所變成的身份或狀態。
After years of hard work, he became a professional chef.
經過多年的努力,他成為了一名專業主廚。
EN: In professional football (soccer), winning a World Cup at the age of 19 is an extremely rare and prestigious achievement, drawing comparisons to legends like Pelé (who won at 17 in 1958) and Kylian Mbappé (who won at 19 in 2018). The term 'winger' refers to an attacking player who operates primarily near the sidelines (wings) of the pitch.
中文: 在職業足球中,以 19 歲的年齡贏得世界盃是一項極其罕見且至高無上的成就,常讓人聯想到 1958 年以 17 歲奪冠的傳奇球星比利(Pelé)以及 2018 年以 19 歲奪冠的姆巴佩(Kylian Mbappé)。術語「winger」(翼鋒/邊鋒)指的是主要在球場兩側邊線附近活動的進攻球員。
EN: The idiom 'come and go' is used as a phrasal verb to describe things that are temporary, transient, or not permanent. It is often contrasted with things that are lasting or eternal.
中文: 成語「come and go」(來來去去)用作片語動詞,用來描述短暫、暫時或非永久的事物。它經常與持久或永恆的事物進行對比。
Fashions come and go, but true style never fades.
時尚來來去去,但真正的風格永不褪色。
EN: The coordinating conjunction 'but' is used to connect two independent clauses, showing a strong contrast between the temporary nature of individual awards and the permanent nature of a World Cup medal.
中文: 對等連接詞「but」(但是)用於連接兩個獨立子句,以顯示個人獎項的暫時性與世界盃獎牌的永久性之間的強烈對比。
He wanted to buy the car, but he did not have enough money.
他想買那輛車,但他沒有足夠的錢。
EN: In the world of sports, especially football (soccer), winning the FIFA World Cup is considered the ultimate achievement. While individual accolades like the Ballon d'Or or Golden Boot are highly prestigious, they are often viewed as secondary to the collective glory of a World Cup victory, which immortalizes a player in sports history.
中文: 在體育界,尤其是足球領域,贏得國際足總世界盃被視為至高無上的成就。雖然像金球獎或金靴獎這樣的個人榮譽享有極高的聲望,但與世界盃奪冠的集體榮耀相比,它們往往被視為次要的,因為世界盃冠軍能讓球員在體育史上名垂青史。
EN: The modal verb 'may' is used to express possibility in the future. It is followed by the base form of the verb ('play').
中文: 情態助動詞「may」用於表示未來的可能性。其後必須接動詞原形(在此為「play」)。
She may join the national team next year.
她明年可能會加入國家隊。
EN: The phrase 'four more' uses the structure '[number] + more + plural noun' to indicate an additional quantity of something.
中文: 片語「four more」使用「[數字] + more + 複數名詞」的結構,表示某事物的額外數量,意為「再...個、另外...個」。
We need two more goals to win the game.
我們還需要再進兩球才能贏得比賽。
EN: This sentence highlights the incredible longevity and early success of elite modern footballers. Winning a World Cup at age 19 means a player could theoretically compete in four more tournaments (held every four years) before reaching their mid-30s, a feat only possible for generational talents like Pelé or Kylian Mbappé.
中文: 這句話強調了現代頂尖足球員令人驚嘆的職業生涯長度和年少成名。在19歲就贏得世界盃,意味著球員在達到30多歲中期之前,理論上還可以再參加四屆世界盃(每四年舉辦一次)。這項壯舉只有像比利(Pelé)或姆巴佩(Kylian Mbappé)這樣跨時代的天才球員才有可能實現。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 錦標賽、聯賽
在本文中: (足球、橄欖球等)球場
在本文中: 超級巨星
在本文中: (在比賽中對對手進行)逼搶、壓迫
在本文中: 防守
在本文中: (足球、曲棍球等運動的)邊鋒、邊路球員
在本文中: 個人的、個體的
在本文中: 獎牌、勳章
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
A game in which a team's goalkeeper does not allow the opposing team to score any goals.
零封、無失分比賽
To take action when there is a need or opportunity for it.
挺身而出、挺身擔當
An additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport when a game is tied at the end of regulation time.
(體育比賽的)延長賽、加時賽
To arrive and depart; to be transitory or temporary.
來來去去、短暫存在