England hand debuts to Sonny Baker and Jordan Cox in second New Zealand Test
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EN: The phrase 'give a debut to someone' (or 'give someone their debut') means to allow a player or performer to make their first official appearance in a game or show.
The coach decided to give debuts to three young players in yesterday's match.
EN: In cricket, a 'Test' (or Test match) is the longest and highest standard of international cricket, lasting up to five days. Making a 'debut' in a Test match is a highly prestigious milestone for any cricket player.
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'make') to talk about future plans, decisions, or events that are expected to happen.
We will play a game tomorrow.
EN: A 'Test match' is the longest and oldest format of cricket, played over up to five days. It is considered the ultimate test of a team's ability. 'The Oval' in London is one of the most famous and historic cricket grounds in the world.
EN: We use 'on' before days of the week (e.g., on Wednesday) and 'at' or 'in' before places (e.g., at the Oval, in London). When we have both time and place, we usually put the time first or the place first depending on what we want to emphasize, but 'on Wednesday at the Oval in London' is a very natural order here.
The concert will start on Friday at the park in Taipei.
EN: The Oval (currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Oval) is a famous international cricket ground in Kennington, London. It is historically significant as the home of Surrey County Cricket Club and the venue that hosted the first-ever Test match in England in 1880.
EN: The phrase 'make one's debut' means to perform or appear in public for the first time, especially in sports, music, or theater.
The young singer will make her debut tonight.
EN: In cricket, making a 'debut' for the national team (like England) is a highly prestigious milestone. Players are often presented with a special cap (called a 'baggy' or 'cap') before the match to commemorate their first appearance.
EN: The phrase 'for the first time' is used to describe an action that has never happened before. It is usually placed at the end of the sentence.
She is visiting London for the first time.
EN: In sports context, 'playing for [country]' represents a significant career milestone, especially when making a 'debut' (first official appearance) for national teams like England in cricket.
EN: We use 'will' followed by the base form of a verb (like 'return') to talk about future plans or events that are certain to happen.
The train will arrive at five o'clock.
EN: In cricket, a 'fast bowler' is a key player whose primary role is to deliver the ball at high speeds to make it difficult for the batsman to hit. Jofra Archer is one of England's most famous and high-profile fast bowlers, known for his extreme speed.
EN: Use 'because' to connect two complete sentences when you want to explain the reason for something. The action after 'because' is the reason.
She stayed at home because it was raining.
EN: In cricket, a 'Test match' is the longest and oldest format of the game, played over up to five days. Fast bowlers like Jofra Archer experience extreme physical strain, making scheduled rests common to prevent injury.
EN: Use 'so' to connect two actions when the second action is the result of the first action.
It was raining, so we stayed home.
EN: In sports, scores like 'one to zero' (1-0) are common in series-based tournaments (like cricket or football). In British English, 'nil' is often used instead of 'zero' for sports scores (e.g., 'one-nil'), but 'zero' is also widely understood.
EN: Use 'will not' followed by the base form of a verb to talk about things that will not happen in the future. You can also shorten 'will not' to 'won't'.
He will not come to the party tomorrow.
EN: In cricket, a 'Test match' is the longest and oldest format of the game, played over up to five days. It is considered the ultimate test of a team's ability. The captain of a cricket team has a very important role, making key tactical decisions on the field.
EN: The past simple tense of 'break' is 'broke'. It is an irregular verb used to describe actions that happened and were completed in the past.
She broke the classroom rules yesterday.
EN: In professional sports, team rules often include curfews (times by which players must return to their hotel). Breaking these rules, especially during an ongoing series, can lead to disciplinary action such as being dropped from the next match, even for star players or captains.
EN: Use 'while' to connect two actions that happen at the same time. It is followed by a subject and a verb.
She listened to music while she cleaned the room.
EN: In professional sports, team discipline and curfews are strictly enforced. Even after a big victory, players are expected to maintain professional behavior and rest properly for upcoming matches. Breaking these rules often leads to suspension or being dropped from the team, as happened to the players in this news context.
EN: Use 'because of' before a noun or noun phrase to give a reason for something.
The flight was delayed because of bad weather.
EN: In sports news, saying a player is 'out' means they are unavailable to play in the upcoming match, usually due to injury, suspension, or rest.
EN: We use 'will be' to talk about future states or roles that are certain to happen.
She will be the teacher for our class tomorrow.
EN: In cricket, the captain plays a very active role in making on-field decisions and strategies, making it a highly respected and crucial position compared to some other sports.
EN: Use 'ago' to talk about a specific time in the past. It always comes after the time period (e.g., 'four years ago', 'two days ago').
She moved to London three years ago.
EN: In cricket, the 'captain' is a highly prestigious and influential role, responsible for on-field strategy and team leadership, much more so than in sports like football. Joe Root (referred to here as 'Root') is one of England's most famous modern cricket players.
EN: The phrase 'back as' is used to describe someone returning to a previous role, position, or status.
She is back as the manager of the store.
EN: In cricket, a 'Test' (or Test match) is the longest and oldest format of the game, played over up to five days. Being the 'leader' (captain) of a Test team is considered a highly prestigious and demanding role in cricket-playing nations like England.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
To perform or appear in public for the first time.
To remain outdoors or away from home, especially late at night.
To stop doing something, or to resign from a position.
An international cricket match, typically played over five days.