EN： Use 'the' before a noun when referring to a specific person or title, such as 'the reigning champion'.
中文： 当提到特定的人或头衔时，在名词前使用「the」，例如「the reigning champion」（卫冕冠军）。
He is the winner of the race.
他是这场比赛获胜者。
EN： The Queen's Club is a prestigious private sporting club in London, famous for hosting grass court tennis tournaments before Wimbledon.
中文： 女王俱樂部是倫敦一家享有盛譽的私人體育俱樂部，以在溫布頓網球錦標賽之前舉辦草地網球賽而聞名。
EN： Use 'at the age of' followed by a number to say when someone did something in their life.
中文： 使用「at the age of」加上数字，用来表达某人在几岁时做了某事。
He started playing tennis at the age of five.
他在五岁时开始打网球。
EN： In professional tennis, winning a major title at 37 is considered a significant achievement, as most players retire in their early 30s.
中文： 在職業網球界，37 歲還能贏得重要冠軍被視為一項了不起的成就，因為大多數球員在 30 歲出頭就會退休。
EN： The negative form in the past tense uses 'did not' (or 'didn't') followed by the base form of the verb.
中文： 过去式的否定句使用「did not」（或缩写 didn't），后面接动词原形。
He did not go to the party yesterday.
他昨天没有去参加聚会。
EN： In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to popular players, young talents, or past champions to help them enter a tournament without meeting the usual ranking requirements. However, tournaments often prioritize players from their own country, as seen here with the Queen's Club favoring British players.
中文： 在職業網球中，「外卡」(wildcard) 通常發給受歡迎的選手、年輕天才或前冠軍，讓他們無需達到排名要求即可參賽。然而，賽事主辦方往往會優先考慮自己國家的選手，如此處女王俱樂部優先考慮英國選手的情況。
EN： The verb 'is' (linking verb) connects a subject to a description or definition. Use 'A is B' to explain what something means.
中文： 动词「is」（连系动词）将主语与描述或定义联系起来。使用「A is B」句型来解释某事物的含义。
A library is a quiet place to read.
图书馆是一个安静阅读的地方。
EN： In sports like tennis, a 'wildcard' is given to players who do not qualify through the normal ranking system. It is often used to help local players or popular former champions participate in a tournament.
中文： 在網球等運動中，「外卡」會發給那些未能通過正常排名系統獲得參賽資格的選手。這通常用於幫助當地選手或受歡迎的前冠軍參加錦標賽。
EN： The structure 'be + surprised by' is used to describe a person's reaction to an event or news. 'Surprised' acts like an adjective here.
中文： 使用「be + surprised by」结构来描述一个人对某个事件或消息的反应。这里的「surprised」用法类似形容词，表示「感到惊讶」。
He was surprised by the gift.
他对这份礼物感到惊讶。
EN： In professional tennis, tournament organizers usually have the right to give 'wildcards' to whoever they choose, often favoring local players to boost home-crowd interest, even if it seems unfair to defending champions.
中文： 在職業網球中，賽事主辦方通常有權將「外卡」發給他們選擇的任何球員。為了增加當地觀眾的興趣，主辦方往往會優先考慮本土球員（如本案中的英國球員），即使這對衛冕冠軍來說似乎不公平。
EN： The verb 'give' follows the pattern: give + something + to + someone. This shows who receives the item.
中文： 动词「give」（给）的用法模式为：give + 某物 + to + 某人。这用来表示谁是接收者。
I gave the book to my friend.
我把这本书给了我的朋友。
EN： In tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given by tournament organizers to local players or popular stars who didn't qualify by rank. This helps promote the sport in the host country, which is why the Queen's Club (a famous club in London) favored British players.
中文： 在網球比賽中，「外卡」(wildcard) 通常由賽事主辦方發給排名不足但具備潛力或人氣的選手，特別是地主國選手。這有助於在主辦國推廣運動，這也是為什麼位於倫敦的知名女王俱樂部會優先考慮英國選手。
EN： The phrase 'had to' is the past tense of 'have to', used to express a necessity or obligation that existed in the past.
中文： 「had to」是「have to」的过去式，用来表达过去某个时间点必须做或不得不做的事情。
I had to finish my homework before I could go out.
我必须在出门前完成我的作业。
EN： In professional tennis, a 'main draw' is the primary stage of a tournament where the top-ranked players compete. Players who don't have a high enough ranking or a 'wildcard' (special invitation) must play in 'qualifying matches' to earn a spot.
中文： 在職業網球中，「正賽」(main draw) 是錦標賽的主要階段，由排名較高的選手參加。排名不夠高且沒有獲得「外卡」(wildcard，即特別邀請) 的選手，必須先參加「會外賽」或「資格賽」來爭取席位。
EN： The 'It is + adjective + for someone + to do something' pattern is used to express an opinion about an action. 'It' is a placeholder for the real action (to accept this).
中文： 「It is + 形容词 + for 某人 + to 做某事」句型用来表达对某个动作的看法。这里的 It 是形式主语，代表后面的真正动作（接受这件事）。
It is easy for him to learn English.
对他来说学英语很简单。
EN： In professional tennis, wildcards are often given to local players from the host country to boost ticket sales and local interest. However, it is a tradition in many tournaments to honor the defending champion, regardless of their nationality, which is why Maria felt disrespected.
中文： 在職業網球中，外卡通常會發給主辦國的本土球員，以增加門票銷量和當地關注度。然而，許多賽事都有尊重衛冕冠軍的傳統，不論其國籍為何，這也是為什麼瑪麗亞感到不被尊重。
EN： The verb 'tell' is used to give information to someone. In the past tense, it becomes 'told'. The pattern is: tell + someone + about + something.
中文： 动词「tell」用于向某人提供信息。在过去式中，它变成「told」。常用的句型是：tell + 某人 + about + 某事。
He told me about his new job.
他告诉我关于他新工作的事。
EN： In professional sports, athletes often speak to reporters in a 'press conference' or 'mixed zone' after matches to share their thoughts on the game or tournament decisions.
中文： 在職業運動中，運動員通常會在賽後於「新聞發布會」或「混合採訪區」與記者交談，分享他們對比賽或賽事決定的看法。
EN： The past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. We often add '-ed' to regular verbs like 'hoped', while 'won' is the irregular past form of 'win'.
中文： 过去简单时用于描述过去已完成的动作。规则动词如「hoped」通常在词尾加「-ed」，而「won」则是「win」的不规则过去式。
I visited Germany last year.
我去年去过德国。
EN： In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to local players or popular stars to boost ticket sales, but it is also common courtesy to offer one to the defending champion if their ranking has dropped.
中文： 在職業網球中，「外卡」通常會發給當地選手或明星球員以增加門票銷量，但如果衛冕冠軍的排名下降，通常也會基於禮貌提供外卡給他們。
EN： The modal verb 'have to' is used to express necessity or a strong obligation. It shows that something is required by rules or common sense.
中文： 助动词「have to」用来表示必要性或强烈的义务。它显示某件事是规则或常识所要求的。
You have to wear a seatbelt in the car.
你在车里必须系安全带。
EN： In professional tennis, it is a common tradition to grant the defending champion a 'wildcard' or automatic entry if their ranking has dropped, as a sign of respect for their previous achievement. Maria is expressing that this tradition was not followed here.
中文： 在職業網球中，給予衛冕冠軍「外卡」或自動參賽資格（如果其排名下降）是一種常見的傳統，這被視為對其先前成就的尊重。瑪麗亞是在表達這次比賽並未遵循這一傳統。
EN： The verb 'believes' is followed by a 'that' clause (though 'that' is often omitted) which acts as the object of the sentence to express an opinion.
中文： 动词「believes」（相信/认为）后面接一个从句作为宾语，用来表达个人的观点或看法，在非正式语境中常省略连接词「that」。
He believes the team will win.
他相信球队会赢。
EN： In professional tennis, a 'wildcard' is often given to local players to boost home interest, but it is also a common courtesy to offer one to the defending champion if their ranking has dropped. Maria's comment highlights a tension between national interest and sporting tradition.
中文： 在職業網球中，「外卡」通常會發給地主國球員以增加當地關注度，但按照慣例，若衛冕冠軍排名下降，賽會通常也會提供外卡以示尊重。瑪麗亞的評論凸顯了國家利益與體育傳統之間的矛盾。
EN： The sentence uses 'that' to introduce a clause that explains what the 'good news' is. It acts like a bridge connecting the subject to the specific information.
中文： 句子使用「that」来引导一个从句，用以解释「好消息」具体是什么。它就像一座桥梁，将主语与具体信息连接起来。
The truth is that I like tennis.
事实是我喜欢网球。
EN： In tennis, players who don't receive a 'wildcard' or have a high enough ranking must play in 'qualifying matches' to enter the main tournament. This sentence highlights Maria's resilience in winning those extra matches.
中文： 在網球比賽中，未獲得「外卡」且排名不夠高的選手必須參加「資格賽」才能進入會內賽。這句話強調了瑪麗亞在贏得這些額外比賽時的韌性。
EN： Use 'and' to connect two actions done by the same person. Both verbs should be in the same tense (in this case, past tense: 'won' and 'entered').
中文： 使用 'and' 来连接同一个人做的两个动作。两个动词的时态必须一致（在此句中皆为过去式：'won' 与 'entered'）。
He opened the door and walked inside.
他打开门并走了进去。
EN： In tennis, the 'main draw' refers to the primary stage of a tournament where the top-ranked players compete. Players who don't have a high enough ranking or a wildcard must play in 'qualifying matches' to enter the main draw.
中文： 在網球運動中，「main draw」（正賽）是指錦標賽的主要階段，由排名較高的選手參加。排名不夠高且沒有獲得外卡的選手必須參加「資格賽」才能進入正賽。
EN： Use 'was' to describe a state or situation in the past for singular subjects (I, he, she, it, or singular nouns).
中文： 使用 'was' 来描述过去某个单数主语（如 I, he, she, it 或单数名词）的状态或情况。
The weather was very hot yesterday.
昨天天气非常热。
EN： In sports context, a 'victory' is often described as 'special' when it involves a significant comeback, a long-awaited return (like women's tennis returning to Queen's Club after 52 years), or personal milestones.
中文： 在體育語境中，當一場「勝利」涉及重大反擊、長久等待後的重返（例如女子網球在 52 年後重返女王俱樂部），或個人里程碑時，常被形容為「special」（特別的）。
EN： Use 'for the first time' to describe something that has never happened before until now, or hasn't happened for a long period.
中文： 使用「for the first time」来描述某事直到现在才第一次发生，或者在很长一段时间后再次发生。
I saw snow for the first time in my life.
我这辈子第一次看到雪。
EN： Queen's Club in London is a famous tennis venue. For many years, it only hosted men's professional tournaments. The return of women's tennis is a significant event for gender equality in the sport.
中文： 倫敦的女王俱樂部是著名的網球場館。多年來，這裡僅舉辦男子職業賽事。女子網球的重返是該運動在性別平權方面的一個重要事件。
EN： The verb 'watch' can be followed by an object and then the base form of another verb (without 'to') to describe seeing the entire action from start to finish.
中文： 动词「watch」（观看）后面可以接宾语，再接动词原形，用来描述看见某个动作发生的完整过程。
I watched the birds fly away.
我看着那些鸟儿飞走。
EN： In professional tennis, family members often travel with players. Seeing children support their parents on the court is a heartwarming aspect of the sport, especially at prestigious venues like the Queen's Club.
中文： 在職業網球賽事中，家人經常隨行。看到孩子在場邊支持父母是這項運動中溫馨的一面，尤其是在像女王俱樂部這樣享有盛譽的場地。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 现任的、在位的（指目前持有冠军头衔的人）
在本文中： 冠军、第一名
在本文中： 锦标赛、联赛
在本文中： 卫冕、保卫（头衔）
在本文中： 邀请、邀请函
在本文中： 决定、决策
在本文中： 接受、认可
在本文中： 尊重、敬重
在本文中： 值得、应得
在本文中： 胜利、成功
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
An opportunity given to a player or team to participate in a competition despite not having qualified through the normal way.
外卡（参赛资格）
The primary stage of a tournament where the top-seeded and qualified players compete.
正赛、主赛圈
To compete in a tournament to keep the championship won in the previous year.
卫冕冠军