EN： Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here to describe an action that started in the past and continues to the present. Note that 'Australia' is treated as a plural collective noun here (have dominated), which is common in British and Australian English when referring to sports teams.
中文： 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）在此处用于描述从过去开始并持续到现在的动作。请注意，这里将「Australia」（澳大利亚）视为复数集合名词（搭配 have dominated），这在英式与澳式英语中指代运动队伍时非常常见。
The team have practiced hard for the upcoming tournament.
该队伍为了即将到来的锦标赛进行了艰苦的训练。
EN： Present Participle Clause (winning...) is used as an adverbial clause of result or accompaniment, showing what was achieved during the period of dominance.
中文： 现在分词引导的从句（winning...）在此用作伴随或结果状语从句，说明在主句所描述的动作期间所取得的成就。
She studied diligently, passing the exam with perfect scores.
她勤奋学习，最终以满分通过了考试。
EN： In British, Australian, and New Zealand English, collective nouns representing sports teams (like 'Australia') are often treated as plural, hence 'Australia have dominated' instead of 'has dominated'. This reflects the view of the team as a group of individuals rather than a single entity.
中文： 在英式、澳式和紐西蘭英語中，代表運動隊伍的集合名詞（如「Australia」）通常被視為複數，因此會使用「Australia have dominated」而非「has dominated」。這反映了將隊伍視為「一群人」而非「單一整體」的語言習慣。
EN： The Simple Past Tense ('won') is used to describe completed actions in the past. In this sentence, it refers to winning specific trophies during a defined historical period.
中文： 简单过去时（如 'won'）用于描述在过去已经完成的动作。在本句中，它指的是在过去的某个特定且明确的时期赢得特定奖杯的事件。
She won her first gold medal in 2018.
她在2018年赢得了她的第一面金牌。
EN： The preposition 'during' is used to indicate that something happens within a particular period of time. It is followed by a noun phrase (e.g., 'this remarkable period of success').
中文： 介词 'during'（在……期间）用于表示某事发生在一个特定的时间段之内。其后接名词短语（例如 'this remarkable period of success'）。
Many tourists visit the city during the summer.
许多游客在夏天期间造访这座城市。
EN： In cricket, '50-over' refers to One Day International (ODI) cricket, where each team bats for a maximum of 50 overs (each over consisting of 6 legal bowls). This is a traditional limited-overs format, distinct from the shorter and faster T20 (20 overs) format.
中文： 在板球運動中，「50輪制」（50-over）指的是一日國際賽（ODI）。在這種賽制中，每個球隊最多進行50輪的擊球（每輪包含6次有效投球）。這是一種傳統的有限輪次賽制，與更短、節奏更快的T20（20輪制）賽事有所不同。
EN： The relative pronoun 'which' can be used to introduce a non-defining relative clause that refers back to the entire preceding clause rather than just the noun before it. It is always preceded by a comma.
中文： 关系代词「which」可用于引导非限定性关系从句，用来修饰前面整个从句的内容，而不只是紧邻的名词。在这种用法中，which 前面必须加上逗号。
He passed the difficult exam, which surprised everyone.
他通过了那场艰难的考试，这让每个人都感到惊讶。
EN： The phrase 'every other' followed by a singular noun means 'all the other' or 'each of the remaining' members of a group.
中文： 短语「every other」后面接单数名词时，表示「所有其他」或「剩下的每一个」成员。
Every other student in the class had already finished the homework.
班上的其他每个学生都已经完成了作业。
EN： The metaphor of 'the hunted' is commonly used in sports to describe a dominant champion or team that everyone else is trying to defeat. Being 'the hunted' brings immense pressure, as opponents are highly motivated to beat the top-ranked team.
中文： 「the hunted」（被獵捕者）這一比喻在體育運動中常用來形容處於統治地位的冠軍或隊伍，因為其他所有人都以擊敗他們為目標。身為「被獵捕者」會帶來巨大的壓力，因為對手在面對頂尖隊伍時往往會展現出極強的求勝慾望。
EN： The present perfect tense ('has changed') is used to describe an action that happened in the past but has a direct result or relevance to the present moment.
中文： 现在完成时（has changed）用于描述过去发生但对现在有直接影响或关联的动作。结构为「has/have + 过去分词（p.p.）」。
The rain has stopped, so we can go out now.
雨已经停了，所以我们现在可以出去了。
EN： The transition word 'however' is an adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma.
中文： 转折词「however」（然而）是一个副词，用于引出与前面内容相反或对比的陈述。它通常放在句首，后面加上逗号。
He studied hard. However, he did not pass the exam.
他努力学习了。然而，他没有通过考试。
EN： The phrase 'for the first time in [time period]' is used to describe an event that has not occurred during the specified duration. It highlights the novelty or rarity of the situation.
中文： 「for the first time in [时间段]」（在...时间内首次）用于描述在指定时间内未曾发生过、如今却首次发生的事件，强调该情况的新奇性或罕见性。
For the first time in five years, the team won the national championship.
五年来，该队首次赢得了全国冠军。
EN： The correlative conjunction 'either... or...' is used to present two alternatives. In negative contexts or after prepositions like 'without', it means 'neither one nor the other' of the two options.
中文： 关联连词「either... or...」（不是...就是...）用于表示两个选项。在否定语境或介词「without」（没有）之后，它表示两者皆无（既非前者也非后者）。
She left the house without either her keys or her phone.
她出门时既没带钥匙也没带手机。
EN： In cricket, 'ODI' stands for One Day International, a limited-overs form of cricket played with 50 overs per team. The 'world crown' refers to the World Cup championship. Australia's women's cricket team has historically been so dominant that playing without holding these titles is a major shift in the sport's landscape.
中文： 在板球運動中，「ODI」代表一日國際賽（One Day International），是每隊進行 50 局限制局數的比賽形式。「world crown」（世界桂冠）指的是世界盃冠軍頭銜。澳洲女子板球隊在歷史上一直處於極度統治地位，因此在未持有這些冠軍頭銜的情況下參賽，代表了該項運動格局的重大轉變。
EN： Noun clauses introduced by 'that' function as the direct object of reporting verbs like 'say', 'think', or 'believe'. The conjunction 'that' is optional in informal contexts but is commonly used in formal writing to clearly introduce the reported statement.
中文： 由「that」引导的名词从句，在「say」（说）、「think」（想）或「believe」（相信）等转述动词后担任直接宾语。在非正式语境中，「that」可以省略，但在正式写作中通常保留，以清晰地引出所转述的内容。
The coach has said that the team is ready for the next challenge.
教练已经表示，球队已经为下一个挑战做好了准备。
EN： The idiom 'the pressure is off' means that a person or group is no longer feeling stressed, anxious, or burdened by expectations. Conversely, 'the pressure is on' means the stress or demand for success has increased.
中文： 短语「the pressure is off」意思是某人或团体不再感到有压力、焦虑或受期望所累。相反地，「the pressure is on」则表示成功带来的压力或要求增加了。
Now that we have passed the final exam, the pressure is off.
既然我们已经通过了期末考试，压力就释放了。
EN： In professional sports, particularly in highly successful teams like Australia's women's cricket team, the media and fans place immense pressure on athletes to maintain winning streaks. Sophie Molineux's statement reflects a psychological shift: when a dominant team finally loses their titles, they can transition from being 'the hunted' to 'the hunters', allowing them to play with less anxiety and more freedom.
中文： 在職業運動中，特別是像澳洲女子板球隊這樣極為成功的隊伍，媒體和球迷會給運動員施加巨大的壓力以維持連勝紀錄。蘇菲·莫里紐克斯的發言反映了一種心理轉變：當一支稱霸的隊伍最終失去頭銜時，他們可以從「被追逐者」轉變為「追逐者」，這讓他們能夠在減少焦慮的情況下更自由地發揮。
EN： Noun Clause as Object (that-clause): The verb 'believes' is followed by an object clause 'her team can now play...' which functions as the direct object. The conjunction 'that' is omitted here, which is very common in informal and spoken English.
中文： 名词从句作宾语（that 从句）：动词「believes」（相信）后面接了一个宾语从句「her team can now play...」作为其直接宾语。这里省略了连接词「that」，这在口语和非正式英语中非常常见。
He believes (that) the project will succeed.
他相信该计划会成功。
EN： Prepositional Phrase of Manner: The preposition 'with' is used to describe the manner or style in which an action is performed. In this sentence, 'with more freedom and a fresh competitive spirit' explains how the team can play.
中文： 表示方式的介词短语：介词「with」用来描述动作进行的方式或风格。在本句中，「with more freedom and a fresh competitive spirit」解释了球队可以如何打球。
She spoke with great confidence during the presentation.
她在简报时带着极大的自信发言。
EN： Passive Voice (was built on): The passive voice is used to focus on the receiver of the action rather than the doer. Here, 'was built on' (be + past participle) indicates that the success was established or founded upon the domestic competition.
中文： 被动语态 (was built on)：被动语态用于将焦点放在动作的接受者而非执行者。在这里，「was built on」（be 动词 + 过去分词）表示成功是建立在国内联赛的基础之上。
The company's reputation was built on excellent customer service.
这家公司的声誉是建立在优质的客户服务之上。
EN： Apposition (the Women's Big Bash League): An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun right next to it. Here, 'the Women's Big Bash League' explains and specifies what 'their domestic competition' refers to.
中文： 同位语 (the Women's Big Bash League)：同位语是紧跟在另一个名词旁边，用来重新命名或解释该名词的名词或名词短语。在这里，「女子大联盟」解释并具体说明了「他们的国内联赛」指的是什么。
We visited Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan.
我们造访了日本的古都京都。
EN： The 'Women's Big Bash League' (WBBL) is the premier domestic T20 cricket competition in Australia. Launched in 2015, it played a pivotal role in professionalizing women's cricket globally, offering high standards of play and financial viability, which helped Australia dominate the international stage.
中文： 「女子大聯盟」（WBBL）是澳洲首屈一指的國內 T20 板球聯賽。該聯賽於 2015 年創立，在推動全球女子板球職業化方面發揮了關鍵作用，提供了高水準的比賽和健全的財務支持，進而幫助澳洲在國際舞台上奠定了霸主地位。
EN： The prepositional phrase 'of local talent' acts as an adjective (adjectival phrase) modifying the noun 'depth'. In English, 'Noun + of + Noun' is a common structure used to show possession, composition, or specific quality.
中文： 介词短语「of local talent」（当地人才的）在此处作为形容词短语，修饰前方的主语名词「depth」（深度）。在英文中，「名词 + of + 名词」是极为常见的结构，用来表示所有关系、组成成分或特定性质。
The quality of customer service is crucial for business success.
客服服务的质量对于企业的成功至关重要。
EN： The word 'unrivalled' (or 'unrivaled') is a past participle used as an adjective meaning 'having no equal' or 'better than any other'. It is often paired with the linking verb 'be' to describe a state of supreme quality.
中文： 单词「unrivalled」（无与伦比的）是过去分词转作形容词使用，意思是「没有对手」或「比其他都好」。它常与系动词（be 动词）搭配，用来描述某种极致、无与伦比的状态。
Her dedication to the project was unrivalled.
她对项目的奉献是无与伦比的。
EN： The adverb 'also' is used to add additional information. In a sentence with a single main verb in the past simple tense, 'also' is typically placed directly before the main verb (e.g., 'also attracted').
中文： 副词「also」（也）用于补充说明额外信息。在仅含单一一般过去时主动词的句子中，「also」通常直接置于主动词之前（例如：「also attracted」）。
She also joined the local sports club last year.
她去年也加入了当地的体育俱乐部。
EN： The subordinating conjunction 'because' is used to introduce a subordinate clause of reason, explaining why the action in the main clause happened. It is followed by a subject and a verb (e.g., 'because it offered...').
中文： 从属连词「because」（因为）用于引导表示原因的从句，解释主句动作发生的原因。其后须接主语和动词（例如：「because it offered...」）。
They cancelled the match because it rained heavily.
因为下大雨，他们取消了比赛。
EN： The sentence refers to the Women's Big Bash League in Australia, which was a pioneer in professionalizing women's cricket by offering full-time contracts and high-quality competition, successfully drawing global talent.
中文： 此句指的是澳洲的「女子大聯盟」（Women's Big Bash League）。該聯賽是推動女子板球職業化的先驅，透過提供全職合約與高水準的競爭環境，成功吸引了全球的頂尖人才。
EN： The passive voice 'be + past participle' (are drawn) is used to show that the subject (players) receives the action. The preposition 'to' indicates the direction of attraction.
中文： 被动语态「be 动词 + 过去分词」（are drawn）用于表示主语（球员）接受该动作。介词「to」则表示被吸引去的方向。
Many young athletes are drawn to professional basketball because of its global popularity.
许多年轻运动员因职业篮球在全球的普及而被其吸引。
EN： The non-defining relative clause introduced by ', which' is used to add extra information about the entire preceding clause. It uses a singular verb (has increased) because the referent is the situation described in the main clause.
中文： 由「, which」引导的非限制性关系从句，用于对前面整个主要从句所描述的情况进行补充说明。因为其指代的是前述的整个状况，故后续动词使用单数形式（has increased）。
The team won the championship, which surprised everyone.
该队赢得了冠军，这让大家都很惊讶。
EN： The sentence highlights the changing landscape of women's cricket. Historically, Australia's domestic league (Women's Big Bash League) was the premier destination. However, the emergence of lucrative leagues like the Women's Premier League (WPL) in India and The Hundred in England has distributed talent more evenly worldwide, raising the global standard of the sport.
中文： 這句話突顯了女子板球運動格局的變化。歷史上，澳洲的國內聯賽（女子大聯盟）是首要的目的地。然而，印度女子超級聯賽（WPL）和英格蘭「百球聯賽」（The Hundred）等高收入聯賽的興起，使全球人才分布更加均勻，進而提升了該項運動的全球整體水準。
EN： Noun Clause as Appositive (Noun Clause with 'that'): The word 'that' introduces a noun clause ('that the gap... was closing') which functions as an appositive, explaining the specific content of the noun 'sign'. Unlike relative clauses, 'that' here is a conjunction and does not represent any noun in the clause.
中文： 同位语从句（由 that 引导）：单词「that」引导一个名词从句（that the gap... was closing），作为同位语来解释名词「sign」（迹象）的具体内容。与关系代词不同，这里的「that」是连接词，在从句中不充当任何成分。
There is a clear sign that the economy is recovering.
有一个明确的迹象表明经济正在复苏。
EN： Prepositional Phrases as Modifiers: Multiple prepositional phrases ('to South Africa', 'in the semi-finals', 'of the 2024 T20 World Cup') are stacked to modify the noun 'loss', providing detailed context about who they lost to, when, and in which tournament.
中文： 介词短语作修饰语：多个介词短语（to South Africa、in the semi-finals、of the 2024 T20 World Cup）堆叠在一起修饰名词「loss」（输、失败），提供关于输给谁、何时以及在什么赛事中的详细背景信息。
The key to success in the final of the tournament is teamwork.
在该锦标赛决赛中成功的关键是团队合作。
EN： The T20 World Cup is a major international cricket tournament. Historically, Australia's women's cricket team has been incredibly dominant. A loss to South Africa was indeed a historic upset, signaling a shift in the global balance of power in women's sports, where investments in other countries (like India and England) are starting to pay off.
中文： T20世界盃是板球運動中一項重要的國際賽事。在歷史上，澳洲女子板球隊一直處於絕對的統治地位。因此，輸給南非確實是一次歷史性的爆冷，這標誌著女子體育全球勢力均衡的轉變，也顯示出其他國家（如印度和英格蘭）對女子板球的投資開始取得成效。
EN： The noun 'defeat' is often followed by the preposition 'to' to indicate the opponent who won the match (e.g., 'a defeat to India' means India won and the other team lost).
中文： 名词「defeat」（失败/落败）后面经常接介词「to」，用来指出赢得比赛的对手（例如：「a defeat to India」表示印度获胜，另一队落败）。
Their unexpected defeat to the underdog shocked the fans.
他们意外输给弱者让球迷们感到震惊。
EN： The simple past tense verb 'confirmed' is used here to show that a past event (the defeat) provided proof that a pre-existing trend was indeed true.
中文： 此处使用一般过去时动词「confirmed」（证实），表示过去发生的某个事件（落败）提供了证据，证明先前已存在的趋势确实属实。
The latest sales figures confirmed the success of the new product.
最新的销售数据证实了新产品的成功。
EN： Cricket is highly popular in Commonwealth nations like India, Australia, and England. The 'Cricket World Cup' usually refers to the 50-over format, which is distinct from the shorter T20 World Cup format, though both are major global tournaments.
中文： 板球在印度、澳洲和英格蘭等大英國協國家非常盛行。「板球世界盃」通常指50輪制的賽事，這與較短的T20世界盃不同，但兩者都是重大的全球性賽事。
EN： The present perfect tense ('have shown', 'has become') is used to describe actions or states that started in the past and have relevance or continue to the present moment. In this sentence, 'have shown' connects past match results to the current understanding, and 'has become' describes a gradual change that has reached its current state.
中文： 现在完成时（「have shown」、「has become」）用于描述过去开始并与现在有相关性或持续到现在的动作或状态。在本句中，「have shown」将过去的比赛结果与现在的认知联系起来，而「has become」则描述了一个已达到目前状态的渐进变化。
Recent studies have shown that regular exercise improves mental health.
最近的研究表明，规律运动能改善心理健康。
EN： The comparative structure 'more + adjective + than ever before' is used to emphasize that a current state or quality has reached a higher level than at any point in the past.
中文： 比较级结构「more + 形容词 + than ever before」（比以往任何时候都更……）用于强调目前的状况或特质达到了比过去任何时候都还要高的程度。
The market has become more competitive than ever before.
市场已变得比以往任何时候都更具竞争力。
EN： Cricket is a major sport in Commonwealth nations, and women's cricket has seen a massive surge in popularity, professionalization, and financial investment globally over the last decade. Australia has traditionally been the dominant force, but leagues like the Women's Big Bash League and India's Women's Premier League have helped close the gap by raising the standard of play worldwide.
中文： 板球是大英國協國家的主要運動，在過去十年中，全球女子板球的受歡迎程度、職業化和資金投入都大幅增長。澳洲傳統上一直是主導力量，但女子大聯盟和印度的女子超級聯賽等聯賽，透過提高全球的比賽水準，幫助縮小了各國實力差距。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle) is used here ('have improved') to describe an action that started in the past and has a strong relevance or result in the present.
中文： 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）在此处（'have improved'）用于描述一个在过去发生、且对现在有重大影响或结果的动作。
The team has practiced hard, so they are ready for the match.
这支队伍已经努力练习了，所以他们为比赛做好了准备。
EN： The modal verb 'must' expresses strong obligation or necessity. It is followed by the base form of the verb ('must fight').
中文： 情态动词 'must' 表示强烈的义务或必要性。其后接动词原形（'must fight'）。
We must focus on our defense to win the game.
我们必须专注于防守才能赢得比赛。
EN： In Australia, sports play a massive role in national identity, and fans have exceptionally high expectations for their national teams, especially in cricket where Australia has historically been dominant. The realization that other nations are catching up creates a mixture of tension and renewed excitement for Australian sports enthusiasts.
中文： 在澳洲，體育運動在國家認同中扮演著極其重要的角色。澳洲球迷對國家隊有著極高的期望，特別是在澳洲歷史上一直佔據主導地位的板球運動。意識到其他國家正在迎頭趕上，這給澳洲的運動愛好者帶來了緊張感，同時也激發了全新的興奮感。
EN： The preposition 'despite' is used to show contrast. It is followed by a noun, noun phrase, or pronoun, but never by a full clause (subject + verb). It means 'in spite of'.
中文： 介词「despite」（尽管）用于表示对比。其后必须接名词、名词短语或代词，绝不能接完整的从句（主语 + 动词）。其意思为「虽然」或「尽管」。
Despite the heavy rain, the football match continued.
尽管下着大雨，足球比赛依然继续进行。
EN： The phrase 'the team to beat' is an idiomatic expression meaning the competitor or team that is currently the best and must be defeated by others to win the competition.
中文： 短语「the team to beat」是一个惯用语，指目前实力最强、其他队伍若想夺冠就必须击败的「头号对手」或「最被看好的队伍」。
With their star player back, they are definitely the team to beat this season.
随着他们的明星球员归队，他们绝对是最被看好的队伍。
EN： In British and Australian English, collective nouns like country names representing sports teams (e.g., 'Australia') are often treated as plural nouns, which is why the verb 'remain' (plural) is used instead of 'remains' (singular). This reflects a cultural focus on the individual members of the team rather than the single entity.
中文： 在英式與澳式英語中，代表運動代表隊的集體名詞（如國名「澳洲」）通常被視為複數名詞，這就是為什麼句中動詞使用複數形式的「remain」而非單數的「remains」。這反映了文化上將隊伍視為「成員們的集合體」而非單一抽象實體的習慣。
EN： The Present Perfect Tense ('has arrived') is used to describe an action that happened in the past but has a direct relevance or result in the present. Here, it shows that the team's arrival in England is their current state.
中文： 现在完成时（has arrived）用于描述过去发生但与现在有直接关联或影响的动作。在此处，它表示该队伍目前已经抵达英格兰的状态。
She has already finished her homework and is ready to play.
她已经写完作业，准备好要玩了。
EN： The infinitive phrase 'to prove' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'desire'. It is followed by a noun clause introduced by 'that' ('that they are still the best...'), which functions as the direct object of the verb 'prove'.
中文： 不定式短语「to prove」在此作为形容词修饰名词「desire」（渴望）。其后接由「that」引导的名词性从句（that they are still the best...），作为动词「prove」的直接宾语。
He has a strong ambition to show that he can succeed.
他有强烈的野心，想证明自己能成功。
EN： Cricket is highly popular in Commonwealth nations, particularly in England, Australia, and India. The reference to 'women's cricket' highlights the massive growth and professionalization of the women's game over the last decade, with major tournaments now drawing global audiences and significant media coverage.
中文： 板球在大英國協國家中極受歡迎，特別是在英格蘭、澳洲和印度。文中提到的「女子板球」凸顯了過去十年來女子賽事的巨大成長與職業化發展，如今各大賽事已能吸引全球觀眾和大量的媒體關注。
EN： The conjunction 'as' is used here to mean 'in the way that' or 'just as', introducing a subordinate clause of comparison or manner to reference a previous statement.
中文： 连接词「as」在此处表示「正如」或「如同」，引导一个方式或比较从句，用来引用先前说过的话或已知的事实。
As the teacher explained, the exam will cover the first three chapters.
正如老师所解释的，考试将涵盖前三章。
EN： The noun clause 'what they can do' acts as the direct object of the verb 'show'. It is introduced by the wh-word 'what' and follows statement word order (subject + verb).
中文： 名词从句「what they can do」（她们能做什么）作为动词「show」的直接宾语。此从句由疑问词「what」引导，并使用陈述句语序（主语 + 动词）。
EN： In sports context, 'hunger' metaphorically refers to a strong desire or ambition to win, especially after a period of defeat or when the team is no longer the defending champion.
中文： 在體育語境中，「hunger」（飢餓感）隱喻為對勝利的強烈渴望與野心，特別是在經歷失敗或不再是衛冕冠軍時，這種渴望會重新燃起。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中： 支配、在…中占首要地位或起支配作用
在本文中： 非凡的、引人注目的、显著的
在本文中： 国内的、本国的
在本文中： 无与伦比的、无敌的
在本文中： 吸引（人或事物）
在本文中： 全球地、世界性地
在本文中： 令人震惊的、出人意料的
在本文中： 趋势、走向
在本文中： 挫折、障碍
在本文中： 渴望、强烈的欲望
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
The person or group that is being chased, pursued, or targeted by others, especially as the top competitor.
被猎捕者、被追赶的目标
Having no more anxiety, stress, or high expectations to deal with.
压力解除、不再感到压力
The competitor or team that is considered the best and most likely to win, which others must defeat to succeed.
最被看好的队伍、首要击败的对手
The round of a competition before the final, in which four competitors or teams remain.
半决赛