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: 介词「as」用来表示某人或某事物的身份、职责或功能(作为…/以…身份)。在本句中,它指明了亚马尔抵达时的身份或地位。
She joined the company as a junior designer.
她以初级设计师的身份加入公司。
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: 短语「the face of」(…的门面/代表人物)是一个常见的隐喻表达,指代表某个组织、运动或活动,并作为其最具辨识度象征的人。
He became the face of the environmental campaign.
他成为了这项环保运动的代表人物。
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: 在国际足联世界杯等重大体育赛事中,被称为「赛事的代表人物(the face of the tournament)」意味着该球员是媒体关注、营销宣传和球迷期待的焦点,通常也承受着巨大的压力。
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: 过去进行式(were expecting)用于描述过去某个时间点正在发生或持续进行的状态或动作,通常作为其他事件发生的背景背景。
The fans were cheering loudly when the team entered the stadium.
当球队进入体育场时,球迷们正在大声欢呼。
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」是一个从属连接词,意为「每当」或「不论何时」。它引导时间副词子句,表示主句的动作在每次条件满足时都会发生。
She smiles whenever she thinks of her childhood.
每当她想到自己的童年,她就会微笑。
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: 在英国英语和国际足球(soccer)语境中,「pitch」是比赛场地的标准术语,而美式英语使用者通常将其称为「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: 使用助动词「did」加上「not」以及动词原形(此处为「come」)来构成过去简单式的否定句。此结构用于描述过去未发生的动作或状态。
She did not finish her homework yesterday.
她昨天没有完成她的家庭作业。
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: 情状副词(如「easily」)用来修饰动词,描述动作进行的方式。在此处,「easily」修饰动词「come」,表示进球的难易度。它是由形容词「easy」去 y 加上「-ily」构成。
He passed the difficult exam easily.
他轻松地通过了那场困难的考试。
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: 非限定关系从句(Non-defining relative clauses)由关系代词(如 'which')引导,用来对前面的从句或名词添加额外的、非必要的补充说明。这类从句前后通常有逗号隔开,且其中的 'which' 可以指代前面整个句子的情况(在此句中指「踢了八场比赛且仅进一球」这件事)。
She passed the difficult exam with perfect scores, which surprised all her classmates.
她以满分通过了那场困难的考试,这让她所有的同学都很惊讶。
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: 对等连接词 'and' 用于连接共享同一个主语('He')的两个独立从句或谓语('played eight games' 与 'scored only once'),以表示连续的动作或相关的事实。
He completed the project on time and received a promotion from his manager.
他准时完成了项目,并获得了经理的晋升。
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: 在体育新闻中,'quiet'(字面意为安静的)常被隐喻性地用来形容表现或数据「暗淡、平淡、不显眼」,特别是用来形容身处公众焦点、被寄予厚望的「超级巨星」(superstar)时,表示其发挥未达预期。
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: 动词「need」(需要)后面可以接宾语和不定式(need someone to do something),用来表示主语需要某人去执行某个动作。
The teacher needs us to finish the project by Friday.
老师需要我们在周五前完成这个项目。
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: 从属连词「because」(因为)用于引导原因状语从句,解释主句动作发生的原因。
We stayed indoors because it was raining heavily.
我们待在室内,因为雨下得很大。
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,将一支球队形容为「完美的机器」是极高的赞誉。这意味着球队依靠的是集体组织、战术纪律和天衣无缝的团队合作,而非仅仅依赖个人的卓越表现。这与那些高度依赖单一「英雄」球员的球队形成鲜明对比。
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: 连接词「while」(当……之时 / 然而)用于连接两个同时发生的子句,或用以对比两个同时进行的动作。在本句中,它强调了两位不同球员在比赛中的平行贡献。
She cooked dinner while her brother washed the dishes.
她做晚饭,而她的哥哥则洗碗。
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: 名词短语「a record seven clean sheets」中,将「record」(创纪录的)用作定语修饰语(功能如同形容词),用以表示「七场」这个数量创下了新纪录。「Clean sheet」(零封 / 不失球)是一个体育术语,指守门员在整场比赛中成功阻止对手得分。
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: 在足球运动中,「clean sheet」(零封 / 无失球)是指球队的守门员和防线在整场比赛中成功阻止对手得分。这个词源于早期体育记者用纸张记录比赛数据时,若某队没有失球,其纪录栏就会保持「干净(空白)」。在世界杯这样的大型赛事中能保持七场无失球,是一项极其罕见且历史性的防守成就。
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: 片语动词「step up」意为「挺身而出」或「采取行动」,特别是指在面对挑战或困难的情况时,做出特别的努力或提升自己的表现。
When the team captain was injured, Sarah stepped up to lead the project.
当团队队长受伤时,莎拉挺身而出带领这个专案。
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」引导的时间副词子句,用于表示主要动作发生的特定时间或情境。在「when it mattered the most」中,「it」是非人称代名词,用来指代整体的局势或状况(意为「当事情最为关键/重要之时」)。
He always stays calm when it matters the most.
在最关键的时刻,他总是能保持冷静。
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: 在团体运动(特别是足球)中,「step up」(挺身而出)是一个备受推崇的说法。它用来形容当球队的明星球员陷入困境或面临极大压力时,其他球员承担起额外责任或发挥超常水准的表现。这强调了团队合作高于个人光环的重要性。
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: 动词「learn」(学习)后面接不定词(to + 原形动词),用来表示学会某项技能或能力。在本句中,「learned to press, pass, and defend」展示了三个平行的不定词动作,它们共用同一个不定词符号「to」。
She learned to play the piano when she was five.
她在五岁时学会了弹钢琴。
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: 介系词「without」(没有、不)后面须接动名词(V-ing),用来表示在进行主句动作时,某个动作并未发生或被避免了。
He solved the complex puzzle without asking for any help.
他没有寻求任何帮助就解开了这个复杂的谜题。
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: 在现代足球中,年轻的超级巨星往往被寄予展现个人「魔术」和进球的厚望。然而,西班牙在教练带领下的战术体系强调集体压迫和防守纪律。亚马尔愿意去「压迫、传球和防守」,反映了他从一名华丽的个人球员转变为成熟、以团队为导向的世界杯冠军成员。
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: 动词「beat」用于表示在比赛或竞争中击败对手。其过去式同样是「beat」(三态为 beat-beat-beaten)。比分通常直接放在对手后面,有时前面会加上介词「by」。
France beat Brazil 2-1 in the quarter-finals.
法国在四分之一决赛中以 2-1 击败巴西。
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: 表示时间与地点的介词短语,例如「In the final」(在决赛中)与「after extra time」(在加时赛后),被用作副词修饰语。「In the final」在句首设定了地点或活动背景,而「after extra time」则在句尾指定了时间条件。
After extra time, the players were completely exhausted.
在加时赛后,球员们完全精疲力竭。
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: 在足球比赛中,常规时间为 90 分钟。如果在淘汰赛中双方打平,则会进行「extra time」(加时赛,分为上下半场各 15 分钟)以决定胜负。比分「1-0」在英式英语和国际足球情境中通常读作「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: 介词短语「At just [年龄] years old」用于强调某人达成某事或做某事时的年轻程度。其中的「just」作为副词,意思是「仅仅、只有」,用以突显令人惊讶的年轻岁数。
At just twenty-two years old, she founded her own technology company.
年仅二十二岁,她就创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: 连系动词(linking verb)「become」(成为)用于描述状态的转变或变化。其后接名词短语(如「a world champion」)作为主语补语,用以说明主语所变成的身份或状态。
After years of hard work, he became a professional chef.
经过多年的努力,他成为了一名专业主厨。
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: 在职业足球中,以19岁的年龄赢得世界杯是一项极其罕见且至高无上的成就,常让人联想到1958年以17岁夺冠的传奇球星贝利(Pelé)以及2018年以19岁夺冠的姆巴佩(Kylian Mbappé)。术语「winger」(翼锋/边锋)指的是主要在球场两侧边线附近活动的进攻球员。
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: 成语「come and go」(来来去去)用作短语动词,用来描述短暂、暂时或非永久的事物。它经常与持久或永恒的事物进行对比。
Fashions come and go, but true style never fades.
时尚来来去去,但真正的风格永不褪色。
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: 对等连接词「but」(但是)用于连接两个独立子句,以显示个人奖项的暂时性与世界杯奖牌的永久性之间的强烈对比。
He wanted to buy the car, but he did not have enough money.
他想买那辆车,但他没有足够的钱。
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: 在体育界,尤其是足球领域,赢得国际足联世界杯被视为至高无上的成就。虽然像金球奖或金靴奖这样的个人荣誉享有极高的声望,但与世界杯夺冠的集体荣耀相比,它们往往被视为次要的,因为世界杯冠军能让球员在体育史上名垂青史。
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: 情态助动词「may」用于表示未来的可能性。其后必须接动词原形(在此为「play」)。
She may join the national team next year.
她明年可能会加入国家队。
EN: The phrase 'four more' uses the structure '[number] + more + plural noun' to indicate an additional quantity of something.
中文: 短语「four more」使用「[数字] + more + 复数名词」的结构,表示某事物的额外数量,意为「再...个、另外...个」。
We need two more goals to win the game.
我们还需要再进两球才能赢得比赛。
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: 这句话强调了现代顶尖足球运动员令人惊叹的职业生涯长度和年少成名。在19岁就赢得世界杯,意味着球员在达到30多岁中期之前,理论上还可以再参加四届世界杯(每四年举办一次)。这项壮举只有像贝利或姆巴佩这样跨时代的天才球员才有可能实现。
重要单词附有 IPA 发音、定义、例句和互动式测验。
在本文中: 锦标赛、联赛
在本文中: (足球、橄榄球等)球场
在本文中: 超级巨星
在本文中: (在比赛中对对手进行)逼抢、压迫
在本文中: 防守
在本文中: (足球、曲棍球等运动的)边锋、边路球员
在本文中: 个人的、个体的
在本文中: 奖牌、勋章
片语包含类型标示、双语定义、用法说明和例句。
A game in which a team's goalkeeper does not allow the opposing team to score any goals.
零封、无失分比赛
To take action when there is a need or opportunity for it.
挺身而出、挺身担当
An additional period of play specified under the rules of a sport when a game is tied at the end of regulation time.
(体育比赛的)延长赛、加时赛
To arrive and depart; to be transitory or temporary.
来来去去、短暂存在