20100518 Soccer - the Worlds Game (2)

Soccer - the Worlds Game

The world's sport
Identifying a single reason for soccer's worldwide popularity is a challenge. But one reason is how simple the sport is. While many sports require special equipment, soccer requires only two feet and a ball. This makes it a sport that developing countries can easily play. Some of the sport's best players come from these poor nations. Also, soccer performances are pleasing to the eye. The sport's basic no-hands rule prompts beautiful dance-like movements on the field.


In addition, this sport excites the heart. Teams might score only a few times per match, so matches can turn around suddenly. The world's true love for soccer, however, seems rooted in nationalism. Since FIFA's birth, soccer's most competitive matches have been nation against nation. So when people cheer for their team they are also cheering for their country. No one knows who will win at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa next month. But one thing is certain: The world will be watching.







identify v. 確認/確定
=> recognize
eg: We're trying to identify what caused the fire by collecting evidence.
=> 我們透過收集證據來確認引起火災的原因。
eg: A good problem solver needs to be able to identify the problem.
=> 一個厲害解決問題者需要能確認問題在那裡。
eg: She went to the police to identify the suspect.
=> 她去警察局去指認嫌疑犯。

developing country 開發中國家
=> a poor country that lack natural resources so they are trying to develop their industry
eg: The stock market analysts see great potential in developing countries this year.
=> 股市分析師看到今年發展中國家的潛力。

developed country 已開發的國家
eg: The birthrate in developed countries is getting lower and lower each year.
=> 已開發國家的生育率一年比一年越來越低。

prompt v. 激發出/引起
=> cause比prompt強烈，cause為非自願
=> make you want to do something
eg: The mayor's comments prompted many angry responses.
=> 市長的言論激起了許多憤怒的反應。
eg: The movie star's vagueness prompted the reporters to ask more questions.
=> 這位電影明星的含糊以對激發記者們問更多的問題。

pleasing to the eye.
=> fun to watch

dance-like
=> look like a dance




nationalism n. 1.民族主義/國家主義
=> a deep love for your counrty

cheer v. 歡呼/喝采
=> clap






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rooted in 根緣由/深植於
=> establish in something
=> base on
eg: The world's true love for soccer seems rooted in nationalism.
=> 全球對足球的熱愛似乎根緣由愛國主義。

root n. 根/根源/來源
=> base
eg: Money is the root of all evil. 金錢是萬惡之根

root v. 為參賽者加油打氣
root for someone 為...加油
eg: What team are you rooting for? 你是幫那一對加油?
eg: The whole team is rooting for him. 全隊的人都在為他加油打氣



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Also, soccer performances are pleasing to the eye.
=> Also, soccer performances are beautiful to watch.

pleasing to the eye
=> pretty, attractive or good-looking

eg: I think those color combinations are pleasing to the eye.
eg: How my friend has decorated for the party is very inviting and pleasing to the eye.