夏说英语新闻晨读 第371期:卫冕冠军德国战车被墨西哥掀翻

 本期内容：

Germany came into Russia 2018 tipped as favorites by many, looking to become the first team to retain¹ the World Cup since Brazil in 1962. However, their attempt to create history got off to the worst possible start as they fell to a shock opening game defeat to Mexico. Hirving Lozano was the hero as the striker's first half goal proved the difference between the two sides. And although the Germans subjected their opponents² to a wave of late pressure, El Tri held on for a win and celebrated³ wildly at the final whistle⁴.

be tipped as: 被认为
retain: vt. 再次获得；卫冕
attempt: vt./n. 尝试；企图
get off to a bad/good start: 开局不顺/开门红
fall to…: 被击败；倒在……
striker: n. 前锋；得分手
subject: vt. 施压；使屈服
a wave of: 一波……

1 retain   

vt.保持，保留；记住

参考例句：

• We shall retain our rights.我们将保留我们的权利。
• China dishes retain heat longer than metal pans.瓷器盘子比金属盘子保温时间长。

2 opponents   

n.对手，敌手( opponent的名词复数 )；反对者

参考例句：

• Somehow he always manages to outwit his opponents. 他反正总能设法智胜对手。
• to use strong-arm tactics against your political opponents 用强制手段对付政敌

3 celebrated   

adj.有名的，声誉卓著的

参考例句：

• He was soon one of the most celebrated young painters in England.不久他就成了英格兰最负盛名的年轻画家之一。
• The celebrated violinist was mobbed by the audience.观众团团围住了这位著名的小提琴演奏家。

4 whistle   

n.口哨，汽笛，啸啸声，口哨声；vi. 吹口哨，鸣汽笛，发嘘嘘声；vt.用口哨通知

参考例句：

• We heard the whistle of a train.我们听到了火车的汽笛声。
• He gave a loud whistle of surprise.他吹了一声响亮的口哨表示惊讶。