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（在线收听）

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Germany came into Russia 2018 tipped as favorites by many, looking to become the first team to retain 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 opponents to a wave of late pressure, El Tri held on for a win and celebrated wildly at the final whistle.

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……