Inter break San Siro taboo, says Ranieri

 　　ROME, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Inter¹ head coach Claudio Ranieri hailed his side's win over Chievo on Sunday ended the San Siro taboo².

　　The Nerazzurri were the only team yet to score a single goal on their own turf this season, but Thiago Motta earned a 1-0 result against Chievo.

　　"We can be sharper, but the important thing was that we ended the San Siro taboo," said the Coach.

　　"It was crucial we beat a Chievo side that put many of the top teams under pressure, as they play well and work hard.

　　"I am happy, as we worked hard too, despite the fact we played in the Champions League on Tuesday, and looked for the second goal.

　　"When you're facing Chievo you either score early on or it becomes an uphill struggle, because they close up well and go on the counter-attack."

　　The result ended a run of two consecutive³ Serie A defeats for Ranieri' s men, who have improved since bringing back Wesley Sneijder from injury.

　　"We are trying to get better with every game, both tactically and physically⁴, even if it's not easy when playing every three days," continued Ranieri.

　　"Now we have to focus on Atalanta, because they are in good shape. I think Sneijder is a reference point for the squad⁵ from midfield up, so it' s logical to trust him with the reins⁶, as he has vision other players do not possess."

1 inter   

v.埋葬

参考例句：

• They interred their dear comrade in the arms.他们埋葬了他们亲爱的战友。
• The man who died in that accident has been interred.在那次事故中死的那个人已经被埋葬了。

2 taboo   

n.禁忌，禁止接近，禁止使用；adj.禁忌的；v.禁忌，禁制，禁止

参考例句：

• The rude words are taboo in ordinary conversation.这些粗野的字眼在日常谈话中是禁忌的。
• Is there a taboo against sex before marriage in your society?在你们的社会里，婚前的性行为犯禁吗？

3 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。

4 physically   

adj.物质上，体格上，身体上，按自然规律

参考例句：

• He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服，心绪也很乱。
• Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。

5 squad   

n.班，小队，小团体；vt.把…编成班或小组

参考例句：

• The squad leader ordered the men to mark time.班长命令战士们原地踏步。
• A squad is the smallest unit in an army.班是军队的最小构成单位。

6 reins   

感情，激情； 缰( rein的名词复数 )； 控制手段； 掌管； （成人带着幼儿走路以防其走失时用的）保护带

参考例句：

• She pulled gently on the reins. 她轻轻地拉着缰绳。
• The government has imposed strict reins on the import of luxury goods. 政府对奢侈品的进口有严格的控制手段。