新西兰英语 617 New Zealand Olympic uniform

 　　The Olympic uniform was shown to John Key and other guests at a dinner on Thursday evening. It is based on the uniform which was worn by the New Zealand athletes at the London Olympics in 1948. The black blazer has white piping around the edge, and on the pocket is a fern above the Olympic rings in white. This is similar to the 1948 blazer. The blazer is for formal occasions¹. There are also clothes for casual² wear and for training, for example a black T shirt with the Olympic rings in the five different colours. The uniform also includes a black singlet with a silver fern on it, shorts, track suit, formal trousers and a white formal dress with a black design. Other items are jandals, sun hats and rain coats.

　　In 1948, New Zealand sent seven athletes to the London Olympics. This year our team will have about 200 athletes plus another 100 support people such as coaches, managers, physiotherapists and doctors.

　　A New Zealand / Australian company won the contract for the uniforms which were designed in Australia and made overseas. New Zealand clothing designers are unhappy about this.

　　To see the uniforms, go to TVNZ. To see the New Zealand team going to the Olympics, go to Olympics New Zealand.

　　Vocabulary

　　based on – they started with that idea and made it modern

　　piping – a narrow tube of fabric³ for decorating the edge; often used on cushions

　　casual wear – for relaxing

　　training – practising

　　singlet – has no sleeves

　　items – things

　　support people – helpers

　　physiotherapist – a person who treats injuries, sometimes with massage⁴

　　contract – an agreement to make uniforms for a good price

　　Questions

　　Do you think the uniforms should have been designed in New Zealand?

　　If an athlete wins a medal, what uniform do they wear to receive the medal?

　　How did athletes travel to London in 1948? How long would that take?

1 occasions   

n.机会( occasion的名词复数 )；时刻；原因；需要

参考例句：

• The prosecution stated that intercourse had occurred on several occasions. 控诉方称发生过数次性交。
• He has been late on numerous occasions. 他已经迟到过无数次了。

2 casual   

adj.漠不关心，冷漠的；随便的，非正式的；偶然的，碰巧的

参考例句：

• He earns a living by casual labour.他靠做临时工为生。
• The guests wore casual clothes.客人们穿着便服。

3 fabric   

n.织物，织品，布；构造，结构，组织

参考例句：

• The fabric will spot easily.这种织品很容易玷污。
• I don't like the pattern on the fabric.我不喜欢那块布料上的图案。

4 massage   

n.按摩，揉；vt.按摩，揉，美化，奉承，篡改数据

参考例句：

• He is really quite skilled in doing massage.他的按摩技术确实不错。
• Massage helps relieve the tension in one's muscles.按摩可使僵硬的肌肉松弛。