国乒男单丢冠

昨晚，2025年国际乒联澳门世界杯男单决赛，巴西名将雨果·卡尔德拉诺（Hugo Calderano）战胜林诗栋，成为历史首位获得世界杯单打冠军的南美洲球员。

今天你练听力了吗？

🤔️小作业：

1. What can be inferred about Hugo Calderano's influence on Pan American table tennis?

A. His success has discouraged other players from trying to reach his level

B. His achievements have made it harder for new talents to emerge

C. His performance has inspired fellow Pan American players to improve

D. His dominance has led to fewer opportunities for others in the region

无注释原文：

Grit and Genius: Hugo Calderano's Unforgettable Run at the ITTF World Cup 2025

From: ITTF

As Hugo Calderano books his spot in the finals of the men's singles of the ITTF World Cup 2025, he etches his name in the history books, becoming the first Brazilian and Pan American player to make it to the finals of the men's singles of the ITTF World Cup. With this win, he also cements his status as the greatest ever Pan American table tennis player.

Hugo Calderano, now 28, has been a trailblazer in table tennis since his early days. Starting at just 8 years old, he burst onto the international stage in 2013, making history as the youngest player to win a leg of the ITTF World Tour.

In 2014, Hugo Calderano achieved a groundbreaking milestone for Brazilian table tennis by securing the bronze medal at the Youth Olympic Games in China. This historic accomplishment marked Brazil's first-ever medal in table tennis at an Olympic-level competition, further cementing Calderano's reputation in the sport.

Since then, he has never looked back, consistently being amongst the top 10 players in the world over the last few years. However, despite his remarkable achievements, a medal at one of the sport's premier competitions had eluded him.

The Paris Olympics in 2024 seemed poised to deliver that breakthrough, but Calderano narrowly missed out, finishing in a heartbreaking 4th place in what was widely seen as his strongest opportunity yet.

But a relentless Calderano refused to give in, reinventing his game and seeing his dedication pay off in a spectacular run at the ITTF World Cup 2025 in Macao. Delivering the performance of a lifetime, he staged an extraordinary comeback from 1-3 down to overcome crowd favourite and World No. 2 Wang Chuqin, etching his name into the annals of table tennis history.

The win has major ramifications for the sport, as it firmly puts Brazil and Pan America on the map as one of the sport's major powers. It is evident that the presence of Hugo has forced his compatriots and continent to push their level. Fellow Pan-American Kanak Jha had a great tournament, making it to the Round of 16 in the Men's singles, while compatriot Bruna Takahashi was the only non-Asian women's player to make it to a historic Quarterfinals of the Women's singles.

Hugo Calderano, widely celebrated as the 'Thrill from Brazil,' is not only a remarkable athlete but also a multi-talented individual. Self-taught in reading and writing at just 4 years old, he later mastered solving the Rubik's cube with a stunning 9-second average and speaks seven languages fluently—Portuguese, English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, French, and Italian.

- ◆ -

注：完整题目见本文开头；中文文本为机器翻译并非一一对应，仅供参考

含注释全文：

Grit and Genius: Hugo Calderano's Unforgettable Run at the ITTF World Cup 2025

From: ITTF

As Hugo Calderano books his spot in the finals of the men's singles of the ITTF World Cup 2025, he etches his name in the history books, becoming the first Brazilian and Pan American player to make it to the finals of the men's singles of the ITTF World Cup. With this win, he also cements his status as the greatest ever Pan American table tennis player.

随着雨果·卡尔德拉诺（Hugo Calderano）成功晋级2025年国际乒联世界杯男子单打决赛创造历史，成为首位打入该赛事男子单打决赛的巴西及泛美选手。这场胜利也无疑确立了他泛美乒坛第一人的历史地位。

grit /ɡrɪt/ 表示“勇气，毅力”，英文解释为“courage and determination despite difficulty”

etch /etʃ/ 表示“（尤指在金属或玻璃上）蚀刻，凿出”，英文解释为“to cut a pattern, picture, etc. into a smooth surface, especially on metal or glass, using acid or a sharp instrument”举个🌰：He etched his name on a piece of glass. 他把自己的名字蚀刻在一块玻璃上。

Pan American 泛美的：指“美洲大陆所有国家的”或“涉及整个美洲（北美、南美和中美洲）的”。“Pan”表示“全、泛”，American指“美洲的”，所以Pan American可译为“泛美的”。如：Pan American Games（泛美运动会）是美洲国家间的综合性运动会；Pan American Highway（泛美公路）是贯穿南北美洲的高速公路系统。

cement /sɪˈment/ 作名词，表示“水泥”，英文解释为“a grey powder that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete”如：a bag of cement 一袋水泥，也可以指表示“胶合剂；黏固剂”，英文解释为“a substance that sticks things together”

作动词，表示“加强，巩固（协议或友谊）”，英文解释为“to make something such as an agreement or friendship stronger”举个🌰：The university's exchange scheme has cemented its links with many other academic institutions. 这所大学的交流计划加强了与许多其他学术机构的联系。

Hugo Calderano, now 28, has been a trailblazer in table tennis since his early days. Starting at just 8 years old, he burst onto the international stage in 2013, making history as the youngest player to win a leg of the ITTF World Tour.

雨果·卡尔德拉诺如今28岁，自幼便在乒乓球领域崭露头角。8岁开始打球的他在2013年一举登上国际舞台，并成为有史以来最年轻的国际乒联世界巡回赛分站赛冠军得主。

trailblazer /ˈtreɪlˌbleɪ.zər/ 表示“先驱；开拓者；开路的人”，英文解释为“A trailblazer is a person who is the leader in a particular field, especially a person who does a particular thing before anyone else does.”

📍2016到2020，从双语「新年贺词」看变化中提到：这些成就是全国各族人民撸起袖子干出来的，是新时代奋斗者挥洒汗水拼出来的。These achievements are all thanks to the hard work of people from all of China's ethnic groups, who are the trail-blazers of the new era.

熟词僻义，表示“段，阶段；一段旅程；一段赛程”，英文解释为“a particular stage of a journey, competition, or activity”举个🌰：The last leg of the race was Paris to London. 最后一段赛程是从巴黎到伦敦。

📍在这个上下文中，“leg”是体育术语，指的是一个系列比赛中的“分站赛”或“阶段赛事”。

In 2014, Hugo Calderano achieved a groundbreaking milestone for Brazilian table tennis by securing the bronze medal at the Youth Olympic Games in China. This historic accomplishment marked Brazil's first-ever medal in table tennis at an Olympic-level competition, further cementing Calderano's reputation in the sport.

2014年，雨果·卡尔德拉诺在中国青奥会上为巴西乒乓球取得突破性成果，赢得了一枚铜牌。这一历史性成就标志着巴西在奥运级别乒乓球比赛中首次获得奖牌，也进一步提升了卡尔德拉诺在乒坛中的声誉。

secure /sɪˈkjʊər/ 1）熟词僻义，作动词，表示“获得；设法得到；争取到”，英文解释为“to get something, sometimes with difficulty”举个🌰：He was disappointed by his failure to secure the top job with the bank. 他因没能得到银行的高层工作而失望。

2）表示“使安全；保护；保卫”，英文解释为“to make certain something is protected from danger or risk”举个🌰：This form of investment is an excellent way of securing your children's financial future. 这种投资方式是为你的孩子提供日后经济保障的极佳方式。

Since then, he has never looked back, consistently being amongst the top 10 players in the world over the last few years. However, despite his remarkable achievements, a medal at one of the sport's premier competitions had eluded him.

自那之后，他一路高歌猛进，近年来一直稳居世界前十之列。但尽管屡创佳绩，属于顶级大赛的奖牌却始终未能收入囊中。

premier /ˈprem.i.ər/ 作名词，“（尤用于新闻报道）首相，总理；（加拿大的）省总理，地区总理”；作为形容词则表示“首位的，首要的”（best or most important），举个🌰：He's one of the nation's premier scientists. 他是该国最重要的科学家之一。

区分：

📍premiere /ˈprɛmɪˌɛə, ˈprɛmɪə/ 可以作动词和名词，表示“首映，首演，首次上演/映”，英文解释为“the first public performance of a play or any other type of entertainment”

elude /iˈluːd/ 表示“使达不到；使做不成；使不能实现”，英文解释为“If something that you want eludes you, you do not succeed in achieving it.”举个🌰： The gold medal continues to elude her. 金牌继续和她无缘。

The Paris Olympics in 2024 seemed poised to deliver that breakthrough, but Calderano narrowly missed out, finishing in a heartbreaking 4th place in what was widely seen as his strongest opportunity yet.

2024年巴黎奥运会本有望成为他突破的时刻，但卡尔德拉诺最终遗憾地以第四名收场，这被视为他最接近巅峰的一次机会。

表示“平衡的；作好准备的，摆好姿势的”，英文解释为“If an object or a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment.”举个🌰：The cup was poised on the edge of the chair. 杯子放在椅子边上（随时可能掉下来）。My pencil was poised over the page, ready to take down her words. 我的铅笔对准了本子，随时准备记下她的话。

narrowly /ˈnær.əʊ.li/ 作为副词，表示“勉强地；将将；以毫厘之差”，英文解释为“only by a small amount”，举个🌰：She narrowly missed winning the race. 她与大奖失之交臂。

补充：

📍narrow本身作形容词表示“狭窄，狭隘的，有限的”等，如：a narrow bridge/passage/gap 狭窄的桥梁/通道/缝隙，a narrow face 瘦长的脸；还可以指“勉强的，差距微小的”，英文解释为“If you have a narrow victory, you succeed in winning but only by a small amount.”举个🌰：Voters approved the plan by a narrow majority. 投票人以微弱的多数通过了这个方案。

📍narrow victory/defeat/majority/margin 险胜/惜败/微弱多数/微小的差距

📍a narrow escape表示“死里逃生”（a situation in which you avoid danger although you very nearly do not）举个🌰：We got out in time but it was a narrow escape. 我们险些未能及时逃脱。

📍a narrow squeak表示“险胜，侥幸成功”(a success that was almost a failure）举个🌰：We caught the ferry but it was a narrow squeak. 我们险些没赶上渡船。

📍narrow-minded（adj.）表示“心胸狭窄的，气量小的”（not willing to accept ideas or ways of behaving that are different from your own）如：narrow-minded opinions/views 狭隘的观点，a narrow-minded person 心胸狭窄的人。与之相反的是：broad-minded 心胸宽广的。

But a relentless Calderano refused to give in, reinventing his game and seeing his dedication pay off in a spectacular run at the ITTF World Cup 2025 in Macao. Delivering the performance of a lifetime, he staged an extraordinary comeback from 1-3 down to overcome crowd favourite and World No. 2 Wang Chuqin, etching his name into the annals of table tennis history.

可卡尔德拉诺并未言败。他重构自己的打法，在2025年澳门国际乒联世界杯上大放异彩，打出职业生涯的惊艳一战。他在1比3落后的绝境中顽强翻盘，击败世界排名第二、全场焦点王楚钦，永载乒乓史册。

relentless /rɪˈlent.ləs/ 表示“毫不留情的；持续严厉的；持续强烈的；不放弃的”，英文解释为“Something bad that is relentless never stops or never becomes less intense.”如：relentless criticism/pressure 不断的严厉批评/施压，relentless heat 持续高温，举个🌰：The pressure now was relentless. 压力现在毫无减弱之意。

spectacular /spekˈtæk.jə.lər/ 1）表示“壮观的；精彩的；令人印象深刻的”，英文解释为“very impressive”如：a mountainous area with spectacular scenery 景色壮丽的山区，a spectacular success 辉煌的成就；

2）表示“非常大的，巨大的；惊人的，突如其来的”，英文解释为“very sudden, unexpected, or extreme”举个🌰：The news caused a spectacular fall in the stock market. 这一消息引起了股市的暴跌。

stage /steɪdʒ/ 作名词，表示“（火箭的）级”，英文解释为“one of the separate parts of a rocket, each part having its own engine”举个🌰：Once its fuel supply runs out, each stage separates from the main part of the rocket and falls back to earth. 每一级在燃料燃尽后，就会从火箭主体上脱落，落回到地球上。

stage /steɪdʒ/ 作动词，1）表示“上演；举办；举行；组织；筹划”，英文解释为“to organize and present a play or an event for people to see”，如：to stage a ceremony/an event/an exhibition 举行仪式/活动/展览，举个🌰：The local theatre group is staging a production of ‘Hamlet’. 当地剧团在上演《哈姆雷特》。

2）表示“使发生；使出现”，英文解释为“to make sth happen”举个🌰：After five years in retirement, he staged a comeback to international tennis. 退役五年之后，他又复出国际网坛。

🎬电影《无罪的罪人》（Presumed Innocent）中的台词提到：Your opinion is that this was... a staged rape? 你的看法是这是…有预谋的强奸？

区分：

📍wage 作名词，表示“工资，工钱，报酬”，作动词，表示“发动（战争）；组织，筹备（活动）”，英文解释为“to fight a war or organize a series of activities in order to achieve something”举个🌰：They've been waging a long campaign. 他们已组织发起了一场持久的运动。

📍《经济学人》（The Economist）一篇介绍拉美电商平台美卡多的文章中提到：The biggest is Amazon, against which his firm has waged a costly battle in Mexico. 最大的威胁来自亚马逊，美卡多与它在墨西哥展开了一场较量，代价高昂。

annal /ˈæn.əl/ 1）通常复数annals，表示“科学期刊”，英文解释为“a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a scientific subject”举个🌰：The new guidelines are published in today's Annals of Internal Medicine. 新的指南发表在今天的《内科学年鉴》上。

2）表示“年鉴；编年史”，英文解释为“a record of the events of one year”

The win has major ramifications for the sport, as it firmly puts Brazil and Pan America on the map as one of the sport's major powers. It is evident that the presence of Hugo has forced his compatriots and continent to push their level. Fellow Pan-American Kanak Jha had a great tournament, making it to the Round of 16 in the Men's singles, while compatriot Bruna Takahashi was the only non-Asian women's player to make it to a historic Quarterfinals of the Women's singles.

这场胜利对乒坛具有重大影响，使得巴西及泛美洲在世界乒乓版图中占据一席之地。雨果的存在无疑推动了整个泛美地区乒乓水平的跃升。泛美选手卡纳克·贾（Kanak Jha）表现出色，晋级男子单打16强，而布鲁娜·高桥（Bruna Takahashi）则成为唯一晋级女单八强的非亚洲球员。

ramification /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/ 表示“可能的后果；衍生结果；派生影响”，英文解释为“the possible results of an action”举个🌰：Have you considered all the ramifications of your suggestion? 你考虑过你的建议可能带来的各种后果吗？

compatriot /kəmˈpæt.ri.ət/ 表示“同国人，同胞”，英文解释为“a person who comes from the same country”；美式，表示“伙伴；同事”，英文解释为“a friend or someone you work with”

continent /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nənt/ 表示“洲，大洲，大陆”，英文解释为“one of the seven large land masses on the earth's surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries”如：the North American continent 北美大陆。

Hugo Calderano, widely celebrated as the 'Thrill from Brazil,' is not only a remarkable athlete but also a multi-talented individual. Self-taught in reading and writing at just 4 years old, he later mastered solving the Rubik's cube with a stunning 9-second average and speaks seven languages fluently—Portuguese, English, Spanish, German, Mandarin, French, and Italian.

被誉为“巴西惊雷”（Thrill from Brazil）的雨果·卡尔德拉诺，不只是赛场上的翘楚，还是个天赋惊人的全能才子。他4岁自学识字写字，后来又以平均9秒速度掌握魔方解法，并能流利使用七门语言：葡萄牙语、英语、西班牙语、德语、中文、法语和意大利语。

thrill /θrɪl/ 作动词，表示“（使）兴奋；（使）激动；（使）紧张”，英文解释为“to make someone feel very excited and pleased”举个🌰：The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance. 这位22岁的游泳选手以他的表现让全世界激动。

作名词，表示“兴奋；激动；紧张感”，英文解释为“a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant”如：the thrill of winning a competition 赢得比赛的激动。

multi-talented /ˌmʌl.tiˈtæl.ən.tɪd/ 表示“多才的”，英文解释为“having many talents (= natural abilities)”举个🌰：She's a multi-talented singer and musician. 她是一位多才多艺的歌手和音乐家。

“Rubik's cube”指的是魔方，是一种三维组合益智玩具。它通常是一个由3×3×3小方块组成的立方体，每个面有不同的颜色。玩家的目标是在打乱颜色之后，通过旋转每一层，使每一面都恢复成单一颜色。它由匈牙利发明家Ernő Rubik在1974年发明，因此得名“Rubik's cube”。

stunning /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/ 1）表示“极有魅力的；绝妙的；给人以深刻印象的”，英文解释为“extremely attractive or impressive”举个🌰：She looks absolutely stunning! 她看上去漂亮极了。

2）表示“令人惊奇万分的；令人震惊的”，英文解释为“extremely surprising or shocking”，如：a stunning defeat 惨败。

🎬 电影《惊天魔盗团2》（Now You See Me 2）中的台词提到：And the stunning revelation that FBI agent Dylan Rhodes ... 还有惊天大揭露联调局特工迪伦·罗兹…

📺 美剧《黑袍纠察队》（The Boys）第一季中的台词提到：Stunning! Absolutely stunning. 惊艳全场，太惊艳了！

- 词汇盘点 -

- 词汇助记 By DeepSeek -

LearnAndRecord

2015年2月8日

2025年4月21日

第3726天

每天持续行动学外语