Adriano to play in Libertadores for Corinthians

 　　RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- After three-week time uncertainty¹, Adriano received the news on Sunday that he was included in Corinthians' squad² of the 2012 Libertadores Cup.

　　Adriano has been secluded³ from interacting with the remainder of players at Corinthians in order to focus on his physical conditioning. The isolation⁴ appears to have paid off as the 29-year-old striker was able to convince head coach Tite of his evolutions and ability to play.

　　During a recent scrimmage among reserve players, Adriano scored three goals and caught attention of Tite, the coaching staff and club administration.

　　Apart from Adriano, another surprise in Tite's list is Douglas who recently arrived from Gremio and is yet to play in a match with the team.

　　Corinthians is expected to leave Brazil for Venezueala on February 13. The club makes its debut⁵ in the 2012 Libertadores on February 15 against Deportivo Tachira.

1 uncertainty   

n.易变，靠不住，不确知，不确定的事物

参考例句：

• Her comments will add to the uncertainty of the situation.她的批评将会使局势更加不稳定。
• After six weeks of uncertainty,the strain was beginning to take its toll.6个星期的忐忑不安后，压力开始产生影响了。

2 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。

3 secluded   

adj.与世隔绝的；隐退的；偏僻的v.使隔开，使隐退( seclude的过去式和过去分词)

参考例句：

• Some people like to strip themselves naked while they have a swim in a secluded place. 一些人当他们在隐蔽的地方游泳时，喜欢把衣服脱光。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This charming cottage dates back to the 15th century and is as pretty as a picture, with its thatched roof and secluded garden. 这所美丽的村舍是15世纪时的建筑，有茅草房顶和宁静的花园，漂亮极了，简直和画上一样。 来自《简明英汉词典》

4 isolation   

n.隔离，孤立，分解，分离

参考例句：

• The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
• He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后，生活比较孤寂。

5 debut   

n.首次演出，初次露面

参考例句：

• That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
• The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。