VOA标准英语2012--NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match

 

NY's Yankee Stadium to Host International Football Match

Yankee Stadium, in the Bronx, New York is home to one of the world’s greatest baseball teams, the New York Yankees. On July 22, the stadium will host a World Football Challenge match as European league champion Chelsea takes on Paris Saint-Germain. The game is one of 28 in North America as foreign clubs move to expand their fan base worldwide.

“What you are seeing is the globalization of the sport, and I think that has made the difference, and I also think that new technology has [made] the difference, because in the old days, when you had two or three of the soccer stars that were well known, you now have 50," explained Mark Holtzman, director of program development for the Yankees.

Yankee stadium is known for hosting special events such as boxing matches, the Pope¹ and live entertainment. Head Groundskeeper Dan Cunningham says his 12-man team will transform the field.

"Basically² we are just going to be taking down the mound³ and covering our infield skin. We are not sure, but we are anticipating⁴ about 36 hours to complete it,” Cunningham said.

The Football Challenge, featuring several international clubs and U.S. teams, will be staged over four weeks in many iconic baseball venues⁵. 

1 pope   

n.（罗马天主教的）教皇

参考例句：

• The Pope is the spiritual leader of many Christians.教皇是众多基督徒的宗教领袖。
• The Pope is the supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church.教皇是罗马天主教的最高领袖。

2 basically   

adv.基本上，从根本上说

参考例句：

• His heart is basically sound.他的心脏基本上健康。
• Basically I agree with your plan.我基本上同意你的计划。

3 mound   

n.土墩，堤，小山；v.筑堤，用土堆防卫

参考例句：

• The explorers climbed a mound to survey the land around them.勘探者爬上土丘去勘测周围的土地。
• The mound can be used as our screen.这个土丘可做我们的掩蔽物。

4 anticipating   

预感( anticipate的现在分词 )； 预见； 预料； 先于…行动

参考例句：

• He was anticipating his expectations at a dazzling rate. 他正以令人目炫的速度抢先花掉他的未来遗产。
• Anticipating that it would soon be dark, they all took torches. 他们预见到天快黑了，就都带上了手电筒。

5 venues   

n.聚集地点( venue的名词复数 )；会场；（尤指）体育比赛场所；犯罪地点

参考例句：

• The band will be playing at 20 different venues on their UK tour. 这个乐队在英国巡回演出期间将在20个不同的地点演出。
• Farmers market corner, 800 meters long, 60 meters wide livestock trading venues. 农牧市场东北角，有长800米，宽60米的牲畜交易场地。 来自互联网