The double
Significado: Winning league and cup in same season.
'The double' is winning the league title and FA Cup in the same season—a prestigious achievement. Only a handful of teams have done it. Distinct from the treble (three trophies).
Ejemplos
- They won the double. 他们赢得了双冠王Ganaron el doblete彼らは二冠を達成した그들은 더블을 달성했다.
- Going for the double. 向双冠王发起冲击A por el doblete二冠を目指している더블을 노리고 있다.
- First double in club history. 俱乐部历史上首个双冠王Primer doblete en la historia del clubクラブ史上初の二冠클럽 역사상 첫 더블.
Pronunciación
/ðə ˈdʌbl/
Guía de uso
Contexto: achievement, trophies, season
Tono: prestigious
✓ Correcto
- The double双冠王el dobleteダブル、二冠더블
- Won the double赢得双冠ganar el doblete二冠を達成した더블 달성
- Chasing the double追逐双冠perseguir el doblete二冠を追いかけている더블을 노리다
Errores comunes
- Usually means league + FA Cup
Origen e historia
Doubling up on major trophies. Preston were first in 1889. Arsenal, Manchester United, and Chelsea have all achieved the English double.
Etimología: Double = two (trophies)
Primera vez registrado: English football, Preston 1889
Contexto cultural
Era: 1889 onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Arsenal 1998, 2002
Regional notes: British football achievement.
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