Champions League
Meaning: UEFA's premier club competition.
The Champions League is European football's top club competition—the continent's best teams competing. 'Champions League nights' are special. Winning it is the ultimate club achievement.
Examples
- Champions League qualification secured. 确保了欧冠资格Clasificación para la Champions aseguradaチャンピオンズリーグ出場権を確保した챔피언스리그 출전권을 확보했다
- What a Champions League night. 多么精彩的欧冠之夜Menuda noche de Championsなんという素晴らしいチャンピオンズリーグの夜だ정말 멋진 챔피언스리그의 밤이다
- Champions League anthem gives you chills. 欧冠主题曲让人起鸡皮疙瘩El himno de la Champions te pone los pelos de puntaチャンピオンズリーグのアンセムは鳥肌が立つ챔피언스리그 앤섬은 소름이 돋는다
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃæmpiənz liːɡ/
Usage Guide
Context: Europe, elite, club
Tone: prestigious
✓ Do Say
- Champions League欧冠联赛Liga de Campeonesチャンピオンズリーグ챔피언스리그
- UCL欧冠联赛缩写abreviatura de la ChampionsUEFA チャンピオンズリーグの略UCL (챔피언스리그 약칭)
- CL nights欧冠之夜noches de ChampionsCLの夜챔스 밤
Common Mistakes
- Used to be called European Cup until 1992
Origin & History
Replaced the European Cup in 1992, expanding to include more teams. The famous anthem and big-eared trophy are iconic. The pinnacle of European club football.
Etymology: League of champions
First recorded: 1992 (replaced European Cup)
Cultural Context
Era: 1992 onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: The anthem; Big-eared trophy
Regional notes: Global football competition.
Variations
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