Treble
Meaning: Winning three major trophies in one season.
The 'treble' is winning three major trophies in one season—typically league, domestic cup, and Champions League. The ultimate achievement in European football. Manchester United (1999) and Manchester City (2023) have won English trebles.
Examples
- They're going for the treble. 他们正在冲击三冠王van a por el triplete彼らはトレブルを狙っている그들은 트레블을 노리고 있다.
- Treble winners. 三冠王得主ganadores del tripleteトレブル達成者트레블 달성자들.
- The treble-winning season. 三冠王赛季la temporada del tripleteトレブル達成のシーズン트레블을 달성한 시즌.
Pronunciation
/ˈtrɛbl/
Usage Guide
Context: trophies, achievement, season
Tone: impressive, aspirational
✓ Do Say
- Treble三冠王tripleteトレブル트레블
- The treble三冠王el tripleteそのトレブル트레블
- Treble winners三冠王得主ganadores del tripleteトレブル達成者트레블 달성자
Common Mistakes
- Usually means league, cup, and Champions League
Origin & History
From 'treble' meaning triple. In football, specifically three major trophies in one season. Different countries define the treble differently based on their competitions.
Etymology: Treble = triple (three)
First recorded: Football usage, particularly famous from 1999
Cultural Context
Era: Particularly 1999 onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Manchester United 1999; Manchester City 2023
Regional notes: Global football term.
Variations
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