league
含义: A group of sports teams or nations joined for a common purpose; or a class of quality
League most commonly refers to organised sports competitions where teams play against each other (Premier League, Champions League). It can also mean an association of nations or groups with shared interests. Figuratively, 'in a different league' or 'out of my league' means at a much higher level of quality or status. 'League table' is a ranking or comparison chart.
例句
- The team was promoted to the Premier League last season. 该队上赛季升入了英超联赛。El equipo ascendió a la Premier League la temporada pasada.そのチームは昨シーズン、プレミアリーグに昇格しました。그 팀은 지난 시즌에 프리미어리그로 승격했습니다.
- She's in a different league when it comes to tennis. 说到网球,她的水平完全不同。Ella está en otra liga en cuanto al tenis.テニスに関しては、彼女は別格です。테니스에 관해서는, 그녀는 차원이 다릅니다.
- The university moved up in the league tables this year. 这所大学今年在排名榜上上升了。La universidad subió en las tablas de clasificación este año.その大学は今年、ランキングで順位を上げました。그 대학은 올해 순위표에서 순위가 올랐습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From French 'ligue', from Italian 'lega' meaning 'a bond, alliance', from 'legare' (to bind), from Latin 'ligare' (to bind, tie). Related to 'ligament', 'oblige', 'religion', and 'ally'. The sports league sense dates from the 1870s.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The phrase 'in league with' (working secretly together, often negatively) comes from the historical sense of leagues as political alliances, sometimes formed against a common enemy.
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