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VOA慢速英语:International Players to Watch in the NBA

2015-10-30来源:VOA
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league – n. a group of sports teams that play against each other

prospects– n. a group of sports teams that play against each other

consistent– adj. of the same quality

rebound– n. basketball : the act of catching the ball after a shot has missed going in the basket

highlight– n. something (such as an event or a detail) that is very interesting, exciting, or important : the best part of something

dribble– v. to move a ball or puck forward by tapping, bouncing, or kicking it

potential– n. a quality that something has that can be developed to make it better

leverage – n. influence or power used to achieve a desired result

opponent– n. a person, team, group, etc., that is competing against another in a contest

trailblazer– n. a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular

scout– n. a person whose job is to search for talented performers, athletes, etc.