The collapsible cup was thus a telescopic beacon of hope in an icky world of strangers' germs, and a modest triumph of individuality to boot.

可降解的杯子在那个冰冷的国度简直就是遥不可及的希望，因为它代表着个人主义的胜利。

youdao

Germany's top stars have revealed the rituals which they hope will help the national side claim their fourth World Cup title in South Africa next month.

德国国家足球队的球星们日前纷纷晒出他们在比赛前的一些“怪癖”，并希望这些“怪癖”能帮助他们捧得第四个世界杯冠军奖杯。本届世界杯赛将于本月在南非举行。

youdao

Sure enough, Mr Zuma was at his beguiling best during the football World Cup, a festival that passed off even better than most had dared hope.

果然，祖马先生在足球世界杯期间利用了其绝妙的花招，使得这项赛事的举办比大多数人敢预想的要好得多。

youdao

And I hope they go all the way!" The international flavor of the World Cup continues outside the bar and restaurant, where Liniker Kemke is hanging out after the game.

VOA: standard.2010.07.01

"We are out of the World Cup for sure but we hope to reach the Nations Cup finals, " Raouraoua said.

BBC: Algeria name new coach

Foxchapel King was well down the field when Irish Gold Cup hope Beef Or Salmon won the Ericsson Chase last month but put in an brave display here, giving away 23lb to the winner.

BBC: Xenophon claims Pierse Hurdle

The Blues hope to make a Heineken Cup amends when they face the mighty Toulouse, the three-times European champions, in this season's tournament on April 11.

BBC: Williams to miss cup semi-final