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经济学人下载:迭戈·马拉多纳(3)

2020-12-16来源:Economist
1.kick up the backside 动机

The threat of divorce was the kick up the backside he needed to start working on improving his marriage.
离婚的威胁激励他努力改善自己的婚姻。

2.up for 准备

I'm a little busy right now, but my brother is probably up for a game of basketball.
我现在有点忙,但我的哥哥或许准备好去打篮球了。

3.sliding tackle 铲球

However, they aim to quickly dispossess attacking players who have already breached the defensive line with a sliding tackle from the side.
但是,他们的目的是快速抢断进攻球员,他们已经从侧面铲球突破了防线。