ESL Podcast 926 – Getting an Advantage in Sports

 　　Tammy: What are you doing this year to give your team an advantage?

　　Phillip: I have a few tricks up my sleeve. We’re going to have a winning season.

　　Tammy: Are you going to start Wang?

　　Phillip: No, I’m redshirting Wang. I want him to sit out his first year so he can sharpen his skills.

　　Tammy: I’m really surprised. Wang is already a great player and too good to sit on the bench.

　　Phillip: Trust me, I know what I’m doing. He’ll get an extra year of eligibility¹ and be even better next year.

　　Tammy: If you say so. What about Schwartz?

　　Phillip: He’s out for the season. He’s hurt and won’t be able to play.

　　Tammy: That’s a major blow! He’s your star player, right?

　　Phillip: He’s a loss, but I have a secret weapon.

　　Tammy: Oh, yeah?

　　Phillip: This new player, Pierre, is going to give the other teams a run for their money.

　　Tammy: Who is he?

　　Phillip: Just somebody I recruited. Let’s just say he’s talented beyond his years.

　　Tammy: Huh? You mean he’s a ringer? You’re bringing in a ringer?

　　Phillip: Of course not. He’s just a little more experienced than my other players and he’ll be a force to be reckoned with.

　　Tammy: Only if nobody catches on.

　　Phillip: Catches on to what?

　　Script by Dr. Lucy Tse

1 eligibility   

n.合格，资格

参考例句：

• What are the eligibility requirements? 病人被选参加试验的要求是什么？ 来自英汉非文学 - 生命科学 - 回顾与展望
• Eligibility for HINARI access is based on gross national income (GNI). 进入HINARI获取计划是依据国民总收入来评定的。