篮球英文堂 第277期:盘点那些文武双全的球星们(1)

"We're thrilled to partner with the NBA and NBPA to bring basketball back to fans throughout the world

2K公司高级副总裁杰森·阿金特说：“我们很高兴能与NBA和球员工会合作，把篮球带回到全世界的球迷身边，

and to help those in need during these uncertain times," said Jason Argent, 2K senior vice¹ president.

帮助大家在特殊时期中依旧得到享受篮球的快乐。”

"Entertainment, especially sports, has the ability to bring communities together—including athletes,

“娱乐行业，尤其是体育方面，可以让大家团结起来，包括运动员、

fans and families—and we hope that everyone will enjoy the tournament."

球迷和他们的家人，我们希望每个人都能享受其中。”

The final match of the night got heated, as Beverley—who blew out Portland Trail Blazers big man Hassan Whiteside

今天这轮的最后一场比赛可谓是打得十分白热化。上周，贝弗利在十六强赛中击败了波特兰开拓者队的大白边怀特赛德，

in the round of 16 last week—faced off against Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond.

而今晚，贝弗利对阵的是克利夫兰骑士队的明星中锋安德鲁·德拉蒙德。

Known for his gaming skills outside of 2K, Drummond was considered a favorite by many, but Beverley had other plans.

很多人都知道庄神除了2K打得好，还擅长玩很多其他的游戏，所以许多球迷都更看好他拿下这场比赛，但黑贝却自有妙计。

In a close match, Beverley ended the fourth quarter strong on defense² using the Philadelphia 76ers.

在比赛末段的焦灼时刻，贝弗利操控的费城76人队开始展示出强硬的防守，并最终带走了比赛的胜利。

"This man cold at defense in real life and in the video game," Drummond said of Beverley.

“噢，这家伙在现实中就是个冷酷的防守尖兵，在游戏里也一样。”庄神谈起贝弗利时说道。

Beverley won the game 69-62, then screamed at Drummond,

贝弗利以69-62的比分击败庄神后兴奋地大叫：

"Stop playing with me, man! Stop playing with me, Andre!" Drummond leaned back in his chair and broke out laughing.

“劝你别再和我开黑打游戏了！老兄！最好别匹配到我！安德鲁！” 听完，庄神向后靠了靠椅子然后发出了阵阵大笑。

It was a fitting³ kickoff to the NBA 2K Players Tournament, in which 16 players are competing in NBA 2K20 for bragging⁴ rights

对于本次球员锦标赛来说，这是一个十分合适的开局。在这个有16名球员参加的赛事中，大家为了能赢取骄傲的谈资

and a $100,000 donation from the NBA, National Basketball Players Association and 2K to a coronavirus relief charity of their choice.

和来自联盟、球员协会和2K公司的十万美金赠款而相互竞争着。而这十万美金的奖金将会捐赠给一个由上述主办方选择的一个冠状病毒救济慈善机构。

1 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

2 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

3 fitting   

n.[pl.]设备，家具，配件，试穿；adj.适合的

参考例句：

• I'm going to a fitting tomorrow.明天我要去试穿新衣。
• The President's address was a fitting end to a bitter campaign.总统的讲话为一场激烈的竞选运动适时画上了句号。

4 bragging   

v.自夸，吹嘘( brag的现在分词 )；大话

参考例句：

• He's always bragging about his prowess as a cricketer. 他总是吹嘘自己板球水平高超。 来自辞典例句
• Now you're bragging, darling. You know you don't need to brag. 这就是夸口，亲爱的。你明知道你不必吹。 来自辞典例句