World Cup

/wɜːrld kʌp/Intermediate

「World Cup」是什麼意思?

international football (soccer) championship

The World Cup is held every four years.

The event occurs every four years.


如何正确使用「World Cup」?

Sports

the most prestigious international football (soccer) tournament

Millions of fans watched the World Cup final.

A large global audience viewed the championship match.

Organized by FIFA, the World Cup features national teams competing for the title of world champion.

Collocations

World Cup finalthe championship matchWorld Cup winnerthe team that wins the tournament

Related Phrases

World Cup final
the championship match
World Cup host
the country organizing the event

Pro Tip

Usage in American English

In the U.S., 'World Cup' almost always refers to soccer, not other sports.

Gold Rule

Capitalization

Always capitalize 'World Cup' as it is a proper noun.

Word Origin

The term combines 'world' (global) and 'cup' (trophy), first used in 1930 for the inaugural tournament.

Usage Notes

In American English, 'World Cup' refers to the soccer tournament, while in other contexts, it may refer to other sports (e.g., cricket).

Word Breakdown

World
global
root
+
Cup
trophy
root
English Dictionary

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