Detailed it is but modest謙虛 it certainly isn't. The editorial社論的 sets out in precise terms where China can expect to win gold medals. In gymnastics the haul拖拉 could be nine, weight lifting offers up the opportunity for another five, and there could be medals won on the track. All told全部, China believes it can win 37 gold medals - enough to top the table.
What's perhaps surprising about this editorial is that it's been published in the first place. But in a country known for setting targets, it serves運作 as a public warning to Chinese athletes not to disappoint.
Glory goes not only to the individual winner but the country as a whole. And Chinese fans can be unforgiving if their athletes fail to meet expectations or in this case, specific targets. As for the host nation主辦國, Britain, well, there's some good news. China's state-run news agency predicts預測 it could finish third.
What's perhaps surprising about this editorial is that it's been published in the first place. But in a country known for setting targets, it serves運作 as a public warning to Chinese athletes not to disappoint.
Glory goes not only to the individual winner but the country as a whole. And Chinese fans can be unforgiving if their athletes fail to meet expectations or in this case, specific targets. As for the host nation主辦國, Britain, well, there's some good news. China's state-run news agency predicts預測 it could finish third.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2012/06/120629_witn_china_olympics.shtml
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