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★看 2014 FIFA World Cup 學英文系列 (1)★
(1) throw a spanner in the works (of) 搗亂阻撓～的進行/計劃
The Netherlands threw a spanner in the works of Spain’s world title defense with a breathtaking comeback in Salvador.
(2) turn something on its head 將～的（狀況、情勢)完全的改變
Eight minutes after the break the contest was turned on its head.
(3) find one’s feet 找到感覺（這邊可視為球感), 熟悉一個新環境
Brazil started to find their feet midway through the first half, however, and nearly drew level through Oscar’s bending effort from outside the penalty area.
(4) take the sting of out of 舒緩逆勢、將不愉快的東西去除
James McClean made it 3-1 soon after the restart and substitutions took some of the sting out of Portugal’s play.
(5) show sign of （常用否定) 顯示、有～的跡象
The Real Madrid CF forward showed no signs of the injury and fatigue that has sidelined him since the UEFA Champions League final.
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