<词海拾贝>Keeping Up With The Joneses

Keeping up with the Joneses是一个典型的美式习语，表示“和你的富裕邻居保持同等的生活方式或质量”，这其实是一句讽刺的话，指“和左邻右舍比排场比阔气

2007年VOA标准英语-African Divorcees Conquer Social Taboo

By Phuong Tran Dakar 15 March 2007 In some parts of Africa, divorce is still considered a scandal. But, as more couples move to Africa's rapidly growing cities, divorce has become less of a cultural shock. Although female divorcees in rural communit

Adriano tears Achilles tendon, out for five months

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Recent arrival to Corinthians, Adriano suffered a major setback on Tuesday. In only his second week of workouts with the team, the striker tore his left Achilles tendon. While undergoing a routine session of physi

Adriano signs with Flamengo

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international striker Adriano has signed with Flamengo on a performance-based contract until the end of the year. Flamengo confirmed on its official website on Tuesday that the 30-year-old had committ

Flamengo upbeat about Adriano return

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo coach Joel Santana admitted he was eagerly awaiting the return of former Brazil international striker Adriano. The 30-year-old is still officially without a club after being sacked by Flamengo's Brazilian

Adriano admits he is on last chance

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international striker Adriano admits his return to Flamengo is his last chance to revive his stalled career. Adriano, who has played just nine games in the past two years, was signed by his former clu

Adriano cleared to resume training

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Former Brazil international striker Adriano could make his long-awaited return to football within a month after being cleared by doctors Monday to resume training. Adriano underwent surgery for a second time on his

Adriano to begin practicing with Flamengo

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- On the same day that Corinthians officially terminated Adriano's contract, the controversial striker declared on Friday that he will begin practicing with his former team Flamengo. Corinthians announced on Friday

Adriano to play in Libertadores for Corinthians

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- After three-week time uncertainty, Adriano received the news on Sunday that he was included in Corinthians' squad of the 2012 Libertadores Cup. Adriano has been secluded from interacting with the remainder of playe

Adriano ordered to take extra training to reshape

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- As planned by Corinthians' head coach Tite, polemic striker Adriano was singled out in order to participate in extra physical conditioning exercises on Monday. The move comes in order to get the player into proper

Adriano reported to sign with Corinthians

ROME, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Adriano was reported to have agreed a deal with Brazilian club Corinthians after terminating his contract with Roma. The former Inter striker（罢工者） joined Roma on a free transfer in the summer, but barely played du

Corinthians bare Adriano from Libertadores

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- The Corinthians coaching staff dedicded to bar striker Adriano from the team's upcoming Libertadores Cup match on Monday. The decision comes one day after the player's lackluster performance in the 1-0 loss to Sant

VP Galliani will stay at Milan, says Berlusconi

VP Galliani will stay at Milan, says Berlusconi MILAN, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan owner and President Silvio Berlusconi confirmed Tuesday that club's Vice-President Adriano Galliani will remain at San Siro. The pair, who have been working together f

Adriano confirms stays in Italy

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- While on vacation in his native city of Rio de Janeiro, striker Adriano（阿德里亚诺） revealed on Wednesday his plans to remain with Italy's Roma FC. The news disappoints Brazilian teams such as Corinthians,

ESL Podcast 228 – A Christmas Feast

This year, our family decided that the more the merrier and invited Adriano and his family to have Christmas dinner with us. We were thrilled when they accepted our invitation. Lucy: Im so glad you guys could all make it. Adriano: We wouldnt have mis

Vilanova, Mourinho accept Classico draw

Vilanova, Mourinho accept Classico draw MADRID, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova was pleased with the display of emergency defender Adriano during the 2-2 draw against Real Madrid in the Clasico between his side and Real Madrid on

Adriano injury poses problems for Barca

MADRID, March 21 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona have suffered another injury setback with the news that left back Adriano will be out of action for at least 10 days. Adriano was forced out of action at halftime of his side's 5-3 home win over Granada on Tu

Allegri never at risk, says Galliani

Allegri never at risk, says Galliani MILAN, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan vice president Adriano Galliani has insisted that the Rossoneri boss Massimiliano Alleri was never in danger of being sacked despite the poor start of his side's campaign this s

AC Milan plan to loan back Kaka

MILAN, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- Serie A giants Milan confirmed on Thursday that they are talking with Real Madrid about a possible January move for Kaka. The club's own TV station, Milan Channel, have revealed that the two clubs are discussing the possibi

Galliani allows more time for AC Milan coach Allegri

Galliani allows more time for AC Milan coach Allegri MILAN, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- AC Milan club vice president Adriano Galliani insisted Thursday that the Rossoneri head coach Massimiliano Allegri has not been given one game to save his job. Local rep