Hurdler Liu Xiang aims to break record again

时间：2007-06-22 01:05:49

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Liu Xiang, the 110-meter hurdles1 world record holder2 speaks at a press conference on Wednesday in Beijing. June 20, 2007.[CRI]
Liu Xiang, the 110-meter hurdles world record holder has said he hopes to break his own record at the upcoming world championships in Japan or the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

He made the comments on Wednesday at a promotion3 for his sponsor, Amway, in Beijing.

Liu Xiang said he thinks he can run faster than 12.88 seconds, and added he was not sure if the record-breaking time will be at this year's 11th IAAF world championships in Osaka, or next year.

But he added top runners all have the potential to run under 13 seconds, and the results are all based on their performance at the venue4.

Regarding the Olympics, Liu said he hadn't prepared too much or set any goals. But he felt no pressure to contest the Beijing games as he already won gold at the Athens Olympics in 2004.

Liu said his achievements were all thanks to his efforts, spirit and faith to win.

 

Liu Xiang, the 110-meter hurdles world record holder speaks at a press conference on Wednesday in Beijing. June 20, 2007


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1 hurdles ef026c612e29da4e5ffe480a8f65b720     
n.障碍( hurdle的名词复数 )；跳栏；（供人或马跳跃的）栏架；跨栏赛
参考例句：
  • In starting a new company, many hurdles must be crossed. 刚开办一个公司时，必须克服许多障碍。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • There are several hurdles to be got over in this project. 在这项工程中有一些困难要克服。 来自辞典例句
2 holder wc4xq     
n.持有者，占有者；(台，架等)支持物
参考例句：
  • The holder of the office of chairman is reponsible for arranging meetings.担任主席职位的人负责安排会议。
  • That runner is the holder of the world record for the hundred-yard dash.那位运动员是一百码赛跑世界纪录的保持者。
3 promotion eRLxn     
n.提升，晋级；促销，宣传
参考例句：
  • The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
  • The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级，加了薪。
4 venue ALkzr     
n.犯罪地点，审判地，管辖地，发生地点，集合地点
参考例句：
  • The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions.大厅给婚礼和其他社会活动提供了场所。
  • The chosen venue caused great controversy among the people.人们就审判地点的问题产生了极大的争议。

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