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Chinese dominate world badminton rankings

文章来源：文章作者：发布时间：2007-05-11 03:21 字体： [大中小]　进入论坛

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May 11 - Chinese shuttlers’ positions in the world rankings remain unchallenged, according to the latest release by the World Badminton Federation¹, or IBF, on its website.

Super Lin Dan tightened² his grip on the top spot of the men’s single players, while Bao Chunlai, who last time held the second position, slumped³ to fifth.

Chen Jin replaced Bao as second in the rankings, while another compatriot, Chen Yu, climbed to third from sixth. Veteran Chen Hong is still in fourth position.

In the women’s singles table, Chinese Xie Xingfang, Zhang Ning and Zhu Lin are still the top three with Lu Lan falling to fifth. German Xu Huaiwen is the only non-Chinese player in the top five.

In addition, Chinese players have also secured the number one positions in the doubles rankings.

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收听单词发音

1 federation
n.同盟，联邦，联合，联盟，联合会
参考例句：
It is a federation of 10 regional unions.它是由十个地方工会结合成的联合会。 Mr.Putin was inaugurated as the President of the Russian Federation.普京正式就任俄罗斯联邦总统。

2 tightened
收紧( tighten的过去式和过去分词 )；（使）变紧；（使）绷紧；加紧
参考例句：
The rope holding the boat suddenly tightened and broke. 系船的绳子突然绷断了。 His index finger tightened on the trigger but then relaxed again. 他的食指扣住扳机，然后又松开了。

3 slumped
大幅度下降，暴跌( slump的过去式和过去分词 )；沉重或突然地落下[倒下]
参考例句：
Sales have slumped this year. 今年销售量锐减。 The driver was slumped exhausted over the wheel. 司机伏在方向盘上，疲惫得睡着了。

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