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China defends Universiade women's gymnastics team title

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Aug. 10 - Despite a string of falls from apparatus¹, the Chinese females gymnasts made an narrow escape to defend their Universiade team title on Thursday.

Led by three world champions Zhang Nan, Fan Ye and Zhou Zhuoru, China was definitely the hot title favorite before the final as its strong rivals Russia, Ukraine and Romania sent their second teams to the 24th Universiade.

However, Zhang Nan, Fan Ye and Deng Ying all fell from the beam following Zhou Zhuoru's　fall from the uneven² bar.

Thanks to the brilliant performances by the awakening³ world champions on floor and vault⁴, China regained⁵ the advantage and edged Ukraine 0.7 points to nip the gold with 174.7 points.

Ukraine took the silver and Russia finished third.

China coach Sun Ping attributed the triumph to the high start value points and admitted," We are not in good form today."

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1 apparatus
n.装置，器械；器具，设备
参考例句：
The school's audio apparatus includes films and records.学校的视听设备包括放映机和录音机。 They had a very refined apparatus.他们有一套非常精良的设备。

2 uneven
adj.不平坦的，不规则的，不均匀的
参考例句：
The sidewalk is very uneven—be careful where you walk.这人行道凹凸不平—走路时请小心。 The country was noted for its uneven distribution of land resources.这个国家以土地资源分布不均匀出名。

3 awakening
n.觉醒，醒悟 adj.觉醒中的；唤醒的
参考例句：
the awakening of interest in the environment 对环境产生的兴趣 People are gradually awakening to their rights. 人们正逐渐意识到自己的权利。

4 vault
n.拱形圆顶，地窖，地下室
参考例句：
The vault of this cathedral is very high.这座天主教堂的拱顶非常高。 The old patrician was buried in the family vault.这位老贵族埋在家族的墓地里。

5 regained
复得( regain的过去式和过去分词 )；赢回；重回；复至某地
参考例句：
The majority of the people in the world have regained their liberty. 世界上大多数人已重获自由。 She hesitated briefly but quickly regained her poise. 她犹豫片刻，但很快恢复了镇静。

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