奥运会马上就要开始咯，大家都摩拳擦掌，准备好看顶尖运动员们为荣誉，尊敬，还有最令人垂涎不已的---金牌，决一死战了！
The Olympics have almost arrived, and people are getting ready to watch the top athletes in the world battle it out for glory, respect and the most coveted prize of all, gold medals!
中国总共派出了416名运动员比赛，其中有35名是前奥运会冠军获得者。
China is sending 416 athletes in total to the games, including 35 former Olympic champions.
今天呢，让我们看看是哪五位中国运动员，让世界对中国从此刮目相看。
Today we’re going to have a look at 5 Chinese athletes who changed the way the world saw China.
我们也会讲讲10个意味着“著名”的单词和短语！猜猜怎么着了，你又能学点东西了！
We will also look at 10 words and phrases that mean famous! So guess what, you’re learning again!
1. Yao Ming 姚明
Yao Ming is one of China’s most renowned athletes. Born 1980, Yao played basketball for the Houston Rockets.
姚明是中国最享有盛誉的运动员之一。姚明1980年出生，为休斯顿火箭队效力。
He was selected in the NBA All-Star Game eight times, and played for China at the 2000 Olympics Basketball Tournament,where he was called “The Walking Great Wall” due to his height.
他八次被选入NBA全明星赛，在2000年奥运的篮球锦标赛中，姚明代表中国队参加比赛，因为突出的身高获得了“中国巨人”的封号
He also carried the Chinese flag for the opening ceremony which he said was “a dream come true!
他在开幕式举着中国国旗入场，对此他说：“我梦想成真了！”
Yao Ming is a household name for most people, both inside China and out.
姚明这个名字几乎家喻户晓，中外皆知。
Renowned-享有盛誉
Household name- 家喻户晓
2. Gao Min 高敏
Gao Min is a famed diver from China.
高敏是中国一位很出名的跳水运动员。
Born 1970, Gao stepped into the public eye at 16 when she won gold in the 5th World Swimming Championships.
出生于1970年的高敏，16岁时在第五届世界游泳锦标赛一举夺得金牌，进入公众视野。
Gao is a two time gold medallist in the springboard event of the 1988 and the 1992 Olympic Games.
高敏在1988年的跳板跳水比赛和1992年的奥运会中，蝉联两届金牌得主。
Famed-出名的
Stepped into the public eye- 进入公众视野
3. Liu Xiang is an acclaimed 110 metre hurdler.
刘翔是一位广受欢迎的110米跨栏运动员。
Born 1983, Liu has become a cultural icon for his athletic achievements.
出生于1983年的刘翔，因为他杰出的运动成就已然成为了文化偶像。
Liu is an Olympic Gold medallist and World Champion. He won the gold medal in 2004 at the Athens Olympic Games.
刘翔是奥运会金牌获得者，也是一位世界冠军。他在2004年雅典奥运会赢得了金牌。
He is the first male athlete to gain the “triple crown” – World Record Holder, World Champion and Olympic Champion – in the history of 110 meter hurdles.
他是110米跨栏史上首位获得“三冠王”的男性运动员- 世界纪录保持者，世界冠军以及奥林匹克冠军。
Acclaimed- 广受欢迎的
Cultural icon- 文化偶像
4. Li Ning 李宁
Li Ning was a leading gymnast from China in the 1980s.
李宁是中国八十年代的很著名的体操运动员。
Born 1963, he is most famous for being an extraordinary athlete and a businessman.
生于1963年的李宁，作为一位出色的运动员和先驱者而闻名。
He famously won a remarkable 6 gold medals at the 1984 Summer Olympics.
他在1984年夏季奥运会出彩的赢得了6枚金牌，人所共知。
No wonder he earned the nickname the “Prince of gymnastics!”
怪不得他享有“体操王子”的封号！
His sports brand“Li-Ning” is very popular, selling footwear and clothing across China.
他的运动品牌“李宁”在中国销售鞋类与服装，很受欢迎。
Leading- 著名的
Remarkable - 非凡的，出彩的
5. Lin Dan 林丹
Lin Dan is a legendary badminton player who achieved international fame due to his skill on the badminton court.
林丹是一位极其著名的羽毛球运动员，因在羽毛球场展现的一流球技享有国际声誉。
Born 1983, his nickname is “Super Dan.”
他出生于1983年，外号是“超级丹”。
Considered by many to be the greatest badminton player ever, he won the Olympic gold medal in both the 2008 and the 2012 Olympic Games.
他被大众公认为最出色的羽毛球运动员之一，他在2008年和2012年的奥运会中都赢得了金牌。
He is also a four-time world champion, and five-time All England champion.
他还赢得了四次世界冠军，五次全英冠军。
Legendary- 极其著名的
International fame- 国际声誉