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Good morning, everyone.
大家早上好。
Welcome to TalkCast, your daily morning dose of global news, crafted especially for English learners.
欢迎收听 TalkCast，为您每日早晨精心打造的全球新闻，专为英语学习者量身定制。
I am Caleb, your lead anchor for today.
我是 Caleb，今天的执棒主播。
And I am Zoe, your co -host and commentator.
我是 Zoe，您的搭档主持兼评论员。
Good morning, Caleb, and a very warm welcome to all of our listeners joining us this morning.
早上好，Caleb，也热烈欢迎今天早上收听我们节目的所有听众们。
If you are starting your day, we hope you are feeling energized and ready to go.
如果您正在开启新的一天，我们希望您感觉充满活力，准备好出发。
Absolutely, Zoe.
确实如此，Zoe。
Before we jump into our exciting headlines, we want to take a moment to express our deepest
在进入我们精彩的头条新闻之前，我们想花一点时间表达我们最深切的
gratitude to our amazing TalkCast members.
对我们了不起的 TalkCast 会员的感谢之情。
Your support truly keeps this podcast alive.
您的支持确实让这个播客保持活力。
Yes, thank you so much.
是的，非 常感谢大家。
And if you are new to the show, we would love to welcome you to the TalkCast family.
如果您是第一次收听本节目，我们非常欢迎您加入 TalkCast 大家庭。
Becoming a member is a fantastic way to support what we do and access extra learning resources.
成为会员是支持我们工作并获取额外学习资源的绝佳方式。
Today is September 11th, 2026, and we have a fantastic lineup of stories for you this morning,
今天是2026年9月11日，今天早上我们为您准备了一系列精彩的新闻阵容，
ranging from major injury shakeups in baseball to futuristic racing tracks in Europe and some
从棒球界重大的伤病大变动，到欧洲的未来感赛道，再到
beautiful teamwork on the basketball court.
篮球场上精彩的团队合作。
Oh, I can't wait.
噢，我都等不及了。
What are today's main help errands, Caleb?
Caleb，今天的主要帮手任务有哪些？
In our teaser today, Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Otani heads to the injured list, leaving
在我们今天的预告中，美国职业棒球大联盟巨星大谷翔平进入伤病名单，留下
fans wondering about the playoffs.
球迷们对季后赛充满悬念。
Formula One drivers prepare to tackle a chaotic new street circuit in Madrid.
一级方程式赛车手们准备应对马德里一条混乱的全新街道赛道。
Rival basketball stars Kaitlyn Clark and Angel Reese unite to dominate the World Cup.
篮球对手巨星凯特琳·克拉克和安吉尔·里斯强强联手，统治世界杯。
And we look at a record -breaking throw that has baseball fans stunned.
我们还会关注一次创纪录的投球，让棒球迷们无不震惊。
That is a lot of action.
这可真是精彩纷呈。
Let us kick things off.
让我们拉开序幕吧。
Where are we heading first?
我们首先前往哪里？
We begin with some massive news from Major League Baseball.
我们首先带来来自美国职业棒球大联盟的重磅新闻。
The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially placed their legendary superstar Shohei Otani on the 15 -day
洛杉矶道奇队已正式将他们传奇巨星大谷翔平列入15天
injured list.
伤病名单。
This decision was made to allow Otani to rest his left knee and right biceps injuries, which has
做出这一决定是为了让大谷翔平休养左膝和右二头肌的伤势，这
raised some serious questions about his health for the upcoming playoffs.
对他在即将来临的季后赛中的健康状况提出了严重的疑问。
Oh no, not Otani.
噢不，千万别是大谷翔平。
He is one of the most exciting players in the world.
他是世界上最令人激动的运动员之一。
But Caleb, let's stop for our English learners.
但是 Caleb，让我们为我们的英语学习者暂停一下。
What exactly does the phrase injured list, or IL, mean in professional sports?
在职业体育中，“伤病名单”（IL）这个词组究竟是什么意思？
Great question, Zoe.
很好的问题，Zoe。
In Major League Baseball, the injured list is an official list of players who are temporarily unable
在美国职业棒球大联盟中，伤病名单是官方记录因身体受伤而暂时无法
to play due to physical injuries.
比赛的球员名单，原因在于身体上的受伤。
While a player is on this list, they cannot participate in games.
当球员在该名单上时，他们无法参加比赛。
But it frees up a spot on the team's active roster, so the team can call up another healthy player
但这能在球队的活跃花名册中腾出一个空位，因此球队可以召集另一名健康球员
to play in their place.
来顶替他们的位置比赛。
Ah, I see.
啊，我明白了。
So it's like a corporate safety valve.
所以这就像是企业的安全阀。
If a key manager at a company needs to take a two -week medical leave, the company brings in an
如果公司的关键经理需要请两周医疗休假，公司会引入一名
acting manager to cover their duties so the business doesn't stop running, while the key manager
代理经理来承担他们的职责，这样业务就不会停止运转，同时关键经理
gets to rest and heal.
能够休息和康复。
That is a perfect analogy, Zoe.
这是一个完美的类比，Zoe。
And in this case, the Dodgers are calling up one of their top young prospects, Josue DePaula, from
在这种情况下，道奇队正从小联盟中召回他们最顶级的青年新星之一，何苏埃·德保拉，从
the minor leagues, to fill in and play as the designated hitter.
小联盟调来，填补空缺并担任指定打击手。
It's a massive opportunity for the young player, but he certainly has some incredibly big shoes to fill.
对于这位年轻球员来说是一个巨大的机会，但他无疑要承担极其沉重的重任。
Incredibly big shoes to fill.
要接替前人的工作难度极其巨大。
That is a wonderful idiom.
那是一个非常棒的成语。
It means to try to replace someone who did an outstanding job before you.
它的意思是试图替代在你之前做出了杰出工作的人。
Trying to replace Shohei Otani is like trying to replace a Michelin star chef on your very first day
试图取代大谷翔平，就像在你刚第一天就去替代米其林星级主厨
of cooking school.
踏入烹饪学校一样。
It really is.
确实是这样。
But baseball fans are eager to see how the young prospect handles the pressure.
但棒球迷们迫不及待想看看这位年轻的新星如何应对压力。
Now, let's shift our gears and head over to Europe, where Formula One is preparing for a highly
现在，让我们转换方向，前往欧洲，那里一级方程式赛车正在准备一项高度
anticipated and incredibly complex new racetrack in Spain.
受人期待且极其复杂的西班牙全新赛道。
The sport is heading to Madrid for the 2026 Spanish Grand Prix, which will be held on a brand new
这项赛事正前往马德里举办2026年西班牙大奖赛，比赛将在一个全新的
hybrid circuit nicknamed the Madring.
绰号为“马德环”的混合赛道上举行。
The Madring?
“马德环”？
That sounds like a wild high -speed carnival.
这听起来像是一场狂野的高速狂欢节。
But I read that some drivers are already calling it a car killer.
但我看报道说有些车手已经称它为赛车杀手了。
Why are they so intimidated by this new track?
为什么他们对这条新赛道如此畏惧？
Well, the Madring is a mix of a permanent racetrack and temporary street roads.
嗯，“马德环”结合了永久赛道和临时街道。
It's incredibly tight, with very fast turns and concrete walls sitting extremely close to the asphalt.
它非常狭窄，弯道极快，混凝土墙极其靠近沥青路面。
There are also several blind corners, meaning drivers cannot see what's around the turn until they
还有几个盲区弯道，这意味着车手们直到进入弯道后才能看到前方情况，
are already in it.
当他们已经身处其中时。
Max Verstappen mentioned that it's highly disruptive and could easily damage the cars if they make
维斯塔潘提到，这条赛道具有高度破坏性，如果犯了错误很容易损坏赛车，
even a tiny mistake.
哪怕只是犯了一个微小的错误。
Wow, that sounds terrifying.
哇，那听起来太可怕了。
For our listeners, let's explain what a street circuit is.
为我们的听众解释一下什么是街道赛道。
Most of the time, race cars drive on a dedicated racetrack, which is like running on a smooth, wide,
大多数时候，赛车是在专用赛道上行驶，这就像是在平整宽阔的
professional athletic track.
专业田径跑道上奔跑。
But a street circuit is created by temporarily closing off public city streets.
但街道赛道是通过临时封闭城市公共街道创建的。
It's like trying to sprint at full speed through a narrow city alleyway filled with lampposts and
这就像试图全速冲过一条布满路灯的狭窄城市小巷和
tight corners.
急弯。
That is a brilliant way to describe it, Zoe.
这是一个非常精彩的比喻，佐伊。
Street circuits leave absolutely no room for error.
街道赛道绝对容不得半点失误。
If you hit a wall on a regular track, you might slide onto the grass.
如果你在常规赛道上撞墙，你可能会滑到草地上。
If you hit a wall on a street circuit, your race is over instantly.
如果你在街道赛道上撞墙，你的比赛就会立刻结束。
Despite the danger, the city of Madrid is absolutely buzzing with excitement, hosting massive fan
尽管存在危险，马德里市依然一片沸腾与兴奋，举办着盛大的球迷
festivals and turning the historic soccer -loving city into a temple of speed.
节日，将这座历史悠久、热爱足球的城市变成了速度的殿堂。
It sounds like it is going to be an absolute spectacle.
听起来这绝对会是一场绝妙的盛景。
I might be too scared to drive it, but I will definitely be watching from the safety of my couch.
我可能会太害怕不敢开，但我肯定会在安全的沙发上观看比赛。
From the high -speed streets of Madrid, let us bounce over to the basketball court, where the United
从马德里高速疾驰的街道，让我们跳转到篮球场，在那里美国
States women's national team is putting on a masterclass at the FIBA World Cup.
女子国家队正在国际篮联女篮世界杯上演一场大师课般的表演。
They recently stormed past Hungary with a staggering score of 108 -56 to book their ticket to the semifinals.
她们最近以108-56的惊人比分横扫匈牙利队，锁定半决赛门票。
108 -56?
108-56？
That is a complete blowout.
那完全是一场大胜。
But what is everyone talking is not just the score, but the incredible teamwork between two players
但大家热议的不只是比分，还有两位球员之间不可思议的团队合作
who used to be fierce rivals.
她们曾经是激烈的竞争对手。
That is right.
确实没错。
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, whose intense rivalry during their college years and in the WNBA made
凯特琳·克拉克和安吉尔·里斯，她们大学期间及在WNBA中的激烈竞争引起了
national headlines, are now playing together for Team USA, and they're actually having a lot of fun
全国头条，现在正在共同为美国队效力，而且她们合作得相当愉快
doing it.
做这件事。
This is so heartwarming.
这真是太暖心了。
For anyone who thought their rivalry was full of real anger, seeing them celebrate together on court
对于那些以为她们的竞争充满真愤怒的人来说，看到她们在场上一起庆祝
is amazing.
真是令人惊叹。
It's like two rival superhero groups, like the Avengers and the X -Men, putting aside their
这就像两支竞争的超级英雄团队，比如复仇者联盟和X战警，放下他们的
differences to team up and defeat a common opponent.
分歧，组队击败共同的对手。
It really is, Zoe.
确实是这样，佐伊。
Both players have spoken about how much they enjoy sharing the court and how their unique skills
两位球员都谈到了他们多么喜欢同场竞技，以及他们独特的技术
actually complement each other.
实际上是如何互相互补的。
Clark's incredible long -range shooting and passing, combined with Reese's dominant rebounding, makes
克拉克难以置信的远投和传球，结合里斯具有统治力的篮板能力，使得
them an almost unstoppable duo.
他们成为了一对几乎不可阻挡的组合。
I love that.
我喜欢这一点。
In English, we call this synergy, where the combined power of two people is much greater than their
在英语中，我们称之为协同效应，即两个人结合的力量远大于他们的
individual strengths.
个人力量的总和。
They're proving that sports can bring people together, even former rivals. Absolutely.
他们正在证明体育能将人们联系在一起，哪怕是以前的宿敌。确实如此。
They're setting a wonderful example for young athletes everywhere, showing that competition on the
他们为各地的年轻运动员树立了绝佳的榜样，表明赛场上的竞争
court doesn't prevent mutual respect and friendship off the court.
并不会妨碍场下的相互尊重与友谊。
Now, let us talk about some eye -watering money in American football.
现在，让我们来聊聊美式橄榄球中一些令人咋舌的巨款。
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has agreed to a massive, three -year, $165 million
坦帕湾海盗队四分卫贝克·梅菲尔德同意签署一份巨大的、为期三年价值1.65亿美元的
contract extension.
合同续约。
$165 million?
1.65亿美元？
That is a mind -boggling amount of money.
那真是数额 令人难以置信的巨款。
But I saw an interesting article saying this deal has officially destroyed the middle -class
但我看到一篇有趣的文章说，这笔交易已经正式摧毁了中产阶级
quarterback contract in the NFL.
NFL的四分卫合同。
Caleb, what does that mean?
凯莱布，那是什么意思？
Well, in sports economics, the middle -class contract refers to a moderate, mid -level salary for
嗯，在体育经济学中，中产阶级合同指的是一种中等水平的薪水，适用于
players who are good, solid starters, but not necessarily elite superstars.
那些优秀、稳健的首发球员，但不一定是顶尖巨星。
In the past, players like Mayfield would get reasonable middle -of -the -road contracts.
过去，像梅菲尔德这样的球员会获得合理的中等水平合同。
But now, because the demand for starting quarterbacks is so high, even solid average starters are
但现在，由于对首发四分卫的需求如此之高，即使是稳健的普通首发
getting paid like elite superstars.
也能拿到像顶级巨星一样的薪水。
There is no middle ground anymore.
再也没有中间地带了。
Ah, so the middle is completely disappearing.
啊，所以中间层正在彻底消失。
It's like going to a clothing store where they only sell a plain white t -shirt for $10 or a diamond
这就像去一家服装店，他们要么只卖10美元一件的普通白T恤，要么卖
-encrusted designer suit for $10 ,000 with absolutely nothing in between. Exactly.
-镶嵌钻石的设计师西装，售价10,000美元，中间完全没有任何选择。确实如此。
Teams are willing to pay astronomical prices just to keep a competent quarterback, which leaves much
球队愿意支付天价只为了留住一位合格的四分卫，这就导致
less money to spend on the rest of the team.
花在球队其余成员身上的钱少得多。
It's a high -risk strategy, but in the modern NFL, you simply cannot win without a quarterback.
这是一项高风险策略，但在现代NFL中，没有四分卫你根本赢不了。
That is very true.
那确实非常对。
Do we have any quick, fun updates to wrap up today's digest, Caleb?
凯莱布，我们有什么快速有趣的新动态来结束今天的摘要吗？
We do.
我们确实有。
First, in baseball, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Ellie De La Cruz made history by throwing a baseball
首先，在棒球比赛中，辛辛那提红人队的游击手埃利·德·拉·克鲁兹创造了历史，他掷出的棒球
at a stunning 102 miles per hour from the outfield to stop an inside -the -park home run.
从外场以惊人的每小时102英里的时速阻止了一次场内本垒打。
Wait, an inside -the -park home run?
等等，场内本垒打？
I thought a home run meant hitting the ball over the fence.
我以为本垒打意味着把球打过围栏。
Usually, yes.
通常是的。
But an inside -the -park home run happens when the ball stays inside the field.
但当球留在球场内时，就会发生场内本垒打。
But because of a weird bounce or a very fast batter, they manage to run all the way around all four
但由于奇特的反弹或打击手速度极快，他们成功跑完所有四个
bases to score before the defense can get the ball back.
垒包得分，赶在防守方把球传回之前。
It's incredibly rare and exciting.
这极其罕见且令人兴奋。
But Ellie used his absolute laser beam of an arm to throw the ball home and get the runner out.
但埃利运用他绝对像激光束一样的臂力将球传回本垒，淘汰了跑垒员。
A laser beam of an arm.
像激光束一样的臂力。
That is a brilliant metaphor for an incredibly fast and accurate throw.
那是对极其快速且精准投球的绝妙比喻。
102 miles per hour is simply superhuman.
每小时102英里简直是超人的水平。
It certainly is.
确实是的。
And finally, the NBA and Nike have announced their new Spectre uniforms for the league's oldest teams.
最后，NBA与耐克公布了联盟最古老球队的全新幽灵系列球衣。
These uniforms feature a sleek, ghostly, and modern design that pays tribute to the rich history of
这些球衣融合了流畅、迷幻与现代的设计，旨在向……的悠久历史致敬
these classic franchises.
这些经典的球队。
Sleek and ghostly?
流畅而迷幻？
I think they will look fantastic under the arena lights.
我觉得它们在球馆灯光下看起来会棒极了。
It's a great way to blend tradition with modern style.
这是将传统与现代风格融合的好方法。
What an incredible morning of sports and business stories.
真是个精彩绝伦的体育与商业新闻之晨。
Before we sign off, we have a fun and open question for all of our listeners today.
在节目结束之前，我们今天为所有听众准备了一个有趣的开放性问题。
Yes, we want to know.
是的，我们很想了解。
If you could instantly acquire one athletic superpower, like Ellie de la Cruz's 102 mile per hour
如果你能瞬间获得一项运动超能力，比如埃利·德·拉·克鲁兹时速102英里每小时的
throwing arm, or the Razor Shark reflexes of a Formula One driver, which one would you choose and why?
投球手臂，或是一级方程式赛车手般敏锐的反应能力，你会选择哪一个？为什么？
Oh, I would definitely choose the F1 reflexes.
哦，我肯定会选择F1赛车手的反应能力。
I could use those to avoid spilling my coffee in the morning.
我可以用它来避免早晨弄洒咖啡。
Listeners, please write down your answers in the comments section below, or check out whatever
听众朋友们，请在下方评论区写下你的答案，或者看看其他
listeners are saying.
听众们在表达些什么。
We absolutely love reading your creative comments.
我们非常喜欢阅读大家充满创意的评论。
We really do.
我们真的非常喜欢。
And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast, share it with your friends who are practicing their
另外，别忘了订阅我们的播客，分享给正在练习
English, and leave us a positive review.
英语的朋友们，并给我们留下好评价。
Your feedback and support mean everything to us.
您的反馈和支持对我们至关重要。
As a reminder, the full English transcript and audio of today's episode are regularly published on
提醒一下，本期节目完整的英文逐字稿和音频都会定期发布在
our official website, www .talkcast .top, and on our WeChat public account, also named TalkCast.
我们的官方网站 www.talkcast.top 以及同名为 TalkCast 的微信公众号上。
Please check them out if you want to review today's vocabulary.
如果你想复习今天的词汇，欢迎去查看。
Thank you so much for tuning in this morning.
非常感谢大家今天早晨的收听。
Have a productive, energetic day, and we will see you next time on TalkCast.
祝大家度过充实、活力满满的一天，我们下期 TalkCast 再见。
Have a wonderful day, everyone. Goodbye.
祝大家度过美好的一天，再见。
Bye -bye.
再见。
