1765, from match (n.1) + girl. The tragic story of "The Little Match-Girl" (Danish title Den lille pige med svovlstikkerne) by H.C. Andersen was published first in 1845, translated into English by 1847.
双语例句
1. He missed the catch and the match was lost.
他没有接住球，比赛输了。
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2. Charlton are about to play an important away match.
查尔顿队即将在客场进行一场重要比赛。
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3. Poland provide the opposition for the Scots' last warm-up match at home.
苏格兰队在国内最后一场热身赛的对手是波兰队。
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4. This is something of a grudge match against a long-term enemy.
这可以说是一场与宿敌你死我活的比赛。
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5. Jeremy wants some peace and quiet before his big match.
