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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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Help one interpreting this statement!
Hey, guys. My english isn't so perfect, so I wanted to ask you guys some questions about how would you guys interpret the following statement.
I was watching a baseball tournament, and the reporter asked Team B's captain how he thinks about their next opponent, Team A. Then he said, 'Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, if not the best.' And, he went on and said few things about how great the pitcher is for the Team A.
So, if this is the case, then what was meant by captain B's statement.
Is it
A) Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, perhaps there may be a possibility of them being the absolute best in Europe. (Respecting the fact that the Team A is indeed the best)
Or,
B) Team A is certainly one of the best teams in Europe, though they may not be absolute best team in Europe. (Acknowledging the fact that Team A is a good team but saying it with some sarcasm or negative nuance.)
I guess in essence, which one would you choose and why? A) vs. B). Please let me know guys thanks in advance!
I was watching a baseball tournament, and the reporter asked Team B's captain how he thinks about their next opponent, Team A. Then he said, 'Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, if not the best.' And, he went on and said few things about how great the pitcher is for the Team A.
So, if this is the case, then what was meant by captain B's statement.
Is it
A) Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, perhaps there may be a possibility of them being the absolute best in Europe. (Respecting the fact that the Team A is indeed the best)
Or,
B) Team A is certainly one of the best teams in Europe, though they may not be absolute best team in Europe. (Acknowledging the fact that Team A is a good team but saying it with some sarcasm or negative nuance.)
I guess in essence, which one would you choose and why? A) vs. B). Please let me know guys thanks in advance!
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Anonymous A) Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, perhaps there may be a possibility of them being the absolute best in Europe. (Respecting the fact that the Team A may indeed be the best) That is what is meant.
- Anonymous A) Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, perhaps there may be a possibility of them being the absolute best in Europe.
- (Respecting the fact that the Team A may indeed be the best) That is what is meant.
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AnonymousA) Team A is one of the best teams in Europe, perhaps there may be a possibility of them being the absolute best in Europe. (Respecting the fact that the Team A may indeed be the best)That is what is meant.
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Any one else? Could this statement ever be used to taunt the opponent team? Saying that your team may one of the best teams in Europe, but absoultely not the very best
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