Seven simply not enough, 2006 World Cup bid ends

China had its hopes of securing a ticket to the World Cup crushed last night despite its 7-0 walloping of Hong Kong, as Kuwait edged ahead of the Chinese to win their qualifying group on goal difference.

词汇：

secure adj.安全的, 可靠的, 放心的, 无虑的v.保护

walloping n.殴打, 击败adj.巨大的,极好的adv.十足地

edge n.刀口, 利刃, 锋, 优势, 边缘, 优势, 尖锐
       vt.使锋利, 挤进, 镶边, 开刃
       vi.缓缓移动, 侧着移动

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