Yao, a former NBA All-Star and backbone of the Chinese national team, said after his appointment that he will work hard to lead the CBA and push for reform of the game.
former [ˈfɔ:rmə(r)]
adj.以前的；从前的
backbone [ˈbækboʊn]
n.脊椎；支柱
appointment [əˈpɔɪntmənt]
n.任命
reform [rɪˈfɔ:rm]
n.改革；改良
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