qualify ·verb (SPORTS)
Definition: to succeed in getting into a competition or in reaching a particular stage in a competition Level: B2
德里克赢得了网球比赛，晋级半决赛。
Derrick won his tennis match and ___qualified for the semifinals.
她未能获得100米比赛的参赛资格，但将参加跳远比赛。
She failed to ___qualify for the 100 meters, but will take part in the long jump competition.
我失望地离开了体育场，担心葡萄牙队将再次无缘世界杯。
I left the stadium disappointed, fearing that Portugal would not ___qualify for the World Championships once more.