Definition: to succeed in getting into a competition or in reaching a particular stage in a competition Level: B2
英格兰是首批获得世界杯参赛资格的欧洲球队。
England were the first European team to ___qualify for the World Cup.
这支国家队去年未能获得该锦标赛的参赛资格。
The national team failed to ___qualify for the tournament last year.