Then again, cheering crowds are being bused into stadia by the government, armed with noise-makers and decked in colourful attire to improve the leaden atmosphere inside.

• 话说回来，在奥运比赛场内欢呼的观众，也是由政府用巴士送到各场馆的，他们配备了制造声势的道具，还换上了鲜艳的服装，以求改善场内沉闷的气氛。