Sun, May 31· 5月31日

14 stories · 42 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 23:30

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中文導讀

Arsenal 嘅男女子足球隊早前贏得錦標,吸引數以十萬計球迷湧入 North London 街頭慶祝。由於人潮過於擠擁,導致現場出現混亂,英國時間星期日警方拘捕咗 16 人,並救出 75 名被困喺高處嘅民眾。呢次慶祝活動雖然熱鬧,但亦反映大型公眾活動對城市保安同人流管理嘅挑戰,移英港人參與呢類活動時,務必留意現場人流狀況,確保自身安全。

Sixteen people arrested and 75 rescued from height during Arsenal bus parade
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Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的成功、勝利或成就

EN

The team celebrated their hard-won triumph after months of intense training.

經過幾個月嘅密集訓練,隊伍慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

crowded

Adjective形容詞

擁擠的、擠滿人的

EN

It is difficult to find a seat on the train during the crowded rush hour.

喺擁擠嘅繁忙時間,想喺火車搵個位坐係好困難嘅。

rescue

Verb動詞

營救、拯救

EN

The firefighters managed to rescue the cat from the burning building.

消防員成功將隻貓從火場入面救出嚟。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 22:57

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中文導讀

Plymouth Argyle 女子足球隊近日爆出爭議,球會以電郵通知絕大部分一隊球員,合約將於今個夏天屆滿後不獲續約。呢個處理手法被外界批評極度冷漠,亦反映出英國女子職業足球喺資源分配同球員權益保障上,依然存在唔少改善空間,值得移英港人關注當地體育界嘅勞資關係。

Majority of Plymouth Women will be let go after squad finds out by email
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Vocabulary 生字

Renew

Verb動詞

續期、更新(合約、訂閱或證件)

EN

I need to go to the post office to renew my driving licence next week.

我下星期要去郵局辦理駕駛執照續期。

Majority

Noun名詞

大多數、大部分

EN

The majority of people in this neighbourhood prefer to walk to the local shops.

呢個社區嘅大多數人都鍾意行路去附近嘅商店。

Contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

Make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully before signing the employment contract.

簽署僱傭合約之前,請務必仔細閱讀條款同細則。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 22:39

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中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 公佈咗最新世界盃大軍名單,主帥 Tony Popovic 決定大膽起用兩名未曾代表國家隊上陣嘅前鋒。呢個決定反映球隊喺進攻端表現乏力,急需注入新血。對於鍾意睇足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個變陣係球隊爭取出線嘅關鍵一搏,大家可以留意呢兩位新兵喺英國時間今個月賽事入面嘅表現。

Socceroos’ World Cup squad revealed as Tony Popovic rolls dice with two uncapped strikers
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Vocabulary 生字

Uncapped

Adjective形容詞

指運動員從未代表國家隊參加過正式比賽

EN

The coach decided to give a chance to an uncapped player in the final match.

教練決定喺最後一場比賽畀機會一位未曾入選國家隊嘅球員。

Roll the dice

Idiom慣用語

冒險嘗試,博一鋪

EN

I decided to roll the dice and apply for a job in a completely new industry.

我決定博一鋪,申請一份完全新行業嘅工作。

Spark

Noun名詞

火花,引申為活力、靈感或轉機

EN

The team needed a spark to turn the game around after falling behind.

球隊落後之後,需要一啲火花嚟扭轉戰局。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 22:34

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中文導讀

美國國家隊喺英國時間星期六嘅熱身賽入面,以 3 比 2 擊敗 Senegal。Christian Pulisic 表現搶眼,喺上半場交出一入球一助攻,成功擺脫近期嘅低迷狀態。呢場比賽係美國備戰 World Cup 嘅重要指標,Christian Pulisic 嘅狀態回勇,對球隊嚟講絕對係一劑強心針,亦顯示球隊喺進攻端嘅調整初見成效。

Christian Pulisic shines as US kick off World Cup preparations with 3-2 win over Senegal
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Vocabulary 生字

preparations

Noun名詞

準備工作或籌備過程

EN

The team is making final preparations for the upcoming conference.

團隊正為即將到來嘅會議做最後準備。

rotten

Adjective形容詞

極差的、糟糕的(常用於形容運氣、表現或心情)

EN

I have had a rotten week at work with so many deadlines.

我呢個禮拜喺公司過得好差,有好多死線要趕。

warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身賽或準備活動

EN

We did a quick warm-up before starting the gym session.

我哋喺開始健身之前做咗個簡單嘅熱身。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 20:12

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中文導讀

PSG 喺歐洲聯賽冠軍盃表現脫胎換骨,唔再只係靠錢堆砌嘅「軟實力」宣傳工具。球會終於肯聽從精英教練嘅戰術部署,將球員質素轉化為真正嘅球場統治力。呢次轉變反映出即使係背後有龐大資金支持嘅球會,最終都要回歸專業管理先可以喺頂級賽事立足,對關注歐洲球壇嘅移英港人嚟講,係一個值得留意嘅管理轉型案例。

PSG provide perfect illusion with a model of beauty in soft-power project
A

Vocabulary 生字

Illusion

Noun名詞

幻覺、假象

EN

The calm surface of the lake was just an illusion created by the moonlight.

湖面平靜嘅景象只係月光造成嘅假象。

Elite

Adjective形容詞

精英的、頂尖的

EN

She trained for years to join the elite group of athletes competing in the games.

佢訓練咗好多年,先加入到嗰班參加比賽嘅頂尖運動員行列。

Transform

Verb動詞

改變、轉化

EN

A fresh coat of paint can completely transform the look of your living room.

重新油一次牆身可以令你客廳嘅外觀煥然一新。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 19:33

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中文導讀

Manchester City 女足前鋒 Khadija Shaw 喺英國時間星期日嘅賽事入面表現出色,協助球隊以 4-0 大勝對手,向爭奪雙料冠軍邁進。Khadija Shaw 原本計劃喺今個夏天離開 WSL 冠軍 Manchester City,但最終改變主意決定留隊。對於球隊嚟講,呢位主力射手留低絕對係爭標嘅關鍵,亦反映出球隊喺轉會市場同球員留任方面嘅策略調整。

Manchester City’s Khadija Shaw praised for focus after goal sets up Double glory
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Vocabulary 生字

glory

Noun名詞

榮耀、輝煌成就

EN

The team worked hard all season to achieve sporting glory.

球隊成個賽季都好努力,為咗爭取運動場上嘅榮耀。

striker

Noun名詞

前鋒(足球運動員)

EN

The coach is looking for a fast striker to improve the team's scoring rate.

教練正喺度搵緊一位速度快嘅前鋒,希望可以提升球隊嘅入球率。

change one's mind

Phrase片語

改變主意

EN

I was going to stay home, but I changed my mind and decided to go for a walk.

我原本諗住留喺屋企,但後來改變主意,決定出去散步。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 19:19

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺歐聯決賽互射十二碼落敗,令唔少球迷失望。不過中場核心 Declan Rice 喺英國時間星期四公開表態,強調球隊唔會因此氣餒,反而會喺下季捲土重來,變得更加強大。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種面對挫折後展現出嘅韌性(resilience),正正係喺英國生活同發展事業好重要嘅心態。

Declan Rice vows Arsenal will ‘go even stronger’ and ‘are coming back for more’
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Vocabulary 生字

disappointment

Noun名詞

失望、掃興

EN

It was a huge disappointment when the concert was cancelled at the last minute.

演唱會喺最後一刻取消,真係好令人失望。

resilience

Noun名詞

韌性、適應力、復原力

EN

She showed great resilience in overcoming the challenges of moving to a new country.

佢喺克服移居新國家嘅挑戰時,展現出極強嘅韌性。

vow

Verb動詞

發誓、鄭重承諾

EN

The local council vowed to improve the public transport services by next year.

地方議會發誓會喺出年之前改善公共交通服務。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 17:05

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中文導讀

Manchester City 女子足球隊喺 Women’s FA Cup 決賽以 4-0 大勝 Brighton,成功捧走冠軍獎盃。呢場勝利唔單止令佢哋完成「雙冠王」壯舉,亦係球隊歷史性嘅里程碑。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事展現咗英國女子足球近年嘅高水平發展,亦係當地體育文化入面好值得關注嘅盛事。

Manchester City thrash Brighton to seal Women’s FA Cup and historic Double
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Vocabulary 生字

thrash

Verb動詞

以大比數擊敗對手;痛宰

EN

Our local team managed to thrash their opponents in the final match of the season.

我哋嘅地區球隊喺季尾最後一場比賽成功大勝對手。

dismantle

Verb動詞

徹底擊潰;瓦解(防線或組織)

EN

The company decided to dismantle its outdated management structure to improve efficiency.

公司決定瓦解過時嘅管理架構,以提升效率。

historic

Adjective形容詞

具歷史意義的;歷史性的

EN

The city is famous for its historic buildings that date back to the eighteenth century.

呢座城市以其歷史悠久、可追溯至十八世紀嘅建築而聞名。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 16:47

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺英國時間星期日舉行咗盛大嘅奪冠巡遊,呢場活動唔單止係慶祝球隊表現,更係社區凝聚力嘅象徵。對於唔少長期缺乏慶祝時刻嘅球迷嚟講,呢次巡遊提供咗一個難得嘅歸屬感,展現出足球點樣將唔同背景嘅人連結埋一齊,成為當地社區文化重要嘅一部分。

‘Arsenal have embraced everyone’: trophy parade a celebration of a community
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Vocabulary 生字

Embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(新觀念或轉變)

EN

It is important to embrace new technology to stay competitive in the modern workplace.

喺現代職場入面,欣然接受新技術對保持競爭力好重要。

Celebration

Noun名詞

慶祝活動、慶典

EN

The local council is planning a grand celebration for the town's centenary next month.

地方議會正計劃下個月為市鎮成立一百週年舉行一場盛大慶典。

Community

Noun名詞

社區、社群

EN

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your local community.

做義工係回饋你所屬社區嘅好方法。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 16:05

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中文導讀

Liverpool 正積極物色 Arne Slot 嘅繼任人選,計劃喺英國時間 6 月 11 號世界盃開鑼前落實新任 Head Coach。球會管理層將會喺呢個星期同 Andoni Iraola 進行正式會談,希望盡快填補教練空缺,確保球隊喺季前準備期間運作穩定,避免影響之後嘅賽季部署。

Liverpool to hold talks with Iraola and seek swift appointment of head coach
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Vocabulary 生字

successor

Noun名詞

繼任人、接班人

EN

The company is currently searching for a successor to the retiring CEO.

公司目前正在尋找即將退休的行政總裁的繼任人。

formal

Adjective形容詞

正式的

EN

You should wear formal attire for the job interview next week.

下週的面試你應該穿著正式服裝。

swift

Adjective形容詞

迅速的、快捷的

EN

The customer service team provided a swift response to my complaint.

客戶服務團隊對我的投訴作出了迅速的回應。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 15:21

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺 Mikel Arteta 帶領下進步有目共睹,但要衝擊頂級錦標,球隊喺關鍵時刻嘅心理質素同戰術控制力依然係隱憂。季前賽出現嘅十二碼失誤問題喺 Budapest 再次重演,反映球隊喺高壓環境下仍未夠穩陣。雖然今夏簽入嘅新球員有望提升控制力,但 Mikel Arteta 點樣解決呢啲老毛病,將會係 Arsenal 嚟緊賽季能否更上一層樓嘅關鍵。

Arsenal progress under Arteta is clear but flaws still remain for the ultimate glory
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Vocabulary 生字

flaw

Noun名詞

缺點、瑕疵或弱點

EN

There is a small flaw in the design of this kitchen appliance.

呢件廚房電器嘅設計有少少瑕疵。

exert

Verb動詞

施加(影響、壓力或控制力)

EN

You need to exert more effort if you want to improve your language skills.

如果你想提升語言能力,你需要付出更多努力。

ultimate

Adjective形容詞

最終的、極致的

EN

The ultimate goal of this project is to reduce waste in the office.

呢個計劃嘅最終目標係減少辦公室嘅浪費。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 10:57

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中文導讀

Liverpool 喺 Arne Slot 離任後進入重建期,球會內部正面臨多項結構性挑戰。呢篇報道分析咗 Anfield 嘅潛在危機,以及繼任者需要處理嘅核心問題。對於移英港人球迷嚟講,呢個轉變唔單止係換教練咁簡單,更反映咗球會喺英超競爭激烈環境下,點樣喺管理同戰術層面尋求突破,係了解當地足球文化嘅重要切入點。

What next for Liverpool? The major challenges facing Arne Slot’s successor
A

Vocabulary 生字

Aftermath

Noun名詞

(災難、事件後的)餘波、後果

EN

The city started to rebuild in the aftermath of the severe storm.

喺強烈風暴過後,呢座城市開始進行重建。

Successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The company board is still searching for a suitable successor to the CEO.

公司董事會仍然喺度物色緊合適嘅行政總裁繼任人選。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、難題

EN

Learning a new language in a foreign country can be a difficult challenge.

喺外國學習一門新語言可能係一項艱巨嘅挑戰。

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football·
31 May, 06:31

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中文導讀

Tony Popovic 帶領嘅 Socceroos 喺對陣 Mexico 嘅熱身賽表現出韌性,雖然創造唔少攻勢,但把握力不足導致未能取勝。呢場係 World Cup 前最後嘅試金石,外界關注 Tony Popovic 點樣喺陣容選擇上作出調整,以應對未來嘅大賽挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞反映咗英國體育文化對教練戰術同球員表現嘅高度審視,值得留意。

Socceroos show resilience and spark but miss chances against Mexico in final audition for World Cup
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Vocabulary 生字

resilience

Noun名詞

韌性;適應力;恢復力

EN

The team showed great resilience by coming back from two goals down to win the match.

球隊喺落後兩球嘅情況下反勝,展現出極強嘅韌性。

audition

Noun名詞

試鏡;試演;考驗機會

EN

This final project serves as an audition for a permanent position in the company.

呢個最終項目係佢爭取公司長期職位嘅一次考驗機會。

selection

Noun名詞

選擇;挑選;精選商品

EN

The shop offers a wide selection of fresh produce for local residents.

呢間舖頭為當地居民提供咗多樣化嘅新鮮農產品選擇。

The Guardian
football·
31 May, 01:31

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中文導讀

加拿大國家隊主教練 Jesse Marsch 公佈咗世界盃大軍名單。雖然球隊受傷患困擾,但佢依然對陣容充滿信心,認為係加拿大史上最強。今次賽事對加拿大嚟講意義重大,因為佢哋將會喺主場出戰,成個國家都好期待球隊可以喺本土賽事交出好成績,證明自己嘅實力。

Canada bet on health, speed and belief as Marsch names World Cup squad
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Vocabulary 生字

Assemble

Verb動詞

集合、組裝、召集

EN

We need to assemble the furniture according to the instruction manual.

我哋需要按照說明書嚟組裝呢件傢俬。

Convinced

Adjective形容詞

確信的、深信不疑的

EN

She is convinced that she made the right decision to change her career path.

佢深信自己轉行係一個正確嘅決定。

Deliver

Verb動詞

履行、實現、交付

EN

The new manager promised to deliver better results for the company by the end of the year.

新經理承諾喺年底前為公司交出更好嘅業績。