Thu, Jun 4· 6月4日

15 stories · 45 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 23:04

Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up

Merchas Doski’s 27th-minute goal gave Iraq a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Spain, who took the lead through Ferran Torres

中文導讀

喺英國時間星期五舉行嘅一場熱身賽入面,Iraq 成功以 1-1 迫和 Spain。雖然 Spain 派出陣容不整嘅球員應戰,但 Merchas Doski 喺 27 分鐘射入關鍵一球,令 Iraq 喺呢場賽事入面表現亮眼。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映咗國際友誼賽入面,強弱隊之間嘅差距有時會因為球員調動而收窄,值得留意。

Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up
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Vocabulary 生字

Understrength

Adjective形容詞

人手不足的、陣容不整的

EN

The restaurant struggled to provide good service because they were understrength during the weekend.

由於週末期間人手不足,餐廳難以提供優質服務。

Stunner

Noun名詞

令人驚嘆的人或事物(常用於形容精彩入球或極具吸引力的人)

EN

She wore a real stunner of a dress to the wedding, and everyone was impressed.

她穿了一件令人驚艷的禮服去參加婚禮,大家都印象深刻。

Warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身(活動或賽事)

EN

It is important to do a proper warm-up before you start your gym workout to avoid injuries.

在開始健身鍛煉前進行適當的熱身非常重要,以避免受傷。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 20:02

Iraola must move fast but the new manager has the tools to fix Liverpool

Two wingers and a right-back are priorities but the Basque’s flair for getting the best out of squad players will be crucial

中文導讀

Liverpool 喺經歷換帥風波後,外界關注新領隊 Iraola 點樣重整球隊。雖然球隊陣容需要補強,特別係翼鋒同右閘位置,但外界睇好 Iraola 擅長發掘球員潛力嘅能力。對於 Liverpool 嚟講,呢個轉型期至關重要,新領隊必須喺短時間內建立戰術體系,先可以令球隊重返競爭行列,球迷亦都好期待佢點樣運用現有資源去解決球隊嘅防守同進攻問題。

Iraola must move fast but the new manager has the tools to fix Liverpool
A

Vocabulary 生字

Priority

Noun名詞

優先事項;首要任務

EN

My top priority this week is to finish the report before the deadline.

我呢個星期嘅首要任務係喺限期前完成份報告。

Crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的;關鍵的

EN

It is crucial to double-check the address before booking the taxi.

預約的士之前,再三確認地址係好重要嘅。

Fix

Verb動詞

修理;解決問題

EN

I need to call a plumber to fix the leaking tap in the kitchen.

我要打電話搵水喉匠修理廚房嗰個漏水嘅水龍頭。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 19:31

Liverpool confirm appointment of Andoni Iraola as new head coach

Andoni Iraola has been appointed Liverpool’s new head coach, signing a two-year contract to replace Arne Slot at Anfield

中文導讀

Liverpool 喺英國時間星期一正式宣佈,由 Andoni Iraola 接替 Arne Slot 出任球隊新任主教練,雙方簽署兩年合約。呢次人事變動對 Anfield 嚟講相當關鍵,因為球隊正值換血期,Andoni Iraola 嘅戰術風格能否適應英超節奏,將會係球迷未來兩季最關注嘅焦點,亦直接影響球隊喺聯賽嘅競爭力。

Liverpool confirm appointment of Andoni Iraola as new head coach
A

Vocabulary 生字

Appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new manager to improve the company's performance.

董事會決定任命一位新經理,以改善公司表現。

Contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

Make sure you read the terms carefully before you sign the employment contract.

簽署僱傭合約前,請務必仔細閱讀條款。

Replace

Verb動詞

替換、取代

EN

It is time to replace the old washing machine as it is no longer working properly.

是時候更換那部舊洗衣機了,因為它已經無法正常運作。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 19:25

‘We’d like him to stay’: Manchester United’s Berrada hints at Bruno Fernandes doubts

Omar Berrada has not ruled out Bruno Fernandes leaving Manchester United in the summer, though the chief executive wants the captain to stay

中文導讀

Manchester United 行政總裁 Omar Berrada 喺英國時間星期五受訪時,對隊長 Bruno Fernandes 嘅去留問題態度保留。雖然球會高層公開表示希望佢留隊,但 Omar Berrada 未有明確排除今夏賣走呢位核心球員嘅可能性。呢番言論引起唔少球迷關注,反映球會喺轉會窗期間嘅陣容重組計劃,可能比外界預期更具變數,Bruno Fernandes 嘅未來去向將會係球會今夏嘅焦點。

‘We’d like him to stay’: Manchester United’s Berrada hints at Bruno Fernandes doubts
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chief executive

Noun名詞

行政總裁,負責公司日常營運嘅最高決策人。

EN

The chief executive announced a new strategy to improve customer service.

行政總裁宣佈咗一項改善客戶服務嘅新策略。

Rule out

Phrasal verb短語動詞

排除(可能性);拒絕考慮。

EN

The doctor did not rule out the possibility of a minor infection.

醫生未有排除輕微感染嘅可能性。

Uncertainty

Noun名詞

不確定性;變數。

EN

There is a lot of uncertainty about the future of the local housing market.

當地樓市嘅未來充滿咗好多不確定性。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 16:31

Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world

England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts’ threat will be amplified by the returning Bonmatí

中文導讀

England 女子足球隊即將喺國際賽事迎戰 Spain,呢場波被視為爭奪世界冠軍嘅關鍵戰役。雖然 England 隊伍士氣高昂,但 Spain 核心球員 Aitana Bonmatí 強勢回歸,令主場威脅大增。呢場賽事唔單止係技術嘅較量,更係兩隊爭取國際足球地位嘅重要指標,絕對係球迷不容錯過嘅焦點賽事。

Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world
A

Vocabulary 生字

upbeat

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的、興高采烈的

EN

The team remained upbeat despite the heavy rain during the training session.

儘管訓練期間下著大雨,團隊依然保持樂觀。

fixture

Noun名詞

(體育)賽事、比賽

EN

I have checked the calendar to see when our next league fixture is scheduled.

我已經查過日曆,看看我們下一場聯賽賽事安排在什麼時候。

amplify

Verb動詞

放大、增強

EN

The new marketing campaign will amplify our brand's presence in the local market.

新的營銷活動將會增強我們品牌在本地市場的影響力。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 14:42

The World Cup Omitted XI

In today’s Football Daily: a potential Omitted XI for the GWC

中文導讀

足球界近期熱話係關於「Omitted XI」,即係一班未能入選世界盃大軍名單嘅遺珠球員。呢個概念喺英國足球文化好常見,傳媒鍾意分析邊個球員表現好但被領隊忽視。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類討論係融入當地社交圈子嘅好話題,可以幫你更深入了解英國人對足球嘅熱情同埋佢哋點樣評價球員表現,係練習地道英語同埋建立話題嘅好機會。

The World Cup Omitted XI
A

Vocabulary 生字

Omit

Verb動詞

遺漏、刪除、排除

EN

Please do not omit any important details when you fill out the application form.

填寫申請表時,請唔好遺漏任何重要細節。

Potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

The new housing development has the potential to improve the local economy.

呢個新嘅住宅發展項目有潛力改善當地經濟。

Selection

Noun名詞

挑選、精選、選擇

EN

The supermarket offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables every morning.

呢間超級市場每日朝早都提供多款新鮮蔬菜畀顧客選擇。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 14:39

‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans

Fifa has been accused of putting revenue before fans’ health after banning reusable water bottles from being taken into World Cup stadiums

中文導讀

Fifa 喺世界盃場館禁止球迷攜帶可重用水樽,引起公眾強烈不滿。批評者指責 Fifa 為了商業利益同贊助商收入,罔顧球迷喺高溫下嘅健康風險。呢項禁令被質疑係將利潤置於公眾健康之上,令唔少球迷覺得 Fifa 嘅管理方針極度唔合理,甚至威脅到入場人士嘅基本健康保障。

‘A real health risk’: Fifa ban on reusable water bottles sparks anger among fans
A

Vocabulary 生字

Reusable

Adjective形容詞

可重複使用的

EN

I always carry a reusable shopping bag to reduce plastic waste.

我成日都會帶個可重複使用嘅購物袋,用嚟減少塑膠垃圾。

Accuse

Verb動詞

指控、譴責

EN

The manager was accused of ignoring the safety concerns raised by the staff.

經理被指控無視員工提出嘅安全隱患。

Revenue

Noun名詞

收入、收益

EN

The company is looking for new ways to increase its annual revenue.

間公司正喺度搵新方法去增加年度收入。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 13:00

Pep Guardiola ‘threatened to quit 100 times’ as Manchester City manager

Khaldoon al-Mubarak has revealed Pep Guardiola ‘quit 100 times’ as Manchester City manager

中文導讀

Manchester City 主席 Khaldoon al-Mubarak 最近透露,領隊 Pep Guardiola 喺任期內曾經多次萌生去意,甚至講過「想辭職 100 次」。呢番言論反映出頂級足球領隊承受嘅壓力極大,即使帶領球隊屢創佳績,依然要面對極高嘅心理負擔。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞除咗係體育界熱話,亦體現咗英國職場文化入面,高層管理人員點樣喺高壓環境下平衡個人心態同專業責任。

Pep Guardiola ‘threatened to quit 100 times’ as Manchester City manager
A

Vocabulary 生字

Reveal

Verb動詞

揭露、透露

EN

The company will reveal its new product line at the conference next week.

公司將會喺下星期嘅發布會上透露佢哋嘅新產品系列。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

It is important to find healthy ways to manage stress and pressure at work.

搵到健康嘅方法去處理工作上嘅壓力和壓力係好重要嘅。

Commitment

Noun名詞

承諾、投入、責任感

EN

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance requires a strong commitment to your personal time.

要維持良好嘅工作與生活平衡,需要對自己嘅私人時間有強烈嘅責任感。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 12:00

Griping about Tuchel’s handbrake or Arteta’s bus makes the bantersphere tick

Opinions, the game loves them, and after Arsenal’s hugely divisive final, here’s my truth – feel free to yell back

中文導讀

英國足球文化入面,球迷對領隊戰術嘅爭議從來都係焦點。Arsenal 喺最近一場充滿爭議嘅比賽後,外界對 Mikel Arteta 嘅防守戰術議論紛紛。呢篇評論探討咗點解呢啲關於戰術嘅「口水戰」係足球生態不可或缺嘅一部分,亦反映咗球迷對球隊表現嘅極致投入。喺英國生活,了解呢類足球討論文化,絕對係融入當地社交圈子嘅必修課。

Griping about Tuchel’s handbrake or Arteta’s bus makes the bantersphere tick
A

Vocabulary 生字

divisive

Adjective形容詞

引起分歧的、造成分裂的

EN

The new policy on recycling has been quite divisive among the local residents.

這項關於回收的新政策在當地居民中引起了相當大的分歧。

banter

Noun名詞

打趣、戲謔、輕鬆的談笑

EN

I enjoy the friendly banter between colleagues during our coffee breaks.

我很享受同事在休息時間進行的輕鬆打趣。

tick

Verb動詞

運作、驅動(常用於形容事物運作的機制)

EN

It is fascinating to learn what makes a successful small business tick.

了解一家成功的小型企業是如何運作的,是一件很有趣的事。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 10:00

This week’s soccer questions: where next for Arsenal and did Liverpool fumble Slot’s departure?

We look at Mikel Arteta’s next steps, Liverpool potentially missing out on an old flame and Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona

中文導讀

英超賽季進入關鍵階段,Arsenal 領隊 Mikel Arteta 喺戰術部署上正面臨重大考驗,外界關注佢點樣調整陣容爭標。同時,Liverpool 喺管理層變動後,對於舊將回歸嘅決策亦引起球迷熱議。至於 Anthony Gordon 傳出轉會 Barcelona 嘅消息,更加牽動轉會市場神經。呢啲變動唔單止影響球隊實力,更反映英超豪門喺轉會策略上嘅博弈,值得留意。

This week’s soccer questions: where next for Arsenal and did Liverpool fumble Slot’s departure?
A

Vocabulary 生字

fumble

Verb動詞

笨拙地處理、搞砸、失手

EN

I fumbled the keys while trying to open the front door in the rain.

我喺雨中試圖開門嗰陣,笨手笨腳咁搞跌咗鎖匙。

departure

Noun名詞

離開、出發、離職

EN

Please check the departure board to see if your train is on time.

請檢查一下離站顯示屏,睇吓你班火車係咪準時。

move

Noun名詞

行動、舉措、搬遷

EN

It was a smart move to save money for a rainy day.

為咗以防萬一而儲錢,係一個明智嘅舉動。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 09:14

Manchester City threaten to sue Real Madrid presidential hopeful over Haaland

Manchester City are considering legal action against Enrique Riquelme after he held up a Real Madrid shirt with Erling Haaland’s name on the back

中文導讀

Manchester City 正考慮採取法律行動,事關 Real Madrid 總統候選人 Enrique Riquelme 喺公開場合拎住一件印有 Erling Haaland 名嘅球衣。呢件事反映球壇轉會傳聞背後嘅法律風險,球會為咗保護球員形象同合約權益,對於呢類未經授權嘅宣傳手法態度強硬,亦顯示球員身價同球會品牌喺英國體育界嘅敏感度。

Manchester City threaten to sue Real Madrid presidential hopeful over Haaland
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sue

Verb動詞

控告;起訴

EN

If you don't fix the leaking roof as promised, I will have to sue you for breach of contract.

如果你唔按承諾維修漏水嘅屋頂,我唯有控告你違約。

Consider

Verb動詞

考慮;細想

EN

We are currently considering whether to move to a new house closer to the city centre.

我哋目前正考慮係咪要搬去一間近市中心啲嘅屋。

Unauthorized

Adjective形容詞

未經授權的

EN

The security guard stopped the visitor because they entered the building through an unauthorized entrance.

保安截停咗嗰位訪客,因為佢哋經由未經授權嘅入口進入大樓。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 08:00

La Liga 2025-26 awards: the best players, team … and smelliest shirt of the season

It was another season to remember for Lamine Yamal and Barcelona, along with Getafe, Rayo and one naughty fan

中文導讀

La Liga 2025-26 賽季已經圓滿結束,除咗 Lamine Yamal 同 Barcelona 嘅出色表現之外,今次年度獎項仲加入咗唔少趣味元素。呢類體育新聞除咗關注球員實力,亦會透過輕鬆手法報道賽場內外嘅軼事,反映出英國同歐洲體育文化中,球迷同媒體點樣以幽默角度去欣賞職業足球賽事,係融入當地體育話題嘅好切入點。

La Liga 2025-26 awards: the best players, team … and smelliest shirt of the season
A

Vocabulary 生字

Outstanding

Adjective形容詞

傑出的、優秀的

EN

The student received an award for her outstanding performance in the final exam.

嗰位學生因為喺期末考試嘅傑出表現而獲獎。

Humorous

Adjective形容詞

幽默的、滑稽的

EN

He is known for his humorous stories that always make everyone laugh at dinner parties.

佢以幽默嘅故事聞名,總係令到晚宴上嘅每個人都笑唔停。

Highlight

Noun名詞

最精彩的部分、亮點

EN

The highlight of our trip was watching the sunset from the top of the mountain.

我哋呢次旅行最精彩嘅部分,就係喺山頂睇日落。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 08:00

Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’

Drawing on his own family’s experience, the Real Madrid and Germany defender tells Sam Cunningham why he is advocating for refugees

中文導讀

Real Madrid 球星 Antonio Rüdiger 近期接受訪問,分享佢屋企人當年作為難民嘅經歷。佢強調難民往往係別無選擇先要離鄉別井,呼籲大眾多加聆聽佢哋嘅聲音。喺英國社會對移民議題討論激烈嘅當下,呢位頂級球員以自身背景發聲,提醒大家喺政策爭議之外,唔好忽略難民背後嘅人道處境同個人故事,呢種觀點值得移英港人深思。

Antonio Rüdiger: ‘Refugees have no other choice – it’s important they be listened to’
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Vocabulary 生字

Advocate

Verb動詞

提倡、主張、支持某種理念或權益

EN

Many local charities advocate for better mental health support in the community.

許多本地慈善機構都提倡在社區內提供更好的心理健康支援。

Perspective

Noun名詞

觀點、角度、看法

EN

It is helpful to consider the situation from a different perspective before making a decision.

在做決定前,從不同的角度去考慮情況會很有幫助。

Choice

Noun名詞

選擇、抉擇

EN

We have no choice but to wait for the next bus because the current one is full.

因為這班巴士已經滿了,我們別無選擇,只能等下一班。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 08:00

Anger at Katie McCabe’s move to Chelsea is forgivable – crossing line into abuse is not

While small pool of talent and elite clubs in women’s game makes switches between rivals inevitable, this move is highly contentious. But some reaction has gone too far

中文導讀

女子足球界球員轉會向來係熱門話題,尤其係效力 Arsenal 嘅 Katie McCabe 若然轉投死敵 Chelsea,必然引起球迷極大反彈。雖然球員喺有限嘅精英球會之間流動係常態,但呢次轉會傳聞牽動唔少人情緒。編輯認為,球迷對球員表達不滿係人之常情,但若然將憤怒轉化為網絡欺凌或人身攻擊,就絕對越過咗底線,呢種行為喺英國體育文化入面係絕對唔可以接受。

Anger at Katie McCabe’s move to Chelsea is forgivable – crossing line into abuse is not
A

Vocabulary 生字

inevitable

Adjective形容詞

不可避免的;必然發生的

EN

It is inevitable that you will make some mistakes when learning a new language.

學習新語言時,犯錯係必然會發生嘅事。

contentious

Adjective形容詞

有爭議的;引起分歧的

EN

The new policy on waste recycling has become a contentious issue among local residents.

關於廢物回收嘅新政策,已經成為當地居民之間有爭議嘅議題。

abuse

Noun名詞

辱罵;虐待;濫用

EN

The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards verbal abuse in the workplace.

公司對於職場上嘅言語辱罵採取零容忍政策。

The Guardian
football·
4 Jun, 03:00

World Cup 2026: how and where to watch Socceroos matches from Australia

When does the football start? Who’s in Australia’s group? How can you watch? All the answers are in our handy guide to the tournament

中文導讀

2026年世界盃就快到,對於身處英國嘅澳洲球迷嚟講,想追蹤 Socceroos 嘅賽事安排同直播資訊,呢份指南就啱晒。雖然時差係一大挑戰,但透過呢份攻略,大家可以清楚掌握各場賽事嘅開波時間(英國時間),確保唔會錯過任何關鍵賽事,提早安排好睇波行程。

World Cup 2026: how and where to watch Socceroos matches from Australia
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Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

The local tennis tournament will be held at the community sports centre next month.

當地的網球錦標賽將於下個月在社區體育中心舉行。

Handy

Adjective形容詞

方便的、實用的

EN

Keep a flashlight in your kitchen drawer; it always comes in handy during a power cut.

在廚房抽屜放支電筒,停電時總是很有用。

Coverage

Noun名詞

報導、覆蓋範圍

EN

The news channel provides extensive coverage of international events throughout the year.

該新聞頻道全年提供廣泛的國際事件報導。