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The Guardian
football·
2h ago

‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup

For football fans in Canada, the initial prospect of the World Cup coming to town was thrilling – but hundreds of tickets remain unsold

中文導讀

Toronto 曾經對舉辦 World Cup 充滿期待,但隨住籌辦成本飆升,加上對 Fifa 嘅管理方針感到不滿,當地民眾同部分商戶開始採取抵制態度。呢件事反映咗大型體育盛事喺經濟效益同社會價值之間嘅矛盾,對於移英港人嚟講,亦係一個觀察當地社區點樣透過輿論去制衡大型機構嘅好例子。英國時間星期二,呢種對大型賽事嘅冷淡反應,引起咗國際體育界對未來主辦城市財政負擔嘅關注。

‘I don’t want to give my money to Fifa’: Toronto turns its back on the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

thrilling

Adjective形容詞

令人興奮的、激動人心的

EN

The final minutes of the match were absolutely thrilling.

比賽最後幾分鐘真係令人非常興奮。

unsold

Adjective形容詞

未售出的

EN

There are still many unsold items in the clearance section of the shop.

商店嘅清貨區仲有好多未賣出嘅商品。

prospect

Noun名詞

前景、預期、可能性

EN

I am excited about the prospect of starting a new job next month.

我好期待下個月開始新工作嘅前景。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 17:30

Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash

Celtic are expected to name Martin O’Neill as their permanent manager after supporters protested against Robbie Keane because he has worked in Israel

中文導讀

Celtic 準備委任 Martin O’Neill 為新任領隊。事緣球會原先考慮 Robbie Keane,但因為佢過去喺 Israel 嘅工作背景引起球迷強烈反彈,最終令管理層改變主意。呢件事反映咗英國足球界對於球員及教練嘅政治立場非常敏感,球迷嘅輿論壓力往往會直接影響球會嘅人事決定,亦係移英港人了解當地體育文化同社會價值觀嘅一個好例子。

Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash
A

Vocabulary 生字

backlash

Noun名詞

強烈反對;抵制

EN

The company faced a severe backlash from customers after increasing their prices without notice.

嗰間公司喺無預先通知下加價,結果面臨客戶嘅強烈反對。

permanent

Adjective形容詞

永久的;長期的

EN

She is looking for a permanent job rather than a temporary contract.

佢想搵一份長期工作,而唔係短期合約。

protest

Verb動詞

抗議;反對

EN

Local residents gathered to protest against the plan to build a new factory in the park.

當地居民聚集起來,抗議喺公園起新工廠嘅計劃。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 17:17

Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly

Mauricio Pochettino said US training staff are still assessing the defender, who has not played since a 17 May game against Brentford

中文導讀

USMNT 後衛 Chris Richards 因為足踝受傷,將會缺席對陣 Germany 嘅友誼賽。Mauricio Pochettino 表示醫療團隊仲評估緊佢嘅傷勢,自從 5 月 17 號對陣 Brentford 嘅賽事後,Chris Richards 就一直未有上陣。對於球隊嚟講,佢能否趕及喺 World Cup 前復出仍然係一個未知數,呢個傷患亦令球隊嘅防線調動增添唔少變數。

Chris Richards’s World Cup in doubt as ankle injury rules USMNT defender out for Germany friendly
A

Vocabulary 生字

doubt

Noun名詞

懷疑、不確定性

EN

There is some doubt about whether the train will arrive on time due to the heavy snow.

由於大雪,火車能否準時到達存在一些不確定性。

assess

Verb動詞

評估、評價

EN

The landlord came to the flat to assess the damage after the water leak.

漏水後,房東來到公寓評估損壞情況。

friendly

Noun名詞

友誼賽(體育賽事)

EN

Our local community team is playing a friendly against a neighbouring village this weekend.

我們當地的社區球隊這個週末會與鄰村進行一場友誼賽。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 17:00

Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players

Fifa will expand the use of AI at the World Cup to reduce the amount of abusive messages that teams and players are exposed to on social media

中文導讀

Fifa 宣佈喺嚟緊嘅 World Cup 擴大應用 AI 技術,目的係過濾社交媒體上針對球員嘅惡意留言。隨住網上欺凌問題日益嚴重,呢項技術可以自動偵測並隱藏侮辱性內容,減少球員接觸到負面訊息嘅機會,保障佢哋嘅心理健康。對於喺英國生活嘅港人嚟講,呢類 AI 監測技術喺職場同社交平台亦越嚟越普遍,值得留意網上言論嘅法律責任。

Fifa expanding AI use at World Cup to reduce amount of abuse seen by players
A

Vocabulary 生字

Abusive

Adjective形容詞

辱罵的、惡言相向的

EN

The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards abusive language in the workplace.

公司對職場上的辱罵性語言採取零容忍政策。

Expose

Verb動詞

使接觸到、使面臨(某種情況)

EN

Children should not be exposed to violent content on the internet.

兒童不應接觸到互聯網上的暴力內容。

Reduce

Verb動詞

減少、降低

EN

We are trying to reduce our monthly expenses by cooking at home more often.

我們正嘗試透過多在家煮食來減少每月的開支。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 16:00

$6,000 on tickets, a dodgy hostel and a seaplane: my Socceroos World Cup odyssey is about to begin

I’ve followed the Socceroos at three World Cups but this one is different and the usual anticipation is tempered by feelings of dread and uncertainty

中文導讀

呢篇報道講述一位忠實球迷追隨澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 出征世界盃嘅經歷。雖然佢過去有豐富嘅觀賽經驗,但今屆賽事令佢感到憂慮同不安。對於移英港人嚟講,呢篇文反映咗大型體育盛事背後嘅物流挑戰同心理壓力,提醒大家喺規劃長途旅行時,除咗預算開支,仲要考慮住宿質素同行程安排嘅不確定性,避免遇上 dodgy 嘅住宿安排。

$6,000 on tickets, a dodgy hostel and a seaplane: my Socceroos World Cup odyssey is about to begin
A

Vocabulary 生字

Dodgy

Adjective形容詞

不可靠的、有問題的、品質低劣的

EN

The restaurant looked a bit dodgy, so we decided to eat somewhere else.

嗰間餐廳睇落有啲唔妥,所以我哋決定去第二度食。

Anticipation

Noun名詞

期待、預期

EN

There was a lot of anticipation before the concert started.

演唱會開始之前,現場充滿咗期待感。

Tempered

Verb動詞

緩和、減弱、調節

EN

Her excitement was tempered by the news of the bad weather.

佢嘅興奮心情因為天氣唔好嘅消息而變得平靜咗。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 15:33

Real Madrid want the world to know there’s another show in town

In today’s Football Daily: Madrid turn up the volume in an attempt to get our attention

中文導讀

Real Madrid 喺歐洲球壇一直係焦點,但近期佢哋似乎想進一步擴大影響力,透過一系列宣傳攻勢,確保全球球迷目光都集中喺佢哋身上。呢種高調作風唔單止係為咗球賽,更係一種品牌策略,想話畀大家知佢哋依然係球壇嘅絕對主角。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育商業新聞,可以幫你更深入了解英國主流媒體點樣剖析頂級球會嘅運作模式同埋公關手段。

Real Madrid want the world to know there’s another show in town
A

Vocabulary 生字

Attention

Noun名詞

注意力、關注

EN

The teacher raised her voice to get the students' attention.

老師提高聲線以吸引學生嘅注意力。

Attempt

Verb動詞

嘗試、試圖

EN

He will attempt to fix the leaking pipe by himself this weekend.

佢今個週末會嘗試自己修理嗰條漏水嘅喉管。

Volume

Noun名詞

音量、容量

EN

Could you please turn down the volume? It is too loud for the baby.

你可以將音量調細啲嗎?對個嬰兒嚟講太嘈喇。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 15:21

Tottenham sign ‘outstanding’ Andy Robertson on a free transfer

Roberto De Zerbi called Andy Robertson ‘a proven winner at the highest level’ after Tottenham signed the Liverpool left-back on a free transfer

中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 喺英國時間星期五宣佈簽入 Liverpool 左閘 Andy Robertson。呢次轉會採取自由身形式,唔使轉會費。領隊 Roberto De Zerbi 對呢位球員評價極高,認為佢係頂級賽事嘅常勝將軍。對於 Tottenham 嚟講,呢次簽約可以話係以極低成本補強防線,對球隊嚟緊嘅賽季部署相當關鍵。

Tottenham sign ‘outstanding’ Andy Robertson on a free transfer
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Vocabulary 生字

Outstanding

Adjective形容詞

傑出的、優秀的,形容表現遠超一般水平。

EN

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

那位學生因為在期末考試中表現傑出而獲得獎項。

Proven

Adjective形容詞

經證實的、有經驗的,指某人或某事已經過時間考驗,證明其能力。

EN

We need a candidate with a proven track record in managing large teams.

我們需要一位在管理大型團隊方面有經證實經驗的候選人。

Transfer

Noun名詞

轉移、調動,常用於職位變動、金錢轉帳或交通轉乘。

EN

I need to make a bank transfer to pay for my monthly rent.

我需要進行銀行轉帳來支付每月的租金。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 13:38

Real Madrid to launch €150m bid for Michael Olise if Florentino Pérez re-elected

Real Madrid will launch a €150m bid for Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise if Florentino Pérez wins re-election as the club’s president

中文導讀

Real Madrid 主席 Florentino Pérez 若然成功連任,據報將會斥資 1.5 億歐元收購 Bayern Munich 嘅 Michael Olise。呢單轉會傳聞反映 Real Madrid 喺歐洲球壇嘅野心,亦顯示 Michael Olise 嘅身價喺頂級球會眼中極具份量。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單交易如果成事,將會係未來轉會市場嘅焦點,值得密切留意發展。

Real Madrid to launch €150m bid for Michael Olise if Florentino Pérez re-elected
A

Vocabulary 生字

launch

Verb動詞

發起、推出(計劃或行動)

EN

The company plans to launch a new marketing campaign next month.

間公司計劃下個月推出新嘅市場推廣活動。

bid

Noun名詞

出價、投標

EN

They made a competitive bid for the house at the auction.

佢哋喺拍賣會上為間屋出咗個好有競爭力嘅價。

re-election

Noun名詞

連任、再次當選

EN

The candidate is confident about winning re-election this year.

嗰位候選人對今年成功連任充滿信心。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 12:30

No wonder Steve Clarke is smiling: Scotland manager has new deal and future built on youth

The decision to extend Clarke’s contract before his side have proved they can finally progress to the knockouts could be a needless risk

中文導讀

蘇格蘭足球代表隊領隊 Steve Clarke 獲足總提前續約,呢個決定喺英國球壇引起唔少爭議。雖然 Steve Clarke 過去帶領球隊表現穩定,但喺大賽淘汰賽階段仍未有突破,外界質疑足總喺未有實質成績證明下就急於續約,係咪冒險得滯。呢單新聞反映咗英國體育界對於長期規劃同短期成績之間嘅博弈,值得留意未來球隊嘅發展方向。

No wonder Steve Clarke is smiling: Scotland manager has new deal and future built on youth
A

Vocabulary 生字

Extend

Verb動詞

延長、延期

EN

I need to extend my library book loan by another week.

我需要將圖書館借書期限延長多一星期。

Progress

Verb動詞

晉級、進步、發展

EN

If we win this match, we will progress to the final round.

如果我哋贏咗呢場比賽,就會晉級到決賽。

Needless

Adjective形容詞

不必要的、無謂的

EN

It was a needless argument that could have been avoided with better communication.

呢場爭執根本係無謂嘅,如果溝通好啲其實可以避免。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 12:07

England’s heatseekers begin World Cup countdown with Tampa test

The FA’s data-driven approach towards the World Cup is into its final stages as Tuchel’s side take on New Zealand

中文導讀

England 國家隊正進入備戰 World Cup 嘅關鍵階段,The FA 依家好依賴數據分析嚟提升球隊表現。Thomas Tuchel 帶領嘅球隊將會喺 Tampa 同 New Zealand 進行熱身賽,呢場比賽係測試球隊戰術同磨合嘅重要指標,亦係佢哋喺 World Cup 前最後嘅調整機會,球迷可以留意下球隊陣容嘅變化。

England’s heatseekers begin World Cup countdown with Tampa test
A

Vocabulary 生字

countdown

Noun名詞

倒數;準備階段

EN

The final countdown to the wedding has begun, and there is still so much to do.

婚禮嘅最後倒數已經開始,仲有好多嘢要處理。

data-driven

Adjective形容詞

數據驅動的;以數據為依據的

EN

Our company makes all its major decisions based on a data-driven approach.

我哋公司所有重大決策都係基於數據驅動嘅方法。

take on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

對戰;挑戰

EN

The local amateur team is excited to take on the regional champions this weekend.

嗰支業餘球隊好興奮,因為佢哋今個週末要挑戰地區冠軍。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 12:00

Graham Potter: ‘I feel very Swedish when I’m working – I look a bit Swedish’

The head coach is looking forward to leading Sweden into the World Cup after reflecting on his failures at Chelsea and West Ham

中文導讀

前 Chelsea 領隊 Graham Potter 近期接受訪問,分享佢喺瑞典執教嘅心路歷程。佢坦言喺英國球壇經歷過 Chelsea 同 West Ham 嘅挫折後,喺瑞典工作令佢搵返自我,甚至覺得自己喺工作模式上好似瑞典人。呢篇訪問除咗係佢個人嘅反思,亦反映咗足球教練喺唔同文化環境下,點樣面對壓力同調整心態,對於關注英國足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解領隊心態嘅好機會。

Graham Potter: ‘I feel very Swedish when I’m working – I look a bit Swedish’
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Vocabulary 生字

Reflect

Verb動詞

反思、深思熟慮

EN

Take some time to reflect on your goals before making a big career change.

喺做出重大職業轉變之前,花啲時間反思下你嘅目標。

Failure

Noun名詞

失敗、挫折

EN

Don't be afraid of failure, as it is often a valuable learning experience.

唔好怕失敗,因為呢樣嘢通常係寶貴嘅學習經驗。

Adjust

Verb動詞

調整、適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to a new lifestyle when you move to a different country.

搬去另一個國家生活,需要時間去適應新嘅生活方式。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 12:00

Breaking lines and breaking through: Sergiño Dest is showing his full range for the USMNT

The wing-back’s advanced positioning paid off against Senegal. More impressive play at the World Cup could go far for the US’s hopes and his transfer prospects

中文導讀

美國國家隊球員 Sergiño Dest 喺世界盃賽事表現亮眼,憑藉出色嘅進攻位置感,成功喺對陣 Senegal 嘅賽事中展現全面實力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係睇波話題,亦反映球員點樣透過國際賽事提升個人身價,為未來轉會鋪路。Sergiño Dest 嘅進步唔單止影響球隊戰績,更係佢職業生涯嘅關鍵轉捩點,值得留意佢後續嘅發展。

Breaking lines and breaking through: Sergiño Dest is showing his full range for the USMNT
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Vocabulary 生字

Advanced

Adjective形容詞

先進的、高級的、前進的

EN

You need to have an advanced level of English to understand this technical manual.

你需要具備高級程度的英文,才能看懂這本技術手冊。

Prospect

Noun名詞

前景、前途、可能性

EN

The prospect of finding a new job in a different city is both exciting and nerve-wracking.

在另一個城市找新工作的願景,既令人興奮又讓人緊張。

Range

Noun名詞

範圍、幅度、多樣性

EN

The local supermarket offers a wide range of fresh vegetables and organic products.

這間本地超市提供多樣化的新鮮蔬菜和有機產品。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 09:29

Football regulator will reject call to play bigger role in promoting equality at clubs

The Independent Football Regulator is poised to reject calls from Kick It Out to take on a greater role in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion

中文導讀

英國政府即將成立嘅 Independent Football Regulator,據報會拒絕反歧視組織 Kick It Out 嘅要求,唔會將推動球會平等、多元同共融列入監管核心職責。呢個決定反映監管機構傾向專注財政穩定,而非干預球會嘅社會政策,對未來英國足球界嘅管治方向有深遠影響。

Football regulator will reject call to play bigger role in promoting equality at clubs
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Vocabulary 生字

Regulator

Noun名詞

監管機構;監管者

EN

The financial regulator is investigating the bank for potential misconduct.

金融監管機構正調查該銀行是否存在不當行為。

Promote

Verb動詞

推廣;促進;提升

EN

The local council is trying to promote healthy eating habits in schools.

地方議會正嘗試在學校推廣健康的飲食習慣。

Inclusion

Noun名詞

包容;納入

EN

The company has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

該公司非常致力於推動職場上的多元與包容。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 07:30

Iraola’s dynamic football will energise Liverpool despite worry over workload

Liverpool’s new manager achieved much at Bournemouth with a style reminiscent of Jürgen Klopp’s counterpress

中文導讀

Liverpool 喺尋求新領隊人選時,將目光投向 Bournemouth 領隊 Andoni Iraola。佢嗰套充滿活力、講求高強度壓迫嘅戰術,被視為最能延續 Jürgen Klopp 時代風格嘅選擇。雖然外界關注球員負荷過重嘅問題,但 Andoni Iraola 嘅執教能力無疑為 Liverpool 嘅未來注入強心針,亦令球迷對下季充滿期待。

Iraola’s dynamic football will energise Liverpool despite worry over workload
A

Vocabulary 生字

Dynamic

Adjective形容詞

充滿活力的、動態的

EN

The company is looking for a dynamic individual to lead the new marketing team.

公司正在尋找一位充滿活力的人才來領導新的營銷團隊。

Reminiscent

Adjective形容詞

令人回想起的、類似的

EN

The smell of the rain was reminiscent of my childhood summers in the countryside.

雨水的氣味令我想起童年時在鄉間度過的夏天。

Workload

Noun名詞

工作量

EN

I have been feeling stressed lately because my workload has increased significantly.

我最近感到壓力很大,因為我的工作量顯著增加了。

The Guardian
football·
5 Jun, 07:30

Cape Verde World Cup 2026 team guide

Blue Sharks are in uncharted waters, making their finals debut after a meteoric rise

中文導讀

Cape Verde 國家足球隊近期表現令人矚目,喺國際賽事中經歷咗一段極速冒起嘅時期,成功打入 2026 年 World Cup 決賽週。呢次係該隊歷史上首次亮相呢個頂級舞台,對於呢支被稱為 Blue Sharks 嘅球隊嚟講,絕對係一個重要嘅里程碑,亦反映出佢哋喺國際足壇嘅競爭力正不斷提升,值得球迷留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

Cape Verde World Cup 2026 team guide
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Vocabulary 生字

Uncharted

Adjective形容詞

未經探索的、未知的(指領域或情況)

EN

Starting a new career in a foreign country is like sailing into uncharted waters.

在異國他鄉開展新事業,就像航向未知的領域一樣。

Meteoric

Adjective形容詞

極速的、飛速的(常用於形容成功或發展)

EN

The young entrepreneur enjoyed a meteoric rise to success within just two years.

這位年輕企業家在短短兩年內取得了飛速的成功。

Debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

The band is excited to make their debut performance at the local music festival this weekend.

樂隊對於這個週末在本地音樂節的首次演出感到非常興奮。