Tue, Jun 9· 6月9日

19 stories · 57 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 22:00

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中文導讀

England 領隊 Thomas Tuchel 近日透露,主力球員 Bukayo Saka 其實一直帶傷上陣,腳跟傷患未癒。由於 World Cup 即將開鑼,領隊強調必須小心處理佢嘅訓練同比賽負荷,以免傷勢惡化。呢類球員傷患管理喺英國體育新聞好常見,特別係大賽前夕,球迷都好關注佢哋點樣喺保持狀態同避免長期受傷之間攞平衡。

Bukayo Saka is playing through pain barrier, says Tuchel, as World Cup looms
A

Vocabulary 生字

manage

Verb動詞

管理、處理、應付

EN

It is difficult to manage a busy schedule while working full-time.

要喺全職工作嘅同時處理繁忙嘅日程表,真係好難。

injury

Noun名詞

受傷、傷勢

EN

He had to stop playing football because of a serious knee injury.

因為嚴重嘅膝蓋受傷,佢被迫停止踢足球。

carefully

Adverb副詞

小心地、謹慎地

EN

Please read the instructions carefully before assembling the furniture.

喺組裝傢俬之前,請小心閱讀說明書。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 21:59

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中文導讀

Lionesses 喺英國時間星期二晚以 3-0 輕取 Ukraine,雖然表現輕鬆,但由於 Spain 同組贏咗 Iceland,令 Lionesses 喺小組賽未能直接出線。依家佢哋必須要透過附加賽(playoffs)爭取 World Cup 參賽資格。對於球迷嚟講,呢場比賽雖然贏得漂亮,但之後嘅賽程將會變得更加緊湊同充滿挑戰,絕對唔可以掉以輕心。

Lionesses ease past Ukraine but must navigate playoffs to qualify for World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

ease

Verb動詞

輕鬆地完成某事或減輕負擔

EN

She eased into her new job after a few weeks of training.

經過幾星期培訓後,佢好快就適應咗份新工。

navigate

Verb動詞

應對困難情況或處理複雜問題

EN

It can be difficult to navigate the complex tax system when you first move abroad.

初初移居外地時,要處理複雜嘅稅務系統可能會覺得好困難。

qualify

Verb動詞

取得資格

EN

You need to pass the final exam to qualify for the certificate.

你需要通過期末考試先可以攞到證書資格。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 20:08

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中文導讀

Harry Kane 雖然狀態大勇,但 England 國家隊目前過分依賴佢入波,成為隱憂。新任領隊 Thomas Tuchel 上任後,急需解決進攻過於單一嘅問題。如果 England 想喺國際賽事走得更遠,其他前鋒必須挺身而出,分擔入球重任,唔可以再單靠隊長一人支撐大局。

Kane is in scorching form but England will need others to step up with goals
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scorching

Adjective形容詞

極度炎熱的;形容狀態極佳或表現非常出色

EN

The athlete is in scorching form after winning three consecutive gold medals.

那位運動員在連續贏得三面金牌後,正處於極佳的競技狀態。

Overreliance

Noun名詞

過度依賴

EN

The company's failure was largely due to its overreliance on a single supplier.

這家公司的失敗很大程度上是因為過度依賴單一供應商。

Step up

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

挺身而出;加強努力以應對挑戰

EN

We need everyone to step up and contribute more to finish the project on time.

我們需要每個人都挺身而出並多付出一點,才能準時完成項目。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 20:00

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中文導讀

1994年美國世界盃主辦人 Alan Rothenberg 近期受訪,回顧當年籌備賽事嘅艱辛,包括曾計劃邀請 Whitney Houston 喺球場表演但遭 FIFA 否決。呢篇訪問反映咗足球運動喺過去32年點樣喺美國由冷門變熱門,對於移英港人嚟講,可以從中了解到大型體育盛事點樣改變一個國家嘅文化氛圍,亦係了解美國足球發展史嘅重要切入點。

World Cup 94 chief Alan Rothenberg: ‘We wanted Whitney Houston on the pitch but Fifa said no’
A

Vocabulary 生字

transformation

Noun名詞

轉變、變革

EN

The renovation led to a complete transformation of the old library.

翻新工程令舊圖書館煥然一新。

marvel

Verb動詞

對...感到驚奇、讚嘆

EN

We stood there to marvel at the beauty of the sunset.

我哋企喺嗰度,讚嘆日落嘅美景。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、東道主

EN

Our neighbours are going to host a dinner party this weekend.

我哋嘅鄰居今個週末會搞晚餐派對。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 19:05

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中文導讀

英國前受害者專員指控 David Sullivan 旗下報章,長期刊登未成年少女嘅性暗示圖片,藉此吸引潛在性掠奪者。呢件事揭示咗傳媒操守嘅灰色地帶,雖然 David Sullivan 方面聲稱無違法,但呢種利用未成年人作為「誘餌」嘅做法,喺英國社會引起極大爭議,亦反映咗當地對保護兒童權益嘅監管壓力日益增加。

David Sullivan’s Sport newspapers used sexualised images of underage girls as ‘bait for predatory men’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Predatory

Adjective形容詞

掠奪性的;利用他人弱點進行剝削的

EN

Be careful when sharing personal information online, as there are many predatory individuals looking to exploit others.

喺網上分享個人資料時要小心,因為有好多掠奪性嘅人想利用他人。

Bait

Noun名詞

誘餌;引誘物

EN

The shop used a huge discount as bait to attract more customers during the holiday season.

間舖用超大折扣作為誘餌,喺假期期間吸引更多顧客。

Deliberately

Adverb副詞

故意地;蓄意地

EN

He deliberately ignored my message because he was still angry about our argument.

佢故意唔理我嘅訊息,因為佢仲為我哋嘅爭執而嬲緊。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 19:00

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中文導讀

今屆世界盃嘅轉播權爭奪戰已經唔再係傳統電視台 BBC 同 ITV 嘅天下。隨住網上串流平台同 Podcast 節目興起,呢類數碼媒體已經成為足球賽事嘅新戰場。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個轉變反映咗英國媒體生態正全面數碼化,以後睇波或者聽賽事分析,選擇將會變得更加多元化,傳統電視台嘅主導地位正面臨前所未有嘅挑戰。

Why ‘podcast wars’ will be real broadcast battleground at this World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rivalry

Noun名詞

競爭、對抗

EN

There is a long-standing rivalry between the two local supermarkets.

這兩間本地超級市場之間存在著長期的競爭關係。

Presence

Noun名詞

存在、出席、影響力

EN

The company is trying to increase its online presence to attract more customers.

這間公司正嘗試增加其網上影響力,以吸引更多顧客。

Broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放

EN

The radio station will broadcast the live concert this evening.

電台將於今晚播放現場音樂會。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 17:30

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中文導讀

嚟緊世界盃嘅 VAR 裁判名單入面,有一位好特別嘅裁判 Joe Dickerson。佢唔單止係北美頂尖裁判,仲係一位哲學系學生。喺高壓嘅球場環境下,佢點樣運用哲學思維去處理爭議性判決,成為咗今屆賽事嘅焦點。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢位裁判嘅背景絕對值得留意,睇吓佢點樣喺 VAR 監控室入面,用冷靜嘅邏輯去執行執法工作。

Meet the philosopher-in-training who will be at the VAR monitor this World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Monitor

Verb動詞

監控、監測

EN

You should monitor your energy usage to save money on your monthly bills.

你應該監測你嘅能源用量,咁樣可以慳返啲每月帳單費用。

High-pressure

Adjective形容詞

高壓力的、緊張的

EN

Working in a high-pressure environment requires a lot of patience and focus.

喺高壓環境下工作,需要好大嘅耐性同專注力。

Perspective

Noun名詞

觀點、角度

EN

It is helpful to look at the problem from a different perspective.

由唔同嘅角度去睇呢個問題,會有幫助。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 16:32

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中文導讀

世界盃開鑼在即,除咗球場上嘅賽事,今屆賽事背後嘅地緣政治議題同樣備受關注。Football Daily 喺英國時間今日為大家梳理焦點,包括回顧過往賽事嘅經典時刻,以及向即將離開球壇嘅球星 Divock Origi 致敬。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係茶餘飯後嘅話題,亦係了解英國社會點樣將體育同國際政治掛鈎嘅好機會。

Two sleeps from the World Cup and geopolitics are shining bright
A

Vocabulary 生字

Geopolitics

Noun名詞

地緣政治,指地理位置對國際政治同外交關係嘅影響

EN

Understanding the local geopolitics is essential for any company planning to expand its business into new regions.

對於任何計劃將業務擴展到新地區嘅公司嚟講,了解當地嘅地緣政治係好重要嘅。

Farewell

Noun名詞

告別、辭行,通常指正式嘅道別儀式或場合

EN

The team organized a small farewell party for their colleague who is moving to another city for work.

團隊為即將搬去另一個城市工作嘅同事舉辦咗一個小型告別派對。

Highlight

Verb動詞

強調、突顯,或者指將重點標示出嚟

EN

The report serves to highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

呢份報告旨在強調保持工作與生活平衡嘅重要性。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 16:00

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中文導讀

澳洲足球新星 Mo Touré 即將迎來人生首個世界盃。雖然佢喺球場上表現亮眼,被譽為「Ter-Mo-Nator」,但佢本人非常謙虛,強調自己唔追求名利,只想做個好人。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種保持初心、腳踏實地嘅態度,喺面對新環境挑戰時特別值得借鏡,提醒大家無論成就幾高,都要記住自己嘅根。

Mo Touré: Australia’s Ter-Mo-Nator who just wants to be seen as a ‘good person’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Celebrity

Noun名詞

名人、名氣

EN

He prefers a quiet life away from the pressures of celebrity.

佢鍾意過平靜嘅生活,唔想承受做名人嘅壓力。

Connection

Noun名詞

聯繫、關係

EN

It is important to maintain a strong connection with your family when living abroad.

喺外國生活時,同屋企人保持緊密聯繫好重要。

Ground

Adjective (in 'feet on the ground')形容詞(用於「腳踏實地」)

腳踏實地、務實

EN

Despite his recent promotion, he remains very down-to-earth and keeps his feet on the ground.

雖然佢最近升咗職,但依然好務實,保持腳踏實地。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 15:17

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 喺 Oliver Glasner 離任後,正準備委任 Pierre Sage 擔任新任主教練,雙方預計會簽署一份兩年合約。呢次任命對 Crystal Palace 嚟講相當關鍵,球隊希望透過呢位法國籍教練帶嚟新戰術,喺英超聯賽穩定軍心,改善目前嘅成績表現。

Crystal Palace poised to appoint Pierre Sage as head coach on two-year deal
A

Vocabulary 生字

poised

Adjective形容詞

準備好做某事;蓄勢待發

EN

The company is poised to launch its new product line next month.

間公司準備好喺下個月推出新產品系列。

appoint

Verb動詞

任命;委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new manager to oversee the daily operations.

董事會決定任命一位新經理嚟監督日常運作。

successor

Noun名詞

繼任者;接班人

EN

It is difficult to find a suitable successor for such a demanding role.

要搵到一個合適嘅繼任者去擔任呢個要求咁高嘅職位係好難嘅。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 14:45

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中文導讀

Fifa 2026 世界盃即將舉行,但美國政府喺 Donald Trump 領導下收緊邊境政策,導致唔少球證、官員甚至參賽人員申請簽證受阻。呢場行政混亂反映出國際體育賽事喺地緣政治下變得極度脆弱,對於計劃前往美國觀賽或者參與相關活動嘅移英港人嚟講,必須密切留意簽證政策嘅最新變動,以免行程受阻。

World Cup 2026 visa chaos: from referee Omar Artan to Iranian officials – who is affected?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Aggressive

Adjective形容詞

積極進取的、強硬的、具侵略性的

EN

The company adopted an aggressive marketing strategy to increase its market share.

間公司採取咗強硬嘅市場營銷策略嚟增加市場佔有率。

Restriction

Noun名詞

限制、約束

EN

There are strict restrictions on the amount of liquid you can carry on a plane.

帶上飛機嘅液體數量有嚴格限制。

Caught up in

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

捲入、陷入(通常指不愉快的局面)

EN

I got caught up in the traffic jam and arrived late for the meeting.

我塞車塞住咗,結果開會遲到。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 13:00

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中文導讀

美國男子國家足球隊(USMNT)自 1990 年以來喺世界盃攻入 25 個入球,體育媒體近日進行回顧,將呢啲入球按精彩程度排名。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢類分析除咗係茶餘飯後嘅熱門話題,亦可以了解美國足球文化嘅演變。無論係 Donovan 嘅絕殺,定係 Pulisic 嘅關鍵入球,都反映咗球隊喺國際賽場上嘅成長歷程。

Ranked! USMNT’s best World Cup goals: from Donovan at the death to a painful Pulisic finish
A

Vocabulary 生字

Nuance

Noun名詞

細微差別;微妙之處

EN

You need to understand the nuance of the language to fully appreciate the poem.

你需要理解語言嘅細微差別,先可以真正欣賞到呢首詩。

At the death

Idiom慣用語

喺比賽最後一刻;臨完場前

EN

The team managed to score a winning goal at the death.

嗰隊波喺臨完場前成功射入致勝一球。

Rank

Verb動詞

排列;評定等級

EN

The survey asks people to rank their top five priorities for the new project.

呢份調查要求受訪者將新項目嘅五大優先事項進行排序。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 12:18

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中文導讀

Morocco 喺 Qatar 2022 世界盃殺入四強,令非洲球隊爭標嘅夢想變得觸手可及。呢篇報道分析咗非洲各支勁旅嘅實力,探討邊隊最有機會喺未來賽事衝擊決賽。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個係了解全球體壇趨勢、融入當地足球文化嘅好機會,睇吓邊隊黑馬有力挑戰傳統強權。

‘We are knocking on the door’: Africa’s 10 contenders target World Cup glory
A

Vocabulary 生字

contender

Noun名詞

競爭者、爭奪者

EN

She is a strong contender for the promotion this year.

她是今年升職的強有力競爭者。

poised

Adjective形容詞

準備好的、蓄勢待發的

EN

The company is poised to launch its new product next month.

這家公司已準備就緒,將於下個月推出新產品。

glory

Noun名詞

榮耀、輝煌

EN

The athlete worked hard for years to achieve Olympic glory.

這位運動員多年來努力不懈,只為贏得奧運榮耀。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 12:00

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中文導讀

隨住 World Cup 臨近,美國多個場館同酒店員工正醞釀罷工。佢哋主要不滿薪酬過低,加上擔心移民執法部門 ICE 嘅行動會影響生計。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗大型國際賽事期間,服務業勞資糾紛點樣影響城市運作,亦提醒大家喺英國生活時,留意工會行動對交通同公共服務嘅潛在影響。

US stadium and hotel workers threaten strikes ‘to make things fair’ during World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

wages

Noun名詞

工資、薪水(通常指按週或按小時計算嘅報酬)

EN

Many people are struggling to pay their bills because their wages have not increased with inflation.

好多人因為薪水冇隨住通脹增加,而難以負擔生活開支。

crackdown

Noun名詞

嚴厲打擊、取締行動

EN

The local council announced a new crackdown on illegal parking in the city centre.

地方議會宣佈將會對市中心嘅違例泊車採取嚴厲取締行動。

on edge

Idiom片語

緊張、焦慮、坐立不安

EN

I have been on edge all day waiting for the important phone call about my job application.

我成日都好緊張,一直等緊關於求職申請嘅重要電話。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 11:24

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中文導讀

英國政府計劃成立獨立足球監管機構,賦予權力介入球會管理。West Ham United 大股東 David Sullivan 因被指控涉及性剝削及掠奪性行為,隨時面臨監管機構施壓,被迫出售其持有的 38.8% 股份。呢項改革旨在提升英格蘭足球界嘅管治水平,確保球會負責人符合操守標準,對英國體育界影響深遠。

Football regulator could force David Sullivan to sell West Ham stake
A

Vocabulary 生字

Regulator

Noun名詞

監管機構;監管者

EN

The government appointed a new regulator to oversee the safety standards in the construction industry.

政府委任咗一個新嘅監管機構,負責監督建築業嘅安全標準。

Stake

Noun名詞

股份;權益

EN

She decided to sell her stake in the company to focus on other business ventures.

佢決定賣走公司股份,以便專注於其他商業項目。

Exploitative

Adjective形容詞

剝削的;榨取的

EN

The union is fighting against the exploitative working conditions in the factory.

工會正致力對抗工廠內剝削性嘅工作環境。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 11:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

World Cup 賽事即將喺 Mexico City 開鑼,對於唔熟悉足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢項全球矚目嘅盛事係融入當地社交圈嘅好機會。呢篇指南詳細拆解賽制同埋值得留意嘅球星,幫大家喺英國生活期間,無論係同同事傾偈定係睇波,都可以更易掌握話題,唔使怕搭唔上嘴。

A (very) beginner’s guide to the World Cup: how does it work and the players to look out for
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local tennis club is hosting a summer tournament for all members.

我哋嘅地區網球會正為所有會員舉辦一場夏季錦標賽。

Newcomer

Noun名詞

新來者、新手

EN

The community centre offers free language classes for any newcomer to the area.

社區中心為所有搬嚟呢區嘅新居民提供免費語言課程。

Look out for

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

留意、尋找

EN

When you are driving, please look out for cyclists on the road.

揸車嘅時候,請留意路面上嘅單車騎士。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 10:18

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

英國球壇每年夏天都有唔少球員約滿成為自由身,呢篇報道就將呢班球員分成「20幾歲」同「30幾歲」兩組,分析邊一邊嘅陣容更有競爭力。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個分析唔單止係茶餘飯後嘅話題,仲可以幫大家了解英超同其他聯賽球會點樣喺轉會市場揀蟀,睇吓邊啲球員值得球隊喺新球季簽入,係了解英國足球文化嘅好機會。

Out-of-contract XIs: players in their 20s versus players in their 30s – who wins?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

You should read the terms carefully before signing the employment contract.

你喺簽署僱傭合約之前,應該要仔細閱讀條款。

Transfer

Noun名詞

轉移、轉帳、轉會

EN

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

我需要做一次銀行轉帳嚟支付每月租金。

Competitive

Adjective形容詞

有競爭力嘅、好勝嘅

EN

The job market in this city is very competitive.

呢個城市嘅就業市場競爭非常激烈。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 08:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Bosnia and Herzegovina 隊長 Edin Dzeko 喺 40 歲之齡依然保持頂尖狀態,帶領球隊喺附加賽擊敗 Italy,準備喺英國時間星期五出戰 World Cup 首場對陣 Canada 嘅賽事。Edin Dzeko 嘅職業生涯證明咗年齡唔係界限,佢嘅領導能力同體能管理,對好多想喺英國職場或體育界尋求突破嘅人嚟講,絕對係一個好勵志嘅榜樣。

‘I didn’t think I’d be playing at 40’: Edin Dzeko on defying age to lead his country at the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

defy

Verb動詞

公然反抗、違抗;抵擋(常指挑戰常規或預期)

EN

She decided to defy expectations and pursue a career in arts instead of medicine.

她決定違抗眾人的期望,選擇從事藝術而非醫學工作。

upset

Verb動詞

爆冷擊敗(強手);打亂(計劃或局面)

EN

The underdog team managed to upset the league champions in last night's match.

這支弱旅在昨晚的比賽中成功爆冷擊敗了聯賽冠軍。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的、開始的

EN

I was quite nervous during my opening presentation at the new company.

我在新公司的首場簡報時感到相當緊張。

The Guardian
football·
9 Jun, 01:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Socceroos 喺世界盃嘅晉級形勢好微妙,雖然大家都想爭小組首名,但數據顯示 Group D 攞第二名反而可能避開強隊,令淘汰賽之路更平坦。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢種賽制博弈係足球戰術嘅一部分,睇清楚形勢先可以預測邊隊最有機會殺入最後 16 強,甚至衝擊冠軍寶座。

Imagining Australia’s path to World Cup glory: who stands in the Socceroos’ way?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Permutation

Noun名詞

排列組合、變數、情況變化

EN

There are many permutations of how the project could end depending on our final decision.

根據我哋最後嘅決定,呢個項目有好多種唔同嘅結局。

Stand in one's way

Phrase片語

阻礙某人、擋住某人去路

EN

Don't let fear stand in your way when you are trying to achieve your goals.

當你嘗試達成目標嗰陣,唔好俾恐懼阻礙你。

Glory

Noun名詞

榮耀、光榮

EN

The athlete worked hard for years to achieve sporting glory.

嗰位運動員努力多年,就係為咗爭取體育界嘅榮耀。