Thu, Jun 11· 6月11日

32 stories · 96 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 23:34

Petrol bombs and bricks hurled at Mexican police during pre-match unrest at Azteca

A group of ticketless fans tried to charge the gate of the stadium and threw missiles at officers

中文導讀

墨西哥城 Azteca 體育場外發生騷亂,一批未持門票嘅球迷企圖強行闖入,期間向警員投擲汽油彈同磚頭。呢類大型體育賽事嘅保安風險往往被低估,移英港人喺英國參與大型球賽或節慶活動時,建議避開人多混雜嘅入口區域,並留意現場警力部署,確保自身安全。

Petrol bombs and bricks hurled at Mexican police during pre-match unrest at Azteca
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Vocabulary 生字

unrest

Noun名詞

動盪、騷亂、不安狀態

EN

The government is trying to prevent civil unrest in the city.

政府正致力於防止市內發生社會動盪。

missile

Noun名詞

投擲物(指任何被拋擲以造成傷害嘅物體)

EN

The protesters threw stones and other missiles at the police line.

示威者向警方防線投擲石頭同其他投擲物。

charge

Verb動詞

衝向、猛衝

EN

The crowd began to charge towards the exit when the doors opened.

當門打開時,人群開始向出口方向猛衝。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 23:25

ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio

Mark Pougatch acknowledged the controversies surrounding the tournament, while capturing the excitement of football fans

中文導讀

ITV 喺今屆 World Cup 轉播大戰入面,一開波就展現強勢,唔單止喺豪華演播室大搞氣氛,仲公開向 BBC 挑機。主持 Mark Pougatch 喺英國時間星期日開場時,既要處理賽事爭議,又要帶動球迷情緒。呢場媒體競爭反映出英國電視台喺大型體育盛事嘅收視爭奪戰相當激烈,ITV 明顯想透過高質製作搶佔觀眾眼球。

ITV delivers feisty start to World Cup coverage – and taunts BBC from glitzy studio
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Vocabulary 生字

controversy

Noun名詞

爭議、引起公眾討論嘅事

EN

The new policy caused a lot of controversy among the local residents.

呢項新政策喺當地居民之間引起咗好多爭議。

coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報道、媒體覆蓋

EN

The news coverage of the weather event was very detailed.

關於呢次天氣事件嘅新聞報道非常詳盡。

glitzy

Adjective形容詞

豪華嘅、浮華嘅、閃閃發光嘅

EN

They hosted a glitzy party to celebrate the opening of the new store.

佢哋舉辦咗一場豪華派對嚟慶祝新店開幕。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 23:08

Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener

Mexico City played host to this year’s first game as an emotionally charged Azteca witnessed Shakira’s big return

中文導讀

FIFA 主席 Gianni Infantino 喺今屆世界盃開幕戰展現全新品牌形象,試圖為賽事注入新氣象。開幕戰喺 Mexico City 嘅 Azteca 舉行,氣氛相當熱烈,仲有 Shakira 驚喜現身表演。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係體育盛事,亦反映咗國際足協點樣透過大型活動重新包裝足球文化,值得留意後續賽事安排同埋對全球足球產業嘅影響。

Infantino’s rebrand and long haul games: five takeaways from World Cup opener
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Vocabulary 生字

Rebrand

Verb動詞

重塑品牌形象,改變公眾對某人或某機構嘅觀感

EN

The local cafe decided to rebrand itself to attract more young customers.

呢間本地咖啡店決定重塑品牌形象,以吸引更多年輕顧客。

Takeaway

Noun名詞

重點、要點,指從事件或會議中學到嘅核心資訊

EN

The main takeaway from the meeting was that we need to improve our communication.

呢次會議嘅主要重點係我哋需要改善溝通。

Long haul

Adjective / Noun形容詞 / 名詞

長途的、長期的,指需要長時間努力或耐力嘅過程

EN

Learning a new language is a long haul, but it is definitely worth the effort.

學習一門新語言係一個長期嘅過程,但絕對值得付出努力。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 22:17

Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener

Julián Quiñones was also on target with a ninth-minute opener in Mexico’s 2-0 win against South Africa, who had Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane sent off

中文導讀

喺英國時間星期六舉行嘅世界盃揭幕戰,Mexico 以 2-0 擊敗 South Africa。雖然 South Africa 喺比賽期間有 Sphephelo Sithole 同 Themba Zwane 被紅牌罰離場,令球隊陷入九人應戰嘅劣勢,但 Mexico 依然憑藉 Raúl Jiménez 同 Julián Quiñones 嘅入球鎖定勝局。呢場賽事反映咗球場上紀律同戰術部署對戰果嘅關鍵影響,亦係今屆賽事其中一場焦點對決。

Raúl Jiménez seals Mexico’s win against nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener
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Vocabulary 生字

opener

Noun名詞

揭幕戰;開場節目

EN

We bought tickets for the season opener at the local stadium.

我哋買咗飛去睇當地球場嘅賽季揭幕戰。

on target

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

命中目標;達到預期目標

EN

The company is on target to achieve its annual sales goal by December.

間公司正按計劃喺十二月前達到年度銷售目標。

sent off

Phrasal verb短語動詞

(體育比賽中)被罰紅牌離場

EN

The player was sent off for arguing with the referee during the match.

嗰位球員因為喺比賽期間同球證爭論而被罰離場。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 21:49

Iran’s World Cup camp in Tijuana unfolds under armed guard and political shadow

Iran’s World Cup preparations have moved to Tijuana, where armed security, exile politics and improvised logistics surround Team Melli

中文導讀

Iran 國家足球隊喺 Tijuana 進行 World Cup 備戰,但訓練基地氣氛緊張,除咗有武裝人員駐守,仲受到流亡政治勢力干擾。呢場備戰唔單止係體育活動,更反映咗伊朗國內政局動盪點樣延伸到海外,令球隊嘅後勤安排變得極度複雜,亦成為國際社會關注嘅焦點。

Iran’s World Cup camp in Tijuana unfolds under armed guard and political shadow
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Vocabulary 生字

Improvised

Adjective形容詞

即興的、臨時湊合的

EN

We had to make an improvised shelter when the rain started suddenly during our hike.

當我哋行山嗰陣突然落雨,我哋唯有臨時搭個遮蔽處。

Logistics

Noun名詞

物流、後勤安排

EN

Organising a large wedding involves complex logistics, from catering to guest transport.

籌備大型婚禮涉及複雜嘅後勤安排,由餐飲到賓客交通都要處理。

Unfold

Verb動詞

展開、呈現、發生

EN

It was fascinating to watch the drama unfold on stage during the performance.

睇住台上嘅劇情發展,感覺真係好引人入勝。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 19:37

McTominay should be fit for Scotland’s World Cup opener despite stomach bug

Scott McTominay has missed Scotland’s final training session as a precaution before their opening Group C game against Haiti

中文導讀

蘇格蘭代表隊球員 Scott McTominay 因為腸胃不適,缺席咗英國時間星期一嘅最後一課操練。雖然佢未必趕得切喺對陣 Haiti 嘅世界盃分組賽首戰以最佳狀態上陣,但教練團目前將缺席視為預防措施,預計佢依然有機會趕及喺英國時間星期二嘅比賽中披甲。對於關注賽事嘅球迷嚟講,呢位核心球員嘅健康狀況將會係決定球隊首戰表現嘅關鍵。

McTominay should be fit for Scotland’s World Cup opener despite stomach bug
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Vocabulary 生字

precaution

Noun名詞

預防措施;預防性手段

EN

It is a sensible precaution to carry an umbrella even if the sky looks clear.

就算天空睇落好清,帶定把遮做預防措施都係明智之舉。

fit

Adjective形容詞

健康的;身體狀況良好的

EN

You should eat more vegetables and exercise regularly to stay fit.

你應該食多啲蔬菜同定時做運動,以保持身體健康。

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽;開場節目

EN

The team is feeling nervous ahead of the season opener this weekend.

球隊喺今個週末嘅賽季首場比賽前感到好緊張。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 19:29

Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho’s return as manager after 13 years away

The 63-year-old has left Benfica to move back to the Bernabéu, succeeding interim head coach Álvaro Arbeloa after chaotic season at Real Madrid.

中文導讀

Real Madrid 喺英國時間星期二正式宣佈,José Mourinho 將會回巢擔任領隊。佢離開 Benfica 之後重返 Bernabéu,接替之前擔任 interim head coach 嘅 Álvaro Arbeloa。Real Madrid 經歷咗一個混亂嘅球季,今次人事變動係希望可以穩定軍心,令球隊重返正軌,對於球迷嚟講絕對係一個震撼嘅消息。

Real Madrid confirm José Mourinho’s return as manager after 13 years away
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Vocabulary 生字

Interim

Adjective形容詞

臨時的、過渡性的

EN

The company appointed an interim manager to oversee the project until a permanent replacement is found.

公司委任咗一位臨時經理嚟監督項目,直到搵到正式人選為止。

Succeed

Verb動詞

繼任、接替

EN

She will succeed the current director when he retires next month.

當現任總監下個月退休時,佢將會接替呢個職位。

Chaotic

Adjective形容詞

混亂的、無秩序的

EN

The traffic in the city centre became chaotic during the heavy rainstorm this morning.

今朝場大雨令市中心嘅交通變得非常混亂。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 19:00

‘They are adults’: Tuchel grants England players day off with few strings attached

The manager said he trusts his players to behave responsibly and said they were all very determined

中文導讀

England 國家隊領隊 Thomas Tuchel 喺英國時間星期一決定畀球員放一日假,並無設下嚴格限制。Thomas Tuchel 強調信任球員嘅自律性,認為佢哋作為成年人,清楚自己嘅責任。呢個決定反映 Thomas Tuchel 傾向以信任取代高壓管治,希望透過畀予空間,提升球員喺訓練場上嘅專注度同鬥志,為未來賽事做好準備。

‘They are adults’: Tuchel grants England players day off with few strings attached
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Vocabulary 生字

responsible

Adjective形容詞

負責任的;可靠的

EN

It is important for pet owners to be responsible and ensure their animals are well cared for.

寵物主人負責任並確保動物得到妥善照顧係好重要嘅事。

determined

Adjective形容詞

堅決的;有決心的

EN

She is determined to learn a new language before her trip next year.

佢好有決心喺出年去旅行之前學識一門新語言。

trust

Verb動詞

信任;信賴

EN

I trust my colleagues to finish the project on time without constant supervision.

我信任我嘅同事可以喺無人持續監督下準時完成項目。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 19:00

Elliot Anderson brings the noise and promise of England linchpin amid City transfer talk

Midfielder’s meteoric rise could enter different stratosphere if he can bring Thomas Tuchel World Cup glory and complete British record move

中文導讀

Midfielder Elliot Anderson 近期表現亮眼,喺轉會市場成為焦點。傳媒關注佢未來會唔會以破紀錄轉會費加盟 Manchester City,同時佢亦被視為 Thomas Tuchel 執教 England 國家隊後嘅核心人選。呢位球員嘅潛力備受矚目,如果佢能喺世界盃賽場證明自己,身價同地位勢必再上一層樓,係近期英超轉會市場最值得留意嘅動向。

Elliot Anderson brings the noise and promise of England linchpin amid City transfer talk
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Vocabulary 生字

Meteoric

Adjective形容詞

形容發展迅速、極為成功

EN

The startup experienced a meteoric rise to success within just two years.

呢間初創公司喺短短兩年內迅速崛起,獲得巨大成功。

Linchpin

Noun名詞

關鍵人物、核心支柱

EN

She is the linchpin of our project team and keeps everything running smoothly.

佢係我哋項目團隊嘅核心人物,令所有嘢運作順暢。

Stratosphere

Noun名詞

平流層;比喻極高嘅水平或境界

EN

Housing prices in this area have reached the stratosphere, making it hard for young families to buy a home.

呢區嘅樓價已經升到去極高水平,令年輕家庭好難買樓。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 17:53

World Cup 2026: how and where to watch Socceroos games in Australia

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

中文導讀

2026年世界盃就嚟開鑼,對於身處海外嘅澳洲球迷嚟講,點樣追蹤 Socceroos 嘅賽事係重點。呢份指南詳細列出分組賽對手、直播平台同埋開賽時間,確保大家唔會錯過任何一場關鍵賽事。無論你係想喺屋企睇直播,定係想搵地方同其他球迷一齊睇波,呢篇實用攻略都幫到你掌握所有資訊,方便安排睇波行程。

World Cup 2026: how and where to watch Socceroos games in Australia
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Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽或一系列比賽

EN

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

下個月社區運動中心將會舉辦網球錦標賽。

Handy

Adjective形容詞

方便的、有用的、易於使用的

EN

Keep this map in your bag; it will come in handy when you are exploring the city.

將呢張地圖放入袋入面,當你探索城市嗰陣會好有用。

Coverage

Noun名詞

報導、覆蓋範圍

EN

The television channel provides extensive coverage of major sporting events throughout the year.

呢個電視頻道全年都會提供大型體育賽事嘅廣泛報導。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 17:14

Nike instructs federations to steam World Cup jerseys to fix shoulder seam issue

After acknowledging an issue with bulging shoulders in the shirts’ March debut, the company offered a solution that comes down to different treatment

中文導讀

Nike 喺今年 3 月推出嘅 World Cup 球衣被發現膊頭位有瑕疵,著上身會凸起。Nike 官方最新回應,建議各球隊可以透過「蒸」呢個方法去處理,令布料回復平整。對於買咗呢款球衣嘅球迷嚟講,如果想解決個「膊頭位」問題,或者可以參考呢個官方建議。

Nike instructs federations to steam World Cup jerseys to fix shoulder seam issue
A

Vocabulary 生字

Instruct

Verb動詞

指示、命令

EN

The manager instructed the staff to lock all the doors before leaving.

經理指示員工喺離開前鎖好所有門。

Bulging

Adjective形容詞

凸起的、鼓脹的

EN

He carried a backpack bulging with books and heavy equipment.

佢背住個裝滿書同重型器材,鼓脹到凸起嘅背囊。

Treatment

Noun名詞

處理方法、對待

EN

This type of fabric requires special treatment to prevent it from shrinking.

呢種布料需要特別處理,以防縮水。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 17:01

The United States enter a charged World Cup asking: what is enough?

Unlike most other countries, the US are playing the 2026 World Cup not just for themselves, but for the future of their voice in the sport

中文導讀

2026年 World Cup 喺 United States 舉行,對當地嚟講唔單止係一場體育盛事,更係爭取足球話語權嘅關鍵時刻。美國足球界正處於一個尷尬位置,既要證明自己喺國際球壇嘅實力,又要面對國內對足球關注度不足嘅挑戰。呢次賽事唔單止係球隊嘅考驗,更加係美國點樣喺全球體育文化中定位自己嘅重要轉捩點。

The United States enter a charged World Cup asking: what is enough?
A

Vocabulary 生字

charged

Adjective形容詞

充滿緊張氣氛的、情緒激動的

EN

The meeting became very charged when they started discussing the budget cuts.

當佢哋開始討論削減預算時,會議氣氛變得非常緊張。

voice

Noun名詞

表達意見的權利、發言權

EN

Every employee should have a voice in how the company is run.

每一位員工都應該喺公司營運上有發言權。

enough

Adjective/Adverb形容詞/副詞

足夠的、充足的

EN

Make sure you have enough time to finish your work before the deadline.

確保你有足夠時間喺限期前完成工作。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 16:39

Kieran McKenna leaves emotional legacy at Ipswich to last generations

Manager caught lightning in a bottle with three promotions in four seasons but his need for a break to prioritise a young family is refreshing

中文導讀

Ipswich Town 領隊 Kieran McKenna 喺短短四季內帶領球隊連升三級,創造咗球壇奇蹟。雖然佢決定暫時退下來陪伴家人,但佢為球隊建立嘅戰術體系同文化,將會長遠影響球會發展。呢種喺高壓職業足球環境下,依然選擇以家庭為先嘅態度,喺英國體育界相當罕見,亦值得大家反思工作與生活嘅平衡。

Kieran McKenna leaves emotional legacy at Ipswich to last generations
A

Vocabulary 生字

Legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留下來的影響或成就

EN

She wants to leave a positive legacy for the next generation of students.

她希望為下一代學生留下正面的影響。

Prioritise

Verb動詞

優先考慮、把……列為優先事項

EN

It is important to prioritise your health when you have a busy work schedule.

當你工作繁忙時,優先考慮自己的健康是非常重要的。

Refreshing

Adjective形容詞

令人耳目一新的、清新的

EN

It is refreshing to see someone speak so honestly about their mistakes.

看到有人如此誠實地談論自己的錯誤,真是令人耳目一新。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 16:00

World Cup Group D view from Turkey: young team can shake off ‘dark horses’ tag

Australia, the US and Paraguay will have their work cut out to match the Crescent Stars’ young midfield but a shaky defence is a genuine concern

中文導讀

Turkey 呢支國家隊喺 World Cup Group D 備受關注,外界視佢哋為有力爭標嘅「黑馬」。雖然佢哋擁有一班充滿活力嘅年輕中場球員,令 Australia、US 同 Paraguay 幾支對手感到壓力,但防守表現唔穩陣始終係隱憂。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對值得留意,睇吓呢支年輕球隊能否克服防守弱點,喺賽場上證明實力。

World Cup Group D view from Turkey: young team can shake off ‘dark horses’ tag
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Vocabulary 生字

shaky

Adjective形容詞

不穩定的、動搖的、不可靠的

EN

The company's financial situation is a bit shaky after the recent market crash.

喺最近市場崩盤後,間公司嘅財政狀況有啲唔穩陣。

genuine

Adjective形容詞

真正的、真誠的、非偽造的

EN

She showed genuine interest in learning how to cook traditional local dishes.

佢對學習點樣煮傳統地道菜式表現出真正嘅興趣。

concern

Noun名詞

擔憂、掛念、關心

EN

Rising energy costs are a major concern for many households this winter.

能源價格上升係今年冬天好多家庭嘅主要擔憂。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 16:00

Socceroos’ breakout star Jordan Bos at ease with the hype: ‘I’m a pretty chill guy’

The full-back’s career has moved as swiftly as his marauding runs down the left to make him Australia’s not-so-secret weapon at the 2026 World Cup

中文導讀

澳洲足球新星 Jordan Bos 近期表現亮眼,憑藉出色嘅左路進攻能力,成為球壇焦點。雖然外界對佢期望極高,但 Jordan Bos 依然保持冷靜,專注於提升個人技術。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新星嘅成長,唔單止係融入當地體育文化嘅好機會,亦可以睇到運動員點樣喺壓力下保持平常心,呢種心態喺英國職場或生活同樣受用。

Socceroos’ breakout star Jordan Bos at ease with the hype: ‘I’m a pretty chill guy’
A

Vocabulary 生字

breakout

Adjective形容詞

突出的、爆紅的(指某人在短時間內取得巨大成功)

EN

The young actor had his breakout role in a popular television series last year.

那位年輕演員去年在一部熱門電視劇中,憑藉突破性的角色一舉成名。

marauding

Adjective形容詞

侵略性的、掠奪性的(形容運動員進攻時極具威脅且頻繁移動)

EN

The team's strategy relies on the marauding runs of their wingers to create scoring chances.

球隊的戰術依賴邊鋒極具侵略性的跑動來創造得分機會。

chill

Adjective形容詞

冷靜的、放鬆的、隨和的

EN

I prefer hanging out with chill people who don't get stressed easily.

我比較喜歡和性格隨和、不容易感到壓力的人相處。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 15:06

World Cup day is upon us: chill, relax and revel in the euphoria and despair

In today’s Football Daily: It’s finally here, baby

中文導讀

四年一度嘅 World Cup 終於開鑼,全英國球迷情緒高漲。雖然足球賽事往往伴隨住勝負嘅喜悅同失落,但對於移英港人嚟講,呢個係融入當地社區文化嘅好機會。無論你係忠實球迷定純粹想感受氣氛,記得留意英國時間賽程,同鄰居一齊享受呢場體育盛事,體驗英國人對足球嗰份狂熱。

World Cup day is upon us: chill, relax and revel in the euphoria and despair
A

Vocabulary 生字

Euphoria

Noun名詞

極度興奮、狂喜

EN

The team felt a sense of euphoria after winning the championship in the final minute.

球隊喺最後一分鐘贏得冠軍後,感到一陣狂喜。

Despair

Noun名詞

絕望、極度失望

EN

He looked at the broken screen in total despair, knowing he could not afford a new one.

佢望住個爛咗嘅螢幕感到極度絕望,因為佢負擔唔起買新嘅。

Revel

Verb動詞

盡情享受、陶醉於

EN

After finishing their final exams, the students went out to revel in their newfound freedom.

考完最後一科試之後,學生們出去盡情享受佢哋新得到嘅自由。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 14:49

West Ham women’s team not told of David Sullivan’s restricted access to them

Sources say it would have breached regulations to tell WSL or team details of safeguarding investigation into Sullivan

中文導讀

West Ham United Women 嘅球員同職員,原來一直唔知球會主席 David Sullivan 被限制接觸球隊。據悉,有關當局正進行一項 safeguarding 調查,為咗唔影響調查進度同符合相關規定,先至冇向球隊公開呢項限制。呢件事反映英國體育界對球員保障機制越嚟越嚴格,即使係球會高層,一旦涉及調查,都要受到相應嘅監管同透明度限制。

West Ham women’s team not told of David Sullivan’s restricted access to them
A

Vocabulary 生字

Safeguarding

Noun名詞

保護措施,指保障兒童或弱勢群體免受傷害、虐待或疏忽嘅政策同程序。

EN

The school has strict safeguarding policies to ensure the well-being of all students.

學校有嚴格嘅保護措施政策,以確保所有學生嘅福祉。

Breach

Verb動詞

違反、破壞(規章、協議或法律)。

EN

If you share confidential information, you will breach your employment contract.

如果你洩露機密資訊,你就會違反你嘅僱傭合約。

Restricted

Adjective形容詞

受限制的、有限制的。

EN

Access to the building is restricted to authorized personnel only.

進入呢座建築物只限於獲授權嘅人員。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 14:39

Somali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa

Omar Artan, the Somali referee prevented from officiating at the World Cup, will take charge of the Super Cup in August, Uefa has announced

中文導讀

曾因簽證問題被拒參與世界盃執法嘅 Somali 裁判 Omar Artan,最近獲 Uefa 委任負責八月舉行嘅 Super Cup 決賽。呢項任命反映 Uefa 對佢專業能力嘅肯定,亦為佢嘅國際裁判生涯帶來轉捩點,證明即使曾遇上行政阻滯,只要實力過硬,依然可以喺歐洲頂級賽事中獲得重用,對足球界嚟講係一個正面嘅發展。

Somali referee barred from US for World Cup is handed Super Cup final by Uefa
A

Vocabulary 生字

officiate

Verb動詞

擔任裁判、主持儀式

EN

The experienced judge was invited to officiate at the local sports tournament.

那位經驗豐富的裁判受邀擔任當地體育比賽的執法工作。

barred

Verb動詞

禁止、阻擋

EN

The new policy barred non-residents from entering the private park after sunset.

新政策禁止非居民在日落後進入該私人公園。

take charge of

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

負責、接管、掌管

EN

She decided to take charge of the project to ensure everything runs smoothly.

她決定接管這個項目,以確保一切運作順利。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 14:00

Canadian soccer, finally on stable ground, tightens in anticipation of a historic World Cup

Jesse Marsch leads a hopeful squad aiming to capture the nation’s attention after a false start last time out

中文導讀

加拿大國家足球隊喺教練 Jesse Marsch 帶領下,正積極備戰即將舉行嘅世界盃。球隊經歷過往嘅挫折後,目前軍心穩定,目標係要喺主場館展現強大競爭力,重新贏取國民關注。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育盛事嘅籌備過程,正正反映咗一個國家點樣透過大型賽事凝聚民心,值得留意佢哋點樣克服過往嘅低潮。

Canadian soccer, finally on stable ground, tightens in anticipation of a historic World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

stable

Adjective形容詞

穩定的、穩固的

EN

The patient's condition is now stable after the surgery.

病人手術後嘅情況目前已經穩定。

anticipation

Noun名詞

期待、預期

EN

There is a lot of anticipation for the release of the new movie.

大家對呢套新電影嘅上映充滿期待。

capture

Verb動詞

吸引、捕捉

EN

The beautiful scenery really captured my attention.

嗰道靚風景真係好吸引我嘅注意力。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 13:44

Welcome to Trump’s World Cup, a depressingly angry version of football uniting the planet

Ted Lasso will deliver a message of hope before the USA’s first game, in an America that is not a fit or desirable host right now

中文導讀

隨住 USA 即將主辦 World Cup,外界對當地社會撕裂情況感到憂慮。雖然 Ted Lasso 呢類影視角色試圖傳遞正面訊息,但評論認為美國目前嘅政治氣氛,未必適合舉辦呢項全球盛事。呢篇報道反映咗體育賽事背後,往往牽涉到主辦國嘅政治穩定性同社會價值觀,值得移英港人留意國際大型活動背後嘅深層矛盾。

Welcome to Trump’s World Cup, a depressingly angry version of football uniting the planet
A

Vocabulary 生字

depressing

Adjective形容詞

令人沮喪的、令人消沉的

EN

It is depressing to see so much litter in the local park.

見到公園有咁多垃圾,真係令人好沮喪。

unite

Verb動詞

團結、聯合

EN

The community organized a street party to unite all the neighbours.

社區舉辦咗個街頭派對,想令所有鄰居團結起嚟。

desirable

Adjective形容詞

理想的、值得擁有的

EN

Living near a good school is a highly desirable feature for many homebuyers.

對於好多買樓人士嚟講,住喺好學校附近係一個好理想嘅條件。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 12:39

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Mexico v South Africa, TV channels & live stream for 11 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for opening day, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options.

中文導讀

World Cup 賽事正式開鑼,對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,最緊要係掌握直播資訊。呢篇報導整理咗今日賽事嘅開波時間、電視頻道同埋網上直播平台,方便大家喺英國時間 6 月 11 日準時收睇。無論係想喺屋企電視睇,定係用手機隨時隨地追蹤賽果,呢份指南都幫你準備好晒,唔使驚錯過任何精彩入球。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Mexico v South Africa, TV channels & live stream for 11 June
A

Vocabulary 生字

Schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

I need to check my schedule to see if I am free for dinner next week.

我需要睇下我嘅時間表,睇下下星期食晚餐有無空檔。

Stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影音內容)

EN

You can stream your favourite movies directly to your smart TV.

你可以將你鍾意嘅電影直接串流播放到你嘅智能電視上面。

Coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報導、媒體覆蓋

EN

The local news channel provided extensive coverage of the community festival.

嗰間本地新聞頻道為社區節日提供咗詳盡嘅報導。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 12:39

Martin O’Neill hungry for more success at Celtic after being confirmed as manager

Martin O’Neill said his appetite was whetted by winning a double last month to deliver ‘more days like those’ at Celtic

中文導讀

Martin O’Neill 喺上個月帶領 Celtic 贏得雙料冠軍後,正式確認留任領隊。佢公開表示呢次勝利令佢更有衝勁,目標係喺未來帶領球隊贏取更多錦標。對於 Celtic 嘅球迷嚟講,呢位資深領隊嘅留任無疑係一劑強心針,亦顯示球會管理層希望延續近期嘅強勢表現,喺新球季繼續爭取佳績。

Martin O’Neill hungry for more success at Celtic after being confirmed as manager
A

Vocabulary 生字

Appetite

Noun名詞

胃口;慾望;渴求

EN

Learning a new language has given me a greater appetite for travel.

學習一門新語言令我對旅遊有更大嘅渴求。

Whet

Verb動詞

刺激;增強(慾望或興趣)

EN

The free trial was enough to whet my appetite for the full software package.

免費試用版足以刺激我對完整軟件套裝嘅興趣。

Deliver

Verb動詞

實現;履行(承諾或結果)

EN

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

新經理承諾喺年底前交出更好嘅成績。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 09:57

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

英國女子足球聯賽(WSL)計劃安排學院隊加入第三級別聯賽,引發 Women’s National League 多間球會強烈不滿。球會代表聯署去信 The FA,批評此舉會扼殺基層球會生存空間,形容係一場災難。呢場爭議反映出英國足球界喺資源分配同公平競爭方面嘅深層矛盾,值得移英港人留意當地體育政策嘅發展。

‘We feel betrayed’: 52 clubs demand vote on plans for WSL academy sides to join third tier
A

Vocabulary 生字

Betrayed

Adjective形容詞

感到被背叛的

EN

I felt betrayed when my close friend shared my private secrets with others.

當我好朋友將我嘅私人秘密話畀人知嗰陣,我覺得好似被背叛咗咁。

Alliance

Noun名詞

聯盟、結盟

EN

The local shops formed an alliance to compete with the large supermarket chain.

嗰幾間本地小店組成咗聯盟,去同大型連鎖超市競爭。

Intensify

Verb動詞

加劇、增強

EN

The rain began to intensify, so we decided to head back home immediately.

雨勢開始加劇,所以我哋決定即刻返屋企。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 09:13

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

Wolverhampton Wanderers 喺英國時間星期一正式解僱領隊 Rob Edwards。球會管理層對球隊近期表現感到失望,目前正積極物色接任人選,目標鎖定 Gil Vicente 嘅主帥 César Peixoto。呢次換帥反映球會希望透過引入新戰術風格,改善喺聯賽嘅排名,對球迷嚟講,未來幾場賽事嘅表現將會係觀察球隊新方向嘅關鍵。

Wolves sack Rob Edwards and target Portuguese manager César Peixoto
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sack

Verb動詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The company decided to sack the manager due to poor performance.

公司因為表現欠佳而決定解僱嗰位經理。

Target

Verb動詞

目標鎖定、以……為對象

EN

They are targeting a new location for their second branch.

佢哋正鎖定一個新地點作為第二間分店嘅選址。

Replace

Verb動詞

更換、取代

EN

I need to replace the batteries in my remote control.

我需要更換遙控器入面嘅電池。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 08:00

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

Mexico 喺籌備 World Cup 期間面對唔少混亂同爭議,令當地民眾對賽事前景感到憂慮。雖然籌備過程充滿負面新聞,但編輯建議大家嘗試放下呢啲包袱,專注返足球賽事本身。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類大型國際體育盛事往往係融入社區嘅好機會,不妨留意下賽事進展,當作係同當地人交流嘅話題。

Mexico hoping football emerges from the chaos surrounding World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

sullied

Adjective形容詞

被玷污的、名聲受損的

EN

The reputation of the company was sullied by the recent financial scandal.

該公司的聲譽因最近的財務醜聞而受損。

buildup

Noun名詞

籌備期、準備階段

EN

There is a lot of excitement during the buildup to the annual summer festival.

在年度夏季節慶的籌備期間,氣氛非常熱鬧。

optimistic

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的

EN

She is optimistic about finding a new job before the end of the month.

她對於在月底前找到新工作感到樂觀。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 05:46

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

澳洲國家隊前鋒 Mo Touré 喺世界盃開鑼前夕缺席訓練,令外界擔心佢嘅傷患問題。由於 Mo Touré 近期多次受肌肉傷患困擾,佢能否趕及喺英國時間星期五嘅首場賽事上陣仍屬未知之數。澳洲隊醫療團隊目前表示情況樂觀,預計佢好快可以重返訓練場,但呢個變數無疑為球隊備戰增添唔少壓力。

Striker Mo Touré sends injury scare through Socceroos camp on eve of World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Injury

Noun名詞

受傷、傷勢

EN

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

因為膝蓋嚴重受傷,佢被迫停止踢足球。

Ahead of

Preposition介詞

在……之前

EN

We should finish the report ahead of the deadline.

我哋應該喺限期之前完成份報告。

History

Noun名詞

歷史、過往紀錄

EN

The company has a long history of providing excellent customer service.

呢間公司喺提供優質客戶服務方面有悠久嘅歷史。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 05:01

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近期爭議不斷,被批評喺處理 Omar Artan 事件上表現軟弱,甚至向 Donald Trump 卑躬屈膝。呢件事反映 Fifa 喺 Gianni Infantino 領導下,管治權力逐漸失控,令體育賽事淪為政治角力場,嚴重損害國際足協嘅公信力同獨立性,值得關注體育界點樣受政治勢力干預。

Omar Artan scandal reveals Gianni Infantino for what he is: one of sport’s greatest cowards
A

Vocabulary 生字

Prostrate

Verb動詞

屈服、俯伏、徹底順從

EN

He refused to prostrate himself before the demands of his competitors.

他拒絕向競爭對手的要求屈服。

Scandal

Noun名詞

醜聞、引起公憤嘅事

EN

The financial scandal caused a significant drop in the company's reputation.

這宗財務醜聞導致公司的聲譽大幅下滑。

Coward

Noun名詞

懦夫、膽小鬼

EN

It takes courage to admit your mistakes instead of acting like a coward.

承認錯誤需要勇氣,而不是像個懦夫一樣逃避。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 03:55

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

喺澳洲 Jamberoo Pub 嘅一角,隱藏住一個紀念澳洲足球傳奇 Johnny Warren 嘅小型博物館。呢個地方雖然唔起眼,但對於澳洲足球發展史嚟講意義重大。呢類社區酒吧除咗係社交場所,亦係保存本土文化同歷史嘅重要據點,反映出當地人點樣透過日常生活去傳承體育精神,值得移英港人留意呢種社區文化嘅保存方式。

Inside the country pub preserving Socceroos history in the Johnny Warren Museum
A

Vocabulary 生字

Preserve

Verb動詞

保存、維護

EN

We should do more to preserve the natural beauty of our local parks.

我哋應該做多啲嘢去保存公園嘅自然美景。

Tribute

Noun名詞

致敬、紀念物

EN

The concert was held as a tribute to the legendary musician.

呢場音樂會係為咗向嗰位傳奇音樂人致敬而舉行。

Hidden away

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

隱藏喺某處、唔容易被發現

EN

There is a quiet cafe hidden away in a small alley near the train station.

火車站附近嘅小巷入面,隱藏住一間好靜嘅咖啡店。

The Guardian
football·
11 Jun, 01:49

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 帶領 England 喺 Orlando 以 3-0 輕取 Costa Rica,展現出強大嘅爭標實力。呢場熱身賽證明咗 Thomas Tuchel 嘅戰術部署已經準備就緒,令球迷對即將到來嘅 World Cup 充滿信心。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場勝利唔單止係體育盛事,亦係融入當地社區、同鄰居打開話題嘅好機會。

‘I wished for that’: Tuchel insists England are ready for World Cup after warm-up stroll
A

Vocabulary 生字

cruising

Verb (present participle)動詞(現在分詞)

輕鬆地取得勝利或完成任務

EN

The team was cruising to victory in the final minutes of the game.

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘輕鬆邁向勝利。

warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身(活動或比賽)

EN

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

喺開始健身運動之前,做適當嘅熱身好重要。

impressive

Adjective形容詞

令人印象深刻的、出色的

EN

She gave an impressive presentation that convinced all the board members.

佢做咗一個令人印象深刻嘅簡報,說服咗所有董事會成員。

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football·
11 Jun, 01:18

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中文導讀

Jude Bellingham 喺對陣 Costa Rica 嘅賽事中表現出色,同 Harry Kane 建立咗極佳默契。呢場比賽證明咗佢嘅戰術價值,唔少評論認為 Thomas Tuchel 應該喺接下來嘅 World Cup 首戰將佢列入正選名單。對於關心英國足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個調動將會係決定英格蘭隊進攻效率嘅關鍵,值得喺英國時間星期五留意最新陣容公佈。

Jude Bellingham clicks alongside Kane at last. He should start in England’s World Cup opener
A

Vocabulary 生字

click

Verb動詞

(指人與人之間)合得來、產生默契

EN

We clicked the moment we met at the community centre.

我哋喺社區中心一見面就覺得好投契。

complete

Adjective形容詞

全面的、完美的、徹底的

EN

The new kitchen renovation is a complete success.

新廚房嘅裝修係一次非常成功嘅工程。

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、開場表演

EN

I have already bought tickets for the season opener at the local theatre.

我已經買咗飛去睇當地劇院嘅季度首場演出。

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football·
11 Jun, 00:13

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中文導讀

England 喺世界盃前最後一場熱身賽以 3-0 輕取 Costa Rica,狀態大勇。Declan Rice、Anthony Gordon 同 Ollie Watkins 分別建功,證明球隊進攻火力充足。呢場勝仗對提升球隊士氣好重要,亦顯示領隊喺陣容調動上已經有晒腹稿,準備好迎接即將到來嘅大賽挑戰,球迷可以對 England 嘅表現抱有期望。

Gordon makes his point as England breeze past Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up
A

Vocabulary 生字

breeze through

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

輕而易舉地完成某事

EN

She managed to breeze through the final exam without much preparation.

佢冇乜點溫書,就輕而易舉咁考完個期末試。

strike

Noun名詞

(足球中)射門、進球

EN

The striker scored a powerful strike from outside the penalty area.

嗰位前鋒喺禁區外射入咗一球勁射。

warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身活動

EN

Make sure to do a proper warm-up before you start your gym workout.

開始健身之前,記得要做足熱身運動。

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football·
11 Jun, 00:02

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中文導讀

Haiti 國家隊嘅 World Cup 球衣設計,最近被 Fifa 以含有「政治元素」為由拒絕。雖然球衣製造商強調設計並非政治表態,但 Fifa 對球衣圖案嘅審查標準向來嚴格。呢件事反映出國際體育賽事對政治符號嘅敏感度,亦提醒移英港人,喺英國參與各類活動時,若涉及敏感圖案或標語,必須留意相關機構嘅規章制度,以免引起不必要嘅爭議。

Haiti forced to change World Cup jerseys after Fifa rejects ‘political’ elements
A

Vocabulary 生字

Manufacturer

Noun名詞

製造商;生產商

EN

The manufacturer offers a two-year warranty on all electronic appliances.

該製造商為所有電子電器提供兩年保養。

Reject

Verb動詞

拒絕;駁回;不接納

EN

The bank decided to reject my application for a credit card due to insufficient income.

由於收入不足,銀行決定拒絕我嘅信用卡申請。

Intended

Adjective形容詞

預期的;打算的

EN

The new policy did not have the intended effect on reducing traffic congestion.

新政策並未達到預期中減少交通擠塞嘅效果。