Fri, Jun 12· 6月12日

26 stories · 78 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 23:32

BBC kicks off World Cup broadcast battle in Salford and provides contrast to ITV’s celebrity slop

Journalistic muscles were flexed with Ros Atkins fact-checking real-world issues with production offering merits more achievable by working from home

中文導讀

BBC 同 ITV 喺世界盃轉播權嘅競爭越演越烈。BBC 選擇喺 Salford 製作節目,強調新聞專業同事實查核,試圖同 ITV 嗰種偏向娛樂性嘅名人綜藝風格做出區隔。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場媒體大戰反映咗英國電視台點樣喺「資訊性」同「娛樂性」之間攞平衡,亦顯示 BBC 點樣透過製作模式轉型,去應對數碼時代嘅收視挑戰。

BBC kicks off World Cup broadcast battle in Salford and provides contrast to ITV’s celebrity slop
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Vocabulary 生字

flex

Verb動詞

展示實力、炫耀(能力或資源)

EN

The company is flexing its marketing muscles to attract more customers this season.

呢間公司正喺度展示佢哋嘅市場推廣實力,務求喺呢個季度吸引更多顧客。

contrast

Noun名詞

對比、差異

EN

There is a sharp contrast between the quiet countryside and the busy city centre.

寧靜嘅鄉郊同繁忙嘅市中心形成強烈對比。

achievable

Adjective形容詞

可達成嘅、做得到嘅

EN

Setting small, daily goals makes your long-term plan much more achievable.

設定細小嘅每日目標,會令你嘅長遠計劃更容易達成。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 23:10

Ex-West Ham director would not be in involved in inquiry into David Sullivan

Tara Warren of the Independent Football Regulator was an executive director at West Ham until December

中文導讀

Independent Football Regulator 嘅 Tara Warren 曾任職 West Ham 行政董事直至去年 12 月。由於佢同 David Sullivan 關係密切,外界質疑佢喺未來針對 David Sullivan 嘅調查中,能否保持中立。呢件事反映英國足球監管機構喺人事任命上,必須嚴格處理利益衝突,以確保監管公信力,避免球會管理層同監管者之間出現瓜葛。

Ex-West Ham director would not be in involved in inquiry into David Sullivan
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Vocabulary 生字

Inquiry

Noun名詞

正式調查、查詢

EN

The local council has launched an inquiry into the cause of the recent power outage.

地方議會已經針對近期停電嘅原因展開調查。

Executive

Noun名詞

行政人員、高層管理人員

EN

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

間公司正喺度搵緊一位新嘅市場部高層嚟帶領團隊。

Conflict of interest

Noun phrase名詞短語

利益衝突

EN

You should declare any potential conflict of interest before accepting the new project.

喺接受新項目之前,你應該申報任何潛在嘅利益衝突。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 22:21

Supersub Cyle Larin rescues point for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina

The forward came off the bench to score Canada’s 78th-minute equaliser in their 1-1 World Cup Group B draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina

中文導讀

喺呢場 World Cup Group B 賽事入面,Canada 憑住後備入替嘅前鋒 Cyle Larin 喺英國時間 78 分鐘射入追平一球,最終同 Bosnia and Herzegovina 打成 1-1 平手。雖然只係攞到一分,但對於 Canada 嚟講,呢場波展現咗球隊喺落後情況下依然有韌力,對之後嘅出線形勢相當關鍵。

Supersub Cyle Larin rescues point for Canada against Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Vocabulary 生字

Supersub

Noun名詞

超級後備,指經常喺後備入替後取得入球或改變戰局嘅球員

EN

The coach decided to bring on his supersub in the final minutes to secure the win.

教練決定喺最後幾分鐘派佢位超級後備上陣,以確保勝局。

Equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分嘅入球

EN

They managed to score an equaliser just before the final whistle.

佢哋喺完場哨聲響起前成功射入追平一球。

Draw

Noun名詞

平手,和局

EN

The match ended in a draw after both teams failed to score in the second half.

由於兩隊喺下半場都冇入波,比賽最終以和局告終。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 22:00

Scotland bid to exorcise World Cup ghosts by breaking group stage barrier

Steve Clarke’s team start against Haiti in Foxborough with growing optimism of ending their pattern of failure on the biggest stage

中文導讀

Steve Clarke 帶領嘅 Scotland 代表隊即將喺 Foxborough 對戰 Haiti。今次賽事對佢哋嚟講意義重大,因為球隊一直未能突破分組賽魔咒。隨住球員狀態提升,外界對佢哋今次表現充滿期待,睇吓佢哋能否喺英國時間星期五嘅賽事中,擺脫過往大賽表現平平嘅陰影,成功晉級。

Scotland bid to exorcise World Cup ghosts by breaking group stage barrier
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Vocabulary 生字

Optimism

Noun名詞

樂觀;樂觀主義

EN

There is a growing sense of optimism that the local economy will improve next year.

對於明年本地經濟將會好轉,社會上出現咗一股日益增長嘅樂觀情緒。

Barrier

Noun名詞

障礙;隔閡

EN

Learning the local language is the first step to overcoming the communication barrier.

學習當地語言係克服溝通障礙嘅第一步。

Pattern

Noun名詞

模式;規律

EN

I have noticed a recurring pattern in how the train schedules change during the weekend.

我留意到週末期間火車班次嘅變動有一個重複出現嘅規律。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 20:51

‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener

Claudia Sheinbaum has said she gave her ticket to Mexico’s opening World Cup game to a young female soccer fan

中文導讀

墨西哥總統 Claudia Sheinbaum 喺英國時間星期一解釋,點解佢無出席世界盃揭幕戰。佢表示門票價格極之昂貴,認為作為國家元首,喺經濟壓力下應該帶頭節儉,所以決定將自己嗰張門票送畀一位年輕女球迷。呢件事反映出 Claudia Sheinbaum 試圖建立親民形象,同時亦顯示各國領袖喺面對大型賽事門票通脹時,亦開始關注公眾對奢侈消費嘅觀感。

‘Tickets are very expensive’: Mexican president Sheinbaum explains why she did not attend World Cup opener
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Vocabulary 生字

Opener

Noun名詞

揭幕戰、開幕活動

EN

We are planning to go to the season opener at the local stadium this weekend.

我哋計劃呢個週末去本地球場睇賽季揭幕戰。

Afford

Verb動詞

負擔得起

EN

I cannot afford to buy a new car right now because I am saving for a house.

我依家負擔唔起買新車,因為我要儲錢買樓。

Attendance

Noun名詞

出席、到場人數

EN

Regular attendance at school is essential for students to keep up with their studies.

學生必須經常返學,先可以跟得上學習進度。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 19:08

Scotland played Traitors to give players voice before World Cup opener, says Robertson

The captain said the game helped pass the time in training camp before Scotland take on the 83rd-ranked Haiti on Saturday in Boston

中文導讀

Scotland 女足隊長 Robertson 透露,喺備戰 World Cup 期間,球隊透過玩《The Traitors》呢類心理遊戲嚟放鬆心情,同時畀球員有更多機會表達意見。呢種團體活動唔單止係消磨時間,仲有助凝聚士氣,應付英國時間星期六喺 Boston 對陣 Haiti 嘅首場賽事。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種透過遊戲建立團隊溝通嘅方式,喺職場或社區活動都好值得參考。

Scotland played Traitors to give players voice before World Cup opener, says Robertson
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Vocabulary 生字

Opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、開幕活動或開場白

EN

We are planning a small party as the season opener for our local football club.

我哋正計劃搞個小型派對,作為我哋地區足球會嘅賽季揭幕戰。

Pass the time

Phrasal verb片語動詞

消磨時間、打發時間

EN

I brought a book to the station to help pass the time while waiting for my delayed train.

我帶咗本書去車站,用嚟打發等緊誤點火車嘅時間。

Voice

Verb動詞

表達(意見或感受)

EN

Many residents voiced their concerns about the new housing development during the town hall meeting.

喺市政廳會議期間,好多居民都表達咗佢哋對新房屋發展項目嘅擔憂。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 18:56

Rangers target Derek McInnes from Hearts as replacement for Danny Röhl

Rangers are likely to move for the Hearts manager, Derek McInnes, if Danny Röhl completes a move to RB Salzburg

中文導讀

Rangers 領隊位置出現變數,如果現任領隊 Danny Röhl 決定轉投 RB Salzburg,球會管理層已鎖定 Hearts 領隊 Derek McInnes 作為接替人選。呢單人事變動對蘇格蘭球壇影響深遠,球迷要密切留意英國時間未來幾日嘅官方公佈,睇吓呢場領隊爭奪戰點樣發展。

Rangers target Derek McInnes from Hearts as replacement for Danny Röhl
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Vocabulary 生字

Replacement

Noun名詞

替代品、替換者

EN

I need to find a replacement for my broken coffee machine.

我需要搵個替代品嚟換走我部壞咗嘅咖啡機。

Complete

Verb動詞

完成、結束

EN

Please complete the application form before you leave the office.

請喺離開辦公室之前填妥份申請表。

Likely

Adjective形容詞

很可能的、有機會的

EN

It is likely to rain later this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.

今日下晝好大機會落雨,記得帶遮。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 18:32

Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused

The Ghana defender Thomas Partey will miss their opening World Cup game against Panama after being refused a visa to Canada, where the game is being staged in Toronto

中文導讀

Ghana 國家隊後衛 Thomas Partey 因為簽證申請被拒,將會缺席喺 Toronto 舉行嘅 World Cup 首場對陣 Panama 嘅賽事。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗即使係頂級運動員,喺處理跨國簽證申請時同樣會遇到行政阻滯。大家喺英國生活,申請各類簽證或文件時,務必預留充足時間,並確保所有證明文件齊全,以免影響行程。

Thomas Partey out of Ghana’s World Cup opener after visa application to Canada refused
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Vocabulary 生字

refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕、拒收

EN

The bank refused my application for a credit card because I have no credit history.

銀行拒絕咗我嘅信用卡申請,因為我冇信貸紀錄。

staged

Verb動詞

舉辦、籌辦(活動)

EN

The local community centre staged a charity event to raise money for the homeless.

社區中心舉辦咗一場慈善活動,為無家可歸者籌款。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的

EN

I was nervous during my opening speech at the conference.

喺會議嘅開場演講入面,我感到好緊張。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 17:06

‘More pressure than the president’: Ancelotti sets out to end Brazil’s World Cup drought

Their last triumph was in 2002 but their Italian head coach, without Neymar against Morocco, brings ‘joy and enthusiasm’

中文導讀

Carlo Ancelotti 執教 Brazil 國家隊備受矚目,外界視佢為結束球隊自 2002 年後世界盃冠軍荒嘅關鍵。雖然 Neymar 因傷缺陣,但呢位意大利籍主帥依然致力喺球隊注入新活力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗頂級足球管理層喺面對巨大輿論壓力下,點樣調整戰術同心態,值得足球迷留意。

‘More pressure than the president’: Ancelotti sets out to end Brazil’s World Cup drought
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Vocabulary 生字

Drought

Noun名詞

長期缺乏某樣嘢(原指旱災,現常用於體育或經濟領域指長期無贏過獎項或無進帳)

EN

The team finally ended their ten-year trophy drought after winning the final match.

嗰支球隊喺贏咗決賽之後,終於結束咗十年無獎盃嘅乾旱期。

Enthusiasm

Noun名詞

熱忱、熱情

EN

She showed great enthusiasm for the new project and volunteered to lead the team.

佢對新項目表現出極大熱忱,並主動提出帶領團隊。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

It is important to stay calm when you are under pressure at work.

當你喺工作上承受壓力時,保持冷靜係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 16:59

Refcam offers fresh perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting

World Cup usage focused on replays of goals from a unique angle offering the viewer greater depth to watch from home

中文導讀

足球轉播技術又有新突破,Refcam 呢種安裝喺球證身上嘅鏡頭,將會改變觀眾睇波體驗。呢項技術唔單止令觀眾可以從球證視角睇到比賽細節,仲提供咗更深層次嘅臨場感。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,未來喺屋企睇直播,好大機會可以透過呢種新視角,更清楚睇到球員喺場上嘅互動同埋關鍵判決,令觀賽體驗更加立體。

Refcam offers fresh perspective to hint at future of football broadcasting
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Vocabulary 生字

Perspective

Noun名詞

角度、觀點或視角

EN

You should try to look at the situation from a different perspective.

你應該試吓從另一個角度去睇呢件事。

Broadcasting

Noun名詞

廣播或播放(電視、電台節目)

EN

The company specializes in digital broadcasting services for local events.

呢間公司專門提供本地活動嘅數碼廣播服務。

Unique

Adjective形容詞

獨特的、唯一的

EN

This shop offers a unique collection of handmade gifts.

呢間舖頭提供一系列獨特嘅手工禮物。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 15:36

The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling

In today’s Football Daily: the Geopolitics World Cup is under way

中文導讀

呢篇 Football Daily 借世界盃做引子,探討體育背後嘅地緣政治角力。雖然足球賽事往往被視為純粹嘅競技,但其實主辦國嘅選擇同球場上嘅互動,往往反映緊國際關係嘅微妙變化。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞唔單止係娛樂,更加可以了解英國媒體點樣解讀全球政治趨勢,係融入當地文化同提升國際視野嘅好機會。

The ‘Azteca’ delivers as hosts and ghosts give us that World Cup feeling
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Vocabulary 生字

Geopolitics

Noun名詞

地緣政治,指地理因素對國際政治同外交政策嘅影響

EN

Understanding the region's geopolitics is essential for any business planning to invest there.

了解該地區嘅地緣政治,對於任何計劃喺嗰度投資嘅企業嚟講都係必要嘅。

Host

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

主辦方;主辦,指提供場地或資源舉辦活動

EN

Our city is proud to host the annual international film festival next month.

我哋城市好榮幸下個月可以主辦年度國際電影節。

Reflect

Verb動詞

反映,指顯示出某種情況或特徵

EN

The high prices in the shop reflect the current inflation in the economy.

店入面嘅高物價反映咗目前經濟嘅通貨膨脹情況。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 15:18

Do you live in a World Cup host city? We’d love to hear your stories

If you live in one of the 16 cities in Mexico, Canada and the US that will host games this summer, we would be delighted to hear from you

中文導讀

2026年世界盃將會喺Mexico、Canada同埋US舉行,主辦方依家公開徵集呢16個主辦城市居民嘅故事。如果你剛好移居到呢啲城市,不妨分享你對賽事嘅睇法或者當地生活點滴。呢類參與式新聞報道,係當地媒體了解社區聲音嘅常見做法,亦係融入社區嘅好機會。

Do you live in a World Cup host city? We’d love to hear your stories
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Vocabulary 生字

Host

Verb動詞

主辦;舉辦

EN

Our city is going to host a music festival next month.

我哋城市下個月會舉辦一個音樂節。

Delighted

Adjective形容詞

高興的;欣喜的

EN

I would be delighted to help you with your project.

我很樂意協助你完成呢個計劃。

Community

Noun名詞

社區;群體

EN

It is important to build a strong sense of community in the neighbourhood.

喺鄰里之間建立強大嘅社區意識好重要。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 14:28

Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’

Fox is facing criticism from fans in the US after introducing full-screen adverts while players take hydration breaks during its World Cup broadcasts

中文導讀

Fox 喺轉播 World Cup 期間,趁球員飲水休息嗰陣插播全螢幕廣告,引起美國觀眾極大不滿。呢種做法被批評係破壞觀賽體驗,令球迷覺得好反感。對於習慣咗英國廣播機構(例如 BBC 或 ITV)喺體育賽事中保持專業、唔會隨意打斷比賽節奏嘅移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗美國商業電視台同英國電視文化喺廣告處理上嘅明顯差異。

Fox’s full-screen ads during World Cup hydration breaks cause dismay in US: ‘Absolute nonsense’
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Vocabulary 生字

Dismay

Noun名詞

沮喪、失望、驚惶

EN

To the team's dismay, the project was cancelled at the last minute.

令團隊感到失望嘅係,個項目喺最後一刻被取消咗。

Broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放

EN

The local station will broadcast the concert live this evening.

本地電台將會喺今晚現場直播呢場音樂會。

Nonsense

Noun名詞

胡鬧、廢話、荒謬嘅事

EN

I don't have time to listen to such nonsense.

我冇時間聽呢啲廢話。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 13:42

World Cup schedule today: How to watch USA v Paraguay, TV & live stream Friday 12 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Friday 12 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options.

中文導讀

各位球迷留意,World Cup 賽事進入白熱化階段。英國時間星期五 12 June 會有 USA 對 Paraguay 嘅賽事。如果你想喺屋企睇直播,呢篇報道整理咗詳細嘅開波時間、電視轉播頻道同埋網上直播連結。對於移英港人嚟講,熟悉點樣透過當地媒體平台收睇體育賽事,係融入英國生活娛樂嘅重要一環,建議大家預先檢查好相關嘅訂閱服務同播放時間。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch USA v Paraguay, TV & live stream Friday 12 June
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Vocabulary 生字

Schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

Please check the train schedule before you head to the station.

去車站之前,請先查閱火車時間表。

Broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放

EN

The local channel will broadcast the documentary later this evening.

本地頻道將會喺今晚稍後時間播放呢套紀錄片。

Subscription

Noun名詞

訂閱(服務)

EN

I decided to cancel my monthly magazine subscription to save some money.

我決定取消每月嘅雜誌訂閱,慳返啲錢。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 13:17

Beth Mead describes moving to Manchester City as a ‘no-brainer’

Beth Mead, who has left Arsenal with the expiry of her contract, said: ‘I am excited to start a new chapter here’

中文導讀

英格蘭女子足球代表隊球星 Beth Mead 喺合約屆滿後,正式離開 Arsenal 加盟 Manchester City。Beth Mead 形容今次轉會係一個「no-brainer」,即係話決定非常容易,完全唔使諗。對於 Manchester City 嚟講,簽入呢位頂級前鋒無疑係增強實力嘅重要一步,而 Beth Mead 亦表示好期待喺新球會展開職業生涯新一頁。

Beth Mead describes moving to Manchester City as a ‘no-brainer’
A

Vocabulary 生字

no-brainer

Noun名詞

顯而易見嘅決定;唔使諗都知係好選擇嘅事

EN

Accepting the job offer with a higher salary and better benefits was a complete no-brainer.

接受呢份人工更高、福利更好嘅工作邀請,簡直係唔使諗都知要點揀。

expiry

Noun名詞

期滿;截止;終止

EN

Please check the expiry date on your passport before booking your flight.

訂機票之前,請先檢查你護照嘅有效期。

chapter

Noun名詞

章節;(人生或事業的)新階段

EN

Moving to a new city feels like the start of an exciting new chapter in my life.

搬去新城市住,感覺就好似我人生展開咗一個令人興奮嘅新階段。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 12:00

France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right

Michel Platini is among the former players to accuse the captain of creating a distraction as Didier Deschamps defends his captain’s right to speak

中文導讀

法國隊長 Kylian Mbappé 喺歐洲國家盃期間公開批評極右翼勢力,引發球壇爭議。Michel Platini 等名宿認為佢嘅言論會令球隊分心,但領隊 Didier Deschamps 就力撐球員有表達自由。呢件事反映體育界喺政治敏感時期,點樣平衡球員個人立場同球隊備戰工作,喺英國生活嘅港人亦可以留意呢類關於公眾人物言論自由嘅討論。

France followed to World Cup by home politics after Mbappé’s swipe at far right
A

Vocabulary 生字

Distraction

Noun名詞

分心嘅事物;令人注意力分散嘅嘢

EN

Please turn off your phone so it doesn't become a distraction during the meeting.

請熄咗你部電話,以免喺開會期間造成分心。

Defend

Verb動詞

捍衛;辯護;保護

EN

It is important to defend your rights if you feel you have been treated unfairly.

如果你覺得自己受到唔公平對待,捍衛自己嘅權利係好重要嘅。

Swipe

Noun名詞

抨擊;批評(通常指尖銳嘅言論)

EN

The manager took a swipe at the team's poor performance during the press conference.

經理喺記者會上抨擊咗團隊嘅差劣表現。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 12:00

Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England

Leaving Cole Palmer at home surprised me but I know Thomas from Chelsea – he’s the type of coach to die on his sword

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 正式接掌英格蘭國家隊,引起唔少球迷討論。雖然佢喺 Chelsea 時期嘅用人方針曾惹爭議,但佢嘅戰術執行力同決心不容小覷。呢位德國籍教練能否帶領英格蘭喺國際賽場取得突破,將會係未來幾年英國體壇焦點。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞有助融入當地社交圈子,了解英國人對足球嘅熱情同期望。

Nobody should underestimate what Thomas Tuchel can do with England
A

Vocabulary 生字

Underestimate

Verb動詞

低估

EN

Never underestimate the amount of time it takes to complete a home renovation project.

千祈唔好低估完成家居裝修工程所需嘅時間。

Surprise

Verb動詞

使驚訝

EN

It did not surprise me that the train was delayed due to the heavy rain.

火車因為大雨而延誤,呢件事一啲都唔令我感到驚訝。

Coach

Noun名詞

教練

EN

The fitness coach helped me design a workout routine that fits my busy schedule.

健身教練幫我設計咗一套適合我繁忙日程嘅運動計劃。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 10:54

Kenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64

The former Watford and Wales player Kenny Jackett, who managed clubs including Millwall and Wolves, has died at the age of 64

中文導讀

前 Watford 同 Wales 球員兼資深領隊 Kenny Jackett 離世,享年 64 歲。佢喺執教生涯中曾帶領 Millwall 同 Wolves 取得佳績,喺英國球壇廣受尊重。對於移英港人嚟講,Kenny Jackett 嘅離世唔單止係體育界嘅損失,亦反映咗英國足球文化中,領隊對球會發展嘅深遠影響。英國時間星期三,各界紛紛對呢位資深足球人表達哀悼。

Kenny Jackett, former Wales and Watford player and successful manager, dies aged 64
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pass away

Phrasal verb片語動詞

去世、過世(較委婉嘅講法)

EN

My neighbour passed away peacefully in his sleep last night.

我嘅鄰居昨晚喺睡夢中安詳離世。

Legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留畀後世嘅影響

EN

The teacher left a lasting legacy on her students through her dedication.

嗰位老師憑藉佢嘅奉獻精神,對學生產生咗深遠嘅影響。

Respect

Noun/Verb名詞/動詞

尊重、敬重

EN

It is important to show respect for different cultures when living in a new country.

喺新國家生活時,尊重唔同文化係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 10:00

Tartan Army toast Scotland’s World Cup return: ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Of all the bases Scotland fans could have found for their World Cup journey, it had to be the city renowned for chasing the English out of town

中文導讀

Scotland 國家足球隊成功打入 World Cup,令一眾 Tartan Army 粉絲極度興奮。雖然今次賽事地點選址備受爭議,但球迷依然視之為一生難得嘅盛事,紛紛遠赴當地支持。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種體育狂熱係了解英國社會文化嘅好機會,亦反映咗足球喺當地人心中嘅崇高地位,係凝聚社區嘅重要力量。

Tartan Army toast Scotland’s World Cup return: ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Renowned

Adjective形容詞

著名的、有聲望的

EN

The local bakery is renowned for its freshly baked sourdough bread.

呢間麵包店以佢新鮮出爐嘅酸種麵包而聞名。

Journey

Noun名詞

旅程、過程

EN

Learning a new language is a long journey that requires patience and practice.

學習一門新語言係一個需要耐性同練習嘅漫長過程。

Opportunity

Noun名詞

機會、良機

EN

This job offers a great opportunity to gain experience in the tech industry.

呢份工提供咗一個喺科技行業累積經驗嘅大好機會。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 09:40

Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms pose risk to World Cup

With matches in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada, players and fans face an array of weather-related challenges

中文導讀

即將舉行嘅 World Cup 橫跨 US、Mexico 同 Canada 多個城市,球員同球迷將要面對極端天氣挑戰。由於比賽場地分佈廣泛,氣溫、濕度同雷暴風險將成為賽事關鍵變數。對於計劃外遊觀賽嘅移英港人嚟講,除咗要留意當地天氣預報,亦要做好防暑同應對惡劣天氣嘅準備,確保行程順利。

Weather tracker: heat, humidity and thunderstorms pose risk to World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

humidity

Noun名詞

濕度;潮濕

EN

The high humidity makes the summer heat feel much more intense.

高濕度令夏日嘅酷熱感覺更加強烈。

pose

Verb動詞

造成(威脅、問題等)

EN

Heavy rain can pose a serious risk to drivers on the motorway.

大雨可能會對高速公路嘅駕駛者造成嚴重風險。

array

Noun名詞

一系列;大量

EN

The supermarket offers a wide array of fresh vegetables and fruits.

呢間超級市場提供一系列豐富嘅新鮮蔬菜同水果。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 08:00

Julen Lopetegui: ‘Going to the World Cup just for the sake of going is stupid’

Eight years on from being sacked by Spain on the eve of the World Cup, Julen Lopetegui will get his chance on the big stage as head coach of Qatar

中文導讀

前 Spain 國家隊主教練 Julen Lopetegui 喺 2018 年世界盃前夕被解僱,事隔八年,佢終於有機會以 Qatar 國家隊主教練身份重返世界盃舞台。佢強調參與大賽唔應該只係為咗「湊數」,必須要有競爭力。呢次復出對佢個人職業生涯意義重大,亦反映咗足球教練喺高壓環境下嘅起跌,係足球界值得關注嘅話題。

Julen Lopetegui: ‘Going to the World Cup just for the sake of going is stupid’
A

Vocabulary 生字

sacked

Verb動詞

被解僱、炒魷魚

EN

He was sacked from his job after failing to meet the quarterly targets.

佢因為未能達到季度目標而被解僱。

for the sake of

Idiom慣用語

為了……起見、純粹為了……

EN

She started exercising for the sake of her health rather than to lose weight.

佢開始運動係為了健康著想,而唔係為咗減肥。

competitive

Adjective形容詞

有競爭力的、好勝的

EN

The company needs to lower its prices to remain competitive in the market.

呢間公司需要降低價格,先可以喺市場保持競爭力。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 07:41

Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers

The show featuring a host of Latin American talent was over in a flash, leaving those at the Estadio Azteca wanting more

中文導讀

墨西哥 Estadio Azteca 舉行嘅 World Cup 開幕禮雖然時間唔長,但表演陣容鼎盛,融合咗拉丁美洲文化特色,令現場觀眾意猶未盡。呢類大型體育盛事嘅開幕儀式,往往係主辦國展示軟實力嘅重要窗口,亦係全球體育迷關注嘅焦點,無論係娛樂性定係文化教育意義都相當高,值得留意後續賽事嘅文化交流。

Entertaining, even educational: Mexico’s World Cup opening ceremony delivers
A

Vocabulary 生字

in a flash

idiom成語

轉眼間、極快地

EN

The weekend went by in a flash, and it is already Monday morning.

個週末轉眼就過咗,話咁快又係星期一朝早。

feature

verb動詞

以...為特色、由...主演

EN

The new menu features a variety of seasonal vegetables sourced from local farms.

呢個新餐牌以多款由本地農場採購嘅時令蔬菜作為特色。

wanting more

phrase片語

意猶未盡、渴望更多

EN

The performance was so captivating that the audience was left wanting more.

場表演實在太精彩,令觀眾意猶未盡。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 02:23

A thunderous triumph at the Azteca offers respite from strife on Mexico City’s streets

One of football’s great arenas roared as El Tri eased past South Africa, offering fans a fleeting escape from the tensions gripping the capital

中文導讀

Mexico City 近期社會氣氛緊張,但喺 Azteca 舉行嘅一場足球賽事,就令當地市民暫時忘卻煩惱。El Tri 喺比賽中輕取 South Africa,呢場勝利唔單止係體育成就,更為處於動盪中嘅城市提供咗難得嘅喘息空間,反映體育活動喺社會壓力下,依然係凝聚人心同舒緩情緒嘅重要出口。

A thunderous triumph at the Azteca offers respite from strife on Mexico City’s streets
A

Vocabulary 生字

Respite

Noun名詞

暫時嘅休息、喘息機會

EN

A short walk in the park provided a welcome respite from the busy workday.

喺公園散步一陣,為繁忙嘅工作日提供咗難得嘅喘息機會。

Fleeting

Adjective形容詞

短暫嘅、轉瞬即逝嘅

EN

We caught a fleeting glimpse of the deer before it disappeared into the forest.

我哋喺隻鹿消失喺森林之前,見到佢轉瞬即逝嘅身影。

Tension

Noun名詞

緊張局勢、心理壓力

EN

There is a lot of tension in the office because of the upcoming project deadline.

因為就快到項目截止日期,辦公室入面充滿咗緊張氣氛。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 01:47

Pochettino preaches relaxation as USMNT’s 2026 World Cup debut looms

The US coach confirmed that all 26 players are available for selection, but said no rousing pregame speech is planned ahead of Friday’s World Cup opener

中文導讀

美國國家隊教練 Mauricio Pochettino 喺英國時間星期五嘅世界盃首戰前夕,強調唔會刻意搞激勵演講,反而希望球員保持放鬆心態。對於呢支目標直指 2026 年世界盃嘅球隊嚟講,Pochettino 嘅管理哲學係想球員喺無壓力下發揮最佳水平。今次 26 人大軍全員健康,隨時準備上陣,呢種冷靜備戰嘅策略,或者會成為球隊未來大賽嘅關鍵。

Pochettino preaches relaxation as USMNT’s 2026 World Cup debut looms
A

Vocabulary 生字

relaxation

Noun名詞

放鬆、鬆弛

EN

I find gardening to be a great form of relaxation after a busy week at work.

我覺得喺忙碌嘅一週工作後,園藝係一種好好嘅放鬆方式。

available

Adjective形容詞

可用的、有空的、隨時待命的

EN

Please check if there are any seats available on the train for tomorrow morning.

請查下聽朝嗰班火車仲有無位。

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

The young actor made his professional debut in a small theatre production last night.

嗰位年輕演員昨晚喺一套小型劇場製作入面首次專業亮相。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 00:47

Jesse Marsch says he had to ‘beg’ US players to sing anthem as he talks up Canada’s pride

Canada coach said his players will embrace the pressure of a World Cup debut at home against Bosnia and Herzegovina

中文導讀

Canada 國家隊主教練 Jesse Marsch 近期喺傳媒訪問中,提到自己曾經要「懇求」球員喺賽前唱國歌,藉此強調國家榮譽感。隨住 2026 世界盃即將喺 Canada 主辦,Jesse Marsch 希望透過呢種儀式感,令球員喺主場壓力下更有凝聚力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗體育文化中,教練點樣透過心理建設去提升團隊士氣,亦係了解當地體育文化嘅一個切入點。

Jesse Marsch says he had to ‘beg’ US players to sing anthem as he talks up Canada’s pride
A

Vocabulary 生字

Embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(機會或挑戰)

EN

You should embrace the opportunity to learn a new skill when you move to a new country.

當你搬到新國家時,應該要欣然接受學習新技能嘅機會。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

It is normal to feel some pressure when you start a new job in a different environment.

喺唔同環境開展新工作時,感到有啲壓力係好正常嘅。

Debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

The young actor made his professional debut in a local theatre production last night.

嗰位年輕演員昨晚喺一場本地劇場製作中首次亮相。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jun, 00:05

Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’

The Socceroos have spoken of their pride in their heritage and playing for the national team as they prepare for the World Cup

中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 喺備戰 World Cup 期間,發佈咗一段關於移民議題嘅宣傳片。佢哋透過分享自身多元文化背景,強調足球運動應該係屬於每一個人,唔分種族同出身。呢個舉動喺現今社會極具意義,反映體育界正積極利用影響力,推動社會共融,對移英港人嚟講,亦係一個關於融入新環境同接納多元價值嘅正面訊息。

Socceroos promote multiculturalism with video address on immigration: ‘Football is for everyone’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Multiculturalism

Noun名詞

多元文化主義,指社會中存在多種文化背景並存嘅狀態

EN

Living in a big city allows you to experience the benefits of multiculturalism through food and festivals.

住喺大城市,你可以透過飲食同節慶體驗到多元文化主義嘅好處。

Heritage

Noun名詞

遺產、傳統,指一個民族或個人繼承自祖先嘅文化、歷史或特質

EN

She is very proud of her family heritage and often wears traditional clothes during special occasions.

佢對自己嘅家族傳統感到好自豪,喺特別場合經常會著傳統服飾。

Address

Verb動詞

處理、應對,指針對某個問題採取行動或發表正式演說

EN

The manager called a meeting to address the concerns raised by the staff regarding the new working hours.

經理召開咗一個會議,以處理員工對於新工作時間所提出嘅疑慮。