Sun, Jun 14· 6月14日

26 stories · 78 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 23:22

Fortune favours Kamada as Japan rescue World Cup draw with Netherlands

Daichi Kamada deflected in an 88th-minute equaliser as Japan drew 2-2 with the Netherlands, who led through Virgil van Dijk then Crysencio Summerville

中文導讀

日本國家隊喺對陣 Netherlands 嘅賽事中,憑藉 Daichi Kamada 喺比賽尾段嘅入球,成功逼和對手 2-2。雖然 Netherlands 先後由 Virgil van Dijk 同 Crysencio Summerville 取得入球領先,但日本隊展現韌力,喺比賽最後關頭搶回一分。呢場賽事反映日本隊喺國際賽場上嘅競爭力,即使面對強敵依然能夠保持進攻威脅,係近期國際足球賽事中值得留意嘅戰果。

Fortune favours Kamada as Japan rescue World Cup draw with Netherlands
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Vocabulary 生字

deflect

Verb動詞

使偏轉、改變方向

EN

The goalkeeper managed to deflect the ball away from the goal.

守門員成功將個波拍走,令佢偏離龍門方向。

equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分嘅入球

EN

They scored an equaliser in the final minutes of the match.

佢哋喺比賽最後幾分鐘射入追平比分嘅一球。

rescue

Verb動詞

拯救、挽救

EN

The late investment helped to rescue the struggling business.

呢筆後期嘅投資成功挽救咗間陷入困境嘅公司。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 20:17

Curaçao enjoy their moment but Havertz and ruthless Germany show no mercy

Livano Comenencia’s equaliser will live long in the memory but Germany showed their class with a 7-1 win in the Group E opener

中文導讀

喺 Group E 首場賽事,Curaçao 雖然憑藉 Livano Comenencia 嘅入球一度追平,令球迷留下深刻印象,但 Germany 隨後展現出強大嘅實力,以 7-1 大勝對手。呢場比賽反映出 Germany 喺國際賽事中嘅統治力,即使面對韌性十足嘅對手,依然能夠保持冷靜並執行高效嘅進攻戰術,最終以壓倒性優勢全取三分,證明佢哋係小組出線嘅大熱門。

Curaçao enjoy their moment but Havertz and ruthless Germany show no mercy
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Vocabulary 生字

equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分嘅入球

EN

The team scored a late equaliser to force a draw in the final minutes of the match.

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘射入追平分,迫和對手。

ruthless

Adjective形容詞

無情嘅、冷酷嘅(形容做事果斷、不留情面)

EN

The company was ruthless in cutting costs to ensure its survival during the economic downturn.

嗰間公司喺經濟低迷時期,為咗生存而無情地削減開支。

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、揭幕戰

EN

We are planning to attend 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。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 20:10

‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success

Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites

中文導讀

Spain 喺贏得 Euro 2024 後,依然保持強勢,球隊陣容雖然有所調整,但整體戰術同信心依然維持喺頂峰。作為歐洲冠軍,佢哋唔單止冇因為壓力而退縮,反而好享受被視為大賽熱門嘅感覺。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞可以幫你融入英國嘅社交圈子,因為足球文化喺英國係非常重要嘅話題,了解強隊嘅心態同動向,絕對係同當地人打開話匣子嘅好方法。

‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success
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Vocabulary 生字

Bullish

Adjective形容詞

對前景充滿信心、樂觀、強勢

EN

The manager is bullish about the company's growth prospects for the next quarter.

經理對公司下季度的增長前景充滿信心。

Evolve

Verb動詞

逐步發展、演變、進化

EN

Our teaching methods have evolved significantly over the past few years.

我們的教學方法在過去幾年間已經有了顯著的演變。

Embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(觀念或改變)

EN

It is important to embrace new technology if you want to stay competitive in the workplace.

如果你想在職場保持競爭力,欣然接受新技術是非常重要的。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 19:14

A New York night: the World Cup may be in town but the Knicks rule in Manhattan

The bar may have been busy for the football but it was nothing compared with the crowd that surged in as team ended 53-year wait for the NBA title

中文導讀

雖然World Cup賽事喺Manhattan酒吧吸引唔少球迷,但Knicks嘅表現明顯更受當地人關注。球隊結束長達53年嘅冠軍荒,令全城陷入瘋狂。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗美國體育文化對城市氛圍嘅強大影響力,即使面對國際級大型賽事,本地球隊嘅歷史性勝利依然係當地人心中嘅首選話題。

A New York night: the World Cup may be in town but the Knicks rule in Manhattan
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Vocabulary 生字

surge

Verb動詞

湧入、激增

EN

The crowd surged into the shopping centre as soon as the doors opened.

商場大門一開,人群隨即湧入。

rule

Verb動詞

主宰、統治、佔據主導地位

EN

In this neighbourhood, the local coffee shop rules the morning routine.

喺呢個社區,嗰間咖啡店主宰咗大家嘅晨間習慣。

in town

Idiom慣用語

在城內、到訪某地

EN

Many tourists are in town for the annual music festival this weekend.

呢個週末有好多遊客嚟到呢個城市參加年度音樂節。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 19:00

‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Eze would take England penalty despite Arsenal shootout miss

The playmaker also dismissed the idea of changing his stuttered runup spot-kick technique, saying: ‘If there is a penalty to take I’ll be there again’

中文導讀

Crystal Palace 中場球星 Eberechi Eze 近期喺對陣 Arsenal 嘅賽事中射失十二碼,引起外界對佢獨特嘅「停頓式」助跑技巧有唔少質疑。不過,Eberechi Eze 公開表示唔會改變呢種踢法,仲強調只要球隊需要,佢絕對會再次挺身而出操刀。呢種展現心理質素同堅持個人風格嘅態度,喺職業足球界相當值得留意。

‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Eze would take England penalty despite Arsenal shootout miss
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Vocabulary 生字

dismiss

Verb動詞

對某事不予理會、認為不重要或不予考慮

EN

The manager dismissed the suggestion that the project was behind schedule.

經理認為該項目進度落後嘅建議係唔值得考慮嘅。

technique

Noun名詞

技巧、技術、手法

EN

She has developed a new technique for painting that makes the colours look more vibrant.

佢研發咗一種新嘅繪畫技巧,令顏色睇落更加鮮豔。

shootout

Noun名詞

(體育比賽中)互射十二碼決勝負、點球大戰

EN

The final match was decided by a tense penalty shootout after a goalless draw.

決賽喺互交白卷後,最終由緊張刺激嘅互射十二碼分出勝負。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 18:28

Real Madrid agree to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in £52m deal

Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement to sign the Spain defender Marc Cucurella from Chelsea in a package worth up to €60m

中文導讀

Real Madrid 近日同 Chelsea 達成口頭協議,將以高達 €60m 嘅轉會費簽入西班牙後衛 Marc Cucurella。呢單交易反映 Real Madrid 正積極增強防線實力,而 Chelsea 亦透過出售球員調整陣容。對於鍾意英超同西甲嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個轉會消息無疑係近日球壇焦點,值得留意呢位球員轉戰西甲後嘅表現。

Real Madrid agree to sign Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella in £52m deal
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Vocabulary 生字

verbal

Adjective形容詞

口頭的,非書面的

EN

We have a verbal agreement to rent the apartment, but we still need to sign the contract.

我哋已經口頭同意租呢間屋,但仲要簽署合約。

package

Noun名詞

一攬子計劃,整體方案

EN

The company offered a competitive salary package including health insurance and pension contributions.

間公司提供咗一份好有競爭力嘅薪酬方案,包括醫療保險同退休金供款。

defender

Noun名詞

防守者,後衛

EN

The team needs a strong defender to prevent the opponents from scoring.

嗰隊波需要一個強勁嘅防守者,以防對手得分。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 17:59

Brilliant teenager Bouaddi glides on to big stage with effortless grace for Morocco

Lille midfielder excelled against Brazil but it was no surprise to his national coach after a key role in convincing him to turn down France’s overtures

中文導讀

效力 Lille 嘅中場球員 Bouaddi 近期喺國際賽場表現亮眼,成功喺對陣 Brazil 嘅賽事中展現出超齡嘅冷靜同技術。呢位天才球員原本有機會代表 France 出賽,但最終喺國家隊教練嘅積極游說下,決定選擇代表 Morocco。呢次決定唔單止係佢個人職業生涯嘅重要轉捩點,亦反映出 Morocco 喺招攬海外人才方面嘅策略相當成功,值得留意佢未來喺歐洲球壇嘅發展。

Brilliant teenager Bouaddi glides on to big stage with effortless grace for Morocco
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Vocabulary 生字

effortless

Adjective形容詞

毫不費力的,輕鬆的

EN

She finished the marathon with an effortless stride.

她以輕鬆的步伐完成了馬拉松。

excel

Verb動詞

擅長,表現優異

EN

He tends to excel in subjects that require critical thinking.

他傾向於在需要批判性思考的科目上表現優異。

convince

Verb動詞

說服,使確信

EN

I managed to convince my friend to join the gym with me.

我成功說服了朋友跟我一起去健身房。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 17:43

Fifa will not sanction Fox for breaking advertising rules during World Cup opener

The US broadcaster overran its advertisements during a hydration break in the opening match between Mexico and South Africa

中文導讀

Fifa 決定唔會因為 Fox 喺世界盃揭幕戰期間違反廣告規定而作出懲處。雖然 Fox 喺球員補水時間超時播放廣告,但 Fifa 最終選擇唔追究。呢件事反映大型體育賽事轉播商同監管機構之間嘅角力,亦令觀眾關注電視台喺直播期間嘅廣告播放尺度,以及 Fifa 對轉播商嘅監管力度。

Fifa will not sanction Fox for breaking advertising rules during World Cup opener
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Vocabulary 生字

Sanction

Verb動詞

制裁、處罰或批准

EN

The committee decided to sanction the company for violating safety regulations.

委員會決定對該公司違反安全條例嘅行為進行處罰。

Overrun

Verb動詞

超出(時間或預算)

EN

The meeting often overruns, so I usually book a taxi for later.

會議經常超時,所以我通常會預約遲啲嘅的士。

Broadcaster

Noun名詞

廣播公司、電視台或廣播員

EN

The public broadcaster provides a wide range of educational programs for children.

呢間公共廣播公司為兒童提供一系列教育節目。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 17:36

Scotland march on towards history but improvement is needed against Morocco

Precious win gives Steve Clarke’s team a platform to build from but nervy display against Haiti could prove to be a missed opportunity

中文導讀

Scotland 喺近期賽事雖然成功攞到關鍵勝仗,為 Steve Clarke 嘅球隊建立咗唔錯嘅基礎,但面對 Haiti 嗰場表現顯得相當緊張,甚至出現唔少失誤。呢場波反映出球隊雖然向歷史邁進,但喺戰術執行同心理質素上仍有改善空間,如果想喺之後嘅賽事走得更遠,必須要盡快調整狀態,唔可以再錯失任何得分機會。

Scotland march on towards history but improvement is needed against Morocco
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Vocabulary 生字

improvement

Noun名詞

改善、改進

EN

There has been a significant improvement in my cooking skills since I started taking classes.

自從我開始上堂之後,我嘅廚藝有顯著嘅進步。

nervy

Adjective形容詞

緊張的、擔憂的

EN

I felt a bit nervy before my first job interview in a new country.

喺新國家進行第一次求職面試前,我感到有啲緊張。

opportunity

Noun名詞

機會

EN

Moving abroad gave me the opportunity to learn a new language and meet people from different cultures.

移居外地畀咗我一個學習新語言同接觸唔同文化背景人士嘅機會。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 16:49

Scotland extend unbeaten World Cup run to 27 years, 11 months and 19 days

In today’s Football Daily: The Tartan Army boogie, Bridget Riley and a 1938 coin toss

中文導讀

Scotland 喺世界盃外圍賽保持長達近 28 年嘅不敗紀錄,呢項成就相當驚人,亦令 Tartan Army 嘅球迷相當興奮。雖然呢個紀錄背後包含咗唔少歷史巧合,但對於熱愛足球嘅 Scotland 嚟講,呢個數據無疑係球隊近期表現嘅一大亮點,亦反映出球隊喺國際賽事中嘅韌性。

Scotland extend unbeaten World Cup run to 27 years, 11 months and 19 days
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Vocabulary 生字

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未被擊敗的;不敗的

EN

The local team has remained unbeaten throughout the entire season.

這支本地球隊在整個賽季中保持不敗。

toss

Noun名詞

投擲(硬幣以決定勝負或選擇權)

EN

We decided who would go first by a simple coin toss.

我們透過簡單的擲硬幣來決定誰先開始。

resilience

Noun名詞

韌性;適應力;恢復力

EN

It takes great resilience to overcome such difficult challenges in life.

克服人生中如此艱難的挑戰需要極大的韌性。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 16:00

Young Socceroos offer something new and tantalising: the hope of an adventure like in 2006

Irankunda and co have not yet earned golden generation status but they can revive Australia’s World Cup aspirations

中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Young Socceroos 近期表現備受關注,雖然 Irankunda 等球員尚未達到「黃金一代」嘅高度,但佢哋展現出嘅潛力,令球迷聯想起 2006 年世界盃嘅熱血冒險。呢班年輕球員正為澳洲足球注入新動力,有望帶領球隊喺未來賽事中重拾競爭力,令唔少支持者對國家隊嘅世界盃夢想再次充滿期待。

Young Socceroos offer something new and tantalising: the hope of an adventure like in 2006
A

Vocabulary 生字

aspirations

Noun名詞

抱負、志向或強烈渴望達成的目標

EN

She has high aspirations for her career and hopes to become a manager within two years.

她對事業有很高的抱負,希望在兩年內成為經理。

revive

Verb動詞

使復甦、使恢復生機或重新流行

EN

The new management team is trying to revive the company's declining sales.

新的管理團隊正試圖讓公司下滑的銷售額復甦。

tantalising

Adjective形容詞

誘人的、吊人胃口的(指某事物令人渴望得到,但又難以觸及)

EN

The smell of fresh bread from the bakery was truly tantalising.

麵包店傳來的新鮮麵包香氣實在太誘人了。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 15:54

Joy, relief and a very late night: how Scotland celebrated World Cup win

Anxious dead-of-night watch parties ended in celebration after 1-0 victory over Haiti in first finals match since 1998

中文導讀

Scotland 女子足球隊喺 World Cup 賽事中以 1-0 擊敗 Haiti,取得自 1998 年以來首場決賽週勝利。呢場賽事令唔少球迷熬夜觀戰,最終賽果帶嚟極大喜悅同解脫感。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場波除咗係體育盛事,亦反映咗當地社區對國家隊賽事嘅投入程度,係融入當地文化嘅好話題。

Joy, relief and a very late night: how Scotland celebrated World Cup win
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Vocabulary 生字

Anxious

Adjective形容詞

焦慮的、擔憂的

EN

I felt anxious while waiting for the job interview results.

等待面試結果時,我感到很焦慮。

Relief

Noun名詞

解脫、寬慰、如釋重負

EN

It was a huge relief to find my lost keys in my coat pocket.

在外套口袋找到遺失的鑰匙,讓我感到如釋重負。

Victory

Noun名詞

勝利、成功

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory after the final whistle.

比賽結束哨聲響起後,球隊慶祝他們得來不易的勝利。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 14:17

Mohamed Salah has eyes of a nation on him as Egypt look to end 92-year wait

The Liverpool icon has little left to prove but will be key for his country as they look to end a near-century wait for a victory in a World Cup match

中文導讀

Liverpool 球星 Mohamed Salah 喺球壇成就已經毋庸置疑,但佢目前肩負住 Egypt 國家隊嘅重任。Egypt 已經有 92 年未喺 World Cup 決賽週贏過波,今次 Mohamed Salah 嘅表現將會係關鍵,睇下佢可唔可以帶領國家隊打破呢個接近一個世紀嘅宿命,喺國際舞台上寫下歷史新一頁。

Mohamed Salah has eyes of a nation on him as Egypt look to end 92-year wait
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Vocabulary 生字

icon

Noun名詞

偶像、標誌性人物

EN

She is considered a fashion icon in the local community.

佢被視為當地社區嘅時尚偶像。

key

Adjective形容詞

關鍵的、重要的

EN

Good communication is a key factor in a successful marriage.

良好嘅溝通係婚姻成功嘅關鍵因素。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory after the final whistle.

球隊喺完場哨聲響起後,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 13:09

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Netherlands v Japan, TV & live stream Sunday 14 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Sunday 14 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

中文導讀

World Cup 賽事進入白熱化,今日焦點賽事 Netherlands 對陣 Japan。對於身處英國嘅球迷嚟講,想緊貼賽事進度,就要留意官方公佈嘅開賽時間同埋轉播頻道。無論係透過電視直播定係網上串流平台,呢份賽程表都清楚列明各項收看途徑,確保大家唔會錯過呢場精彩對決,隨時隨地都可以為心儀球隊打氣。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Netherlands v Japan, TV & live stream Sunday 14 June
A

Vocabulary 生字

schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、行程表

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。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影音內容)

EN

You can stream your favourite movies directly to your tablet.

你可以將心儀嘅電影直接串流播放到平板電腦上。

coverage

Noun名詞

(新聞或賽事)報導、轉播

EN

The live coverage of the event will start in ten minutes.

呢場活動嘅現場轉播將會喺十分鐘後開始。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 11:00

England’s loss is USA’s gain as Pochettino find a spearhead in Folarin Balogun

Against Paraguay, the Monaco striker provided the ruthless finishing the USMNT have often missed in recent years

中文導讀

Mauricio Pochettino 執教 USMNT 後,喺進攻端搵到 Folarin Balogun 呢位關鍵球員。呢位 Monaco 前鋒喺對陣 Paraguay 嘅比賽中,展現出極高嘅埋門效率,解決咗球隊近年長期缺乏致命射手嘅問題。對於關注足球發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次戰術調整反映咗 Mauricio Pochettino 點樣喺國際賽層面重塑球隊進攻體系,值得留意佢點樣將呢位年輕球員嘅潛力發揮到極致。

England’s loss is USA’s gain as Pochettino find a spearhead in Folarin Balogun
A

Vocabulary 生字

Spearhead

Noun名詞

領軍人物、先鋒或帶頭者

EN

She was chosen to spearhead the new marketing campaign for the company.

佢被選中帶領公司嘅新市場推廣活動。

Ruthless

Adjective形容詞

無情嘅、冷酷嘅,喺體育語境中指表現極具效率且不留情面

EN

The team was ruthless in their pursuit of victory during the final minutes of the game.

喺比賽最後幾分鐘,嗰隊波展現出勢在必得嘅強硬態度。

Missing

Adjective形容詞

缺失嘅、搵唔到嘅

EN

I checked my bag twice, but my passport is still missing.

我檢查咗個袋兩次,但係我嘅護照依然唔見咗。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 08:37

Socceroos hero Patrick Beach revels in World Cup win: ‘It was absolute limbs’

Before he became an instant national hero, Socceroos goalkeeper Patrick Beach had a perfect view of Nestory Irankunda’s opening goal

中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊門將 Patrick Beach 喺近期一場世界盃外圍賽表現出色,賽後佢形容球隊入波後嘅慶祝氣氛為「absolute limbs」。呢個詞彙喺英國足球文化入面,係形容球迷同球員喺入球後陷入極度瘋狂、肢體交纏嘅混亂喜悅狀態。對於移英港人嚟講,認識呢類地道足球俚語,有助融入當地酒吧睇波文化,感受英國人對足球嗰份熱情。

Socceroos hero Patrick Beach revels in World Cup win: ‘It was absolute limbs’
A

Vocabulary 生字

revel

Verb動詞

陶醉於、盡情享受

EN

They spent the weekend reveling in the warm sunshine at the beach.

佢哋成個週末都喺海灘盡情享受溫暖嘅陽光。

instant

Adjective形容詞

即時的、瞬間的

EN

The new policy was an instant success among the local residents.

呢項新政策喺當地居民之間即時獲得成功。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首個的

EN

I was deeply moved by the opening chapter of the novel.

我被呢本小說嘅開場章節深深打動。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 08:00

Brazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey

The Real Madrid star was his country’s best player in their World Cup opener on Saturday. They’ll need more of the same if they are to make a deep run

中文導讀

Real Madrid 球星 Viní 喺近期嘅 World Cup 首場賽事表現亮眼,成為 Brazil 陣中嘅靈魂人物。對於 Brazil 嚟講,Viní 嘅狀態直接影響球隊喺賽事中能唔能夠走得更遠。呢場比賽再次證明佢喺進攻端嘅創造力同影響力,係球隊爭取佳績嘅關鍵。

Brazil find that everything good flows through Viní of New Jersey
A

Vocabulary 生字

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、開幕戰或開場節目

EN

We are planning to attend the season opener at the local stadium next month.

我哋打算下個月去現場睇嗰場新球季嘅開幕戰。

deep run

Noun phrase名詞短語

(在賽事中)打入後期階段、取得好成績

EN

The team is training hard to ensure they can make a deep run in the upcoming tournament.

球隊正努力訓練,確保佢哋可以喺嚟緊嘅錦標賽中打入後期階段。

flow

Verb動詞

流動、順暢地進行

EN

Good communication helps the project flow smoothly without any delays.

良好嘅溝通有助於項目順暢進行,唔會出現任何延誤。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 08:00

Wedding parties, the Hand of God and Lineker – The Big One invades summer like nothing else

Forget the Olympic and the rest. People across the planet remember where they were for their biggest World Cup matches

中文導讀

世界盃對好多人嚟講唔單止係一場波,而係一種集體回憶。呢篇報道指出,無論係奧運定其他大型賽事,都好難取代世界盃喺全球球迷心目中嘅地位。文章回顧咗唔少經典時刻,例如 Diego Maradona 嘅「上帝之手」同埋 Gary Lineker 嘅表現,說明呢項賽事點樣跨越國界,成為大家生命中難忘嘅共同經歷,影響力遠超一般體育盛事。

Wedding parties, the Hand of God and Lineker – The Big One invades summer like nothing else
A

Vocabulary 生字

invade

Verb動詞

侵入、湧入、充斥

EN

Tourists tend to invade the small town during the summer holidays.

遊客往往喺暑假期間湧入呢個小鎮。

memorable

Adjective形容詞

難忘的、值得紀念的

EN

We had a truly memorable time celebrating the anniversary at the restaurant.

我哋喺餐廳慶祝週年紀念,度過咗一段非常難忘嘅時光。

collective

Adjective形容詞

集體的、共同的

EN

The success of the project was a result of our collective effort.

呢個項目嘅成功係我哋集體努力嘅成果。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 07:43

Australia 2-0 Turkey: World Cup Group D player ratings

Nestory Irankunda and Patrick Beach shone for the Socceroos as Turkey’s star attackers were kept at bay by a resolute Australian defence

中文導讀

喺呢場 World Cup Group D 賽事入面,Australia 以 2-0 擊敗 Turkey。Nestory Irankunda 同 Patrick Beach 表現極之搶鏡,帶領球隊進攻;而 Australia 嘅後防線亦表現得非常穩健,成功封鎖 Turkey 嘅進攻球員。呢場勝仗顯示 Australia 喺小組賽入面具備強大競爭力,防守同進攻配合相當成熟,值得留意佢哋之後嘅賽事表現。

Australia 2-0 Turkey: World Cup Group D player ratings
A

Vocabulary 生字

shone

Verb動詞

表現突出、大放異彩

EN

The young pianist really shone during the final performance of the concert.

嗰位年輕鋼琴家喺音樂會嘅最後演出入面表現得非常出色。

at bay

Idiom慣用語

防止某人或某事靠近或造成威脅

EN

Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help keep many illnesses at bay.

規律運動同健康飲食可以幫助預防多種疾病。

resolute

Adjective形容詞

堅決的、堅定的

EN

She remained resolute in her decision to change career paths despite the risks.

儘管有風險,佢依然堅定咁決定轉行。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 06:57

Socceroos stun Turkey as Australian youngsters shine in opening World Cup win

Australia’s next generation delivered one of their best World Cup victories, upsetting Turkey 2-0 in Vancouver to start their campaign in style

中文導讀

澳洲隊喺 Vancouver 嘅 World Cup 首戰表現亮眼,以 2-0 擊敗 Turkey。呢場賽事證明澳洲年輕球員具備極高潛力,成功喺國際舞台打響頭炮。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係體育新聞,更反映咗年輕一代運動員點樣喺高壓環境下發揮水準,係近期體壇值得關注嘅爆冷戰果。

Socceroos stun Turkey as Australian youngsters shine in opening World Cup win
A

Vocabulary 生字

stun

Verb動詞

使震驚、使目瞪口呆(常用於體育或競賽中爆冷獲勝)

EN

The underdog team managed to stun their opponents with a last-minute goal.

嗰隊實力較弱嘅球隊喺最後一刻入波,令對手大感震驚。

upset

Verb動詞

爆冷擊敗、推翻預期結果

EN

It is always exciting to see a lower-ranked player upset a top seed in the tournament.

見到排名較低嘅選手喺比賽中爆冷擊敗頭號種子,總係令人好興奮。

campaign

Noun名詞

(體育賽事或政治活動的)一系列行動、賽季征程

EN

The team is hoping to have a successful campaign this season after recruiting new players.

球隊喺簽入新球員後,希望今個賽季能夠取得好成績。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 06:22

Steve Clarke says pressure on Scotland has eased after victory in ‘must-win game’

Head coach ‘absolutely delighted’ with World Cup triumph over Haiti before Group C games against top 10-ranked Morocco and Brazil

中文導讀

蘇格蘭女子足球隊主教練 Steve Clarke 喺贏咗 Haiti 之後,表示球隊壓力減輕唔少。呢場勝仗對佢哋嚟講係「非勝不可」,亦係爭取晉級嘅關鍵。雖然接下來要面對 Morocco 同 Brazil 呢啲世界排名前十嘅強隊,但 Steve Clarke 對球隊表現感到非常滿意,認為呢場勝利為球隊注入強心針,有助佢哋喺 Group C 繼續爭取佳績。

Steve Clarke says pressure on Scotland has eased after victory in ‘must-win game’
A

Vocabulary 生字

eased

Verb動詞

減輕、緩和

EN

The warm bath helped to ease the pain in my back.

暖水浴有助於減輕我背部嘅痛楚。

triumph

Noun名詞

勝利、成就

EN

The team celebrated their hard-won triumph in the final match.

球隊慶祝佢哋喺決賽中得來不易嘅勝利。

delighted

Adjective形容詞

高興的、欣喜的

EN

I am absolutely delighted to hear the good news about your new job.

聽到你搵到新工嘅好消息,我真係好開心。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 05:49

Electric Ben Gannon-Doak heralds return to Scotland’s tradition of tricky wingers

There was nothing too complicated about the Bournemouth man’s performance but he took the fight to Haiti in a historic World Cup win

中文導讀

效力 Bournemouth 嘅 Ben Gannon-Doak 近日喺國際賽表現亮眼,帶領 Scotland 擊敗 Haiti。呢位翼鋒憑藉出色嘅盤扭技術,成功勾起球迷對 Scotland 傳統「扭波型」翼鋒嘅集體回憶。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新星除咗可以融入當地話題,亦係了解 Scotland 足球文化嘅好機會,睇吓佢點樣喺國際舞台展現個人實力。

Electric Ben Gannon-Doak heralds return to Scotland’s tradition of tricky wingers
A

Vocabulary 生字

herald

Verb動詞

預示、宣佈……嘅來臨

EN

The new policy heralds a significant change in how the company handles remote work.

呢項新政策預示住公司處理遙距工作方式嘅重大改變。

tricky

Adjective形容詞

狡猾嘅、難對付嘅(形容運動員時指技術靈活多變)

EN

He is a tricky opponent who always finds a way to win in difficult situations.

佢係一個好難對付嘅對手,總係有辦法喺困難嘅情況下贏出。

performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The student gave a brilliant performance during the final presentation.

嗰位學生喺最終匯報入面表現得非常出色。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 05:04

England get rapturous welcome as they settle in to sprawling Kansas City home

England’s squad arrived at Swope Soccer Village, their World Cup base, to find locals (and the local police) out in force

中文導讀

England國家隊近日抵達Kansas City嘅Swope Soccer Village,準備迎接World Cup賽事。當地居民同警隊以熱烈方式歡迎球隊進駐,反映出呢個體育盛事喺當地備受重視。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類大型國際賽事嘅動向,除咗係融入當地體育文化嘅好機會,亦可以觀察到英國球隊喺海外集訓時,點樣同當地社區建立連結。

England get rapturous welcome as they settle in to sprawling Kansas City home
A

Vocabulary 生字

rapturous

Adjective形容詞

興高采烈的、熱烈的

EN

The band received a rapturous applause from the audience at the end of the concert.

樂隊喺音樂會結束時,得到觀眾熱烈嘅掌聲。

sprawling

Adjective形容詞

廣闊的、蔓延的

EN

They spent the whole afternoon exploring the sprawling park in the city center.

佢哋用咗成個下晝去探索市中心嗰個廣闊嘅公園。

settle in

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

安頓下來、適應新環境

EN

It takes some time to settle in when you move to a new neighborhood.

搬去新社區之後,需要啲時間先可以安頓落嚟。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 05:00

DR Congo bring style and pride to the World Cup after wholesome welcome

Brutally tough return to tournament awaits, but the stature of opposition feels less important than the fact of being here at all

中文導讀

DR Congo 國家隊重返 World Cup 舞台,雖然面對強敵挑戰重重,但能夠參與賽事本身已經係一種榮耀。對於球員同國民嚟講,今次參賽唔單止係體育競技,更係展現國家尊嚴同風格嘅重要時刻。即使賽果難料,佢哋喺場上展現嘅鬥志同團結,已經贏得外界嘅尊重同關注,亦令呢次參賽變得意義非凡。

DR Congo bring style and pride to the World Cup after wholesome welcome
A

Vocabulary 生字

stature

Noun名詞

地位、聲望或重要性

EN

She has achieved a high stature in her professional field through years of hard work.

佢憑藉多年努力,喺專業領域入面獲得咗崇高嘅地位。

wholesome

Adjective形容詞

有益身心、健康、純樸的

EN

The family spent a wholesome afternoon playing board games together at home.

呢家人喺屋企一齊玩桌上遊戲,度過咗一個有益身心嘅下午。

await

Verb動詞

等待、將會發生在某人身上

EN

Great opportunities await those who are prepared to take the next step in their career.

對於準備好喺事業上邁出下一步嘅人嚟講,好嘅機會正等待住佢哋。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 04:25

Scotland victorious on World Cup return after McGinn strike helps clinch win over Haiti

John McGinn’s deflected first-half goal proves just enough to earn Scotland a first World Cup win since 1990

中文導讀

Scotland 喺 World Cup 賽事中取得關鍵勝利,憑藉 John McGinn 射入嘅一球,成功擊敗 Haiti。呢場勝仗係 Scotland 自 1990 年以來首次喺 World Cup 贏波,對球隊嚟講意義重大,亦都標誌住佢哋喺國際舞台上嘅強勢回歸,令唔少支持者感到相當振奮。

Scotland victorious on World Cup return after McGinn strike helps clinch win over Haiti
A

Vocabulary 生字

victorious

Adjective形容詞

勝利的;獲勝的

EN

The team returned home feeling victorious after winning the final match.

球隊贏咗決賽之後,凱旋而歸。

clinch

Verb動詞

最終贏得;達成(協議或勝利)

EN

They managed to clinch a deal with the supplier after hours of negotiation.

經過幾個鐘嘅談判,佢哋終於同供應商達成咗協議。

deflected

Adjective形容詞

被改變方向的(通常指球類運動中撞到物體後改變軌跡)

EN

The ball took a lucky deflected path into the goal.

個波撞到嘢改變咗方向,好彩咁入咗網。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jun, 01:16

Vinícius Júnior rescues lacklustre Brazil as Morocco earn deserved World Cup draw

Morocco impressed in a 1-1 draw in Group C, with Ismael Saibari opening the scoring before Vinícius Júnior’s fine equaliser for Brazil

中文導讀

喺最近一場足球賽事入面,Brazil 表現未如理想,全靠 Vinícius Júnior 喺關鍵時刻入波,先至可以喺 Morocco 身上攞到一分。Morocco 喺比賽入面展現出極高水準,Ismael Saibari 嘅入球一度令 Morocco 領先。呢場和局反映出 Brazil 喺進攻端面對防守嚴密嘅球隊時,依然存在唔少協調問題,對於支持者嚟講,球隊嘅表現確實有待改善。

Vinícius Júnior rescues lacklustre Brazil as Morocco earn deserved World Cup draw
A

Vocabulary 生字

lacklustre

Adjective形容詞

缺乏光澤的、無生氣的、表現平平的

EN

The restaurant received many complaints due to its lacklustre service and cold food.

間餐廳因為服務平平同埋食物唔熱,收到好多投訴。

deserved

Adjective形容詞

應得的、理所當然的

EN

After working overtime for a month, she felt that her promotion was well deserved.

連續加班一個月之後,佢覺得自己攞到升職係理所當然嘅。

equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分的一球(體育用語)

EN

The team managed to score an equaliser in the final minutes of the match.

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘成功射入追平比分嘅一球。