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The Guardian
football·
2h ago

Henderson’s Euro 2024 snub was England’s fatal flaw – now his leadership could prove crucial

Gareth Southgate was looking to the future when he dropped midfielder but, as Jude Bellingham says, the veteran’s influence is indispensable

中文導讀

Gareth Southgate 喺 Euro 2024 決定唔徵召 Jordan Henderson,呢個決定被視為 England 表現失準嘅關鍵。雖然領隊當時希望藉此推動球隊年輕化,但 Jude Bellingham 指出,資深球員喺更衣室嘅領導能力同影響力,喺大賽入面其實係不可或缺,呢種經驗對球隊穩定性影響深遠。

Henderson’s Euro 2024 snub was England’s fatal flaw – now his leadership could prove crucial
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Vocabulary 生字

indispensable

Adjective形容詞

不可或缺的;必須的

EN

A reliable internet connection has become indispensable for working from home.

穩定的網絡連線對於在家工作而言已變得不可或缺。

veteran

Noun名詞

經驗豐富的人;老手

EN

The company hired a veteran in the industry to lead the new marketing team.

公司聘請了一位業內老手來帶領新的市場營銷團隊。

crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的;關鍵的

EN

It is crucial to double-check all the documents before submitting your application.

在提交申請前仔細檢查所有文件至關重要。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 05:15

Two-goal Yasin Ayari combines with Sweden stars to sweep aside error-prone Tunisia

Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres were also on the scoresheet as Sweden romped to a 5-1 win in their opening Group F game at the World Cup

中文導讀

Sweden 喺最近嘅 World Cup 分組賽表現強勢,以 5-1 大勝 Tunisia。賽事焦點在於 Yasin Ayari 表現出色,梅開二度之餘,仲同 Alexander Isak 同埋 Viktor Gyökeres 配合得天衣無縫。Tunisia 喺防守上出現唔少失誤,令 Sweden 輕鬆全取三分。對於鍾意睇歐洲足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事展現咗 Sweden 國家隊喺進攻端嘅深度同埋默契,係近期國際賽事中值得留意嘅一場大勝。

Two-goal Yasin Ayari combines with Sweden stars to sweep aside error-prone Tunisia
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Vocabulary 生字

combine

Verb動詞

結合、聯合、配合

EN

The two companies decided to combine their resources to develop a new product.

兩間公司決定結合佢哋嘅資源去開發新產品。

sweep aside

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

輕易擊敗、掃除(障礙或對手)

EN

The team managed to sweep aside all their rivals to reach the final.

嗰支隊伍成功輕易擊敗所有對手打入決賽。

error-prone

Adjective形容詞

容易出錯的

EN

The old computer system is quite error-prone, so we need to update it soon.

舊嘅電腦系統好容易出錯,所以我哋需要盡快更新佢。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 05:01

France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’

The midfielder on playing defensively to let France flourish and wanting a fitting World Cup sign-off for Deschamps

中文導讀

法國國家隊中場 Adrien Rabiot 近日分享佢喺球場上嘅心態,強調球員必須保持謙卑,並願意為團隊作出防守犧牲,令整體戰術更靈活。呢篇訪問反映出頂級球員點樣喺個人榮譽同團隊利益之間取得平衡,同時亦提到佢希望喺 Didier Deschamps 執教期間,能夠以一個圓滿嘅世界盃成績作為告別,展現出對教練嘅尊重同對團隊目標嘅堅持。

France’s Adrien Rabiot: ‘We all have a role. You have to be humble with that’
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Vocabulary 生字

humble

Adjective形容詞

謙虛的、謙卑的

EN

Even after achieving great success in his career, he remains humble and always willing to learn from others.

即使喺事業上取得巨大成就,佢依然保持謙虛,並且樂於向他人學習。

flourish

Verb動詞

繁榮、興旺、茁壯成長

EN

The local community garden has started to flourish since the residents began working together to maintain it.

自從居民開始合作維護之後,社區花園已經開始變得生機勃勃。

fitting

Adjective形容詞

合適的、恰當的

EN

A small celebration at home was a fitting way to mark the end of a long and challenging project.

喺屋企舉行小型慶祝活動,係紀念一個漫長且具挑戰性項目結束嘅合適方式。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 05:00

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold: ‘We’re capable of doing something that will shock the world’

The Australian ‘football nut’ has had to contend with the US-Iran war, 50C heat and playoffs to get the country to their first World Cup in 40 years, he tells Sid Lowe

中文導讀

澳洲國家隊主教練 Graham Arnold 近日分享帶領球隊闖入世界盃嘅艱辛歷程。佢喺執教期間面對過極端高溫、地緣政治衝突以及連場附加賽嘅壓力。呢篇訪問展現咗一位領隊點樣喺逆境中建立球隊信念,對於移英港人嚟講,呢種喺異鄉克服重重困難、堅持目標嘅心態,絕對值得參考同借鏡。

Iraq head coach Graham Arnold: ‘We’re capable of doing something that will shock the world’
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Vocabulary 生字

capable

Adjective形容詞

有能力的;能夠勝任的

EN

She is more than capable of managing the project on her own.

她絕對有能力獨自管理這個項目。

contend with

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

必須處理;應付(困難或不愉快的情況)

EN

Commuters often have to contend with heavy traffic during rush hour.

通勤者在繁忙時間經常要應付繁忙的交通。

shock

Verb動詞

使震驚;使大吃一驚

EN

The sudden announcement of the store closure shocked the local community.

商店突然宣佈結業的消息震驚了當地社區。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 05:00

Where have all the Wags gone? England enjoy the calm of Kansas City World Cup camp

In a stark contrast to previous tournaments, and Baden-Baden in 2026 in particular, the players’ partners are set to keep a low profile while some may not travel at all

中文導讀

以往英格蘭足球隊出戰大賽,球員伴侶(Wags)嘅高調行徑總係傳媒焦點,甚至影響球隊專注度。今次 England 喺 Kansas City 備戰期間,球員伴侶決定保持低調,甚至有人選擇唔隨隊。呢種轉變反映球隊管理層希望減少場外干擾,令球員可以專注訓練,避免重蹈當年 Baden-Baden 嗰種混亂局面,對球隊表現至關重要。

Where have all the Wags gone? England enjoy the calm of Kansas City World Cup camp
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Vocabulary 生字

stark

Adjective形容詞

明顯的、鮮明的(通常指差異極大)

EN

There is a stark contrast between the two candidates' policies.

兩位候選人的政策之間存在鮮明的對比。

profile

Noun名詞

形象、受關注程度

EN

The company decided to keep a low profile while they resolve the internal issues.

公司決定在解決內部問題期間保持低調。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local community center is hosting a tennis tournament this weekend.

我們當地的社區中心這個週末會舉辦一場網球錦標賽。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 04:08

Uruguay delayed by plane paperwork as World Cup travel challenges continue

Uruguay’s preparations for their opening World Cup game against Saudi Arabia were severely disrupted after their flight from Mexico was hit by multiple delays

中文導讀

Uruguay 國家隊喺備戰 World Cup 期間遇上阻滯,因為飛機文件處理出現延誤,導致由 Mexico 出發嘅航班多次受阻。呢類物流同行政問題喺大型國際賽事中唔罕見,亦提醒移英港人,喺英國處理簽證、牌照或重要文件申請時,必須預留充足時間,以免因為行政程序延誤而影響行程或計劃。

Uruguay delayed by plane paperwork as World Cup travel challenges continue
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Vocabulary 生字

paperwork

Noun名詞

文書工作、文件處理

EN

I have a lot of paperwork to finish before I can go on holiday.

我喺放假前仲有好多文書工作要處理。

disrupt

Verb動詞

中斷、擾亂

EN

Heavy snow can easily disrupt public transport services.

大雪好容易會令公共交通服務中斷。

preparation

Noun名詞

準備、預備

EN

Proper preparation is the key to a successful job interview.

充足嘅準備係面試成功嘅關鍵。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 03:22

‘We all love him’: Henderson says Bellingham can be England’s X-factor

Jordan Henderson says Jude Bellingham is loved by his teammates and will be England’s X-factor at the World Cup

中文導讀

Jordan Henderson 近日公開力撐 Jude Bellingham,認為佢喺國家隊入面深受隊友愛戴,更有潛力成為 England 喺 World Cup 嘅致勝關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞除咗可以了解球壇動態,亦係融入當地社交圈子、同鄰居或者同事打開話匣子嘅好機會,畢竟足球喺英國文化入面佔咗好重要嘅地位。

‘We all love him’: Henderson says Bellingham can be England’s X-factor
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Vocabulary 生字

Teammate

Noun名詞

隊友,指同一隊伍嘅成員

EN

It is important to communicate effectively with your teammates during a group project.

喺小組項目入面同隊友有效溝通好重要。

Factor

Noun名詞

因素,指影響結果嘅原因或條件

EN

Price is a major factor when I decide which supermarket to shop at.

價錢係我決定去邊間超市買嘢嘅主要因素。

Potential

Noun / Adjective名詞 / 形容詞

潛力,指未來發展嘅可能性

EN

The new employee shows great potential to become a manager in the future.

呢位新員工展現出未來成為經理嘅巨大潛力。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 03:01

No sleep until 5am: Socceroos’ focus turns to recovery after tiring World Cup travel

Socceroos goalscorer Connor Metcalfe admitted he hadn’t had the greatest sleep since Australia’s opening World Cup victory over Turkey

中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 喺 World Cup 取得首勝後,球員 Connor Metcalfe 透露因長途跋涉導致嚴重睡眠不足。對於運動員嚟講,賽後恢復係保持競技狀態嘅關鍵,呢次行程安排對球隊體能構成挑戰,亦反映出大型賽事背後,球員喺體能管理同適應時差方面所承受嘅壓力,值得關注後續賽事嘅表現。

No sleep until 5am: Socceroos’ focus turns to recovery after tiring World Cup travel
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Vocabulary 生字

Recovery

Noun名詞

恢復、康復

EN

Getting enough sleep is essential for your body's recovery after a long workout.

做完劇烈運動後,充足嘅睡眠對身體恢復好重要。

Tiring

Adjective形容詞

令人疲勞的、費勁的

EN

It was a tiring day at the office, so I just want to relax at home.

喺辦公室忙咗一日好攰,我只想返屋企休息。

Admission

Noun名詞

承認、供認

EN

His admission that he made a mistake helped to resolve the conflict quickly.

佢承認自己犯錯,有助於迅速解決衝突。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jun, 02:40

Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’

Iran striker Mehdi Taremi has said the controversy and disruption surrounding their involvement at the World Cup undermines Fifa’s message of peace

中文導讀

Iran 國家隊近日抵達 US 準備賽事,但前鋒 Mehdi Taremi 直言,外界對球隊嘅政治爭議令佢哋難以專注比賽。雖然 Fifa 一直強調足球可以促進和平,但球員坦言呢種壓力已經令佢哋失去比賽嘅樂趣。呢單新聞反映出體育賽事往往難以完全脫離政治角力,球員喺國際舞台上亦承受住巨大嘅輿論壓力。

Iran’s footballers arrive in US amid peace deal but admit tension ‘undermines joy’
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Vocabulary 生字

controversy

Noun名詞

爭議;公開辯論

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。

undermine

Verb動詞

削弱;損害

EN

Constant criticism can undermine a person's confidence.

持續嘅批評可能會削弱一個人嘅自信心。

disruption

Noun名詞

中斷;擾亂

EN

The heavy snow caused major disruption to public transport services.

大雪導致公共交通服務出現嚴重中斷。