Fri, Jun 19· 6月19日

26 stories · 78 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 23:51

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中文導讀

前 Bournemouth 同 Wolves 主帥 Gary O’Neil 近日傳出即將離開 Strasbourg,重返英超執教 Ipswich。Gary O’Neil 喺法國發展僅五個月就決定回流,呢次轉會對 Ipswich 嚟講係重要嘅戰術調整,球迷都好關注佢點樣帶領球隊喺英超站穩陣腳。

Gary O’Neil set to leave Strasbourg and take over as Ipswich head coach
A

Vocabulary 生字

take over

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

接管、接手

EN

She will take over the project after the manager retires.

經理退休之後,佢會接手呢個項目。

head coach

Noun名詞

主教練

EN

The head coach is responsible for the team's training schedule.

主教練負責球隊嘅訓練時間表。

return

Verb動詞

返回、回歸

EN

I need to return these books to the library before they close.

我需要喺圖書館閂門之前將呢啲書還返去。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 23:36

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中文導讀

Socceroos 喺最近一場對陣 USA 嘅 World Cup 比賽入面,表現被批評為「sluggish」同「dull」,最終以 0-2 落敗。雖然賽果令人失望,但球隊上下仍然對之後嘅賽事保持信心,認為只要調整戰術,仲有機會扭轉劣勢。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育賽事嘅評論,可以更深入了解當地體育文化同傳媒點樣評價球隊表現。

Socceroos still believe despite ‘sluggish’ and ‘dull’ World Cup outing against USA
A

Vocabulary 生字

sluggish

Adjective形容詞

緩慢的、無精打采的、反應遲鈍的

EN

I felt a bit sluggish this morning because I didn't sleep well last night.

我今朝覺得有啲無精打采,因為琴晚瞓得唔好。

dull

Adjective形容詞

沉悶的、枯燥的、無趣的

EN

The movie was so dull that I fell asleep halfway through.

套戲實在太悶,我睇到一半就瞓著咗。

humbling

Adjective形容詞

令人謙卑的、使人感到羞愧的(通常指遭受挫折後)

EN

It was a humbling experience to realize how much I still have to learn.

意識到自己仲有好多嘢要學,係一個令人謙卑嘅經歷。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 22:51

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中文導讀

英國足球評述界出現罕見跨台合作,前英格蘭國腳 Gary Lineker 將會以嘉賓身份,喺 ITV 嘅世界盃節目入面亮相,負責評述 Germany 對戰 Côte d’Ivoire 嘅賽事。呢個安排打破咗傳統電視台之間嘅競爭界線,對於平時鍾意睇英式足球評述嘅移英港人嚟講,Gary Lineker 嘅專業分析絕對係賽事嘅一大亮點,值得留意。

Gary Lineker to appear as special guest on ITV during World Cup broadcast
A

Vocabulary 生字

coverage

Noun名詞

(新聞或媒體的)報導、轉播

EN

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

當地新聞頻道為社區節日提供了廣泛的報導。

broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放、播送

EN

They will broadcast the concert live on the radio this evening.

他們今晚將會在電台直播這場音樂會。

special guest

Noun phrase名詞短語

特別嘉賓

EN

We have invited a special guest to share their professional experience at the workshop.

我們邀請了一位特別嘉賓在工作坊分享他們的專業經驗。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 22:45

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中文導讀

喺 2026 World Cup 嘅賽事入面,USA 以 2-0 擊敗 Australia。Alex Freeman 表現出色成為全場焦點,而 Conor Metcalfe 後備入替後亦為 Australia 帶嚟唔少進攻威脅。雖然 Australia 最終落敗,但呢場賽事反映出各隊喺小組賽嘅競爭相當激烈,對於關注國際足球賽事嘅球迷嚟講,呢場波嘅球員評分絕對值得參考。

USA 2-0 Australia: World Cup 2026 Group D player ratings
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Vocabulary 生字

pick of the bunch

Idiom慣用語

最好嘅一個、精選、首選

EN

After interviewing several candidates, she was clearly the pick of the bunch.

面試過幾位候選人之後,佢明顯係最好嗰個。

off the bench

Phrase片語

後備上陣(指運動員由後備席被派上場)

EN

The young player came off the bench and scored the winning goal in the final minutes.

嗰位年輕球員後備上陣,喺最後幾分鐘射入致勝一球。

cheer

Noun名詞

歡呼、鼓舞、令人高興嘅事

EN

The news of the pay rise brought some much-needed cheer to the office.

加薪嘅消息為辦公室帶嚟咗久違嘅喜悅。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 22:25

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中文導讀

美國國家隊喺最近嘅賽事入面表現強勢,以 2-0 擊敗 Australia,成功晉級 World Cup 淘汰賽。比賽早段 Cameron Burgess 擺烏龍令美國領先,隨後 Alex Freeman 喺禁區內建功鎖定勝局。呢場勝利展示咗美國隊喺進攻端嘅統治力,亦令佢哋喺今屆賽事嘅出線形勢變得更加明朗,球迷對佢哋後續表現充滿期待。

USA surge into World Cup knockout stage after dominant victory over Socceroos
A

Vocabulary 生字

dominant

Adjective形容詞

佔優勢的、支配性的

EN

The team played a dominant game and controlled the ball for most of the match.

呢支隊伍打出咗一場佔盡優勢嘅比賽,大部分時間都控制住個波。

knockout

Noun名詞

淘汰賽

EN

After winning the group stage, they are now preparing for the knockout round.

喺贏咗小組賽之後,佢哋而家正準備迎接淘汰賽。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利

EN

The local community celebrated the hard-earned victory with a small party.

社區居民搞咗個小型派對,慶祝呢場得來不易嘅勝利。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 22:10

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中文導讀

Australia 喺 Seattle 對陣 USA 嘅賽事中表現失準,完全冇咗首場對 Turkey 時嘅氣勢。球隊喺場上顯得被動,面對實力更強嘅對手顯得束手無策,最終慘敗收場。呢場敗仗反映出球隊喺面對高強度對抗時,心理質素同戰術執行力仍有待提升,對於關注國際體育賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,係一場值得反思嘅賽事表現。

Socceroos crash back to earth after being humbled by superior USA
A

Vocabulary 生字

swagger

Noun名詞

大搖大擺嘅姿態;自信滿滿嘅氣勢

EN

He walked into the room with a certain swagger that made everyone look at him.

佢帶住一種自信嘅氣勢行入房,令到所有人都望住佢。

humbled

Adjective形容詞

受挫嘅;被挫銳氣嘅;謙卑嘅

EN

After losing the competition, the team felt humbled and ready to work harder.

比賽落敗後,成隊人覺得受挫,並準備好更加努力練習。

shellshocked

Adjective形容詞

震驚嘅;不知所措嘅

EN

The staff were shellshocked when they heard the news about the sudden office closure.

當員工聽到辦公室突然要關閉嘅消息時,佢哋都感到非常震驚同不知所措。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 19:00

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中文導讀

Elliot Anderson 喺中場嘅表現愈嚟愈穩定,甚至成為球隊不可或缺嘅核心。隨住 Declan Rice 受傷,Elliot Anderson 喺戰術上嘅重要性更加突出,佢唔單止係球隊嘅防守屏障,仲係進攻嘅關鍵樞紐。對於關注英格蘭足球嘅球迷嚟講,佢近期嘅成長證明咗佢有能力擔大旗,帶領球隊應對各種挑戰,係球隊未來爭勝嘅關鍵人物。

Elliot Anderson is England’s spirit animal – and is now indispensable
A

Vocabulary 生字

indispensable

Adjective形容詞

不可或缺的;絕對必要的

EN

A good pair of walking shoes is indispensable for anyone planning to hike in the countryside.

對於任何計劃去郊外遠足嘅人嚟講,一對好嘅行山鞋係不可或缺嘅。

reliable

Adjective形容詞

可靠的;可信賴的

EN

It is important to find a reliable mechanic who will not overcharge you for simple repairs.

搵一個唔會喺簡單維修上濫收費用嘅可靠技工係好重要嘅。

fate

Noun名詞

命運;際遇

EN

We decided to leave our fate in the hands of the committee and wait for their final decision.

我哋決定將我哋嘅命運交畀委員會,等候佢哋嘅最終決定。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 18:05

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中文導讀

美國即將主辦 World Cup,當地球員承受住極大壓力,要喺主場交出好成績。雖然 Hollywood 嘅娛樂文化喺美國好有影響力,但喺體育盛事面前,呢啲娛樂光環都要退居二線。呢篇報道分析咗主辦國球員點樣喺高壓下備戰,亦反映出美國社會對國家隊喺國際賽事表現嘅高度重視,對於移英港人嚟講,可以藉此了解美國體育文化入面嗰種對「主場榮譽」嘅執著。

Life in Hollywood bubble plays second fiddle to US need for World Cup success
A

Vocabulary 生字

play second fiddle

Idiom慣用語

處於次要地位;退居二線

EN

In this company, marketing often plays second fiddle to sales when it comes to budget allocation.

喺呢間公司,分配預算嗰陣,市場部往往要退居二線,排喺銷售部之後。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

Our local community centre is hosting a badminton tournament this weekend.

我哋嘅社區中心呢個週末會舉辦一場羽毛球錦標賽。

pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

It is normal to feel a lot of pressure when you start a new job in a different country.

喺唔同國家開始新工作嗰陣,感到好大壓力係好正常嘅。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 16:30

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中文導讀

Jesse Marsch 執教 Canada 國家隊後,佢喺場邊誇張嘅肢體語言引起網民熱議,甚至有人覺得佢似係「行走的迷因」。不過,有評論認為 Jesse Marsch 其實係刻意透過呢啲行為吸引傳媒焦點,幫球員擋箭,減輕佢哋喺比賽中嘅壓力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種管理風格反映咗喺高壓環境下,領袖如何透過轉移公眾注意力嚟保護團隊,係一個幾有趣嘅公關策略。

Jesse Marsch: windmilling human meme or shrewd protector of suddenly dangerous Canada?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Antics

Noun名詞

滑稽嘅舉動、古怪嘅行為

EN

The children were laughing at the clown's funny antics.

小朋友見到小丑滑稽嘅舉動都笑得好開心。

Shrewd

Adjective形容詞

精明嘅、機靈嘅

EN

She made a shrewd investment that doubled her savings in a year.

佢做咗一項精明嘅投資,令佢嘅積蓄喺一年內翻咗一倍。

Take the heat off

Idiom慣用語

減輕壓力、幫人解圍

EN

The manager took the heat off his team by accepting full responsibility for the project delay.

經理為咗幫團隊解圍,主動承擔咗項目延誤嘅全部責任。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 15:40

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中文導讀

2026年世界盃將由USA、Mexico同Canada共同主辦,呢場體壇盛事除咗係足球競技,亦係各國展現軟實力嘅舞台。雖然主辦國之間喺籌備進度同文化上有差異,但各國正積極準備,希望藉此提升國際形象。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類大型國際盛事嘅籌備動態,唔單止可以了解全球體育趨勢,亦係融入當地社交圈子、同鄰居打開話匣子嘅好話題。

USA, Mexico, Canada: which World Cup co-host can boast the most?
A

Vocabulary 生字

jaunty

Adjective形容詞

輕快、自信、得意洋洋的

EN

He walked with a jaunty step after receiving the good news.

收到好消息後,他步伐輕快地走著。

co-host

Verb動詞

共同主辦、合辦

EN

The two universities decided to co-host the annual academic conference.

這兩所大學決定共同主辦年度學術會議。

boast

Verb動詞

擁有(值得誇耀的事物)、吹噓

EN

The small town boasts a beautiful park that attracts many visitors.

這座小鎮擁有一個吸引許多遊客的漂亮公園。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 13:42

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 正式接掌 England 國家隊,唔少球迷即使要花費高昂旅費,都願意遠赴現場支持。呢種熱情反映出球迷對新教練帶領下嘅 England 充滿期望,認為即使要「破費」亦物有所值,呢股足球熱潮正喺當地迅速升溫。

‘I paid $800 for my ticket but it was worth it’: England fans enjoying early World Cup vibe
A

Vocabulary 生字

break the bank

Idiom慣用語

花費極多金錢,超出預算

EN

You don't have to break the bank to find a decent place to live in this city.

喺呢個城市搵個像樣嘅住處,其實唔使花費到傾家蕩產咁多錢。

worth it

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

值得的

EN

The long commute is worth it because the office environment is so supportive.

雖然返工車程好長,但因為辦公室環境好支持員工,所以都係值得嘅。

vibe

Noun名詞

氛圍、氣氛

EN

The local cafe has a very relaxed vibe, making it a perfect spot for reading.

呢間本地咖啡店氛圍好輕鬆,係一個睇書嘅絕佳地點。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 13:30

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中文導讀

前 England 門將 Mary Earps 近日接受訪問,解釋點解決定離開 PSG 加盟 London City。佢提到轉會係為咗尋求新挑戰,亦坦言擔心被大眾遺忘。呢次轉會反映職業運動員喺事業規劃上嘅掙扎,以及面對公眾關注度下降時嘅心理調適,對移英港人嚟講,係一個關於職場轉型同心態調整嘅好例子。

‘People think I’ve vanished’: Mary Earps on signing for London City and feeling forgotten
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vanished

Verb動詞

消失;不見蹤影

EN

My keys have completely vanished from the kitchen counter.

我嘅鎖匙喺廚房檯面完全唔見咗。

Lure

Noun名詞

誘惑;吸引力

EN

The lure of a higher salary convinced him to change his job.

更高人工嘅誘惑令佢決定轉工。

Adjust

Verb動詞

適應;調節

EN

It takes time to adjust to living in a new country.

適應喺新國家生活係需要時間嘅。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 13:30

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中文導讀

近日有分析指出,Miami 同 Monterrey 舉行嘅兩場 World Cup 賽事喺極端高溫下進行。球員工會早前已發出警告,指呢種天氣狀況應該要延遲比賽,以保障球員健康。隨住氣候變化加劇,體育賽事點樣喺極端天氣下確保安全,成為咗各界關注嘅焦點,亦反映出主辦單位喺氣候適應策略上仍有改善空間。

Two World Cup matches were played in ‘severe heat’, analysis finds
A

Vocabulary 生字

Severe

Adjective形容詞

嚴重的、劇烈的

EN

The region is suffering from severe weather conditions this winter.

呢個地區今個冬天正面臨嚴峻嘅天氣狀況。

Trigger

Verb動詞

觸發、引起

EN

Certain foods can trigger an allergic reaction in some people.

對某些人嚟講,特定食物可能會觸發過敏反應。

Analysis

Noun名詞

分析

EN

The detailed analysis of the data shows a significant increase in sales.

對數據嘅詳細分析顯示銷售額有顯著增長。

The Guardian
football·
19 Jun, 12:00

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中文導讀

World Cup 賽事進入白熱化階段,對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,掌握賽程同直播資訊非常重要。呢篇新聞列出咗 USA 對 Australia 嘅比賽詳情,包括開賽時間、電視轉播頻道同埋網上直播連結。無論你係想喺屋企睇電視,定係用手機隨時隨地追蹤賽果,呢份指南都幫你整合好晒,確保你唔會錯過任何精彩時刻。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch USA v Australia, TV channels & live stream Friday 19 June
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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 this weekend.

我需要睇下我嘅時間表,睇下呢個週末有冇空食飯。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影片或音樂)

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。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

We have several options for travel, including taking the train or driving.

我哋有幾個出行選擇,包括搭火車或者揸車。

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中文導讀

近期 World Cup 賽事轉播權之爭相當激烈,ITV 喺收視率方面成功壓倒 BBC。數據顯示,World Cup 首週最高收視嘅五個節目入面,有四個都係由 ITV 播出。呢個結果反映觀眾喺揀選體育賽事直播平台時,ITV 嘅製作質素同覆蓋率似乎更受英國大眾歡迎,亦顯示傳統電視台喺大型賽事轉播市場嘅競爭依然白熱化。

ITV wins World Cup ratings battle with BBC in tournament’s first week
A

Vocabulary 生字

Audience

Noun名詞

觀眾、聽眾或受眾群體

EN

The speaker adjusted his tone to suit the younger audience in the room.

演講者調整咗佢嘅語氣,以適應現場較年輕嘅觀眾。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽或系列比賽

EN

Our local tennis club is hosting a charity tournament this weekend.

我哋嘅地區網球會呢個週末會舉辦一場慈善錦標賽。

Topped

Verb動詞

位居榜首、超越或高於某數值

EN

The new pop song topped the music charts for three weeks in a row.

呢首新流行曲連續三星期登上音樂排行榜榜首。

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19 Jun, 08:00

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中文導讀

英格蘭中場主力 Declan Rice 近期狀態明顯下滑,似乎係因為過去六年長期高強度比賽導致體能透支。對於 Thomas Tuchel 嚟講,點樣喺 Declan Rice 狀態唔好嘅情況下調整中場陣容,成為咗一個極大嘅難題。呢件事反映咗頂級球員喺頻密賽程下嘅疲勞問題,亦考驗教練團點樣喺缺乏合適替補嘅情況下維持球隊競爭力。

Declan Rice is running out of steam, leaving Tuchel a midfield conundrum
A

Vocabulary 生字

run out of steam

Idiom慣用語

指失去動力、精力耗盡或無法再維持某項活動

EN

We were winning the game, but the team seemed to run out of steam in the final quarter.

我哋原本贏緊場波,但球隊喺最後一節好似冇晒力咁。

conundrum

Noun名詞

難題、複雜嘅問題

EN

Choosing between a higher salary and a shorter commute is a real conundrum for many job seekers.

喺高薪同短通勤時間之間做選擇,對好多求職者嚟講係一個真正嘅難題。

flagging

Adjective形容詞

衰退中、變得虛弱或失去活力

EN

The company is trying to boost its flagging sales with a new marketing campaign.

間公司正嘗試透過新嘅營銷活動嚟刺激佢哋衰退中嘅銷售額。

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19 Jun, 08:00

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中文導讀

巴西國家隊球員近期公開談及社交媒體評論對心理健康嘅影響。雖然身穿國家隊球衣係一種榮譽,但隨之而來嘅輿論壓力亦相當沉重。呢篇報道提醒大眾,球員同樣係普通人,面對網絡抨擊難免會受影響。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗喺英國社會,公眾人物心理健康與網絡言論自由之間嘅平衡,一直係大眾關注嘅焦點,亦值得我哋反思點樣喺數碼時代保持心理韌性。

Players are human beings and social media comments reach us. But the focus has to be on the pitch
A

Vocabulary 生字

Responsibility

Noun名詞

責任、義務

EN

It is our shared responsibility to keep the local park clean and safe for everyone.

保持公園清潔同安全係我哋共同嘅責任。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

Many people feel a lot of pressure when they start a new job in a different country.

好多人喺唔同國家開始新工作時,都會感到好大壓力。

Focus

Verb動詞

專注、集中注意力

EN

You need to focus on your studies if you want to pass the language exam.

如果你想通過語言考試,你需要專注喺學業上面。

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19 Jun, 08:00

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中文導讀

Scotland 嘅球迷近期喺 Boston 備戰對陣 Morocco 嘅賽事期間,展現出極高嘅親和力,成功同當地居民打成一片。當地警方甚至主動請球迷食早餐,呢種跨越文化嘅互動,再次證明體育賽事點樣促進社區共融,亦反映出 Scotland 球迷喺海外旅遊時,往往能透過友善態度建立良好嘅國際形象,令當地人留下深刻印象。

‘The cops bought me an egg and cheese muffin’: Boston’s love affair with Tartan Army goes on
A

Vocabulary 生字

Affair

Noun名詞

事件、風流韻事或某種特定關係

EN

The local community has a long-standing love affair with the annual summer festival.

當地社區對一年一度嘅夏季嘉年華一直情有獨鍾。

Impression

Noun名詞

印象

EN

It is important to make a good impression during your first job interview.

喺第一次求職面試入面留下好印象係好重要嘅。

Await

Verb動詞

等待、等候

EN

We are currently awaiting a response from the landlord regarding the flat repairs.

我哋目前正喺度等待業主回覆關於單位維修嘅事宜。

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football·
19 Jun, 07:00

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中文導讀

Australia 國家足球隊 Socceroos 近期迎嚟關鍵一戰,只要喺對陣 United States 嘅賽事中獲勝,就能夠創造歷史,提早鎖定淘汰賽席位。呢場比賽唔單止係球隊證明實力嘅黃金機會,更喺全球關注下,考驗佢哋喺大賽壓力下嘅表現,係球隊爭取國際地位嘅重要里程碑。

Socceroos have rare chance to prove credentials – and secure early passage to knockout phase
A

Vocabulary 生字

credentials

Noun名詞

資格、實力證明、資歷

EN

You need to show your professional credentials before applying for this senior role.

喺申請呢個高層職位之前,你需要展示你嘅專業資歷。

passage

Noun名詞

通過、通行權、過渡

EN

The new law ensures safe passage for pedestrians crossing the busy street.

呢條新法例確保咗行人過呢條繁忙街道時嘅安全通行。

glare

Noun名詞

刺眼嘅光、公眾嘅注目

EN

The celebrity tried to live a quiet life away from the constant glare of the media.

嗰位名人嘗試遠離傳媒不斷嘅注目,過平靜嘅生活。

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19 Jun, 06:22

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中文導讀

Iran 官方表示將會向 Fifa 提出正式投訴,事關佢哋被限制只能喺對戰 Belgium 嘅關鍵賽事 24 小時前先可以抵達 Los Angeles。呢類涉及國際體育賽事嘅行政安排爭議,往往反映出國家之間嘅外交角力,亦係移英港人留意國際新聞時,觀察地緣政治對體育賽事影響嘅一個切入點。

Iran to lodge complaint with Fifa over ‘restrictions imposed’ on team at World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Lodge

Verb動詞

正式提出(投訴、申索或建議)

EN

You should lodge a formal complaint with the council if your neighbour continues to play loud music at night.

如果鄰居繼續喺夜晚播大聲音樂,你應該向區議會提出正式投訴。

Dissatisfaction

Noun名詞

不滿、不滿意

EN

Many residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the proposed changes to the local bus timetable.

好多居民對建議中嘅巴士時間表改動表示不滿。

Crucial

Adjective形容詞

關鍵的、至關重要的

EN

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

喺遞交簽證申請之前,檢查清楚所有文件係至關重要嘅。

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football·
19 Jun, 04:06

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中文導讀

喺最近嘅世界盃賽事入面,South Korea 門將 Kim Seung-gyu 喺下半場出現嚴重失誤,令 Mexico 嘅 Luis Romo 成功把握機會入波。呢場勝利令身為東道主之一嘅 Mexico 成為首支晉級淘汰賽嘅隊伍,亦反映出喺高強度嘅國際賽事入面,任何防守失誤都足以左右大局,對球隊出線形勢影響深遠。

South Korea howler gifts Mexico victory as World Cup co-hosts reach knockout phase
A

Vocabulary 生字

pounce

Verb動詞

猛撲;迅速把握機會

EN

The cat pounced on the toy mouse as soon as I threw it.

我一拋出玩具老鼠,隻貓就即刻撲咗上去。

error

Noun名詞

錯誤;失誤

EN

Please check your work carefully to avoid any spelling errors.

請小心檢查你嘅功課,以避免任何拼寫錯誤。

qualify

Verb動詞

取得資格;合乎資格

EN

You need to pass the driving test to qualify for a full license.

你需要通過駕駛考試先可以取得正式駕駛執照。

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19 Jun, 04:01

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中文導讀

Canada 國家隊球員 Ismaël Koné 近日喺比賽中遭遇嚴重受傷,導致斷腳。雖然球隊最終贏得比賽,但呢次意外令全隊上下情緒波動。隊友們公開表示會帶住 Ismaël Koné 嘅意志繼續比賽,將呢場勝利視為對佢嘅支持,亦反映出職業運動員喺面對隊友重傷時,嗰種團結一致嘅精神同心理壓力。

Canada’s emotions run high after gruesome Ismaël Koné injury: ‘We have a job to finish for him’
A

Vocabulary 生字

gruesome

Adjective形容詞

可怕的、恐怖的(通常指令人不適的傷勢或場面)

EN

The accident resulted in a gruesome injury that required immediate surgery.

嗰場意外導致咗一個好可怕嘅傷勢,需要即刻進行手術。

mar

Verb動詞

損壞、破壞(某事物的完美或完整性)

EN

The rainy weather marred our plans for a picnic in the park.

落雨破壞咗我哋喺公園野餐嘅計劃。

rash

Adjective形容詞

輕率的、魯莽的(指未經深思熟慮的行為)

EN

It was a rash decision to quit your job without having another one lined up.

未搵到下一份工就辭職,係一個好魯莽嘅決定。

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19 Jun, 03:00

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中文導讀

美國同Australia喺足球場上嘅對決,近期被傳媒炒作成火藥味十足嘅宿敵之戰。但其實兩國嘅足球發展路徑相當相似,呢場比賽與其話係仇人見面,不如話係兩隊喺成長路上嘅一次切磋。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞反映咗西方傳媒點樣透過製造對立嚟吸引眼球,我哋睇新聞時要識得睇穿呢啲誇大嘅修辭,客觀分析背後嘅事實。

Forget the confected World Cup hostility, the US and Australia mirror each other
A

Vocabulary 生字

Confected

Adjective形容詞

虛構的、人為捏造的(常用於形容情感或情況非自然產生)

EN

The argument between the two colleagues felt completely confected to gain attention.

兩位同事之間嘅爭執感覺完全係為咗博取關注而捏造出嚟嘅。

Hostility

Noun名詞

敵意、不友善

EN

There was a lot of hostility in the room when the new policy was announced.

當新政策宣佈嗰陣,房入面充滿咗敵意。

Mirror

Verb動詞

反映、與……相似

EN

The current economic situation in this country mirrors that of a decade ago.

呢個國家目前嘅經濟狀況,反映咗十年前嘅情況。

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19 Jun, 01:20

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中文導讀

Canada 喺 Vancouver 歷史性咁贏咗佢哋史上第一場 World Cup 比賽,以大比數擊敗得九人應戰嘅 Qatar。雖然 Jonathan David 表現出色大演帽子戲法,但中場球員 Koné 喺比賽後段受重傷,令呢場本應值得慶祝嘅勝仗蒙上陰影,亦令主辦國球迷感到擔憂。

Canada rout nine-man Qatar but Koné injury sours first-ever World Cup win
A

Vocabulary 生字

hat-trick

Noun名詞

帽子戲法;指同一場比賽中連續三次得分或入球

EN

The striker scored a hat-trick to secure a victory for his team.

嗰位前鋒連入三球,為佢嘅球隊鎖定勝局。

sour

Verb動詞

使變壞;使掃興;令氣氛變差

EN

The argument at dinner really soured the mood for the rest of the evening.

晚餐時嘅爭執令成晚嘅氣氛變得好掃興。

historic

Adjective形容詞

歷史性的;具有重大歷史意義的

EN

It was a historic moment when the new law was finally passed by the parliament.

當新法案最終喺國會通過嗰一刻,係一個歷史性嘅時刻。

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19 Jun, 00:04

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中文導讀

美國球星 Christian Pulisic 近日喺訓練期間左小腿傷勢復發,需要進行個人訓練。主教練 Mauricio Pochettino 對佢能否喺對陣 Australia 嘅賽事中上陣持保留態度,僅表示會再觀察情況。對於球迷嚟講,Christian Pulisic 嘅健康狀況直接影響球隊戰術部署,呢場賽事嘅陣容變動值得密切留意。

Mauricio Pochettino noncommittal on Christian Pulisic status for Australia game: ‘We’ll see’
A

Vocabulary 生字

noncommittal

Adjective形容詞

不置可否的;態度不明確的

EN

The manager was noncommittal about whether the project would be approved this month.

經理對於這個項目本月能否獲批,態度顯得不置可否。

aggravate

Verb動詞

加重;惡化(病情或情況)

EN

Walking too much will only aggravate your ankle injury.

走太多路只會令你的腳踝傷勢惡化。

status

Noun名詞

狀況;狀態;身份

EN

I checked the delivery status of my online order this morning.

我今早查看了網購訂單的配送狀態。

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19 Jun, 00:01

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中文導讀

Chelsea 球員 Marc Cucurella 近日透露,自己以 5,200 萬英鎊轉會至 Real Madrid 嘅過程極其倉促,僅用咗一日半時間就完成交易。對於職業球員嚟講,面對頂級豪門嘅邀請,往往難以拒絕。呢單轉會反映咗轉會市場嘅高效率,以及球員喺面對生涯重大機遇時,必須喺極短時間內作出決定嘅壓力。

‘When Real come for you it’s very difficult to say no’: Cucurella explains Chelsea exit
A

Vocabulary 生字

signing

Noun名詞

簽約、新加盟的球員

EN

The company is celebrating the signing of a major contract with a new client.

公司正慶祝與新客戶簽署一份重大合約。

difficult

Adjective形容詞

困難的、難辦的

EN

It is difficult to find a parking space in the city centre during the weekend.

週末在市中心很難找到停車位。

exit

Noun名詞

離開、出口

EN

Please follow the signs to the nearest emergency exit.

請跟隨指示牌前往最近的緊急出口。