Sun, Jun 21· 6月21日

15 stories · 45 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 22:47

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中文導讀

法國球星 Kylian Mbappé 近日公開讚揚 Lionel Messi 係球壇頂尖人物,展現對前輩嘅尊重。與此同時,Kylian Mbappé 喺世界盃期間對於補水時間嘅安排保持中立態度,唔想過多評論。呢類體育新聞除咗反映球員之間嘅惺惺相惜,亦顯示頂級運動員喺面對爭議性話題時,往往會選擇謹慎回應,避免捲入不必要嘅輿論風波,呢種公關技巧喺英國職場亦相當常見。

Kylian Mbappé hungry for Golden Boot battle with Messi as he sings Les Bleus
A

Vocabulary 生字

hungry

Adjective形容詞

渴望的、有強烈追求的

EN

He is hungry for success in his new career path.

他非常渴望在新的職業道路上取得成功。

sit on the fence

Idiom慣用語

保持中立、不表態

EN

It is difficult to make a decision when you keep sitting on the fence.

當你一直保持中立不表態時,很難做出決定。

regarding

Preposition介詞

關於、有關

EN

Please contact the office regarding your application status.

請就您的申請狀態與辦公室聯繫。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 22:16

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中文導讀

喺今屆世界盃 Group G 賽事,Belgium 雖然有球員 Nathan Ngoy 被罰紅牌離場,但最終仍能守住防線,同 Iran 踢成 0-0 平手。Iran 雖然曾經入波,但被判越位在先無效。呢場和局反映兩隊喺面對人數唔對等嘅情況下,防守部署依然相當嚴密,令賽事陷入膠著狀態。

Iran frustrate 10-man Belgium in World Cup stalemate as Nathan Ngoy sees red
A

Vocabulary 生字

stalemate

Noun名詞

僵局;膠著狀態

EN

The negotiations reached a stalemate after both sides refused to compromise.

雙方都拒絕妥協,談判陷入了僵局。

disallow

Verb動詞

(因規則)判決無效;駁回

EN

The referee decided to disallow the goal because of a foul in the penalty area.

裁判因為禁區內有犯規動作,決定判決該入球無效。

offside

Adjective / Adverb形容詞 / 副詞

越位(的)

EN

The striker was caught offside just as he was about to shoot.

前鋒正準備射門時被判越位。

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football·
21 Jun, 19:18

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中文導讀

Spain 喺 World Cup Group H 賽事入面表現強勢,以 4-0 大勝 Saudi Arabia。Lamine Yamal 同埋 Oyarzabal 表現出色,加上對手嘅 own goal,令 Spain 成功攞到一場壓倒性嘅勝利。呢場賽果對小組出線形勢相當關鍵,亦反映出 Spain 喺進攻端嘅統治力,係近期足球賽事中值得留意嘅焦點戰果。

Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal fire Spain to emphatic win against Saudi Arabia
A

Vocabulary 生字

emphatic

Adjective形容詞

強而有力的;明確的;(勝利)壓倒性的

EN

The team secured an emphatic victory in the final match of the season.

球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽入面攞到一場壓倒性嘅勝利。

comprehensive

Adjective形容詞

全面的;詳盡的;徹底的

EN

We conducted a comprehensive review of the company's financial records.

我哋對公司嘅財務紀錄進行咗一次全面嘅審查。

own goal

Noun名詞

烏龍球;(比喻)搬起石頭砸自己嘅腳嘅行為

EN

The new policy was an own goal that caused more problems than it solved.

呢項新政策簡直係搬起石頭砸自己嘅腳,造成嘅問題仲多過解決咗嘅問題。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 19:00

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中文導讀

Chelsea 後衛 Trevoh Chalobah 近日收到 Thomas Tuchel 嘅重要通知,令佢夢寐以求嘅 World Cup 之旅出現轉機。呢次突如其來嘅徵召令 Trevoh Chalobah 要緊急結束假期,甚至要喺短時間內四處奔走準備裝備。對於職業球員嚟講,能夠代表國家出戰 World Cup 係生涯最高榮譽,今次事件反映出球員隨時準備好應對突發機遇嘅重要性。

From Times Square to England squad: Trevoh Chalobah realises World Cup dream
A

Vocabulary 生字

scramble

Noun名詞

混亂嘅爭奪或匆忙嘅行動

EN

There was a mad scramble to get the last few tickets before the show sold out.

喺演出門票售罄前,現場出現咗一陣混亂嘅搶購潮。

belatedly

Adverb副詞

遲咗地、延遲地

EN

The company belatedly apologized for the error after receiving many complaints.

公司喺收到好多投訴後,先至遲遲對錯誤作出道歉。

cut short

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

中斷、提前結束

EN

We had to cut our holiday short because of the bad weather.

因為天氣唔好,我哋被迫提前結束假期。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 16:30

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中文導讀

Arsenal 中場 Declan Rice 近日透露,佢喺過去六個月一直帶傷上陣,飽受腿筋神經痛困擾。佢直言今季賽程極度頻密,形容比賽數量「荒謬」。呢單新聞反映頂級球員喺高強度賽事下,身體負荷已經去到臨界點,亦令外界再次關注職業足球員嘅健康保障問題。

Declan Rice reveals he has played through hamstring nerve pain for six months
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obscene

Adjective形容詞

極度過分、荒謬、令人反感(常用於形容數量或價格)

EN

The restaurant charges an obscene amount of money for a simple cup of coffee.

嗰間餐廳一杯普通咖啡收費貴得離譜。

Manage

Verb動詞

應付、處理、控制(特別指處理困難情況或傷患)

EN

You need to learn how to manage your stress levels during the busy exam period.

你需要學識點樣喺繁忙嘅考試期間處理自己嘅壓力水平。

Reflect on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

深思、反省、回顧

EN

It is important to take some time to reflect on your achievements at the end of the year.

喺年尾花啲時間回顧自己嘅成就係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 14:00

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中文導讀

Mauricio Pochettino 帶領嘅 US 國家隊喺賽事開局表現強勢,令唔少球員對奪冠充滿信心。不過,要喺呢個級別嘅賽事笑到最後,球隊必須提升整體實力。外界質疑呢份自信係咪過於樂觀,定係球隊真係具備衝擊冠軍嘅潛力,呢場考驗將會係 Mauricio Pochettino 執教生涯嘅一大挑戰。

Some US players believe they can win the World Cup. Are they deluded?
A

Vocabulary 生字

scorching

Adjective形容詞

極度炎熱的;(形容表現)極其出色的、猛烈的

EN

The team made a scorching start to the season by winning their first five games.

球隊喺賽季開局表現極其出色,連贏咗五場比賽。

deluded

Adjective形容詞

受騙的;產生幻覺的;自欺欺人的

EN

He is deluded if he thinks he can pass the exam without studying at all.

如果佢以為完全唔溫書就可以合格,佢真係太自欺欺人喇。

go all the way

Idiom慣用語

堅持到底;成功完成目標;贏得最終勝利

EN

We have put so much effort into this project, and I believe we can go all the way.

我哋喺呢個項目投放咗好多心機,我相信我哋可以堅持到底並取得成功。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 12:11

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中文導讀

Thomas Partey 最近備受關注,事關佢喺面對強姦指控嘅情況下,將會代表國家隊出戰。佢因為簽證問題錯過咗喺 Canada 嘅首場賽事,依家準備喺 Boston 對陣 England。呢單新聞之所以重要,係因為佢作為職業球員,喺法律爭議期間依然參與國際賽事,引發咗唔少關於體育道德同法律責任嘅討論,亦令佢同前 Arsenal 隊友嘅交鋒變得更加敏感。

Thomas Partey in spotlight as he faces England and former Arsenal teammates after rape charges
A

Vocabulary 生字

spotlight

Noun名詞

公眾關注的焦點;聚光燈

EN

The new policy has put the company under the spotlight for its environmental impact.

這項新政策令該公司因其環境影響而成為公眾關注的焦點。

campaign

Noun名詞

一系列有組織的活動;競選活動;軍事行動

EN

The local community launched a campaign to improve road safety in the neighborhood.

當地社區發起了一項旨在改善鄰里道路安全的活動。

deny

Verb動詞

拒絕給予;否認

EN

The bank decided to deny his application for a personal loan.

銀行決定拒絕他的個人貸款申請。

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football·
21 Jun, 12:00

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中文導讀

World Cup 賽事進入白熱化階段,對於身處英國嘅球迷嚟講,想緊貼 Spain 對 Saudi Arabia 嘅賽事直播,就要留意官方嘅播放安排。呢篇報道詳細列出咗開賽時間、電視頻道以及網上直播平台嘅資訊,方便大家喺屋企或者酒吧睇波,唔會錯過任何精彩入球。記得預先檢查好訂閱服務同網絡連線,確保直播過程順暢。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Spain v Saudi Arabia, TV channels & live stream Sunday 21 June
A

Vocabulary 生字

Schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

I need to check my work schedule before confirming our dinner plans.

我喺確認晚餐計劃之前,需要先睇睇我嘅工作時間表。

Stream

Verb動詞

串流播放、線上觀看

EN

You can stream the latest movies directly to your smart TV.

你可以將最新電影直接串流播放到你嘅智能電視上面。

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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football·
21 Jun, 10:00

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中文導讀

Fox 喺世界盃轉播期間,兩位評述員 Henry 同 Lalas 展現出截然不同嘅風格,成為觀眾焦點。Henry 嘅貴族氣質對比 Lalas 嘅美式狂熱,呢種風格碰撞唔單止係體育評論,更反映咗文化差異。呢篇報道分析咗兩者點樣影響觀眾體驗,亦點出咗邊一位喺呢場「風格之爭」入面更勝一籌,係了解體育媒體生態嘅必讀文章。

The French aristocrat and the all-American idiot: Henry v Lalas is the World Cup’s most compelling battle
A

Vocabulary 生字

compelling

Adjective形容詞

引人入勝的;令人信服的

EN

The author has written a compelling story that keeps readers hooked until the very last page.

作者寫了一個引人入勝的故事,讓讀者讀到最後一頁都欲罷不能。

contrasting

Adjective形容詞

對比鮮明的;截然不同的

EN

The two candidates have contrasting views on how to improve the local education system.

兩位候選人對於如何改善當地教育制度有著截然不同的看法。

broadcast

Noun名詞

廣播;播放;節目

EN

We tuned in to the live broadcast to hear the latest updates on the weather forecast.

我們轉台收看直播節目,以獲取最新的天氣預報資訊。

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football·
21 Jun, 07:22

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中文導讀

日本國家隊喺近期一場別具意義嘅賽事入面,憑住 Ayase Ueda 梅開二度,以 4:0 大勝 Tunisia。呢場係日本隊史上第 1,000 場國際賽,球隊表現極具統治力,成功淘汰對手,展現出強大嘅進攻火力,亦為新任教練 Hervé Renard 嘅執教生涯帶來嚴峻考驗。

Ueda inspires Japan to eliminate Tunisia in landmark 1,000th World Cup match
A

Vocabulary 生字

inspire

Verb動詞

啟發、激勵

EN

The teacher's passion for literature inspired many students to read more books.

老師對文學嘅熱誠啟發咗好多學生去閱讀更多書籍。

eliminate

Verb動詞

淘汰、排除

EN

We need to eliminate all unnecessary expenses to save money for our holiday.

我哋需要排除所有唔必要嘅開支,為假期儲錢。

landmark

Adjective形容詞

里程碑式嘅、具重大意義嘅

EN

The company reached a landmark agreement that changed the industry forever.

呢間公司達成咗一項里程碑式嘅協議,徹底改變咗成個行業。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 05:50

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中文導讀

Paraguay 國家隊球員 Miguel Almirón 喺對戰 Turkey 嘅賽事中,因為遮住嘴部被球證紅牌趕出場,將會缺席對陣 Australia 國家隊嘅關鍵分組賽。Australia 隊長 Jackson Irvine 對此表示並無同情,認為球員應遵守球例。呢場賽事對兩隊出線形勢影響重大,係近期體壇焦點。

Australia’s Jackson Irvine has no sympathy for Paraguay after historic World Cup red card
A

Vocabulary 生字

crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的、關鍵的

EN

It is crucial to check the terms and conditions before signing any rental contract.

喺簽署任何租約之前,檢查條款同細則係至關重要嘅。

sympathy

Noun名詞

同情、憐憫

EN

I have little sympathy for people who complain about their jobs but never try to improve their skills.

對於啲人成日投訴份工但又唔去提升技能,我真係冇乜同情心。

miss

Verb動詞

錯過、缺席

EN

If you leave for the station now, you will not miss your train.

如果你依家出發去車站,你就會趕得切架火車,唔會錯過。

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football·
21 Jun, 05:00

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中文導讀

2026 World Cup 賽事正如火如荼喺 Canada、US 同 Mexico 進行,雖然大家焦點通常喺球星身上,但呢篇報道就另闢蹊徑,揀選咗一班表現亮眼但未算係頂級巨星嘅球員,組成最佳陣容。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個名單可以幫大家發掘更多潛力新星,睇波時會有更多話題,亦可以更深入了解各國球隊嘅戰術部署同球員實力。

The 2026 World Cup team of the tournament so far (without the superstars)
A

Vocabulary 生字

Initial

Adjective形容詞

最初的、開始的

EN

The initial results of the project look very promising.

呢個計劃嘅初步結果睇落好有希望。

Impress

Verb動詞

給予深刻印象、使欽佩

EN

She really impressed the interviewers with her professional skills.

佢憑住專業技能令面試官留下深刻印象。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local tennis club is hosting a tournament this weekend.

我哋嘅地區網球會呢個週末會舉辦一場錦標賽。

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football·
21 Jun, 05:00

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中文導讀

作為歐洲冠軍嘅 Spain 喺近期賽事表現未如理想,首戰面對 Cape Verde 僅能打和,令球隊陷入被動。教練團同球員都深知接下來面對 Saudi Arabia 絕對唔可以再有任何閃失,否則出線形勢會變得極度嚴峻。呢場賽事對於 Spain 嚟講係一場關鍵嘅翻身仗,球隊必須盡快調整狀態,展現出應有嘅冠軍級實力,避免再次出現令球迷失望嘅戰果。

‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stung

Adjective形容詞

感到受挫、被刺痛或因失敗而感到難過

EN

She felt stung by the harsh criticism from her manager during the meeting.

佢喺會議期間受到經理嚴厲批評,感到好受挫。

Digest

Verb動詞

消化(資訊或事實),即係慢慢理解同接受一件唔開心嘅事

EN

It took me a while to digest the news that I had been laid off.

我花咗一段時間先消化到自己被裁員呢個消息。

Margin

Noun名詞

餘地、空間(通常指容錯空間或差距)

EN

There is very little margin for error when you are working with such a tight budget.

當你喺預算咁緊嘅情況下工作,幾乎冇任何犯錯嘅餘地。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 03:35

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中文導讀

Curaçao 喺近期嘅賽事中表現出色,成功以 0-0 賽和 Ecuador,拎到隊史首個 World Cup 分數。門將 Eloy Room 喺比賽中多次救出險球,成為球隊守住和局嘅關鍵。呢場和局對 Curaçao 嚟講意義重大,標誌住球隊喺國際足球舞台上嘅歷史性突破,展現出極強嘅防守韌性。

Curaçao stand firm and claim historic first World Cup point against Ecuador
A

Vocabulary 生字

stand firm

Phrasal verb動詞片語

堅定立場;堅持不退讓

EN

The manager had to stand firm against the unreasonable demands from the client.

經理必須對客戶嘅無理要求採取堅定立場,唔可以讓步。

historic

Adjective形容詞

具有歷史意義的;歷史性的

EN

The team made a historic achievement by winning the championship for the first time in fifty years.

呢支隊伍贏得五十多年嚟首次冠軍,成就具有歷史意義。

display

Noun名詞

表現;展示

EN

The athlete gave an impressive display of skill during the final match.

嗰位運動員喺決賽期間展現出令人印象深刻嘅技術。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jun, 01:58

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

Thomas Tuchel 正式接掌 England 國家隊,近期訓練基地罕有地向外界展示更多操練細節。Thomas Tuchel 執教風格以高強度見稱,球員喺訓練場上幾乎無所遁形。呢種透明度提升,反映出 England 喺新帥帶領下,正試圖建立更嚴謹嘅紀律同戰術體系,為未來賽事做好準備,球迷可以密切留意呢種改變對球隊表現嘅影響。

England offer rare peek behind the curtain with no place to hide under Tuchel
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Vocabulary 生字

Intensity

Noun名詞

強度、強烈程度

EN

The training session was performed with high intensity to improve our physical fitness.

訓練課程以高強度進行,以提升我哋嘅體能。

Insight

Noun名詞

洞察力、深刻見解

EN

The documentary provides a fascinating insight into how professional athletes prepare for competitions.

呢套紀錄片提供咗一個好吸引嘅見解,講述專業運動員點樣為比賽做準備。

Transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的、公開的

EN

The company promised to be more transparent about their hiring process in the future.

間公司承諾未來會喺招聘流程上更加透明。