Mon, Jun 22· 6月22日

22 stories · 66 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 22:20

Arsenal make Villa’s Morgan Rogers their No 1 target in transfer window

English champions Arsenal are expected to make an approach for Morgan Rogers but the fee could be around £100m for the England player

中文導讀

Arsenal 近期將 Aston Villa 嘅 Morgan Rogers 視為轉會市場嘅頭號目標。雖然 Morgan Rogers 表現出色,但市場估計轉會費可能高達 £100m。呢單交易反映 Arsenal 喺增強陣容深度方面嘅決心,同時亦顯示英超球員身價持續高企,後續談判進展值得留意。

Arsenal make Villa’s Morgan Rogers their No 1 target in transfer window
A

Vocabulary 生字

approach

Noun名詞

接洽、接觸(指正式提出請求或建議)

EN

The company made an approach to the manager about a potential partnership.

嗰間公司向經理提出咗關於潛在合作嘅接洽。

target

Noun名詞

目標、對象

EN

Finding a new apartment is my main target for this month.

搵到新公寓係我呢個月嘅主要目標。

fee

Noun名詞

費用、收費

EN

You need to pay the registration fee before the course starts.

你喺課程開始前需要繳交註冊費。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 22:04

USMNT’s Alex Zendejas, yet to play at World Cup, readies for his moment: ‘I’m sure it’ll come’

The Club América star, a surprise pick to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, has not played in the tournament yet but is preparing for his name to be called

中文導讀

效力 Club América 嘅 Alex Zendejas 近期獲 Mauricio Pochettino 徵召入選 USMNT 大軍。雖然佢暫時仲未喺世界盃賽事中上陣,但佢表現得相當積極,隨時準備好把握機會為球隊貢獻。對於呢位球員嚟講,呢次入選係職業生涯嘅重要里程碑,佢亦深信自己嘅出場時刻好快就會到嚟。

USMNT’s Alex Zendejas, yet to play at World Cup, readies for his moment: ‘I’m sure it’ll come’
A

Vocabulary 生字

readies

Verb動詞

準備好;使準備就緒

EN

She readies herself for the job interview by practicing common questions.

佢透過練習常見問題,為求職面試做好準備。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍;小組;(運動)代表隊

EN

The coach selected a strong squad for the upcoming championship.

教練為即將到來嘅錦標賽挑選咗一支強勁嘅隊伍。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

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

我哋嘅社區中心呢個週末會舉辦一場網球錦標賽。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 22:01

Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle

Missed penalty merely delayed the inevitable before forward scored the goals to go past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record

中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺足球壇嘅成就再創新高,正式超越 Miroslav Klose 成為世界盃入球紀錄保持者。雖然比賽期間曾經射失十二碼,但無阻 Lionel Messi 隨後連入兩球,證明佢喺球壇嘅統治地位。呢次紀錄唔單止係個人榮譽,更加鞏固咗佢作為當代球王嘅歷史地位,對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個絕對係值得留意嘅體壇大事。

Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle
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Vocabulary 生字

pinnacle

Noun名詞

頂峰、巔峰

EN

Reaching the top of the mountain was the pinnacle of his hiking career.

登上山頂係佢遠足生涯嘅巔峰。

inevitable

Adjective形容詞

不可避免的、必然發生的

EN

With the heavy rain, it was inevitable that the outdoor event would be cancelled.

落住大雨,戶外活動被取消係必然嘅事。

merely

Adverb副詞

僅僅、只不過

EN

I was merely suggesting a different route to avoid the traffic jam.

我只不過係建議一條唔同嘅路線去避開塞車。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 20:40

L’Equipe apologises to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku for presenter’s comments

The French media outlet distanced itself from criticism of Jérémy Doku’s plan to fly back from the World Cup for the birth of his first child

中文導讀

法國媒體 L’Equipe 近日就旗下主持針對比利時球員 Jérémy Doku 嘅言論公開道歉。事源 Jérémy Doku 計劃喺世界盃期間飛返屋企陪伴伴侶迎接首名孩子出生,卻遭到該主持批評。L’Equipe 隨即同該言論劃清界線,強調媒體立場唔認同有關批評,反映傳媒喺處理運動員私人生活與職業操守之間嘅界線,引起公眾對體育新聞專業操守嘅討論。

L’Equipe apologises to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku for presenter’s comments
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Vocabulary 生字

distanced

Verb動詞

與...劃清界線;保持距離

EN

The company distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by its former manager.

該公司與前經理所發表的爭議性言論劃清界線。

criticism

Noun名詞

批評;指責

EN

The new policy faced a lot of criticism from the local community.

這項新政策面臨來自社區的大量批評。

presenter

Noun名詞

節目主持人;演講者

EN

The television presenter interviewed several experts on the morning show.

該電視節目主持人在晨間節目中採訪了幾位專家。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 20:16

Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria

Lionel Messi missed a penalty but then made history with his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup finals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0

中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺最近嘅賽事再次展現球王實力,雖然期間射失咗一球十二碼,但隨後成功攻入兩球,累積喺 World Cup 決賽週嘅入球數達到 18 球,打破咗歷史紀錄。Argentina 最終以 2-0 擊敗 Austria,呢場勝仗唔單止係 Argentina 嘅重要勝利,亦再次鞏固咗 Lionel Messi 喺足球史上嘅傳奇地位。

Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
A

Vocabulary 生字

irrepressible

Adjective形容詞

難以抑制的、精力充沛的、壓抑不住的

EN

She has an irrepressible sense of humour that always cheers everyone up.

她有一種難以抑制的幽默感,總能讓大家振作起來。

penalty

Noun名詞

罰球、懲罰、罰款

EN

You will have to pay a penalty if you cancel your subscription early.

如果你提早取消訂閱,將需要支付罰款。

make history

Phrase片語

創造歷史

EN

The young scientist hopes to make history with her groundbreaking research.

這位年輕科學家希望憑藉她的開創性研究創造歷史。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 19:33

Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England

Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finals

中文導讀

Ghana 國家隊近日備戰對陣 England 嘅賽事,Carlos Queiroz 帶領嘅球隊期望重現 2010 年世界盃嘅輝煌戰績。當年 Ghana 差點成為首支打入四強嘅非洲球隊,今次佢哋希望以 Semenyo 為首嘅陣容,再次喺國際舞台證明實力,呢場比賽對雙方嚟講都係極具象徵意義嘅挑戰。

Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England
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Vocabulary 生字

emulate

Verb動詞

效法;模仿;盡力趕上

EN

She hopes to emulate her sister's success in the fashion industry.

她希望能夠在時尚界取得像她姐姐一樣的成就。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍;小組;(運動)代表隊

EN

The coach announced the final squad for the upcoming tournament.

教練公佈了參加即將到來比賽的最終隊伍名單。

form

Noun名詞

狀態;體能狀況

EN

The athlete is in excellent form after months of intensive training.

經過數月的密集訓練,這位運動員目前狀態極佳。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 19:00

Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat

The head coach wants his players to use their energy in the right spaces and is also getting the best out of an in-form Harry Kane

中文導讀

英格蘭足球代表隊新任領隊 Thomas Tuchel 近日正式上任,佢嘅目標好明確,就係要將球隊嘅戰術能量發揮到極致,務求令英格蘭喺嚟緊嘅世界盃成為真正嘅爭標分子。Tuchel 強調球員必須喺正確嘅位置運用體能,同時亦會重點激活 Harry Kane 呢類狀態大勇嘅球員。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場足球改革唔單止係體育新聞,更係了解英國社會點樣透過調整戰術去提升競爭力嘅一個切入點。

Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat
A

Vocabulary 生字

genuine

Adjective形容詞

真正的、真誠的

EN

It is a genuine pleasure to meet you at the community event.

喺社區活動見到你,我真係好開心。

in-form

Adjective形容詞

狀態良好的、表現出色的

EN

The in-form chef prepared a delicious meal for all the guests.

嗰位狀態大勇嘅廚師為所有賓客準備咗一頓美味嘅晚餐。

threat

Noun名詞

威脅、潛在危險

EN

The heavy rain poses a threat to the outdoor garden party.

大雨對戶外花園派對構成威脅。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 18:40

Lionel Messi breaks men’s World Cup record and becomes all-time leading scorer

Lionel Messi has become the leading goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring in Argentina’s group game against Austria

中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺最近一場對陣 Austria 嘅世界盃分組賽入面取得入球,正式打破紀錄,成為世界盃史上入球最多嘅男子球員。呢項成就鞏固咗 Lionel Messi 喺足球界嘅傳奇地位,亦係佢職業生涯中極具代表性嘅里程碑,對於全球球迷嚟講,見證呢位球星不斷改寫歷史絕對係難得嘅時刻。

Lionel Messi breaks men’s World Cup record and becomes all-time leading scorer
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Vocabulary 生字

Record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

She set a new record for the fastest time in the marathon.

佢創下咗馬拉松最快完成時間嘅新紀錄。

Leading

Adjective形容詞

領先的、主要的

EN

He is one of the leading experts in the field of renewable energy.

佢係再生能源領域入面其中一位領先嘅專家。

History

Noun名詞

歷史

EN

The local library has a large collection of books about world history.

呢間圖書館收藏咗大量關於世界歷史嘅書籍。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 15:40

African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?

There are twice as many teams from Caf at this World Cup than in 2022, but their results so far have been hit and miss

中文導讀

今屆 World Cup 來自 Caf 嘅參賽隊伍數目比 2022 年多出一倍,反映非洲球壇喺國際舞台嘅影響力正不斷提升。不過,呢啲隊伍喺賽事中嘅表現相當反覆,成績好壞參半。對於關注國際體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個現象揭示咗非洲球隊喺戰術執行同穩定性方面,仍然面臨唔少挑戰,值得大家持續留意佢哋後續嘅賽事表現。

African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?
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Vocabulary 生字

faring

Verb動詞

表現;進展情況

EN

I am curious to see how the new employees are faring in their first week.

我好想知道新員工第一週嘅表現點樣。

hit and miss

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

時好時壞;表現不穩定

EN

The quality of service at this restaurant can be a bit hit and miss.

呢間餐廳嘅服務質素有時好有時差,好唔穩定。

prove

Verb動詞

證明;證實

EN

You need to provide evidence to prove that you are eligible for the discount.

你需要提供證明文件,以證實你有資格享有折扣。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 15:22

Uruguay misfire and leave Bielsa-ball in danger of kicking the bucket at World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: all is not well in the Uruguay camp

中文導讀

Uruguay 喺近期賽事表現未如理想,令領隊 Marcelo Bielsa 嘅戰術風格備受質疑。呢位阿根廷籍領隊一向以高強度壓迫見稱,但目前球隊喺 World Cup 嘅出線形勢變得岌岌可危。對於球迷嚟講,呢場風波唔單止係戰術層面嘅爭議,更反映出球隊內部管理同球員狀態出現嚴重斷層,隨時會影響佢哋喺國際賽場嘅長遠發展。

Uruguay misfire and leave Bielsa-ball in danger of kicking the bucket at World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

misfire

Verb動詞

(計劃或行動)失敗、未達預期效果

EN

The marketing campaign misfired because it failed to connect with the target audience.

嗰個市場推廣活動失敗咗,因為佢無法同目標受眾產生共鳴。

in danger of

Phrase片語

處於……的危險之中、面臨……的風險

EN

The small business is in danger of closing down if they do not secure more funding.

如果呢間小企業攞唔到更多資金,佢哋正面臨倒閉嘅風險。

kick the bucket

Idiom成語

死亡(非正式用語,帶有幽默或粗俗意味,需謹慎使用)

EN

He joked that he wanted to travel the world before he kicks the bucket.

佢開玩笑話想喺自己過身之前去環遊世界。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 13:22

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity

Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity

中文導讀

Julián Quiñones 曾經喺墨西哥遭受種族歧視,但近日卻搖身一變成為國家英雄。呢件事反映出身份認同嘅複雜性,亦挑戰咗大眾對種族嘅刻板印象。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個故事帶出咗一個重要反思:喺多元文化社會入面,一個人嘅背景同國籍點樣影響大眾對佢嘅接納程度,以及點樣打破社會對少數族裔嘅固有標籤。

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity
A

Vocabulary 生字

Target

Verb動詞

針對;瞄準

EN

The new policy specifically targets families with young children to provide better support.

呢項新政策特別針對有年幼子女嘅家庭,以提供更好嘅支援。

Hailed

Verb動詞

被稱讚為;被譽為

EN

The local volunteer was hailed as a hero for saving the cat from the burning building.

呢位義工因為喺火場救出貓咪,被譽為英雄。

Complexity

Noun名詞

複雜性

EN

It takes time to fully understand the complexity of the tax system in this country.

要完全理解呢個國家稅務系統嘅複雜性,係需要時間嘅。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 12:44

WSL and WSL2 fans can drink alcohol in stands next season after successful trial

Leagues’ regulations have been altered after a positive test period though clubs will not be obliged to offer the option to supporters

中文導讀

英國女子足球聯賽 WSL 及 WSL2 喺經過成功嘅試驗期後,決定放寬球場內飲酒嘅限制。下個球季開始,球迷將可以喺觀眾席上飲酒。不過,呢項政策並非強制性,各球會可以自行決定係咪提供呢項服務。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個改變令觀賽體驗變得更加輕鬆,亦反映英國體育場館管理政策嘅靈活性。

WSL and WSL2 fans can drink alcohol in stands next season after successful trial
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Vocabulary 生字

regulation

Noun名詞

規例、規則

EN

You must follow the safety regulations when working in the laboratory.

喺實驗室工作時,你必須遵守安全規例。

alter

Verb動詞

改變、修改

EN

I need to alter my schedule to attend the meeting tomorrow.

我需要修改我嘅時間表,以出席聽日嘅會議。

obliged

Adjective形容詞

有義務的、被迫的

EN

You are not obliged to answer any questions if you feel uncomfortable.

如果你覺得唔舒服,你並無義務回答任何問題。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 12:00

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Monday 22 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 22 June, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

中文導讀

世界盃賽事持續進行,呢篇報道整理咗 Norway 對戰 Senegal 嘅詳細賽程。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,想知邊度有得直播或者點樣收睇賽事,呢份指南就最實用,幫你輕鬆掌握開賽時間同埋唔同嘅直播平台資訊,確保唔會錯過任何精彩時刻。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Monday 22 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 work schedule to see if I am free this weekend.

我需要睇下我嘅工作時間表,睇下呢個週末有冇空。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影片或音樂)

EN

You can stream your favorite 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上面。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

There are several options for paying your utility bills online.

網上繳交水電煤費用有幾個選項。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 11:23

Cape Verdeans what are your thoughts on Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 performance so far?

We would like to hear from Cape Verdeans in the UK and across the globe on the team’s progress in the tournament

中文導讀

Cape Verde 國家足球隊喺 2026 年世界盃表現備受關注,主辦單位現正向全球各地嘅 Cape Verdeans 徵集意見。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類關於海外社群參與國際體育盛事嘅討論,反映咗英國社會點樣透過多元文化平台,連結唔同背景嘅移民群體,亦係觀察英國如何看待全球體育參與度嘅一個切入點。

Cape Verdeans what are your thoughts on Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 performance so far?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local tennis club is hosting a summer tournament for all members.

我哋嘅地區網球會正為所有會員舉辦一場夏季錦標賽。

Progress

Noun名詞

進展、進度

EN

I am happy with the progress you have made on this project so far.

我對你目前喺呢個項目上取得嘅進展感到滿意。

Performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The student gave an excellent performance during the final examination.

嗰位學生喺期末考試中表現非常出色。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 10:39

Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs

Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory shoot

中文導讀

世界盃期間,Fifa 會強制要求參賽球員拍攝官方肖像照。呢篇報道帶大家深入幕後,睇吓呢啲看似刻板嘅拍攝流程背後,點樣捕捉球員嘅真實個性。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲花絮唔單止係球員嘅形象工程,更加反映咗大型體育賽事背後嘅運作機制,係了解職業足球文化嘅一個有趣切入點。

Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obligatory

Adjective形容詞

必須的、強制性的

EN

It is obligatory for all students to wear a uniform at this school.

喺呢間學校,所有學生都必須穿著校服。

Behind the scenes

Idiom慣用語

幕後、不為人知的一面

EN

The documentary shows what happens behind the scenes of a busy restaurant kitchen.

呢套紀錄片展示咗繁忙餐廳廚房嘅幕後運作。

Mechanics

Noun名詞

運作機制、原理

EN

I am trying to understand the mechanics of how this new software works.

我正嘗試了解呢套新軟件嘅運作機制。

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22 Jun, 05:57

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中文導讀

Cape Verde 呢個非洲島國喺國際球壇爆出大冷門,先後擊敗 Spain 同 Uruguay 兩支傳統勁旅。呢場賽事令呢支被稱為 Blue Sharks 嘅球隊成為全球焦點,亦證明咗喺競技場上,排名同往績並唔係絕對,實力懸殊嘅對賽往往最能激發出意想不到嘅體育精神,值得大家留意呢股新興勢力。

Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants
A

Vocabulary 生字

upset

Verb動詞

爆冷擊敗強手

EN

The underdog team managed to upset the league champions in the final match.

嗰支弱旅喺決賽成功爆冷擊敗聯賽冠軍。

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

The young actor made a successful debut in the theatre production last night.

嗰位年輕演員喺昨晚嘅舞台劇製作中首次亮相,表現成功。

favourite

Noun名詞

奪冠熱門、被看好的一方

EN

Although she was the favourite to win the competition, she faced a very tough challenge.

雖然佢係比賽嘅奪冠熱門,但佢面對住好大嘅挑戰。

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22 Jun, 05:00

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中文導讀

美國將會聯同其他國家主辦世界盃,呢篇評論探討賽事能否成為一面鏡子,反映出美國喺 Donald Trump 執政時期所展現嘅孤立主義同社會撕裂。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個議題值得關注,因為體育盛事往往係觀察一個國家政治氣候同國際形象嘅窗口,亦反映出主辦國點樣面對自身嘅內部矛盾。

Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst
A

Vocabulary 生字

Isolationism

Noun名詞

孤立主義,指國家唔參與國際事務或避免同其他國家結盟嘅政策。

EN

The country's shift towards isolationism has affected its trade relations with neighbors.

該國轉向孤立主義嘅政策,已經影響咗佢同鄰國之間嘅貿易關係。

Divisiveness

Noun名詞

分裂性,指引起爭論或導致群體之間產生分歧嘅特質。

EN

The politician's speech was criticized for its divisiveness and lack of unity.

嗰位政治人物嘅演講因為充滿分裂性同缺乏團結,而受到批評。

Joint

Adjective形容詞

聯合嘅,由兩方或多方共同參與或擁有嘅。

EN

We decided to open a joint bank account to manage our household expenses.

我哋決定開一個聯名銀行戶口,用嚟管理屋企嘅開支。

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22 Jun, 05:00

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中文導讀

Cristiano Ronaldo 喺球壇嘅成就毋庸置疑,但近期表現引發爭議。有評論認為佢繼續擔任正選,反而會阻礙 Portugal 嘅進攻節奏。對於球迷嚟講,呢件事反映出即使係一代球星,喺職業生涯末期都要面對「急流勇退」嘅難題,如果佢唔主動退位讓賢,可能會令自己多年建立嘅傳奇地位蒙上污點,對球隊長遠發展亦未必係好事。

Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting
A

Vocabulary 生字

legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留給後世的資產或影響

EN

She hopes to leave a positive legacy for the next generation of students.

她希望為下一代學生留下正面的影響。

stymie

Verb動詞

阻礙、妨礙

EN

Lack of funding will stymie our plans to renovate the community centre.

缺乏資金將會阻礙我們翻新社區中心的計劃。

stand down

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

退位、辭職、讓出職位

EN

The manager decided to stand down after leading the company for over twenty years.

那位經理在領導公司超過二十年後,決定退位讓賢。

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22 Jun, 03:10

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中文導讀

今年係 Diego Maradona 當年對陣 England 經典賽事嘅 40 週年,Lionel Messi 喺 World Cup 表現強勢,外界期望佢可以喺呢個充滿歷史意義嘅日子,為自己嘅職業生涯寫下新篇章。呢場賽事唔單止係球技比拼,更係傳承足球傳奇嘅重要時刻,全球球迷都密切關注 Lionel Messi 能否帶領 Argentina 再創高峰。

Messi and Argentina ready to turn up the heat after fast World Cup start
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exploits

Noun名詞

英勇事蹟、大膽嘅行為或成就

EN

The book details the daring exploits of explorers who traveled across the globe.

呢本書詳細記載咗一班環遊世界嘅探險家嘅英勇事蹟。

Imbue

Verb動詞

使充滿、灌輸(某種感情或特質)

EN

The artist tried to imbue her paintings with a sense of peace and tranquility.

呢位藝術家嘗試將平靜同安寧嘅感覺注入佢嘅畫作之中。

Significance

Noun名詞

重要性、意義

EN

The discovery of the new medicine is of great significance to the medical field.

呢種新藥物嘅發現對醫學界具有重大意義。

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22 Jun, 03:03

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中文導讀

伊朗門將 Alireza Beiranvand 喺賽事中展現出頂級撲救能力,令唔少球迷感到驚訝。呢次精彩表現唔單止係個人技術嘅體現,更為球隊喺賽場上注入強大嘅士氣同希望。作為資深體育新聞編輯,我認為呢類時刻往往係球隊轉捩點,證明球員喺關鍵時刻嘅心理質素同技術同樣重要,亦係足球賽事最令人熱血沸騰嘅地方。

Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope
A

Vocabulary 生字

collide

Verb動詞

碰撞、衝突;(觀點或事件)交鋒

EN

The two cars collided at the busy intersection during the rush hour.

兩架車喺繁忙嘅十字路口發生咗碰撞。

indelible

Adjective形容詞

難以磨滅的、不可擦除的

EN

The kindness of the stranger left an indelible impression on me.

嗰位陌生人嘅善意令我留低咗難以磨滅嘅印象。

inspiration

Noun名詞

靈感、啟發;鼓舞人心的人或事物

EN

She finds inspiration for her paintings in the beauty of the local park.

佢喺公園嘅美景入面搵到繪畫嘅靈感。

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22 Jun, 02:29

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中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 近期進駐 Berkeley 嘅 Claremont Hotel 備戰世界盃。酒店為咗令球員住得舒適,特登改裝設施,提供乒乓波、桌球枱同埋復古球衣裝飾,甚至連澳洲國民美食 Vegemite 都供應充足。呢類報道反映球隊點樣透過營造「家」嘅感覺,喺高壓嘅國際賽事期間維持球員心理狀態,亦展現咗主辦方對球隊後勤支援嘅重視。

Inside the Socceroos’ World Cup home: ping pong, pool, retro kits and organic omelettes
A

Vocabulary 生字

adapted

Verb動詞

改編、調整或適應,指為咗特定目的而作出改變

EN

The kitchen has been adapted to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.

呢個廚房已經經過改裝,以配合殘疾人士嘅需要。

comfortable

Adjective形容詞

舒適的,指身體或心理上感到放鬆、無負擔

EN

We bought a new sofa that is very comfortable for watching movies.

我哋買咗張新梳化,用嚟睇戲好舒服。

on tap

Idiom慣用語

隨時供應的、隨手可得的

EN

The office provides free coffee on tap for all employees.

辦公室為所有員工提供隨時飲用嘅免費咖啡。

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22 Jun, 01:28

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中文導讀

Cape Verde 喺呢場賽事入面表現驚人,成功以 2-2 迫和 Uruguay。呢場和局對 Cape Verde 嚟講意義重大,因為佢哋目前仲有機會晉級淘汰賽階段。對於一直關注國際賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢支被稱為 Blue Sharks 嘅球隊近期嘅表現絕對值得留意,佢哋展現出強大嘅韌性,為賽事增添唔少變數。

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw
A

Vocabulary 生字

heroics

Noun名詞

英勇行為、英雄式表現

EN

The team's late heroics in the final minutes secured their victory.

球隊喺最後幾分鐘嘅英勇表現確保咗佢哋嘅勝利。

knockout stage

Noun phrase名詞短語

淘汰賽階段

EN

They need to win this match to qualify for the knockout stage.

佢哋需要贏咗呢場比賽先可以晉級淘汰賽階段。

draw

Noun名詞

平局、和局

EN

The game ended in a draw after both sides failed to score in extra time.

雙方喺加時賽都冇入波,比賽最終以和局告終。