Tue, Jun 23· 6月23日

20 stories · 60 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 23:27

England 0-0 Ghana: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings

Anthony Gordon and Elliot Anderson struggled for England while Ghana’s defensive duo Opoku and Adjetey were titans at the back for the African side

中文導讀

England 喺 World Cup 2026 嘅分組賽對陣 Ghana,最終雙方互交白卷。Anthony Gordon 同 Elliot Anderson 喺進攻端表現未如理想,未能為 England 創造入球機會。相反,Ghana 嘅防線表現極其穩健,Opoku 同 Adjetey 成功抵禦對手攻勢。呢場賽事反映 England 喺面對嚴密防守時,進攻組織仍有改善空間,對於關注國家隊表現嘅球迷嚟講,呢場和局值得留意。

England 0-0 Ghana: World Cup 2026 Group L player ratings
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Vocabulary 生字

struggle

Verb動詞

掙扎、奮鬥、感到吃力

EN

Many people struggle to balance their work and personal life in a busy city.

喺繁忙城市入面,好多人都要努力平衡工作同私人生活。

defensive

Adjective形容詞

防禦性的、防守的

EN

The company adopted a defensive strategy to protect its market share from competitors.

間公司採取咗防禦性策略,以保護佢哋嘅市場份額免受競爭對手影響。

titan

Noun名詞

巨人、極具影響力或實力嘅人

EN

She is a titan in the fashion industry, known for her innovative designs.

佢係時裝界嘅巨人,以創新設計聞名。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 23:15

England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance

England failed to seize the initiative in Group L as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a Ghana side whose progress is also all but assured

中文導讀

England 喺 Group L 嘅出線形勢變得微妙,最近對陣 Ghana 一戰僅能打和 0-0。雖然 England 賽前被睇高一線,但未能把握機會攞到主動權。由於 Ghana 防守相當頑強,令 England 未能全取三分,目前小組出線資格仍然懸而未決,球隊需要喺之後嘅賽事調整戰術,先可以確保晉級。

England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
A

Vocabulary 生字

stubborn

Adjective形容詞

頑固的、固執的,亦可用於形容難以應付或改變的事物

EN

He has a stubborn cough that won't go away despite the medicine.

他患有頑固的咳嗽,即使吃了藥也沒好轉。

seize

Verb動詞

把握、抓住(機會),或奪取

EN

You should seize every opportunity to practice speaking a new language.

你應該把握每一個練習說新語言的機會。

in the balance

Idiom慣用語

懸而未決、勝負未分、處於不確定的狀態

EN

The future of the project remains in the balance until the budget is approved.

在預算獲批之前,這個項目的未來仍然懸而未決。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 22:04

Cautious Scotland look to cast off the shackles as history beckons

As Steve Clarke and his team prepare to take on Brazil and earn a place in the last 32, debate rages about their style

中文導讀

Steve Clarke 帶領嘅 Scotland 國家隊正面臨關鍵戰役,只要擊敗 Brazil 就能晉級 32 強。目前外界焦點唔單止喺賽果,仲有關於球隊戰術風格嘅爭議。對於 Scotland 嚟講,呢場波係打破過往保守形象、創造歷史嘅重要機會,球迷都好關注球隊會唔會喺壓力下採取更進取嘅踢法。

Cautious Scotland look to cast off the shackles as history beckons
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Vocabulary 生字

shackles

Noun名詞

束縛、枷鎖,比喻限制自由或發展嘅障礙

EN

She finally broke free from the shackles of her stressful job and started her own business.

佢終於擺脫咗沉重工作嘅束縛,開始經營自己嘅生意。

beckon

Verb動詞

召喚、吸引,指某種機會或結果即將到來

EN

A new career opportunity is beckoning, but it would require moving to a different city.

一個新嘅事業機會正在召喚我,但需要搬去另一個城市。

rage

Verb動詞

激烈地進行、持續不斷(常用於爭論或風暴)

EN

A heated debate is raging among the residents regarding the new parking regulations.

居民之間正就新嘅泊車條例進行激烈辯論。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 22:02

Djed Spence appears to refuse Thomas Partey handshake before England v Ghana

Footage shows defender keeping hand in pocket while other England players shook Partey’s hand

中文導讀

近日一場 England 對 Ghana 嘅賽事引起球迷關注,Footage 顯示 England 後衛 Djed Spence 喺賽前握手環節中,疑似刻意將手插喺褲袋,拒絕同 Thomas Partey 握手。呢個舉動喺社交媒體引發廣泛討論,唔少人質疑 Djed Spence 嘅體育精神,亦令呢場比賽嘅場外花絮成為大眾焦點。

Djed Spence appears to refuse Thomas Partey handshake before England v Ghana
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Vocabulary 生字

Refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕;推辭

EN

The customer decided to refuse the delivery because the package was damaged.

由於包裹受損,顧客決定拒絕收貨。

Defender

Noun名詞

防守者;後衛

EN

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

球隊需要一名強勁的後衛來阻止對手得分。

Footage

Noun名詞

片段;錄像

EN

The security camera captured clear footage of the incident in the car park.

閉路電視拍下了停車場內該事件的清晰片段。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 21:46

‘I’m back’: Ronaldo’s relief after double kickstarts Portugal campaign

Cristiano Ronaldo savoured the end of a ‘difficult, dark week’ after scoring twice in Portugal’s 5-0 rout of Uzbekistan and becoming the first player to find the net in six World Cups

中文導讀

Cristiano Ronaldo 喺經歷一段低潮期後,終於喺 Portugal 對陣 Uzbekistan 嘅賽事入面梅開二度,帶領球隊以 5-0 大勝。呢場比賽除咗係 Portugal 喺 World Cup 賽事嘅重要勝利,Cristiano Ronaldo 更創下歷史,成為首位喺六屆 World Cup 都有入波嘅球員,證明佢依然係球壇嘅頂尖戰力。

‘I’m back’: Ronaldo’s relief after double kickstarts Portugal campaign
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Vocabulary 生字

savoured

Verb動詞

細細品味、享受(成功或喜悅)

EN

She sat on the balcony and savoured the quiet moment with a cup of tea.

佢坐喺露台,一邊飲茶一邊細細品味呢份寧靜。

rout

Noun名詞

大勝、潰敗

EN

The local team suffered a complete rout in the final match of the season.

本地球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽入面慘敗。

kickstart

Verb動詞

啟動、推動(某事發展)

EN

A small loan helped him kickstart his new business venture.

一筆小額貸款幫佢成功啟動咗新嘅生意。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 21:28

Steve Clarke warns Scotland of threat posed by returning Brazil ‘icon’ Neymar

Steve Clarke said Brazil ‘have shown they are a big threat’ as Scotland aim to book their spot in the World Cup knockout stage

中文導讀

Scotland 國家隊領隊 Steve Clarke 近日嚴陣以待,事關 Brazil 嘅球星 Neymar 即將復出。雖然 Scotland 喺 World Cup 爭取晉級淘汰賽嘅形勢唔錯,但 Steve Clarke 強調 Brazil 實力雄厚,絕對唔可以掉以輕心。呢場賽事對 Scotland 嚟講係一場硬仗,球隊必須保持高度警覺,先可以喺強敵環伺下突圍而出,成功爭取晉級資格。

Steve Clarke warns Scotland of threat posed by returning Brazil ‘icon’ Neymar
A

Vocabulary 生字

threat

Noun名詞

威脅;恐嚇

EN

The heavy rain poses a serious threat to the outdoor event.

大雨對戶外活動構成嚴重威脅。

knockout

Noun名詞

淘汰賽;擊倒

EN

Our team has finally qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament.

我哋隊伍終於成功晉級錦標賽嘅淘汰賽階段。

spot

Noun名詞

位置;名額;地點

EN

I managed to secure a spot in the popular cooking class.

我成功爭取到一個熱門烹飪班嘅名額。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 20:20

Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought as rampant Portugal outclass Uzbekistan

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal rediscovered their goalscoring touch with a 5-0 trouncing of Uzbekistan in Group K

中文導讀

Cristiano Ronaldo 近期喺賽場上重拾射門觸覺,帶領 Portugal 以 5-0 大勝 Uzbekistan。呢場賽事對 Portugal 嚟講相當關鍵,因為佢哋喺分組賽表現強勢,Cristiano Ronaldo 嘅梅開二度亦證明佢依然係球隊嘅核心進攻點,成功打破之前嘅入球荒,為球隊喺 Group K 嘅出線形勢注入強心針。

Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought as rampant Portugal outclass Uzbekistan
A

Vocabulary 生字

drought

Noun名詞

長期缺乏某事物;旱災

EN

The country is suffering from a severe water drought due to the lack of rain.

由於缺乏雨水,該國正面臨嚴重的旱災。

rampant

Adjective形容詞

猖獗的;蔓延的;勢不可擋的

EN

Inflation has become rampant, making it difficult for families to afford basic groceries.

通貨膨脹變得十分猖獗,令家庭難以負擔基本生活雜貨。

outclass

Verb動詞

遠勝於;勝過

EN

The experienced team completely outclassed their opponents in the final match.

那支經驗豐富的隊伍在決賽中完全壓倒性地勝過對手。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 20:17

Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra

Roberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds by Tottenham and is looking to make two big moves in midfield

中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 領隊 Roberto De Zerbi 近期獲得球會撥出大筆資金,準備喺轉會市場大展拳腳。據報佢正積極斟介 Fernandes 同 Tonali 兩位中場球員,務求喺新球季前加強球隊中場實力。呢個舉動顯示 Tottenham Hotspur 喺轉會窗嘅野心,球迷可以密切留意呢兩宗交易嘅進展。

Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra
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Vocabulary 生字

significant

Adjective形容詞

相當大的;顯著的

EN

There has been a significant increase in the price of groceries lately.

最近食品雜貨嘅價格有顯著上升。

midfield

Noun名詞

中場(足球場地或位置)

EN

The coach decided to strengthen the midfield to control the game better.

教練決定加強中場,以更好咁控制比賽節奏。

transfer

Noun名詞

轉移;轉讓(亦指球員轉會)

EN

I need to make a bank transfer to pay my monthly rent.

我需要做銀行轉帳嚟交每月租金。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 17:57

Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it will grant Iran extra time to prepare for their World Cup match against Egypt on Friday

中文導讀

美國 Department of Homeland Security 近日宣佈,將會容許 Iran 代表團提早入境,以便為即將舉行嘅 World Cup 賽事對戰 Egypt 作出準備。呢項安排反映美國政府喺處理國際體育賽事入境簽證時,會因應特殊情況作出彈性調整,確保賽事能夠順利進行,對關注國際體育外交嘅移英港人嚟講,係一個值得留意嘅行政案例。

Department of Homeland Security will allow Iran to travel to US early for World Cup match
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Vocabulary 生字

Grant

Verb動詞

准許、給予(通常指正式批准或給予權利)

EN

The local council decided to grant permission for the new community garden.

地方議會決定批准設立新的社區花園。

Prepare

Verb動詞

準備、預備

EN

I need to prepare a healthy meal for my family tonight.

我今晚需要為家人準備一頓健康的晚餐。

Adjustment

Noun名詞

調整、調節

EN

You might need to make a small adjustment to the settings to get the best result.

你可能需要對設定進行微調,以獲得最佳效果。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 17:54

‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?

Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts

中文導讀

Ousmane Dembélé 近期表現強勢,為法國國家隊注入進攻活力,但外界開始擔心過度依賴個別球員會影響團隊戰術平衡。面對 Norway 呢類防守硬淨嘅對手,法國隊喺淘汰賽前必須證明自己唔係單靠個人能力,而係具備成熟嘅團隊組織,呢場賽事將會係檢視佢哋戰術深度嘅關鍵指標。

‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France?
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Vocabulary 生字

Decisive

Adjective形容詞

決定性的;果斷的

EN

Your support was decisive in helping me finish the project on time.

你嘅支持對我準時完成項目起咗決定性作用。

Dominance

Noun名詞

優勢;支配地位

EN

The company maintains its market dominance through constant innovation.

呢間公司透過不斷創新嚟維持佢嘅市場優勢。

Tougher

Adjective形容詞

更艱難的;更嚴格的

EN

The new manager has set tougher standards for all employees.

新經理為所有員工定下咗更嚴格嘅標準。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 16:00

‘Chuck it on the iPad’: Socceroo urges schools to show Australia’s final World Cup group game

Jason Geria says students and employees should be able to watch the crunch match against Paraguay which kicks off 12pm Friday

中文導讀

澳洲國家隊球員 Jason Geria 近日公開呼籲,希望學校同公司容許學生及員工喺比賽期間觀看澳洲隊嘅關鍵賽事。呢個建議喺當地引起討論,探討體育盛事係咪應該納入日常日程,甚至喺課堂或辦公時間直播。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類關於工作與生活平衡,以及對體育文化包容度嘅討論,反映咗當地社會點樣看待集體活動同個人權利之間嘅平衡。

‘Chuck it on the iPad’: Socceroo urges schools to show Australia’s final World Cup group game
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Vocabulary 生字

crunch

Adjective形容詞

關鍵的、決定性的(通常指困難或重要的時刻)

EN

We are facing a crunch meeting tomorrow to decide the future of the project.

我們明天要開一場關鍵會議,決定這個項目的未來。

urge

Verb動詞

極力主張、敦促、強烈建議

EN

The charity is urging the government to provide more support for homeless people.

該慈善機構正敦促政府為無家可歸者提供更多支援。

kick off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

開始(原指足球開球,現常用於活動或會議開始)

EN

The annual community festival will kick off with a parade in the town centre.

年度社區節慶將以市中心的巡遊揭開序幕。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 15:30

Fifa leadership ‘overruled US-based staff’ opposing World Cup dynamic pricing

A number of Fifa’s US-based staff advised against the use of dynamic pricing at the World Cup but were overruled by the world governing body’s leadership

中文導讀

Fifa 高層近日被揭無視內部專業意見,堅持喺 World Cup 引入「動態定價」(dynamic pricing)。呢種隨需求浮動嘅票價機制,喺美國嘅 Fifa 員工曾提出反對,認為會影響球迷權益,但最終被高層否決。呢件事反映大型體育賽事嘅商業化決策,往往凌駕於員工專業判斷,亦令未來賽事嘅票價透明度備受關注。

Fifa leadership ‘overruled US-based staff’ opposing World Cup dynamic pricing
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Vocabulary 生字

Overrule

Verb動詞

否決、駁回(通常指權力較高者推翻下屬或較低級別的決定)

EN

The manager decided to overrule my suggestion about the new office layout.

經理決定否決我關於新辦公室佈局的建議。

Advise against

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

勸告不要做某事、建議避免

EN

The doctor advised against eating too much sugar for the sake of my health.

為了我的健康,醫生勸告我不要吃太多糖。

Dynamic

Adjective形容詞

動態的、充滿活力的(形容不斷變化或進步的狀態)

EN

The job market is very dynamic, so you need to keep learning new skills.

就業市場變化很快,所以你需要不斷學習新技能。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 14:31

The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages

In today’s Football Daily: the big-hitters have brought their shooting boots

中文導讀

世界盃賽事進入白熱化階段,多位頂尖球員喺今屆賽事表現亮眼,爭奪金靴獎嘅競爭變得非常激烈。呢場入球大戰唔單止係個人榮譽嘅爭奪,更反映咗各支強隊喺進攻端嘅部署。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場射手榜之爭絕對係近期球壇最值得留意嘅焦點,睇吓邊位前鋒可以喺關鍵時刻脫穎而出。

The World Cup stage is set for a Golden Boot shootout for the ages
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Vocabulary 生字

shootout

Noun名詞

決勝局、槍戰或激烈的競爭

EN

The match ended in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.

比賽喺零入球和局後,以互射十二碼決勝負。

big-hitter

Noun名詞

重要人物、強者或有影響力的人

EN

The conference attracted several big-hitters from the technology industry.

呢個會議吸引咗幾位科技界嘅重量級人物參加。

set for

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

準備好、即將發生

EN

The company is set for a major expansion next year.

間公司準備好喺出年進行大規模擴張。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 11:00

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Ghana, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 23 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 23 June, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

中文導讀

England 對戰 Ghana 嘅 World Cup 賽事即將舉行,呢份指南詳細列出開賽時間、電視轉播頻道同埋網上直播連結。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲資訊好實用,可以幫大家預早安排時間,確保唔會錯過任何精彩賽事直播,輕鬆融入當地嘅體育文化生活。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Ghana, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 23 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 before confirming the meeting time.

喺確認會議時間之前,我需要先睇下我嘅時間表。

broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放(電視或電台節目)

EN

The local station will broadcast the concert live this evening.

呢個本地電台今晚會現場直播呢場音樂會。

coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報導、轉播覆蓋

EN

The news coverage of the local festival was very detailed.

關於呢個地區節日嘅新聞報導非常詳細。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 08:00

Scottish fans’ friendly USA invasion exemplifies the joy of the World Cup

Major tournaments bring people together and Scotland’s welcome presence adds to the case for a 48-team event

中文導讀

大型體育賽事往往係凝聚人心嘅好機會。Scotland 球迷喺 USA 嘅熱情參與,再次證明擴大賽事規模至 48 隊係正確方向。呢種跨國界嘅體育交流,唔單止展現咗球迷嘅友善,更令賽事氣氛變得更加熱鬧,對於推廣足球文化同埋促進國際友誼都有正面影響,亦都係體育盛事嘅真正意義所在。

Scottish fans’ friendly USA invasion exemplifies the joy of the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

exemplify

Verb動詞

作為……的典型例子;體現

EN

Her dedication to the project exemplifies the hard work required for success.

她對項目的投入體現了成功所需的努力。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

The local tennis tournament will be held at the community centre next month.

當地的網球錦標賽將於下個月在社區中心舉行。

presence

Noun名詞

出席;存在;風度

EN

Your presence at the meeting is highly appreciated by the team.

團隊非常感謝你出席這次會議。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 06:45

Socceroos not planning a ‘truce’ to play for draw against Paraguay: ’That doesn’t seem right’

Socceroos defender Jason Geria insists they will not take their foot off the gas against Paraguay in their final World Cup pool match in San Francisco

中文導讀

Socceroos 後衛 Jason Geria 近日強調,球隊喺 San Francisco 進行嘅 World Cup 小組賽最後一場對陣 Paraguay 時,絕唔會因為想求和而放軟手腳。佢認為採取「休戰」策略去博和局並唔合適,球隊會繼續保持進攻節奏,全力爭勝。呢種唔留力嘅比賽態度,展現出球隊對賽事嘅尊重同埋爭勝決心,值得球迷留意。

Socceroos not planning a ‘truce’ to play for draw against Paraguay: ’That doesn’t seem right’
A

Vocabulary 生字

truce

Noun名詞

休戰、停戰協議

EN

The two sides finally agreed to a temporary truce to allow civilians to leave the area.

雙方最終達成臨時休戰協議,讓平民撤離該地區。

take one's foot off the gas

Idiom慣用語

放鬆、減慢進度、不再全力以赴

EN

We are close to finishing the project, but we cannot afford to take our foot off the gas now.

我們快要完成這個項目了,但現在絕不能鬆懈。

insist

Verb動詞

堅持、堅決要求

EN

She insisted that she was innocent despite the evidence against her.

儘管有證據對她不利,她仍堅持自己是無辜的。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 02:05

Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Ousmane Dembélé added another as France cruised to a win over Iraq that was delayed for two hours at half-time

中文導讀

France 喺最近嘅賽事入面,憑藉 Kylian Mbappé 梅開二度同 Ousmane Dembélé 嘅入球,順利擊敗 Iraq。雖然比賽期間因為天氣問題,中場休息被迫延長咗兩個鐘,但 France 嘅表現依然未受影響,最終輕鬆取勝,展現出強大嘅實力同穩定性。

Two-hour storm break fails to stop France as Mbappé and Dembélé prove too good for Iraq
A

Vocabulary 生字

cruised to

Phrasal verb片語動詞

輕而易舉地取得(勝利或成功)

EN

The local team cruised to victory in the final match of the season.

本地球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽入面輕易贏得勝利。

delayed

Adjective / Verb形容詞 / 動詞

延遲、耽誤

EN

My train was delayed by thirty minutes due to a signal failure.

我搭嗰班火車因為訊號故障延遲咗三十分鐘。

prove

Verb動詞

證明、顯示出(某種特質或能力)

EN

You need to prove your identity before opening a new bank account.

你喺開新銀行戶口之前,需要證明你嘅身份。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 01:19

World Cup Group D permutations: supercomputer says Socceroos will progress

Even a narrow defeat against Paraguay in their final group game should be enough to earn a place in the last 32, where Belgium may await

中文導讀

超級電腦預測 Socceroos 喺 World Cup 小組賽出線形勢樂觀。即使喺最後一場對 Paraguay 嘅賽事中僅以小比數落敗,Socceroos 依然好大機會晉級 32 強。呢個預測對球迷嚟講係好消息,因為球隊好大機會喺淘汰賽階段遇上 Belgium,令賽事變得更加緊張刺激,值得大家留意後續發展。

World Cup Group D permutations: supercomputer says Socceroos will progress
A

Vocabulary 生字

permutation

Noun名詞

排列組合;(尤指賽事中)各種可能的出線或晉級情況

EN

We spent all morning calculating every possible permutation for the tournament results.

我哋成朝都喺度計緊賽事結果嘅各種可能性。

narrow

Adjective形容詞

險勝的;小比數的;僅僅足夠的

EN

The team managed a narrow victory in the final minutes of the match.

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘險勝對手。

await

Verb動詞

等待;將會發生在某人身上

EN

A new challenge will await you once you start your new job next month.

下個月當你開始新工作時,會有新嘅挑戰等緊你。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 00:30

Thomas Tuchel urges England to improve defence against Ghana after ‘wake-up call’

Thomas Tuchel believes England were given a wake-up call by Croatia and must focus on improving their defensive structure at the World Cup

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 近期對 England 嘅防守表現提出警示,認為早前對陣 Croatia 嘅賽事係一個「wake-up call」。佢強調球隊若要喺 World Cup 爭取佳績,必須盡快改善防守結構。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係茶餘飯後嘅話題,亦反映咗英國體育界對紀律同戰術調整嘅重視,值得留意佢哋點樣應對壓力同改進不足之處。

Thomas Tuchel urges England to improve defence against Ghana after ‘wake-up call’
A

Vocabulary 生字

wake-up call

Noun名詞

警鐘;提醒人必須改變現狀嘅事件

EN

The sudden health issue was a wake-up call for him to start exercising regularly.

嗰次突如其來嘅健康問題,成為咗佢開始恆常運動嘅警鐘。

structure

Noun名詞

結構;組織;架構

EN

The company needs a better management structure to improve efficiency.

呢間公司需要更好嘅管理架構嚟提升效率。

improve

Verb動詞

改善;提升;改進

EN

You should practice speaking every day if you want to improve your language skills.

如果你想提升語言能力,就應該每日練習講嘢。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jun, 00:30

Tuchel’s brash Britpop football is music to England ears before Ghana test

Vinyl has baffled youngsters at the team’s hotel but spells of opening victory against Croatia showed side in the groove

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 帶領嘅 England 國家隊近期表現令人耳目一新,戰術風格被形容為充滿 Britpop 嘅活力。雖然球員喺酒店見到黑膠唱片覺得好陌生,但球隊喺對陣 Croatia 嘅首場勝利中,已經展現出良好嘅默契同節奏。呢種充滿自信嘅踢法,令 England 球迷對接下來對陣 Ghana 嘅賽事充滿期待,亦反映出球隊正處於狀態上升期。

Tuchel’s brash Britpop football is music to England ears before Ghana test
A

Vocabulary 生字

Baffled

Adjective形容詞

感到困惑、難以理解

EN

I was completely baffled by the complex instructions on the new coffee machine.

我對部新咖啡機複雜嘅說明書感到完全困惑。

In the groove

Idiom慣用語

進入狀態、運作順暢

EN

It took me a few weeks to get back in the groove after returning from my long holiday.

放完長假返嚟,我用咗幾個禮拜先搵返工作狀態。

Brash

Adjective形容詞

自信得嚟帶點魯莽、張揚

EN

His brash attitude during the meeting made a bad impression on the manager.

佢喺會議期間嗰種張揚嘅態度,令經理留下咗唔好嘅印象。