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The Guardian
football·
1h ago

US Soccer spent decades searching for coherence. It found something better

For decades, US Soccer sought a single identity. Instead, its most talented team emerged from a uniquely American mix of backgrounds, pathways and cultures

中文導讀

US Soccer 長期以來一直想搵出一套單一嘅足球哲學,但結果發現,真正令球隊強大嘅,反而係美國多元文化同唔同背景球員交織出嚟嘅獨特風格。呢篇報道指出,唔再盲目追求單一模式,反而令 US Soccer 搵到更好嘅發展方向,呢種包容性對體育界嚟講係一個好重要嘅啟示。

US Soccer spent decades searching for coherence. It found something better
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Vocabulary 生字

Coherence

Noun名詞

連貫性、條理

EN

The essay lacks coherence, making it difficult for the reader to follow the argument.

呢篇論文缺乏連貫性,令讀者好難跟得上佢嘅論點。

Emerge

Verb動詞

浮現、顯露、出現

EN

New details about the project began to emerge after the meeting.

會議之後,關於呢個項目嘅新細節開始浮現。

Pathway

Noun名詞

路徑、途徑

EN

There are many different pathways to achieving a successful career in this industry.

喺呢個行業入面,有好多唔同嘅途徑可以達成成功嘅事業。

The Guardian
football·
2h ago

Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?

Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups and Dave Beasant revisionism

中文導讀

足球賽場上,球員入波後慶祝與否往往反映個人情感同尊重。呢篇報道探討球員面對母國或前效力國家時,點樣處理慶祝動作,同時分析Dick Advocaat喺國家隊教練生涯嘅獨特性,仲有關於World Cup歷史數據嘅冷知識。對於鍾意英國足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲關於足球禮儀同歷史嘅討論,可以幫大家更深入了解當地體育文化背後嘅細節同價值觀。

Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?
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Vocabulary 生字

Refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕;不願意

EN

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

個客決定拒絕收貨,因為個包裹受損咗。

Unique

Adjective形容詞

獨特的;唯一的

EN

This local cafe offers a unique blend of coffee that you cannot find anywhere else.

呢間本地咖啡店提供一種獨特嘅咖啡拼配,你喺其他地方搵唔到。

Revisionism

Noun名詞

修正主義;對歷史或既定觀點嘅重新審視

EN

The historian's new book provides a fresh look at the event, challenging common historical revisionism.

呢位歷史學家嘅新書提供咗一個新角度去睇呢件事,挑戰咗常見嘅歷史修正主義。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 05:14

Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts

The Crystal Palace defender netted his second goal of the tournament as Colombia secured their passage from Group K with a well-deserved 1-0 win

中文導讀

效力 Crystal Palace 嘅後衛 Daniel Muñoz 近日喺賽事中攻入關鍵一球,帶領 Colombia 以 1-0 擊敗 DR Congo。呢場勝仗令 Colombia 成功喺 Group K 突圍而出,正式晉級淘汰賽階段。對於鍾意睇英超嘅移英港人嚟講,見到熟悉嘅球員喺國際賽事有咁好表現,絕對係今屆賽事嘅一大亮點。

Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
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Vocabulary 生字

resistance

Noun名詞

抵抗;反抗;阻力

EN

The local community showed strong resistance to the plan of building a new factory nearby.

當地社區對喺附近起新工廠嘅計劃表現出強烈反抗。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得;確保;穩固

EN

It took her several months of hard work to secure a permanent position at the company.

佢花咗幾個月努力工作,先至成功喺呢間公司獲得一個長期職位。

passage

Noun名詞

通過;通行;(一段)過程

EN

The new law had a smooth passage through parliament after a lengthy debate.

經過長時間辯論後,呢條新法例喺議會順利通過。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 05:00

Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?

Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with all sorts of issues off the pitch but one point against South Africa is enough to progress

中文導讀

Hong Myung-bo 帶領嘅 South Korea 國家隊近期喺場外風波不斷,除咗球員兵役問題備受嘲諷,仲發生無人機被擊落等混亂事件。雖然球隊喺賽事表現未如理想,但憑住對戰 South Africa 取得嘅一分,成功晉級。呢場賽事反映球隊喺面對輿論壓力同場外干擾時,心理質素備受考驗,未來賽事能否重回正軌,將會係球迷關注焦點。

Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?
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Vocabulary 生字

mock

Verb動詞

嘲笑、戲弄

EN

It is unkind to mock people for their mistakes.

嘲笑別人的錯誤是不友善的行為。

chaotic

Adjective形容詞

混亂的、無秩序的

EN

The traffic became chaotic after the main road was closed for repairs.

主幹道因維修封閉後,交通變得非常混亂。

progress

Verb動詞

晉級、進步

EN

The team managed to progress to the final round of the competition.

該隊伍成功晉級至比賽的最後一輪。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 04:25

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected

Nestory Irankunda’s place in the starting XI is not the only question facing Australia coach Tony Popovic for their final World Cup Group D outing

中文導讀

澳洲國家隊教練 Tony Popovic 正面臨陣容調動嘅煩惱,喺 World Cup Group D 最後一場賽事入面,Nestory Irankunda 會唔會繼續擔任正選成為焦點。呢場波對球隊部署至關重要,教練需要喺戰術調整同球員狀態之間作出取捨,以確保球隊能夠發揮最佳水準。

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected
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Vocabulary 生字

dilemma

Noun名詞

困境、兩難局面

EN

I am in a dilemma about whether to accept the new job offer or stay in my current position.

我陷入兩難,唔知應該接受新工作邀請,定係留喺現有崗位。

outing

Noun名詞

短途旅程、公開活動、賽事表現

EN

The team had a successful outing at the local sports tournament last weekend.

球隊喺上週末嘅地區體育賽事中表現出色。

selection

Noun名詞

挑選、選擇、精選商品

EN

The supermarket offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables every day.

呢間超級市場每日都提供各式各樣嘅新鮮蔬菜。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 02:27

Scotsmaxxing hits Ocean Drive as Tartan Army’s World Cup party goes on

The Boston consensus appeared to be that the city centre hadn’t been so lively in years. Miami has its turn now

中文導讀

Tartan Army 近期喺 Boston 掀起熱潮,令當地市中心氣氛變得前所未有咁熱鬧。呢股蘇格蘭球迷文化隨住賽事推進,而家正式移師到 Miami 繼續狂歡。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類大型體育盛事除咗係文化交流嘅好機會,亦反映咗蘇格蘭球迷點樣喺海外展現強大嘅凝聚力同影響力,值得留意呢種獨特嘅球迷文化點樣帶動當地經濟同氣氛。

Scotsmaxxing hits Ocean Drive as Tartan Army’s World Cup party goes on
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Vocabulary 生字

consensus

Noun名詞

共識、一致意見

EN

There is a general consensus among the staff that we need a longer lunch break.

員工之間有一個普遍共識,就係我哋需要更長嘅午膳時間。

lively

Adjective形容詞

熱鬧的、充滿活力的

EN

The street market is always very lively on Saturday mornings.

星期六朝早嘅街市總係非常熱鬧。

turn

Noun名詞

輪次、機會

EN

It is finally your turn to choose which movie we should watch tonight.

終於輪到你揀今晚要睇咩戲喇。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 02:23

Budimir rescues Croatia with winner against Panama on Modric’s landmark day

Luka Modric 200th cap for Croatia was a victorious one after Ante Budimir’s goal secured a 1-0 win over Panama

中文導讀

Luka Modric 近日達成代表 Croatia 出賽 200 場嘅里程碑,呢場賽事對佢個人同國家隊都別具意義。最終憑藉 Ante Budimir 喺比賽中射入關鍵一球,以 1-0 擊敗 Panama。呢場勝仗令 Luka Modric 嘅紀念日更加圓滿,亦反映出 Croatia 喺國際賽場上依然保持強勁競爭力,係球迷近期值得留意嘅焦點賽事。

Budimir rescues Croatia with winner against Panama on Modric’s landmark day
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Vocabulary 生字

landmark

Noun名詞

里程碑;轉折點

EN

Graduating from university is a major landmark in a person's life.

大學畢業係一個人生命中重要嘅里程碑。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得;確保;成功爭取

EN

We managed to secure a table at the popular restaurant by booking weeks in advance.

我哋提早幾星期預訂,成功喺嗰間熱門餐廳攞到枱。

victorious

Adjective形容詞

勝利的;獲勝的

EN

The victorious team celebrated their hard-earned success with a parade.

獲勝嘅隊伍透過巡遊慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅成功。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 01:09

Tuchel tells England fans not to lose belief while Ghana fume at penalty decision

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed suggestions England were handed a World Cup wake-up call after being held to a goalless draw against Ghana and called on supporters not to lose belief in his side

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 帶領嘅 England 喺近期賽事被 Ghana 逼和,令唔少球迷擔心球隊狀態。面對外界質疑,Thomas Tuchel 公開呼籲球迷保持信心,強調球隊並未陷入危機。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞係融入當地社交圈嘅熱門話題,了解球隊動向有助於同當地鄰居或同事打開話匣子,建立交流。

Tuchel tells England fans not to lose belief while Ghana fume at penalty decision
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Vocabulary 生字

dismiss

Verb動詞

不予理會、對……不屑一顧

EN

The manager dismissed the rumors about the company closing down.

經理對公司即將倒閉的傳聞不予理會。

belief

Noun名詞

信心、信念

EN

You should have more belief in your own abilities when applying for a new job.

你在申請新工作時,應該對自己的能力更有信心。

fume

Verb動詞

憤怒、發火

EN

She was fuming after waiting for the delayed train for over an hour.

在等候誤點的火車超過一小時後,她感到非常憤怒。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 00:48

England’s grizzly Ghana draw exposes limitations of Madueke and Gordon

Inverted wingers were unable to adjust their game, even when they kept running down the same dead end street

中文導讀

England 喺近期對陣 Ghana 嘅賽事表現未如理想,兩位翼鋒 Madueke 同 Gordon 嘅進攻模式過於單一,未能因應防守調整戰術。呢場賽事反映出球隊喺進攻手段上嘅局限,當對手封死邊路進攻時,球員顯得束手無策,未能創造更多入球機會,教練團需要重新思考進攻體系嘅靈活性。

England’s grizzly Ghana draw exposes limitations of Madueke and Gordon
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Vocabulary 生字

Inverted

Adjective形容詞

倒置的;反向的

EN

The teacher used an inverted pyramid structure to explain the importance of the news story.

老師用倒金字塔結構去解釋新聞故事嘅重要性。

Adjust

Verb動詞

調整;適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to the new working environment after moving to a different country.

搬到另一個國家後,需要時間去適應新嘅工作環境。

Limitation

Noun名詞

限制;局限性

EN

Every software has its limitations, so you should check the features before purchasing.

每套軟件都有佢嘅局限性,所以你購買前應該檢查清楚功能。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 00:00

Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall

Thomas Tuchel experiences an England tradition – a difficult second game at a major tournament

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 執教 England 隊後,喺大賽第二場賽事遇上樽頸。面對 Ghana 嘅嚴密防守,England 進攻顯得乏力,未能打破僵局。呢場賽事反映出球隊喺戰術執行上仍有改進空間,亦令外界關注 Thomas Tuchel 點樣調整陣容,以應對未來更具挑戰性嘅賽事,呢種大賽第二場表現掙扎嘅情況,似乎成為咗 England 隊近年嘅宿命。

Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall
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Vocabulary 生字

Ingenuity

Noun名詞

創意、獨創性或巧妙的解決問題能力

EN

The chef showed great ingenuity in creating a delicious meal with only a few basic ingredients.

那位廚師展現了極大的創意,僅用幾種基本食材就做出了一頓美味的餐點。

Turgid

Adjective形容詞

枯燥乏味的、冗長沉悶的

EN

I struggled to finish the book because the writing style was far too turgid and slow-paced.

我讀得很吃力,因為這本書的寫作風格實在太過枯燥乏味且節奏緩慢。

Break down

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

瓦解、攻破(防線或障礙)

EN

The team worked hard to break down the opponent's defense during the final minutes of the match.

球隊在比賽最後幾分鐘努力嘗試攻破對手的防線。