Fri, Jul 10· 7月10日

23 stories · 69 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 22:50

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中文導讀

Belgium 國家隊喺 World Cup 慘遭淘汰,意味住呢班被譽為「黃金一代」嘅球員正式告別國際舞台。呢班球員多年嚟一直係球壇焦點,但隨住年紀漸長,今次出局象徵一個時代嘅終結。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係勝負之爭,更係見證體壇歷史交替嘅重要時刻,值得大家關注呢班老將嘅未來動向。

Belgium’s old guard fought valiantly but World Cup exit is end of their golden generation
A

Vocabulary 生字

Valiantly

Adverb副詞

英勇地;勇敢地

EN

The team fought valiantly until the very last minute of the match.

球隊喺比賽最後一分鐘前都依然英勇奮戰。

Swansong

Noun名詞

絕唱;告別作;最後一次公開表演

EN

This concert will be the singer's swansong before she retires from the stage.

呢場演唱會將會係呢位歌手退休前嘅告別作。

Generation

Noun名詞

一代;同代人

EN

It is important to preserve the environment for the next generation.

為下一代保護環境係好重要嘅事。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 22:13

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中文導讀

Spain 喺 World Cup 八強賽事中,憑藉 Mikel Merino 喺比賽尾段入波,以 2-1 擊敗 Belgium,成功晉級四強將會對陣 France。Belgium 方面,門將 Thibaut Courtois 嘅傷患成為球隊落敗嘅關鍵轉捩點,令佢哋未能再進一步。呢場賽事反映出頂級球賽中,球員狀態同傷病管理對戰果影響深遠,亦係近期體育界焦點。

Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury
A

Vocabulary 生字

semi-final

Noun名詞

準決賽;四強賽

EN

Our local football team has finally reached the semi-final of the regional tournament.

我哋嘅地區足球隊終於打入咗區域賽嘅準決賽。

rue

Verb動詞

後悔;對……感到遺憾

EN

You will rue the day you decided to quit your job without a backup plan.

你遲早會後悔當初冇後備計劃就辭職嗰一日。

costly

Adjective形容詞

代價高昂的;損失慘重的

EN

A small mistake in the contract turned out to be a costly error for the company.

合約入面一個小錯誤,最終令公司付出咗沉重嘅代價。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 19:11

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中文導讀

The FA 準備咗一筆高達 £19m 嘅獎金,如果 England 國家隊喺 World Cup 奪冠,呢筆錢就會分畀球員同教練團。當中 Thomas Tuchel 預計可以分到 £3m。呢單新聞反映咗英國體育界對賽事嘅重視程度,亦引起大眾對高額獎金分配嘅討論,成為近期體育版嘅焦點。

Players and staff to reap £19m bonus bonanza if England win World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

reap

Verb動詞

收穫、獲得(通常指努力後得到嘅回報)

EN

If you study hard now, you will reap the rewards in your future career.

如果你依家努力讀書,你將來嘅事業就會有收穫。

bonus

Noun名詞

獎金、額外津貼

EN

The company gave all employees a Christmas bonus for their hard work this year.

公司因為員工今年嘅努力,向所有人發放咗聖誕獎金。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組(常用於體育運動)

EN

The coach is selecting the final squad for the upcoming tournament.

教練正喺度挑選參加嚟緊錦標賽嘅最終隊伍。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 19:02

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中文導讀

France 國家隊教練 Didier Deschamps 委任 Kylian Mbappé 擔任隊長,呢個決定喺今屆賽事發揮關鍵作用。Kylian Mbappé 成功帶領球隊保持謙遜,並展現出強大嘅領導能力,令球隊喺晉級四強嘅過程中,完全冇出現任何輕敵心態,證明呢位前鋒唔單止球技出眾,仲係穩定軍心嘅靈魂人物。

Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility
A

Vocabulary 生字

complacency

Noun名詞

自滿、自鳴得意

EN

Success can often lead to complacency, so it is important to keep working hard.

成功往往會令人變得自滿,所以持續努力非常重要。

embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(新觀念或角色)

EN

She decided to embrace the new challenge and learn a completely different skill set.

她決定欣然接受這項新挑戰,並學習一套完全不同的技能。

inspirational

Adjective形容詞

具啟發性的、鼓舞人心的

EN

The coach gave an inspirational speech that motivated the team to win the match.

教練發表了一場鼓舞人心的演講,激勵球隊贏得比賽。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 18:59

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中文導讀

England 即將喺 World Cup 八強賽對陣 Norway。雖然 Erling Haaland 係 Norway 嘅進攻核心,但 England 領隊同球員都唔可以掉以輕心。Norway 領隊 Ståle Solbakken 成功建立咗一套團結嘅戰術體系,Norway 絕對唔係單靠 Erling Haaland 一個人嘅球隊。England 必須嚴防對手整體嘅進攻配合,先可以順利晉級。

Cutting off Erling Haaland is key but Norway are not just a one-man team
A

Vocabulary 生字

wary

Adjective形容詞

謹慎的、提防的

EN

You should be wary of strangers asking for your personal information online.

你應該對網上索取你個人資料的陌生人保持警惕。

united

Adjective形容詞

團結的、一致的

EN

The community remained united in their efforts to improve the local park.

社區居民團結一致,致力於改善當地的公園。

strengths

Noun名詞

優勢、長處

EN

It is important to know your own strengths when applying for a new job.

申請新工作時,了解自己的優勢非常重要。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 17:00

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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 Belgium 呢場焦點大戰,就要留意官方公佈嘅轉播安排。呢篇報道詳細列出咗開賽時間、電視頻道以及網上直播連結,確保大家唔會錯過任何精彩時刻。無論係屋企睇電視定係用流動裝置串流,呢份指南都係球迷必備嘅資訊,方便大家安排觀賽行程。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Spain v Belgium, TV channels & live stream Friday 10 July
A

Vocabulary 生字

Schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、行程表

EN

Please check the train schedule before you leave for the station.

出發去車站前,請先查閱火車時間表。

Broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放

EN

The local radio station will broadcast the concert live this evening.

本地電台將於今晚現場直播這場音樂會。

Stream

Verb動詞

串流播放

EN

You can stream your favourite movies directly to your tablet.

你可以將喜愛的電影直接串流播放到平板電腦上。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 14:44

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中文導讀

Erling Haaland 雖然無份踢世界盃,但佢喺社交媒體嘅影響力反而仲大過好多參賽球員。呢位 Manchester City 前鋒靠住場外嘅有趣內容,成功吸引大量網民關注,證明咗現代球星嘅價值唔單止係睇入球數字,仲要睇埋點樣經營個人品牌,令佢成為網絡世界嘅焦點人物。

Erling Haaland has already won one prize: the most viral player of the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Viral

Adjective形容詞

形容內容在網上迅速傳播,爆紅的

EN

The video of the cat playing the piano went viral overnight.

嗰段貓仔彈鋼琴嘅影片一夜之間爆紅。

Following

Noun名詞

指支持者、追隨者群體

EN

She has built a large following on social media by sharing healthy recipes.

佢透過分享健康食譜,喺社交媒體上累積咗大量追隨者。

Off the pitch

Phrase片語

指在比賽場地之外,即球員的私人生活或公眾活動

EN

The athlete is known for his charity work off the pitch.

呢位運動員喺比賽場外,以熱心慈善公益而聞名。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 14:27

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中文導讀

Fenway Sports Group 嘅足球總監 Michael Edwards 決定離職,即使合約仲有一年先完。呢個變動對 Liverpool 嘅管理層影響深遠,外界亦關注到 Liverpool 嘅 sporting director Richard Hughes 會唔會喺轉會窗關閉後隨之離隊。對於 Liverpool 嘅球迷嚟講,呢次高層人事變動可能會影響球隊未來嘅轉會策略同埋長遠發展,值得密切留意。

Michael Edwards quits as football chief for Liverpool’s owner Fenway Sports Group
A

Vocabulary 生字

step down

Phrasal Verb動詞短語

辭職、退位、卸任

EN

The manager decided to step down after leading the company for ten years.

經理決定喺帶領公司十年後卸任。

contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

Make sure you read the terms carefully before signing the employment contract.

簽署僱傭合約前,請確保你已經仔細閱讀過條款。

shut

Verb動詞

關閉、關上

EN

Please remember to shut the window before you leave the house.

離開屋企前,請記得關好窗。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 14:18

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中文導讀

Kylian Mbappé 喺今屆世界盃表現極具統治力,帶領 France 勢如破竹。足球評論界認為佢目前狀態無人能及,甚至形容成個賽事就好似佢嘅個人表演舞台咁。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對係焦點所在,大家不妨留意下邊隊球隊可以喺之後嘅賽事入面,成功阻擋 Kylian Mbappé 同 France 嘅強勢進攻。

Mbappé and France are on the march. Who’s going to stop them?
A

Vocabulary 生字

on the march

Idiom慣用語

勢不可擋、正在推進中

EN

The local team is on the march towards the championship title this season.

本地球隊今季正勢不可擋地向冠軍寶座邁進。

stop

Verb動詞

阻止、制止

EN

Nothing can stop her from achieving her dream of becoming a doctor.

冇嘢可以阻止佢實現成為醫生嘅夢想。

performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The student gave an excellent performance in the final examination.

嗰位學生喺期末考試入面表現非常出色。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 13:15

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 喺帶領 England 國家隊期間,對於邊路球員嘅人選依然舉棋不定,戰術部署充滿變數。與此同時,Norway 教練 Ståle Solbakken 喺面對 World Cup 八強賽事時,則展現出更為穩定同結構化嘅部署。呢場對決唔單止係兩隊嘅實力較量,更係兩位領隊喺戰術博弈上嘅關鍵考驗,對於關注國際足球嘅球迷嚟講,兩隊嘅邊路調動將會係決定勝負嘅重要關鍵。

Wing wizards or worries? England and Norway have choices to make out wide
A

Vocabulary 生字

undecided

Adjective形容詞

尚未決定、猶豫不決

EN

I am still undecided about which university course to apply for next year.

我對於出年報讀邊個大學課程仲未決定到。

favoured

Adjective形容詞

受青睞的、首選的

EN

This local cafe is my favoured spot for reading books on weekends.

呢間本地咖啡店係我週末睇書嘅首選地方。

structured

Adjective形容詞

有條理的、結構化的

EN

The training program is very well structured to help beginners improve their skills.

呢個培訓計劃安排得非常有條理,有助於初學者提升技能。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 13:14

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中文導讀

Liverpool 前領隊 Jürgen Klopp 近日透露,球會當年曾經極力嘗試簽入 Kylian Mbappé。雖然最終未能成事,但 Jürgen Klopp 提到球會當時甚至考慮過動用私人飛機接送,反映 Liverpool 喺轉會市場上曾經採取過非常進取嘅策略。呢單往事揭示咗頂級球會喺爭奪球星時,背後所付出嘅資源同心機往往超乎球迷想像。

Jürgen Klopp reveals failed private jet push to sign Kylian Mbappé for Liverpool
A

Vocabulary 生字

impressive

Adjective形容詞

令人印象深刻的、了不起的

EN

The candidate gave an impressive presentation during the job interview.

那位候選人在求職面試中發表了令人印象深刻的簡報。

attempt

Noun名詞

嘗試、企圖

EN

It was his first attempt at baking a loaf of bread from scratch.

這是他第一次嘗試從零開始烘焙麵包。

reveal

Verb動詞

揭露、透露

EN

The company will reveal its new product line at the trade show next month.

該公司將在下個月的貿易展上揭露其新產品系列。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 13:00

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中文導讀

USMNT 喺世界盃表現未如理想,依家正式進入 2030 年週期嘅重建階段。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個過程反映咗一支球隊點樣喺低潮後調整陣容同戰術。未來三年嘅發展,將會決定佢哋喺國際舞台上能否重拾競爭力,值得留意佢哋點樣發掘新血同埋建立新嘅團隊文化。

Time marches on: what the next three years will bring for the USMNT
A

Vocabulary 生字

dismal

Adjective形容詞

陰沉的、慘淡的、令人沮喪的

EN

The team's performance was dismal, leading to a quick defeat in the opening match.

球隊嘅表現非常慘淡,導致喺首場比賽就迅速落敗。

avenue

Noun名詞

途徑、方法、選擇

EN

We should explore every possible avenue to solve this financial problem.

我哋應該探索每一個可能嘅途徑去解決呢個財務問題。

rebuild

Verb動詞

重建、重組

EN

It takes time and patience to rebuild a business after a major crisis.

喺重大危機之後重建業務需要時間同耐性。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 12:52

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中文導讀

Lionel Scaloni 帶領嘅 Argentina 雖然喺近期賽事展現出強大鬥志,但防守漏洞亦變得明顯。儘管 Lionel Messi 依然保持頂尖水準,但球隊喺面對 Cape Verde 同 Egypt 時表現險象環生。呢種脆弱感令外界關注佢哋喺即將對陣 Switzerland 嘅賽事中,能否及時改善防線,避免被對手針對弱點,保持爭勝優勢。

Argentina continue to show ‘heart’ but flaws are apparent before Switzerland clash
A

Vocabulary 生字

vulnerable

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的、易受傷害的

EN

Elderly people are often more vulnerable to catching the flu during winter.

長者喺冬天通常較容易患上流感。

apparent

Adjective形容詞

顯而易見的、明顯的

EN

It became apparent that the project would not be finished on time.

項目無法按時完成呢件事變得顯而易見。

brilliance

Noun名詞

卓越、才華、光輝

EN

The artist is known for the sheer brilliance of her paintings.

呢位藝術家以其畫作嘅卓越才華而聞名。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 12:30

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中文導讀

England 國家隊新任領隊 Thomas Tuchel 雖然外表嚴肅,但佢對細節嘅執著同埋對球隊氣氛嘅掌控,成功贏得球員信任。喺即將面對 Norway 嘅賽事之前,呢種領袖魅力被視為球隊爭勝嘅關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,呢篇報道反映咗英國體育界點樣透過專業管理,喺高壓環境下建立團隊凝聚力,值得留意佢點樣平衡戰術紀律同球員心理。

Like Nosferatu on a golf weekend – but England players trust Tuchel and his aura
A

Vocabulary 生字

imposing

Adjective形容詞

氣宇軒昂的、給人深刻印象的

EN

The building has an imposing entrance that makes everyone stop and look.

呢座建築物有個氣派十足嘅入口,令到每個人都會停低望一眼。

balance

Noun名詞

平衡、均衡

EN

It is important to find a healthy balance between work and your personal life.

喺工作同私人生活之間搵到一個健康嘅平衡係好重要嘅。

aura

Noun名詞

氣場、氛圍

EN

She has an aura of confidence that makes people trust her immediately.

佢有一種自信嘅氣場,令到人哋即刻就會信任佢。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

Arsenal 近期簽入前 Manchester United 球員 Ona Batlle,呢位被球會形容為「winner」嘅後衛,係佢哋今個夏天嘅第四位新兵。呢次轉會對於 Arsenal 嚟講相當重要,因為佢哋正積極增強防線實力,希望喺嚟緊嘅賽季爭取更好成績,呢位球員嘅加盟無疑為球隊注入咗強心針。

Arsenal hail signing of ‘winner’ Ona Batlle after Barcelona summer exodus
A

Vocabulary 生字

signing

Noun名詞

簽約球員;新加盟成員

EN

The company is excited about the latest signing to their marketing team.

公司對於市場營銷團隊最新加入嘅成員感到好興奮。

exodus

Noun名詞

大批離去;集體出走

EN

There was a mass exodus of staff from the office after the management changes.

管理層變動後,辦公室出現咗員工集體離職嘅情況。

hail

Verb動詞

讚揚;稱頌

EN

The local community hailed the volunteers for their hard work during the festival.

社區居民讚揚義工喺節日期間嘅辛勤付出。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 11:00

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中文導讀

近期美國體育界出現文化碰撞,World Cup 賽事令傳統棒球賽場氣氛大變。來自世界各地嘅球迷將唔同國家嘅打氣文化帶入球場,令呢項美國傳統運動增添新活力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種跨文化交流現象反映咗體育點樣打破地域界限,將唔同背景嘅人連結埋一齊,係了解當地社區融合嘅一個有趣切入點。

‘What’s more American than baseball?’: World Cup brings fans, chants and verve to the national pastime
A

Vocabulary 生字

crossover

Noun名詞

跨界、交叉點,指兩種唔同事物嘅結合或融合。

EN

This new restaurant is a successful crossover of traditional recipes and modern cooking techniques.

呢間新餐廳係傳統食譜同現代烹飪技巧嘅成功結合。

compelling

Adjective形容詞

引人入勝的、令人信服的,形容事物好有吸引力,令人難以抗拒。

EN

The documentary tells a compelling story about the challenges of living in a foreign country.

呢套紀錄片講述咗一個關於喺外國生活所面臨挑戰嘅引人入勝故事。

pastime

Noun名詞

消遣、娛樂,指平時鍾意做嘅休閒活動。

EN

Reading historical novels has been my favorite pastime since I moved to this quiet town.

自從搬到呢個寧靜小鎮後,睇歷史小說就成為咗我最鍾意嘅消遣。

The Guardian
football·
10 Jul, 10:03

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中文導讀

近期世界盃足球賽事結束後,多達四分之一嘅國家隊教練離職,當中包括被解僱或主動請辭。呢種高流動率反映咗國際足壇對成績嘅極致追求,以及教練喺高壓環境下所承受嘅巨大責任。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係茶餘飯後嘅話題,亦反映咗英國及國際社會對運動產業管理嘅嚴謹標準,值得留意背後嘅職場文化。

Exit strategies: how and why 25% of World Cup coaches have left their jobs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sack

Verb動詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The manager was sacked after failing to meet the company's sales targets.

經理因為未能達到公司嘅銷售目標而被解僱。

Rundown

Noun名詞

概要、簡報

EN

Can you give me a quick rundown of the project requirements before the meeting?

你可唔可以喺開會前畀個項目要求嘅概要我?

Strategy

Noun名詞

策略、規劃

EN

We need to develop a new strategy to save more money for our upcoming holiday.

我哋需要制定一個新策略,為即將到嚟嘅假期儲多啲錢。

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football·
10 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

Erling Haaland 同 Jude Bellingham 曾經喺 BVB 並肩作戰兩年,建立咗深厚友誼。隨住佢哋分別喺各自國家隊擔當核心角色,呢場 Norway 對 England 嘅對決唔單止係兩隊嘅較量,更係兩位球壇巨星嘅正面交鋒,備受全球球迷關注,亦反映咗兩位球員喺歐洲球壇嘅影響力正不斷提升。

Haaland and Bellingham: Dortmund friends taking centre stage in Norway v England battle
A

Vocabulary 生字

centre stage

Noun phrase名詞短語

處於核心位置;成為焦點

EN

The new policy on energy prices has taken centre stage in the upcoming local council meeting.

關於能源價格嘅新政策,已經成為嚟緊地方議會會議嘅焦點。

forming

Verb動詞

形成;建立(關係或組織)

EN

We are planning on forming a local community group to help improve the neighbourhood park.

我哋正計劃成立一個地區組織,去幫手改善附近嘅公園。

battle

Noun名詞

競爭;較量;戰鬥

EN

The two companies are in a fierce battle to gain the largest share of the market.

嗰兩間公司正喺度進行激烈競爭,爭奪最大嘅市場份額。

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football·
10 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

呢篇報道介紹咗髮型師 Jayèma 點樣喺足球界闖出名堂。佢唔單止為 England 國家隊球星打理髮型,仲同 Lamine Yamal 嘅屋企人建立咗深厚友誼。呢位髮型師嘅專業技巧令佢喺 World Cup 期間成為焦點,反映咗運動員背後嘅形象管理同私人關係,喺頂尖體育圈入面其實扮演住相當重要嘅角色。

‘Give me another medal!’: meet the hair stylist who has taken over the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

forge

Verb動詞

建立、締造(關係或協議)

EN

It takes time to forge a strong relationship with your new colleagues.

同新同事建立穩固嘅關係需要時間。

take over

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

接管、佔據主導地位

EN

The new manager will take over the department starting next month.

新經理下個月開始會接管呢個部門。

star

Noun名詞

明星、傑出人物

EN

She is the rising star of the local theatre group.

佢係呢個本地劇團嘅明日之星。

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football·
10 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

England 國家足球隊喺今屆 World Cup 期間,因為選擇咗 Kansas City 作為大本營,導致球員需要頻繁往返各地比賽,累積嘅飛行里數遠超其他八強隊伍。雖然球隊對訓練基地感到滿意,但呢種長途跋涉對球員體能嘅影響,成為咗外界關注焦點。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗喺英國生活或工作時,地理位置同交通規劃對效率嘅重要性,值得大家參考。

London to Lisbon and back every game: England rack up the World Cup miles
A

Vocabulary 生字

rack up

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

累積、積累(通常指分數、債務、里數或經驗)

EN

He managed to rack up a lot of overtime hours during the busy season.

佢喺忙碌季節期間成功累積咗好多加班時數。

base

Noun名詞

基地、根據地、大本營

EN

The company decided to set up its new base in a city with better transport links.

間公司決定將新基地設立喺一個交通網絡更完善嘅城市。

quarter-finalist

Noun名詞

打入半準決賽(八強)嘅選手或隊伍

EN

The quarter-finalist was praised for their outstanding performance in the tournament.

嗰位打入八強嘅選手因為喺賽事中表現出色而受到讚賞。

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football·
10 Jul, 05:18

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中文導讀

Belgium 主教練 Rudi Garcia 近日表示,球隊喺 World Cup 八強對陣 Spain 前,因為 Folarin Balogun 領紅牌事件而團結一致,獲得咗「數以百萬計」新球迷嘅支持。呢股額外嘅動力對 Belgium 嚟講非常關鍵,球隊希望將呢份外界嘅關注轉化為場上嘅表現,力爭晉級四強。

Belgium take strength from ‘millions and millions’ of new fans before Spain clash
A

Vocabulary 生字

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對決或比賽

EN

The two teams are preparing for a major clash in the league final this weekend.

兩支球隊正為本週末聯賽決賽的一場大戰作準備。

strength

Noun名詞

力量、優勢或長處

EN

Patience is one of her greatest strengths when dealing with difficult situations.

耐心是她在處理困難情況時最大的優點之一。

saga

Noun名詞

一連串事件、長篇故事或風波

EN

The long-running saga over the building project finally came to an end yesterday.

關於該建築項目的漫長風波終於在昨天結束了。

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football·
10 Jul, 01:13

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中文導讀

法國隊喺世界盃四強賽事擊敗 Morocco,成功晉級。法國隊主教練 Didier Deschamps 對隊長 Kylian Mbappé 嘅表現讚不絕口,特別點出佢喺場上展現出嘅心態非常值得學習。呢場勝利唔單止係戰術上嘅成功,更反映出 Kylian Mbappé 作為領袖,喺高壓環境下依然能夠保持冷靜,帶領球隊邁向冠軍之路,係球壇極具參考價值嘅領袖典範。

Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exemplary

Adjective形容詞

模範的、值得仿效的

EN

The student received an award for her exemplary behavior throughout the school year.

該學生因為成個學年嘅模範行為而獲得獎項。

Salute

Verb動詞

向……致敬、讚揚

EN

We should salute the volunteers who dedicate their time to helping the homeless.

我哋應該向嗰班貢獻時間去幫助無家可歸者嘅義工致敬。

Mentality

Noun名詞

心態、思維方式

EN

Success in business often requires a positive and resilient mentality.

喺商業上取得成功,往往需要積極同具備韌性嘅心態。

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football·
10 Jul, 01:10

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中文導讀

Didier Deschamps 執教嘅法國國家隊近期展現出更具侵略性嘅戰術風格,喺對戰 Morocco 嘅賽事中,球隊表現明顯比四年前喺 Qatar 交手時更加成熟同具統治力。呢種戰術進化反映出 Didier Deschamps 願意放開保守嘅防守思維,令球隊進攻更流暢,亦係佢哋喺國際賽場保持競爭力嘅關鍵。

France’s attacking evolution under Didier Deschamps passes latest Morocco test
A

Vocabulary 生字

evolution

Noun名詞

演變、發展

EN

The evolution of technology has completely changed how we work from home.

科技嘅演變已經徹底改變咗我哋居家辦公嘅方式。

superior

Adjective形容詞

優越的、較好的

EN

This new model is far superior to the previous version in terms of battery life.

呢款新機型喺電池續航力方面,遠比舊版本優勝。

release

Verb動詞

釋放、鬆開

EN

Please release the handle slowly after you have finished using the machine.

用完部機器之後,請慢慢鬆開個手柄。