Mon, Jul 13· 7月13日

18 stories · 54 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 22:30

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中文導讀

Chelsea 近期面臨領隊頻繁更換嘅問題,外界關注新任領隊 Alonso 能否喺 Stamford Bridge 站穩陣腳。呢位前 Leverkusen 領隊對自己嘅執教前景表示樂觀,希望可以打破球會頻繁換帥嘅慣例。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗英國頂級足球聯賽對領隊嘅高壓要求,亦係了解當地體育文化嘅一個切入點。

Alonso ‘optimistic’ he can thrive at Chelsea and avoid coaching carousel
A

Vocabulary 生字

optimistic

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的

EN

I am optimistic about finding a new job in this city soon.

我對喺呢個城市搵到新工感到樂觀。

thrive

Verb動詞

茁壯成長、興旺

EN

Children often thrive when they have a consistent daily routine.

當小朋友有規律嘅日常生活時,通常會成長得更好。

constant

Adjective形容詞

持續不斷的、恆定的

EN

The constant noise from the construction site is very annoying.

地盤傳嚟持續不斷嘅噪音真係好煩。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 22:30

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中文導讀

AFC Bournemouth 主教練 Andoni Iraola 喺接掌球隊後,面對 Liverpool 呢類強隊嘅挑戰,依然保持謙遜態度。佢深知要喺英超立足並唔容易,目前最重要嘅任務係重新凝聚球隊同球迷嘅關係,建立歸屬感。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種務實且重視社區連結嘅態度,反映咗英國體育文化中,教練點樣透過建立信任去應對高壓環境,值得大家留意。

‘I need to prove I belong here’: Andoni Iraola stays humble in new Liverpool era
A

Vocabulary 生字

humble

Adjective形容詞

謙遜的、卑微的

EN

Despite his great success in business, he remains a very humble person.

儘管他在事業上取得了巨大的成功,但他仍然是一個非常謙遜的人。

reconnect

Verb動詞

重新建立聯繫、重新連結

EN

I want to take this holiday to reconnect with my family and friends.

我想利用這次假期與我的家人和朋友重新建立聯繫。

belong

Verb動詞

屬於、有歸屬感

EN

Joining a local club helped me feel like I truly belong in this community.

加入當地的俱樂部讓我感覺自己真正屬於這個社區。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 22:30

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中文導讀

英格蘭中場 Declan Rice 近日受病患困擾,不過目前康復進度理想,預計可以喺 Atlanta 嘅賽事中正選上陣。與此同時,門將 Jordan Pickford 提醒隊友,面對 Argentina 唔可以只係針對 Messi 一個人,必須保持整體防守專注,呢場賽事對英格蘭嚟講係一場重要考驗。

Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina
A

Vocabulary 生字

fitness

Noun名詞

健康狀態、體能

EN

Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good physical fitness.

規律運動對於保持良好體能至關重要。

overcome

Verb動詞

克服、戰勝

EN

She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking after attending several workshops.

她在參加了幾次工作坊後,成功克服了公開演講的恐懼。

solely

Adverb副詞

僅僅、單獨地

EN

The decision was based solely on the evidence provided during the meeting.

這個決定僅僅是基於會議期間所提供的證據。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 21:47

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中文導讀

France 國家隊教練 Didier Deschamps 近期喺戰術上作出大膽調整,成功將陣中頂尖進攻球員嘅潛能發揮到極致。呢種戰術重塑唔單止令球隊表現脫胎換骨,更令佢有望帶領 France 再次奪得 World Cup,奠定佢喺國際足壇歷史性嘅傳奇地位。對於球迷嚟講,呢場戰術改革係觀察 France 點樣喺高壓賽事中保持競爭力嘅關鍵。

France unleashed: reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status
A

Vocabulary 生字

unleashed

Adjective形容詞

釋放、爆發,形容將隱藏或受限嘅力量完全展現出嚟

EN

The storm unleashed its full fury on the coastal town last night.

昨晚嗰場暴風雨將佢嘅威力完全釋放喺呢個沿海小鎮上。

reinvention

Noun名詞

重塑、革新,指對原有事物進行徹底改變以獲得新面貌

EN

The company is undergoing a complete reinvention to stay competitive in the market.

呢間公司正進行全面革新,以保持喺市場上嘅競爭力。

triumph

Noun名詞

勝利、成就,指經過努力後獲得嘅重大成功

EN

Winning the national championship was a great triumph for the young team.

贏得全國冠軍對呢支年輕隊伍嚟講係一場重大嘅勝利。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 20:28

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中文導讀

Southampton 領隊 Tonda Eckert 嘅前途目前充滿變數。事關英格蘭足球總會(FA)正針對上季發生嘅「間諜門」(spygate)醜聞進行緊調查,結果未明。呢單調查直接影響球會嘅管理層穩定性,對於 Southampton 嘅球迷嚟講,領隊嘅去留將會係球隊未來發展嘅關鍵指標,值得大家密切留意事態發展。

Tonda Eckert’s Southampton future unclear as FA investigation into spygate continues
A

Vocabulary 生字

Uncertain

Adjective形容詞

不確定的、未知的

EN

The date for the company outing is still uncertain due to the bad weather forecast.

由於天氣預報唔好,公司旅行嘅日期仍然未定。

Outcome

Noun名詞

結果、後果

EN

We are waiting for the final outcome of the job interview before making any travel plans.

我哋正等待面試嘅最終結果,之後先會安排行程。

Investigation

Noun名詞

調查、偵查

EN

The police launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at the warehouse.

警方針對倉庫火災嘅起因展開咗調查。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 19:20

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中文導讀

England 喺近期賽事擊敗 Norway,其中 Elliot Anderson 表現亮眼,全場跑動距離最長,成為球隊中場核心。同時,Morgan Rogers 喺後備入替後表現出色,成功吸引領隊 Thomas Tuchel 注意,為爭取正選位置打下強心針。呢場勝利唔單止展現咗球隊嘅體能優勢,亦反映出陣容深度,令教練團喺未來排陣上有更多選擇。

‘Gift from the sky’ Elliot Anderson keeps England running as Rogers makes case
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cameo

Noun名詞

客串演出;短暫出現

EN

The famous actor made a brief cameo in the new action movie.

嗰位著名演員喺套新動作片入面客串咗一小段。

Impress

Verb動詞

給予深刻印象;使欽佩

EN

She really impressed the interviewers with her professional portfolio.

佢憑住專業嘅作品集,成功令面試官留下深刻印象。

Ground

Noun名詞

地面;土地;(運動場上的)活動範圍

EN

The players covered a lot of ground during the intense training session.

球員喺高強度訓練期間跑動咗好大範圍。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 18:00

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中文導讀

英國足球史上,England 同 Argentina 嘅對決向來充滿火藥味。呢篇報道回顧咗 1998 同 2002 年兩場經典世界盃賽事,透過 Diego Simeone、Michael Owen 同 Glenn Hoddle 嘅親身回憶,剖析當年球員點樣喺壓力下應對戲劇性嘅戰況。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲賽事係了解英國足球文化同歷史嘅重要切入點,亦反映咗體育競技背後嘅心理博弈。

‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in 1998 and 2002
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rival

Noun名詞

對手、競爭者

EN

The two companies have been fierce rivals in the tech industry for over a decade.

呢兩間公司喺科技界已經係激烈競爭對手超過十年。

Relive

Verb動詞

重溫、重現(經歷)

EN

Looking at these old photographs helps me relive some of my happiest childhood memories.

睇返呢啲舊相可以幫我重溫一啲最開心嘅童年回憶。

Drama

Noun名詞

戲劇性事件、風波

EN

There was a lot of drama at the office today when the manager suddenly announced his resignation.

經理突然宣佈辭職,搞到今日辦公室入面發生咗好多戲劇性嘅風波。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 15:45

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中文導讀

世界盃準決賽即將上演,壓力隨之而來。對於 Spain、France、Argentina 同 England 呢幾支勁旅嚟講,呢場波唔單止係爭入決賽嘅關鍵,更係考驗球員心理質素嘅時刻。歷史證明,世界盃淘汰賽嘅表現往往會成為球員職業生涯嘅標記,球隊必須克服心理障礙,先可以喺呢種高壓環境下脫穎而出,爭奪最高榮譽。

Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

beware

Verb動詞

提防;當心

EN

You should beware of slippery floors when it rains outside.

出面落雨嗰陣,你要小心地滑。

haunt

Verb動詞

(思想或回憶)縈繞;困擾

EN

The memory of that mistake continued to haunt him for years.

嗰次犯錯嘅記憶多年嚟一直困擾住佢。

defining

Adjective形容詞

決定性的;具標誌性的

EN

Getting that job offer was a defining moment in her career.

收到嗰份工作錄取通知係佢事業上嘅決定性時刻。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 15:00

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中文導讀

England 喺 World Cup 四強賽將會對陣 Argentina。雖然 Argentina 有 Lionel Messi 呢位天才球員坐鎮,實力唔容忽視,但分析指出佢哋喺中場嘅活力同埋邊路進攻方面有明顯弱點。Thomas Tuchel 只要針對呢啲缺點部署,England 絕對有機會擊敗對手,晉級決賽。呢場波對於 England 嘅奪冠之路嚟講,係極具關鍵嘅一戰。

World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on England’s semi-final opponents Argentina
A

Vocabulary 生字

defending champion

Noun名詞

衛冕冠軍

EN

The defending champion played exceptionally well to retain their title this year.

衛冕冠軍今年表現出色,成功保住佢哋嘅頭銜。

pose a threat

Verb phrase動詞短語

構成威脅

EN

Heavy rain can pose a threat to road safety during the morning commute.

大雨可能會喺早晨通勤期間對道路安全構成威脅。

midfield

Noun名詞

中場(足球運動中球場中間區域或負責該區域嘅球員)

EN

The team needs to strengthen their midfield to control the pace of the game.

球隊需要加強佢哋嘅中場,以控制比賽節奏。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 15:00

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中文導讀

USWNT 即將喺 10 月同世界排名第一嘅 Spain 進行兩場友誼賽。呢兩場賽事分別會喺 Washington DC 同 Chester, Pennsylvania 舉行。對於目標係 2027 World Cup 嘅 USWNT 嚟講,呢類高水平嘅對賽係備戰關鍵,可以藉此測試球隊陣容同戰術,為未來大賽做好準備。

USWNT to play No 1 ranked Spain in two October friendlies as 2027 World Cup approaches
A

Vocabulary 生字

approaches

Verb動詞

接近、臨近(時間或事件)

EN

The deadline for the tax return approaches, so I need to finish the paperwork soon.

報稅限期就快到,所以我需要盡快搞掂啲文件。

respectively

Adverb副詞

分別地、依次地

EN

The two brothers are aged ten and twelve respectively.

嗰兩兄弟分別係十歲同十二歲。

friendlies

Noun名詞

友誼賽(體育賽事)

EN

The team played several friendlies to help the new players settle in before the season started.

球隊喺賽季開始前打咗幾場友誼賽,幫新球員適應環境。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 13:52

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中文導讀

足球史上嘅紅黃牌制度,原來係源自 Antonio Rattín 喺 1966 年世界盃嘅一次爭議性事件。當時佢被球證逐離場後拒絕離開,導致球賽陷入混亂。呢次事件令國際足協意識到語言障礙會影響判決,最終促成咗後來全球通用嘅紅黃牌系統。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢段歷史解釋咗現代足球規則點樣演變,亦係足球文化中一個好重要嘅里程碑。

Antonio Rattín obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

refusal

Noun名詞

拒絕

EN

His refusal to follow the rules caused a lot of trouble at work.

他拒絕遵守規則,在工作上引起了不少麻煩。

introduction

Noun名詞

引入、推行

EN

The introduction of new technology has made our daily tasks much easier.

新技術的引入令我們日常工作變得輕鬆得多。

controversial

Adjective形容詞

有爭議的

EN

The new policy on parking fees has become a controversial topic among residents.

關於泊車費的新政策已成為居民之間的一個爭議話題。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 13:12

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中文導讀

Fifa 計劃將世界盃擴展至 64 隊,呢個決定喺足球界引起唔少討論。對於球迷同埋負責數據分析嘅人嚟講,賽事規模不斷膨脹意味住要處理嘅資訊量大增。呢篇報道深入探討 Fifa 呢種「越多越好」嘅擴張策略,分析佢對賽事質素同埋未來發展嘅潛在影響,值得關注足球產業嘅讀者留意。

A 64-team World Cup? More is more when it comes to Fifa-land
A

Vocabulary 生字

Expand

Verb動詞

擴張、擴大

EN

The company plans to expand its business into new markets next year.

公司計劃出年將業務擴展到新市場。

Inflate

Verb動詞

膨脹、誇大

EN

The cost of living continues to inflate, making it harder for families to save money.

生活成本持續膨脹,令家庭儲蓄變得更加困難。

Potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

We need to consider all the potential risks before making a final decision.

喺做最後決定之前,我哋需要考慮所有潛在風險。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

Spain 隊長 Rodri 近日就歐國盃四強對戰 France 一事發表看法。佢認為 France 狀態大勇,係今屆賽事最強隊伍之一,但 Spain 亦唔輸蝕。Rodri 喺訪問中分析咗球隊過往表現,並提到點樣發揮 Lamine Yamal 嘅潛力。呢場大戰備受關注,睇下 Spain 點樣部署去擊敗強敵。

Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’
A

Vocabulary 生字

form

Noun名詞

狀態、體能狀況

EN

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

經過幾個月嘅密集訓練,呢位運動員狀態極佳。

analyse

Verb動詞

分析、細心研究

EN

We need to analyse the data carefully before making a final decision.

喺做最後決定之前,我哋需要仔細分析呢啲數據。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力、可能性

EN

This new business project has a lot of potential for growth.

呢個新商業計劃有很大嘅增長潛力。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 11:56

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期積極同 Aston Villa 進行深入談判,目標係簽入比利時中場球員 Youri Tielemans。據悉該球員合約內設有 3,500 萬英鎊嘅解約條款。對於 Manchester United 嚟講,呢次收購反映球隊正致力加強中場實力,以應對未來賽季嘅挑戰,係球會轉會市場上嘅重要部署。

Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa
A

Vocabulary 生字

Advanced

Adjective形容詞

高級的、進階的,或指進展到後期階段的

EN

The company is in advanced stages of planning their new office expansion.

公司正處於規劃新辦公室擴建的後期階段。

Closing in on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

接近達成某事、快要成功

EN

After months of hard work, the team is finally closing in on their project deadline.

經過數月的努力,團隊終於快要完成項目期限了。

Clause

Noun名詞

條款(常見於合約或法律文件)

EN

Make sure you read every clause in your rental agreement before signing it.

簽署租約前,請務必閱讀裡面的每一條條款。

The Guardian
football·
13 Jul, 10:42

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中文導讀

Aston Villa 近期喺轉會市場動作頻頻,成功截劫 Newcastle 嘅收購目標 Johan Manzambi。呢位 Freiburg 中場球員身價高達 £49m,Aston Villa 已經接近同 Freiburg 達成協議。對於關注英超轉會動向嘅球迷嚟講,呢單交易反映 Aston Villa 喺增強陣容深度方面相當進取,亦令 Newcastle 喺中場補強計劃上需要重新部署。

Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
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Vocabulary 生字

hijack

Verb動詞

截劫;搶走(原屬於他人嘅計劃或資源)

EN

The rival company managed to hijack our marketing strategy just before the launch.

競爭對手喺發布會前夕成功截劫咗我哋嘅市場營銷策略。

pursuit

Noun名詞

追求;尋求;追逐

EN

She moved to a new city in pursuit of better career opportunities.

佢搬去新城市係為咗追求更好嘅事業發展機會。

complete

Verb動詞

完成;達成(協議或交易)

EN

We need to complete the paperwork before we can move into the new house.

我哋搬入新屋之前,必須先完成所有文件手續。

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13 Jul, 10:38

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester市長Andy Burnham近期備受關注,被視為未來首相熱門人選。佢唔單止喺幕後推動足球體制改革,更曾協助成立Hillsborough Independent Panel,展現出佢對民生議題嘅深厚理解。呢種具備實務經驗同政策推動力嘅政治人物,喺Westminster政壇相當罕見,佢嘅政治影響力正持續上升,值得移英港人留意佢未來嘅政策動向。

Andy Burnham has body of work that speaks volumes about how he gets football
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Vocabulary 生字

overhaul

Noun名詞

徹底改革、全面檢修

EN

The company announced a major overhaul of its customer service policy to improve satisfaction.

公司宣佈對客戶服務政策進行重大改革,以提升滿意度。

behind the scenes

Idiom慣用語

在幕後、不公開地

EN

A lot of hard work goes on behind the scenes to make sure the charity event runs smoothly.

為了確保慈善活動順利進行,幕後有好多辛苦嘅工作。

speak volumes

Idiom慣用語

充分說明、不言而喻

EN

The way he treats his staff speaks volumes about his character.

佢對待員工嘅方式充分說明咗佢嘅人品。

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13 Jul, 10:33

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中文導讀

呢篇報道帶大家重溫 USA 94 世界盃,當年係美國首次舉辦呢項體壇盛事。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個測驗唔單止係考吓記憶力,更加係了解足球文化喺美國發展嘅好機會。透過呢類互動問答,大家可以回顧當年嘅經典賽事同球星表現,感受足球點樣喺唔同文化背景下成為全球焦點,係週末消閒嘅好選擇。

World Cup quiz: how well do you remember USA 94?
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Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local community centre is organising a tennis tournament for all ages next month.

我哋嘅社區中心下個月會舉辦一場適合各個年齡層嘅網球錦標賽。

Recall

Verb動詞

回憶、記起

EN

I can clearly recall the moment I first moved to this city.

我可以清晰咁回憶起我第一次搬嚟呢個城市嗰一刻。

Interactive

Adjective形容詞

互動的

EN

The children enjoyed the interactive exhibits at the science museum.

小朋友好鍾意科學館入面嘅互動展品。

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13 Jul, 06:00

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中文導讀

近期 England 國家隊喺 World Cup 表現出色,帶動咗當地酒吧嘅生意。唔少酒吧負責人預計喺關鍵賽事期間,營業額有望翻三倍,全國整體銷售額亦錄得 10% 增長。對於經營困難嘅酒吧業嚟講,呢場體育盛事無疑係一條重要嘅救命草,亦反映咗大型賽事點樣直接刺激英國嘅餐飲經濟。

Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
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Vocabulary 生字

lifeline

Noun名詞

救命草;最後希望

EN

The new government grant was a lifeline for the small business during the economic downturn.

政府嘅新資助喺經濟低迷期間,係呢間小企業嘅救命草。

treble

Verb動詞

增至三倍

EN

If we can attract more customers, our monthly profit could treble by the end of the year.

如果我哋可以吸引更多顧客,年底前嘅每月利潤有望增至三倍。

takings

Noun名詞

營業額;收入

EN

The shop owner was pleased to see that the daily takings had increased significantly after the renovation.

店主好開心見到裝修後嘅每日營業額有顯著增長。