Fri, Jul 24· 7月24日

9 stories · 27 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 22:45

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

中文導讀

MLS球會Austin FC嘅青訓學院近日捲入嚴重醜聞,正受到當地警方同FBI調查。事緣學院內發生涉及青少年之間嘅性侵指控,由於牽涉未成年人士同執法機構介入,事件引起體育界高度關注。作為家長,若果子女有參與當地體育訓練,建議多加留意相關機構嘅安全指引同背景,確保小朋友喺安全環境下成長。

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
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Vocabulary 生字

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控、聲稱(指未經證實嘅指責)

EN

The company is investigating the allegation of unfair treatment in the workplace.

公司正調查關於職場不公平對待嘅指控。

Inquiry

Noun名詞

調查、查詢

EN

The local council has launched an inquiry into the cause of the fire.

地方議會已經針對火災原因展開調查。

Under investigation

Phrase片語

受調查中

EN

The suspicious financial activities are currently under investigation by the authorities.

嗰啲可疑嘅財務活動目前正受到當局調查。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 19:13

‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City

The Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend in Pep Guardiola but his previous time at the club may help him

中文導讀

Enzo Maresca 準備接手挑戰,喺 Pep Guardiola 嘅光環下帶領 Manchester City 邁向新階段。佢曾經喺球會工作嘅經驗,或者會成為佢嘅優勢。對於球迷嚟講,呢位新帥點樣喺傳奇之後建立自己嘅風格,將會係球隊未來發展嘅關鍵,亦係大家關注嘅焦點。

‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City
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Vocabulary 生字

evolve

Verb動詞

進化、演變、逐步發展

EN

The company needs to evolve to keep up with changing market trends.

呢間公司需要不斷進化,先可以跟得上市場趨勢嘅轉變。

legend

Noun名詞

傳奇人物、傳奇故事

EN

He is considered a legend in the world of classical music for his incredible talent.

憑藉佢驚人嘅天賦,佢被視為古典音樂界嘅傳奇人物。

shy away from

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

迴避、避開(通常指困難或不愉快嘅事)

EN

Don't shy away from asking questions if you don't understand the instructions.

如果你唔明白啲指示,唔好怕醜或者迴避去發問。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 15:36

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

世界盃結束後,唔少球迷可能會覺得生活突然變得空虛,失去咗重心。呢篇報導為大家提供咗六個實用建議,教你點樣喺大型賽事過後調整心態,搵返生活節奏。無論係透過電視節目填補空檔,定係安排其他休閒活動,呢啲貼士都好適合移英港人參考,幫你喺英國適應新生活嘅同時,搵到平衡娛樂同日常作息嘅方法,避免因為賽事完結而感到失落。

Feeling lost without the World Cup? Six ways to survive the weekend
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Vocabulary 生字

Occupy

Verb動詞

佔用、使忙碌、佔據

EN

I usually occupy my weekends with gardening and reading books.

我週末通常會用園藝同睇書嚟填滿時間。

Survive

Verb動詞

渡過、倖存、熬過

EN

It is hard to survive the long winter without a proper heater.

如果冇合適嘅暖爐,好難捱過漫長嘅冬天。

Adjust

Verb動詞

調整、適應

EN

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

搬到另一個城市後,需要時間去適應新嘅工作環境。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 15:18

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Enzo Maresca 近日談及接手 Manchester City 嘅挑戰,佢形容能夠繼承 Pep Guardiola 嘅帥位係一種榮幸,但同時坦言要接替呢位名帥壓力巨大。參考 Sir Alex Ferguson 同 Arsène Wenger 離任後繼任者嘅掙扎,Enzo Maresca 深知要維持球隊頂尖水平絕非易事,呢種接班壓力喺足球界一直係熱門話題。

Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola
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Vocabulary 生字

Privilege

Noun名詞

榮幸、特權

EN

It is a great privilege to be invited to speak at this conference.

能夠獲邀喺呢個會議上發言係好大嘅榮幸。

Successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The board is currently searching for a suitable successor to the retiring CEO.

董事會目前正喺度物色適合嘅人選,接替即將退休嘅行政總裁。

Struggle

Verb動詞

掙扎、奮鬥、感到困難

EN

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

喺繁忙嘅城市生活,好多人都好難平衡工作同私人時間。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 15:02

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Manchester United 近期喺轉會市場策略轉趨理性,唔再盲目高價收購,目標係要重建球隊中場實力。與此同時,Jürgen Klopp 宣佈回歸球壇擔任管理職位,呢個消息震撼咗成個英超球壇。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲體育新聞係融入當地社區、同鄰居打開話題嘅好切入點,了解 Manchester United 嘅重建計劃同 Jürgen Klopp 嘅動向,絕對有助你同當地足球迷建立連結。

Manchester United and the quest to make mythical midfield a reality
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Vocabulary 生字

Sensible

Adjective形容詞

明智的、合情合理的

EN

It is sensible to check the weather forecast before planning a weekend hike.

在計劃週末遠足前,先查看天氣預報是明智之舉。

Quest

Noun名詞

追求、尋求、探索

EN

She is on a quest to find the best coffee shop in the city.

她正在尋找城中最好的咖啡店。

Reality

Noun名詞

現實、事實

EN

You need to face the reality that the project will take longer than expected.

你需要面對這個項目將比預期花費更多時間的現實。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 12:00

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Bournemouth領隊Andoni Iraola近期公開表示,將會安排教練團成員協助Liverpool改善死球防守問題。對於Liverpool嚟講,死球失分一直係防守弱點,Andoni Iraola呢個舉動反映出球隊希望透過調整幕後團隊,喺新賽季提升整體防守效率,呢種針對性嘅戰術部署對球隊成績至關重要。

Andoni Iraola backs backroom staff to help cure Liverpool’s set-piece ills
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Vocabulary 生字

backroom staff

Noun名詞

幕後團隊;後勤人員(指教練、分析師等非球員嘅工作人員)

EN

The company's success is largely due to the hard work of the backroom staff.

公司嘅成功好大程度上歸功於幕後團隊嘅努力。

cure

Verb動詞

解決;糾正(問題或弊病)

EN

We need to find a way to cure the persistent technical issues with our internet connection.

我哋需要搵方法解決網絡連線持續出現嘅技術問題。

improve

Verb動詞

改善;提升

EN

Taking an evening class is a great way to improve your language skills.

報讀夜校係提升你語言能力嘅好方法。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 11:57

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Newcastle 近日完成今夏第四宗收購,以 3400 萬英鎊簽入 Monaco 中場 Aladji Bamba。球會希望透過呢位 20 歲新星增強中場實力,應付新球季挑戰。對於 Newcastle 嘅球迷嚟講,呢次轉會顯示球會管理層積極補強,務求喺聯賽保持競爭力,值得留意 Aladji Bamba 嚟緊喺英超嘅表現。

Newcastle sign Aladji Bamba in £34m deal from Monaco to boost midfield options
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Vocabulary 生字

boost

Verb動詞

提升、改善、促進

EN

Drinking enough water can help boost your energy levels throughout the day.

全日飲足夠嘅水可以幫你提升能量水平。

signing

Noun名詞

簽約球員、簽署

EN

The company announced a new signing to lead their marketing department.

公司宣佈聘請咗一位新成員嚟帶領市場營銷部門。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

We have several options for dinner tonight, including Italian or Japanese food.

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜或者日本菜。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 10:05

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

前 Liverpool 同 Borussia Dortmund 主帥 Jürgen Klopp 正式接掌德國國家隊,將會帶領球隊出戰 Euro 2028 同 2030 World Cup。由於 Julian Nagelsmann 帶領嘅德國隊喺近期 World Cup 表現極度令人失望,德國足總決定換帥。呢個任命對於德國足球嚟講係一大轉變,球迷都好期待 Jürgen Klopp 嘅戰術風格可以令球隊重返巔峰,改善近期低迷嘅狀態。

Jürgen Klopp confirmed as Germany head coach for Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup
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Vocabulary 生字

dismal

Adjective形容詞

慘淡的、令人沮喪的、極差的

EN

The team's performance this season has been dismal, leading to many losses.

球隊今季嘅表現非常慘淡,導致輸咗好多場比賽。

take over

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

接管、接手

EN

She will take over the project after the current manager retires next month.

現任經理下個月退休之後,佢就會接手呢個項目。

confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Please confirm your attendance by replying to the email before Friday.

請喺星期五之前回覆電郵,確認你會出席。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 06:33

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

澳洲足球員 Cristian Volpato 近日喺 Sydney 捲入嚴重交通違規事件。據報佢喺 Anzac Bridge 超速駕駛,時速超出限制近 50km/h,更被揭發路邊藥物測試呈陽性反應,涉嫌吸食可卡因。呢類涉及職業運動員嘅違法行為,往往會對佢哋嘅職業生涯同公眾形象造成重大打擊,亦反映出當地警方對道路安全執法嘅嚴謹態度。

Socceroos star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine during roadside test
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Vocabulary 生字

allegedly

Adverb副詞

據稱、聲稱(用於未經證實嘅指控)

EN

The suspect allegedly stole the documents from the office.

疑犯據稱從辦公室偷走咗啲文件。

positive

Adjective形容詞

陽性的(常用於測試結果)

EN

You should see a doctor if your home test result is positive.

如果你嘅居家測試結果呈陽性,就應該去睇醫生。

speeding

Noun名詞

超速駕駛

EN

He received a heavy fine for speeding on the motorway.

佢因為喺高速公路超速駕駛而被重罰。