Fri, Aug 21· 8月21日

19 stories · 57 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 23:43

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中文導讀

Arsenal 隊長 Martin Ødegaard 近日傷癒復出,喺球場上再次展現佢作為球隊核心嘅組織能力。呢位挪威中場唔單止入咗一球精彩嘅入球,更重要係佢嘅回歸令球隊進攻變得更加流暢。對於 Arsenal 嚟講,Martin Ødegaard 嘅狀態恢復係爭標路上嘅關鍵,佢嘅視野同傳球節奏係球隊不可或缺嘅戰術支柱。

Martin Ødegaard resumes his role as Arsenal’s smoothing agent and pass master
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Vocabulary 生字

resume

Verb動詞

重新開始;繼續進行

EN

The train service will resume after the track maintenance is completed.

路軌維修完成後,火車服務將會恢復。

recovery

Noun名詞

康復;恢復;復甦

EN

Getting enough sleep is essential for a quick recovery after a long illness.

充足嘅睡眠對於大病後嘅快速康復至關重要。

campaign

Noun名詞

(體育界)賽季;(社會或政治)活動

EN

The local council has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to recycle more.

地方議會發起咗一項新活動,鼓勵居民增加回收。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 23:25

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中文導讀

Arsenal領隊Mikel Arteta近日公開表示對現有陣容感到滿意,並預期球員表現會持續進步。儘管外界不斷傳出關於Julian Alvarez嘅轉會傳聞,Mikel Arteta依然強調球隊內部穩定。與此同時,Frank Lampard喺重返頂級聯賽執教後,雖然首戰落敗,但佢對球隊未來發展依然保持樂觀態度,認為球隊表現有可取之處。

Arteta predicts ‘more to come’ from established players amid Alvarez talk
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Vocabulary 生字

Established

Adjective形容詞

已確立的、資深的、有地位的

EN

The company is looking for an established professional to lead the new department.

公司正在尋找一位資深專業人士來領導新部門。

Upbeat

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的、積極的

EN

Despite the rainy weather, she remained upbeat about the outdoor picnic.

儘管天氣下雨,她對戶外野餐依然保持樂觀態度。

Maintain

Verb動詞

堅持、維持、主張

EN

It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance in a busy city.

在忙碌的城市中,維持健康的工作與生活平衡非常重要。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:30

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近日落實以 6500 萬英鎊轉會費,簽入 Brighton 中場球員 Carlos Baleba。呢次收購係 Manchester United 重組中場線嘅重要一步,Carlos Baleba 將會喺短期內接受體能測試。對於關注英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單交易反映 Manchester United 喺轉會市場嘅積極部署,亦顯示球隊希望透過增兵改善表現嘅決心。

Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild
A

Vocabulary 生字

initial

Adjective形容詞

最初的、開始的

EN

The initial cost of the project was lower than we expected.

呢個項目嘅最初成本比我哋預期中低。

rebuild

Verb動詞

重建、重組

EN

They decided to rebuild the old kitchen to make it more functional.

佢哋決定重組舊廚房,令佢變得更實用。

medical

Noun名詞

體格檢查、健康檢查

EN

You need to have a medical before starting this new job.

你喺開始呢份新工之前,需要進行一次體格檢查。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:30

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中文導讀

AFC Bournemouth 領隊 Andoni Iraola 近日公開力撐 Liverpool,認為外界唔應該咁快睇淡佢哋爭奪 Premier League 冠軍嘅機會。雖然 Liverpool 今個夏天轉會窗未有大動作簽人,但 Andoni Iraola 對球隊實力依然充滿信心。與此同時,Aston Villa 領隊 Unai Emery 則提到球隊喺應付多線作戰時所面臨嘅挑戰。呢單新聞反映咗英超各隊喺賽季初期對爭標形勢嘅唔同睇法,值得球迷留意。

Premier League news: Iraola warns against writing off Liverpool title hopes
A

Vocabulary 生字

Confident

Adjective形容詞

有信心的、確信的

EN

I feel confident about passing the driving test after taking several lessons.

上咗幾堂之後,我對考車牌充滿信心。

Signings

Noun名詞

簽約球員、新聘請的人員

EN

The company is planning to make several new signings to boost the sales team.

公司計劃聘請幾位新員工,以加強銷售團隊。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、困難

EN

Learning a new language as an adult can be a difficult challenge.

成年後學習一門新語言可能係一項艱巨嘅挑戰。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:30

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中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 主教練 De Zerbi 近日回應外界對球隊大手筆收購球員嘅質疑。隨住球隊轉會開支預計突破 3 億英鎊,De Zerbi 強調球隊提升實力係好事,並反駁外界對球隊嘅敵意,認為其他球會唔應該因為 Tottenham 變得更強而感到威脅。呢單新聞反映咗英超球隊喺轉會市場嘅競爭壓力,以及主教練點樣處理公眾對球隊財政投入嘅輿論。

De Zerbi defends Spurs transfer spree and claims every club ‘wanted to kill us’
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Vocabulary 生字

outlay

Noun名詞

開支、支出

EN

The initial outlay for starting a small business can be quite high.

創業初期嘅開支可能會相當高。

defend

Verb動詞

辯護、防衛

EN

You should always be prepared to defend your ideas during a meeting.

你喺會議期間應該隨時準備好為自己嘅觀點辯護。

threat

Noun名詞

威脅

EN

Rising energy costs pose a significant threat to many household budgets.

能源價格上升對好多家庭預算構成重大威脅。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:07

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺新一季英超聯賽展現強勢,以 3-0 輕取 Coventry。Kai Havertz、Bukayo Saka 同 Martin Ødegaard 表現出色,成功為球隊打開勝利之門。對於想爭取聯賽冠軍嘅 Arsenal 嚟講,呢場勝仗意義重大,證明球隊狀態火熱,絕對係今季爭標嘅熱門人選,球迷可以繼續留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start Premier League title defence in style
A

Vocabulary 生字

defend

Verb動詞

防守;保衛

EN

It is important to defend your rights when signing a new rental contract.

簽署新租約時,捍衛自己嘅權利好重要。

promote

Verb動詞

升職;推廣;晉升

EN

She was recently promoted to a senior management position after years of hard work.

經過多年努力,佢最近被晉升至高級管理職位。

style

Noun名詞

風格;作風

EN

The house was decorated in a modern style with plenty of natural light.

間屋以現代風格裝修,採光充足。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 16:07

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中文導讀

英超聯賽即將開鑼,足球評論界對於預測賽果向來抱持審慎態度,認為呢類預測往往係徒勞無功。儘管如此,Arsenal 依然被視為奪冠熱門。對於移英港人嚟講,英超唔單止係體育盛事,更加係融入當地社區、同鄰居打開話匣子嘅重要社交話題,了解呢類賽前分析有助大家更快適應英國嘅生活節奏。

Premier League predictions are a mug’s game – Arsenal for the title!
A

Vocabulary 生字

prediction

Noun名詞

預測、預言

EN

The weather forecast is just a prediction, so it might still rain later.

天氣預報只係一個預測,所以遲啲可能仲會落雨。

title

Noun名詞

冠軍頭銜、稱號

EN

She worked hard for years to win the world championship title.

佢努力咗好多年,終於贏得世界冠軍頭銜。

mug's game

Idiom慣用語

徒勞無功嘅事、笨人做嘅事

EN

Trying to predict the stock market is a mug's game for most people.

對大多數人嚟講,嘗試預測股市走勢係一件徒勞無功嘅事。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 15:16

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中文導讀

英超聯賽新賽季正式開鑼,球迷最關注嘅焦點賽事包括 Tottenham 作客 Brentford,以及 Newcastle 對陣 Liverpool 嘅強強對碰。對於移英港人嚟講,英超唔單止係體育盛事,亦係融入英國社區文化嘅重要話題。透過留意各隊嘅陣容預測,可以更深入了解球隊嘅戰術部署同新球員表現,係週末同當地鄰居或者同事打開話匣子嘅最佳切入點。

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the opening weekend
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fixture

Noun名詞

(體育比賽的)賽事、比賽安排

EN

The local football club has a difficult fixture against the league leaders this weekend.

本地足球會今個週末有一場對陣聯賽榜首嘅艱難賽事。

Lineup

Noun名詞

陣容、出場名單

EN

The manager decided to change the starting lineup after the team's poor performance last week.

領隊決定喺球隊上星期表現欠佳後,更換正選陣容。

Headline

Adjective形容詞

最重要的、頭條的

EN

The headline act of the music festival will perform on the main stage tonight.

音樂節嘅壓軸表演嘉賓今晚會喺主舞台演出。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 13:48

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中文導讀

前 England 前鋒 Rachel Daly 近日接受訪問,解釋點解決定退出國家隊。佢提到依家將所有心力投放喺 Aston Villa 嘅球會賽事,希望專注於球會層面嘅發展。對於唔少關注 WSL 嘅球迷嚟講,Rachel Daly 嘅決定反映咗職業球員喺國家隊同球會之間嘅取捨,亦體現咗佢作為資深球員,點樣喺高強度嘅職業足球環境入面調整心態,繼續發揮影響力。

Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly: ‘It’s given me more of a focus: club football is my one job’
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Vocabulary 生字

Retire

Verb動詞

退休;退出(比賽或職位)

EN

My colleague plans to retire from his position at the end of this year.

我位同事計劃喺今年年底退休。

Focus

Noun名詞

焦點;專注力

EN

You need to keep your focus on the road while driving in heavy rain.

喺大雨中揸車嗰陣,你需要保持專注。

Role model

Noun phrase名詞短語

榜樣;模範

EN

Parents often act as the primary role models for their children.

父母通常係仔女最主要嘅榜樣。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 13:02

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 近期喺轉會市場動作頻頻,決定由 Chelsea 借入中堅 Disasi,以填補 Maxence Lacroix 離隊後嘅防守空缺。與此同時,球會亦向 Manchester City 表明立場,強調 Adam Wharton 係非賣品,反映球會喺保持陣容穩定性同埋補充實力之間,採取咗非常明確嘅策略,務求喺新球季保持競爭力。

Crystal Palace agree Disasi loan and tell Manchester City that Wharton is not for sale
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Vocabulary 生字

loan

Noun名詞

借用、貸款;喺體育界指租借球員

EN

I took out a bank loan to help pay for my new car.

我申請咗銀行貸款嚟幫手支付新車嘅費用。

gap

Noun名詞

缺口、空隙、差距

EN

There is a significant gap between his expectations and the reality of the job.

佢嘅期望同份工嘅現實之間有巨大差距。

determined

Adjective形容詞

堅決的、有決心的

EN

She is determined to finish her degree despite the challenges.

儘管面對挑戰,佢仍然決心要完成學位。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 12:41

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中文導讀

Manchester United 喺中場位置進行大換血,引入 Tielemans、Santos 同埋 Baleba 等新球員,旨在解決球隊多年嚟嘅中場隱憂。對於領隊 Carrick 嚟講,球隊陣容已經補強,再冇藉口交唔出好成績。呢次調整反映球會管理層對戰術體系嘅決心,亦係 Carrick 執教生涯嘅一大考驗,球迷可以密切留意球隊喺新賽季嘅表現。

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild leaves Carrick with no excuses
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Vocabulary 生字

rebuild

Noun名詞

重建;改組

EN

The company is undergoing a major rebuild to improve its efficiency.

間公司正進行大規模改組,以提升運作效率。

address

Verb動詞

處理;應對;解決

EN

We need to address these concerns before making a final decision.

喺做最後決定之前,我哋需要處理呢啲憂慮。

problematic

Adjective形容詞

有問題的;造成困難的

EN

The lack of communication has become problematic for the team.

溝通不足已經成為團隊嘅一個問題。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 12:00

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中文導讀

Tottenham 喺過去兩季英超表現平平,連續兩次以第 17 名完成賽季,令球迷相當失望。不過,隨住領隊 De Zerbi 嘅加盟,加上球隊喺轉會市場積極引入新球員,外界對佢哋喺 2026-27 賽季嘅表現充滿期待,認為球隊有望擺脫低迷,喺聯賽爭取更佳排名,重拾競爭力。

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 20: Tottenham
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Vocabulary 生字

Optimism

Noun名詞

樂觀;樂觀主義

EN

There is a sense of optimism that the local economy will recover by next year.

對於明年經濟會復甦,大家普遍感到樂觀。

Signings

Noun名詞

新簽約的成員(常用於體育或商業團隊)

EN

The company is planning to announce several new signings to strengthen the marketing department.

公司計劃宣佈幾位新成員加入,以加強市場營銷部門。

Improvement

Noun名詞

改善;進步

EN

You have shown a significant improvement in your English speaking skills over the past few months.

過去幾個月,你的英語口語能力有顯著的進步。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 11:49

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中文導讀

Hull City 主教練 Jakirovic 近日針對外界對球隊降班嘅嘲諷作出回應。佢強調球隊能夠重返 Premier League 並非僥倖,而係實力嘅展現。隨住新陣容完成重組,球隊正積極備戰,準備喺主場迎戰 Manchester United,力求以表現證明球隊喺頂級聯賽嘅競爭力,同時回應外界嘅質疑。

Jovial Jakirovic determined to haul Hull over and beyond Coles’ relegation jibes
A

Vocabulary 生字

Determine

Verb動詞

下定決心、決定

EN

He is determined to learn a new language this year.

佢下定決心今年要學識一門新語言。

Jovial

Adjective形容詞

歡樂的、愉快的

EN

She was in a jovial mood after receiving the good news.

收到好消息後,佢心情非常愉快。

Revamp

Verb動詞

翻新、改組、改良

EN

The company decided to revamp its website to attract more customers.

公司決定翻新網站以吸引更多顧客。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 10:00

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中文導讀

Uefa 同 Concacaf 近日商討緊合併舉辦 Nations League,如果成事,將會涵蓋歐洲同北美、中美及加勒比海地區合共 96 個國家。呢個舉動被視為對 Fifa 權力嘅一大挑戰,反映緊國際足壇勢力版圖可能出現重大變動,值得球迷關注未來賽事架構會點樣演變。

Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League in latest challenge to Fifa
A

Vocabulary 生字

Consider

Verb動詞

考慮;細想

EN

You should consider applying for that job if you want a higher salary.

如果你想人工高啲,就應該考慮申請嗰份工。

Feature

Verb動詞

以……為特色;由……主演/包含

EN

The new menu will feature several healthy options for breakfast.

新餐牌將會包含幾款健康嘅早餐選擇。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰;難題

EN

Learning a new language can be a difficult challenge, but it is very rewarding.

學習一門新語言可能係一個困難嘅挑戰,但非常有意義。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 08:41

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中文導讀

英超轉會窗雖然未開,但各球會已經蠢蠢欲動。Liverpool 傳出有意以 5500 萬英鎊斟介 Endrick,而 Arsenal 亦考慮以 Martinelli 作為籌碼換取 Yildiz。與此同時,Crystal Palace 正積極物色新球員,Manchester City 亦對 Wharton 表現出興趣。呢啲轉會傳聞反映各隊正為下半季陣容調整做準備,球迷要密切留意各球會嘅動向,睇下邊個球星會喺轉會市場掀起風波。

Football transfer rumours: Endrick to Liverpool? Arsenal to swap Martinelli for Yildiz?
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Vocabulary 生字

Enquiry

Noun名詞

查詢、詢問

EN

I made an enquiry about the opening hours of the local library.

我向當地圖書館查詢咗開放時間。

Target

Verb動詞

以……為目標、鎖定

EN

The company is targeting a younger demographic for their new product.

間公司正鎖定年輕客群作為新產品嘅目標。

Swap

Verb動詞

交換

EN

Could we swap seats so I can sit next to my friend?

我哋可唔可以交換座位,等我可以坐喺朋友隔離?

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 08:30

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

Tottenham Hotspur 近期動作頻頻,正積極洽談收購 Manchester City 嘅 Savinho 同埋 Omar Marmoush。呢兩單交易總值高達 1.6 億英鎊,令球隊喺 De Zerbi 帶領下,今個夏天嘅轉會支出總額即將突破 4 億英鎊大關。對於球迷嚟講,球會咁大手筆增兵,反映管理層對新賽季充滿野心,希望喺聯賽爭取更好成績。

Tottenham close on deals for Manchester City’s Savinho and Omar Marmoush
A

Vocabulary 生字

separate

Adjective形容詞

分開的、個別的

EN

Please keep your personal items in separate bags.

請將你嘅個人物品放喺唔同嘅袋入面。

combined

Adjective形容詞

合併的、總共的

EN

The combined weight of the two boxes is over ten kilograms.

嗰兩個盒加埋嘅總重量超過十公斤。

nears

Verb動詞

接近、臨近

EN

The train nears the station as the announcement plays.

當廣播響起時,火車正接近車站。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 08:00

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

Premier League 新球季開鑼,今次賽例有唔少調整,特別係針對拖延時間嘅執法會更加嚴格。除此之外,多支球隊換咗領隊,連 Match of the Day 嘅評述陣容都有新面孔。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲變動會直接影響觀賽體驗同戰術分析,建議大家留意新球季嘅節奏變化,咁樣睇波會更加投入。

New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
A

Vocabulary 生字

crackdown

Noun名詞

嚴厲打擊、加強執法

EN

The local council announced a crackdown on illegal parking in the city centre.

地方議會宣佈將會嚴厲打擊市中心嘅違例泊車。

in charge

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

負責、主管

EN

She is now in charge of the marketing department at her new company.

佢而家負責新公司嘅市場營銷部門。

pundit

Noun名詞

權威評論員、專家

EN

The political pundit shared his insights on the upcoming election during the live broadcast.

嗰位政治評論員喺直播期間分享咗佢對即將到來選舉嘅見解。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 00:01

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

英超聯賽新球季正式開鑼,球迷除咗留意 Manchester United 嘅中場陣容重組,仲可以關注 Ipswich 升班後嘅表現,以及 Newcastle 對已故傳奇 Kevin Keegan 嘅致敬活動。呢啲焦點唔單止係球賽勝負,更反映各支球隊喺轉會市場嘅部署同埋球會文化嘅傳承,係每位熱愛英國足球嘅移英港人,融入當地社區話題嘅必讀資訊。

Premier League: 10 things to look out for as the new season kicks off
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ambition

Noun名詞

抱負、野心或志向

EN

She has the ambition to start her own business after gaining enough experience.

佢喺累積足夠經驗後,有志向去創立自己嘅生意。

Tribute

Noun名詞

致敬、悼念或讚頌

EN

The community held a small ceremony as a tribute to the local volunteer.

社區舉行咗一個小型儀式,向嗰位本地義工致敬。

Kick off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

開始、啟動(活動或賽事)

EN

The summer festival will kick off with a live music performance in the park.

夏季嘉年華將會以公園嘅現場音樂表演作為開始。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 00:01

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

Sunderland 喺嚟緊嘅 2026-27 球季備受關注。領隊 Régis Le Bris 帶領球隊展現出強大潛力,令唔少球評家同數據分析機構 Opta 都感到意外。對於支持者嚟講,今季目標係要證明球隊唔單止係曇花一現,而係具備喺聯賽保持競爭力嘅實力,繼續喺賽場上創造驚喜。

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland
A

Vocabulary 生字

pundit

Noun名詞

權威評論員、專家

EN

The sports pundit predicted that the home team would win the championship this year.

嗰位體育評論員預測主隊今年會贏得冠軍。

talented

Adjective形容詞

有天賦的、有才華的

EN

She is a talented musician who can play several instruments fluently.

佢係一位有天賦嘅音樂家,可以流利咁演奏幾種樂器。

surprise

Verb動詞

使驚訝、出乎意料

EN

The sudden change in weather surprised everyone who was planning a picnic.

天氣突然轉變,令所有計劃去野餐嘅人都感到意外。