Mon, Sep 7· 9月7日

14 stories · 42 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 22:55

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中文導讀

Manchester City 領隊 Enzo Maresca 近日提到,Erling Haaland 自從榮升父親後,喺球場內外都變得更加成熟。考慮到 Erling Haaland 經歷咗一個非常忙碌嘅夏天,球會計劃安排佢喺未來賽事中休息,確保佢狀態保持巔峰。呢種球員管理策略反映咗領隊對球員身心健康嘅重視,亦顯示咗球會喺密鑼緊鼓嘅賽程中,點樣平衡球員嘅家庭生活同職業表現。

Maresca eyes rest for busy dad Haaland as Manchester City prepare for Porto
A

Vocabulary 生字

Complete

Adjective形容詞

全方位的、成熟的、完美的

EN

She has become a more complete professional after years of experience in the industry.

經過多年行業經驗,她已經成為一位更全方位的專業人士。

Busy

Adjective形容詞

忙碌的、繁忙的

EN

I have had a very busy week at work, so I am looking forward to the weekend.

我這週工作非常忙碌,所以我很期待週末的到來。

Rest

Verb動詞

休息、歇息

EN

You should rest for a while if you are feeling tired after the long walk.

如果你在長途步行後感到疲倦,應該休息一下。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 21:35

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中文導讀

Aston Villa 喺 Premier League 開季表現未如理想,頭三場比賽只係攞到一分,仲要入球掛零。領隊 Unai Emery 雖然面對唔少壓力,但依然保持冷靜,準備帶領球隊喺 Club Brugge 嘅賽事中重拾狀態。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場歐聯賽事係球隊扭轉頹勢嘅關鍵,睇吓 Unai Emery 點樣調整戰術,帶領 Aston Villa 走出開季嘅低潮期。

Emery ready to ignite Aston Villa’s season at Club Brugge after familiar slow start
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ignite

Verb動詞

點燃、激發、使活躍起來

EN

The new marketing campaign helped to ignite interest in our products.

呢個新嘅市場推廣活動成功激發咗大家對我哋產品嘅興趣。

Familiar

Adjective形容詞

熟悉的、常見的

EN

I heard a familiar voice calling my name from across the street.

我喺街對面聽到一把熟悉嘅聲音叫我個名。

Remain

Verb動詞

保持、依然、剩下

EN

Please remain in your seats until the train has come to a complete stop.

請保持坐喺位度,直到火車完全停定為止。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 19:00

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中文導讀

近日 Arsenal 對 Chelsea 嘅賽事中,警方喺 Emirates Stadium 部署咗大規模保安行動。除咗傳統警力,仲引入人臉識別技術同埋專責觀察員,目的係加強賽事安全。呢次行動反映英國警方喺處理大型體育活動時,越嚟越依賴高科技監控手段,以應對潛在嘅公眾秩序風險同埋暴力衝突,確保球迷同市民嘅安全。

‘Safety, security and service’: behind the scenes with police at Arsenal v Chelsea
A

Vocabulary 生字

Surveillance

Noun名詞

監控、監視

EN

The building is under 24-hour video surveillance for security reasons.

基於安全理由,呢座建築物受到 24 小時視像監控。

Deployment

Noun名詞

部署、調動

EN

The company announced the deployment of new software across all departments.

公司宣佈喺所有部門部署新軟件。

Incident

Noun名詞

事件、事故

EN

There was a minor traffic incident on the way to work this morning.

今朝返工途中發生咗一宗輕微交通意外。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 18:44

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中文導讀

美國國家足球隊主教練 Mauricio Pochettino 近日公開表達雄心,希望帶領美國足球隊躋身世界頂尖行列。佢特別提到 Folarin Balogun 嘅表現,以及對 LA Olympics 嘅展望。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗美國體育界正積極透過引入國際級教練,試圖喺足球版圖上擴大影響力,值得留意佢哋點樣整合雙重國籍球員去提升戰力。

Mauricio Pochettino wants the US to become ‘one of the most powerful countries in soccer’
A

Vocabulary 生字

upcoming

Adjective形容詞

即將到來的

EN

I need to start preparing for my upcoming job interview.

我需要開始為我即將到來的求職面試做準備。

powerful

Adjective形容詞

強大的、有影響力的

EN

The company has become a powerful force in the local market.

這間公司已經成為當地市場一股強大的力量。

integrate

Verb動詞

整合、融入

EN

It takes time to integrate new staff into the existing team.

將新員工融入現有團隊需要時間。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 16:41

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中文導讀

Chelsea 喺最近一場賽事中場表現明顯遜色,導致球隊陷入困境。由於 Moisés Caicedo 缺陣,Chelsea 喺中場控制力大幅下降,令 Arsenal 能夠輕易施加壓力並取得優勢。對於領隊 Enzo Maresca 嚟講,點樣喺主力球員缺陣時調整中場佈局,成為咗佢目前最頭痛嘅戰術難題,亦反映出球隊陣容深度依然有待改善。

Chelsea’s midfield a headache for Alonso after Arsenal press advantage
A

Vocabulary 生字

Gulf

Noun名詞

巨大的鴻溝或差距

EN

There is a wide gulf between the rich and the poor in this city.

呢個城市嘅貧富差距好大。

Absence

Noun名詞

缺席、不在場或缺乏

EN

His absence from the meeting was noted by the manager.

經理留意到佢冇出席會議。

Advantage

Noun名詞

優勢、有利條件

EN

Learning a second language gives you a great advantage when applying for jobs.

識多一種語言喺搵工嗰陣會畀到你極大優勢。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 15:46

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中文導讀

Arsenal 近期表現備受關注,除咗球隊戰術出現變化,唔再單靠死球戰術(set-pieces)得分之外,隊長 Martin Ødegaard 嘅狀態亦係球迷焦點。呢篇報道深入剖析球隊喺戰術層面嘅調整,以及佢點樣帶領球隊應對賽場上嘅各種挑戰,對於鍾意英超嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解 Arsenal 戰術演變嘅重要參考。

Big day for Ødegaard with balaclavas, Basques and a boot to the head
A

Vocabulary 生字

rely on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

依賴、依靠

EN

You cannot rely on your phone's battery to last all day.

你唔可以依賴手機電池撐足全日。

adjust

Verb動詞

調整、適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to the cold weather after moving to a new country.

搬去新國家之後,需要啲時間去適應寒冷天氣。

challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、難題

EN

Learning a new language as an adult is a significant challenge.

成年之後學一門新語言係一項重大挑戰。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 15:34

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺新球季開局表現強勢,Mikel Arteta 帶領嘅球隊展現出前所未有嘅統治力同活力。相比上季偶爾出現嘅不穩定狀態,球隊依家踢得更加成熟,戰術執行亦更到位。對於移英港人球迷嚟講,Arsenal 呢種積極嘅轉變,無疑係新球季最值得關注嘅焦點,亦反映出球隊爭冠嘅決心。

Fitter, happier, more productive: Arsenal could hardly have started the season better
A

Vocabulary 生字

Authority

Noun名詞

權威、統治力或自信的表現

EN

She spoke about the project with great authority.

她以極具自信的態度談論這個項目。

Freshness

Noun名詞

新鮮感、活力或新穎

EN

The garden brings a sense of freshness to the whole house.

這座花園為整間屋帶來了一種清新的感覺。

Elude

Verb動詞

避開、難以捉摸或未能達到(某種狀態)

EN

Success continued to elude him despite his hard work.

儘管他很努力,但成功始終與他擦身而過。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 13:03

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中文導讀

意大利甲組足球聯賽近期戰況激烈,Inter 喺 Milan 擊敗 Napoli 展現出爭標熱門嘅實力,令聯賽形勢漸趨明朗。相反,Juventus 同 Milan 雖然喺夏季轉會窗投入大量資金,但表現依然未如理想,暴露出球隊長期存在嘅弱點。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映出意甲強弱懸殊嘅格局正發生變化,值得留意各支球隊喺賽季中段點樣調整部署。

Serie A’s hierarchy takes shape after wild night in Milan and flat draw in Turin
A

Vocabulary 生字

hierarchy

Noun名詞

等級制度、層次、體系

EN

The company has a very strict hierarchy, so you need to get approval from your manager first.

呢間公司有嚴格嘅等級制度,所以你需要先獲得經理批准。

shortcoming

Noun名詞

缺點、弱點、不足之處

EN

Every candidate has their own strengths and shortcomings, so we need to evaluate them carefully.

每個候選人都有佢哋嘅優點同缺點,所以我們要小心評估。

flat

Adjective形容詞

沉悶的、缺乏活力的、平淡的

EN

The atmosphere at the party was a bit flat because most of the guests were tired.

派對嘅氣氛有啲沉悶,因為大部分賓客都好攰。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 13:03

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中文導讀

Deportivo A Coruña 近期喺 La Liga 表現亮眼,當中前鋒 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 表現極具統治力,單場貢獻兩次助攻兼射入致勝球。呢位老將嘅表現唔單止打破咗球會紀錄,更帶領球隊強勢回歸頂級聯賽,證明佢依然係球場上嘅關鍵人物,絕對值得球迷密切留意佢之後嘅表現。

Aubameyang rolls back years as revamped ‘Super Dépor’ return to La Liga in style
A

Vocabulary 生字

Revamp

Verb動詞

改良、翻新、改組

EN

The company decided to revamp its marketing strategy to attract younger customers.

公司決定翻新佢哋嘅市場營銷策略,以吸引更多年輕客戶。

In style

Idiom慣用語

以出色嘅方式、風光地

EN

They celebrated their anniversary in style by booking a luxury hotel.

佢哋訂咗間豪華酒店,風光地慶祝週年紀念。

Eyeing

Verb動詞

覬覦、打算獲取、注視

EN

She is eyeing a promotion at work after completing her professional certification.

佢攞到專業證書之後,正打算爭取公司嘅升職機會。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 12:29

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中文導讀

喺 Gelsenkirchen 舉行嘅賽事入面,Loris Karius 表現神勇,成功封殺 Harry Kane 嘅攻勢,令 Bayern Munich 最終只能夠同 Schalke 踢成 0:0 平手。呢場波焦點在於 Loris Karius 嘅出色發揮,令 Manuel Neuer 嘅回歸戰顯得黯然失色。對於鍾意睇德甲嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場防守大戰絕對係近期嘅話題作,展現咗門將喺比賽入面嘅關鍵影響力。

Karius keeps Kane at bay as Schalke nullify Bayern Munich on Neuer’s return
A

Vocabulary 生字

nullify

Verb動詞

使無效、抵銷、令對方嘅努力白費

EN

The team's strong defence managed to nullify the opponent's attacking strategy.

球隊強大嘅防守成功抵銷咗對手嘅進攻策略。

upstage

Verb動詞

搶鏡、令其他人顯得遜色

EN

She didn't mean to upstage the bride, but her stunning dress drew everyone's attention.

佢並唔係想搶新娘鏡,但佢件靚衫吸引咗所有人嘅目光。

at bay

Idiom慣用語

防止(危險或敵人)靠近、牽制住

EN

Regular exercise helps keep health problems at bay as you get older.

隨住年紀增長,恆常運動有助於預防健康問題。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 12:20

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 喺 WSL 賽事雖然贏咗波,但因為換人程序出錯,用咗四次換人窗口,違反咗賽例,結果隨時被判輸波。呢單嘢提醒咗大家,喺英國參與任何體育或行政事務,必須嚴格遵守規章制度。至於 Arsenal 方面,新加盟球員表現亮眼,展現出強大嘅戰術價值,值得球迷留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

WSL talking points: Palace result in doubt after substitution nightmare, Arsenal signings shine
A

Vocabulary 生字

Substitution

Noun名詞

替換、替代品

EN

The recipe suggests a healthy substitution for sugar if you are watching your diet.

如果你要控制飲食,食譜建議用一種健康嘅替代品嚟代替糖。

Overturn

Verb動詞

推翻、撤銷(決定或判決)

EN

The committee decided to overturn the previous ruling after reviewing the new evidence.

委員會喺審查新證據後,決定推翻之前嘅裁決。

Thrilling

Adjective形容詞

令人興奮的、緊張刺激的

EN

We had a thrilling experience watching the fireworks display from the rooftop.

我哋喺天台睇煙花匯演,嗰個體驗真係好刺激。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 12:00

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中文導讀

Arsenal 門將 David Raya 近日表示,球隊喺贏得 Premier League 之後,心態上卸下咗沉重包袱,變得更加有自信。對於一直追逐冠軍嘅 Arsenal 嚟講,呢種「釋懷」嘅感覺非常關鍵,令球隊喺之後嘅比賽入面,能夠以更放鬆同穩定嘅狀態去應對挑戰,對爭取衛冕或者保持競爭力都有正面影響。

‘Relief’ of Premier League title has given Arsenal confidence, says David Raya
A

Vocabulary 生字

Relief

Noun名詞

(負擔、痛苦或焦慮消除後的)寬慰,解脫

EN

It was a huge relief to find out that I had passed the difficult exam.

知道自己通過咗嗰個困難嘅考試,真係鬆咗一口氣。

Confidence

Noun名詞

自信,信心

EN

She gained a lot of confidence after successfully leading the team project.

喺成功帶領團隊項目之後,佢獲得咗好多自信。

Greater

Adjective形容詞

更大的,更強的

EN

We need to put greater effort into learning the local language to integrate better.

我哋需要付出更大嘅努力去學習當地語言,先可以融入得更好。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 10:00

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中文導讀

CBS 嘅 Champions League 節目組近日回歸,Kate Scott、Thierry Henry、Jamie Carragher 同 Micah Richards 呢個組合再次合體。佢哋以輕鬆、甚至帶點互相鬥嘴嘅風格報道足球賽事,喺美國市場大受歡迎,甚至經常喺社交媒體瘋傳。呢種非傳統嘅體育評述模式,成功打破咗嚴肅報道嘅框框,令觀眾睇波時多咗一份娛樂性,亦反映咗體育節目喺海外市場嘅轉型趨勢。

CBS’s Champions League studio panel are back and ready to irritate each other
A

Vocabulary 生字

Irritate

Verb動詞

使煩惱、令人生氣

EN

It really irritates me when people talk loudly on the train.

當有人喺火車上面大聲傾偈,真係令我好煩。

Approach

Noun名詞

處理方法、途徑

EN

We need a new approach to solve this difficult problem.

我哋需要一個新嘅方法去解決呢個難題。

Covering

Verb (Gerund)動詞(現在分詞)

報道(新聞或事件)

EN

The local newspaper is covering the community festival this weekend.

本地報紙今個週末會報道社區嘉年華。

The Guardian
football·
7 Sept, 08:00

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中文導讀

英超聯賽近期戰況激烈,Fulham 表現低迷急需改善,Tottenham 展現出頑強鬥志,而 Jack Grealish 喺場上嘅表現亦為 Everton 注入關鍵活力。呢啲賽事焦點反映各支球隊喺聯賽中嘅狀態起伏,對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,留意呢啲球員同球隊嘅動態,唔單止係茶餘飯後嘅話題,仲可以更深入了解英國足球文化同體育氛圍。

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
A

Vocabulary 生字

boost

Noun名詞

提升、激勵、增強

EN

A good night's sleep will give you a boost of energy for the busy day ahead.

睡個好覺能為你接下來忙碌的一天注入活力。

spirit

Noun名詞

精神、鬥志、情緒

EN

The team showed great spirit by continuing to play hard even when they were losing.

即使在落後的情況下,隊伍仍堅持努力比賽,展現了極佳的鬥志。

energy

Noun名詞

活力、精力、能量

EN

The children have so much energy that they can run around the park for hours.

孩子們精力充沛,可以在公園裡跑上好幾個小時。