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The Guardian
football·
1h ago

Olid’s United on back foot due to late business and unforgiving WSL start

New head coach has harsh spotlight on her as she prepares to host Chelsea on Sunday, but she deserves time, patience and investment in the squad

中文導讀

WSL 球季剛開鑼,新任主教練帶領嘅球隊因為轉會窗尾聲先簽入球員,導致陣容磨合未如理想,開局相當吃力。面對實力強橫嘅 Chelsea,外界對主教練嘅壓力倍增。但其實球隊需要嘅係時間同資源投入,球迷同管理層應該保持耐性,畀空間球隊重建,唔好因為短期戰績而否定教練嘅長遠規劃。

Olid’s United on back foot due to late business and unforgiving WSL start
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Vocabulary 生字

on the back foot

Idiom慣用語

處於劣勢、被動或防守狀態

EN

The company was on the back foot after the sudden resignation of its CEO.

行政總裁突然辭職後,公司陷入了被動的局面。

spotlight

Noun名詞

公眾關注的焦點、聚光燈

EN

The new policy has put the education system in the spotlight.

這項新政策使教育制度成為了公眾關注的焦點。

patience

Noun名詞

耐性、忍耐力

EN

Learning a new language requires a lot of patience and practice.

學習一門新語言需要極大的耐性和練習。

The Guardian
football·
1h ago

Maresca backs Anderson over ‘kings of Manchester’ dig before derby clash

Enzo Maresca, who will be involved in his first Manchester derby on Sunday, backed Elliot Anderson, saying: ‘City were dominant when he grew up’

中文導讀

Manchester City領隊Enzo Maresca即將迎嚟執教生涯首場Manchester derby。賽前Elliot Anderson曾公開評論Manchester City喺佢成長時期嘅統治地位,呢番言論引起唔少討論。Enzo Maresca選擇力撐旗下球員,認為呢種言論反映咗球隊過去嘅輝煌歷史,並唔係針對對手嘅挑釁。呢場大戰除咗係戰術博弈,亦係兩軍心理質素嘅考驗,備受球迷關注。

Maresca backs Anderson over ‘kings of Manchester’ dig before derby clash
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Vocabulary 生字

dominant

Adjective形容詞

佔優勢的、統治性的

EN

The team has been the dominant force in the league for the past five years.

呢支球隊喺過去五年一直係聯賽入面最具統治力嘅隊伍。

back

Verb動詞

支持、背書

EN

I will back your decision if you can explain your reasons clearly.

如果你可以清楚解釋你嘅理由,我會支持你嘅決定。

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對決

EN

The upcoming clash between the two companies will determine the future of the market.

兩間公司即將到嚟嘅對決將會決定市場嘅未來。

The Guardian
football·
2h ago

‘Delay the meals’: Mikel Arteta reveals latest maverick Arsenal methods

Mikel Arteta likes to set players challenges, such as making the dressing room hotter or arriving late, to ensure they are fully prepared for any eventuality

中文導讀

Arsenal 領隊 Mikel Arteta 近日分享咗一套獨特嘅訓練哲學,透過刻意營造唔舒適嘅環境,例如調高更衣室溫度或者延遲球員用餐時間,去磨練球員嘅心理質素。呢種「反常規」嘅訓練方法,目的係要確保球員喺任何突發狀況下,都能夠保持專注同應變能力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種強調適應力同心理建設嘅思維,其實唔單止適用於足球,喺面對新環境嘅挑戰時亦同樣值得參考。

‘Delay the meals’: Mikel Arteta reveals latest maverick Arsenal methods
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Vocabulary 生字

Maverick

Adjective形容詞

特立獨行的、不依常規的

EN

She is a maverick artist who refuses to follow traditional painting styles.

她是一位特立獨行的藝術家,拒絕跟隨傳統的繪畫風格。

Eventuality

Noun名詞

可能發生的事、不測之事

EN

We should pack extra clothes for every eventuality during our camping trip.

我們露營時應該多帶幾件衣服,以應付各種可能發生的突發狀況。

Preparedness

Noun名詞

準備狀態、預備功夫

EN

The company’s high level of preparedness helped them survive the economic crisis.

該公司高度的準備狀態協助他們度過了經濟危機。

The Guardian
football·
11 Sept, 10:00

Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculation

The US manager’s relationship with the international job has changed with a full World Cup cycle beginning

中文導讀

Mauricio Pochettino 近期接掌 US 國家隊,佢強調自己對呢份工作有「唔同」嘅願景。不過,呢番言論反而引發外界揣測,擔心佢對呢份長工期嘅投入程度。隨住 World Cup 週期正式展開,Mauricio Pochettino 嘅執教風格同態度,將會成為傳媒焦點,亦係 US 足壇能否喺國際賽事取得突破嘅關鍵。

Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculation
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Vocabulary 生字

Speculation

Noun名詞

揣測、推測

EN

There has been a lot of speculation about who will be appointed as the new manager.

關於邊個會被任命為新經理,外界有好多揣測。

Vow

Verb動詞

發誓、鄭重承諾

EN

The local council vowed to improve the public transport system by the end of the year.

地方議會承諾喺今年年底前改善公共交通系統。

Cycle

Noun名詞

週期、循環

EN

It is important to understand the natural cycle of the seasons when planning your garden.

喺規劃花園嗰陣,了解季節嘅自然週期好重要。

The Guardian
football·
11 Sept, 00:01

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend

Nicolas Jackson is ready to impress, Spurs are scrambled and the 199th Manchester derby takes place at Old Trafford

中文導讀

英超聯賽即將展開新一輪賽事,焦點包括 Chelsea 前鋒 Nicolas Jackson 嘅表現,以及 Tottenham Hotspur 近期混亂嘅陣容調動。此外,Old Trafford 將會上演第 199 次 Manchester derby,呢場宿敵對決絕對係今輪賽事嘅重頭戲,球迷務必留意呢幾場賽事嘅戰術部署同球員狀態。

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
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Vocabulary 生字

scrambled

Adjective形容詞

混亂的、倉促拼湊的

EN

The team had a scrambled start to the season due to many injuries.

由於多名球員受傷,球隊開季表現得相當混亂。

impress

Verb動詞

給人留下深刻印象、使欽佩

EN

You should dress professionally to impress the interviewer.

你應該穿著得體,給面試官留下好印象。

take place

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

發生、舉行

EN

The annual charity event will take place in the town square.

年度慈善活動將會在市中心廣場舉行。