Fri, Oct 9· 10月9日

18 stories · 54 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 22:30

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中文導讀

Chelsea 主帥 Enzo Maresca 近期公開澄清,指 Cole Palmer 絕對有決心為 England 代表隊效力。雖然 Cole Palmer 近期因為身體狀況缺席咗幾場國際賽,引發外界對佢國家隊意向嘅揣測,但球會方面強調佢依然以國家隊為先。呢單新聞反映咗球員喺高強度賽季下,如何平衡球會賽事同國家隊徵召,係唔少英超球迷關注嘅焦點。

Chelsea manager Alonso insists Cole Palmer is committed to playing for England
A

Vocabulary 生字

committed

Adjective形容詞

盡心盡力的;堅定的

EN

She is deeply committed to her volunteer work at the local animal shelter.

中

佢對當地動物收容所嘅義工工作非常盡心盡力。

speculation

Noun名詞

推測;猜測

EN

There has been a lot of speculation about who will be the next manager of the company.

中

關於邊個會係公司下一任經理,外界有好多推測。

balance

Verb動詞

平衡;權衡

EN

It is difficult to balance a full-time job with family responsibilities.

中

要平衡全職工作同家庭責任係一件困難嘅事。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 21:52

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中文導讀

澳洲國家女子足球隊 Matildas 近期喺 Karlsruhe 嘅友誼賽中,以 2-4 不敵年輕嘅德國隊。雖然隊長 Sam Kerr 成功入波,但球隊表現明顯被對手比下去。呢場敗仗反映 Matildas 喺備戰明年世界盃嘅過程中,球隊陣容同戰術仍有唔少改進空間,教練團需要盡快調整,以應對未來更嚴峻嘅挑戰。

Sam Kerr on target but Matildas outclassed by youthful Germany in European friendly
A

Vocabulary 生字

outclassed

Verb動詞

被比下去;實力懸殊地落敗

EN

Our team was completely outclassed by the opponents in the final match.

中

我哋隊伍喺決賽中被對手完全比下去。

soundly

Adverb副詞

徹底地;嚴厲地(常用於形容敗仗或懲罰)

EN

The local candidate was soundly defeated in the recent election.

中

嗰位地區候選人喺最近嘅選舉中慘敗。

reminder

Noun名詞

提醒;警示

EN

This accident serves as a timely reminder to always wear a seatbelt.

中

呢次意外係一個及時嘅提醒,叫人一定要扣好安全帶。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 21:05

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中文導讀

England 女足喺 World Cup playoff 首回合雖然贏咗 Greece,但表現未算穩陣。Alessia Russo 狀態回勇固然重要,但球隊面對防守嚴密嘅對手時,進攻依然顯得老鼠拉龜。呢場勝仗反映 England 處於換血過渡期,教練團點樣破解對手嘅密集防守,將會係未來爭勝嘅關鍵。

Russo’s return to form is vital but Lionesses still lack bite against low blocks
A

Vocabulary 生字

transition

Noun名詞

過渡、轉變

EN

The company is currently in a period of transition as it moves to a new office.

中

公司搬去新辦公室期間,正處於過渡期。

vital

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的、不可或缺的

EN

It is vital to double-check your documents before submitting your visa application.

中

遞交簽證申請前,核對清楚文件係至關重要嘅。

lack

Verb動詞

缺乏、不足

EN

Many people lack the time to cook healthy meals during the busy work week.

中

好多人喺繁忙嘅工作週入面,都缺乏時間去煮健康嘅飯餐。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 20:00

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中文導讀

英超聯賽重燃戰火,但今季氣氛相當尷尬。由於Manchester City被指控長期違反財務規則,令聯賽冠軍嘅認受性備受質疑。球迷喺呢個「後裁決時代」觀賽時,面對嘅唔再係純粹嘅體育競技,而係一種對聯賽公平性嘅深層焦慮。呢種不真實感將會籠罩成個球季,考驗緊英超聯賽作為頂級賽事嘅公信力。

The Premier League is back: welcome to the new era of post-verdict unreality
A

Vocabulary 生字

serial

Adjective形容詞

連續的、慣性的(通常指重複發生某種行為)

EN

The police are looking for a serial offender who has been stealing from local shops.

中

警方正在追緝一名慣犯,他一直在當地商店行竊。

supremacy

Noun名詞

至高無上、霸權、統治地位

EN

The company has maintained its supremacy in the tech market for over a decade.

中

這家公司在科技市場保持了十多年的霸主地位。

sham

Noun名詞

虛假、騙局、冒充

EN

The whole marriage turned out to be a sham just to get a visa.

中

這場婚姻最後被揭發只是一場為了取得簽證的騙局。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 19:46

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中文導讀

England 女子足球隊喺 World Cup playoff 首回合面對 Greece,憑藉 Georgia Stanway、Maya Le Tissier 同 Alessia Russo 各入一球,以 3-1 取得領先優勢。雖然 Greece 實力被睇低一線,但喺主場依然展現出頑強鬥志,令呢場晉級資格爭奪戰仲未完全分出勝負。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映出女子足球喺歐洲競爭愈嚟愈激烈,值得留意下一回合嘅發展。

Lionesses take control of World Cup playoff tie but unfancied Greece still in fight
A

Vocabulary 生字

playoff

Noun名詞

附加賽;季後賽

EN

The team needs to win this match to qualify for the playoffs.

中

球隊必須贏出呢場比賽先可以晉級附加賽。

unfancied

Adjective形容詞

被睇低嘅;唔被睇好嘅

EN

The unfancied player surprised everyone by winning the championship.

中

嗰位唔被睇好嘅選手贏咗冠軍,令所有人大感意外。

on target

Phrase片語

命中目標;入波(體育用語)

EN

He managed to get his shot on target despite the heavy rain.

中

儘管落緊大雨,佢依然成功將球射中目標。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 19:00

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中文導讀

近期 Premier League 數據顯示,入球平均數持續下跌,前鋒喺禁區內嘅觸球次數減少,表現亦未如預期。呢個趨勢反映戰術調整正影響比賽節奏,對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,留意呢啲數據變化,可以更深入了解英超球隊嘅戰術部署同球員狀態,唔單止係睇賽果咁簡單。

The Premier League so far: draws, underperforming xG and other data pointers
A

Vocabulary 生字

underperform

Verb動詞

表現未如理想;表現低於預期

EN

The company continued to underperform in the second quarter due to rising costs.

中

由於成本上升,該公司喺第二季嘅表現持續未如理想。

reliable

Adjective形容詞

可靠的;可信賴的

EN

It is important to find a reliable mechanic to maintain your car regularly.

中

搵一位可靠嘅技工定期保養你架車係好重要嘅。

average

Noun名詞

平均數;平均值

EN

The average temperature in this city drops significantly during the winter months.

中

呢個城市喺冬季月份嘅平均氣溫會顯著下降。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 17:22

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中文導讀

英超聯賽即將重開,Manchester City 喺國際賽期後要作客挑戰 Liverpool,備受關注。另一邊廂,Tottenham 近期表現低迷,急需喺 Old Trafford 爭取勝利以扭轉頹勢。呢幾場賽事對各隊嘅排名同士氣都非常關鍵,係球迷今個週末嘅焦點所在。

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

Vocabulary 生字

trying

Adjective形容詞

令人難受的、考驗人的、艱難的

EN

It has been a very trying week for the team as they deal with multiple setbacks.

中

對於團隊嚟講,呢個禮拜過得非常艱難,因為佢哋要處理好多挫折。

struggling

Adjective形容詞

掙扎中的、陷入困境的

EN

The struggling business is trying to find new ways to attract customers.

中

呢間陷入困境嘅公司正嘗試搵新方法去吸引顧客。

turn things around

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

扭轉局面、轉虧為盈

EN

After a poor start to the project, the manager implemented new strategies to turn things around.

中

喺項目開展得唔順利之後,經理實施咗新策略去扭轉局面。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 17:00

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中文導讀

Chelsea 主教練 Enzo Maresca 近期喺媒體面前表現得極度謹慎,言論同球會管理層保持高度一致。雖然傳媒對佢嘅關注度大增,但 Enzo Maresca 依然嚴守球會立場,未有透露任何內部矛盾。呢種「口徑一致」嘅作風,反映咗球會管理層對球隊擁有絕對控制權,亦係觀察球會未來管治方針嘅重要指標,值得各位球迷留意。

Maresca maintains almost total control as he follows Manchester City owners’ line
A

Vocabulary 生字

maintain

Verb動詞

維持、保持

EN

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

中

維持健康嘅工作與生活平衡係好重要嘅。

consistent

Adjective形容詞

一致的、連貫的

EN

Her performance has been consistent throughout the entire year.

中

佢全年嘅表現都好穩定一致。

authority

Noun名詞

權力、權威

EN

The manager has the authority to make final decisions on the project.

中

經理有權力對呢個項目作出最終決定。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 16:10

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期喺聯賽表現唔穩定,加上傷兵問題同埋 Marcus Rashford 狀態低迷,令到即將喺 Old Trafford 對陣 Tottenham 嘅賽事變得極為關鍵。對於 Michael Carrick 嚟講,呢場波係止血嘅重要一戰,如果未能取勝,球隊喺聯賽嘅形勢將會進一步惡化,壓力亦會隨之大增。

Manchester United’s early wobble makes Tottenham visit a must-win for Carrick
A

Vocabulary 生字

wobble

Noun名詞

(表現或狀態)不穩定、動搖

EN

The company had a slight wobble in sales during the first quarter.

中

間公司喺第一季嘅銷售額出現咗輕微嘅波動。

scratchy

Adjective形容詞

(表現)粗糙、唔順暢、未如理想

EN

The team gave a scratchy performance in their first game of the season.

中

球隊喺今季首場比賽表現得相當唔順暢。

underwhelming

Adjective形容詞

令人失望嘅、未如預期嘅

EN

The service at the new restaurant was quite underwhelming.

中

嗰間新餐廳嘅服務真係令人幾失望。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 16:06

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中文導讀

Manchester City 近日被裁定違反財務規則,呢單判決引起英超球壇關注。Manchester United 領隊 Michael Carrick 同 Bournemouth 領隊 Andoni Iraola 都對事件作出回應。雖然各隊教練反應唔同,但普遍認為呢種不明朗因素對英超整體發展並非好事,球員目前唯有專注於賽場上嘅表現,盡量減少受場外法律風波影響。

Managers react to Manchester City’s guilty verdict: ‘Uncertainty is not good for anyone’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Uncertainty

Noun名詞

不確定性、不明朗因素

EN

There is a lot of uncertainty regarding the future of the project.

中

關於呢個項目嘅未來,目前存在好多不明朗因素。

Fallout

Noun名詞

餘波、負面後果

EN

The company is still dealing with the fallout from the recent scandal.

中

間公司仲處理緊近期醜聞所引發嘅餘波。

Verdict

Noun名詞

裁決、判決

EN

The jury reached a verdict after hours of deliberation.

中

陪審團喺經過幾個鐘頭嘅商議後,作出咗裁決。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 15:50

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中文導讀

Premier League 終於回歸,對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個係當地生活重要嘅娛樂重心。今季賽事競爭激烈,各支球隊嘅陣容變動同戰術部署都成為焦點。無論你係資深球迷定係想融入當地文化,關注呢項頂級賽事都係同鄰居或者同事打開話匣子嘅最佳切入點,絕對唔可以錯過。

The Premier League is back and you can’t look away
A

Vocabulary 生字

anticipation

Noun名詞

期待、預期

EN

There is a lot of anticipation for the opening of the new community centre.

中

大家對新社區中心嘅開幕充滿期待。

competitive

Adjective形容詞

競爭激烈嘅、好勝嘅

EN

The job market in this city is extremely competitive.

中

呢個城市嘅就業市場競爭非常激烈。

engage

Verb動詞

參與、投入、吸引

EN

It is important to engage with your local community to feel more at home.

中

積極參與當地社區活動,會令你更有歸屬感。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 15:32

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中文導讀

揭發 Manchester City 財務醜聞嘅舉報人 Rui Pinto,近期喺 Portuguese authorities 嘅立場轉變下,獲准繼續受證人保護計劃保障。當局決定容許 Rui Pinto 對先前嘅撤銷決定提出挑戰,並會向佢提供風險評估報告。呢件事反映咗跨國司法合作同埋對舉報人保護機制嘅重視,對於關注體壇監管同埋法律程序嘅移英港人嚟講,值得留意後續發展。

Rui Pinto to remain under witness protection after U-turn by Portuguese authorities
A

Vocabulary 生字

Whistleblower

Noun名詞

舉報人、揭發不法行為者

EN

The whistleblower reported the company's illegal activities to the authorities.

中

該名舉報人向當局舉報了公司的非法活動。

Challenge

Verb動詞

質疑、對抗、提出異議

EN

You have the right to challenge the decision if you believe it is unfair.

中

如果你認為該決定不公平,你有權提出異議。

Assessment

Noun名詞

評估、評價

EN

The landlord will conduct a final assessment of the property before returning the deposit.

中

房東會在退還按金前對物業進行最後評估。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 15:00

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中文導讀

Australia Cup決賽將由South Melbourne對陣Melbourne Victory,呢場波唔單止係兩支球隊嘅對決,更象徵咗澳洲足球傳統與現代發展嘅交匯。賽事被視為該盃賽概念嘅一大勝利,因為佢成功將唔同背景嘅球會拉埋一齊,令呢場決賽充滿歷史意義,絕對係當地足球界近期最受矚目嘅盛事。

Old soccer meets new football: Australia Cup final heaves with significance
A

Vocabulary 生字

Clash

Verb動詞

衝突、對壘、交鋒

EN

The two teams will clash in the final match of the tournament this weekend.

中

兩支球隊將會喺今個週末嘅錦標賽決賽中交鋒。

Significance

Noun名詞

重要性、意義

EN

The discovery of the new evidence is of great significance to the investigation.

中

呢項新證據嘅發現對調查工作具有重大意義。

Triumph

Noun名詞

勝利、成就、成功

EN

Winning the championship was a huge triumph for the young athletes.

中

贏得冠軍對呢班年輕運動員嚟講係一項巨大嘅成就。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 12:39

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中文導讀

Manchester City 領隊 Enzo Maresca 近日面對球會上訴案嘅傳聞,拒絕正面回應若球會敗訴後,自己會否留任。佢強調現階段必須尊重法律程序,唔會對未來去向作出任何承諾。呢單新聞反映球會內部對於未來變數保持高度謹慎,亦令唔少球迷關注 Enzo Maresca 喺球隊嘅長遠計劃。

Maresca refuses to confirm he will stay at Manchester City if club lose appeal
A

Vocabulary 生字

Refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕

EN

The child refused to eat his vegetables at dinner.

中

個細路喺晚餐時拒絕食佢啲蔬菜。

Confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Please call the hotel to confirm your booking before you travel.

中

請喺出發前打電話去酒店確認你嘅預訂。

Respect

Verb動詞

尊重

EN

It is important to respect the privacy of your neighbors.

中

尊重鄰居嘅私隱係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

歐洲各國足球總會近期對現行國際賽期安排表達強烈不滿,認為賽期過長影響球員狀態及球會運作。佢哋正計劃向 Uefa 施壓,要求恢復以往較短嘅賽期安排。呢件事反映球會與國家隊賽程之間嘅矛盾日益加劇,未來賽制或會出現調整,值得留意。

European FAs pushing for three-week international break to be abandoned
A

Vocabulary 生字

abandon

Verb動詞

放棄、終止

EN

The project was abandoned due to a lack of funding.

中

由於缺乏資金,該項目已被終止。

reversion

Noun名詞

恢復、回歸(舊有狀態)

EN

The company decided on a reversion to its original business model.

中

公司決定恢復其最初的商業模式。

extended

Adjective形容詞

延長的、長期的

EN

She is taking an extended holiday to travel across the country.

中

她正在放一個長假去全國各地旅行。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 09:00

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期簽入 Carlos Baleba,外界關注呢位中場球員能否解決球隊目前嘅戰術混亂。隨住 Premier League 賽事重啟,球隊中場防守同組織能力備受考驗。呢次轉會唔單止係戰術上嘅補強,亦係教練團面對陣容調整嘅一大挑戰,球迷都好期待 Carlos Baleba 會唔會喺嚟緊嘅比賽中正式亮相,為球隊帶來新氣象。

Will Carlos Baleba fix Manchester United? Three big questions ahead of potential debut
A

Vocabulary 生字

boost

Verb動詞

提升、改善或促進某事物

EN

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

中

全日飲足夠嘅水有助於提升你嘅精神狀態。

confuse

Verb動詞

使困惑、混淆

EN

The complex instructions on the package might confuse new users.

中

包裝上複雜嘅說明可能會令新用家感到困惑。

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

We should consider all potential risks before starting the new project.

中

喺開展新項目之前,我哋應該考慮所有潛在風險。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 08:43

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中文導讀

Everton 嘅班主 The Friedkin Group 近日傳出有意出售球會嘅控股權。呢間美國投資公司接手球會只係短短兩年,如果最終落實交易,將會係 Everton 發展史上嘅重大轉折。對於球迷嚟講,球會易手往往意味住未來嘅財政狀況同管理方針會有大變動,值得大家密切留意事態發展。

Everton owner The Friedkin Group exploring sale of club after two years
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exploring

Verb動詞

探討、研究、考慮

EN

We are currently exploring different options for our summer holiday.

中

我哋目前正喺度研究緊暑假嘅唔同選擇。

Controlling interest

Noun phrase名詞短語

控股權(指持有足夠股份以控制公司決策)

EN

The founder still holds a controlling interest in the company after the merger.

中

合併之後,創辦人仍然持有公司嘅控股權。

Transaction

Noun名詞

交易、業務往來

EN

Please check your bank statement to verify every transaction.

中

請檢查你嘅銀行月結單,核對每一筆交易。

The Guardian
football·
9 Oct, 00:01

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中文導讀

英超聯賽進入關鍵階段,今輪賽事焦點多多。Michael Carrick 提醒球隊要提防 Tottenham Hotspur 嘅反彈能力,而 Oliver Glasner 亦將重返 Selhurst Park 領軍。與此同時,Manchester City 喺 Anfield 嘅作客表現備受關注,外界好奇佢哋能否展現出強大嘅心理質素,喺壓力下爭取佳績。呢幾場賽事對聯賽排名影響深遠,值得球迷密切留意。

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
A

Vocabulary 生字

wary

Adjective形容詞

謹慎的、提防的

EN

You should be wary of strangers who ask for your personal information online.

中

你應該對網上索取你個人資料的陌生人保持警惕。

summon

Verb動詞

鼓起(勇氣、力量等)、召喚

EN

She had to summon all her courage to speak in front of the large audience.

中

她必須鼓起所有勇氣,才能在眾多觀眾面前發言。

mentality

Noun名詞

心態、思維模式

EN

A positive mentality is essential for overcoming challenges in your career.

中

積極的心態對於克服職場挑戰至關重要。