Tue, Oct 13· 10月13日

17 stories · 51 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 23:48

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中文導讀

Manchester United 球員 Lisandro Martínez 近日公開批評球會管理層,直指球隊喺 Atlético Madrid 嘅敗仗反映出球會內部問題。佢公開表示對球會技術總監嘅表現感到失望,認為管理層未能達到應有水平。呢次公開發言反映出球員對球會管治嘅不滿,亦令 Manchester United 嘅內部管治問題再次成為輿論焦點。

Lisandro Martínez hits out at United hierarchy after defeat at Atlético Madrid
A

Vocabulary 生字

reflection

Noun名詞

反映、倒影

EN

The high crime rate is a sad reflection of the social problems in this city.

中

高犯罪率係呢個城市社會問題嘅一個悲哀反映。

hierarchy

Noun名詞

等級制度、管理層

EN

She quickly rose through the corporate hierarchy to become a director.

中

佢喺公司嘅階級制度中迅速晉升,成為咗一名總監。

technical

Adjective形容詞

技術性的、專業的

EN

The manual provides technical instructions on how to repair the machine.

中

呢本手冊提供咗關於點樣維修部機器嘅技術性指引。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 23:14

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中文導讀

England 女子足球隊喺近期嘅 World Cup 外圍賽以總比數 8-1 大勝 Greece,當中 Lexi Potter 同 Lauren James 表現亮眼。不過,呢場賽事再次引發外界討論,質疑現行嘅 playoff 賽制係咪太過懸殊,導致強弱懸殊嘅比賽頻繁出現,缺乏競爭性,賽會或者需要重新檢討賽制嘅公平性同觀賞價值。

Potter helps England find magic but World Cup playoff format needs rethink
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Vocabulary 生字

lopsided

Adjective形容詞

一面倒的、不平衡的

EN

The game ended in a lopsided victory for the home team.

中

這場比賽最終以主隊一面倒的勝利告終。

aggregate

Noun名詞

總計、合計

EN

The two companies have a combined annual turnover of ten million pounds in aggregate.

中

這兩家公司的年度總營業額合計為一千萬英鎊。

rethink

Verb動詞

重新思考、重新考慮

EN

We need to rethink our travel plans due to the bad weather forecast.

中

由於天氣預報不佳,我們需要重新考慮旅遊計劃。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 22:24

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中文導讀

澳洲女子國家足球隊 Matildas 喺法國進行嘅友誼賽中,以 7-1 大勝 Haiti。今場賽事焦點在於年輕球員嘅表現,其中 Leticia McKenna 梅開二度,而 Daniela Galic 亦喺處子戰中取得入球。呢場大勝顯示 Matildas 嘅梯隊實力雄厚,新血成功接棒,為球隊未來嘅國際賽事注入強心針,亦反映出教練團對年輕球員嘅培養漸見成效。

Leticia McKenna at the double as Matildas’ next generation help trounce Haiti 7-1
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Vocabulary 生字

brace

Noun名詞

(體育賽事中)兩次得分,梅開二度

EN

The striker scored a brace in the second half to secure the win for his team.

中

嗰位前鋒喺下半場梅開二度,為佢嘅球隊鎖定勝局。

trounce

Verb動詞

大勝,輕取

EN

Our local team managed to trounce their opponents in the final match of the season.

中

我哋嘅地區球隊喺季尾最後一場賽事中大勝對手。

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相,處子戰

EN

She made an impressive debut in the company by completing the project ahead of schedule.

中

佢喺公司嘅首次亮相表現出色,提前完成咗嗰個項目。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 22:10

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期表現持續低迷,喺呢場對陣 Atlético Madrid 嘅賽事中,開賽僅 53 秒就被 Pablo Barrios 攻破大門。加上 Leny Yoro 領紅牌被逐,球隊最終以 0-2 落敗。對於 Manchester United 嘅球迷嚟講,呢場敗仗無疑令球隊嘅重建之路顯得更加崎嶇,領隊同球員喺戰術執行同紀律方面都備受外界質疑。

Barrios strikes after 53 seconds as Atlético pile misery on 10-man Manchester United
A

Vocabulary 生字

misery

Noun名詞

痛苦、悲慘、苦難

EN

The heavy rain added to the misery of the commuters waiting for the delayed train.

中

大雨令喺度等候誤點列車嘅通勤者感到更加痛苦。

strike

Verb動詞

擊中、進攻、突然發生

EN

The lightning struck the tall tree during the storm last night.

中

昨晚暴風雨期間,閃電擊中咗嗰棵高樹。

woes

Noun名詞

苦惱、悲哀、困境

EN

The company is facing financial woes due to a significant drop in sales.

中

由於銷售額大幅下降,呢間公司正面臨財務困境。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 22:02

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺 Champions League 對陣 Lille 嘅賽事中,憑藉 Timber 嘅出色表現同埋 Saka 後備入替後嘅關鍵貢獻,成功以 3-0 擊敗對手。球隊喺下半場短短七分鐘內連入三球,展現出極高嘅進攻效率。對於移英港人球迷嚟講,Arsenal 呢場勝仗唔單止係歐聯賽場上嘅重要三分,更反映出球隊喺關鍵時刻嘅調整能力,係近期值得留意嘅賽事亮點。

Timber’s touch of class and supersub Saka secure Arsenal win against Lille
A

Vocabulary 生字

supersub

Noun名詞

超級後備;指後備上陣後能發揮關鍵作用並改變比賽結果的球員

EN

The coach brought on a supersub in the final minutes to score the winning goal.

中

教練喺最後幾分鐘換入一名超級後備,成功射入致勝一球。

on target

Adjective phrase形容詞短語

命中目標;亦可指進展順利或符合預期目標

EN

We are currently on target to finish the renovation project by the end of the month.

中

我哋目前進度順利,預計可以喺月底前完成裝修工程。

class

Noun名詞

格調;指卓越的品質、優雅的風度或高超的技術

EN

The way she handled the difficult situation with such grace showed her real class.

中

佢以咁優雅嘅方式處理嗰個困難局面,展現出佢真正嘅格調。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 21:41

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中文導讀

England 女子足球隊喺最近嘅賽事入面,憑藉 Lauren James 同 Alessia Russo 嘅出色表現,以 5-0 大勝 Greece,兩回合總比數更以 8-1 壓倒性姿態晉級。呢場勝利令 England 成功取得 World Cup playoff 資格,將會同 Ukraine 對壘。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映 England 女足喺國際舞台嘅強勢,亦係當地體育界近期備受關注嘅焦點。

James and Russo lead rout of Greece as ruthless England set up Ukraine playoff
A

Vocabulary 生字

ruthless

Adjective形容詞

無情的、冷酷的(在體育或競爭中指表現極具效率且不留餘地)

EN

The team was ruthless in their attack, scoring three goals in the first half.

中

嗰支球隊喺進攻方面表現得非常冷酷,上半場就入咗三球。

aggregate

Noun名詞

總計、合計(常用於兩回合制比賽的總比分)

EN

After two games, the final score was 4-2 on aggregate.

中

經過兩場比賽後,總比分係 4 比 2。

playoff

Noun名詞

附加賽、季後賽(決定晉級資格的關鍵賽事)

EN

We need to win this match to qualify for the final playoff.

中

我哋必須贏咗呢場比賽,先可以獲得參加最後附加賽嘅資格。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 18:20

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中文導讀

AFC Bournemouth 領隊 Andoni Iraola 近日面對球隊傷兵問題,特別係 Alexander Isak 同 Cody Gakpo 缺陣下,公開表示雖然對 Wirtz 同 Barcola 充滿信心,但強調其他球員必須挺身而出,喺進攻數據上作出更多貢獻。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類領隊對球員嘅期望管理,反映咗英超球隊喺面對密集賽程時,如何透過輪換同要求後備球員提升表現嚟維持競爭力,係了解英國足球文化嘅重要一環。

Iraola has ‘100% trust’ in Wirtz and Barcola but tells others to step up
A

Vocabulary 生字

Step up

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

挺身而出;加把勁;提升表現

EN

When the team leader was away, everyone had to step up to finish the project on time.

中

當組長不在時,每個人都必須挺身而出,準時完成項目。

Trust

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

信任;信賴

EN

It takes time to build trust in a new working relationship.

中

在新的工作關係中建立信任需要時間。

Contribution

Noun名詞

貢獻;捐獻

EN

Your contribution to the community project has been very helpful.

中

你對社區項目的貢獻非常有幫助。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 17:50

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中文導讀

Manchester City 近年喺球壇取得巨大成功,但同時面臨財務違規指控。讀者 Andrew Burton 喺報章撰文指出,球迷對球會嘅忠誠度往往建基於成績,認為如果其他球會同樣取得呢種成就,球迷對班主嘅種種爭議亦會採取同樣寬容態度。呢篇評論反映咗足球文化中,成績至上主義點樣影響球迷對球會管治問題嘅判斷,亦帶出體育界對道德標準同商業利益之間嘅矛盾。

Why most Manchester City fans stand by their club
A

Vocabulary 生字

forgiving

Adjective形容詞

寬容的、原諒的

EN

You should be more forgiving of your friends when they make small mistakes.

中

當朋友犯咗小錯時,你應該寬容啲。

suspect

Verb動詞

懷疑、猜想

EN

I suspect that the train will be delayed due to the heavy rain.

中

我懷疑架火車會因為大雨而延誤。

stand by

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

支持、站在某人一邊

EN

It is important to stand by your principles even when things get difficult.

中

即使情況變得困難,堅持自己嘅原則都好重要。

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football·
13 Oct, 17:12

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中文導讀

Confederation of African Football (Caf) 主席 Patrice Motsepe 近期面臨極大管治壓力。事緣 Afcon 賽事安排出現反覆,令非洲各地足球官員對其領導能力失去信心。與此同時,Samuel Eto’o 被視為潛在接班人,隨時準備接手。呢場權力鬥爭反映咗 Caf 內部管治混亂,對非洲足球發展影響深遠,值得關注。

Patrice Motsepe’s Caf presidency under pressure after Afcon U-turn as Eto’o waits in wings
A

Vocabulary 生字

under pressure

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

承受壓力

EN

The manager is under pressure to improve the team's performance by the end of the month.

中

經理正面臨壓力,需要在月底前提升團隊表現。

u-turn

Noun名詞

徹底改變立場或政策

EN

The government made a sudden u-turn on the new tax policy after public protests.

中

政府在公眾抗議後,對新稅務政策作出了徹底的改變。

in the wings

Idiom慣用語

準備就緒,隨時準備接手或行動

EN

Several talented employees are waiting in the wings for a promotion.

中

幾位有才華的員工正準備就緒,等待晉升機會。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 17:00

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中文導讀

英國政府計劃設立獨立足球監管機構,首任主席 David Kogan 近日公開表態,強調若果政府喺 Manchester City 違反英超財務規則一事上施加政治壓力,佢會毫不猶豫辭職。呢個聲明反映出監管機構嘅獨立性係公眾關注焦點,亦顯示政府喺處理體育界爭議時,點樣喺監管權力同政治中立之間攞平衡,係未來足球界管治嘅重要指標。

Football regulator chair insists he will resign if politically pressured over Manchester City
A

Vocabulary 生字

Resign

Verb動詞

辭職

EN

She decided to resign from her position to pursue a new career path.

中

佢決定辭去職位,去追求新嘅事業發展。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

The manager is under a lot of pressure to meet the quarterly targets.

中

經理正面臨好大壓力,要達成季度目標。

Breach

Verb動詞

違反(協議、規則或法律)

EN

The company was fined for breaching the safety regulations.

中

間公司因為違反安全條例而被罰款。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 16:07

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中文導讀

Coventry 近期表現終於有起色,喺聯賽連場報捷,唔再好似之前咁混亂。對於一直關注 Premier League 嘅球迷嚟講,Coventry 呢種反彈令賽事競爭變得更加激烈。如果佢哋可以保持呢股氣勢,相信之後嘅賽程會變得好睇好多,唔會再出現之前嗰種令人啼笑皆非嘅失誤。

Coventry come to life at last – are their slapstick days behind them?
A

Vocabulary 生字

slapstick

Adjective形容詞

鬧劇式的;滑稽可笑的

EN

The meeting turned into a slapstick comedy when the projector broke and the chairs collapsed.

中

當投影機壞咗、椅子又塌咗之後,成個會議簡直變咗一場鬧劇。

come to life

Phrasal verb片語動詞

變得活躍;恢復生氣

EN

The city really comes to life at night with all the street performers and busy restaurants.

中

呢個城市一到夜晚,有晒街頭表演同繁忙嘅餐廳,真係變得好有活力。

keep

Verb動詞

保持;持續

EN

If you keep practicing every day, your language skills will definitely improve over time.

中

如果你每日都堅持練習,你嘅語言能力隨住時間一定會進步。

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football·
13 Oct, 14:31

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中文導讀

Chelsea領隊Enzo Maresca近日公開表示,如果佢係Manchester United或者Arsenal嘅球迷,佢都會覺得Manchester City係「cheats」。呢番言論引起唔少討論,反映出Manchester City面對嘅財務違規指控,喺英超圈子入面依然係一個極具爭議嘅話題,亦顯示出Enzo Maresca對呢類敏感議題採取咗比較坦率嘅態度。

Maresca says he would describe Manchester City as ‘cheats’ if he was a United fan
A

Vocabulary 生字

admit

Verb動詞

承認;坦白

EN

It is difficult to admit that you have made a mistake in front of your colleagues.

中

喺同事面前承認自己犯錯係一件好難嘅事。

controversial

Adjective形容詞

有爭議的;引起爭論的

EN

The new policy regarding public transport has become a controversial topic among local residents.

中

關於公共交通嘅新政策已經成為當地居民之間一個有爭議嘅話題。

sensitive

Adjective形容詞

敏感的;需要小心處理的

EN

Please be careful when discussing sensitive issues like personal finances with strangers.

中

同陌生人討論個人財務呢類敏感議題時,請務必小心。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 12:00

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中文導讀

Manchester City 同 PSG 同樣面對 Uefa 嘅財務審查,但兩間球會嘅應對策略截然不同。Manchester City 選擇喺體制內周旋,最終穩坐球壇頂峰;相反 PSG 則採取對抗態度。呢篇報道分析兩者嘅博弈,反映出喺體育商業世界入面,面對監管機構時採取唔同策略,會點樣影響球會嘅長遠發展同地位。

Manchester City v PSG is a reminder of the path not taken in sanctions battles
A

Vocabulary 生字

scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細審查、仔細檢查

EN

The company's financial records are under close scrutiny by the tax authorities.

中

稅務部門正對該公司的財務記錄進行嚴格審查。

raging

Adjective形容詞

憤怒的、激烈的

EN

He was in a raging temper after realizing his car had been towed away.

中

當意識到自己的車被拖走後,他感到非常憤怒。

approach

Noun名詞

處理方法、途徑

EN

We need a new approach to solve this complicated problem.

中

我們需要一種新的方法來解決這個複雜的問題。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 11:22

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中文導讀

日本女子足球隊近年喺國際賽事表現亮眼,關鍵在於佢哋建立咗一套完善嘅青訓系統。呢套系統唔單止提升咗球員嘅技術水平,更改變咗佢哋嘅職業生涯發展。對於移英港人嚟講,呢篇報道展示咗一個國家點樣透過長遠規劃同資源投放,喺體育界取得成功,值得我哋參考當地社區點樣透過基層培訓去發掘人才。

‘It changed me a lot’: how Japan’s academy system supercharged women’s team
A

Vocabulary 生字

punch above one's weight

Idiom成語

表現超越本身實力或預期,以弱勝強

EN

Our small local business is punching above its weight by competing with major international corporations.

中

我哋呢間小型本地企業表現超乎預期,足以同大型跨國公司競爭。

innovative

Adjective形容詞

創新的、革新的

EN

The company is known for its innovative approach to solving complex environmental problems.

中

呢間公司以其解決複雜環境問題的創新手法而聞名。

development

Noun名詞

發展、開發、成長

EN

Continuous professional development is essential if you want to advance your career in this industry.

中

如果你想喺呢個行業發展事業,持續的專業進修係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

Christian Pulisic 喺 AC Milan 同美國國家隊嘅核心地位近期出現變化。隨住更多年輕球員冒起,Christian Pulisic 嘅角色亦隨之調整。呢種轉變對職業運動員嚟講好常見,亦反映出球隊陣容嘅新陳代謝。對於球迷嚟講,呢個係觀察球員點樣喺職業生涯中後期,調整心態同場上定位嘅好時機,唔再係球隊唯一焦點,其實未必係壞事。

Christian Pulisic is no longer a focal point for the US or Milan – and that’s OK
A

Vocabulary 生字

focal point

Noun名詞

焦點;中心點

EN

The fireplace is the focal point of the living room.

中

壁爐係呢個客廳嘅焦點。

occupy

Verb動詞

佔據;佔用(空間、時間或職位)

EN

She occupies a senior position in the company.

中

佢喺公司入面擔任高級職位。

adjust

Verb動詞

調整;適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to a new working environment.

中

適應新嘅工作環境需要時間。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

挪威球隊 Viking 喺歐聯賽事表現亮眼,兩位主教練 Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim 同 Morten Jensen 功不可沒。球隊即將迎戰強敵 Bayern Munich,呢場賽事對佢哋嚟講係極大挑戰,亦係球隊實力嘅重要試金石。呢篇報道深入探討兩位教練點樣帶領球隊喺歐洲頂級賽事中突圍而出,展現出佢哋對足球嘅熱誠同戰術部署,值得留意佢哋點樣面對呢場硬仗。

Viking’s two head coaches on Champions League adventure: ‘For us, it’s the best team in the world’
A

Vocabulary 生字

excel

Verb動詞

擅長;表現優異

EN

She has always excelled at mathematics since she was a child.

中

佢由細到大喺數學方面都表現優異。

adventure

Noun名詞

冒險;奇遇

EN

We are planning a new adventure to explore the mountains this summer.

中

我哋計劃緊今個夏天去山區進行一場新嘅冒險。

host

Verb動詞

主辦;作東

EN

They are going to host a dinner party for their neighbors this weekend.

中

佢哋今個週末會喺屋企請鄰居食飯。

The Guardian
football·
13 Oct, 05:51

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中文導讀

Saudi Arabia 將會主辦 2027 Asian Cup,但近日 Riyadh 遭受導彈襲擊,令唔少參賽球員感到憂慮。對於計劃前往當地觀賽或者關注中東局勢嘅移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗該區嘅安全風險。主辦國嘅政局穩定性同埋球員嘅人身安全,將會係未來幾年體育界同國際社會持續關注嘅焦點。

Fresh concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia after missile strikes in Riyadh
A

Vocabulary 生字

on edge

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

感到緊張、焦慮或坐立不安

EN

I have been on edge all day waiting for the important phone call.

中

我成日都好緊張,一直等緊嗰個重要電話。

conflict

Noun名詞

衝突、爭端或戰爭

EN

The two neighbours are trying to resolve their long-standing conflict through mediation.

中

嗰兩位鄰居正嘗試透過調解去解決佢哋長期嘅衝突。

elite

Adjective形容詞

精英的、頂尖的

EN

Only the elite athletes are invited to compete in this international tournament.

中

只有頂尖嘅運動員先會獲邀參加呢場國際賽事。