Sun, Oct 25· 10月25日

13 stories · 39 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 22:12

Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller

The French forward scored in the 41st and 87th minute as Real Madrid closed the gap on the La Liga leaders Barcelona with a 2-1 win

中文導讀

Real Madrid 喺近期嘅西甲賽事中,憑藉 Kylian Mbappé 喺比賽尾段梅開二度,以 2-1 擊敗 Barcelona。呢場勝利對於 Real Madrid 嚟講非常關鍵,成功縮窄咗同聯賽榜首 Barcelona 之間嘅積分差距,令爭標形勢變得更加緊湊,亦顯示出 Kylian Mbappé 喺關鍵時刻嘅入球能力對球隊爭勝嘅重要性。

Mbappé double secures Real Madrid late victory at Barcelona after Raphinha leveller
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Vocabulary 生字

secure

Verb動詞

獲得、確保(通常指經過努力後得到某樣嘢)

EN

She managed to secure a job offer after three rounds of interviews.

中

佢經過三輪面試後,成功獲得咗一份工作錄取通知。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory in the final match of the season.

中

球隊慶祝佢哋喺賽季最後一場比賽中得來不易嘅勝利。

gap

Noun名詞

差距、缺口

EN

There is a significant gap between the two candidates in terms of their experience.

中

兩位候選人喺經驗方面存在顯著嘅差距。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 20:38

Terland strikes late as United end Manchester City’s winning start in WSL

Manchester United’s Elisabeth Terland struck an 89th-minute equaliser to cancel out Khadija Shaw’s goal and earn a 1-1 draw against Manchester City

中文導讀

WSL 賽事出現戲劇性賽果,Manchester United 憑藉 Elisabeth Terland 喺比賽尾段入波,成功追平 Khadija Shaw 為 Manchester City 攻入嘅入球,最終雙方以 1-1 打成平手。呢場和局令 Manchester City 嘅聯賽連勝紀錄告終,對於爭標形勢有唔少影響,亦反映出聯賽競爭相當激烈,值得留意後續發展。

Terland strikes late as United end Manchester City’s winning start in WSL
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Vocabulary 生字

Equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分嘅入球

EN

The team scored a late equaliser to force a draw in the final minutes.

中

球隊喺最後幾分鐘射入追平比分嘅入球,迫和對手。

Cancel out

Phrasal verb短語動詞

抵銷、令某事失去作用

EN

The two opposing arguments effectively cancel each other out.

中

呢兩個對立嘅論點實際上互相抵銷咗。

Winning streak

Noun phrase名詞短語

連勝紀錄

EN

They are hoping to extend their winning streak to ten games this weekend.

中

佢哋希望喺呢個週末將連勝紀錄延長至十場。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 19:24

Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach

Michael Carrick’s job as manager is in the balance after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth, with Eddie Howe remaining the preferred candidate

中文導讀

Manchester United 近期表現低迷,喺主場以 0-3 慘敗畀 Bournemouth 之後,管理層正召開緊急會議商討 Michael Carrick 嘅去留。目前球會似乎傾向邀請 Eddie Howe 接手,呢場內部危機反映出球隊管理層對現時戰績極度不滿,未來幾日嘅人事變動將會係球迷關注焦點。

Manchester United board hold crisis talks over Carrick’s future and Howe approach
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Vocabulary 生字

Crisis

Noun名詞

危機;緊急關頭

EN

The company is facing a financial crisis due to poor management.

中

由於管理不善,這間公司正面臨財務危機。

In the balance

Idiom慣用語

懸而未決;處於不穩定狀態

EN

The future of the project is still in the balance until we get more funding.

中

在獲得更多資金前,這個項目的未來仍然懸而未決。

Candidate

Noun名詞

候選人;應徵者

EN

There are several strong candidates applying for the teaching position.

中

有幾位強勁的候選人正在申請這個教職。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 18:46

Roefs and Trafford stand firm as Sunderland and Leeds battle for point

The respective goalkeepers made several key saves as Sunderland stay bottom of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw with Leeds

中文導讀

Sunderland 同 Leeds 喺呢場賽事互交白卷,最終以 0-0 打和。雖然 Sunderland 兩位門將 Roefs 同 Trafford 表現神勇,多次救出險球,但 Sunderland 依然未能擺脫聯賽榜末嘅困境。對於球迷嚟講,呢場和局反映兩隊喺進攻端都欠缺臨門一腳,未能打破僵局,對爭取聯賽排名嘅形勢影響深遠。

Roefs and Trafford stand firm as Sunderland and Leeds battle for point
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Vocabulary 生字

stand firm

Phrasal verb片語動詞

堅定不移、立場堅定或保持穩固

EN

The manager had to stand firm against the employees' demands for a shorter work week.

中

經理必須堅定立場,拒絕員工縮短每週工時嘅要求。

battle

Verb動詞

奮鬥、搏鬥或艱苦爭取

EN

She had to battle through heavy traffic to reach the airport on time.

中

佢必須喺繁忙嘅交通中奮力前行,先可以準時到達機場。

draw

Noun名詞

平局、和局

EN

The chess match ended in a draw after three hours of intense play.

中

經過三個鐘嘅激烈對弈,呢場國際象棋比賽最終以和局收場。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 18:17

Pierre Sage regrets ‘missed 15 minutes’ as defeat increases heat on Crystal Palace manager

Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage said losing concentration for 15 minutes had cause his side’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle

中文導讀

Crystal Palace 領隊 Pierre Sage 近日帶領球隊以 0-2 不敵 Newcastle。佢賽後直言球隊喺比賽中段有 15 分鐘表現失準,導致防守崩潰。呢場敗仗令 Pierre Sage 喺 Crystal Palace 嘅帥位壓力大增,球隊目前急需改善比賽集中力,否則佢嘅執教前景恐怕會變得更加嚴峻。

Pierre Sage regrets ‘missed 15 minutes’ as defeat increases heat on Crystal Palace manager
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Vocabulary 生字

Concentration

Noun名詞

專注力、集中力

EN

You need better concentration to finish this difficult task on time.

中

你需要更好嘅專注力先可以準時完成呢項艱巨任務。

Defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、敗仗

EN

It was a bitter defeat, but the team learned a lot from their mistakes.

中

雖然係一場慘敗,但團隊從錯誤中學到好多嘢。

Increase

Verb動詞

增加、增強

EN

The company decided to increase the salary for all staff members next month.

中

公司決定下個月為所有員工加薪。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 17:56

Fernandes gamble leaves Carrick to carry the can for United’s institutional failures

Leaving out his captain was doomed to fail but so are the club under its current leadership, and the fans at Old Trafford know that all too well

中文導讀

Manchester United 領隊 Erik ten Hag 近期決定將隊長 Bruno Fernandes 貶為後備,結果球隊表現未如理想。呢個決定反映出球會管理層長期缺乏方向,令領隊成為代罪羔羊。Old Trafford 嘅球迷對球會內部制度性嘅失敗已經忍無可忍,認為單靠調整陣容根本解決唔到球會深層次嘅管治問題。

Fernandes gamble leaves Carrick to carry the can for United’s institutional failures
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Vocabulary 生字

Gamble

Noun名詞

冒險;賭博(指冒險嘗試某事)

EN

It was a big gamble to quit my stable job to start a new business.

中

辭去穩定嘅工作去創業係一個好大嘅冒險。

Institutional

Adjective形容詞

制度上的;慣例的

EN

The company needs to address institutional problems to improve overall efficiency.

中

公司需要解決制度上嘅問題,以提升整體效率。

Leadership

Noun名詞

領導層;領導能力

EN

Strong leadership is essential for any team to succeed in the long run.

中

強大嘅領導層對於任何團隊長遠嘅成功都係不可或缺。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 16:29

Osula and Barnes’ second-half burst sees Newcastle pile pressure on lacklustre Palace

Newcastle went through the gears at the start of the second half to win 2-0 and increase the sense of gloom around Selhurst Park

中文導讀

Newcastle 喺下半場發力,憑藉 Osula 同 Barnes 嘅入球以 2-0 擊敗 Crystal Palace。呢場勝仗令 Newcastle 喺積分榜上保持競爭力,同時令 Selhurst Park 嘅主場氣氛陷入低谷。對於 Crystal Palace 嚟講,近期表現持續低迷,領隊同球員正面臨極大壓力,球迷對球隊嘅不滿情緒亦隨之升溫,未來賽事嘅表現將會係關鍵。

Osula and Barnes’ second-half burst sees Newcastle pile pressure on lacklustre Palace
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Vocabulary 生字

burst

Noun名詞

突然嘅爆發、一陣突如其來嘅活動或能量

EN

A sudden burst of energy helped me finish the marathon.

中

一陣突如其來嘅能量令我跑完場馬拉松。

gloom

Noun名詞

憂鬱、沮喪、陰暗嘅氣氛

EN

The team felt a sense of gloom after losing the final match.

中

輸咗最後一場比賽之後,成隊波都籠罩喺一片沮喪之中。

lacklustre

Adjective形容詞

無精打采嘅、表現平平嘅、缺乏活力嘅

EN

The restaurant received bad reviews due to its lacklustre service.

中

間餐廳因為服務無精打采而收到好多負評。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 16:19

Michael Carrick on the brink after Manchester United are humiliated by Bournemouth

Strikes from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson gave Bournemouth a 3-0 win at Old Trafford, a defeat which looks likely to signal the end for another Manchester United manager

中文導讀

Manchester United 喺主場 Old Trafford 以 0-3 慘敗畀 Bournemouth,表現極度令人失望。呢場敗仗令領隊 Michael Carrick 嘅帥位岌岌可危,外界普遍認為佢好大機會被解僱。作為傳統勁旅,Manchester United 近期戰績持續低迷,管理層面臨巨大壓力,急需透過更換領隊嚟挽救球隊頹勢,呢次變動將會係球會未來發展嘅關鍵轉捩點。

Michael Carrick on the brink after Manchester United are humiliated by Bournemouth
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Vocabulary 生字

humiliated

Adjective形容詞

感到羞辱的、丟臉的

EN

I felt humiliated when I tripped and fell in front of everyone at the party.

中

當我在派對上當眾絆倒時,我感到非常丟臉。

brink

Noun名詞

邊緣、臨界點

EN

The company is on the brink of bankruptcy after several years of poor sales.

中

經過幾年銷售不佳後,這家公司正處於破產邊緣。

signal

Verb動詞

標誌著、預示

EN

The sudden drop in temperature signals that winter is finally arriving.

中

氣溫突然下降,預示著冬天終於要來了。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 16:12

Isak applies finishing touch as Liverpool bring Brighton’s winning run to an end

Alexander Isak was on target again as Liverpool ended Brighton’s winning run with a 2-0 win at Anfield

中文導讀

Liverpool 喺 Anfield 主場以 2-0 擊敗 Brighton,成功終結對手近期嘅連勝紀錄。Alexander Isak 表現出色,再次為球隊建功。呢場勝仗對 Liverpool 嚟講相當關鍵,唔單止展現咗球隊喺主場嘅強大統治力,亦令英超爭標形勢變得更加緊湊,係近期值得留意嘅賽果。

Isak applies finishing touch as Liverpool bring Brighton’s winning run to an end
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Vocabulary 生字

finishing touch

Noun phrase名詞短語

最後潤飾、畫龍點睛之筆

EN

Adding a few fresh herbs to the soup was the perfect finishing touch.

中

喺湯入面加少少新鮮香草,簡直係畫龍點睛。

winning run

Noun phrase名詞短語

連勝紀錄

EN

The team is confident that they can continue their winning run in the upcoming matches.

中

球隊有信心喺嚟緊嘅比賽繼續保持連勝紀錄。

on target

Adjective phrase形容詞短語

命中目標、達到預期目標

EN

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

中

我哋目前進度理想,預計可以喺月底前完成裝修工程。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 15:56

Premier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?

Find out which of the English top-flight’s sharp shooters are firing their way up the goalscoring charts

中文導讀

英超聯賽進入白熱化階段,球迷最關注嘅莫過於邊位前鋒可以奪得 Golden Boot。呢份報道整理咗目前入球榜嘅領先球員,分析邊位射手狀態最勇。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育資訊唔單止係娛樂,更加係融入當地社交圈子、同鄰居或者同事打開話匣子嘅最佳切入點,了解球壇動態絕對有助建立社交連繫。

Premier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?
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Vocabulary 生字

Leading

Adjective形容詞

領先的;主要的

EN

She is one of the leading experts in environmental science.

中

她是環境科學領域的頂尖專家之一。

Race

Noun名詞

競爭;競賽

EN

The race for the promotion is becoming very intense this year.

中

今年爭取升職的競爭變得非常激烈。

Chart

Noun名詞

圖表;排行榜

EN

You can track your progress by looking at this weekly sales chart.

中

你可以透過查看這份每週銷售排行榜來追蹤你的進度。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 14:00

El clásico today: How to watch Barcelona v Real Madrid, TV channels & live stream Sunday 25 October

How will Barcelona and Real Madrid fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options

中文導讀

足球迷留意,Barcelona 對戰 Real Madrid 呢場 El clásico 備受全球關注。對於移英港人嚟講,想喺當地收睇呢類國際體育賽事,除咗要留意電視台轉播權,仲要搵啱合法嘅串流平台。呢篇報道整理咗觀賽途徑同開賽資訊,方便大家喺屋企輕鬆追蹤呢場經典大戰,唔使錯過任何精彩入球。

El clásico today: How to watch Barcelona v Real Madrid, TV channels & live stream Sunday 25 October
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Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現、進展、過得點樣

EN

How did you fare in your job interview yesterday?

中

你昨日份見工面試表現點樣?

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

We have several options for dinner tonight, including Italian or Thai food.

中

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意式或者泰式料理。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影片或音樂)

EN

You can stream your favourite movies directly to your smart TV.

中

你可以將你鍾意嘅電影直接串流播放到你部智能電視度。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 08:00

Ballon d’Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary’ Stanley Matthews

Matthews’ family ‘very excited’ as London Palladium hosts event 70 years after first award at Blackpool town hall

中文導讀

Ballon d’Or 頒獎典禮將會重返 England 舉行,呢次選址 London Palladium 係為咗向傳奇球星 Stanley Matthews 致敬。當年佢喺 Blackpool 贏得首屆獎項,呢個決定唔單止係對佢職業生涯嘅肯定,亦象徵呢項足球盛事回歸其歷史起源地,對足球界嚟講極具紀念意義,令唔少球迷同 Stanley Matthews 嘅家人感到非常興奮。

Ballon d’Or ceremony returns to England in nod to ‘revolutionary’ Stanley Matthews
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Vocabulary 生字

Revolutionary

Adjective形容詞

革命性的;徹底改革的

EN

The company introduced a revolutionary design that changed the industry forever.

中

呢間公司推出咗一個革命性嘅設計,徹底改變咗成個行業。

Ceremony

Noun名詞

典禮;儀式

EN

They held a small wedding ceremony in the garden for their close friends.

中

佢哋喺花園為親密好友舉行咗一個小型婚禮儀式。

Host

Verb動詞

主辦;主持

EN

Our community centre will host a charity event to raise funds for the local library.

中

我哋嘅社區中心將會主辦一場慈善活動,為當地圖書館籌款。

The Guardian
football·
25 Oct, 08:00

Ian Holloway’s circus: why the manager’s outbursts are no laughing matter for fans

Swindon’s manager has long been an outspoken figure but a goalless draw at Bristol Rovers left fans pondering when they will find unity in club and manager

中文導讀

Swindon 領隊 Ian Holloway 一向以言論大膽見稱,但近期球隊喺對陣 Bristol Rovers 嘅賽事中未能取得入球,令唔少球迷感到擔憂。呢場和局反映出球隊內部對於管理層嘅方針存在分歧,球迷開始質疑 Ian Holloway 嘅執教風格係咪能夠帶領球隊重回正軌,亦令球會嘅未來方向再次成為當地體育界嘅焦點。

Ian Holloway’s circus: why the manager’s outbursts are no laughing matter for fans
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Vocabulary 生字

Outspoken

Adjective形容詞

直言不諱的;敢言的

EN

She is known for being an outspoken critic of the new company policy.

中

她以直言不諱地批評公司新政策而聞名。

Unity

Noun名詞

團結;一致

EN

The team needs a sense of unity to overcome these difficult challenges.

中

團隊需要一種團結感來克服這些困難的挑戰。

Ponder

Verb動詞

深思;考慮;琢磨

EN

I need some time to ponder the consequences of my decision.

中

我需要一些時間來深思我這個決定的後果。