Thu, Jul 23· 7月23日

13 stories · 39 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 18:51

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中文導讀

涉及 Southport 襲擊案嘅被告 Axel Rudakubana,近日被轉移至 Broadmoor 精神病院。據悉,臨床評估顯示 Axel Rudakubana 嘅精神狀況令監獄無法提供安全管理,故當局作出呢個安排。呢單新聞反映英國司法系統喺處理高風險被告時,會根據醫療評估調整羈押地點,確保監獄運作安全。

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital
A

Vocabulary 生字

Assessment

Noun名詞

評估、評價

EN

The school provides a thorough assessment of each student's progress.

學校會為每位學生嘅學習進度提供全面評估。

Manage

Verb動詞

管理、處理、應付

EN

It is difficult to manage a busy household with three young children.

要同時照顧三個年幼細路,管理一個繁忙嘅家庭確實唔容易。

Secure

Adjective形容詞

安全的、穩固的

EN

Please make sure all the windows are secure before you leave the house.

離開屋企之前,請確保所有窗戶都已經鎖好。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 17:23

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中文導讀

英國近期溺水死亡人數急升,政府將推行新策略應對呢場「公共衛生災難」。數據顯示溺水造成嘅死亡人數,竟然多過火災、水災甚至持刀罪案。對於移英港人嚟講,夏天去湖泊或海邊玩水時,必須提高警覺,唔好忽視潛在嘅水域危險,確保自己同屋企人嘅安全。

Mission to ‘eradicate scourge of drowning’ after deaths surge across England
A

Vocabulary 生字

Eradicate

Verb動詞

根除、徹底消滅

EN

The government is trying to eradicate poverty in the rural areas.

政府正嘗試根除農村地區嘅貧窮問題。

Scourge

Noun名詞

禍害、災難、苦難嘅根源

EN

Inflation has become a major scourge for many households this year.

通脹今年已經成為好多家庭嘅一大禍害。

Surge

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

激增、急升

EN

There was a sudden surge in demand for electricity during the heatwave.

熱浪期間,電力需求出現咗突然嘅激增。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:56

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中文導讀

前 BBC 記者 Vincent Kearney 喺一宗針對 MI5 同 PSNI 嘅法律訴訟中勝訴。法庭裁定有關機構非法監控並獲取其手機數據,目的係想揭露新聞來源,呢種做法被判為不成比例且違法。呢單案反映英國對新聞自由同私隱權嘅保障,對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地政府監控權限同法律保障係好重要嘅一環。

Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unlawful

Adjective形容詞

非法的、違法的

EN

It is unlawful to drive a car without a valid insurance policy.

駕駛汽車而沒有有效的保險單是違法的。

Surveillance

Noun名詞

監控、監視

EN

The building is under constant surveillance to ensure the safety of all residents.

這棟大樓處於持續監控之下,以確保所有住戶的安全。

Disproportionate

Adjective形容詞

不成比例的、過度的

EN

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the minor mistake he made.

懲罰與他所犯的小錯相比顯得不成比例。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:56

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中文導讀

英國資深演員 Dame Penelope Keith 近日獲各界悼念。Alison Baverstock 喺報章撰文,特別提到 Dame Penelope Keith 生前擔任一個慈善組織嘅贊助人,致力透過共讀活動連結軍人家庭。呢類名人參與慈善嘅報道,反映咗英國社會對公眾人物參與社區服務嘅重視,亦體現咗英國人點樣透過閱讀文化去支援特定社群,值得移英港人留意當地呢種社區連結方式。

Letter: Dame Penelope Keith obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary of a famous scientist in the newspaper this morning.

我今朝喺報紙睇到一位著名科學家嘅訃聞。

Patron

Noun名詞

贊助人;保護人

EN

The local charity is looking for a new patron to support their fundraising events.

呢間本地慈善機構正尋找一位新贊助人,以支持佢哋嘅籌款活動。

Connect

Verb動詞

連結;建立聯繫

EN

Social clubs are a great way to connect with people who share similar interests.

社交俱樂部係同志同道合嘅人建立聯繫嘅好方法。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:46

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中文導讀

Wales 部分地區近日正式宣佈進入乾旱狀態,主要因為經歷連串熱浪加上長期缺乏降雨。呢次係當地近 200 年嚟最乾旱嘅 7 月,政府部門已經確認 North Wales 同 Upper Severn 嘅情況。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個消息反映氣候變化對當地供水同農業嘅影響,大家喺日常生活中可能需要留意政府發出嘅節約用水指引,以應對持續嘅天氣挑戰。

Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years
A

Vocabulary 生字

Drought

Noun名詞

乾旱;旱災

EN

The prolonged lack of rain has led to a severe drought in the region.

長期缺乏降雨導致該地區出現嚴重乾旱。

Rainfall

Noun名詞

降雨量

EN

The average annual rainfall in this city is quite high compared to other areas.

與其他地區相比,這座城市的年平均降雨量相當高。

Confirm

Verb動詞

確認;證實

EN

Please confirm your appointment time by replying to this email.

請回覆此郵件以確認您的預約時間。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:45

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中文導讀

Allan Grimson 喺 2001 年因謀殺兩名男子被判終身監禁,原本近期有機會進行假釋聆訊。但由於警方針對佢展開新嘅性犯罪調查,令佢嘅假釋程序被迫暫停。Allan Grimson 認為呢次調查係當局刻意阻撓佢獲釋嘅手段。呢單案件反映咗英國司法系統喺處理重犯假釋時,會嚴謹考慮任何潛在嘅新罪行指控,確保公眾安全。

Jailed double killer says new sexual offences trial a tactic to stop his release
A

Vocabulary 生字

convicted

Adjective形容詞

被判有罪的

EN

The convicted person was sentenced to community service for the minor offence.

該名被判有罪的人因輕微罪行被判處社會服務令。

tactic

Noun名詞

策略、手法

EN

Using humour is a great tactic to lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

在緊張的會議中使用幽默是一種緩和氣氛的好策略。

release

Noun名詞

釋放、獲釋

EN

The prisoner was granted early release due to good behaviour.

那名囚犯因表現良好而獲准提早釋放。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:25

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中文導讀

近日有讀者喺報章撰文,探討點樣杜絕油站入油時發生嘅偷竊行為。呢類問題唔單止造成經濟損失,仲影響到日常駕駛者嘅權益。雖然只係簡短嘅讀者來函,但反映出社區對公共安全嘅關注。作為移英港人,喺油站入油時保持警覺,留意周邊環境,係保障個人財產安全嘅重要一環。

The only way to stop petrol pump thieves
A

Vocabulary 生字

Theft

Noun名詞

偷竊、盜竊行為

EN

The shop owner installed security cameras to prevent theft.

店主安裝咗保安攝錄機嚟防止偷竊。

Vigilant

Adjective形容詞

警惕的、保持警覺的

EN

You should remain vigilant when walking alone at night.

你夜晚獨自步行時應該保持警覺。

Incident

Noun名詞

事件、事故

EN

The police are investigating the incident that happened yesterday.

警方正調查昨日發生嘅嗰單事件。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 15:38

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中文導讀

The Guardian 專欄作家 John Crace 近日以諷刺筆觸,模擬 Nigel Farage 前助手 George Cottrell 出版新書《How to Launder Money》嘅心路歷程。呢篇諷刺文章揭示咗政壇人物點樣利用爭議性話題博取關注,亦反映咗英國輿論點樣看待呢類具有道德爭議嘅政治人物,對於移英港人嚟講,係了解英國政治文化同媒體諷刺風格嘅一個好切入點。

How to Launder Money But Not Like Me, by George Cottrell (as imagined by John Crace)
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Vocabulary 生字

Launder

Verb動詞

洗錢;將非法所得轉為合法資金

EN

The authorities are investigating the company for attempting to launder money through offshore accounts.

當局正調查該公司試圖透過離岸戶口洗錢嘅行為。

Sketch

Noun名詞

素描;簡短嘅諷刺文章或喜劇小品

EN

The comedian performed a funny sketch about the challenges of moving to a new country.

嗰位喜劇演員表演咗一段關於移居新國家所面臨挑戰嘅有趣小品。

Controversial

Adjective形容詞

有爭議嘅;引起公眾意見分歧嘅

EN

The local council made a controversial decision to close the public library for renovations.

地方議會作出咗一個有爭議嘅決定,將公共圖書館關閉進行翻新。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 14:11

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中文導讀

British Army 原定喺 Kenya 舉行嘅軍事訓練演習突然取消。事件核心係雙方對於軍人喺當地犯法時嘅司法管轄權,以及訓練經費分擔問題出現爭議。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映英國政府喺海外軍事部署上,正面臨更複雜嘅外交談判同法律責任挑戰,亦顯示英國同 Kenya 之間嘅防務合作關係出現變數,值得關注呢種國際關係對英國國防政策嘅影響。

British army cancels training in Kenya amid row over powers to prosecute soldiers
A

Vocabulary 生字

Jurisdiction

Noun名詞

司法管轄權;權限

EN

The local police do not have jurisdiction over crimes committed on private property.

當地警方對於私人土地上發生嘅罪案並無司法管轄權。

Prosecute

Verb動詞

起訴;檢控

EN

The company decided to prosecute the employee for stealing confidential documents.

公司決定起訴該名員工竊取機密文件。

Concerns

Noun名詞

擔憂;顧慮

EN

Many residents expressed their concerns about the new housing development project.

好多居民都對呢個新住宅發展項目表達咗佢哋嘅擔憂。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 11:30

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester Police 承認喺處理 Heaton Park synagogue 襲擊案時出現嚴重失誤。警方承認當時檢獲疑犯手機後,未有及時檢查入面嘅關鍵數據,錯失咗阻止襲擊嘅機會。呢件事反映警方喺情報處理同資源分配上存在漏洞,引起公眾對社區安全嘅關注,亦令警隊內部檢討程序嘅壓力大增。

Police admit ‘missed opportunity’ before Manchester synagogue attack
A

Vocabulary 生字

Crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的;關鍵的

EN

It is crucial to double-check the flight details before heading to the airport.

去機場前再次核對航班資料係非常關鍵嘅。

Seize

Verb動詞

扣押;沒收;查封

EN

The customs officer had to seize the prohibited items found in the luggage.

海關人員必須沒收行李入面發現嘅違禁品。

Examine

Verb動詞

檢查;審查;細閱

EN

You should examine the contract carefully before signing your name.

你簽名之前應該要仔細檢查份合約。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 10:45

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中文導讀

近日喺 Essex 嘅 West Mersea 海灘發生嚴重意外,一個群組喺海入面遇到危險,導致兩名女性不幸身亡,另外三人送院治理。據悉呢班人互相認識,目前警方正調查事件。移英港人去海邊玩水時,務必留意當地水域嘅潮汐同安全警示,切勿低估英國海域嘅潛在風險。

Teenage girl and woman die after group gets into difficulties in sea off Essex beach
A

Vocabulary 生字

difficulties

Noun名詞

困難、危險處境(常用於 get into difficulties 指陷入困境)

EN

The hikers got into difficulties when the weather suddenly turned bad.

當天氣突然轉差時,嗰班遠足人士陷入咗困境。

incident

Noun名詞

事件(通常指意外或不尋常嘅事)

EN

The police are investigating the incident that occurred at the train station.

警方正調查喺火車站發生嘅嗰單事件。

believed to

Phrase片語

據信、被認為(用於新聞報道未經證實但廣泛流傳嘅消息)

EN

The missing package is believed to have been delivered to the wrong address.

據信嗰件遺失嘅包裹被送到錯誤嘅地址。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 08:11

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中文導讀

近日,Palestine Action 案件嘅辯護律師 Rajiv Menon KC 因為結案陳詞被控藐視法庭,引起法律界極大迴響。CBA 主席批評呢項檢控對法律專業造成「寒蟬效應」,令律師擔心履行職責時會面臨法律風險。呢件事觸及英國司法制度核心,關於律師喺法庭上應有嘅辯護空間,以及政府對法律專業嘅干預界線,值得移英港人關注。

Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chilling

Adjective形容詞

令人恐懼的;造成寒蟬效應的

EN

The new policy had a chilling effect on employees who wanted to voice their concerns.

呢項新政策令想表達意見嘅員工產生寒蟬效應。

Contempt

Noun名詞

藐視(法庭)

EN

The witness was warned that refusing to answer the judge's question could result in a charge of contempt.

證人被警告拒絕回答法官提問可能會被控藐視法庭。

Prosecution

Noun名詞

起訴;檢控

EN

The prosecution presented strong evidence to prove the defendant was guilty.

控方提出咗有力嘅證據去證明被告有罪。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 00:01

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中文導讀

British Muslim Trust 近期發表報告,指出英國清真寺平均每五日就受到一次攻擊,過去一年錄得超過 70 宗案件,包括暴力行為、破壞財物及塗鴉。呢類針對宗教場所嘅仇恨犯罪情況令人關注,反映社會共融問題仍然嚴峻,亦提醒喺英國生活嘅少數族裔要留意社區治安狀況。

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust
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Vocabulary 生字

Vandalism

Noun名詞

故意破壞公物或私人財產的行為

EN

The local council is taking measures to prevent vandalism in the public park.

地方議會正採取措施,防止公眾公園出現破壞公物嘅行為。

Property

Noun名詞

財產、物業或資產

EN

It is important to have insurance to protect your property against fire and theft.

購買保險以保障你嘅財產免受火災同盜竊影響係好重要嘅。

Record

Verb動詞

記錄、記載

EN

The weather station will record the temperature every hour throughout the day.

氣象站會喺全日每小時記錄一次氣溫。