Thu, Sep 10· 9月10日

9 stories · 27 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 22:00

New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’

No 10 says 29 new trains to be built in Derby will support 350 local jobs, as well as nearly 6,000 across the UK

中文導讀

英國政府近日宣佈,將會喺 Derby 生產 29 架全新電池驅動列車,預計可以提升北部地區嘅鐵路效率,縮短市民通勤時間。呢項計劃除咗改善交通配套,仲會為當地創造 350 個職位,連同英國其他地區嘅相關產業,總共會帶動近 6,000 個就業機會。對於喺北部生活嘅移英港人嚟講,呢項基建投資長遠有助改善地區連接性,亦反映政府正積極推動鐵路現代化。

New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’
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Vocabulary 生字

Commute

Noun名詞

通勤;往返工作地點的行程

EN

My daily commute takes about forty minutes by train.

我每日搭火車返工嘅車程大約要四十分鐘。

Modernise

Verb動詞

使現代化;更新

EN

The company is planning to modernise its office equipment to improve efficiency.

間公司正計劃更新辦公室設備以提升效率。

Investment

Noun名詞

投資

EN

Buying a house is a significant financial investment for most families.

對於大多數家庭嚟講,買樓係一項重大嘅財務投資。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 19:07

Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London

Seven people arrested following ‘altercation’ on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon

中文導讀

Bromley High Street 最近發生一宗嚴重傷人案,導致四人受傷送院。當地警方喺事發後迅速拘捕七名涉案人士,目前正調查事件起因。呢類治安事件喺社區發生,提醒移英港人喺人多擠迫嘅商業區活動時,務必保持警覺,留意周邊環境安全,避免捲入任何突發嘅衝突之中。

Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London
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Vocabulary 生字

Altercation

Noun名詞

爭執、口角或輕微衝突

EN

The neighbors had a loud altercation over the noise level late at night.

鄰居因為深夜嘅噪音問題發生咗激烈爭執。

Arrest

Verb動詞

拘捕、逮捕

EN

The police had to arrest the shoplifter after he was caught stealing.

警方喺嗰名店舖盜竊者被發現偷嘢之後,將佢拘捕。

Hospitalise

Verb動詞

送院治療、住院

EN

He was hospitalised for a few days due to a severe case of the flu.

佢因為嚴重流感而住院幾日。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 18:30

Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils

Bronwen James, 30, admitted offences against two girls at schools in Wiltshire and Hampshire, and found guilty of charges involving boy

中文導讀

前體育老師 Bronwen James 近日承認喺 Wiltshire 同 Hampshire 嘅學校,對兩名女學生作出性侵犯,並被裁定涉及男學生嘅罪名成立。呢單案件揭示咗校園安全監管嘅漏洞,亦引起社會對保護學童權益嘅高度關注。由於案情嚴重,Bronwen James 將面臨長期監禁,反映英國司法系統對涉及未成年人受害案件嘅嚴厲懲處立場。

Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils
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Vocabulary 生字

Admit

Verb動詞

承認(錯誤、罪行或事實)

EN

It is better to admit your mistake and learn from it rather than making excuses.

承認錯誤並從中學習,總好過搵藉口。

Offence

Noun名詞

罪行、違法行為

EN

He was arrested for committing a serious traffic offence.

佢因為犯咗嚴重交通違規而被捕。

Lengthy

Adjective形容詞

漫長的、長期的

EN

The project required a lengthy process of planning and consultation.

呢個計劃需要一個漫長嘅規劃同諮詢過程。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 15:00

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest

中文導讀

英國近日天氣持續炎熱,令葡萄糖分更高,當地釀酒師預計今年會係「vintage year」,葡萄酒質素有望提升。不過,呢種極端天氣對啤酒業就唔係好消息,因為乾旱導致大麥收成減少,成本隨時上升。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映氣候變化已經直接影響英國農業同物價,大家去超市買酒或者留意相關消費時,不妨留意呢類供應鏈變化。

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat
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Vocabulary 生字

Vintage

Adjective形容詞

最佳的、經典的、某一年份釀造的(酒)

EN

This shop specializes in selling vintage clothing from the 1970s.

呢間舖頭專門賣七十年代嘅復古衫。

Diminish

Verb動詞

減少、減弱、貶低

EN

The constant noise from the construction site began to diminish my ability to concentrate.

地盤持續嘅噪音開始令我嘅專注力減弱。

Harvest

Noun名詞

收成、收穫

EN

Farmers are working extra hours to complete the harvest before the heavy rain arrives.

農夫正喺度加班,趕喺大雨嚟臨前完成收成。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 12:41

Glencore’s former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Billionaire Alex Beard and his former deputy appear in London court over alleged payments to west African officials

中文導讀

Glencore 前石油業務主管 Alex Beard 近日喺 London 法庭就賄賂指控否認控罪。呢宗案件涉及佢同前副手涉嫌向西非官員支付非法款項,以獲取商業利益。作為跨國大宗商品交易巨頭,Glencore 嘅法律糾紛一直備受金融界關注,呢次審訊將會揭示大型企業喺海外營運時,點樣處理合規同反貪腐嘅法律風險,對喺英國從事商業活動嘅港人嚟講,係一個關於企業管治嘅重要案例。

Glencore’s former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges
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Vocabulary 生字

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的、涉嫌的(指未經證實的指控)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft of the expensive watch.

警方正調查該宗名貴手錶的涉嫌盜竊案。

Deputy

Noun名詞

副手、代理人

EN

The manager asked her deputy to lead the meeting while she was away.

經理不在時,要求她的副手主持會議。

Plead

Verb動詞

答辯(法律用語,指在法庭上對控罪作出回應)

EN

The defendant decided to plead not guilty to all the charges.

被告決定對所有控罪作出不認罪答辯。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 11:44

RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues

Volunteers told to consider not wearing branded clothing and to shut lifeboat stations if they feel in danger

中文導讀

近日 RNLI 救生員喺執行小艇救援任務時,頻頻遭受極右翼人士滋擾甚至攻擊。為咗保障志願者安全,RNLI 決定加強保安措施,包括建議救生員喺非執勤期間避免穿著印有機構標誌嘅制服,甚至喺必要時關閉救生站。呢件事反映英國社會針對難民議題嘅分歧日益嚴重,亦令呢班無私嘅海上救援人員陷入前所未有嘅安全隱憂。

RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues
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Vocabulary 生字

Agitator

Noun名詞

煽動者;鼓動者

EN

The protest was disrupted by a small group of agitators trying to provoke the crowd.

示威活動被一小群試圖挑釁人群嘅煽動者擾亂咗。

Branded

Adjective形容詞

有品牌標誌的;名牌的

EN

Many people prefer buying branded clothing because they believe the quality is more reliable.

好多人鍾意買有品牌標誌嘅衫,因為佢哋覺得品質比較可靠。

In danger

Phrase片語

處於危險之中

EN

If you feel you are in danger while walking home at night, please call for help immediately.

如果你夜晚返屋企途中覺得自己處於危險之中,請即刻求救。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 07:00

Applicants for UK citizenship charged more than five times the admin cost

Fee of £1,709 compares with an estimated administrative cost of just £324, according to Home Office data

中文導讀

Home Office 數據顯示,申請英國公民身份嘅費用高達 £1,709,但實際行政成本僅約 £324。呢個收費遠超成本五倍,引起唔少爭議。對於打算入籍嘅移英港人嚟講,呢筆費用係一筆沉重負擔,亦反映政府將入籍申請視為增加庫房收入嘅途徑,而非單純嘅行政程序,令唔少申請人感到不滿。

Applicants for UK citizenship charged more than five times the admin cost
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Vocabulary 生字

Administrative

Adjective形容詞

行政上的;管理的

EN

The company is trying to reduce administrative costs to save money.

間公司正嘗試削減行政開支以節省金錢。

Exceed

Verb動詞

超過;超出

EN

The final bill did not exceed our original budget.

最終帳單並冇超出我哋原本嘅預算。

Applicant

Noun名詞

申請人

EN

Every applicant must submit their documents before the deadline.

每位申請人都必須喺截止日期前提交文件。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 05:00

‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to Scotland

Since Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024, there has been a 63% rise in Americans renting properties in Scotland. Politics is one reason – but there are many other surprising motivations …

中文導讀

自 Donald Trump 喺 2024 年勝選後,移居 Scotland 嘅美國人急升 63%。除咗政治因素,唔少人係被當地人嘅友善同生活節奏吸引。對於移英港人嚟講,呢股趨勢反映 Scotland 嘅社會氛圍同生活質素,喺國際間越嚟越有吸引力,值得留意當地租務市場同社區文化嘅變化。

‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to Scotland
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Vocabulary 生字

Relocation

Noun名詞

搬遷、遷移

EN

The company offered a generous package to assist with my relocation to a new city.

公司提供咗一份優厚嘅津貼,協助我搬去新城市。

Surprising

Adjective形容詞

令人驚訝的、出人意料的

EN

It is not surprising that people prefer working from home to avoid the daily commute.

大家鍾意喺屋企工作以避開每日通勤,呢樣嘢一啲都唔令人驚訝。

Motivation

Noun名詞

動機、誘因

EN

Finding the right motivation is key to achieving your long-term fitness goals.

搵到合適嘅動機,係達成你長期健身目標嘅關鍵。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 05:00

Enact Trew’s law to automatically review ‘bent copper’ convictions, says report

Experts say failure to immediately review cases involving corrupt police officers risks ‘ruining’ more lives

中文導讀

近日有報告指出,英國司法制度未能自動覆核涉及腐敗警員嘅定罪案件,嚴重影響公義。專家建議推行 Trew’s law,強制審查呢類案件,避免更多無辜者受害。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國法律界正積極檢討執法機關嘅誠信問題,確保司法公正,避免冤案持續發生,對社會法治有深遠影響。

Enact Trew’s law to automatically review ‘bent copper’ convictions, says report
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Vocabulary 生字

Conviction

Noun名詞

定罪;判罪

EN

The suspect has a previous conviction for theft.

該名疑犯有盜竊前科。

Corrupt

Adjective形容詞

貪污的;腐敗的

EN

The official was fired after being caught in a corrupt scheme.

該官員因被揭發參與貪污計劃而被解僱。

Review

Verb動詞

審查;覆核

EN

The company will review its safety policies to prevent future accidents.

公司將會審查其安全政策,以防止未來發生意外。