Tue, Jul 14· 7月14日

13 stories · 39 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 21:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近期推動 Hillsborough Law,呢項法案象徵英國政治新氣象。Keir Starmer 透過呢次立法,將權力下放畀 Andy Burnham 等地方領袖,反映政府未來施政方針將更重視地方聲音,亦係對過往體制缺失嘅重大回應。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個轉變顯示英國政治正嘗試修補官民關係,值得留意未來政策點樣影響地方管治。

Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham
A

Vocabulary 生字

full-circle

Adjective形容詞

回到原點、兜咗個圈返嚟

EN

After years of travelling abroad, she felt her life had come full-circle when she returned to her hometown.

喺外國生活多年後,佢返到家鄉嗰陣,覺得自己人生好似兜咗個圈返到原點。

symbolise

Verb動詞

象徵、代表

EN

The white dove is often used to symbolise peace.

白鴿經常被用嚟象徵和平。

encapsulate

Verb動詞

概括、囊括

EN

This short report encapsulates the main findings of our research.

呢份簡短報告概括咗我哋研究嘅主要發現。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 19:55

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中文導讀

英國外交部近日委任 Alistair Burt 擔任首位海外被拘留英國公民特別特使。呢個職位旨在為涉及人權侵犯同任意拘留嘅複雜案件,提供更強大嘅外交支援。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項任命反映英國政府正加強對海外公民嘅領事保護,亦顯示 Westminster 對處理涉及公民自由嘅國際爭議採取更積極嘅外交姿態。

Foreign Office appoints first special envoy for Britons detained overseas
A

Vocabulary 生字

Detained

Adjective形容詞

被扣留的、被拘留的

EN

The passenger was detained at the airport for further questioning by security staff.

該名乘客在機場被保安人員扣留以作進一步盤問。

Arbitrary

Adjective形容詞

隨意的、武斷的、專橫的

EN

The manager made an arbitrary decision to change the schedule without consulting the team.

經理在沒有諮詢團隊的情況下,武斷地決定更改時間表。

Appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new director to lead the company's expansion project.

董事會決定任命一位新總監來領導公司的擴張項目。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 19:22

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中文導讀

近日多位 Westminster 議員表示,針對政界人士嘅死亡威脅已成為日常,政治環境中嘅言語暴力同恐嚇情況日益嚴重。隨住 Ann Widdecombe 離世引起公眾對政客人身安全嘅關注,呢件事反映出英國政治氣氛變得越嚟越惡劣,議員喺履行職責時面臨嘅風險亦備受社會重視。

MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Reality

Noun名詞

現實;真實情況

EN

The reality of living in a new country is that you have to adapt to a different culture.

移居新國家嘅現實係,你需要適應唔同嘅文化。

Abuse

Noun名詞

辱罵;虐待;濫用

EN

Online abuse is a serious issue that can affect a person's mental health.

網上辱罵係一個嚴重問題,可能會影響一個人嘅心理健康。

Concern

Noun名詞

擔憂;關心;關注

EN

Many parents expressed their concern about the safety of the local playground.

好多家長都對當地遊樂場嘅安全表示擔憂。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 19:05

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中文導讀

英國政府近日計劃推出宣傳活動,呼籲國民為極端天氣或網絡攻擊等潛在危機做好準備。呢個舉措反映當局希望提升公眾嘅應變能力,鼓勵大家喺日常生活採取「小步走」策略,儲備必要物資同制定應急計劃。對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地政府對應急準備嘅建議,有助喺突發狀況下保障自己同家人嘅安全,建議大家多加留意官方資訊。

Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
A

Vocabulary 生字

cope

Verb動詞

應付、處理、對付

EN

It can be difficult to cope with the stress of moving to a new country alone.

獨自搬去一個新國家生活,要應付當中嘅壓力可能會好困難。

emergency

Noun名詞

緊急情況、突發事件

EN

Make sure you keep a first aid kit in your car in case of an emergency.

確保你車入面放有一個急救箱,以備緊急情況之需。

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

You should always check for potential hazards before starting a DIY project at home.

喺屋企開始 DIY 工程之前,你應該時刻檢查有無潛在危險。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 17:37

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 領袖 Kemi Badenoch 近日採取強硬立場,表明只會重用喺氣候變化議題上同佢立場一致嘅 Tory MPs。喺黨內民調低迷至 19% 嘅情況下,佢選擇鞏固黨內意識形態純度,而非採取更廣泛嘅包容策略。呢個舉動反映 Kemi Badenoch 正試圖重塑黨內核心價值,可能會對未來黨內團結同政策走向產生深遠影響,值得留意。

Kemi Badenoch zeros in on Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis – and those who don’t
A

Vocabulary 生字

ideologically

Adverb副詞

在意識形態上;在思想體系上

EN

The two candidates are ideologically opposed on how to manage the economy.

兩位候選人在如何管理經濟的問題上,意識形態截然不同。

sound

Adjective形容詞

穩健的;可靠的;合理的

EN

It is important to seek sound financial advice before buying a house.

買樓之前尋求穩健的財務建議非常重要。

consolidate

Verb動詞

鞏固;加強;合併

EN

The company decided to consolidate its offices into one single building.

公司決定將辦事處合併到同一棟大樓內。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 17:36

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中文導讀

英國政壇近日氣氛緊張,有評論指出公眾對 Keir Starmer 政府嘅期望過高,容易演變成憤怒同怨恨。正如足球比賽一樣,過分追求完美只會帶來失望。呢篇評論提醒大家,政治改革需要時間,選民應保持理性,避免將所有問題歸咎於單一領導人,否則只會令社會陷入無止境嘅政治對立,對國家長遠發展並無好處。

In football and also in politics, we must balance high hopes with realism
A

Vocabulary 生字

Realism

Noun名詞

現實主義;務實態度

EN

You need a sense of realism when planning your monthly budget.

你計劃每月預算時需要有一種務實態度。

Resentment

Noun名詞

怨恨;憤慨

EN

He felt a deep sense of resentment after being passed over for the promotion.

他因為錯失升職機會而感到深切的怨恨。

Expectation

Noun名詞

期望;預期

EN

The company failed to meet the high expectations of its customers.

這家公司未能達到客戶的高期望。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 17:36

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中文導讀

近日多位公共衛生專家聯署,支持倫理監管機構提出加強遊說活動透明度嘅建議。呢件事之所以重要,係因為大企業嘅遊說工作往往會影響政府制定健康政策,例如食品標籤或公共醫療措施。透過要求遊說公司公開更多資訊,可以防止商業利益凌駕公眾健康,確保政府決策過程更加公正透明,對喺英國生活嘅市民嚟講,係保障知情權嘅重要一步。

Protect public health policies from lobbying firms
A

Vocabulary 生字

Transparency

Noun名詞

透明度;公開性

EN

The company promised more transparency regarding how they handle customer data.

該公司承諾在處理客戶數據方面提高透明度。

Lobbying

Noun名詞

遊說(指試圖影響政府決策嘅活動)

EN

Environmental groups are lobbying for stricter regulations on plastic waste.

環保團體正進行遊說,要求對塑膠廢物實施更嚴格的規管。

Policy

Noun名詞

政策;方針

EN

The school has a strict policy against the use of mobile phones in the classroom.

學校有一項嚴格的政策,禁止在課室內使用手提電話。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 16:37

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近日獲法國總統 Emmanuel Macron 頒授 Légion d’honneur,成為首位獲此殊榮嘅英國首相。呢個榮譽主要係表彰 Keir Starmer 喺支援 Ukraine 議題上展現嘅領導能力。雖然呢個獎項屬於外交禮節,但亦反映出英國喺脫歐後,依然致力維持同歐洲盟友嘅緊密關係,對英國未來嘅外交走向有一定象徵意義。

Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
A

Vocabulary 生字

Honour

Verb動詞

向某人致敬、授予榮譽

EN

The community decided to honour the volunteers for their hard work during the winter.

社區決定向義工致敬,以表彰佢哋喺冬天期間嘅辛勤付出。

Leadership

Noun名詞

領導能力、領導地位

EN

Strong leadership is essential when managing a large team during a crisis.

喺危機期間管理大型團隊時,強大嘅領導能力係不可或缺嘅。

Outgoing

Adjective形容詞

即將離任的

EN

The outgoing manager provided a detailed handover report to her successor.

即將離任嘅經理向佢嘅繼任者提供咗一份詳細嘅交接報告。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 15:10

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中文導讀

英國政壇近期出現關於接班人嘅討論,媒體正收集公眾意見,探討大家對下一任英國首相嘅期望。雖然 Keir Starmer 仍然在任,但坊間已開始關注 Andy Burnham 等潛在人選嘅管治方針。對於移英港人嚟講,了解英國選民對未來領袖嘅價值觀同優先事項,有助掌握當地政治氣候,亦係參與社區事務嘅第一步。

Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Priorities

Noun名詞

優先事項;優先考慮嘅事

EN

My top priority this month is to finish renovating the kitchen.

我呢個月嘅首要任務係搞掂廚房裝修。

Qualities

Noun名詞

特質;品質

EN

Patience and empathy are essential qualities for a good teacher.

耐性同埋同理心係一位好老師必備嘅特質。

Values

Noun名詞

價值觀

EN

It is important to find a partner who shares the same core values as you.

搵一個同你有相同核心價值觀嘅伴侶係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 14:05

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中文導讀

英國政府近日無視法院裁決,堅持繼續將懷疑人口販運受害者遣送至 France。法院早前裁定,政府削減尋求庇護者保障嘅政策違法,特別係針對「one in, one out」遣送機制。呢項政策爭議點在於政府喺處理非法移民問題時,可能犧牲咗人權保障,對移英港人嚟講,關注呢類移民政策變動,有助了解英國邊境管制同法律體系嘅最新走向。

UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trafficking

Noun名詞

非法販運,通常指人口或違禁品買賣

EN

The government has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking.

政府發起了一項新運動,以提高公眾對人口販運問題的認識。

Asylum

Noun名詞

政治庇護

EN

Many people flee their home countries to seek asylum due to political persecution.

許多人因為政治迫害而逃離祖國尋求庇護。

Removal

Noun名詞

移除、遣送或驅逐

EN

The company announced the removal of several outdated policies from the handbook.

公司宣佈從手冊中刪除幾項過時的政策。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 12:55

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中文導讀

保守黨近日撤銷 Lord Barwell 嘅黨鞭資格,引起黨內肅清疑雲。Lord Barwell 公開批評此舉反映黨內容不下異見,但保守黨消息人士則反駁,指決定係基於其個人操守問題。呢場風波顯示保守黨喺大選後依然動盪,內部對於批評聲音嘅處理手法,正成為政界關注焦點,亦反映黨內權力鬥爭依然激烈。

Tories deny purge as Lord Barwell hits back after losing party whip
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Vocabulary 生字

Purge

Noun名詞

清洗、肅清(指機構或組織內大規模清除異己或不合適成員)

EN

The company underwent a major purge of its management team to improve efficiency.

間公司進行咗一次大規模嘅管理層清洗,以提升效率。

Intolerance

Noun名詞

不寬容、無法忍受(指對不同意見或行為缺乏包容)

EN

His intolerance of different opinions makes it difficult to have a constructive discussion.

佢對唔同意見嘅不寬容,令到大家難以進行建設性嘅討論。

Conduct

Noun名詞

行為、操守(指個人嘅舉止或行為準則)

EN

The employee was fired due to unprofessional conduct in the workplace.

嗰位員工因為喺職場上嘅不專業操守而被解僱。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 11:00

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中文導讀

英國足球隊若然喺世界盃奪冠,可能會令公眾對即將上任嘅首相產生過高期望,形成一種難以跨越嘅政治包袱。Zoe Williams 喺文章中分析,Andy Burnham 等政治人物面對呢種「勝利後嘅高期望」其實係一種挑戰,因為一旦現實無法滿足民眾嘅興奮情緒,政府嘅民望好容易會迅速下滑,呢種心理落差對執政者嚟講絕對係一大考驗。

It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Expectations

Noun名詞

期望、預期

EN

Managing your expectations is important when starting a new job.

開始新工作時,管理好自己嘅期望係好重要嘅。

Live up to

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

達到(期望或標準)

EN

It is difficult for any movie to live up to the hype created by the trailer.

任何電影都好難達到預告片所營造出嚟嘅熱度。

Victory

Noun名詞

勝利

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory after the final whistle.

球隊喺完場哨聲響起後,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 09:49

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中文導讀

Robert Jenrick 近日批評政府,指當局未有及早為 Reform UK 黨魁 Nigel Farage 提供保安會面。雖然 Ann Widdecombe 離世後當局隨即安排相關會談,但 Robert Jenrick 質疑政府處理政治人物安全嘅反應過慢,認為呢種被動嘅保安安排並唔理想,引起政界對政治人物人身安全保障機制嘅關注。

Robert Jenrick criticises government for not offering Nigel Farage earlier security meeting
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Vocabulary 生字

Criticise

Verb動詞

批評、指責

EN

It is not helpful to criticise your colleagues in front of the whole team.

在整個團隊面前批評你的同事並無幫助。

Protection

Noun名詞

保護、防護

EN

You should wear sunscreen for protection against harmful UV rays.

你應該塗防曬霜以保護皮膚免受有害紫外線傷害。

Result

Noun名詞

結果、後果

EN

The final exam result will be posted on the notice board next week.

期末考試結果將於下週張貼在佈告欄上。