Wed, May 6· 5月6日

9 stories · 27 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 17:10

Runner dies after medical emergency during 253-mile ultramarathon in Arizona

Organizers said the Cocodona 250 will continue in honor of the runner, who was participating in a race that stretches through the desert of Arizona

中文導讀

喺 Arizona 舉行嘅 Cocodona 250 超馬賽事發生不幸事故,一名參賽跑手喺比賽期間出現醫療緊急狀況,最終不治。賽事主辦單位表示,為咗向該名跑手致敬,比賽將會繼續進行。呢類極限耐力賽事喺英國亦相當受歡迎,對於熱衷長跑嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞提醒大家喺參與高強度運動時,必須時刻留意身體狀況,並確保有足夠嘅支援配套。

Runner dies after medical emergency during 253-mile ultramarathon in Arizona
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Vocabulary 生字

Emergency

Noun名詞

緊急情況、突發事件

EN

Please keep the fire exit clear in case of an emergency.

請保持消防出口暢通,以備緊急情況之需。

Participate

Verb動詞

參加、參與

EN

She decided to participate in the local community garden project.

她決定參加當地的社區花園計劃。

Continue

Verb動詞

繼續、持續

EN

The heavy rain is expected to continue throughout the afternoon.

預計大雨會持續整個下午。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 17:00

A UConn reunion and Caitlin Clark’s return: WNBA storylines to follow in season 30

From the Dallas Wings’ big moves to the most valuable team, here’s what we’ll be watching as the 2026 campaign begins on Friday

中文導讀

WNBA 第 30 季即將喺英國時間星期五開鑼,今季焦點唔止係 Caitlin Clark 嘅表現,仲有 UConn 校友重聚嘅話題。隨住 Dallas Wings 喺轉會市場動作頻頻,加上聯盟商業價值持續上升,呢個賽季絕對係女子籃球發展嘅重要里程碑。對於鍾意睇體育賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個聯賽嘅戰術水平同球星效應,絕對值得大家喺週末留意。

A UConn reunion and Caitlin Clark’s return: WNBA storylines to follow in season 30
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Vocabulary 生字

campaign

Noun名詞

(體育賽事或商業活動的)賽季、活動期

EN

The team is well-prepared for the upcoming football campaign.

球隊已經為即將到來嘅足球賽季做好準備。

storyline

Noun名詞

(事件或比賽的)焦點、發展脈絡

EN

The most interesting storyline of the tournament is the rivalry between the two top players.

呢場比賽最有趣嘅焦點,係兩位頂尖選手之間嘅競爭。

valuable

Adjective形容詞

有價值的、貴重的

EN

This company is considered one of the most valuable brands in the country.

呢間公司被視為全國最有價值嘅品牌之一。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 16:08

Raducanu’s road leads from Rome to a French Open fitness race and questions beyond

Late withdrawal from Italian Open casts significant doubt over British player’s chances of competing at Roland Garros this month

中文導讀

Emma Raducanu 喺英國時間星期一宣佈退出 Italian Open,令外界極度擔心佢能否趕及喺本月出戰 French Open。作為英國網球焦點,佢近期頻繁受傷患困擾,今次退賽反映佢嘅體能狀況極不穩定,能否順利參與呢項大滿貫賽事,目前仍係一個好大嘅問號,球迷同球壇都密切關注佢嘅康復進度。

Raducanu’s road leads from Rome to a French Open fitness race and questions beyond
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Vocabulary 生字

withdrawal

Noun名詞

退出、撤回

EN

The sudden withdrawal of the main speaker caused the conference to be delayed.

主講嘉賓突然退出,導致會議延遲舉行。

competing

Verb動詞

競爭、參賽

EN

Many athletes are competing for the gold medal in this year's championship.

許多運動員正在爭奪今年錦標賽的金牌。

significant

Adjective形容詞

重大的、顯著的

EN

There has been a significant improvement in his health after the surgery.

手術後他的健康狀況有了顯著的改善。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 11:00

Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse

It is feared soft-power politics and a $240m war-chest could leave Samoa and Tonga uniquely vulnerable

中文導讀

Rugby union 喺太平洋島國嘅根基正面臨挑戰。隨住 Moana Pasifika 陷入財困,NRL 憑藉龐大資金大舉擴張,試圖吸納當地人才。呢場體育界嘅「軟實力」爭奪戰,令 Samoa 同 Tonga 嘅傳統橄欖球文化受到威脅,亦反映出大型體育組織點樣利用資本影響力,改變地區性體育生態,值得關注呢種商業模式對傳統體育嘅衝擊。

Rugby union’s Pacific heartlands threatened by NRL spree after Moana Pasifika’s collapse
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Vocabulary 生字

vulnerable

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的;易受傷害的

EN

Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to the flu during the winter months.

長者喺冬季期間特別容易感染流感。

collapse

Noun名詞

崩潰;倒塌;瓦解

EN

The sudden collapse of the bridge caused major traffic delays across the city.

嗰座橋突然倒塌,導致全城交通嚴重擠塞。

threaten

Verb動詞

威脅;危及

EN

Rising sea levels threaten to destroy the coastal homes of many residents.

海平面上升威脅到要摧毀好多居民嘅沿海家園。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 10:00

‘I’m getting my mama a new house’: what happens when a huge pay boost changes WNBA players’ lives?

The league’s new CBA has made some players millionaires. After years of instability, they’re now able to take control of their future

中文導讀

WNBA 近期簽署新勞資協議(CBA),大幅提升球員薪酬待遇。呢項變動令唔少長期面對經濟唔穩定嘅球員,終於有能力改善家人生活,甚至實現置業夢想。呢個轉變唔單止係薪金數字嘅增長,更象徵女性職業運動員喺爭取財務自主權上取得重大突破,為未來職業生涯帶來更多保障。

‘I’m getting my mama a new house’: what happens when a huge pay boost changes WNBA players’ lives?
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Vocabulary 生字

Instability

Noun名詞

不穩定、動盪

EN

The economic instability in the region has made it difficult for many families to save money.

該地區嘅經濟不穩定,令好多家庭難以儲蓄。

Boost

Noun名詞

提升、推動力

EN

A good night's sleep can give you a real boost of energy for the next day.

瞓個好覺可以令你第二日精神煥發。

Financial

Adjective形容詞

財務的、金融的

EN

It is important to seek professional advice when making major financial decisions.

喺做重大財務決定嗰陣,尋求專業意見係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 09:25

Dangerous, decadent, depraved: cricket’s love affair with the cover drive

The shot has been described as the purest expression of batting and a destroyer of innings, matches and careers

中文導讀

板球運動入面嘅「cover drive」擊球動作,一直被視為最具美感嘅技術,甚至被形容為擊球手嘅藝術表現。呢篇報道深入探討呢個動作點樣喺比賽中既能摧毀對手防線,同時亦因為過分追求完美而令球員陷入困局。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種被英國文化視為「優雅與危險並存」嘅板球術語,係融入當地體育文化、同鄰居打開話匣子嘅好機會。

Dangerous, decadent, depraved: cricket’s love affair with the cover drive
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Vocabulary 生字

decadent

Adjective形容詞

頹廢的、墮落的,或指過分追求奢華享樂的

EN

They enjoyed a decadent dessert after the main course.

主菜過後,他們享用了一道奢華的甜點。

expression

Noun名詞

表達、表現,亦可指表情或措辭

EN

Art is a powerful form of self-expression.

藝術是一種強而有力的自我表達方式。

destroyer

Noun名詞

破壞者、毀滅者

EN

The storm was a destroyer of many coastal homes.

那場風暴摧毀了許多沿海房屋。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 09:00

Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas: ‘I’m celebrating like NFL players, just in a more feminine way’

The Cal State Northridge player has attracted millions of views for his hair flicks and dismissive waves. He says navigating the fallout has been a career of its own

中文導讀

Cal State Northridge 排球運動員 Jordan Lucas 近期喺社交媒體爆紅,佢喺比賽中展現獨特嘅慶祝動作,包括撥頭髮同揮手,引發網民熱烈討論。Jordan Lucas 表示呢啲動作係佢展現個人風格嘅方式,即使面對網絡輿論壓力,佢依然堅持自我。呢單新聞反映咗當代運動員點樣喺競技場上,透過社交媒體重新定義個人形象同性別表達,喺英國體育界亦引起唔少關於運動員個人品牌經營嘅討論。

Viral volleyball star Jordan Lucas: ‘I’m celebrating like NFL players, just in a more feminine way’
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Vocabulary 生字

Navigate

Verb動詞

應對、處理複雜嘅情況或困難

EN

It can be difficult to navigate the complex tax system when you first move to a new country.

當你初次移居到一個新國家時,要處理複雜嘅稅務系統可能會好困難。

Fallout

Noun名詞

(事件或決定後嘅)不良後果、餘波

EN

The company is still dealing with the fallout from the recent public relations scandal.

嗰間公司仍然要處理近期公關醜聞所引發嘅不良後果。

Dismissive

Adjective形容詞

不屑嘅、輕視嘅、認為唔值得考慮嘅

EN

He was dismissive of my suggestions, acting as if they were not worth his time.

佢對我嘅建議表現得好不屑,好似覺得啲建議完全唔值得佢花時間咁。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 07:00

The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid

If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team

中文導讀

RFU 最近針對 Six Nations 表現進行檢討,但過程被批評欠缺透明度,只係形式上支持 Steve Borthwick 嘅教練團隊。呢種「橡皮圖章」式嘅處理手法,令唔少 England 欖球迷感到不滿。作為移英港人,呢單新聞反映出英國體育界對於問責制度嘅爭議,亦顯示公眾對於機構內部審查嘅期望日益提高,唔再容易被官方嘅表面解釋所說服。

The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid
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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.

該公司承諾會提高處理客戶數據方式的透明度。

Rubber-stamp

Verb動詞

不經審查地批准;形式上認可

EN

The committee is expected to rubber-stamp the new proposal without any debate.

預計委員會將會在沒有任何辯論的情況下,形式上批准這項新提案。

Accountability

Noun名詞

問責;負責任

EN

There should be greater accountability for those in positions of power.

身居要職的人應該承擔更大的問責責任。

The Guardian
sport·
6 May, 06:30

From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it

There are valid roadblocks to getting full answers on why Elijah Hollands was allowed to play, but a modicum of contrition is not too much to ask

中文導讀

Carlton 喺 Elijah Hollands 上陣安排上備受質疑,雖然球會面對行政程序限制,但公眾認為球會嘅回應欠缺誠意。呢單新聞反映出體育機構喺處理爭議時,透明度同態度同樣重要,唔可以單靠程序做藉口,必須回應公眾對公平性嘅關注,否則難以平息外界質疑。

From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it
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Vocabulary 生字

Roadblock

Noun名詞

障礙、阻礙

EN

Lack of funding is the biggest roadblock to starting our new business.

資金不足係我哋創業最大嘅障礙。

Contrition

Noun名詞

悔意、懺悔

EN

He showed genuine contrition for his mistake and apologized to everyone involved.

佢對自己犯嘅錯表現出真誠嘅悔意,並向所有相關人士道歉。

Cut it

Idiom (Verb phrase)慣用語(動詞短語)

達到要求、做得足夠好(常用於否定句)

EN

I tried to fix the leaking pipe myself, but it just didn't cut it, so I called a plumber.

我試過自己整漏水嘅喉管,但根本搞唔掂,最後都係要搵水喉匠。