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The Guardian
sport·
1h ago

Emilio Gay describes Test debut half-century as ‘like a dream’ after putting England in charge

Emilio Gay described his Test debut for England as a bit of a whirlwind and like a dream after his half-century on the second day against New Zealand

中文導讀

Emilio Gay 喺英國時間第二日對戰 New Zealand 嘅 Test 賽事中,首次亮相就打出半百成績,表現亮眼。佢形容呢次處子戰感覺好似發夢咁,節奏快得令人難以置信。對於英國板球界嚟講,呢位新星嘅崛起為球隊注入強心針,亦令球迷對未來賽事充滿期待,係近期體壇值得關注嘅焦點。

Emilio Gay describes Test debut half-century as ‘like a dream’ after putting England in charge
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Vocabulary 生字

Whirlwind

Noun名詞

旋風;形容一連串發生得好快、令人應接不暇嘅事件或活動

EN

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of meetings and preparations for our move.

過去幾個禮拜真係忙到頭暈,又要開會又要準備搬屋。

Debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相;初次登台

EN

She made her professional debut in the theatre production last night.

佢昨晚喺嗰套舞台劇入面完成咗佢嘅專業首演。

In charge

Phrase片語

負責;處於控制地位;佔上風

EN

The manager is in charge of the entire department during the busy season.

喺忙碌季節期間,經理負責管理成個部門。

The Guardian
sport·
2h ago

‘It’s like family’: team Bruce McLaren built is carved in his image as they mark 1,000th GP

Driver died four years after founding McLaren but his legacy lives through his inspirational tenacity and team’s roll call of champions

中文導讀

McLaren 車隊近日迎來第 1,000 場大獎賽。雖然創辦人 Bruce McLaren 早喺 1970 年不幸離世,但佢當年建立嘅團隊文化依然影響深遠。呢個里程碑唔單止係數字上嘅成就,更象徵住 McLaren 團隊點樣秉持創辦人嘅堅毅精神,喺 F1 賽車界持續傳承,成為車迷心目中好似屋企人一樣嘅存在。

‘It’s like family’: team Bruce McLaren built is carved in his image as they mark 1,000th GP
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tenacity

Noun名詞

堅毅、韌性,指面對困難時唔輕易放棄嘅決心

EN

Her tenacity in learning a new language at an older age is truly inspiring.

佢喺年長時學習新語言嘅堅毅精神,真係好令人鼓舞。

Legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留畀後世嘅影響

EN

The charity foundation aims to build a lasting legacy for future generations.

呢個慈善基金會旨在為後代建立長遠嘅影響。

Mark

Verb動詞

標誌、紀念(某個重要時刻或里程碑)

EN

They held a small party to mark the completion of the renovation project.

佢哋舉行咗個小型派對,以紀念裝修工程順利完成。

The Guardian
sport·
2h ago

Emilio Gay rides his luck but passes his test of temperament for England

Test debutant opener enjoyed a few breaks but showed he could handle himself when the odds are against him to offer hope for a longer stay in role

中文導讀

Emilio Gay 喺今次 Test match 首次為 England 上陣,雖然開局有啲運氣成分,但佢展現出極強嘅心理質素,喺壓力下依然保持冷靜。對於 England 嘅板球隊嚟講,佢嘅表現證明咗自己有能力喺國際賽場立足,為球隊未來嘅開局人選注入強心針,亦係板球界近期值得關注嘅新星。

Emilio Gay rides his luck but passes his test of temperament for England
A

Vocabulary 生字

Temperament

Noun名詞

氣質、性情、性格(指一個人面對壓力時嘅情緒反應)

EN

She has the right temperament to be a successful manager because she stays calm under pressure.

佢具備成為成功經理人嘅性格特質,因為佢喺壓力下依然能夠保持冷靜。

Debutant

Noun名詞

初次登台者、首次亮相嘅人

EN

The young debutant impressed the audience with a confident performance on her first night.

呢位年輕嘅初次登台者喺首演之夜表現自信,令觀眾印象深刻。

Odds

Noun名詞

勝算、可能性、困難(常用於 against the odds,指克服困難)

EN

Against all the odds, they managed to finish the project before the deadline.

儘管困難重重,佢哋最終都成功喺限期前完成項目。

The Guardian
sport·
2h ago

England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal

Wickets fell steadily again on day two, with New Zealand ending it in trouble at 36 for three after England’s 226 all out had given them a target of 254

中文導讀

England 喺呢場 Test match 第二日賽事表現強勢,雖然首局只係攞到 226 分,但憑住英國時間下晝嘅出色投球,喺 New Zealand 隊身上連取三隻 wicket,令對手陷入 36 for 3 嘅困局。呢場波對於 England 嚟講相當關鍵,因為佢哋成功喺關鍵時刻攞到主導權,只要之後繼續保持呢種投球水準,好大機會可以喺呢場對決入面勝出。

England grab initiative with late wickets after Gay half-century proves pivotal
A

Vocabulary 生字

Initiative

Noun名詞

主導權、倡議、主動權

EN

You need to take the initiative if you want to get the job done before the deadline.

如果你想喺限期前完成工作,你就必須採取主動。

Pivotal

Adjective形容詞

關鍵的、中樞的

EN

The support of my family played a pivotal role in my decision to change careers.

屋企人嘅支持喺我決定轉行嗰陣扮演咗關鍵角色。

Steadily

Adverb副詞

穩定地、持續地

EN

The price of groceries has been rising steadily over the past few months.

過去幾個月,雜貨價格一直持續上升。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 17:30

Zverev defeats Mensik to set up French Open final opportunity he cannot afford to miss

Alexander Zverev moved within a match of an elusive first grand slam title by defeating Jakub Mensik 7-5, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 at Roland Garros

中文導讀

Alexander Zverev 喺 Roland Garros 擊敗 Jakub Mensik,成功打入四強。對於呢位網壇名將嚟講,今次係佢爭奪生涯首個大滿貫冠軍嘅黃金機會。雖然佢過往喺大賽表現反覆,但今次狀態大勇,英國時間星期五嘅賽事將會係佢證明自己實力嘅關鍵一戰,絕對唔可以再錯失呢個登頂良機。

Zverev defeats Mensik to set up French Open final opportunity he cannot afford to miss
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Vocabulary 生字

elusive

Adjective形容詞

難以捉摸的、難以達到的

EN

Success has remained elusive for the team despite their hard work.

儘管團隊努力工作,但成功對他們而言仍然遙不可及。

afford

Verb動詞

負擔得起、承擔得起(後果)

EN

We cannot afford to make any more mistakes on this project.

我們在這個項目上已經承擔不起再犯任何錯誤了。

opportunity

Noun名詞

機會、良機

EN

Moving abroad gave me a great opportunity to learn a new language.

移居海外給了我一個學習新語言的絕佳機會。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 17:20

French Open finals, Monaco GP and World Cup warm-ups for England and Scotland – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

中文導讀

今個週末體壇盛事連連,包括 French Open 決賽、Monaco GP 賽車,仲有 England 同 Scotland 嘅 World Cup 熱身賽。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲賽事係融入當地社交圈子嘅好話題。大家可以透過各大媒體嘅實時報道,緊貼英國時間週末期間嘅最新賽果同專業分析,唔使怕錯過任何精彩時刻。

French Open finals, Monaco GP and World Cup warm-ups for England and Scotland – follow with us
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Vocabulary 生字

Coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報道;覆蓋範圍

EN

The local newspaper provides extensive coverage of community events.

呢份地區報紙提供咗關於社區活動嘅廣泛報道。

Up-to-the-minute

Adjective形容詞

最新嘅;即時嘅

EN

I check the app for up-to-the-minute weather updates before leaving home.

我出門前會睇個應用程式,獲取最新嘅天氣資訊。

Warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身;準備活動

EN

Doing a proper warm-up before exercising can help prevent injuries.

做運動前進行適當嘅熱身,有助於預防受傷。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 15:59

Chwalinksa on edge of history after slicing through French Open one paper cut at a time

Brilliant defensive skills and craft have propelled world No 114 from qualifying into Roland Garros final but Mirra Andreeva has the game to match

中文導讀

世界排名 114 嘅 Maja Chwalinska 喺 Roland Garros 表現亮眼,由外圍賽一路殺入決賽,展現出極高嘅防守技巧同戰術素養。雖然佢即將創造歷史,但決賽對手 Mirra Andreeva 實力同樣唔容小覷。呢場賽事唔單止係體能嘅比拼,更係心理質素嘅考驗,絕對值得網球迷留意英國時間星期六嘅賽事發展。

Chwalinksa on edge of history after slicing through French Open one paper cut at a time
A

Vocabulary 生字

defensive

Adjective形容詞

防守性的;防禦的

EN

The team adopted a defensive strategy to protect their lead in the final minutes.

球隊採取了防守策略,以在最後幾分鐘保住領先優勢。

propel

Verb動詞

推動;驅使;推進

EN

Her hard work and dedication propelled her to the top of her career.

她的努力和奉獻精神推動她達到了職業生涯的巔峰。

match

Verb動詞

與……相配;與……匹敵

EN

It is difficult to find a candidate who can match his level of experience.

很難找到一個能與他經驗水平相匹敵的候選人。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 15:04

Lewis Hamilton optimistic Ferrari can ‘be competitive’ in twisting Monaco track

Lewis Hamilton said the Monaco Grand Prix track better suits Ferrari as the team chase their first Formula One win since 2024

中文導讀

Lewis Hamilton 對嚟緊嘅 Monaco Grand Prix 抱有期望,認為 Ferrari 嘅賽車特性喺呢條彎多路窄嘅賽道上會更有優勢。雖然 Ferrari 自 2024 年後未嘗一勝,但 Lewis Hamilton 睇好車隊喺英國時間星期日嘅正賽表現。對於鍾意睇 F1 嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事係觀察車隊技術調整同戰術部署嘅關鍵一戰,絕對值得留意。

Lewis Hamilton optimistic Ferrari can ‘be competitive’ in twisting Monaco track
A

Vocabulary 生字

optimistic

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的

EN

She is optimistic about finding a new job before the end of the month.

佢對喺今個月底前搵到新工感到樂觀。

competitive

Adjective形容詞

有競爭力的

EN

Our company offers competitive salaries to attract the best talent in the industry.

我哋公司提供具競爭力嘅薪酬,以吸引業內最優秀嘅人才。

suit

Verb動詞

適合、相稱

EN

Does this meeting time suit your schedule for next week?

呢個會議時間適合你下星期嘅行程嗎?

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 13:58

Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby

Ancient Egypt finally carries owner’s hopes at Epsom three years after huge spending spree at the Sales

中文導讀

著名足球經理人 Kia Joorabchian 喺三年前豪擲 2,400 萬英鎊購入多匹賽馬,當中名為 Ancient Egypt 嘅馬匹,將會喺英國時間星期六於 Epsom Derby 出賽。呢場賽事對 Kia Joorabchian 嚟講極具意義,因為佢當年嘅巨額投資能否回本,好大程度取決於呢匹馬喺賽道上嘅表現,亦係佢喺英國賽馬界證明身價嘅關鍵時刻。

Football super agent Joorabchian’s £24m gamble has day of destiny at the Derby
A

Vocabulary 生字

Gamble

Noun名詞

冒險、賭博或嘗試(指結果唔確定嘅行動)

EN

Starting a new business in this economy is a huge gamble.

喺呢個經濟環境下創業係一場好大嘅冒險。

Destiny

Noun名詞

命運、天命

EN

She felt it was her destiny to become a doctor and help people.

佢覺得成為醫生去幫助他人係佢嘅命運。

Spree

Noun名詞

狂歡、短時間內大量進行某種活動(如購物)

EN

After getting her bonus, she went on a shopping spree at the mall.

攞到獎金之後,佢去咗商場瘋狂購物。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 13:05

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, French Open, Lord’s, Giro and NBA

Have you followed the big stories in football, rugby, cricket, cycling, basketball, horse racing, tennis and hockey?

中文導讀

英國體壇近期賽事頻繁,涵蓋足球、網球、板球同單車等多項大型賽事。呢份每週體育測驗整理咗各項賽事嘅關鍵時刻,適合想融入英國社交圈嘅移英港人。透過呢啲熱門話題,大家可以更易同當地鄰居或同事打開話匣子,了解英國人對體育賽事嘅熱情同關注點,係提升英語交流質素嘅好機會。

Sports quiz of the week: World Cup, French Open, Lord’s, Giro and NBA
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fixture

Noun名詞

(體育)賽事;固定比賽日期

EN

Check the team's schedule to see when their next home fixture is.

睇下球隊賽程表,睇下佢哋下一場主場賽事係幾時。

Standings

Noun名詞

排名;積分榜

EN

They have moved up to third place in the league standings after their recent win.

佢哋贏咗最近嗰場波之後,喺聯賽積分榜升到第三位。

Spectator

Noun名詞

觀眾;旁觀者

EN

The stadium was packed with thousands of enthusiastic spectators.

球場入面坐滿咗幾千名熱情嘅觀眾。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 11:03

Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch

Andy Farrell has signed a new deal to remain as Ireland’s head coach until 2031 ending any potential interest from the RFU

中文導讀

Ireland 欖球隊主教練 Andy Farrell 已經簽署新合約,將會留任至 2031 年。呢個決定正式粉碎咗 RFU 打算挖角嘅傳聞,亦令 England 欖球隊想邀請佢執教嘅計劃徹底落空。對於關注英國體育界嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗 Ireland 欖球隊對 Andy Farrell 嘅高度重視,亦令英國欖球界未來嘅教練人選出現變數。

Andy Farrell signs new Ireland contract to quash any chance of England switch
A

Vocabulary 生字

Contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

Make sure you read the terms carefully before signing the employment contract.

簽署僱傭合約前,請確保你已經仔細閱讀過條款。

Potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

We need to identify any potential risks before starting the new project.

喺開始新項目之前,我哋需要識別出任何潛在風險。

Interest

Noun名詞

興趣、關注、利益

EN

The company has shown a lot of interest in hiring candidates with international experience.

嗰間公司對聘請擁有國際經驗嘅候選人表現出濃厚興趣。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 10:00

The strange history of baseball’s superstitions: ‘Magic is in the sport’s very structure’

A new book looks at how rituals, charms and curses are central to the identity of America’s pastime

中文導讀

棒球唔單止係一項運動,背後仲有一套深厚嘅迷信文化。呢本新書探討點解 rituals 同 charms 喺 Baseball 發展史入面咁重要,甚至成為咗呢項運動嘅靈魂。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種將「魔法」融入日常嘅心態,係深入認識美國文化同體育精神嘅好機會,亦反映咗人類點樣透過儀式去面對未知嘅挑戰。

The strange history of baseball’s superstitions: ‘Magic is in the sport’s very structure’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ritual

Noun名詞

儀式;慣例

EN

It is my morning ritual to have a cup of coffee before starting work.

喺開始工作前飲杯咖啡係我嘅晨間慣例。

Superstition

Noun名詞

迷信

EN

Some people have a superstition that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck.

有些人迷信話整爛塊鏡會帶來七年霉運。

Central

Adjective形容詞

核心的;最重要的

EN

Communication is central to a healthy relationship.

溝通係健康關係嘅核心。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 09:54

Prem team of the season: from teen with a sky-high ceiling to a stat-topping No 8

The league has been a launchpad for players such as Noah Caluori while showcasing the best English rugby has to offer

中文導讀

英國欖球聯賽近期選出年度最佳陣容,Noah Caluori 等年輕球員表現亮眼,成為聯賽重點栽培對象。呢份名單唔單止反映咗球員個人數據嘅進步,仲展示咗英格蘭欖球界嘅人才儲備。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞可以更深入了解英國嘅體育文化,亦係融入當地社區、同鄰居打開話題嘅好機會。

Prem team of the season: from teen with a sky-high ceiling to a stat-topping No 8
A

Vocabulary 生字

launchpad

Noun名詞

發射台;(比喻)事業或發展嘅起點

EN

This internship served as a launchpad for her successful career in marketing.

呢份實習工作成為佢市場營銷事業成功嘅起點。

showcase

Verb動詞

展示;展現(優點或特質)

EN

The exhibition is designed to showcase the talents of local artists.

呢個展覽旨在展示本地藝術家嘅才華。

ceiling

Noun名詞

天花板;(比喻)潛力或發展嘅上限

EN

He has a high ceiling as a musician because he learns new instruments so quickly.

佢作為音樂人潛力好高,因為佢學新樂器學得好快。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 08:00

‘The whole of New York is stressed right now’: how Knicks finals fever reached Rikers Island

Inside New York’s notorious jail complex, nearly 2,000 incarcerated people watched Game 1 together, arguing calls, roasting celebrity fans and sharing in a rare citywide moment

中文導讀

New York 嘅 Rikers Island 監獄最近出現罕見場面,近 2,000 名在囚人士獲准一齊收睇 NBA 季後賽。呢場 Knicks 嘅賽事令監獄內氣氛高漲,在囚人士透過討論賽事同埋互相調侃,暫時忘卻獄中生活嘅壓抑。呢件事反映體育賽事點樣喺極端環境下,成為連結社區同紓緩壓力嘅重要媒介,亦令外界重新關注監獄內嘅人權同心理健康狀況。

‘The whole of New York is stressed right now’: how Knicks finals fever reached Rikers Island
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Vocabulary 生字

Notorious

Adjective形容詞

臭名昭著的;聲名狼藉的

EN

The area is notorious for its heavy traffic during rush hour.

呢個地區以繁忙時間交通極度擠塞而聞名。

Incarcerated

Adjective形容詞

被監禁的;被關押的

EN

The charity provides educational support for incarcerated individuals to help them reintegrate into society.

呢間慈善機構為被監禁人士提供教育支援,幫助佢哋重返社會。

Roast

Verb動詞

(口語)戲弄;嘲諷;揶揄

EN

My friends love to roast me whenever I wear a funny hat.

每次我戴住頂搞笑帽,我啲朋友都好鍾意取笑我。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 08:00

Sexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told

Women coaches routinely overlooked, undermined and denied opportunities despite qualifications, say experts

中文導讀

英國體育界性別歧視問題嚴重,近日有專家向國會議員反映,女性教練即使具備專業資格,依然喺職場上被忽視甚至遭受欺凌,導致佢哋難以喺體育行業發展。呢個現象反映英國體育界嘅結構性不公,亦顯示推動性別平權仍有漫長之路,值得喺英國生活嘅港人關注當地職場文化同平權議題。

Sexism and bullying keeping women out of careers in sport, MPs told
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Vocabulary 生字

overlook

Verb動詞

忽視、沒注意到

EN

It is easy to overlook small details when you are busy with a big project.

當你忙於大型項目時,很容易會忽略細節。

undermine

Verb動詞

削弱、暗中破壞

EN

Constant criticism can undermine a person's confidence over time.

持續的批評會隨著時間推移削弱一個人的自信。

qualification

Noun名詞

資格、學歷、資歷

EN

You need the right qualifications to apply for this teaching position.

你需要具備適當的資歷才能申請這個教職。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 07:30

Chess: Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hans Niemann tie grudge match in Belgrade

The Russian world title challenger and the controversial American have personal issues but similar ratings, and drew 4-4 with a win apiece and six draws

中文導讀

國際象棋界焦點賽事,Russian 選手 Ian Nepomniachtchi 與 American 選手 Hans Niemann 喺 Belgrade 進行一場備受關注嘅對決。兩人過往積怨甚深,但實力相當,最終以 4-4 平手收場。呢場比賽唔單止係技術較量,更反映咗棋壇對兩人爭議性背景嘅持續關注,係近期國際象棋界最具話題性嘅賽事之一。

Chess: Ian Nepomniachtchi and Hans Niemann tie grudge match in Belgrade
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Vocabulary 生字

Controversial

Adjective形容詞

具爭議性的,引起公眾意見分歧的

EN

The new policy on school uniforms has become a controversial topic among parents.

關於校服的新政策已成為家長之間具爭議性的話題。

Tie

Verb / Noun動詞 / 名詞

平手,打成平局

EN

The football match ended in a tie after both teams scored two goals.

足球比賽在兩隊各入兩球後以平手告終。

Grudge

Noun名詞

怨恨,積怨

EN

It is better to let go of a grudge rather than holding onto anger for years.

放下怨恨比多年來一直懷恨在心要好得多。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Jun, 01:14

Adam Silver ‘thrilled’ Trump will attend NBA finals at Madison Square Garden

Donald Trump says he plans to attend at least one NBA finals game at Madison Square Garden next week after being invited by Knicks owner James Dolan

中文導讀

NBA總裁 Adam Silver 對 Donald Trump 將會出席喺 Madison Square Garden 舉行嘅總決賽表示歡迎。呢次行程由 Knicks 老闆 James Dolan 親自邀請,預計 Donald Trump 會喺英國時間下星期現身賽場。雖然體育同政治向來界線模糊,但作為美國最具影響力嘅體育賽事之一,Donald Trump 嘅出席勢必成為傳媒焦點,亦反映出體育界同政界之間嘅微妙互動。

Adam Silver ‘thrilled’ Trump will attend NBA finals at Madison Square Garden
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Vocabulary 生字

thrilled

Adjective形容詞

非常興奮、雀躍

EN

I was absolutely thrilled to receive the job offer this morning.

我今朝收到份工作錄取通知,真係好興奮。

attend

Verb動詞

出席、參加(活動或會議)

EN

Please confirm if you are able to attend the meeting on Friday.

請確認你係咪可以出席星期五嘅會議。

invite

Verb動詞

邀請

EN

We decided to invite all our neighbours to the housewarming party.

我哋決定邀請所有鄰居嚟參加入伙派對。