Tue, Jun 9· 6月9日

16 stories · 48 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 20:46

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中文導讀

NBA總決賽期間,New York Knicks嘅球迷被指喺New York向San Antonio Spurs嘅支持者發動襲擊。雙方球隊球員隨即公開譴責呢類暴力行為。呢單新聞之所以重要,係因為體育賽事本應係和平交流,但近期出現針對球迷嘅暴力事件,引起當地社會對球場安全同球迷文化嘅關注,亦反映出運動場內外嘅衝突風險正在升溫。

Wembanyama condemns apparent attacks on Spurs fans in New York during NBA finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

Condemn

Verb動詞

譴責;強烈反對

EN

The local community gathered to condemn the act of vandalism in the park.

社區居民聚集在一起,譴責公園內的破壞公物行為。

Apparent

Adjective形容詞

顯而易見的;表面上的

EN

There was no apparent reason for the sudden change in his mood.

他情緒突然轉變,並沒有明顯的原因。

Supporter

Noun名詞

支持者;擁護者

EN

She has been a loyal supporter of the charity for over ten years.

她擔任這家慈善機構的忠實支持者已經超過十年了。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 19:52

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中文導讀

網球傳奇 Serena Williams 喺英國時間星期二正式復出,佢夥拍 Victoria Mboko 喺 Queen’s 嘅女子雙打賽事中,擊敗咗三號種子組合,成功晉身八強。呢場勝仗對於久別賽場嘅 Serena Williams 嚟講意義重大,唔單止證明佢狀態依然,亦為之後嘅賽事注入強心針,令唔少網球迷相當期待佢喺英國賽季嘅表現。

Serena Williams makes winning return to tennis with victory in Queen’s doubles
A

Vocabulary 生字

Comeback

Noun名詞

復出;東山再起

EN

After a two-year break, the singer is making a successful comeback with a new album.

休息兩年之後,呢位歌手憑住新專輯成功復出。

Stellar

Adjective形容詞

傑出的;星級的;表現優異的

EN

The restaurant is famous for its stellar service and high-quality ingredients.

呢間餐廳以其傑出嘅服務同高品質食材而聞名。

Defeat

Verb動詞

擊敗;戰勝

EN

Our local team managed to defeat their rivals in the final match of the season.

我哋嘅地區隊伍喺季度最後一場比賽中成功擊敗對手。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 18:47

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中文導讀

英格蘭板球隊隊長 Ben Stokes 極大機會缺席對 New Zealand 嘅第二場 Test 賽事。佢向球隊申請休息,希望騰出空間同時間去思考未來嘅職業生涯規劃。作為球隊核心人物,佢嘅缺陣對英格蘭隊嘅部署影響深遠,亦反映出頂尖運動員喺高壓賽程下,心理健康同長遠發展嘅考量愈嚟愈受重視。

Ben Stokes set to be left out of England squad for second New Zealand Test
A

Vocabulary 生字

Squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組

EN

The coach is finalizing the squad for the upcoming football tournament.

教練正喺度為即將到來嘅足球錦標賽確定參賽名單。

Consider

Verb動詞

考慮、細想

EN

You should carefully consider all your options before signing the rental contract.

喺簽署租約之前,你應該仔細考慮你所有嘅選擇。

Highly unlikely

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

好大機會唔會、極不可能

EN

It is highly unlikely that the train will arrive on time due to the heavy snow.

由於大雪影響,火車好大機會唔會準時到達。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 17:20

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中文導讀

Ben Stokes 因為違反宵禁令而備受壓力,但評論認為 ECB 嘅管理層問題遠比球員紀律嚴重。所謂嘅宵禁只係公關手段,用嚟修補同球迷嘅關係,掩蓋 ECB 喺賽事安排上將 Lord’s 變成飲酒場所嘅本質。呢件事反映出英國體育管理機構往往將責任推卸畀球員,而忽略咗自身制度嘅缺失,值得移英港人留意當地體育界嘅管治文化。

Stokes shouldn’t lose his job for breaking curfew when the ECB’s failings run so much deeper
A

Vocabulary 生字

curfew

Noun名詞

宵禁;規定必須返屋企嘅時間

EN

The teenager was grounded and had to be home by the 10 p.m. curfew.

嗰位青少年被禁足,必須喺晚上 10 點前返屋企。

reconnect

Verb動詞

重新建立聯繫;恢復關係

EN

Taking a weekend trip helped the family reconnect after a busy month.

去個週末旅行有助於呢家人喺忙碌一個月後重新建立聯繫。

failings

Noun名詞

缺點;過失;失敗之處

EN

We must acknowledge our own failings before we can improve as a team.

我哋必須先承認自己嘅過失,先可以作為團隊有所進步。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 16:50

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中文導讀

Emma Raducanu 喺英國時間星期二於 Queen’s Club 網球賽以壓倒性姿態擊敗 Anna Blinkova。呢場勝仗對佢嚟講意義重大,唔單止係草地賽季嘅強勢開局,更係佢傷癒復出後重拾狀態嘅關鍵指標。隨住溫布頓網球錦標賽臨近,Emma Raducanu 嘅表現備受關注,呢場勝利有望成為佢未來一個月爭取佳績嘅重要跳板。

Emma Raducanu buoyant after thumping win over Blinkova at Queen’s
A

Vocabulary 生字

buoyant

Adjective形容詞

情緒高漲的、樂觀的;(經濟上)繁榮的

EN

She felt buoyant after receiving the good news about her job application.

收到求職申請嘅好消息後,佢心情變得好興奮。

thumping

Adjective形容詞

巨大的、壓倒性的(常用於形容勝利或失敗)

EN

The local team secured a thumping victory in the final match of the season.

本地球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽取得咗一場壓倒性嘅勝利。

launchpad

Noun名詞

發射台;(比喻)成功的起點、跳板

EN

This internship serves as a perfect launchpad for your future career in finance.

呢份實習係你未來金融事業發展嘅完美跳板。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 16:33

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中文導讀

澳洲短跑新星 Gout Gout 即將喺 Diamond League 首次挑戰成年組賽事。呢位年僅 16 歲嘅選手一直備受關注,今次佢要喺英國時間星期五面對一眾世界級頂尖跑手。對於呢位年輕人嚟講,今次比賽係佢職業生涯重要嘅里程碑,亦係測試佢能否喺高強度競爭下保持水準嘅關鍵考驗,值得體育迷密切留意。

Teenage sensation Gout Gout ready to dive in at Diamond League deep end
A

Vocabulary 生字

sensation

Noun名詞

引起轟動的人或事物

EN

The new restaurant became an overnight sensation in the neighborhood.

呢間新餐廳喺社區入面一夜之間爆紅。

spotlight

Noun名詞

公眾關注的焦點

EN

She has been in the spotlight ever since she won the national competition.

自從佢贏咗全國比賽之後,就一直係公眾關注嘅焦點。

stride

Noun名詞

進展;步伐(常用於 take in one's stride,指從容應對)

EN

He is very calm and takes all the challenges at work in his stride.

佢性格好冷靜,面對工作上嘅所有挑戰都能夠從容應對。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 16:24

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中文導讀

NBA Finals 戰況激烈,雖然 Knicks 嘅表現引起全球球迷熱議,但唔少支持者對賽果有唔同睇法。媒體依家邀請身處 New York 同世界各地嘅 Knicks 支持者,分享佢哋對球隊今次表現嘅真實感受。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類互動係融入當地體育文化、同外國朋友打開話題嘅好機會,不妨留意吓呢類討論點樣反映球迷文化。

Knicks fans: share your reaction to the NBA finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

Performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The student gave an impressive performance during the final presentation.

嗰位學生喺期末報告入面表現得好出色。

Reaction

Noun名詞

反應、回應

EN

What was your immediate reaction when you heard the good news?

你聽到呢個好消息嗰陣,第一反應係點樣?

Share

Verb動詞

分享

EN

It is important to share your thoughts with your team members during the meeting.

喺會議入面同團隊成員分享你嘅諗法好重要。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 16:00

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中文導讀

英國女子欖球隊主教練 Jo Yapp 正積極籌備前往 New Zealand 嘅巡迴賽。佢特別向男子隊傳奇教練 Andy Farrell 請教,希望借鏡對方嘅成功經驗,帶領主要由 Red Roses 成員組成嘅女子隊喺國際賽事中爭取佳績。呢次跨性別教練團隊嘅交流,反映英國欖球界正致力提升女子隊嘅專業水平同戰術部署,對關注當地體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,係值得留意嘅進步。

Jo Yapp picks Andy Farrell’s brain on how to win British and Irish Lions tour
A

Vocabulary 生字

dominant

Adjective形容詞

佔優勢的、主導的

EN

The company has a dominant position in the local market.

該公司在當地市場佔據主導地位。

pick someone's brain

Idiom慣用語

向某人請教、諮詢意見

EN

I need to pick your brain about how to fix this leaking pipe.

我需要向你請教一下如何修理這條漏水的水管。

staff

Noun名詞

全體職員、工作人員

EN

The hotel staff were very helpful during our stay.

我們入住期間,酒店的工作人員非常樂於助人。

The Guardian
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9 Jun, 15:54

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中文導讀

Knicks 教練 Mike Brown 喺 Game 3 落敗後,公開批評球證執法尺度。佢對下半場 San Antonio 獲得 24 次罰球機會,而 Knicks 僅得 8 次感到極度不滿,認為呢種懸殊差距喺季後賽極為罕見。呢單新聞反映咗 NBA 賽事中,球證判決對比賽走勢嘅決定性影響,亦係球迷討論賽事公平性嘅焦點。

Knicks coach Mike Brown sounds off on foul calls after Game 3 loss: ‘Never thought I’d see that’
A

Vocabulary 生字

officiating

Noun名詞

執法(通常指體育賽事中裁判嘅判決表現)

EN

The team captain complained to the referee about the inconsistent officiating during the match.

隊長向裁判投訴比賽期間執法不公。

advantage

Noun名詞

優勢;有利條件

EN

Having a good command of a second language gives you a significant advantage in the job market.

精通第二語言喺就業市場上會令你擁有顯著優勢。

sound off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

大聲表達不滿;公開批評

EN

She decided to sound off about the poor service she received at the restaurant.

佢決定公開批評餐廳提供嘅惡劣服務。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 14:47

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中文導讀

Donald Trump 喺英國時間星期二晚現身 NBA 季後賽,試圖喺紐約主場展示影響力。不過,現場觀眾反應冷淡,甚至傳出噓聲,反映出即使係前總統,喺公眾場合亦未必能透過身份地位贏得所有人嘅尊重。呢件事提醒移英港人,喺英國社會,公眾人物嘅權威往往取決於群眾嘅認受性,而唔係單靠頭銜。

At the NBA finals, the Very Important President showed his favorite sport is status
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cement

Verb動詞

鞏固、加強(關係或地位)

EN

They signed a new contract to cement their business partnership.

佢哋簽咗份新合約嚟鞏固雙方嘅商業合作關係。

Status

Noun名詞

地位、身份

EN

He is very concerned about his social status in the community.

佢好在意自己喺社區入面嘅社會地位。

Reaction

Noun名詞

反應

EN

The public reaction to the new policy has been mostly positive.

公眾對呢項新政策嘅反應大致上係正面嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 13:06

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中文導讀

England 欖球隊隊長 Maro Itoje 未有入選 Steve Borthwick 最新嘅訓練名單,意味住佢好大機會缺席今個夏天嘅巡迴賽。作為球隊核心,呢個決定反映教練團希望畀主力球員喺漫長賽季後有足夠時間休息,以備戰未來更重要嘅賽事。對於關注英國體育嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個調動顯示球隊正進行陣容輪換,為長遠發展作準備。

Itoje left out of England training squad with summer rest expected
A

Vocabulary 生字

diminish

Verb動詞

減少、減弱或降低

EN

The chances of finding a parking space diminish significantly during the weekend.

週末期間搵到泊車位嘅機會會大幅減少。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組(常用於體育或紀律部隊)

EN

The local football squad has been training hard for the upcoming community tournament.

嗰支地區足球隊一直好努力咁為即將舉行嘅社區比賽進行訓練。

rest

Noun名詞

休息、靜止

EN

After a long week of work, everyone needs a proper rest to recharge.

經過漫長嘅一週工作後,每個人都需要適當嘅休息嚟充電。

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sport·
9 Jun, 12:06

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中文導讀

Rugby League 嘅發源地 Huddersfield 正面臨嚴峻挑戰,當地球隊 Huddersfield Giants 若想繼續留喺頂級聯賽,必須喺 2030 年前落實新球場發展計劃。呢件事唔單止關乎體育發展,更反映當地城市規劃同經濟轉型嘅迫切性。對於移居當地嘅港人嚟講,留意呢類社區基建發展,有助了解地區未來嘅生活配套同投資潛力。

‘We have to grasp this opportunity’: Inside Huddersfield’s Super League survival plan
A

Vocabulary 生字

fruition

Noun名詞

實現、完成(指計劃或願望)

EN

It took years of hard work for her business plan to come to fruition.

佢嘅商業計劃經過多年努力,終於實現咗。

survival

Noun名詞

生存、倖存

EN

The company is fighting for its survival in a very competitive market.

呢間公司正喺競爭激烈嘅市場中,為生存而奮鬥。

grasp

Verb動詞

把握(機會)、抓緊

EN

You should grasp every opportunity to improve your English skills.

你應該把握每一個機會去提升你嘅英文能力。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 10:27

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中文導讀

Rugby 體壇近日痛失兩位傳奇人物 Spurrell 同埋 Slattery。佢哋喺 70 同 80 年代展現出嘅拼搏精神,至今仍被視為 Rugby 運動嘅靈魂。呢篇報道回顧兩位前輩嘅職業生涯,唔單止係對佢哋嘅致敬,更係提醒後輩何謂真正嘅「戰士心態」,喺英國體育文化中佔有重要地位。

Rugby mourns Spurrell and Slattery, two titans who exemplified the game’s spirit
A

Vocabulary 生字

unflinching

Adjective形容詞

堅定不移的;無畏的

EN

She showed unflinching determination while pursuing her career goals.

佢喺追求事業目標嘅過程中,展現出堅定不移嘅決心。

exemplify

Verb動詞

作為……的典範;體現

EN

This building exemplifies the modern architectural style of the city.

呢座建築物體現咗呢個城市嘅現代建築風格。

mourn

Verb動詞

哀悼;對……感到痛心

EN

The whole community gathered to mourn the loss of the beloved teacher.

成個社區聚集埋一齊,哀悼呢位受人愛戴嘅老師離世。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 08:00

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中文導讀

年僅 17 歲嘅 Cooper Lutkenhaus 成為田徑界最年輕嘅世界冠軍,呢位美國運動員喺賽場上表現極具統治力,但佢私下性格謙遜,絕不自滿。呢篇報道探討體壇新星點樣喺高壓環境下保持平常心,對於移英港人嚟講,呢種專注同謙卑嘅態度,無論喺學習定係職場發展上都好值得參考。

Cooper Lutkenhaus is leading from front when it comes to teenage sporting phenoms
A

Vocabulary 生字

phenom

Noun名詞

天才、奇才(指表現極為出色嘅年輕人)

EN

The young pianist is a musical phenom who has already performed at several major concert halls.

呢位年輕鋼琴家係一位音樂天才,已經喺多個大型音樂廳演出過。

boasting

Verb動詞

吹噓、誇耀

EN

She is very talented, but she never goes around boasting about her accomplishments.

佢非常有才華,但從來唔會周圍同人吹噓自己嘅成就。

leading

Adjective形容詞

領先的、主要的

EN

He is currently a leading expert in the field of renewable energy.

佢目前係可再生能源領域入面嘅頂尖專家。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 04:38

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中文導讀

喺英國時間星期五舉行嘅 NBA Finals Game 3,San Antonio Spurs 嘅 Victor Wembanyama 表現大爆發,個人獨取 32 分,成功終止 New York Knicks 喺季後賽長達 13 場嘅連勝紀錄。呢場賽事令原本氣勢如虹嘅 New York Knicks 喺主場 Garden 慘遭滑鐵盧,亦令整個系列賽嘅走勢變得更加緊湊,絕對係近期體育界焦點。

NBA finals: Wembanyama silences Garden’s party as Spurs beat Knicks in Game 3
A

Vocabulary 生字

performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The employee received a bonus for her outstanding performance this year.

嗰位員工因為今年表現出色而獲得獎金。

snap

Verb動詞

突然中斷、打破(紀錄或連勝)

EN

The team managed to snap their losing streak with a narrow victory yesterday.

嗰支球隊喺昨日險勝,成功終止咗佢哋嘅連敗紀錄。

postseason

Noun名詞

季後賽

EN

Many fans travel across the country to watch their favorite teams compete in the postseason.

好多球迷會跨越全國去睇佢哋鍾意嘅球隊打季後賽。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Jun, 01:45

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中文導讀

Donald Trump 喺英國時間星期一晚,現身 Madison Square Garden 觀賞 NBA 總決賽第三場賽事。當佢嘅影像喺場館大螢幕出現時,現場觀眾隨即發出強烈噓聲同嘲諷。呢件事反映咗 Donald Trump 喺公眾場合依然極具爭議性,即使係體育盛事,佢嘅出現依然會引發強烈嘅民意反彈,顯示美國社會對佢嘅評價相當兩極。

Donald Trump given hostile reception as New York crowd boos and jeers president at NBA finals
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Vocabulary 生字

Hostile

Adjective形容詞

充滿敵意的、不友善的

EN

The new employee felt unwelcome due to the hostile attitude of his colleagues.

那位新員工因為同事不友善的態度,感到自己不受歡迎。

Jeer

Verb動詞

嘲笑、譏諷、起哄

EN

The crowd began to jeer when the performer forgot the lyrics to the song.

當表演者忘記歌詞時,觀眾開始發出嘲笑聲。

Reception

Noun名詞

接待、反應、歡迎程度

EN

The author received a warm reception from the readers at the book signing event.

那位作者在簽書會上受到了讀者熱烈的歡迎。