Tue, Jun 23· 6月23日

8 stories · 24 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 23:44

Injury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan

Australia have cruised to an easy victory over Pakistan at the Women’s T20 World Cup, but there may be concern over a hand injury to wicketkeeper Beth Mooney

中文導讀

Australia 喺 Women’s T20 World Cup 輕鬆擊敗 Pakistan,展現強大實力。不過,球隊 wicketkeeper Beth Mooney 喺比賽期間手部受傷,呢個傷勢可能會影響佢之後嘅賽事表現。對於志在衛冕嘅 Australia 嚟講,主力球員嘅健康狀況無疑係爭標路上嘅一大隱憂,值得球迷密切留意。

Injury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan
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Vocabulary 生字

crushing

Adjective形容詞

壓倒性的;徹底的

EN

The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final match of the season.

球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽中慘敗。

concern

Noun名詞

擔憂;掛慮

EN

There is growing concern about the rising cost of living in the city.

大眾對於城市生活成本上升感到日益擔憂。

injury

Noun名詞

受傷;傷勢

EN

He had to stop playing football because of a serious knee injury.

佢因為嚴重嘅膝蓋受傷而被迫停止踢足球。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 21:19

New York eyes 2042 Winter Olympics with Lake Placid-NYC bid concept

New York has launched a year-long review into whether Lake Placid and New York City could jointly host a future Winter Olympics

中文導讀

New York 官方近日啟動咗一項為期一年嘅可行性研究,探討 Lake Placid 同 New York City 聯手申辦未來 Winter Olympics 嘅可能性。呢個概念將傳統雪上運動場地同大城市資源結合,雖然距離 2042 年仲有段時間,但呢個構思反映咗大型體育賽事喺選址策略上嘅轉變,值得留意未來國際奧委會對呢類跨城市申辦模式嘅態度。

New York eyes 2042 Winter Olympics with Lake Placid-NYC bid concept
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Vocabulary 生字

jointly

Adverb副詞

共同地、聯合地

EN

The two companies decided to work jointly on the new project to share the costs.

兩間公司決定共同合作呢個新項目,以分擔成本。

concept

Noun名詞

概念、構思

EN

The architect explained the basic concept of the building design to the clients.

建築師向客戶解釋咗建築設計嘅基本概念。

review

Noun名詞

審查、檢討、評估

EN

The management is conducting a review of the company's current spending policies.

管理層正喺度檢討公司目前嘅開支政策。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 18:45

Marcus Smith vows England will ‘leave it all out there’ against South Africa

Marcus Smith says England are flying south determined to make a fast and furious start to the new Nations Championship at South Africa’s expense

中文導讀

英格蘭欖球隊主力 Marcus Smith 近日公開表示,球隊喺即將展開嘅 Nations Championship 對陣 South Africa 賽事中,已經做好準備全力以赴。作為球隊核心,Marcus Smith 強調英格蘭隊將會採取積極進攻策略,務求喺賽事初期就建立優勢。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事係了解英國體育文化同埋當地人對欖球熱情嘅好機會,亦係觀察英格蘭隊喺國際舞台表現嘅重要指標。

Marcus Smith vows England will ‘leave it all out there’ against South Africa
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Vocabulary 生字

vow

Verb動詞

發誓、鄭重承諾

EN

The local council vowed to improve the quality of public transport in the area.

地方議會承諾會改善該區的公共交通質素。

furious

Adjective形容詞

猛烈的、激烈的

EN

The storm caused a furious wind that knocked down several trees in the park.

那場風暴帶來了猛烈的強風,吹倒了公園裡的幾棵樹。

at the expense of

Phrase片語

以犧牲……為代價

EN

He achieved his career goals at the expense of his personal health.

他以犧牲個人健康為代價,達成了事業目標。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 16:58

McCullum insists no rift with Stokes as captain returns for New Zealand series decider

Ben Stokes returned to the England set-up on Tuesday following talks with Brendon McCullum before training

中文導讀

England 板球隊隊長 Ben Stokes 近日歸隊,準備出戰對 New Zealand 嘅關鍵賽事。針對外界揣測佢同教練 Brendon McCullum 之間有矛盾,Brendon McCullum 強調兩人關係良好,並無不和。呢次歸隊對球隊士氣至關重要,球迷都好關注佢哋點樣調整戰術,應對呢場決定性嘅對決。

McCullum insists no rift with Stokes as captain returns for New Zealand series decider
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Vocabulary 生字

rift

Noun名詞

裂痕、不和、關係破裂

EN

A small misunderstanding can sometimes lead to a serious rift between friends.

一個小誤會有時會導致朋友之間出現嚴重嘅裂痕。

decider

Noun名詞

決定性嘅一場(比賽或賽事)

EN

The final match of the tournament will be the decider for the championship title.

錦標賽嘅最後一場比賽將會係決定冠軍誰屬嘅關鍵賽事。

set-up

Noun名詞

組織、架構、體制

EN

I am still getting used to the office set-up in my new workplace.

我仲適應緊新公司嘅辦公室架構。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 15:25

Tomljanovic accuses anti-doping chiefs of being out to get players after Vondrousova ban

Ajla Tomljanovic has described the lengthy doping ban administered to Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 Wimbledon singles champion, as a disgrace

中文導讀

網球壇近日爆出爭議,Ajla Tomljanovic 公開批評反禁藥組織對 Marketa Vondrousova 嘅禁賽處分極不合理,甚至形容係一種恥辱。呢單事件引起唔少球手關注,質疑反禁藥機構喺處理球員違規時,係咪存在針對性或者程序不公,令體壇對相關執法準則產生信任危機,亦反映出運動員對呢類嚴厲制裁嘅強烈不滿。

Tomljanovic accuses anti-doping chiefs of being out to get players after Vondrousova ban
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Vocabulary 生字

Accuse

Verb動詞

指控、控告

EN

The manager accused the employee of stealing office supplies.

經理指控該員工偷取辦公室用品。

Disgrace

Noun名詞

恥辱、丟臉嘅事

EN

It is a disgrace that the local park has been left in such a messy condition.

公園被弄得如此髒亂,簡直是一種恥辱。

Lengthy

Adjective形容詞

漫長嘅、冗長嘅

EN

We had a lengthy discussion about our plans for the upcoming holiday.

我們就即將到來的假期計劃進行了冗長的討論。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 12:52

ECB review Yorkshire’s £1.75m payment to CEO’s company over Hundred sale

The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to review a payment of £1.75m from Yorkshire to a company controlled by their chief executive, Sanjay Patel

中文導讀

England and Wales Cricket Board 正計劃審查 Yorkshire 一筆涉及 175 萬英鎊嘅款項。呢筆錢係支付畀由 Sanjay Patel 控制嘅公司,涉及 The Hundred 賽事嘅銷售交易。由於涉及潛在利益衝突,呢次審查引起外界關注體育機構嘅管治透明度,亦反映英國體育界對財務合規嘅監管越趨嚴格,值得移英港人留意當地機構嘅運作準則。

ECB review Yorkshire’s £1.75m payment to CEO’s company over Hundred sale
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Vocabulary 生字

Review

Verb動詞

審查、檢討

EN

The management team will review the budget before making any final decisions.

管理團隊會在作出最終決定前審查預算。

Controlled

Adjective形容詞

受控制的、受支配的

EN

The charity is controlled by a small group of dedicated volunteers.

這間慈善機構由一小群熱心的義工所管理。

Transaction

Noun名詞

交易、業務往來

EN

Please check your bank statement to verify every transaction made this month.

請查閱你的銀行結單,以核對本月進行的每一筆交易。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 11:29

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more

From that crunch classic in Paris to the Red Roses’ trailblazing and Rhys Carré’s try, our pick of the moments that made the 2026-27 season

中文導讀

Rugby Union 2026-27 賽季正式落幕,呢篇報道精選咗年度最佳賽事、球員表現同埋關鍵時刻。對於移英港人嚟講,Rugby 係英國文化重要一部分,透過呢啲賽季回顧,可以更深入了解當地體育熱潮,亦係融入社區、同鄰居打開話匣子嘅熱門話題。

End-of-season rugby union awards: best games, players and more
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Vocabulary 生字

crunch

Adjective形容詞

關鍵的、決定性的(常用於形容緊張或重要的時刻)

EN

We are facing a crunch meeting to decide the future of the project.

我哋正面臨一場決定項目未來嘅關鍵會議。

trailblazing

Adjective形容詞

開創性的、先驅的

EN

The scientist received an award for her trailblazing research in renewable energy.

嗰位科學家因為佢喺可再生能源領域嘅開創性研究而獲獎。

moment

Noun名詞

時刻、重要關頭

EN

It was a proud moment for the family when their daughter graduated from university.

當佢個女大學畢業嗰陣,係成家人感到驕傲嘅時刻。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jun, 10:00

NBA draft 2026 predictions: a consensus at No 1 and a rising Mexican star

AJ Dybantsa is widely expected to have his name called first on Tuesday. But which other young stars are worth keeping an eye on?

中文導讀

NBA 2026 選秀預測近日出爐,AJ Dybantsa 被視為狀元大熱門,實力備受矚目。除咗呢位頂尖新星,亦有唔少潛力球員值得留意。對於鍾意睇籃球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢份預測名單係觀察未來籃球壇新勢力嘅重要指標,反映緊新一代球員嘅競爭力同埋球探嘅評估標準。

NBA draft 2026 predictions: a consensus at No 1 and a rising Mexican star
A

Vocabulary 生字

consensus

Noun名詞

共識、一致意見

EN

There is a general consensus that the new policy will improve public services.

大眾普遍有共識,認為呢項新政策將會改善公共服務。

rising

Adjective形容詞

正在崛起嘅、上升中嘅

EN

She is a rising star in the fashion industry, known for her unique designs.

佢係時裝界一顆正在崛起嘅新星,以獨特設計聞名。

keep an eye on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

留意、密切關注

EN

Please keep an eye on the oven while I go to answer the door.

麻煩你幫手留意住個焗爐,我去開門先。