Sun, Jul 12· 7月12日

13 stories · 39 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 22:21

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中文導讀

Jannik Sinner 喺 Wimbledon 奪冠,對佢嚟講意義重大。佢之前喺 French Open 經歷過令人失望嘅落敗,今次成功克服心理關口,證明自己喺大滿貫賽事具備頂尖競爭力。呢場勝利唔單止係技術嘅肯定,更加係佢職業生涯重建信心嘅關鍵時刻,展現出運動員喺挫折後重新振作嘅韌性。

‘This one means a lot’: Sinner savours Wimbledon win after French Open disappointment
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Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的勝利、成就或喜悅

EN

The team celebrated their hard-fought triumph in the final match.

球隊慶祝佢哋喺決賽中得來不易嘅勝利。

savour

Verb動詞

細細品味、享受(某種經驗或感覺)

EN

I like to sit on the balcony and savour a cup of coffee in the morning.

我鍾意朝早坐喺露台,細細品味一杯咖啡。

disappointment

Noun名詞

失望、掃興的事

EN

To my great disappointment, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather.

令我非常失望嘅係,演唱會因為天氣惡劣而取消咗。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 22:05

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中文導讀

Sinner 喺 Wimbledon 奪冠,拎到生涯第五個大滿貫,呢場賽事更被預期係史上最熱嘅一屆。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事除咗係體壇盛事,亦反映咗英國近期極端天氣對大型戶外活動嘅挑戰,大家喺戶外活動時記得留意天氣變化,做好防曬同補水措施。

Sinner’s sizzling showpiece caps unforgettable Wimbledon fortnight
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Vocabulary 生字

sizzling

Adjective形容詞

極熱的、酷熱的

EN

It is a sizzling day, so make sure you drink plenty of water.

今日天氣好熱,記得要飲多啲水。

unforgettable

Adjective形容詞

難忘的

EN

We had an unforgettable experience during our summer holiday.

我哋喺暑假期間有一段難忘嘅經歷。

record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

The athlete managed to break the world record in the final race.

嗰位運動員喺最後一場比賽成功打破世界紀錄。

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sport·
12 Jul, 21:37

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中文導讀

Wimbledon 男單決賽戰況激烈,Alexander Zverev 雖然一度對 Jannik Sinner 構成威脅,但最終未能保持優勢,被世界排名第一嘅 Jannik Sinner 擊敗。呢場賽事反映出 Jannik Sinner 喺球場上嘅統治力,除咗天氣因素之外,目前幾乎冇人可以動搖佢嘅地位。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類頂尖體育賽事係融入英國社交圈嘅好機會,亦係了解英國夏季文化嘅重要一環。

Fleeting window slammed shut as Zverev gets lost in the Sinner Zone
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Vocabulary 生字

Fleeting

Adjective形容詞

短暫的、轉瞬即逝的

EN

We had a fleeting moment to talk before the train arrived.

喺火車到達之前,我哋有短暫嘅時間傾咗幾句。

Threaten

Verb動詞

威脅、構成危險

EN

The heavy rain threatened to ruin our outdoor picnic plans.

大雨威脅到我哋嘅戶外野餐計劃,隨時會搞砸。

Fall short

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

未達到預期、失敗

EN

The company's sales figures fell short of the target this quarter.

公司今季嘅銷售額未達到預期目標。

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sport·
12 Jul, 20:19

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中文導讀

世界排名第一嘅 Jannik Sinner 喺 Wimbledon 展現強大韌力,雖然開局失利輸咗第一盤,但隨後連追三盤,最終以盤數 3:1 反勝 Alexander Zverev,成功衛冕冠軍。呢場賽事證明咗 Jannik Sinner 喺高壓下嘅心理素質同技術水平,繼續鞏固佢喺網壇嘅統治地位,對於網球迷嚟講絕對係近期最精彩嘅賽事之一。

Jannik Sinner powers past Alexander Zverev in four sets to retain Wimbledon title
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Vocabulary 生字

retain

Verb動詞

保留、保持、維持

EN

The company decided to retain the current staff to ensure project continuity.

公司決定保留現有員工,以確保項目持續進行。

defeat

Verb動詞

擊敗、戰勝

EN

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

我們當地的球隊在賽季最後一場比賽中成功擊敗了對手。

defend

Verb動詞

防守、保衛(頭銜或冠軍)

EN

The champion is training hard to defend his title in the upcoming tournament.

這位冠軍正努力訓練,準備在即將到來的錦標賽中衛冕。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 19:46

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中文導讀

喺 Lord’s 舉行嘅女子板球測試賽進入白熱化階段。India 喺賽事中佔盡優勢,距離勝利只差一步;與此同時,Yastika Bhatia 同 Sophie Ecclestone 喺比賽中創下歷史性紀錄。呢場賽事唔單止係技術嘅較量,更標誌住女子板球運動喺國際舞台上嘅重要里程碑,對於關注英國體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,絕對係值得留意嘅體壇盛事。

India close on victory against England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history
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Vocabulary 生字

Milestone

Noun名詞

里程碑;重要轉折點

EN

Learning to drive is a major milestone for many teenagers.

對好多青少年嚟講,學識揸車係一個重要嘅里程碑。

Victory

Noun名詞

勝利;成功

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。

Claim

Verb動詞

取得;聲稱;奪取

EN

She managed to claim the first prize in the national competition.

佢成功喺全國比賽中奪得冠軍。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 19:34

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中文導讀

England Test coach Brendon McCullum 嘅離任,標誌住佢推行嘅 Bazball 戰術正式告一段落。呢種極具侵略性嘅打法雖然喺 2022 年成功令球隊脫胎換骨,但隨住戰績下滑,證明呢種風格難以長期維持。對於熱愛板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次人事變動反映咗英國體育界喺追求成績同戰術創新之間嘅掙扎,亦係當地體育文化討論嘅焦點。

RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly
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Vocabulary 生字

reinvigorate

Verb動詞

使重新充滿活力;使復甦

EN

A short holiday helped to reinvigorate me before I started the new project.

一個短假期幫我喺開始新項目之前重新充滿活力。

unsustainable

Adjective形容詞

無法長期維持的;不可持續的

EN

The current level of spending is unsustainable and will lead to financial problems.

目前的支出水平是無法長期維持的,將會導致財務問題。

philosophy

Noun名詞

哲學;人生觀;處事原則

EN

My personal philosophy is to treat everyone with kindness and respect.

我的人生哲學是以友善和尊重的態度對待每一個人。

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sport·
12 Jul, 18:21

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中文導讀

職業單車手 Tadej Pogacar 近日公開呼籲,要求賽事主辦方重新檢視 Tour de France 嘅賽程安排。佢指出極端高溫天氣對運動員構成嚴重威脅,認為現行賽制必須進行根本性改革。呢項訴求反映出氣候變化對體育賽事嘅影響日益嚴重,亦引起外界關注職業運動員喺極端環境下嘅安全保障問題。

Tadej Pogacar urges radical overhaul of Tour de France amid stifling heatwave
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Vocabulary 生字

radical

Adjective形容詞

根本的、徹底的、激進的

EN

The company decided to make radical changes to its management structure to improve efficiency.

公司決定對管理架構進行徹底改革,以提升效率。

overhaul

Noun名詞

全面檢修、徹底改革

EN

The government is planning a major overhaul of the tax system next year.

政府計劃明年對稅務制度進行一次重大改革。

stifling

Adjective形容詞

令人窒息的、悶熱的

EN

We found it hard to breathe in the stifling heat of the crowded room.

喺嗰間擠迫嘅房入面,悶熱嘅空氣令我哋覺得好難呼吸。

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sport·
12 Jul, 17:50

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中文導讀

英國傳媒近日就網球選手 Arthur Fery 嘅身高描述引起爭議。有讀者去信報章,質疑將 5 呎 9 吋嘅成年男性形容為「diminutive」(嬌小)是否恰當。呢類關於語言精準度嘅討論,反映英國社會對文字運用相當敏感,亦係移英港人了解當地媒體文化同社會價值觀嘅一個切入點,提醒大家喺日常溝通中,形容詞嘅選擇往往會影響他人對事實嘅觀感。

Is 5ft 9in Arthur Fery really ‘diminutive’?
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Vocabulary 生字

diminutive

Adjective形容詞

極小的;嬌小的

EN

The actor is quite diminutive in person compared to how he looks on screen.

這位演員本人比他在銀幕上看起來要嬌小得多。

stature

Noun名詞

身高;身形;地位

EN

She has reached a high stature in her professional career through years of hard work.

她憑藉多年的努力,在職業生涯中達到了很高的地位。

decoding

Noun名詞

解碼;解讀

EN

The decoding of complex instructions is essential for assembling this furniture.

解讀複雜的說明書對於組裝這件家具至關重要。

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sport·
12 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

AFL球隊 GWS Giants 近期表現令人刮目相看,喺落後 39 分嘅劣勢下,成功反勝傷兵滿營嘅 Geelong。呢場勝仗證明 GWS Giants 絕對有實力喺季後賽走得更遠。佢哋近期接連擊敗 Fremantle、Brisbane 同 Melbourne 等強隊,反映球隊喺關鍵時刻嘅抗壓能力同戰術執行力都達到爭標水平,係今季賽事值得留意嘅黑馬。

GWS Giants save their best for the best to show they are capable of a deep finals run
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Vocabulary 生字

deficit

Noun名詞

赤字、虧損,或喺比賽中落後嘅分數差距

EN

The company is working hard to reduce its budget deficit.

間公司正努力減少預算赤字。

injury-ravaged

Adjective形容詞

受傷患嚴重困擾嘅,形容隊伍因多人受傷而實力受損

EN

The injury-ravaged team struggled to compete in the final match.

嗰隊受傷患困擾嘅球隊喺決賽中打得好辛苦。

capable

Adjective形容詞

有能力嘅、勝任嘅

EN

She is more than capable of handling the new responsibilities.

佢絕對有能力處理呢啲新職責。

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12 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

Wimbledon 新科冠軍 Noskova 喺奪冠後表現謙遜,佢唔單止專注於網球事業,更表明希望利用自己嘅影響力去回饋社會,幫助弱勢社群。呢種將個人成就轉化為社會價值嘅態度,喺英國體壇相當受重視,亦反映出運動員除咗競技之外,對社會責任嘅承擔。

‘I want to make a difference’: Noskova looks forward to life after Wimbledon triumph
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Vocabulary 生字

trappings

Noun名詞

(與某種地位或生活方式相關的)外在裝飾、排場或附帶事物

EN

He enjoys the success of his career but dislikes the trappings of fame.

佢享受事業成功,但唔鍾意成名後嗰啲排場。

enhanced

Adjective形容詞

增強的、提高的、改善的

EN

The company offers an enhanced benefits package to all new employees.

間公司為所有新員工提供更優厚嘅福利配套。

fortunate

Adjective形容詞

幸運的、好運的

EN

We are very fortunate to have such a supportive community in our neighborhood.

我哋好幸運,喺社區入面有咁多互相支持嘅鄰居。

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sport·
12 Jul, 15:33

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中文導讀

英格蘭欖球隊教練 Steve Borthwick 近期備受壓力,外界期望佢可以參考 Thomas Tuchel 嘅執教風格,大膽起用進攻型球員。呢篇評論指出,球隊若要重拾巔峰,必須徹底釋放球員嘅進攻潛能,唔好再墨守成規。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於「求變」嘅討論,反映咗英國體育界對提升競技水平嘅迫切要求,值得關注。

Pollock, pace and potential offer glimpse of promised land for England
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Vocabulary 生字

emulate

Verb動詞

模仿;效法;盡力趕上

EN

She hopes to emulate her sister's success in the fashion industry.

佢希望可以效法佢家姐喺時裝界嘅成就。

embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受;擁抱(新觀念或改變)

EN

It is important to embrace new technology to stay competitive in the workplace.

喺職場上欣然接受新技術,對保持競爭力好重要。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力;可能性

EN

The young student shows great potential in learning foreign languages.

呢位年輕學生喺學習外語方面展現出極大潛力。

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12 Jul, 13:59

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中文導讀

Brendon McCullum 近期被撤去 England Test coach 一職,佢表示對此感到非常難過,但仍然尊重相關決定。值得留意嘅係,Brendon McCullum 將會留任 England white-ball coach,繼續帶領球隊出戰白球賽事。呢次人事變動反映 England 板球隊喺測試賽表現未如理想,管理層正尋求改變,對於鍾意板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個係近期體壇重要嘅人事調整。

Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach
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Vocabulary 生字

gutted

Adjective形容詞

極度失望、非常難過

EN

I was absolutely gutted when I found out my flight had been cancelled.

當我發現航班被取消時,我感到極度失望。

sack

Verb動詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The company had to sack several employees due to the economic downturn.

由於經濟低迷,公司不得不解僱幾名員工。

respect

Verb動詞

尊重

EN

It is important to respect the privacy of your neighbours when living in a new area.

搬到新社區居住時,尊重鄰居的隱私很重要。

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12 Jul, 01:20

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中文導讀

澳洲欖球隊 Wallabies 近期喺主教練 Joe Schmidt 帶領下表現未如理想,喺對陣 France 嘅賽事中慘敗。雖然球隊嘗試重整旗鼓,但面對強敵依然顯得力不從心。隨住主場 World Cup 逐漸逼近,如果 Wallabies 繼續只係得「間歇性」嘅好表現,而缺乏穩定嘅戰術執行力,恐怕難以喺國際舞台上爭取佳績,對澳洲欖球界嚟講係一大警號。

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery
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Vocabulary 生字

Revival

Noun名詞

復甦、復興,指某樣嘢重新變得受歡迎或成功

EN

The local high street is seeing a revival thanks to several new independent cafes.

多間新開嘅獨立咖啡店令呢條大街重現生機。

Looming

Adjective形容詞

逼近的,通常指令人擔憂嘅事件即將發生

EN

I am feeling quite stressed because of the looming deadline for my project.

因為個項目嘅死線就快到,我感到好大壓力。

Artillery

Noun名詞

大砲、砲兵部隊,喺比喻中指強大嘅攻擊力或資源

EN

The company brought out its heavy artillery by hiring the best consultants in the industry.

間公司出動咗最強嘅資源,聘請咗行內最頂尖嘅顧問。