Wed, Sep 9· 9月9日

18 stories · 54 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 21:32

Ultrarunner Megan Eckert shatters US men’s and women’s records with 636 miles in six days

The American shattered the women’s world record, which she had already set herself, and broke the US men’s mark by more than 30 miles

中文導讀

美國超馬跑手 Megan Eckert 近日喺六日內跑出 636 英里,成功刷新自己保持嘅女子世界紀錄,更打破埋美國男子紀錄,足足領先 30 英里以上。呢項成就展示咗人類耐力嘅極限,亦反映長跑界嘅紀錄正不斷被重新定義,對於關注體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢位運動員嘅毅力絕對值得留意。

Ultrarunner Megan Eckert shatters US men’s and women’s records with 636 miles in six days
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Vocabulary 生字

shatter

Verb動詞

粉碎、打破(紀錄或期望)

EN

The athlete managed to shatter the previous record by several minutes.

嗰位運動員成功將舊紀錄大幅推前咗幾分鐘。

mark

Noun名詞

紀錄、標記、成績

EN

She set a new mark for the highest score in the competition.

佢喺比賽入面創下咗最高分嘅新紀錄。

endurance

Noun名詞

耐力、持久力

EN

Training for a marathon requires a great deal of physical endurance.

訓練馬拉松需要極強嘅身體耐力。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 20:39

‘I’ll be using it again’: Tongue unveils new trick as ‘raw talent’ Razaullah shines

The England fast bowler, who took four wickets, revealed he’s learnt wobble seam from his teammate Ollie Robinson

中文導讀

England fast bowler Razaullah 近期表現亮眼,喺比賽中拎到四個 wickets。佢公開分享自己向隊友 Ollie Robinson 請教咗一招「wobble seam」投球技巧,並成功喺實戰中運用。對於板球愛好者嚟講,呢種隊友之間嘅技術交流,正正係提升團隊競爭力嘅關鍵,亦反映出 Razaullah 願意不斷磨練自己嘅 raw talent,令佢喺國際賽場上更具威脅性。

‘I’ll be using it again’: Tongue unveils new trick as ‘raw talent’ Razaullah shines
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Vocabulary 生字

unveil

Verb動詞

公佈、揭露、展示(新產品或計劃)

EN

The company will unveil its new range of products at the trade fair next month.

公司將會喺下個月嘅貿易展覽上展示佢哋一系列新產品。

raw talent

Noun phrase名詞短語

未經雕琢嘅天賦、天然嘅才能

EN

With proper training, his raw talent could turn him into a world-class athlete.

只要經過適當訓練,佢嗰種未經雕琢嘅天賦可以令佢成為世界級運動員。

shine

Verb動詞

表現出色、發光發熱

EN

She really started to shine once she was given more responsibility at work.

自從喺工作上被賦予更多責任後,佢表現得非常出色。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 20:34

Rybakina claims world No 1 spot with three-set US Open win over Zheng Qinwen

Elena Rybakina has reached the US Open semi-final after beating Zheng Qinwen in three sets, ending Aryna Sabalenka’s 99 consecutive weeks at the top

中文導讀

Elena Rybakina 喺 US Open 擊敗 Zheng Qinwen 殺入四強,呢場勝仗意義重大,因為佢成功終結 Aryna Sabalenka 長達 99 週嘅世界排名第一寶座,正式登上世界第一位置。對於網球迷嚟講,呢場賽事係女子網壇權力交接嘅重要時刻,亦反映出頂尖球手之間競爭極之激烈,戰況相當精彩。

Rybakina claims world No 1 spot with three-set US Open win over Zheng Qinwen
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Vocabulary 生字

Consecutive

Adjective形容詞

連續的,接連不斷的

EN

It has rained for five consecutive days.

已經連續落咗五日雨。

Claim

Verb動詞

奪取,取得(勝利、獎項或地位)

EN

The team managed to claim the championship title after a hard-fought season.

經過艱苦嘅賽季,球隊終於成功奪得冠軍寶座。

Top

Noun名詞

頂峰,最高位置

EN

She worked hard to reach the top of her profession.

佢好努力咁工作,終於達到佢專業領域嘅頂峰。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 19:37

Razaullah offers Pakistan glimpse of audacity even as Babar embodies loss of hope

After the captain underscored his team’s new reality, a fast bowler he didn’t even know was coming gave fans a little of the old dream

中文導讀

Pakistan Cricket Team 近期表現低迷,隊長 Babar Azam 嘅言論反映球隊陷入信心危機。不過,快球手 Razaullah 喺比賽中展現出令人驚喜嘅膽識,為球迷帶嚟久違嘅希望。呢場賽事唔單止係體育競技,更係球隊喺新舊交替時期,面對現實困境與重拾鬥志之間嘅心理博弈,對於關注板球發展嘅移英港人嚟講,係觀察球隊重建進程嘅重要指標。

Razaullah offers Pakistan glimpse of audacity even as Babar embodies loss of hope
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Vocabulary 生字

Audacity

Noun名詞

大膽、勇氣,有時指敢於挑戰常規嘅膽識

EN

It took a lot of audacity to quit a stable job and start a new business from scratch.

辭去穩定嘅工作並從零開始創業,需要好大嘅勇氣。

Underscore

Verb動詞

強調、突顯(某事嘅重要性或嚴重性)

EN

The recent power outage underscores the need for better infrastructure in this area.

最近嘅停電事故突顯咗呢區需要改善基礎設施嘅必要性。

Embody

Verb動詞

體現、代表、具體化

EN

She tries to embody the values of kindness and integrity in everything she does.

佢嘗試喺所有做過嘅事入面,體現善良同正直嘅價值觀。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 18:43

Gay and Brook put England in complete control after Pakistan crumble once more

England lead by 23 runs after at Edgbaston, after 14 wickets tumbled on the opening day

中文導讀

England 喺 Edgbaston 嘅板球賽事中表現強勢,憑藉 Gay 同 Brook 嘅出色發揮,令球隊喺首日賽事結束後取得 23 分領先優勢。Pakistan 嘅擊球手表現未如理想,導致單日合共出現 14 個出局,賽事節奏極快。對於關注英國體育文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映咗 England 喺主場嘅統治力,亦係了解當地板球熱潮嘅好機會。

Gay and Brook put England in complete control after Pakistan crumble once more
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Vocabulary 生字

crumble

Verb動詞

崩潰、瓦解;亦指事物碎裂成粉末

EN

The team began to crumble under the pressure of the final minutes.

球隊喺最後幾分鐘嘅壓力下開始崩潰。

tumble

Verb動詞

跌倒、滾落;亦指數量或價值急劇下降

EN

Share prices continued to tumble throughout the afternoon.

股價喺成個下晝持續急跌。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的、開始的

EN

I was nervous during my opening speech at the conference.

我喺會議嘅開場白期間感到好緊張。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 16:00

AFL finals: where the Brisbane v Adelaide semi-final will be won and lost

The Lions are now on the long road to a premiership three-peat as they host the Crows with a preliminary final clash with the Hawks on the line

中文導讀

Brisbane Lions 正喺度爭取達成 premiership 三連霸,今場對陣 Adelaide Crows 嘅 semi-final 賽事至關重要。勝出者將會獲得寶貴席位,喺 preliminary final 挑戰 Hawthorn Hawks。對於關注澳洲體育文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事係觀察頂尖球隊點樣喺高壓下部署戰術,以及球員點樣應對淘汰賽壓力嘅絕佳機會,亦係融入當地體育話題嘅熱門切入點。

AFL finals: where the Brisbane v Adelaide semi-final will be won and lost
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Vocabulary 生字

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對決或賽事

EN

The upcoming clash between the two top teams is expected to be very exciting.

兩支頂尖球隊即將上演嘅對決預計會非常精彩。

on the line

Idiom慣用語

處於危險之中、懸而未決或作為賭注

EN

He felt nervous because his promotion was on the line during the performance review.

佢感到好緊張,因為佢嘅升職機會喺嗰次表現評估入面懸而未決。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、作東

EN

We are planning to host a small dinner party for our neighbors this weekend.

我哋計劃今個週末為鄰居舉辦一個小型晚餐派對。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 16:00

Circus or spectacular? Either way, NFL’s exercise in cultural exchange has gripped Melbourne

Friday’s game between the 49ers and Rams at the MCG is almost sold out with millions more set to watch on Netflix

中文導讀

NFL 喺 Melbourne 舉行嘅賽事門票即將售罄,吸引數以百萬計觀眾透過 Netflix 收看。呢場活動唔單止係一場體育賽事,更加係美國文化輸出嘅重要嘗試。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類大型跨國體育活動點樣喺當地引起熱潮,反映咗全球化體育產業點樣透過串流平台改變大眾嘅娛樂習慣,值得留意呢種文化交流模式點樣影響當地嘅體育市場生態。

Circus or spectacular? Either way, NFL’s exercise in cultural exchange has gripped Melbourne
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Vocabulary 生字

Spectacular

Noun名詞

壯觀嘅表演或大型活動

EN

The fireworks display at the festival was a true spectacular that left everyone in awe.

節日嘅煙花匯演真係一場壯觀嘅表演,令每個人都嘆為觀止。

Grip

Verb動詞

緊緊抓住;吸引住(注意力或興趣)

EN

The mystery novel was so well-written that it gripped me from the very first page.

呢本懸疑小說寫得太好,由第一頁開始就深深吸引住我。

Exchange

Noun名詞

交流;交換

EN

Cultural exchange programs help students understand different perspectives and traditions.

文化交流計劃有助學生理解唔同嘅觀點同傳統。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 15:15

McIlroy warns tours have ‘decisions to make’ as LIV Golf exodus edges closer

Rory McIlroy believes traditional tours will soon have ‘decisions to make’ as a player exodus from LIV Golf edges closer

中文導讀

高爾夫球壇正面臨重大變局。Rory McIlroy 近日指出,傳統巡迴賽必須盡快作出關鍵決策,應對球員轉投 LIV Golf 嘅趨勢。隨住越來越多頂尖球員考慮離隊,傳統賽事嘅影響力同商業價值正受到嚴峻挑戰,呢場體育界嘅人才流失風波將會點樣收科,值得大家密切關注。

McIlroy warns tours have ‘decisions to make’ as LIV Golf exodus edges closer
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Vocabulary 生字

Exodus

Noun名詞

大批人同時離開某個地方或群體

EN

There was a mass exodus of staff from the company after the new management took over.

新管理層接手後,公司出現咗員工離職潮。

Traditional

Adjective形容詞

傳統的;慣常的

EN

We prefer to follow traditional methods when baking bread at home.

我哋喺屋企整麵包時,比較鍾意用傳統方法。

Decision

Noun名詞

決定;決策

EN

It is a difficult decision to move to a new city, but it might be worth it.

搬去新城市係一個艱難嘅決定,但可能係值得嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 15:15

Ben Shelton wins a night of vomit, sweat and home hopes to triumph at US Open

The 23-year-old’s epic win over Carlos Alcaraz means there is a real chance of an American man winning the US Open for the first time since 2003

中文導讀

美國網球手 Ben Shelton 喺 US Open 擊敗 Carlos Alcaraz,呢場勝仗令美國男子網球界重燃希望。自 2003 年起,美國男單球手一直未能喺本土大滿貫賽事奪冠,Ben Shelton 嘅強勢表現,令當地球迷期待佢可以打破呢個長達二十年嘅宿命,成為新一代嘅網球領軍人物。

Ben Shelton wins a night of vomit, sweat and home hopes to triumph at US Open
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Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Verb動詞

取得勝利、戰勝

EN

It is always a great feeling to triumph over your own fears.

戰勝自己嘅恐懼總係一種好好嘅感覺。

epic

Adjective形容詞

史詩式嘅、極其宏大或艱難嘅

EN

We went on an epic journey across the country last summer.

舊年夏天,我哋進行咗一場史詩式嘅全國之旅。

chance

Noun名詞

機會、可能性

EN

There is a good chance that it will rain later today.

今日遲啲好大機會會落雨。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 14:43

Protesters outside Portsmouth hotel confuse Pakistan U-19 cricket team for asylum-seekers

Anti-immigration protesters gathered outside a Portsmouth hotel were forced to cancel their demonstration after discovering the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team rather than a group of asylum seekers were staying there

中文導讀

近期 Portsmouth 有反移民示威者喺一間酒店外聚集,打算抗議尋求庇護者入住。點知佢哋搞錯咗,入面住嘅其實係 Pakistan U-19 cricket team。呢單烏龍事件反映英國社會對移民議題高度敏感,示威者喺未查證事實下就採取行動,結果令自己尷尬收場,亦顯示咗目前英國社會氣氛相當緊張。

Protesters outside Portsmouth hotel confuse Pakistan U-19 cricket team for asylum-seekers
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Vocabulary 生字

demonstration

Noun名詞

示威、遊行或公開展示

EN

The workers held a peaceful demonstration to demand better working conditions.

工人們舉行了一場和平示威,要求改善工作環境。

asylum-seeker

Noun名詞

尋求庇護者

EN

The local charity provides food and clothing for every asylum-seeker in the community.

這間本地慈善機構為社區內的每一位尋求庇護者提供食物和衣物。

confuse

Verb動詞

混淆、搞錯

EN

It is easy to confuse these two similar products if you do not read the labels carefully.

如果你不仔細閱讀標籤,很容易會搞錯這兩款相似的產品。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 11:28

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

板球運動嘅規則演變,往往源於球場上嘅突發狀況。近期有研究指出,1776年喺Thames附近一場由Lumpy Stevens參與嘅球賽,因為球多次穿過兩支木樁之間而未被擊中,最終促使球證決定喺中間加設第三支木樁。呢個改動奠定咗現代板球「三柱門」嘅基礎,反映咗運動規則點樣透過實戰經驗不斷完善,係板球歷史上一個極具趣味嘅轉捩點。

How Lumpy Stevens and two pubs led to the creation of cricket’s middle stump
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Vocabulary 生字

Employ

Verb動詞

使用、採用(某種方法或策略)

EN

The company decided to employ a new strategy to increase sales.

公司決定採用一套新策略嚟提升銷售額。

Creation

Noun名詞

創造、創立

EN

The creation of this park has provided a great space for local families.

呢個公園嘅落成,為當地家庭提供咗一個好地方。

Reflect

Verb動詞

反映、顯示

EN

His hard work is reflected in his excellent exam results.

佢嘅努力成果反映喺佢優異嘅考試成績上。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 10:25

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Rugby Football Union 決定同 Steve Borthwick 續約至 2028 年 Six Nations 之後。呢個決定反映當局對 Steve Borthwick 嘅信任,亦為佢留低充足時間備戰下年 World Cup。即使球隊表現未如理想,當局亦希望透過延長合約,確保教練團隊有穩定性去部署長遠發展,同時預留空間物色未來接班人。

England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal
A

Vocabulary 生字

extension

Noun名詞

延長、延期

EN

I requested an extension for my essay deadline because I was unwell.

因為我唔舒服,所以我申請咗延長論文嘅截止日期。

identify

Verb動詞

識別、確認、搵出

EN

The manager needs to identify the main cause of the problem before fixing it.

經理喺解決問題之前,需要先搵出問題嘅主要成因。

successor

Noun名詞

接班人、繼任者

EN

The company is currently searching for a successor to the retiring CEO.

公司目前正喺度物色即將退休嘅行政總裁嘅接班人。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 10:00

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Donald Trump 近期頻頻將體育議題政治化,將運動賽事當成宣傳工具。呢種策略令佢成功轉移大眾視線,將輿論焦點引導至佢所設定嘅議題上。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢種操縱媒體嘅手法,有助理解美國政壇點樣透過文化符號去鞏固支持者,亦反映咗政治人物點樣利用大眾對體育嘅熱情嚟避開敏感政策討論,係觀察美國政治風向嘅重要切入點。

An embattled Donald Trump is increasingly using sports as prop
A

Vocabulary 生字

embattled

Adjective形容詞

處於困境的、飽受壓力的

EN

The embattled manager is trying his best to save the company from bankruptcy.

那位處於困境的經理正竭盡全力挽救公司,避免其破產。

prop

Noun名詞

道具、支撐物

EN

The actors used simple wooden chairs as props for the play.

演員們用簡單的木椅作為這場戲劇的道具。

shift

Verb動詞

轉移、改變

EN

We need to shift our focus to more important tasks before the deadline.

我們需要在截止日期前將注意力轉移到更重要的任務上。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 09:04

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

US Open 賽事出現爆冷賽果,Ben Shelton 喺一場極具張力嘅五盤大戰中,擊敗衛冕冠軍 Carlos Alcaraz。呢場比賽打到當地極夜深先分出勝負,創下 US Open 史上最遲完場紀錄。對於網球迷嚟講,呢場賽事展現咗新一代球手嘅強大競爭力,亦令今屆賽事嘅冠軍爭奪戰變得更加難以預測,絕對值得關注。

Ben Shelton dethrones Carlos Alcaraz in five-set thriller after latest US Open finish
A

Vocabulary 生字

dethrone

Verb動詞

廢黜;奪去冠軍寶座

EN

The young challenger managed to dethrone the long-time champion in a stunning match.

嗰位年輕挑戰者喺一場令人震驚嘅比賽中,成功奪去咗長勝冠軍嘅寶座。

thriller

Noun名詞

驚險刺激嘅事物(如電影、比賽或小說)

EN

The final game of the season was a real thriller that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.

今季最後一場比賽真係好刺激,令到所有人全程都緊張到坐唔定。

defence

Noun名詞

防禦;衛冕(體育賽事中)

EN

She is currently focused on the defence of her title in the upcoming national competition.

佢目前正專注於喺即將舉行嘅全國比賽中衛冕佢嘅冠軍頭銜。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 09:00

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中文導讀

NFL 新賽季即將開鑼,傳媒開始預測邊隊球隊有力挑戰 Rams 嘅霸主地位。除咗冠軍爭奪戰,專家亦針對 MVP 同埋潛力新人進行分析,仲預測邊啲球隊可能會表現失準。對於鍾意美式足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢份賽季前瞻係了解聯賽格局同埋關注焦點嘅重要參考,唔好錯過各路專家嘅專業點評。

NFL 2026 season predictions: which teams can bring down the Rams juggernaut?
A

Vocabulary 生字

juggernaut

Noun名詞

勢不可擋嘅強大力量或組織

EN

The company has become a marketing juggernaut in the retail industry.

呢間公司已經成為零售業入面勢不可擋嘅營銷巨頭。

rookie

Noun名詞

新手、新秀(通常指運動員或職場新人)

EN

The rookie performed exceptionally well during his first week at the office.

呢位新同事喺辦公室返工第一星期表現得非常出色。

disaster

Noun名詞

災難、徹底失敗嘅事

EN

The dinner party was a complete disaster because I burnt the main course.

嗰場晚宴簡直係一場災難,因為我燒燶咗主菜。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 06:31

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中文導讀

North Melbourne 前教練 Alastair Clarkson 近期離職後嘅言論,反映咗體育界處理傳奇人物去留嘅兩難。當球會面對表現下滑,要決定係咪要同功勳教練分道揚鑣,往往會引發極大爭議。呢件事突顯咗職業運動入面,球會管理層同教練之間嘅信任危機,亦係體育界常見嘅管治挑戰,值得關注運動產業點樣平衡尊重傳奇同球隊未來發展。

From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson kneecapping shows the difficulty of moving on an AFL legend
A

Vocabulary 生字

Recrimination

Noun名詞

互相指責;反唇相譏

EN

The argument ended in bitter recrimination between the two colleagues.

呢場爭論最終演變成兩位同事之間嘅互相指責。

Highlight

Verb動詞

強調;突顯

EN

The report highlights the need for better public transport in the city.

呢份報告突顯咗城市入面改善公共交通嘅必要性。

Impossible

Adjective形容詞

不可能的;難以處理的

EN

It is almost impossible to find a parking space in the town centre during weekends.

喺週末期間,想喺市中心搵個泊車位簡直係難過登天。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 06:24

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中文導讀

NFL 近日喺 Melbourne 舉行常規賽,表面上係為咗商業利益,但其實 NFL 嘅長遠目標係推廣「腰旗橄欖球」(flag football)。透過呢次國際賽事,NFL 希望向國際奧委會展示呢項運動嘅普及性同商業潛力,從而增加佢哋喺未來奧運會正式列入比賽項目嘅籌碼,令橄欖球運動可以衝出美國,喺全球體壇佔一席位。

More than a game: NFL hopes Melbourne visit will advance case for Olympic flag football
A

Vocabulary 生字

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相;初次登場

EN

The company will make its market debut next month.

這家公司將於下個月首次在市場亮相。

significant

Adjective形容詞

相當大的;顯著的;重要的

EN

There has been a significant increase in the number of people working from home.

在家工作的人數有了顯著的增加。

advance

Verb動詞

促進;推動;使向前發展

EN

The new policy is designed to advance the cause of environmental protection.

這項新政策旨在推動環境保護事業。

The Guardian
sport·
9 Sept, 01:33

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中文導讀

喺 Arthur Ashe Stadium 舉行嘅 US Open 男單賽事出現咗一場經典激戰。美國球手 Frances Tiafoe 喺落後兩盤,兼且距離輸波只差兩分嘅絕境下,展現出極強韌性,最終成功逆轉擊敗同胞 Alex Michelsen。呢場馬拉松式對決足足打咗 4 小時 38 分鐘,Frances Tiafoe 憑藉過人嘅心理質素反勝,絕對係近期網壇最精彩嘅戲碼之一,值得球迷留意。

Tiafoe completes epic comeback to break Michelsen’s heart at US Open
A

Vocabulary 生字

comeback

Noun名詞

捲土重來、逆轉勝、復出

EN

The team made an incredible comeback in the second half to win the match.

球隊喺下半場上演咗一場不可思議嘅逆轉勝,最終贏得比賽。

defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、挫敗

EN

It is important to learn how to handle defeat gracefully in any competition.

喺任何比賽入面,學識點樣大方接受失敗都好重要。

instant

Adjective形容詞

即時的、瞬間的

EN

The new policy was an instant success and received positive feedback from the public.

呢項新政策取得即時成功,並得到公眾正面回應。