Thu, Sep 10· 9月10日

14 stories · 42 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 19:54

England’s Dan Lawrence delighted with form as Pakistan say: judge us by the next tour

Dan Lawrence was annoyed at his failure to reach 100 but said he was ‘really happy’ with his recent performances, while Pakistan’s batting coach hailed his team’s future potentnial

中文導讀

England 板球手 Dan Lawrence 近期表現亮眼,雖然未能喺比賽中取得 100 分令佢感到少許遺憾,但佢對自己嘅狀態感到滿意。另一邊廂,Pakistan 隊嘅打擊教練就對球隊未來潛力充滿信心,並呼籲外界透過下一次巡迴賽嘅表現嚟評價球隊實力。呢場賽事反映咗兩隊喺調整陣容後,正積極為未來嘅國際賽事部署,對於關注板球運動嘅移英港人嚟講,係觀察兩隊實力消長嘅好機會。

England’s Dan Lawrence delighted with form as Pakistan say: judge us by the next tour
A

Vocabulary 生字

delighted

Adjective形容詞

感到非常高興或欣喜

EN

I was delighted to receive an invitation to the wedding.

收到婚禮邀請令我感到非常高興。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力、可能性

EN

The new employee shows great potential for a leadership role.

這位新員工在領導職位上展現出極大的潛力。

performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

Her performance in the final exam was better than expected.

她在期末考試中的表現比預期中更好。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 19:51

Tiafoe v Shelton semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils

Veteran Frenchman bowed out in New York but the clash of two black players in the last four of the men’s singles is testament to his effect

中文導讀

US Open 男單四強出現 Tiafoe 同 Shelton 兩位黑人球手對壘,呢個畫面被視為網壇一大里程碑。雖然法國老將 Gaël Monfils 喺紐約賽事止步,但佢多年嚟推動網球多元化嘅努力,被認為係促成呢種新氣象嘅關鍵。呢場賽事唔單止係技術嘅比拼,更象徵緊網球運動喺種族多元發展上嘅重要進步,反映出新一代球手正逐步接棒,延續前輩嘅影響力。

Tiafoe v Shelton semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils
A

Vocabulary 生字

Veteran

Noun名詞

經驗豐富嘅老手、資深人士

EN

The veteran teacher shared her classroom management tips with the new staff.

呢位資深教師同新同事分享佢嘅課室管理心得。

Testament

Noun名詞

證明、見證(通常指某樣嘢成功嘅證據)

EN

Her promotion is a testament to her hard work and dedication over the years.

佢獲得升職,係對佢多年嚟努力同付出嘅最佳證明。

Clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對壘、交鋒

EN

The clash between the two top teams will decide who wins the championship.

兩支頂尖隊伍嘅交鋒將會決定邊個贏得冠軍。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 19:05

Ollie Robinson’s feats against Pakistan have yet to convince England’s old guard

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have praised the bowler’s exploits this summer, but question whether he can do it against better teams on flatter pitches

中文導讀

英格蘭板球隊投手 Ollie Robinson 近期表現亮眼,但兩位傳奇球星 Stuart Broad 同 Jimmy Anderson 依然有保留。佢哋認為 Ollie Robinson 雖然喺今個夏季賽事表現出色,但面對更強對手或者喺較平坦嘅球場上,佢嘅實力仲未完全證明到自己。呢種對新秀嘅嚴格審視,反映出英格蘭板球界對未來陣容嘅高標準要求,亦係球隊保持競爭力嘅關鍵。

Ollie Robinson’s feats against Pakistan have yet to convince England’s old guard
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Vocabulary 生字

convince

Verb動詞

說服;使確信

EN

I need to convince my landlord to fix the broken heater before winter arrives.

我需要說服房東喺冬天嚟臨前整好個壞咗嘅暖爐。

exploit

Noun名詞

英勇事蹟;功績

EN

The local newspaper published a story about the firefighter's heroic exploits during the rescue.

當地報紙刊登咗一篇關於消防員喺救援期間英勇事蹟嘅報道。

flat

Adjective形容詞

平坦的;平淡的

EN

The landscape in this part of the country is very flat, making it perfect for cycling.

呢個地區嘅地勢非常平坦,好適合踩單車。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:32

World Rugby float plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate

World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the unions to do so

中文導讀

World Rugby 近期計劃將 Six Nations 賽事搬到 US 舉行,並提供財政誘因鼓勵各個 Rugby Union 參與。不過,England 方面似乎唔太支持呢個提議,未必會派隊出賽。對於鍾意睇 Rugby 嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個計劃如果落實,將會係呢項傳統賽事嘅重大變革,值得留意後續發展會唔會影響賽事嘅傳統氛圍。

World Rugby float plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate
A

Vocabulary 生字

Staged

Verb動詞

舉辦、籌劃(活動或表演)

EN

The local community center staged a charity concert to raise funds for the library.

社區中心舉辦了一場慈善音樂會,為圖書館籌集資金。

Incentive

Noun名詞

誘因、激勵措施

EN

The company offers a bonus as an incentive for employees to finish the project ahead of schedule.

公司提供獎金作為誘因,鼓勵員工提前完成項目。

Participate

Verb動詞

參與、參加

EN

We encourage everyone to participate in the neighborhood cleanup event this weekend.

我們鼓勵每個人參加這週末的社區清潔活動。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:30

Glowing javelins and a $10m prize fund usher in a brave new world for track and field

The Ultimate Championship aims to revolutionise the sport with promises of bigger prize money and a greater role for athletes

中文導讀

田徑界迎來重大改革,全新賽事 The Ultimate Championship 宣佈成立,透過高額獎金同創新科技,例如發光標槍,試圖將田徑運動商業化同娛樂化。呢個計劃旨在提升運動員嘅地位同收入,改變傳統田徑比賽嘅運作模式,對全球體育產業嘅未來發展具有指標性意義,值得關注。

Glowing javelins and a $10m prize fund usher in a brave new world for track and field
A

Vocabulary 生字

Revolutionise

Verb動詞

徹底改革;在某個領域帶來革命性變化

EN

The new software will revolutionise the way we manage our daily tasks.

呢套新軟件將會徹底改變我哋管理日常事務嘅方式。

Fund

Noun名詞

資金;專款;基金

EN

They have set up a fund to support local community projects.

佢哋設立咗一筆資金嚟支持本地社區項目。

Usher in

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

開創;開啟(新時代或新階段)

EN

The invention of the internet ushered in a new era of global communication.

互聯網嘅發明開啟咗全球通訊嘅新時代。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:10

England bat Pakistan out of third Test before Robinson moves in for the kill

England are potentially eight wickets away from victory in the third Test at Edgbaston, restricting Pakistan to 52 for two with a 268-run lead on day two

中文導讀

England 喺 Edgbaston 舉行嘅第三場 Test 賽事表現強勢,目前以 268 分領先 Pakistan。England 嘅投球手表現出色,成功將 Pakistan 嘅得分限制喺 52 分並取得兩個 wicket。如果 England 喺餘下賽事保持呢個節奏,好大機會可以贏出呢場比賽,繼續喺系列賽建立優勢,值得留意 England 嘅防守策略點樣令對手陷入苦戰。

England bat Pakistan out of third Test before Robinson moves in for the kill
A

Vocabulary 生字

potentially

Adverb副詞

可能地、潛在地

EN

This new policy could potentially save us a lot of money in the long run.

呢項新政策長遠嚟講可能幫我哋慳返唔少錢。

restrict

Verb動詞

限制、約束

EN

The local council decided to restrict parking in the city centre to reduce traffic.

地方議會決定限制市中心嘅泊車位,以減少交通擠塞。

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。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:07

‘She’s buzzing’: Charley Hull to face world No 1 Nelly Korda in Solheim Cup opener

The opening foursomes of the Solheim Cup on Friday will see Europe’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad take on USA’s Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz

中文導讀

Solheim Cup 賽事即將開鑼,焦點賽事落在歐洲隊嘅 Charley Hull 同 Lottie Woad,對戰美國隊嘅 Nelly Korda 同 Allisen Corpuz。Charley Hull 對呢場頂尖對決表現得相當興奮,呢場 foursomes 賽事被視為賽事嘅重頭戲,亦係高爾夫球界近期最受矚目嘅焦點,球迷絕對唔可以錯過呢場高手過招。

‘She’s buzzing’: Charley Hull to face world No 1 Nelly Korda in Solheim Cup opener
A

Vocabulary 生字

buzzing

Adjective形容詞

感到非常興奮、雀躍或充滿期待

EN

I am absolutely buzzing about my upcoming holiday to the coast.

我對即將到來嘅海邊假期感到非常興奮。

opener

Noun名詞

開場節目、首場比賽或揭幕戰

EN

The band played a slow song as the opener for their concert.

樂隊以一首慢歌作為演唱會嘅開場。

take on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

對抗、挑戰或與某人進行比賽

EN

Our local football team will take on the national champions this weekend.

我哋嘅地區足球隊將會喺呢個週末挑戰全國冠軍。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 17:12

Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement at Ferrari despite Monza clash with Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton stated Ferrari ‘needs to probably change’ its stance on having no rules of engagement between its drivers

中文導讀

Lewis Hamilton 近日公開表示,Ferrari 車隊應該重新考慮現時對車手之間「無限制競爭」嘅政策。事緣 Monza 賽事期間,Lewis Hamilton 與隊友 Charles Leclerc 發生碰撞,令佢認為車隊必須訂立更明確嘅內部規範,以避免類似衝突再次發生,確保車隊整體利益不受影響。

Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement at Ferrari despite Monza clash with Leclerc
A

Vocabulary 生字

Engagement

Noun名詞

參與、約定、交戰

EN

The company is trying to increase customer engagement through social media.

這間公司正嘗試透過社交媒體提升客戶參與度。

Stance

Noun名詞

立場、態度

EN

What is your stance on the new policy regarding flexible working hours?

你對於關於彈性工作時間的新政策有什麼立場?

Conflict

Noun名詞

衝突、矛盾

EN

They had a minor conflict over how to decorate the living room.

他們對於如何裝飾客廳產生了輕微的衝突。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 16:00

Fremantle frenzy turns to fear as AFL finals straight-sets exit draws near

Dockers fans’ optimism is on the brink of turning into despair with the minor premiers needing to beat the Cats to keep their premiership dreams alive

中文導讀

Fremantle Dockers 喺 AFL 季後賽表現備受關注,球迷原本對球隊奪冠充滿期望,但隨住球隊面臨淘汰邊緣,氣氛由興奮轉為憂慮。呢場對陣 Cats 嘅關鍵賽事,將決定球隊係咪可以繼續爭奪總冠軍,亦係考驗球隊心理質素嘅重要時刻。

Fremantle frenzy turns to fear as AFL finals straight-sets exit draws near
A

Vocabulary 生字

Optimism

Noun名詞

樂觀,樂觀態度

EN

Maintaining a sense of optimism is important when looking for a new job.

搵工嘅時候,保持樂觀心態好重要。

Despair

Noun名詞

絕望,失望

EN

The team felt a sense of despair after losing the match in the final minute.

球隊喺最後一分鐘輸咗場波之後,感到非常絕望。

Brink

Noun名詞

邊緣,臨界點

EN

The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if they do not change their strategy.

如果間公司唔改變策略,就快要面臨破產邊緣。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 15:25

Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment

The 16-year-old junior from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s much more than a parlor trick

中文導讀

網球界近期出現一位年僅 16 歲嘅 Denver 青少年選手,佢喺 US Open 展現出極罕見嘅雙手正手打法,完全放棄反手拍。呢種唔按牌理出牌嘅技術唔單止係表演性質,更令網球界重新思考傳統訓練模式。呢位選手嘅表現證明,創新風格喺競技體育入面依然有極大潛力,值得留意佢未來喺職業賽場嘅發展。

Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment
A

Vocabulary 生字

unorthodox

Adjective形容詞

非傳統的、破格的

EN

He uses an unorthodox method to solve complex problems at work.

佢用一種非傳統嘅方法去解決工作上複雜嘅難題。

experiment

Noun名詞

實驗、嘗試

EN

The chef is conducting an experiment with new ingredients for the menu.

廚師正喺度嘗試用新食材去設計餐牌。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力、可能性

EN

This old house has a lot of potential to become a beautiful family home.

呢間舊屋好有潛力改造成一個靚嘅家庭居所。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 10:00

‘Jackie Robinson of golf’: the forgotten story of Black pioneer Ted Rhodes

The man mentioned by Tiger Woods after his first Masters win paved the way for generations of Black golfers, reintegrating the US Open and challenging the PGA

中文導讀

Tiger Woods 曾經公開致敬嘅 Ted Rhodes,係美國高爾夫球壇嘅先驅。佢喺種族隔離政策下,勇敢挑戰 PGA 嘅不公制度,成功令 US Open 重新開放畀黑人球手參加。呢篇報道回顧 Ted Rhodes 點樣為後世球手爭取平權,係了解美國體育史同種族平權運動發展嘅重要一頁,值得移英港人細閱。

‘Jackie Robinson of golf’: the forgotten story of Black pioneer Ted Rhodes
A

Vocabulary 生字

pioneer

Noun名詞

先驅、開拓者

EN

She was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy research.

她是再生能源研究領域的先驅。

reintegrate

Verb動詞

使重新融入、使恢復完整

EN

The charity helps to reintegrate homeless people back into society.

這間慈善機構協助無家可歸者重新融入社會。

challenge

Verb動詞

質疑、挑戰

EN

It is important to challenge unfair practices in the workplace.

質疑職場中的不公做法是很重要的。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 08:01

Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii won’t specialise in one on-field role yet as Australia coach Les Kiss faces multiple selection conundrums

中文導讀

澳洲欖球界新星 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 近期備受關注,教練 Les Kiss 正面對陣容調配難題。Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 表明現階段唔會局限於單一位置,保持開放態度以應對 Rugby World Cup 嘅挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類運動員點樣喺高壓環境下保持靈活性,同埋教練點樣喺人才濟濟嘅情況下做決策,都係了解當地體育文化同管理思維嘅好切入點。

Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup
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Vocabulary 生字

specialise

Verb動詞

專攻;專門研究;專門從事

EN

Many doctors choose to specialise in a specific field after completing their general training.

好多醫生喺完成基本培訓後,都會選擇專攻某個特定領域。

conundrum

Noun名詞

難題;複雜問題

EN

Deciding how to balance a full-time job with family responsibilities is a common conundrum for many people.

點樣平衡全職工作同家庭責任,係好多人共同面對嘅難題。

mindset

Noun名詞

心態;思維模式

EN

Having a positive mindset can significantly improve your ability to overcome daily challenges.

擁有正面嘅心態可以顯著提升你克服日常挑戰嘅能力。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 07:00

Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a post-Test cricketer – or could he revolutionise the format?

The 15-year-old is tailor-made for short-form cricket, but he may just have the power to reimagine red-ball batting

中文導讀

年僅 15 歲嘅 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 喺板球界備受矚目。雖然佢嘅打法被視為係短賽制嘅料子,但唔少評論員開始討論,佢係咪具備足夠潛力去改變傳統紅球板球(Test cricket)嘅節奏。呢位新星嘅出現,令體育界重新思考傳統賽制喺現代競技環境下嘅演變空間,亦反映出板球運動正經歷緊技術革新嘅關鍵時刻。

Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a post-Test cricketer – or could he revolutionise the format?
A

Vocabulary 生字

tailor-made

Adjective形容詞

度身訂造的;非常適合的

EN

This apartment is tailor-made for a young couple looking for their first home.

呢間公寓係為想搵首個安樂窩嘅年輕夫婦度身訂造。

reimagine

Verb動詞

重新構思;重新想像

EN

The architect plans to reimagine the old warehouse as a modern community centre.

建築師計劃將舊倉庫重新構思成現代化嘅社區中心。

format

Noun名詞

格式;編排;形式

EN

The workshop will follow an interactive format to encourage participation.

工作坊將會採用互動形式,以鼓勵大家參與。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 02:26

Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape

Coco Gauff says belief carried her through 12 double faults and two match points as she fought past Mirra Andreeva at Flushing Meadows

中文導讀

網球新星 Coco Gauff 喺 US Open 展現強大心理質素。即使比賽期間出現 12 次發球雙錯誤,加上面對兩次被對手 Mirra Andreeva 攞到決勝分嘅危機,佢依然憑住極度自信成功逆轉勝。呢場賽事反映職業運動員點樣喺極大壓力下,透過自我激勵克服技術失誤,對移英港人嚟講,呢種喺逆境中保持信念嘅心態,絕對值得參考。

Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape
A

Vocabulary 生字

delusional

Adjective形容詞

妄想的、不切實際的(在文中指極度自信到近乎瘋狂的程度)

EN

He has a delusional belief that he can win the lottery every single week.

他有一種不切實際的妄想,認為自己每週都能中彩票。

escape

Noun名詞

逃脫、險勝(指在困境中成功脫險)

EN

The team made a narrow escape from defeat in the final minutes of the game.

球隊在比賽最後幾分鐘驚險地避開了失敗。

belief

Noun名詞

信念、信心

EN

You need to have a strong belief in your own abilities to succeed in a new career.

你需要對自己的能力有堅定的信念,才能在新的職業生涯中取得成功。