Sun, Oct 25· 10月25日

9 stories · 27 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 22:33

Kimi Antonelli looks forward to drivers’ title after victory in US Grand Prix

The F1 champion-elect, now two points from his first championship, said: ‘Hopefully we can clinch it soon,’ but Max Verstappen was unhappy with his car

中文導讀

F1 車手 Kimi Antonelli 喺 US Grand Prix 奪冠後,距離贏得年度總冠軍只係差兩分,佢表示希望可以盡快鎖定勝局。雖然 Kimi Antonelli 表現強勢,但 Max Verstappen 對自己架車嘅性能感到唔滿意,反映出車隊喺賽季尾聲嘅競爭依然激烈。對於關注賽車運動嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事嘅結果將會直接影響年度排名,值得留意未來幾場賽事嘅發展。

Kimi Antonelli looks forward to drivers’ title after victory in US Grand Prix
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Vocabulary 生字

clinch

Verb動詞

最終贏得、鎖定(勝利或合約)

EN

The team managed to clinch the deal after weeks of intense negotiations.

中

經過幾星期嘅激烈談判,團隊終於成功鎖定呢單交易。

champion-elect

Noun名詞

準冠軍(指即將贏得冠軍,但尚未正式加冕嘅人)

EN

The champion-elect is expected to receive the trophy at the final ceremony next month.

中

預計準冠軍將會喺下個月嘅頒獎典禮上領取獎盃。

unhappy

Adjective形容詞

唔開心、唔滿意

EN

I am unhappy with the quality of the service provided at the restaurant.

中

我對嗰間餐廳提供嘅服務質素感到唔滿意。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 22:21

Kimi Antonelli storms to US F1 GP victory but is made to wait for title glory

The 20-year-old championship leader won from Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen and should become F1’s youngest world champion next week in Mexico

中文導讀

年僅 20 歲嘅 F1 車手 Kimi Antonelli 喺 US GP 奪冠,擊敗 Charles Leclerc 同 Max Verstappen。雖然佢目前喺積分榜遙遙領先,但仲未正式鎖定年度總冠軍頭銜。呢場勝利令佢距離成為 F1 史上最年輕世界冠軍又近一步,車迷可以留意佢喺 Mexico 站嘅表現,睇下佢係咪可以順利創造歷史。

Kimi Antonelli storms to US F1 GP victory but is made to wait for title glory
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Vocabulary 生字

championship

Noun名詞

錦標賽、冠軍賽或冠軍頭銜

EN

Our local football team is training hard to win the regional championship this year.

中

我哋嘅地區足球隊正努力訓練,希望今年可以贏得地區錦標賽。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利、成功

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory with a dinner after the match.

中

球隊喺賽後食飯慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

leader

Noun名詞

領袖、領導者、領先者

EN

The current leader of the marathon is running at an incredible pace.

中

目前馬拉松嘅領先者正以驚人嘅速度奔跑。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 19:45

NFL today: How to watch Chiefs v Seahawks, TV channels & live stream Sunday 25 October

How will the Kansas City and Seattle fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options

中文導讀

NFL 賽事喺英國亦有唔少捧場客,Kansas City Chiefs 對陣 Seattle Seahawks 呢場波備受關注。對於想喺英國收睇美式足球嘅觀眾,呢篇報道整理咗轉播頻道同網上直播平台資訊,方便大家喺屋企輕鬆追蹤賽事進度,唔使擔心錯過精彩嘅開波時間同直播連結。

NFL today: How to watch Chiefs v Seahawks, TV channels & live stream Sunday 25 October
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Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現;進展;過活

EN

How did you fare in your job interview yesterday?

中

你噚日個見工面試表現點樣?

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影音內容)

EN

We usually stream movies online instead of going to the cinema.

中

我哋通常會喺網上串流睇戲,而唔係去戲院。

option

Noun名詞

選擇;選項

EN

There are several options for travelling to the city centre, including bus and train.

中

去市中心有幾個選擇,包括搭巴士同火車。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 17:57

Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations Championship

Joe Marchant has been recalled to England’s training squad for the Nations Championship next month as Steve Borthwick faces injury disruption to his midfield options

中文導讀

England欖球隊教練Steve Borthwick近期面臨中場球員傷患問題,急需調整陣容。Joe Marchant獲重新徵召加入Nations Championship訓練大軍,呢個決定反映教練團正嘗試填補戰術空缺,以應對即將到來嘅國際賽事。對於關注英國體育嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次調動顯示球隊喺面對傷兵潮時嘅應變策略,亦係球隊陣容重組嘅重要訊號。

Joe Marchant recalled to England training squad for Nations Championship
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Vocabulary 生字

recall

Verb動詞

召回、叫回

EN

The company decided to recall the faulty product from the market immediately.

中

公司決定立即將有問題嘅產品從市場召回。

disruption

Noun名詞

中斷、擾亂、混亂

EN

The heavy snow caused significant disruption to public transport services.

中

大雪對公共交通服務造成嚴重干擾。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

We have several options for dinner tonight, including Italian or Japanese food.

中

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜或者日本菜。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 17:30

Marcus Smith produces timely reminder of his class as Harlequins sink Saracens

Marcus Smith starred for Harlequins in their 33-15 derby victory over Saracens

中文導讀

Harlequins 喺近期嘅打吡戰入面,以 33-15 大勝 Saracens。Marcus Smith 喺比賽中表現亮眼,展現出頂級球員嘅實力,成功幫球隊攞到關鍵勝仗。呢場勝利唔單止係球隊實力嘅證明,亦都令 Marcus Smith 再次成為焦點,證明佢喺球場上嘅影響力依然舉足輕重,係球隊爭勝嘅核心人物。

Marcus Smith produces timely reminder of his class as Harlequins sink Saracens
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Vocabulary 生字

timely

Adjective形容詞

及時的;適時的

EN

The rain was a timely relief for the farmers during the dry season.

中

呢場雨對農夫嚟講係旱季中嘅及時雨。

star

Verb動詞

擔任主角;表現出色

EN

She starred in the school play and received a standing ovation.

中

佢喺學校話劇入面擔任主角,仲得到全場起立鼓掌。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利;成功

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory after the final whistle.

中

球隊喺完場哨聲響起後,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 16:49

England stunned after Shadab Khan’s miraculous century delivers one-wicket win for Pakistan

Shadab Khan made an unbeaten 113 in a thrilling last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf as Pakistan, chasing 242, beat England in a thriller

中文導讀

Pakistan 喺近日一場板球賽事中,憑藉 Shadab Khan 嘅出色表現,喺最後關頭反勝 England。呢場比賽戰況極之激烈,Pakistan 喺落後情況下,靠住 Shadab Khan 嘅關鍵得分成功追趕目標,最終以一 wicket 之差險勝。對於鍾意睇運動比賽嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場戲劇性嘅逆轉絕對係近期體育界嘅熱話,展現咗運動賽事瞬息萬變嘅魅力。

England stunned after Shadab Khan’s miraculous century delivers one-wicket win for Pakistan
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Vocabulary 生字

miraculous

Adjective形容詞

奇蹟般的;不可思議的

EN

The team made a miraculous recovery to win the championship in the final minutes.

中

該隊伍在最後幾分鐘內奇蹟般地恢復狀態,贏得了冠軍。

thrilling

Adjective形容詞

令人興奮的;緊張刺激的

EN

We watched a thrilling movie that kept us on the edge of our seats until the end.

中

我們看了一部緊張刺激的電影,直到最後一刻都讓我們屏息以待。

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未被擊敗的;保持不敗的

EN

The local tennis player remains unbeaten after playing ten matches this season.

中

這位本地網球選手在本賽季打了十場比賽後,依然保持不敗紀錄。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 12:48

The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine

The Dream and Valkyries are tied at 2-2 after four absorbing games. Many in America would rather we revisited the national anthem debate

中文導讀

WNBA 總決賽戰況激烈,Dream 同 Valkyries 喺四場賽事後打成平手。雖然賽事精彩,但美國社會部分輿論卻將焦點轉移到國歌爭議等政治議題上,反映體育賽事喺當地往往難以擺脫政治角力,甚至被部分政治勢力利用嚟製造話題,令原本純粹嘅籃球競技變得複雜化。

The WNBA finals are a basketball wonderland – unless you’re part of the Maga machine
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Vocabulary 生字

absorbing

Adjective形容詞

引人入勝的;極有趣的

EN

I spent an absorbing afternoon reading a classic novel in the park.

中

我喺公園度過咗一個引人入勝嘅下晝,睇咗一本經典小說。

revisit

Verb動詞

重新探討;重提(議題)

EN

We need to revisit our budget plan to see if we can save more money.

中

我哋需要重新探討我哋嘅預算計劃,睇下係咪可以慳多啲錢。

machine

Noun名詞

組織;運作體系(常用於指代政治或權力結構)

EN

The local political machine has been controlling the district for decades.

中

呢個地方嘅政治機器已經控制咗呢個區幾十年。

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 12:04

‘If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this’: Jimmy Anderson confirms Lancashire exit

Jimmy Anderson has expressed regret at how his 25-year spell with Lancashire has come to an end after the club confirmed he will not be offered a new contract

中文導讀

板球傳奇 Jimmy Anderson 近日確認將會離開效力長達 25 年嘅 Lancashire。對於呢段賓主關係以呢種方式告終,Jimmy Anderson 表示感到遺憾,因為球會決定唔再提供新合約。對於 Lancashire 嘅球迷嚟講,呢位老將嘅離隊標誌住一個時代嘅終結,亦反映出職業運動界喺球員合約安排上嘅現實考量。

‘If it was up to me it wouldn’t end like this’: Jimmy Anderson confirms Lancashire exit
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Vocabulary 生字

regret

Noun名詞

遺憾、後悔

EN

I have no regrets about moving to a new city for my career.

中

我對於為了事業搬到新城市居住一事,毫無遺憾。

contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

Make sure you read the terms carefully before signing the rental contract.

中

簽署租約之前,請務必仔細閱讀條款。

confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Could you please confirm the time of our meeting tomorrow?

中

你可以確認一下我們明天開會的時間嗎?

The Guardian
sport·
25 Oct, 10:59

Australia survive almighty Fiji scare to stay unbeaten at Rugby League World Cup

The Kangaroos eventually proved too good for Fiji but not before the hosts were given a run for their money in Brisbane

中文導讀

Australia 喺 Rugby League World Cup 雖然最終擊敗 Fiji,但過程絕唔輕鬆。Fiji 表現相當硬淨,一度令 Australia 陷入苦戰,證明 Fiji 實力唔可以睇小。對於鍾意睇欖球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映出強隊亦會遇上挑戰,賽果往往充滿變數,絕對係近期體壇值得留意嘅精彩對決。

Australia survive almighty Fiji scare to stay unbeaten at Rugby League World Cup
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Vocabulary 生字

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未嘗一敗的;不敗的

EN

The local football team has remained unbeaten throughout the entire season.

中

嗰支本地足球隊喺成個賽季入面都保持不敗。

eventually

Adverb副詞

最終;終於

EN

After hours of searching, I eventually found my lost keys in the kitchen.

中

搵咗幾個鐘之後,我最終喺廚房搵返我啲鎖匙。

scare

Noun名詞

驚嚇;險些失敗的經歷

EN

The sudden fire alarm gave everyone a real scare during the meeting.

中

會議期間突然響起嘅火警鐘嚇親晒所有人。