Tue, Jun 2· 6月2日

59 stories · 177 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
2 Jun, 23:27

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中文導讀

Manchester United 喺轉會市場有新動作,以 3,500 萬英鎊簽入 Éderson,成為 Carrick 上任後首位加盟球員。預計喺英國時間下個月初完成體檢後正式簽約。呢單交易反映球會喺新管理層帶領下,正積極進行陣容重組,球迷可以留意呢位新兵加盟後對球隊戰術嘅影響。

Manchester United tie up £35m deal to make Éderson first signing of Carrick reign
A

Vocabulary 生字

tie up

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

達成協議、完成交易或安排

EN

We managed to tie up the contract details before the deadline.

我哋喺限期前成功達成合約細節。

signing

Noun名詞

新簽約嘅球員或成員

EN

The company's latest signing has brought a lot of fresh ideas to the team.

公司最新聘請嘅員工為團隊帶嚟好多新點子。

medical

Noun名詞

體格檢查(通常指入職或入隊前嘅健康評估)

EN

You will need to pass a medical before starting your new job.

你喺開始新工作前需要通過體格檢查。

The Guardian
news·
2 Jun, 22:03

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中文導讀

Southampton 近日發生 Henry Nowak 命案,引發當地示威並演變成警民衝突。雖然 Henry Nowak 家屬公開呼籲大眾唔好利用呢宗悲劇製造社會分化,但現場氣氛依然緊張。作為移英港人,留意呢類社區治安事件有助了解當地社會矛盾,亦要關注英國時間週末期間,示威活動可能對交通同公共秩序造成嘅影響,出入記得留意最新交通資訊。

Protesters clash with police in Southampton over Henry Nowak murder
A

Vocabulary 生字

Clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對抗

EN

The protest turned into a violent clash between the crowd and the authorities.

示威活動演變成群眾與當局之間的暴力衝突。

Division

Noun名詞

分歧、分裂

EN

The new policy has caused a deep division among the local residents.

這項新政策在當地居民之間造成了嚴重的分歧。

Plea

Noun名詞

懇求、請求

EN

The charity issued an urgent plea for donations to help those in need.

該慈善機構發出了緊急呼籲,請求捐款以幫助有需要的人。

The Guardian
sport·
2 Jun, 22:02

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中文導讀

England 女子板球隊喺 Taunton 嘅 T20 系列賽入面,憑住 Alice Capsey 同 Heather Knight 嘅出色表現,成功追趕 181 分嘅目標,以壓倒性姿態擊敗 India。呢場勝仗唔單止展現咗球隊喺高壓下嘅得分能力,仲確立咗佢哋喺國際賽事嘅強勢地位,對之後嘅系列賽走勢極具指標性意義。

Alice Capsey and Heather Knight guide England to T20 series win over India
A

Vocabulary 生字

partnership

Noun名詞

合作、夥伴關係

EN

The two companies formed a partnership to develop new technology.

兩間公司建立咗合作夥伴關係,共同開發新技術。

target

Noun名詞

目標、指標

EN

We need to work harder to reach our monthly sales target.

我哋需要更加努力,先可以達到每月嘅銷售目標。

brilliant

Adjective形容詞

卓越的、出色的

EN

She gave a brilliant performance at the concert last night.

佢喺昨晚嘅音樂會入面有極其出色嘅表演。

The Guardian
football·
2 Jun, 21:58

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中文導讀

喺英國時間星期一舉行嘅國際友誼賽,Wales 足球員 Lewis Koumas 喺補時階段射入關鍵一球,成功以 1-1 逼和 Ghana。呢場賽事係 Ghana 出戰世界盃前最後一場熱身賽,Lewis Koumas 嘅入球令 Ghana 臨門失手,未能以勝利姿態出發。對於關注國際足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場波展現咗補時階段嘅戲劇性,亦反映咗球隊喺大賽前夕嘅狀態調整。

Lewis Koumas snatches Wales draw to ruin Ghana’s World Cup sendoff
A

Vocabulary 生字

equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分嘅入球

EN

The team scored a late equaliser to secure a point in the league match.

球隊喺聯賽尾段射入追平一球,成功攞到一分。

warm-up

Adjective / Noun形容詞 / 名詞

熱身(準備活動)

EN

It is important to do a proper warm-up before starting your exercise routine.

開始運動前做適當嘅熱身好重要。

snatch

Verb動詞

搶奪、奪得(通常指喺最後關頭成功取得)

EN

She managed to snatch a victory in the final seconds of the competition.

佢喺比賽最後幾秒成功奪得勝利。

The Guardian
news·
2 Jun, 21:28

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 喺英國時間星期一呼籲國民保持冷靜,事關 Henry Nowak 遇害案被極右翼勢力利用,試圖煽動針對特定族群嘅仇恨。Keir Starmer 強調,受害者家屬已經公開要求各界唔好將呢單悲劇政治化。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國社會近期因移民議題變得緊張,大家喺網上或日常生活中,要留意呢類煽動性言論,避免捲入不必要嘅社會衝突。

Starmer urges calm as far right seeks to exploit Henry Nowak murder
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exploit

Verb動詞

利用;剝削;不公平地使用(某事物)以獲取利益

EN

Some companies exploit their workers by paying them less than the minimum wage.

有些公司透過支付低於最低工資的薪水來剝削員工。

Plea

Noun名詞

懇求;請求;辯解

EN

The charity issued a desperate plea for donations to help those affected by the flood.

該慈善機構發出了急切的捐款請求,以幫助受洪水影響的災民。

Target

Verb動詞

以……為目標;針對

EN

The marketing team decided to target young professionals for their new range of products.

行銷團隊決定將新系列產品的目標客群鎖定為年輕專業人士。

The Guardian
football·
2 Jun, 20:00

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中文導讀

2026年 World Cup 將會喺 US、Mexico 同 Canada 舉行,主辦城市嘅球迷雖然期待盛事,但對 Fifa 嘅商業決定同埋門票定價感到極度不滿。呢篇報道反映咗當地居民擔心大型賽事帶嚟嘅社會成本,同埋政客缺乏長遠規劃。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類關於大型活動對社區影響嘅討論,其實同英國舉辦大型賽事時嘅爭議好相似,值得留意當地人點樣表達訴求。

‘Excited but wary’: fans in the 16 host cities share their hopes and fears before the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

wary

Adjective形容詞

謹慎的、提防的、警惕的

EN

I am a bit wary of buying second-hand electronics online.

我對於喺網上買二手電子產品有啲戒心。

dispatch

Noun名詞

通訊、快訊、派遣

EN

The journalist sent a daily dispatch from the remote village.

嗰位記者每日由偏遠村莊發送通訊。

priority

Noun名詞

優先事項、首要任務

EN

My top priority this week is to finish the project before the deadline.

我呢個星期嘅首要任務係喺限期前完成個項目。

The Guardian
football·
2 Jun, 19:33

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中文導讀

英格蘭國家隊領隊 Thomas Tuchel 決定將象徵核心地位嘅 10 號球衣交畀 Jude Bellingham,反映佢喺未來世界盃部署中嘅重要性。呢個安排唔單止係對 Jude Bellingham 實力嘅肯定,亦預示球隊戰術將會圍繞佢建立,係英格蘭備戰世界盃嘅關鍵一步,球迷可以留意佢喺新戰術體系下嘅表現。

Jude Bellingham handed World Cup boost for England after being given No 10 shirt
A

Vocabulary 生字

coveted

Adjective形容詞

令人垂涎的、夢寐以求的

EN

She finally won the coveted award after years of hard work.

經過多年努力,她終於贏得了那個夢寐以求的獎項。

campaign

Noun名詞

(為達成特定目標而進行的)一系列活動、運動

EN

The local community started a campaign to improve road safety in the neighborhood.

當地社區發起了一項運動,旨在改善鄰里的道路安全。

boost

Noun名詞

激勵、提升、促進

EN

Getting a promotion gave him a huge boost in confidence.

獲得晉升讓他信心大增。

The Guardian
sport·
2 Jun, 19:10

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中文導讀

國際板球理事會(ICC)近日宣佈暫停 Cricket Canada 嘅會籍,原因係有指控指該隊伍受到印度黑幫勢力滲透同操控。呢單醜聞反映體育界正面臨嚴重嘅貪腐風險,亦令外界關注體育組織點樣防範犯罪集團干預賽事公正性。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞提醒大家喺關注體育賽事之餘,亦要留意體育組織嘅管治透明度同誠信問題。

Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption
A

Vocabulary 生字

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控;聲稱(指未經證實嘅指責)

EN

The company is investigating the allegation of misconduct against the manager.

公司正喺度調查針對嗰位經理行為不當嘅指控。

Suspend

Verb動詞

暫停;中止;懸掛

EN

The gym decided to suspend all classes until the building repairs are finished.

健身室決定暫停所有課程,直到建築物維修完成為止。

Influence

Verb動詞

影響;左右

EN

Don't let your friends influence your decision about which career path to choose.

唔好俾你啲朋友影響你對揀邊條職業道路嘅決定。

The Guardian
sport·
2 Jun, 19:00

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中文導讀

Brendon McCullum 執教 England 隊四年,當年以大膽進攻風格「Bazball」震撼球壇。如今 England 隊喺英國時間星期四迎戰 New Zealand,雖然球隊承諾會「稍微進化」戰術,但呢場賽事標誌住一個循環。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種喺傳統運動中尋求革新嘅精神,反映咗英國文化點樣喺堅持傳統之餘,同時保持靈活變通,值得大家留意佢哋點樣喺新形勢下調整策略。

Bazball comes full circle with a promise to ‘evolve slightly’ as New Zealand roll into town
A

Vocabulary 生字

evolve

Verb動詞

演變、進化、逐步發展

EN

The way we work has evolved significantly since the pandemic.

自從疫情之後,我哋嘅工作模式已經有咗好大嘅演變。

approach

Noun名詞

方法、處理方式、途徑

EN

We need a new approach to solve this recurring problem.

我哋需要一個新嘅方法去解決呢個反覆出現嘅問題。

opposition

Noun名詞

對手、反對者

EN

The team studied their opposition carefully before the big match.

球隊喺大賽前仔細研究咗佢哋嘅對手。

The Guardian
football·
2 Jun, 18:51

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中文導讀

Manchester United 女足核心 Ella Toone 嘅合約仲有一年就到期,佢近日公開表示會認真考慮未來去向,尋求最適合自己發展嘅路。作為球隊嘅靈魂人物,佢嘅去留將會直接影響 Manchester United 喺女子超級聯賽嘅競爭力,亦係球迷目前最關注嘅轉會焦點。

Ella Toone weighs up Manchester United future after tough campaign
A

Vocabulary 生字

weigh up

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

權衡、仔細考慮(利弊或選擇)

EN

I am weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a new city for my career.

我正喺度權衡為咗事業搬去新城市嘅利弊。

campaign

Noun名詞

(體育賽事中嘅)賽季表現、活動或運動

EN

The team had a very successful campaign this year, winning three major trophies.

呢支隊伍今年賽季表現非常出色,贏咗三個主要獎盃。

long-term

Adjective形容詞

長期的

EN

It is important to have a long-term financial plan when you start a new business.

當你開始做新生意嗰陣,有一個長期嘅財務計劃係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
politics·
2 Jun, 18:43

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中文導讀

Reform UK 領袖 Nigel Farage 近期面臨黨內右翼勢力壓力,擔心被搶走風頭,於是針對 Henry Nowak 遇害案發聲。呢件事反映英國政壇右翼民粹主義抬頭,Nigel Farage 試圖透過回應社會憤怒嚟鞏固支持度。移英港人需留意呢類政治動態,因為佢哋嘅言論往往會影響英國社會對移民政策同治安嘅討論方向。

Faced with being outflanked by those to his right, Farage seeks to channel public anger
A

Vocabulary 生字

Outflank

Verb動詞

以智取勝;繞過側翼;在競爭中勝過對手

EN

The company launched a new marketing campaign to outflank its main competitors.

這間公司發起了一場新的營銷活動,以在競爭中勝過其主要對手。

Channel

Verb動詞

引導;將(精力、情感等)集中於某事

EN

She decided to channel her frustration into learning a new language.

她決定將自己的挫折感轉化為學習一門新語言的動力。

Agenda

Noun名詞

議程;意圖;隱藏的動機

EN

The committee has a very busy agenda to get through before the end of the day.

委員會在今天結束前還有非常繁忙的議程要處理。

The Guardian
news·
2 Jun, 18:34

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中文導讀

前 DUP 黨魁 Jeffrey Donaldson 涉嫌性侵案近日喺法庭有新進展。控方證人 Witness B 喺英國時間星期二嘅庭審中,詳細講述當年受害經過,提到當時為咗自保而假裝熟睡。呢單案涉及北愛爾蘭政壇重量級人物,對當地政局同公眾對司法制度嘅信心有重大影響,係近期英國社會高度關注嘅司法案件。

Jeffrey Donaldson trial hears accuser describe details of alleged rape
A

Vocabulary 生字

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的、涉嫌的(指未經證實的指控)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft at the local supermarket.

警方正在調查那間超級市場發生的涉嫌盜竊案。

Pretend

Verb動詞

假裝、裝作

EN

The children like to pretend that they are explorers in the garden.

孩子們喜歡假裝他們是在花園裡的探險家。

Witness

Noun名詞

目擊者、證人

EN

The witness provided a detailed account of the accident to the police.

該名目擊者向警方提供了關於這場意外的詳細說明。

The Guardian
news·
2 Jun, 17:59

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中文導讀

英國近日一宗謀殺案審訊引起社會關注,事關兇手犯案時攜帶咗錫克教嘅宗教儀式刀具 Kirpan。陪審團獲悉兇手除咗帶呢把宗教刀,仲帶咗另一把利刀。呢件事引發公眾討論,究竟宗教自由同公共安全界線應該點劃,特別係喺公共場所攜帶刀具嘅法律豁免權,係咪需要重新檢視。

Murder conviction sparks debate on ceremonial blades carried by some Sikhs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Conviction

Noun名詞

定罪;判罪

EN

The jury reached a verdict of conviction after reviewing all the evidence.

陪審團在審視所有證據後,作出了定罪的裁決。

Exemption

Noun名詞

豁免;免除

EN

Some low-income families are eligible for an exemption from paying certain taxes.

一些低收入家庭有資格獲得特定稅項的豁免。

Debate

Noun名詞

辯論;討論

EN

There is an ongoing debate about the impact of social media on mental health.

關於社交媒體對心理健康的影響,目前正進行著一場持續的討論。

The Guardian
football·
2 Jun, 17:53

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中文導讀

Middlesbrough 中場球員 Hayden Hackney 成為轉會市場焦點,Everton 雖然有意以 1,500 萬英鎊收購,但同時要面對 Brighton、Spurs、Nottingham Forest 同埋 Leeds 嘅激烈競爭。呢位 23 歲球員預計會喺英國時間 1 月內離隊,各大球會正密切留意佢嘅動向,爭奪戰一觸即發。

Everton interested in £15m Hayden Hackney but face stiff competition
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stiff

Adjective形容詞

激烈的、強硬的(常用於形容競爭)

EN

The company faces stiff competition from international brands.

呢間公司正面臨來自國際品牌嘅激烈競爭。

Interested

Adjective形容詞

感興趣的

EN

Are you interested in joining our local community volunteer group?

你有冇興趣加入我哋嘅社區義工小組?

Expected

Adjective形容詞

預期的、預計的

EN

The heavy rain is expected to clear up by tomorrow morning.

預計大雨會喺聽日朝早停。

The Guardian
news·
2 Jun, 17:52

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中文導讀

Sikh community leaders 近期公開譴責 Vickrum Digwa 謀殺 Henry Nowak 嘅行為,形容係「moment of madness」。由於擔心呢單悲劇會引發針對 Sikh 群體嘅種族仇恨,社區領袖正密切關注社會氣氛。喺英國生活,呢類涉及種族緊張嘅新聞值得大家留意,因為佢反映咗社區之間嘅潛在矛盾,以及當地對於種族歧視零容忍嘅態度。

Sikhs wary of UK backlash as they condemn ‘moment of madness’
A

Vocabulary 生字

backlash

Noun名詞

強烈反對;惡劣反應

EN

The company faced a severe backlash from customers after increasing their prices.

嗰間公司加價之後,面臨顧客強烈嘅反對。

condemn

Verb動詞

譴責;指責

EN

Most people strongly condemn any form of violence in public spaces.

大多數人都強烈譴責任何喺公眾地方發生嘅暴力行為。

tension

Noun名詞

緊張局勢;矛盾

EN

There is a lot of tension between the two neighbors over the noise levels.

嗰兩位鄰居因為噪音問題而產生咗好多矛盾。

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football·
2 Jun, 17:41

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中文導讀

美國女子職業足球聯賽 NWSL 宣佈,今年嘅總決賽將會再次喺 Washington 嘅 Audi Field 舉行。呢個場地自 2022 年舉辦過決賽後,已經成為女子足球界嘅指標性場館。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類大型體育賽事選址,可以更深入了解當地體育文化同埋點樣揀選合適嘅觀賽場地。

NWSL final is set to return to Washington’s Audi Field this year
A

Vocabulary 生字

premier

Adjective形容詞

首要的、最好的、頂尖的

EN

This hotel is known as one of the premier destinations for luxury travelers.

呢間酒店被譽為豪華旅客嘅首選目的地之一。

venue

Noun名詞

場地、舉行地點

EN

We are currently looking for a suitable venue to host our wedding reception.

我哋目前正喺度搵緊一個合適嘅場地嚟舉辦婚宴。

championship

Noun名詞

冠軍賽、錦標賽

EN

The team has been training hard all season to prepare for the upcoming championship.

嗰支球隊成個賽季都好努力訓練,為即將到嚟嘅冠軍賽做準備。

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education·
2 Jun, 17:40

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中文導讀

Northampton College of Education 前校長 Ron Barden 離世,享年 90 歲。佢喺任內近 20 年,致力推動教育改革,對當地教育界影響深遠。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢一生對教學嘅熱誠同貢獻,對於想了解英國教育體系發展史,或者對教育界歷史有興趣嘅移英港人嚟講,係一篇值得細閱嘅人物誌,反映咗英國教育界過去幾十年嘅變遷。

Ron Barden obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the local newspaper to learn about the life of the retired teacher.

我睇咗當地報紙嘅訃聞,了解呢位退休老師嘅生平。

Principal

Noun名詞

校長

EN

The principal announced a new policy to improve student engagement during the morning assembly.

校長喺早會期間宣佈咗一項提升學生參與度嘅新政策。

Dedication

Noun名詞

奉獻;專注;熱誠

EN

Her dedication to her profession has earned her the respect of all her colleagues.

佢對專業嘅熱誠贏得咗所有同事嘅尊重。

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money·
2 Jun, 17:38

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中文導讀

英國公共部門退休金制度一直係財政焦點。Prof John H Arnold 同 Douglas Russell 喺報章撰文,回應關於「固定福利退休金」(defined-benefit pensions)對公共財政造成沉重負擔嘅說法。呢場討論反映咗英國政府點樣平衡公共開支同公務員福利,對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類退休金制度點樣運作,有助理解英國公共財政政策嘅長遠走向同稅務壓力。

How public-sector pension schemes are funded
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pension

Noun名詞

退休金、養老金

EN

It is important to start saving for your pension as early as possible.

盡早開始為退休金儲蓄係好重要嘅。

Finance

Noun名詞

財政、金融

EN

She decided to study finance at university to pursue a career in banking.

佢決定喺大學修讀金融,以便日後投身銀行業。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

The high cost of living is putting a lot of pressure on many families.

高昂嘅生活成本令好多家庭承受好大壓力。

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politics·
2 Jun, 17:38

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中文導讀

Nicola Sturgeon 嘅政治生涯再受打擊。雖然佢已經卸任,但關於佢丈夫 Peter Murrell 涉及嘅財務調查,包括嗰架備受爭議嘅 motorhome,依然係蘇格蘭政壇嘅焦點。呢單案令 Scottish National Party 陷入管治危機,亦令公眾對 Nicola Sturgeon 嘅管治誠信產生質疑。喺英國時間星期一,呢類議題再次成為報章讀者來信嘅熱門話題,反映事件對當地政治生態嘅持續影響。

A new elephant in Nicola Sturgeon’s room
A

Vocabulary 生字

controversial

Adjective形容詞

具爭議性的

EN

The new policy on school uniforms has become a controversial topic among parents.

關於校服的新政策已成為家長之間具爭議性的話題。

scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細審查、密切注視

EN

Every detail of the company's financial report is under close scrutiny by the auditors.

公司財務報告的每一個細節都正受到審計師的密切審查。

allegation

Noun名詞

指控、聲稱

EN

The manager denied the allegation that he had treated the staff unfairly.

經理否認了關於他對員工不公的指控。

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sport·
2 Jun, 17:23

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中文導讀

Alexander Zverev 喺 French Open 表現強勢,以直落三盤擊敗 Rafael Jódar,成功晉級。呢位網球名將一直渴望贏得生涯首個 Grand Slam 冠軍,今次賽事表現穩定,反映佢狀態大勇,距離捧盃目標又近咗一步。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類國際體育賽事除咗係消閒,亦係融入當地體育文化嘅好機會。

Zverev swats aside teenager Jódar as elusive grand slam title inches closer
A

Vocabulary 生字

elusive

Adjective形容詞

難以捉摸的、難以達到的

EN

Success has been elusive for the team despite their hard work.

儘管團隊努力工作,但成功對他們來說依然難以企及。

swat aside

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

輕易擊敗、不費吹灰之力地排除

EN

The experienced candidate swatted aside all questions from the reporters.

那位經驗豐富的候選人輕易地應對了記者提出的所有問題。

inch closer

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

逐漸接近、一步步靠近

EN

We are inching closer to finishing the renovation of our new house.

我們正一步步接近完成新居的裝修工程。

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politics·
2 Jun, 17:20

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中文導讀

Nigel Farage 近期針對一宗謀殺案發表言論,無視受害者家屬要求停止利用事件煽動社會分歧嘅訴求。呢種政治操作引起廣泛關注,反映 Nigel Farage 正試圖透過激進言論,重新凝聚右翼支持者。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類政治人物點樣利用社會議題去影響輿論,有助理解英國當前嘅政治氣氛同社會撕裂情況。

Losing support to Restore, Farage seizes a golden opportunity to bring racists back into the fold
A

Vocabulary 生字

Division

Noun名詞

分歧、分裂

EN

The disagreement over the new policy caused a deep division among the team members.

對於新政策嘅分歧,令團隊成員之間產生咗嚴重嘅分裂。

Seize

Verb動詞

把握、抓住(機會)

EN

You should seize every opportunity to practice speaking the language if you want to improve quickly.

如果你想進步得快,就應該把握每一個練習講呢種語言嘅機會。

Fold

Noun名詞

群體、陣營(常用於回歸某個組織或團體)

EN

After years of working independently, she decided to return to the corporate fold.

喺獨立工作多年後,佢決定重返企業體系。

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news·
2 Jun, 17:09

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中文導讀

Brixham 自來水早前受寄生蟲污染,至今仍有唔少居民受身體同心理後遺症困擾。呢單事故反映英國水務公司喺基礎設施維護同危機處理上嘅漏洞。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事提醒大家要留意當地水質安全報告,若果發現食水有異樣,必須即時向相關水務公司反映,保障自己健康。

‘My son is still suffering’: the ill effects of water contamination in ‘Brixham incident’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Contamination

Noun名詞

污染;弄髒

EN

Regular testing is essential to prevent food contamination in the kitchen.

定期檢測對於防止廚房內的食物污染至關重要。

Outbreak

Noun名詞

(疾病、戰爭等)爆發

EN

The school closed temporarily due to a sudden outbreak of the flu.

由於流感突然爆發,學校暫時停課。

Suffer

Verb動詞

受苦;遭受;患有(疾病)

EN

Many people suffer from hay fever during the spring season.

春天時,許多人都會患有花粉症。

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politics·
2 Jun, 16:48

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中文導讀

英國衛生大臣 Wes Streeting 喺英國時間本星期被揭發,曾經喺政府內部就 Gaza 局勢表達關注,但形容過程好似「撞牆」咁無效。Peter Mandelson 喺訊息中更以「hysterical」形容 Wes Streeting 嘅反應。呢件事反映出英國政府內部對於外交政策存在嚴重分歧,亦顯示出閣員喺處理敏感議題時,面對嘅政治壓力同溝通困難,值得移英港人關注英國政壇嘅內部角力。

Streeting says raising concerns over Gaza in government like ‘hitting up against a brick wall’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Hysterical

Adjective形容詞

情緒失控的、歇斯底里的

EN

She became hysterical when she heard the bad news about her flight being cancelled.

當佢聽到航班取消嘅壞消息時,佢情緒變得好激動。

Disclose

Verb動詞

公開、揭露

EN

The company refused to disclose the details of the new contract to the public.

間公司拒絕向公眾公開新合約嘅細節。

Concern

Noun名詞

擔憂、關注

EN

Many parents have expressed concern about the rising cost of childcare.

好多家長都對不斷上升嘅託兒費用表示擔憂。

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sport·
2 Jun, 16:45

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中文導讀

England 國家板球隊即將喺 Lord’s 對戰 New Zealand,教練團決定精簡陣容至 12 人。焦點落喺新秀 Sonny Baker 有機會首度亮相,不過英國天氣變幻莫測,隨時影響比賽進度。呢場賽事係今個夏天嘅首戰,對於球隊測試新陣容同應對惡劣天氣嘅能力相當關鍵,英國時間星期四正式開打。

England weigh up Test debut for Sonny Baker with one eye on the weather
A

Vocabulary 生字

slimmed-down

Adjective形容詞

精簡的、縮減規模的

EN

The company announced a slimmed-down version of the project to save costs.

公司宣佈咗一個精簡版嘅計劃嚟節省成本。

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

The young actor made his professional debut in a local theatre production.

嗰位年輕演員喺一場本地劇團製作中首次專業亮相。

weigh up

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

權衡、仔細考慮

EN

You should weigh up the pros and cons before signing the rental contract.

你喺簽租約之前應該要權衡一下利弊。

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football·
2 Jun, 16:39

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中文導讀

Fulham 官方確認 Marco Silva 將會離任主教練一職。Marco Silva 執教五年期間,帶領球隊喺英超站穩陣腳,表現備受肯定。目前有傳 Benfica 對佢深感興趣,令呢位教練嘅去向成為球壇焦點。對於 Fulham 嚟講,今次換帥將會係球隊未來發展嘅重要轉捩點,球迷需要密切留意球會之後嘅人事安排。

Fulham confirm Marco Silva is leaving as head coach amid Benfica interest
A

Vocabulary 生字

confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Please call the hotel to confirm your booking before you travel.

請喺出發前打電話去酒店確認你嘅預約。

interest

Noun名詞

興趣、關注

EN

There is a lot of interest in the new housing development in this area.

呢區新起嘅住宅項目受到好多人關注。

arrangement

Noun名詞

安排、準備

EN

We have made all the necessary arrangements for the upcoming party.

我哋已經為嚟緊嘅派對做好晒所有必要嘅安排。

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news·
2 Jun, 16:36

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中文導讀

Avon and Somerset Police 喺英國時間 5 月 3 號發生嘅一宗爆炸案中,因為 Jo Shaw 同其前伴侶不幸身亡,依家正受到獨立監察機構調查。今次調查重點係警方喺事發前同死者嘅接觸紀錄,睇下有無執法疏忽。呢類針對警隊嘅審查喺英國好常見,旨在確保公眾對執法部門嘅信任,亦反映英國對警權監管相當嚴格。

Watchdog investigates police over Bristol explosives homicide
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scrutinise

Verb動詞

詳細審查、細閱

EN

The manager will scrutinise the budget report before the meeting starts.

經理喺會議開始前會詳細審查預算報告。

Homicide

Noun名詞

殺人案、他殺

EN

The detective is working on a complex homicide case.

嗰位偵探正喺度處理一宗複雜嘅殺人案。

Ex-partner

Noun名詞

前伴侶

EN

It is important to maintain a civil relationship with your ex-partner for the sake of the children.

為咗小朋友着想,同前伴侶保持客氣嘅關係好重要。

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politics·
2 Jun, 16:22

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 嘅 WhatsApp 訊息被揭會自動刪除,引起公眾關注政府透明度。首相府發言人強調呢個設定符合官方指引,並非刻意隱瞞。喺英國政治環境下,呢類通訊紀錄嘅保存方式往往涉及公眾知情權,尤其係當局正處理涉及 Peter Mandelson 等敏感文件審查,公眾擔心呢種自動刪除功能會令政府決策過程變得唔透明,影響問責性。

No 10 confirms Starmer’s WhatsApp messages automatically delete
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細嘅審查、細緻嘅觀察

EN

The company's financial records are under close scrutiny by the tax authorities.

間公司嘅財務紀錄正受到稅務部門嘅嚴格審查。

Function

Noun名詞

功能、用途

EN

This new smartphone has a useful function that helps you track your daily steps.

呢部新智能手機有一個好實用嘅功能,可以幫你追蹤每日步行數。

Official

Adjective形容詞

官方的、正式的

EN

You need to provide an official document to prove your identity when opening a bank account.

你開銀行戶口嗰陣,需要提供一份官方文件嚟證明你嘅身份。

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money·
2 Jun, 16:02

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中文導讀

英國大學生畢業後債台高築,近期有學生組織向 Westminster 議員反映,指現行學貸制度極度不公,形容學生被當成「搖錢樹」去補貼長者生活。學生批評貸款條款經常被「暗中修改」,令畢業生負擔加重。呢件事反映英國高等教育融資模式正備受爭議,亦令唔少移英家庭關注未來子女升學嘅經濟壓力。

Debt-ridden graduates seen as ‘cash cows’ to fund older people’s lifestyles, MPs told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ballooning

Adjective形容詞

迅速膨脹的、激增的

EN

The company is struggling to manage its ballooning operational costs.

間公司正努力應對激增嘅營運成本。

Sneaky

Adjective形容詞

鬼鬼祟祟的、暗中的

EN

I caught him making a sneaky attempt to look at my exam paper.

我捉到佢鬼鬼祟祟咁想偷睇我份試卷。

Inquiry

Noun名詞

正式調查、研訊

EN

The local council has launched an inquiry into the cause of the fire.

地方議會已經針對火災起因展開正式調查。

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politics·
2 Jun, 15:53

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中文導讀

Labour Party 兩位曾經立場迥異嘅政策倡議者 Mathew Lawrence 同 Mark McVitie,喺英國時間星期一發表聯合聲明,呼籲黨內停止派系鬥爭。佢哋過去分別被視為支持 Andy Burnham 同 Wes Streeting 嘅陣營,今次罕有聯手,反映黨內對於政策方向嘅分歧已經引起關注,亦顯示 Labour 內部正嘗試喺執政後尋求更務實嘅共識,避免陷入無謂嘅政治內耗。

Labour figures who wrote competing ‘manifestos’ join forces to warn against tribalism
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tribalism

Noun名詞

部落主義;指過度忠誠於自己所屬團體,導致對外排斥或盲目對抗嘅心態。

EN

The manager encouraged open discussion to prevent tribalism between the marketing and sales departments.

經理鼓勵公開討論,以防止市場部同銷售部之間出現門戶之見。

Manifesto

Noun名詞

宣言;政綱;指政黨或組織公開發表嘅政策主張同行動綱領。

EN

The local community group published a manifesto outlining their plans to improve the neighborhood park.

呢個地區關注組發表咗一份宣言,列出佢哋改善社區公園嘅計劃。

Join forces

Verb phrase動詞短語

聯手;合作;指唔同嘅人或團體為咗達成共同目標而結盟。

EN

Several small businesses decided to join forces to organize a street festival for the summer.

幾間小型企業決定聯手舉辦一場夏季街頭嘉年華。

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football·
2 Jun, 15:49

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中文導讀

Southampton 足球會近日公開力撐 Tonda Eckert,認為佢係球隊不可或缺嘅「超級天才」。儘管 Tonda Eckert 最近因為表現問題公開道歉,但球會管理層決定繼續信任佢,希望佢可以喺未來賽事重拾狀態。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗英國體育界點樣處理球員嘅公關危機,以及球會點樣喺壓力下支持旗下成員,值得留意佢哋點樣平衡公眾期望同球員發展。

Southampton find a ‘super-talented’ reason to stick with Tonda Eckert
A

Vocabulary 生字

Talented

Adjective形容詞

有天賦的、有才華的

EN

She is a talented musician who has been playing the piano since she was five.

她是一位有天賦的音樂家,從五歲起就開始彈鋼琴。

Apologize

Verb動詞

道歉

EN

You should apologize to your friend for being late to the dinner party.

你應該為晚餐聚會遲到向你的朋友道歉。

Expectation

Noun名詞

期望、預期

EN

The new employee worked hard to meet the expectations of his manager.

這位新員工努力工作,以達到經理的期望。

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sport·
2 Jun, 15:07

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中文導讀

Wimbledon 嘅獎金分配爭議持續,頂尖球手正向 All England Club 施壓,要求今年大幅增加賽事獎金。All England Club 將於英國時間 6 月 11 日公佈具體方案。呢場關於大滿貫賽事薪酬嘅拉鋸戰,反映咗職業網球界對獎金分配公平性嘅關注,亦係網壇近年重要嘅勞資議題,值得移英港人留意體育界嘅權益爭取動態。

Top players tell Wimbledon they expect big increase in prize money this year
A

Vocabulary 生字

Dispute

Noun名詞

爭議、糾紛

EN

The neighbors are having a dispute over the boundary of their gardens.

鄰居之間正為花園嘅邊界問題產生爭議。

Increase

Verb動詞

增加、提升

EN

The company decided to increase the salary for all employees starting next month.

公司決定由下個月開始為所有員工加薪。

Confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Please confirm your attendance by replying to the email before Friday.

請喺星期五前回覆電郵,以確認你會出席。

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news·
2 Jun, 15:02

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中文導讀

英國政府正計劃立法取締 Zero-hours contracts,建議僱主需為員工提供每週 8 至 20 小時嘅固定工時保障。呢項政策旨在改善零工經濟下嘅勞工權益,但就引發商界同工會兩極化反應。商界擔心增加營運成本,工會則認為保障力度未夠全面。對於喺英國打工嘅港人嚟講,呢項改革將直接影響未來合約條款同收入穩定性,值得密切留意 Westminster 後續嘅立法進度。

Zero-hours contracts: ministers’ detailed plans for UK ban criticised by firms and unions
A

Vocabulary 生字

guarantee

Verb動詞

保證、擔保

EN

The shop will guarantee a full refund if you are not satisfied with the product.

如果你對產品唔滿意,呢間舖頭保證會全數退款。

regular

Adjective形容詞

定期的、規律的

EN

I try to make regular exercise a part of my daily routine.

我嘗試將規律運動變成我日常生活嘅一部分。

criticise

Verb動詞

批評、指責

EN

It is easy to criticise others, but it is much harder to offer a better solution.

批評人好容易,但要提出更好嘅解決方案就難得多。

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news·
2 Jun, 14:56

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中文導讀

英國內政大臣 Shabana Mahmood 近期針對 Henry Nowak 謀殺案後嘅社會氣氛發出警告,指出網上充斥誤導資訊同煽動性言論,甚至有人向警方發出死亡威脅。呢件事反映英國社會撕裂嚴重,政府擔心呢啲極端情緒會演變成更危險嘅社會動盪,提醒移英港人喺網上發表意見時要保持冷靜,避免捲入法律爭議。

Shabana Mahmood warns of ‘dangerous undercurrent’ after murder of Henry Nowak
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inflammatory

Adjective形容詞

煽動性的、激起憤怒的

EN

Avoid making inflammatory comments during heated arguments to prevent the situation from escalating.

喺激烈爭論期間,避免發表煽動性言論,以防事態升級。

Undercurrent

Noun名詞

潛流、隱藏的情緒或趨勢

EN

There was an undercurrent of tension in the room during the meeting.

會議期間,房間內瀰漫著一股隱約嘅緊張氣氛。

Condemnation

Noun名詞

譴責

EN

The public issued a strong condemnation of the recent act of vandalism in the neighborhood.

公眾對近期社區內嘅破壞行為發出強烈譴責。

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football·
2 Jun, 14:34

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 喺物色新領隊嘅過程有變。原本考慮緊 Andoni Iraola 同 Frank Lampard,但前者正同 Liverpool 接觸,後者則因為賠償金問題令 Crystal Palace 打退堂鼓。依家球會將目光轉向 Lens 領隊 Pierre Sage,視佢為首選目標。對於球迷嚟講,呢次選帥反映球會喺預算同戰術風格之間嘅考量,Pierre Sage 能唔能夠帶領球隊喺英超站穩陣腳,將會係未來焦點。

Crystal Palace switch focus from Iraola and Lampard to Lens manager Pierre Sage
A

Vocabulary 生字

compensation

Noun名詞

賠償金、補償

EN

The company offered financial compensation to the employees for the sudden contract termination.

公司向員工提供財務賠償,以補償合約突然終止嘅損失。

switch

Verb動詞

轉換、改變

EN

I decided to switch my energy provider to save money on monthly bills.

我決定轉換能源供應商,以節省每月嘅帳單開支。

focus

Noun名詞

焦點、重心

EN

The main focus of the meeting was to discuss the new project timeline.

會議嘅主要焦點係討論新項目嘅時間表。

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sport·
2 Jun, 14:20

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中文導讀

UK Athletics 因 2017 年一名殘奧運動員喺訓練期間不幸身亡,被判罰款 350,000 英鎊。法庭裁定呢宗悲劇本來係可以避免,反映機構喺運動員訓練安全管理上存在嚴重疏忽。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞提醒大家英國對於職場及活動安全(Health and Safety)法規極為嚴格,任何機構若未能保障參與者安全,將面臨沉重法律代價。

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over ‘wholly avoidable’ death of Paralympian
A

Vocabulary 生字

avoidable

Adjective形容詞

可避免的

EN

Most household accidents are easily avoidable if you keep the floor dry.

如果你保持地板乾爽,大多數家居意外都係好容易避免嘅。

fine

Noun名詞

罰款

EN

You will have to pay a hefty fine if you are caught parking in a restricted area.

如果你喺限制區域泊車被捉到,就要交一筆大額罰款。

negligence

Noun名詞

疏忽、失職

EN

The company was sued for negligence after failing to maintain the equipment properly.

間公司因為未能妥善維修設備,被控告疏忽。

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news·
2 Jun, 14:00

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中文導讀

位於 Northumberland 嘅 Kielder Forest 正經歷轉型,由以往單純嘅商業木材生產地,轉向保育泥炭地同珍稀動植物。呢個轉變反映英國林業政策嘅重心,由追求經濟效益轉為重視生態平衡同氣候變化應對。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個案例展示咗英國點樣喺發展同環境保育之間搵平衡點,亦係了解英國土地管理同自然保護區運作嘅好機會。

How England’s largest forest went from commodity to conservation haven
A

Vocabulary 生字

Commodity

Noun名詞

商品、貨物(指可買賣嘅原材料或初級產品)

EN

Coffee is a major global commodity that affects the economy of many countries.

咖啡係一種重要嘅全球商品,影響住好多國家嘅經濟。

Conservation

Noun名詞

保育、保護(指對自然資源或環境嘅保護)

EN

The local council is working on the conservation of the historic park to protect its wildlife.

地方議會正致力於保育呢個歷史公園,以保護入面嘅野生動物。

Balance

Verb動詞

平衡、權衡(指喺兩樣嘢之間取得平衡)

EN

It is often difficult to balance a full-time job with family responsibilities.

要喺全職工作同家庭責任之間取得平衡,往往係一件困難嘅事。

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news·
2 Jun, 13:42

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中文導讀

美國網紅 Melissa Rein Lively 喺英國時間去年 10 月,喺 Bond Street 地鐵站襲擊一名女子,期間曾經拉扯對方頭髮。涉事者近日喺法庭承認襲擊罪,需要向受害人賠償 910 英鎊。呢單新聞反映喺英國公共場所滋擾他人或涉及暴力行為,即使係公眾人物都要承擔法律責任,大家喺英國搭地鐵或者喺公眾地方活動時,務必留意自身行為,避免觸犯當地法例。

Maga influencer Melissa Rein Lively pleads guilty to London assault
A

Vocabulary 生字

Assault

Noun名詞

襲擊、毆打

EN

The security guard was charged with assault after the argument turned physical.

保安員喺爭執演變成肢體衝突後,被控以襲擊罪。

Plead guilty

Verb phrase動詞短語

認罪

EN

He decided to plead guilty to the traffic offence to avoid a lengthy court trial.

佢決定就交通違例事項認罪,以避免漫長嘅法庭審訊。

Compensation

Noun名詞

賠償金

EN

The airline offered financial compensation to passengers for the long flight delay.

航空公司向乘客提供金錢賠償,以補償航班長時間延誤。

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sport·
2 Jun, 13:32

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中文導讀

紐約州眾議員 Zohran Mamdani 為咗爭取年輕選民支持,竟然喺 NBA 總決賽期間「廢除」小朋友嘅睡覺時間,仲話呢個決定一啲都唔難。呢種將政治議題娛樂化、甚至介入家庭生活嘅手法,雖然喺當地引發熱議,但亦反映咗政客為咗吸引 Z 世代選民,開始嘗試用更貼地、甚至帶點荒謬嘅方式去建立連結,值得留意呢種政治行銷趨勢。

Mamdani repeals kids’ bedtimes during New York Knicks’ NBA finals quest: ‘This was not a difficult decision’
A

Vocabulary 生字

repeal

Verb動詞

廢除、撤銷(法律或條例)

EN

The government decided to repeal the outdated tax law to encourage more investment.

政府決定廢除過時嘅稅法,以鼓勵更多投資。

quest

Noun名詞

追求、尋求、探索

EN

He spent years in his quest for the perfect cup of coffee.

佢花咗好多年去追求一杯完美嘅咖啡。

corner

Verb動詞

壟斷、控制(市場或某類群體)

EN

The company managed to corner the local market by offering lower prices than its competitors.

嗰間公司透過提供比競爭對手更低嘅價格,成功壟斷咗當地市場。

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news·
2 Jun, 13:29

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中文導讀

SNP 前行政總裁 Peter Murrell 被指挪用黨內資金,喺未經授權下購入價值 12.5 萬英鎊嘅豪華露營車。Edinburgh 高等法院喺英國時間星期三披露,呢架車喺購入後幾乎無用過,只係行咗 4 英里,而且購買單據仲被偽造為普通貨車。呢單案揭露咗政黨內部財政管理嘅嚴重漏洞,亦令 SNP 嘅誠信備受公眾質疑,係當地政壇近期極具爭議嘅醜聞。

Motorhome bought by Murrell with stolen SNP money was driven only 4 miles, court told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Invoice

Noun名詞

發票、收據

EN

Please check the invoice carefully to ensure all the items you ordered are listed correctly.

請仔細檢查發票,確保你訂購嘅所有項目都列出嚟。

Luxury

Adjective形容詞

豪華的、奢侈的

EN

They decided to treat themselves to a stay at a luxury hotel for their anniversary.

佢哋決定喺紀念日嗰陣,獎勵自己去住一間豪華酒店。

Stocked

Adjective形容詞

儲備充足的、存貨的

EN

The kitchen pantry is well stocked with canned food and snacks for the winter.

廚房儲物櫃入面儲備咗充足嘅罐頭食品同零食,以應付冬天。

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education·
2 Jun, 13:13

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中文導讀

The Guardian 依家正進行一項問卷調查,邀請喺英國讀緊大學或者已經畢業嘅學生分享學業經歷。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個係一個好機會去表達對英國高等教育體系嘅睇法,無論係學費、教學質素定係畢業後嘅就業前景,你嘅意見都有助於反映現時學生面對嘅真實挑戰,亦係了解英國教育生態嘅重要途徑。

UK students and graduates: share your views on going to university
A

Vocabulary 生字

Graduate

Noun名詞

畢業生

EN

The company is looking to hire a recent graduate for the marketing department.

間公司正打算請一位應屆畢業生入市場部。

Perspective

Noun名詞

觀點、角度

EN

It is important to consider the issue from a different perspective.

由唔同嘅角度去考慮呢件事係好重要嘅。

Degree

Noun名詞

學位

EN

She is studying for a degree in computer science at a local college.

佢喺一間本地學院修讀緊電腦科學學位。

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football·
2 Jun, 13:00

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中文導讀

世界盃開鑼在即,但喺 US 嘅氣氛似乎未夠熾熱。唔少球迷甚至球員都覺得賽事未有實感,反映足球喺當地嘅普及程度同關注度,同傳統體育項目相比依然有一段距離。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種對大型賽事嘅冷淡反應,或者會令你對當地體育文化有更深體會,亦係觀察 US 社會對國際賽事態度嘅好機會。

Has the World Cup arrived yet? In the US, it depends on who you ask
A

Vocabulary 生字

Opener

Noun名詞

開幕賽、首場比賽

EN

We managed to get tickets for the tournament opener.

我哋成功買到嗰場錦標賽開幕賽嘅飛。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

The local tennis tournament attracts players from all over the country.

呢個地區網球錦標賽吸引咗全國各地嘅選手參加。

Fully

Adverb副詞

完全地、充分地

EN

I don't think I fully understand the new instructions yet.

我覺得我仲未完全明白嗰啲新指引。

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football·
2 Jun, 12:44

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中文導讀

Liverpool 傳奇人物 Sir Kenny Dalglish 公開透露自己正接受癌症治療。作為球壇舉足輕重嘅標誌性人物,佢嘅健康狀況引起廣大球迷關注。雖然佢未有透露病情細節,但佢透過家人發表聲明,感謝醫護人員嘅專業照顧,並呼籲大眾尊重隱私。呢單新聞喺英國時間星期五傳出後,唔少球迷都紛紛喺網上留言,祝願呢位一代名將早日康復。

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish reveals he is receiving treatment for cancer
A

Vocabulary 生字

treatment

Noun名詞

治療、處理

EN

The doctor recommended a new course of treatment for my persistent cough.

醫生建議我為持續嘅咳嗽進行新嘅療程。

reveal

Verb動詞

揭露、透露

EN

The company will reveal its new product line at the exhibition next month.

公司將會喺下個月嘅展覽入面揭露佢哋嘅新產品系列。

privacy

Noun名詞

隱私、私隱

EN

I value my privacy and prefer not to discuss my personal life with strangers.

我好重視我嘅私隱,唔想同陌生人討論我嘅私人生活。

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2 Jun, 12:00

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中文導讀

呢篇評論文章探討體育對個人心理健康嘅深遠影響。作者以NBA球隊Knicks為例,講述點樣喺人生低潮期,透過長期支持球隊而搵到情感寄託。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種喺異鄉生活建立歸屬感同情感連結嘅經歷,或者會引起共鳴。文章唔單止係講籃球,更係關於點樣喺充滿變數嘅生活入面,搵到堅持落去嘅動力。

‘Why the hell would anyone want to watch the Knicks?’ Because they saved my life
A

Vocabulary 生字

resilience

Noun名詞

韌性;適應力;恢復力

EN

The community showed great resilience after the severe storm.

嗰場大風暴過後,社區展現出極強嘅韌性。

devoted

Adjective形容詞

忠誠的;深愛的;投入的

EN

She is a devoted volunteer who spends every weekend helping at the animal shelter.

佢係一位好投入嘅義工,每個週末都會去動物收容所幫手。

perspective

Noun名詞

觀點;角度;遠景

EN

Traveling to different countries helps you gain a new perspective on life.

去唔同國家旅行有助於你獲得全新嘅人生觀。

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football·
2 Jun, 12:00

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中文導讀

足球傳奇 Pelé 喺 1958 年世界盃決賽所穿嘅 10 號藍色球衣,即將進行拍賣。呢件極具歷史價值嘅球衣估價高達 450 萬英鎊,預計會成為史上最昂貴嘅足球紀念品之一。對於鍾意收藏體育文物嘅人嚟講,呢次拍賣絕對係體壇盛事,反映咗體育歷史文物喺拍賣市場嘅驚人升值潛力。

Pelé’s No 10 Brazil shirt from 1958 World Cup final expected to fetch £4.5m at auction
A

Vocabulary 生字

Artefact

Noun名詞

文物、手工藝品

EN

The museum has a collection of ancient artefacts discovered by local archaeologists.

呢間博物館收藏咗一啲由當地考古學家發現嘅古代文物。

Auction

Noun名詞

拍賣

EN

I managed to buy a vintage lamp at the auction for a very reasonable price.

我喺拍賣會入面以好合理嘅價錢買到一盞復古檯燈。

Iconic

Adjective形容詞

標誌性的、具代表性的

EN

The city is famous for its iconic skyline which attracts millions of tourists every year.

呢個城市以其標誌性嘅天際線聞名,每年吸引數以百萬計嘅遊客。

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sport·
2 Jun, 11:51

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中文導讀

喺巴黎網球賽事中,俄羅斯新星 Mirra Andreeva 展現出壓倒性實力,以 6-0、6-3 橫掃 36 歲老將 Sorana Cirstea。呢場賽事反映體壇新舊交替,Mirra Andreeva 憑藉強大心理質素同技術,成功晉級四強。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係茶餘飯後話題,亦可以留意呢啲年輕運動員點樣喺高壓環境下保持冷靜,係相當值得參考嘅心態。

Ruthless Andreeva ends veteran Cirstea’s dreams in Paris thrashing
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ruthless

Adjective形容詞

無情嘅、冷酷嘅(喺體育或競爭場合指表現極具殺傷力,唔留情面)

EN

The manager was ruthless when cutting costs to save the company.

經理喺削減成本以挽救公司時表現得非常果斷無情。

Veteran

Noun名詞

老手、經驗豐富嘅人(常用於形容喺某個領域工作多年嘅人)

EN

As a veteran teacher, she knows exactly how to handle a noisy classroom.

作為一名資深教師,佢好清楚點樣處理嘈吵嘅課室。

Thrashing

Noun名詞

大勝、慘敗(指喺比賽中以極大比數差距擊敗對手)

EN

Our local football team suffered a humiliating thrashing in the final match.

我哋嘅地區足球隊喺決賽中慘敗。

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football·
2 Jun, 10:35

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中文導讀

Southampton 班主 Dragan Solak 表態,儘管 Tonda Eckert 捲入 Spygate 醜聞,球會決定唔會將佢解僱。Tonda Eckert 已經就事件道歉,Dragan Solak 認為佢嘅貢獻同誠意足以令佢留任。呢單新聞反映出球會管理層喺處理內部紀律問題時,會衡量個人過失同整體營運影響,亦顯示出英國球壇對於呢類爭議事件嘅處理手法。

Southampton owner will not sack apologetic Eckert despite role in Spygate scandal
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sack

Verb動詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The manager decided to sack the employee for consistently missing deadlines.

經理決定解僱嗰位經常趕唔切死線嘅員工。

Involvement

Noun名詞

參與、牽涉

EN

Her involvement in the charity project has made a significant difference to the local community.

佢對呢個慈善項目嘅參與,為當地社區帶嚟咗顯著嘅改變。

Apologetic

Adjective形容詞

表示歉意嘅、愧疚嘅

EN

He was very apologetic about being late for the dinner party.

佢對於出席晚宴遲到感到非常抱歉。

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football·
2 Jun, 10:00

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中文導讀

Liverpool 喺英國時間星期五正式同 Andoni Iraola 展開談判,商討接替 Arne Slot 出任主教練一職。對於 Liverpool 擁躉嚟講,呢個決定將會直接影響球隊未來幾個賽季嘅戰術風格同埋競爭力,係球會管理層喺轉會窗期間最重要嘅人事部署,值得大家密切留意。

Liverpool open talks with Andoni Iraola over becoming head coach
A

Vocabulary 生字

Formal

Adjective形容詞

正式的;正規的

EN

You should wear formal clothes for the job interview.

你面試嗰陣應該着得正式啲。

Succeed

Verb動詞

繼任;接替

EN

She will succeed the current manager when he retires next month.

當現任經理下個月退休之後,佢就會接替個位。

Negotiation

Noun名詞

談判;磋商

EN

The salary negotiation took longer than we expected.

薪酬談判用嘅時間比我哋預期中長。

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politics·
2 Jun, 09:57

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中文導讀

英國時間星期二,Labour 陣營傳出內部訊息風波。前大臣 Peter Mandelson 同 Pat McFadden 嘅私人對話被公開,內容涉及福利政策調整,引發外界質疑 Labour 係咪打算加稅。雖然影子內閣成員 Nick Thomas-Symonds 強調政府無意透過加稅嚟資助福利開支,但呢次洩密事件令 Labour 喺財政政策嘅立場顯得尷尬,亦反映黨內對未來經濟方針仍有爭議,移英港人需留意呢類政策變動對稅務嘅潛在影響。

Labour ‘not looking to raise taxes to fund benefits’ as Mandelson messages suggest
A

Vocabulary 生字

Defend

Verb動詞

辯護;為某人或某事辯解

EN

You should be able to defend your own decisions when asked by your manager.

當經理問起時,你應該要有能力為自己嘅決定辯護。

Suggest

Verb動詞

暗示;建議;顯示

EN

The dark clouds suggest that it might rain later this afternoon.

烏雲密佈暗示今日下晝可能會落雨。

Fund

Verb動詞

為……提供資金;資助

EN

Many families start saving early to fund their children's university education.

好多家庭會提早儲錢,為子女嘅大學教育提供資金。

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sport·
2 Jun, 09:53

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中文導讀

Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) 正考慮擴大規模,呢個決定對女子欖球發展好關鍵。雖然唔少球隊有興趣加入,但職業化進程中,點樣保障非職業球員嘅權益同待遇,係目前最大嘅挑戰。如果處理得好,將會係推動女子運動嘅重要里程碑,否則可能會加劇資源分配唔均嘅問題。

Expanding Premiership Women’s Rugby could be a game-changer, if done right
A

Vocabulary 生字

game-changer

Noun名詞

徹底改變局面嘅事物或人

EN

This new software is a real game-changer for our small business efficiency.

呢套新軟件對我哋小生意嘅效率嚟講,真係一個徹底改變局面嘅關鍵。

obstacle

Noun名詞

障礙、阻礙

EN

Lack of funding is the biggest obstacle to completing this project on time.

資金短缺係如期完成呢個項目最大嘅障礙。

treat

Verb動詞

對待、看待

EN

It is important to treat everyone with respect in the workplace.

喺職場入面,用尊重嘅態度去對待每一個人係好重要嘅。

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news·
2 Jun, 09:51

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中文導讀

一名 11 歲男童 Mackenzie Swift 喺英國時間星期六傍晚,於 South Yorkshire 嘅 River Don 失蹤。救援人員隨即展開大規模搜索,但不幸喺隨後嘅行動中發現遺體。呢類河道意外喺英國夏天常見,提醒各位家長喺戶外活動時,務必留意水域安全,切勿低估水流嘅危險性,以免發生難以挽回嘅悲劇。

Body found in search for boy, 11, who went missing in South Yorkshire river
A

Vocabulary 生字

emerge

Verb動詞

浮現、顯露、從某處出來

EN

The diver managed to emerge from the water after checking the equipment.

潛水員檢查完裝備後,成功從水底浮出水面。

search

Noun名詞

搜索、搜尋

EN

The police launched an extensive search for the missing hiker in the forest.

警方對失蹤嘅行山人士展開咗大規模嘅森林搜索。

missing

Adjective形容詞

失蹤的、遺失的

EN

I reported my missing wallet to the local police station this morning.

我今朝去咗當地警署報失我唔見咗嘅銀包。

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football·
2 Jun, 09:36

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中文導讀

London City Lionesses 計劃簽入 Mary Earps 同 Mapi León,呢兩位球星加盟將會大幅提升球隊實力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單轉會唔單止係女子足球界嘅大事,亦反映咗倫敦球會正積極投資,希望喺未來賽季爭取更多獎盃,同時吸引更多球迷關注,絕對值得足球迷留意。

London City poised to sign Mary Earps and Mapi León in hunt for trophies and fans
A

Vocabulary 生字

poised

Adjective形容詞

準備好做某事;蓄勢待發

EN

The company is poised to launch a new product line next month.

間公司準備好下個月推出新產品系列。

transfer

Noun名詞

轉會;轉移;過戶

EN

You need to complete a bank transfer to pay for your rent.

你需要完成銀行轉帳嚟交租。

trophy

Noun名詞

獎盃;戰利品

EN

The team worked hard all season to bring home the championship trophy.

球隊成個賽季都好努力,就係為咗拎返個冠軍獎盃。

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news·
2 Jun, 09:35

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中文導讀

Hampshire 警務處長去信英國首相 Keir Starmer,要求檢討現行宗教刀具豁免條例。事源去年 12 月 Southampton 發生一宗謀殺案,疑犯當時攜帶宗教刀具犯案。呢次事件引發公眾關注,質疑現行法律係咪存在漏洞,令危險物品容易被帶入公眾場所,促使政府重新審視相關法規,以保障社區安全。

No 10 urged to review religious knife rules after Henry Nowak murder
A

Vocabulary 生字

Urge

Verb動詞

強烈建議、敦促

EN

The local council urged residents to recycle more to reduce waste.

地方議會敦促居民多做回收,以減少廢物。

Exemption

Noun名詞

豁免、免除

EN

Some low-income families can apply for an exemption from paying certain utility fees.

部分低收入家庭可以申請豁免繳交特定水電費。

Review

Verb動詞

檢討、審查

EN

It is important to review your insurance policy every year to ensure it still meets your needs.

每年檢討一次保險單,確保佢仍然符合你嘅需要係好重要嘅。

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politics·
2 Jun, 09:27

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中文導讀

英國工黨資深議員 Emily Thornberry 近期公開批評 Israel 喺 Gaza 嘅軍事行動,指責其行為令當地人陷入極大痛苦,並對 Donald Trump 拋棄 Gaza 嘅立場表示強烈不滿。呢番言論反映英國政界對於中東局勢嘅分歧日益加深,亦顯示工黨內部對於外交政策嘅壓力,值得移英港人密切留意英國政府喺國際事務上嘅取態變化。

UK government has failed Palestinian people, says senior Labour MP
A

Vocabulary 生字

Impunity

Noun名詞

免受懲罰;不受處罰

EN

The vandals acted with total impunity, knowing the security cameras were broken.

嗰班破壞者以為保安鏡頭壞咗,所以肆無忌憚咁犯事,完全唔驚會受到懲罰。

Rebuke

Verb動詞

指責;斥責;訓斥

EN

The manager had to rebuke the employee for consistently arriving late to work.

經理因為嗰位員工成日返工遲到,必須要對佢作出斥責。

Staggering

Adjective形容詞

令人震驚的;難以置信的

EN

The company reported a staggering loss of profit after the market crash.

市場崩盤之後,間公司報告顯示利潤出現咗令人震驚嘅虧損。

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football·
2 Jun, 08:12

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中文導讀

Southampton 嘅 Head Coach Tonda Eckert 被揭發係球隊間諜行動嘅始作俑者。最新流出文件顯示,佢唔單止主導呢種唔光彩嘅行為,仲公開讚賞實習生執行任務。呢單醜聞反映球壇內部競爭壓力極大,甚至不惜違反公平競爭原則,對 Southampton 嘅聲譽造成嚴重打擊,亦令外界質疑球隊嘅管理文化。

‘Manager loved it’: Tonda Eckert found to have initiated Southampton’s spying
A

Vocabulary 生字

Initiate

Verb動詞

開始、發起、創始

EN

The company decided to initiate a new training program for all employees next month.

公司決定下個月為所有員工發起一項新的培訓計劃。

Practice

Noun名詞

慣例、習俗、做法

EN

It is common practice in this office to have a short meeting every Monday morning.

在辦公室每週一早上開短會是這裡的慣例。

Intern

Noun名詞

實習生

EN

The intern helped organize the files and assisted the team with their daily tasks.

實習生幫忙整理檔案,並協助團隊處理日常工作。

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sport·
2 Jun, 07:30

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中文導讀

French Open 賽事進入白熱化,多位種子選手如 Sinner 同 Djokovic 先後爆冷出局,令賽事形勢大亂。呢種「大洗牌」局面令今屆冠軍寶座變得非常開放,好大機會出現首次打入決賽嘅新面孔。對於鍾意睇網球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對值得留意,因為隨時會見證歷史性嘅時刻誕生。

Cobolli and co left surveying wreckage as men’s seeds keep falling in French Open
A

Vocabulary 生字

wreckage

Noun名詞

殘骸、破壞後的狀態(亦可用於比喻崩潰或混亂的局面)

EN

The storm left a scene of wreckage in the garden.

風暴過後,花園留下一片狼藉。

wide open

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

競爭激烈且勝負難料、充滿變數

EN

The competition for the promotion is wide open this year.

今年升職嘅競爭非常激烈,邊個都有機會。

pave the way

Verb phrase動詞片語

為……鋪路、為……創造條件

EN

Hard work in school can pave the way for a successful career.

喺學校努力讀書可以為未來嘅成功事業鋪路。

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news·
2 Jun, 07:00

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中文導讀

Kevin Minto 喺 Somerset 進行金屬探測時,搵到一隻極具歷史價值嘅羅馬時期戒指,上面刻有勝利女神 Victoria 嘅圖案。呢件文物連同一批古幣,最終以 78,000 英鎊被博物館收購。喺英國,呢類發現除咗係個人榮譽,亦係考古界嘅重要資產,反映咗當地豐富嘅歷史底蘊,亦提醒移英港人喺郊外活動時,若果發現疑似文物,必須遵守當地法例並通報有關當局。

Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find
A

Vocabulary 生字

spectacular

Adjective形容詞

壯觀的、令人驚嘆的

EN

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely spectacular.

從山頂望落去嘅景色簡直係壯觀。

discovery

Noun名詞

發現、發掘

EN

The scientific discovery changed how we understand the natural world.

呢個科學發現改變咗我哋對自然世界嘅理解。

acquire

Verb動詞

取得、收購、獲得

EN

The company plans to acquire several smaller businesses this year.

間公司計劃今年收購幾間規模較細嘅企業。

The Guardian
money·
2 Jun, 07:00

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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

有駕駛者因脊椎受傷,主動向 DVLA 交還駕駛執照,點知 DVLA 隨後發出正式撤銷通知。呢個行政程序令事主日後想重考或恢復駕駛資格時,面臨更繁複嘅審批同法律障礙。呢件事提醒移英港人,喺英國處理任何涉及政府部門嘅行政手續,即使係主動申報,都要留意相關文件嘅法律定義,避免因行政失誤影響日後權益。

I surrendered my driving licence after a spinal injury but the DVLA revoked it
A

Vocabulary 生字

surrender

Verb動詞

交出、放棄(權利或物品)

EN

You must surrender your old passport when applying for a new one.

申請新護照時,你必須交出舊護照。

revoke

Verb動詞

撤銷、廢除(官方許可或法令)

EN

The council decided to revoke his permit due to repeated violations.

由於多次違規,市議會決定撤銷他的許可證。

voluntary

Adjective形容詞

自願的

EN

Many people choose to do voluntary work on weekends to help the community.

許多人選擇在週末做義工來幫助社區。

The Guardian
education·
2 Jun, 06:00

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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

英國最新民調顯示,三分之一受訪者認為大學學位唔再值回票價。特別係經歷過高昂學費嘅年輕畢業生,對學位價值嘅質疑程度遠高於上一代。喺英國生活,學歷認受性同職業發展息息相關,呢項調查反映咗英國社會對高等教育投資回報嘅信心正逐漸動搖,對於打算進修或規劃子女教育嘅移英港人嚟講,係一個值得關注嘅社會趨勢。

Third of people no longer believe degree is worth the time or money, UK poll shows
A

Vocabulary 生字

worth

Adjective形容詞

值得的、有價值的

EN

It is worth checking the weather forecast before you plan your weekend trip.

喺你計劃週末行程之前,睇下天氣預報係值得嘅。

survey

Noun名詞

民意調查、問卷調查

EN

The local council conducted a survey to understand the needs of the residents.

地方議會進行咗一項調查,以了解居民嘅需求。

disillusioned

Adjective形容詞

感到幻滅的、對某事失去信心或熱情的

EN

Many employees feel disillusioned when their hard work is not recognized by the management.

當員工嘅努力得唔到管理層認可時,好多人都會感到幻滅。

The Guardian
politics·
2 Jun, 00:01

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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

最新研究指出,Reform UK 嘅民調支持度可能已經見頂。雖然佢哋喺部分議題上立場鮮明,但過於側重社會保守主義,令佢哋難以爭取到大多數選民嘅認同。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個趨勢反映咗英國政治光譜嘅分歧,亦顯示單靠極端立場喺 Westminster 嘅選舉策略中,未必能夠持續擴大票源,未來發展值得留意。

Reform UK support could plateau as it relies on socially conservative views, study finds
A

Vocabulary 生字

plateau

Verb動詞

達到平穩期;停滯不前

EN

My progress in learning the piano started to plateau after a few months of practice.

我學習鋼琴嘅進度喺練習幾個月後開始停滯不前。

rely on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

依賴;依靠

EN

Many commuters rely on public transport to get to work every day.

好多通勤人士每日都依靠公共交通工具返工。

minority

Noun名詞

少數;少數群體

EN

Only a small minority of people in the office prefer working in the evening.

辦公室入面只有好少數人鍾意喺夜晚工作。