Sun, Jun 7· 6月7日

36 stories · 108 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 23:47

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中文導讀

Luka Modric 喺 Croatia 嘅主場告別戰入面射入一球,帶領球隊以 2-1 擊敗 Slovenia。呢場係 Croatia 出發去美國集訓前最後一場熱身賽,亦係佢哋備戰 World Cup 嘅重要一環。由於 Croatia 同 England 喺同一組,呢位老將嘅狀態絕對值得 England 球迷密切留意,睇吓佢點樣喺大賽前保持巔峰狀態。

Modric still casts a spell as Croatia win warm-up with England to come
A

Vocabulary 生字

warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身活動或準備工作

EN

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

喺開始運動前做適當嘅熱身係好重要嘅。

soil

Noun名詞

土地、國土或領土

EN

The athlete felt emotional playing his final match on home soil.

嗰位運動員喺自己國家嘅土地上打最後一場比賽,感到好感觸。

head off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

出發、前往某處

EN

We need to head off early tomorrow morning to avoid the heavy traffic.

我哋聽朝要早啲出發,以避開繁忙嘅交通。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Jun, 22:30

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中文導讀

Reform UK 黨魁 Nigel Farage 被指收受加密貨幣富商高達 500 萬英鎊嘅捐款,但一直未有公開交代資金用途。Labour Party 批評佢喺處理個人財政同政治捐獻上欠缺透明度,要求佢盡快向公眾交代。呢單新聞反映英國政壇對政治獻金監管嘅關注,尤其係涉及大額資金流向時,公眾對政治人物誠信嘅要求亦隨之提高,值得移英港人留意英國政治嘅問責文化。

Labour urges Farage to stop evading scrutiny over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細嘅審查、仔細嘅檢查

EN

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

稅務部門正對該公司嘅財務紀錄進行嚴格審查。

Evade

Verb動詞

逃避、規避(責任或問題)

EN

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject during the interview.

佢喺面試期間試圖透過轉移話題嚟逃避問題。

Accountable

Adjective形容詞

負有責任嘅、應作解釋嘅

EN

Public officials should be held accountable for their decisions.

公職人員應該要為佢哋嘅決定負上責任。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Jun, 21:23

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中文導讀

七屆世界冠軍 Lewis Hamilton 喺 Monaco 賽事避開混亂,成功升上積分榜第二位。雖然 Pierre Gasly 同 George Russell 因為賽事判罰感到不滿,但 Lewis Hamilton 對加盟 Ferrari 後嘅首場勝利充滿信心,認為自己距離冠軍已經越來越近。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞可以更了解英國主流文化同賽車運動嘅熱度,亦係融入當地社交圈子嘅好話題。

‘We will get that win’: Lewis Hamilton insists he is getting closer to first Ferrari victory
A

Vocabulary 生字

standings

Noun名詞

排名、積分榜

EN

The team has climbed to the top of the league standings after their recent win.

球隊喺最近贏波後,已經升上聯賽積分榜榜首。

fuming

Adjective形容詞

大發雷霆、極度憤怒

EN

She was fuming when she discovered that her flight had been cancelled without notice.

當佢發現航班被無預警取消時,佢簡直係火冒三丈。

insist

Verb動詞

堅持、強調

EN

He continues to insist that he is innocent despite all the evidence against him.

儘管所有證據都對佢不利,佢仍然堅持自己係無辜嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Jun, 20:30

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中文導讀

喺 Stockholm 舉行嘅 Diamond League 賽事中,英國中距離跑手 Keely Hodgkinson 雖然跑出個人最佳成績,但最終不敵瑞士選手 Audrey Werro。Keely Hodgkinson 原本目標係打破世界紀錄,今次落敗反映出女子 800 米賽事競爭極度激烈。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類國際級田徑賽事係了解英國運動員實力同埋當地體育文化嘅好機會,亦係週末消閒嘅熱門話題。

Hodgkinson sets British best but Werro surges to 800m success in Stockholm
A

Vocabulary 生字

surge

Verb動詞

激增、湧現、突然向前衝

EN

The demand for electricity tends to surge during the hottest weeks of summer.

喺夏天最熱嗰幾個星期,電力需求往往會激增。

defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、擊敗

EN

They were disappointed by the defeat but promised to work harder for the next match.

佢哋對呢場失敗感到失望,但承諾會喺下一場比賽更加努力。

target

Verb動詞

以...為目標、瞄準

EN

The company is targeting a younger audience with their new marketing campaign.

呢間公司正以年輕客群作為佢哋新市場推廣活動嘅目標。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 19:44

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中文導讀

Denmark 中場球員 Christian Eriksen 喺一場對陣 Ukraine 嘅國際友誼賽期間突然暈倒。雖然情況一度令人擔憂,但據報佢被抬離球場時仍然清醒。呢類突發醫療事故喺體育賽事中相當罕見,亦再次引起大眾對職業運動員心臟健康監測嘅關注。目前賽事相關嘅醫療應變措施亦成為外界討論焦點,大家可以留意後續官方公佈嘅健康狀況更新。

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch during international friendly
A

Vocabulary 生字

collapse

Verb動詞

(因病或疲勞)突然倒下、暈倒

EN

The elderly man collapsed on the street due to the extreme heat.

嗰位長者因為天氣太熱,喺街上面突然暈倒。

conscious

Adjective形容詞

清醒的、有知覺的

EN

After the accident, the driver remained conscious while waiting for the ambulance.

意外發生後,司機喺等候救護車期間一直保持清醒。

reportedly

Adverb副詞

據報導、據稱

EN

The new shopping centre is reportedly opening early next month.

據報導,嗰個新商場將會喺下個月初開幕。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 19:22

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 正式任命 Declan Rice 擔任 England 副隊長,為即將到來嘅 World Cup 備戰。雖然喺早前對陣 New Zealand 嘅友誼賽下半場,隊長臂章由 Jude Bellingham 接過,但 Thomas Tuchel 強調呢個安排唔代表隊長人選有變。對於關心 England 國家隊嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個決定反映咗 Thomas Tuchel 對球隊領導架構嘅長遠部署,亦係佢上任後確立權力核心嘅重要一步。

Declan Rice named as England vice-captain by Tuchel for World Cup bid
A

Vocabulary 生字

significance

Noun名詞

重要性、意義

EN

The new policy has great significance for the future of our local community.

呢項新政策對我哋社區嘅未來具有重大意義。

armband

Noun名詞

臂章(體育賽事中隊長佩戴的標誌)

EN

The captain adjusted his armband before the start of the second half.

隊長喺下半場開始前調整咗佢嘅臂章。

appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new manager to lead the department.

董事會決定任命一位新經理嚟領導呢個部門。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Jun, 19:01

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中文導讀

Alexander Zverev 喺 French Open 經歷咗一場苦戰,最終擊敗 Flavio Cobolli,贏得職業生涯首個大滿貫冠軍。呢場決賽對 Alexander Zverev 嚟講意義重大,因為佢之前四次打入決賽都未能奪冠,今次終於克服心理障礙,喺英國時間星期日成功封王,證明咗佢喺網壇嘅頂尖實力。

Alexander Zverev wins first grand slam after holding off Cobolli in French Open
A

Vocabulary 生字

overcome

Verb動詞

克服;戰勝

EN

You need to overcome your fear of public speaking to succeed in this job.

你需要克服對公開演講嘅恐懼,先可以喺呢份工做得好。

nerve

Noun名詞

緊張;勇氣(常用複數 nerves 表示緊張情緒)

EN

I had a bad case of nerves before my driving test.

我考車牌之前嗰陣好緊張。

major

Noun名詞

重要賽事;主修科目

EN

She decided to change her major from biology to history.

佢決定將主修科目由生物轉做歷史。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 19:00

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中文導讀

英格蘭國家隊領隊 Thomas Tuchel 上任後,強調要將球員放喺最合適嘅位置,唔再強行將球員擺去唔慣嘅位。佢特別提到 Rashford 同 Gordon 嘅競爭,反映佢想建立一套各司其職嘅戰術體系。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種「人盡其才」嘅管理哲學,亦係了解英國職場文化同團隊合作嘅一個切入點。

Tuchel relishes Rashford v Gordon in search for round pegs in round holes
A

Vocabulary 生字

relishes

Verb動詞

享受、期待、鍾意

EN

She really relishes the challenge of learning a new language.

佢好享受學習新語言嘅挑戰。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組

EN

The cleaning squad arrived early to prepare the office for the event.

清潔小組好早就到咗,為活動準備辦公室。

round pegs in round holes

Idiom成語

人盡其才、物盡其用(指將合適嘅人放喺合適嘅崗位)

EN

A good manager knows how to put round pegs in round holes to ensure the project succeeds.

一個好嘅經理識得點樣人盡其才,確保項目成功。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Jun, 18:16

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中文導讀

網壇傳奇 Serena Williams 喺 2022 年退役後,近日被問及會否重返單打賽場。佢強調自己已經無嘢需要證明,依家打波純粹係享受過程,視任何上場機會為額外收穫。呢種心態反映出運動員喺職業生涯後期,對勝負睇法嘅轉變,對於唔少移英港人嚟講,面對新環境亦可以參考呢種「唔一定要贏,但求有得着」嘅心態。

Serena Williams plays down potential singles return before doubles at Queen’s
A

Vocabulary 生字

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

We are discussing the potential benefits of moving to a new city.

我們正在討論搬到新城市後的潛在好處。

prove

Verb動詞

證明

EN

You don't need to prove your worth to anyone; just do your best.

你不需要向任何人證明你的價值,盡力而為就好。

gain

Noun名詞

收穫、增益

EN

Any extra time spent practicing will be a gain for your language skills.

任何額外花在練習上的時間,對你的語言能力來說都是一種收穫。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 18:00

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中文導讀

蘇格蘭足球代表隊喺最近兩場友誼賽大勝,包括擊敗 Bolivia,令球隊士氣大振。前鋒 Lawrence Shankland 形容目前隊內氣氛極佳,好似球會咁團結。呢種凝聚力對備戰世界盃外圍賽非常關鍵,亦令球迷對球隊喺接下來嘅賽事表現充滿期待,係球隊重拾信心嘅重要轉捩點。

Scotland’s picture for World Cup opener clearer and brighter after Bolivia boost
A

Vocabulary 生字

Confidence

Noun名詞

信心、自信

EN

You need to have more confidence in your own abilities when applying for a new job.

你申請新工作時,對自己嘅能力要有更多信心。

Boost

Verb動詞

提升、促進、推動

EN

A healthy breakfast can help boost your energy levels throughout the morning.

健康嘅早餐可以幫你提升成個上晝嘅能量水平。

Opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、開場表演

EN

We are planning to attend the season opener at the local stadium this weekend.

我哋計劃呢個週末去睇本地球場嘅賽季首場比賽。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 18:00

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中文導讀

美國國家男子足球隊(USMNT)喺備戰世界盃期間,Christian Pulisic 同 Weston McKennie 等核心球員公開談論信仰,將宗教元素融入球隊文化。呢種現象反映出運動員點樣喺高壓嘅職業環境入面,透過宗教尋求心理支撐同凝聚力,亦為球隊建立咗一種獨特嘅身份認同,值得關注體育文化點樣同個人價值觀結合。

‘It’s Bible time’: How religion became part of the USMNT’s World Cup identity
A

Vocabulary 生字

Identity

Noun名詞

身份、認同感

EN

It is important for children to develop a strong sense of identity as they grow up.

小朋友喺成長過程中建立強烈嘅自我認同感係好重要嘅。

Dynamic

Noun名詞

動態、互動關係

EN

The team dynamic changed significantly after the new manager joined.

自從新經理加入之後,團隊之間嘅互動關係出現咗明顯嘅變化。

Open

Adjective形容詞

坦率的、公開的

EN

She is very open about her struggles with work-life balance.

佢對於自己喺工作同生活平衡方面遇到嘅困難,表現得非常坦率。

The Guardian
news·
7 Jun, 18:00

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中文導讀

撰寫 Home Office 關於中國報告嘅 Dr David Wilson 爆料,指有前英國警員試圖接觸佢,企圖干預報告內容。呢件事反映外國勢力喺英國嘅滲透風險,亦引起公眾對學術同政策研究獨立性嘅關注。英國政府目前正嚴陣以待,審視呢類針對政策制定者嘅干擾行為,確保國家安全唔受威脅。

Author of Home Office report on China reveals attempts to compromise him
A

Vocabulary 生字

Compromise

Verb動詞

損害、危及(某人的名譽或安全)

EN

You should be careful about what you post online, as it could compromise your future job prospects.

你喺網上發佈內容要小心,因為咁樣可能會損害你未來嘅就業前景。

Influence

Verb動詞

影響、左右(某人的決定或行為)

EN

The weather often influences my mood when I decide whether to go out for a walk.

天氣往往會影響我決定係咪要出門散步嘅心情。

Approach

Verb動詞

接觸、接洽(某人以提出要求或建議)

EN

A stranger approached me at the station to ask for directions to the city centre.

有個陌生人喺車站接觸我,問我去市中心點行。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Jun, 17:43

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中文導讀

英國政府正考慮制裁以色列,以阻止當地喺 West Bank 嘅非法定居點擴張。呢個舉動源於 137 名 Labour Party 議員聯署,要求政府採取實質行動遏止暴力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國外交政策正受國內民意強烈影響,亦顯示政府喺處理國際人權議題上,正面臨來自國會內部嘅巨大壓力,未來對中東局勢嘅取態值得持續關注。

UK readies sanctions against Israel to deter proposed illegal West Bank settlement
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sanction

Noun名詞

制裁;懲罰措施

EN

The government imposed economic sanctions to encourage the country to change its policies.

政府實施經濟制裁,以促使該國改變其政策。

Deter

Verb動詞

阻嚇;防止;阻止

EN

Installing a security camera can help deter potential burglars from entering your home.

安裝保安攝錄機有助於阻嚇潛在竊賊進入你嘅屋企。

Concrete

Adjective形容詞

具體的;實質的

EN

We need to come up with a concrete plan before we start the renovation project.

我哋喺開始裝修工程之前,需要制定一個具體嘅計劃。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Jun, 17:33

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中文導讀

Exeter 喺英國時間星期六嘅英格蘭欖球超級聯賽(Premiership Rugby)表現神勇,憑藉 Moloney 同 MacDonald 各自取得四次達陣(try),以 50-24 大勝 Sale。呢場賽事展現咗 Exeter 喺下半場極強嘅進攻爆發力,成功喺主場攞到關鍵勝利,對於球隊喺聯賽榜嘅排名同士氣都有好大幫助。

Moloney-MacDonald’s four-try haul fires Exeter to emphatic win against Sale
A

Vocabulary 生字

emphatic

Adjective形容詞

強而有力的;顯著的(常用於形容勝利或拒絕)

EN

The team secured an emphatic victory in the final match of the season.

球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽取得咗一場大勝。

haul

Noun名詞

(尤指辛苦獲得的)大量收穫或數量

EN

The shoplifter was caught with a large haul of stolen goods.

嗰個店舖盜竊者被捉到時,身上帶住大量贓物。

seal

Verb動詞

確定;達成;鎖定(勝利或協議)

EN

They scored a late goal to seal the win for their side.

佢哋喺比賽尾段入咗一球,鎖定咗勝局。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Jun, 17:05

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中文導讀

年僅 19 歲嘅意大利車手 Kimi Antonelli 喺 F1 Monaco GP 展現超強心理質素,喺賽事多次出現紅旗同罰則嘅混亂情況下,成功頂住 Lewis Hamilton 嘅猛烈進攻,奪得五連勝。呢場賽事再次證明 Kimi Antonelli 喺高壓環境下嘅穩定性,絕對係未來 F1 賽壇最值得關注嘅新星,亦係賽車迷近期最熱門嘅話題。

Kimi Antonelli holds nerve to win chaotic F1 Monaco GP after late red flag
A

Vocabulary 生字

Hold one's nerve

Idiom慣用語

保持冷靜,喺壓力下唔會驚慌失措

EN

It is difficult to hold your nerve during a high-stakes job interview.

喺高壓嘅求職面試入面保持冷靜係好困難嘅。

Chaotic

Adjective形容詞

混亂嘅,無秩序嘅

EN

The supermarket was chaotic during the holiday sale.

假期大減價嗰陣,間超市入面亂晒籠。

In a row

Idiom慣用語

連續地,接連地

EN

She has been working late for three nights in a row.

佢已經連續三個夜晚都要加班到好夜。

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news·
7 Jun, 16:53

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中文導讀

Henry Nowak 遇害案引起社會對治安同極右翼勢力嘅關注。Savitri Hensman 同 Sarmad Ahmad Anwar 喺報章撰文,針對警方執法指引提出質疑。呢單案反映英國社會喺處理仇恨犯罪同警務方針上,仍然存在好大爭議,值得移英港人留意當地治安政策嘅演變,以及社會對極端主義嘅討論。

Henry Nowak murder, policing guidelines and the far right
A

Vocabulary 生字

Circumstances

Noun名詞

情況、環境、境況

EN

Under no circumstances should you leave the front door unlocked at night.

無論喺任何情況下,你都唔應該喺夜晚唔鎖大門。

Policing

Noun名詞

警務、治安管理

EN

The local community is calling for more effective policing to reduce street crime.

當地社區正呼籲加強警務工作,以減少街頭罪案。

Respond

Verb動詞

回應、反應

EN

It took the company three days to respond to my email regarding the refund.

間公司用咗三日時間先回應我關於退款嘅電郵。

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education·
7 Jun, 16:51

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中文導讀

英國教育界正討論 GCSE 課程改革,Myles McGinley 喺英國時間星期三指出,現時課程過於臃腫,令學生難以學習理財等實用技能。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於課程深度與廣度嘅辯論相當重要,因為直接影響子女喺英國學校所學嘅知識,係咪足以應付未來嘅生活需求,值得家長密切關注。

Only GCSE reform can free up space to teach financial literacy
A

Vocabulary 生字

Literacy

Noun名詞

讀寫能力;對某領域嘅基本認識或應用能力

EN

Improving digital literacy is essential for finding a job in the modern market.

提升數碼素養對於喺現代市場搵工嚟講係好重要嘅。

Curriculum

Noun名詞

課程;學校嘅教學大綱

EN

The school has decided to add more physical education to the curriculum.

學校已經決定喺課程入面加入更多體育活動。

Practical

Adjective形容詞

實用嘅;實際嘅

EN

She gave me some very practical advice on how to save money on groceries.

佢畀咗啲好實用嘅建議我,教我點樣喺買餸方面慳錢。

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sport·
7 Jun, 16:38

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中文導讀

England 喺 Lord’s Test 贏咗 New Zealand,但比賽過程極唔順利。由於球場草地狀況極差,導致比賽喺唔夠 1,000 球嘅情況下就結束,令 England 隊長 Ben Stokes 公開批評場地條件極端。MCC 隨後發聲明道歉,承認對賽事安排感到失望。呢件事反映咗英國頂級體育場地嘅管理質素,引起當地體育界高度關注。

MCC apologises for Lord’s Test pitch after Stokes criticises ‘extreme conditions’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Apologise

Verb動詞

道歉

EN

You should apologise to your friend for being late to the dinner.

你應該為遲到晚餐向你朋友道歉。

Frustrated

Adjective形容詞

感到沮喪或挫折的

EN

I felt very frustrated when my computer crashed while I was working.

當我工作時電腦突然死機,我感到非常沮喪。

Extreme

Adjective形容詞

極端的

EN

The weather forecast warns of extreme temperatures throughout the weekend.

天氣預報警告整個週末都會出現極端氣溫。

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sport·
7 Jun, 16:25

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中文導讀

英格蘭板球手 Ollie Robinson 喺 Lord’s 嘅表現雖然令人眼前一亮,成功重返國家隊考慮名單,但外界對佢嘅信任依然脆弱。評論認為,單憑一場比賽嘅回勇並唔足夠,Ollie Robinson 需要證明自己喺對手狀態大勇時,依然有能力穩定發揮,呢種持續性先係佢能否喺國際賽場長遠立足嘅關鍵。

Ollie Robinson roars back into England reckoning but trust is a fragile thing
A

Vocabulary 生字

reckoning

Noun名詞

估計、計算;亦指需要承擔後果或作出評價嘅時刻

EN

The company will face a day of reckoning if they do not improve their financial performance soon.

如果間公司唔改善財政表現,遲早要面對清算嘅一日。

fragile

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的、易碎的

EN

The peace agreement remains fragile despite the recent negotiations.

儘管經過近期談判,和平協議依然脆弱。

comeback

Noun名詞

東山再起、復出

EN

After years away from the industry, she is planning a major comeback next year.

離開呢個行業多年後,佢計劃出年強勢復出。

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football·
7 Jun, 16:00

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中文導讀

喺外國生活,身份認同往往係一個複雜課題。呢篇評論探討一位澳洲人喺美國生活多年後,面對 World Cup 賽事時嘅矛盾心情。即使自己所屬國家隊參賽,但喺異鄉生活久咗,對國家嘅歸屬感同熱情可能會變得模糊。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種喺「原生國」同「移居地」之間嘅身份拉扯,相信唔少人都會感同身受,反映出移民生活入面深層嘅心理適應過程。

An Australian in the US: national identity is one thing, but it’s hard to cheer for either World Cup team
A

Vocabulary 生字

Adopted

Adjective形容詞

領養的;(指地方)非出生地但長期居住並視為家的地方

EN

After living here for twenty years, this city has truly become my adopted home.

喺度住咗二十年,呢個城市已經真正成為我嘅第二個家。

Identity

Noun名詞

身份;特性;認同感

EN

Learning a new language is an important part of building a new cultural identity.

學習一門新語言係建立新文化認同感嘅重要部分。

Conflict

Noun名詞

衝突;矛盾;分歧

EN

I feel a sense of conflict when I have to choose between my career and my family time.

當我要喺事業同家庭時間之間做選擇時,我感到一種矛盾。

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sport·
7 Jun, 15:39

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中文導讀

Epsom 賽馬場早前將 Benvenuto Cellini 列為 non-runner,引發投注者強烈不滿。呢單爭議反映咗賽馬管理層喺處理賽事變動時,如果缺乏透明度同公平性,好容易損害投注者權益。對於平時鍾意睇馬或者參與賽馬博彩嘅移英港人嚟講,呢件事提醒大家喺參與呢類活動時,必須留意賽事規則同賠率變動,避免因為管理層嘅決定而蒙受損失。

Christmas Day backers left short-changed by Derby’s non-runner ruling
A

Vocabulary 生字

short-changed

Adjective形容詞

被佔便宜、少收了錢或受到不公平對待

EN

I felt short-changed after the waiter forgot to bring the side dish I paid for.

侍應漏咗我畀錢買嘅配菜,我覺得自己被佔咗便宜。

fallout

Noun名詞

(事件後的)不良影響、餘波

EN

The company is still dealing with the fallout from the failed marketing campaign.

間公司仲處理緊嗰個失敗營銷活動所帶來嘅不良影響。

micromanage

Verb動詞

事無大小都過度管理、微觀管理

EN

It is hard to stay motivated when your boss tries to micromanage every single task.

當上司試圖微觀管理每一項任務時,好難保持工作動力。

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sport·
7 Jun, 14:58

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中文導讀

Mirra Andreeva 喺 Roland Garros 表現亮眼,除咗個人天賦,佢同教練 Conchita Martínez 之間輕鬆嘅互動模式亦係關鍵。呢單新聞反映出體育界對女性教練嘅重視,證明教練嘅心理輔導同溝通風格,對運動員嘅職業生涯發展有決定性影響,亦為女性喺專業體育領域嘅領導地位提供咗有力證明。

Andreeva’s French Open triumph shows value of Martínez and women coaches
A

Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的成功、勝利或成就

EN

Winning the national competition was a great triumph for the young musician.

贏得全國比賽對呢位年輕音樂家嚟講係一項重大成就。

lighthearted

Adjective形容詞

輕鬆愉快的、無憂無慮的

EN

We had a lighthearted conversation over coffee this morning.

我哋今朝飲咖啡嗰陣傾得好輕鬆愉快。

owe

Verb動詞

歸功於、欠(某人某物)

EN

I owe my success to the constant support of my family.

我嘅成功係歸功於屋企人嘅持續支持。

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sport·
7 Jun, 14:28

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中文導讀

體操天后 Simone Biles 近日喺社交媒體透露,自己曾經歷嚴重健康危機,甚至一度瀕臨死亡。呢位奧運金牌得主形容呢次突發醫療事故完全係意料之外。雖然佢目前正喺度休息恢復,但呢次事件令唔少粉絲震驚。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞提醒大家,即使係頂尖運動員亦會面對突發健康挑戰,喺英國生活記得要留意身體狀況,定期檢查。

Simone Biles resting after serious health scare: ‘Almost dying wasn’t on my bingo card’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Emergency

Noun名詞

緊急情況、突發事件

EN

Please keep your phone charged in case of an emergency.

請保持手機有電,以備不時之需。

Recover

Verb動詞

康復、恢復健康

EN

It takes time to recover fully after a bad flu.

患上重感冒後,需要時間才能完全康復。

Unexpected

Adjective形容詞

意料之外的、突如其來的

EN

The heavy rain caused an unexpected delay to our travel plans.

大雨導致我們的旅遊計劃出現了意料之外的延誤。

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sport·
7 Jun, 14:05

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中文導讀

Donald Trump 將會出席 NBA Finals Game 3,New York Knicks 官方呼籲球迷喺英國時間星期一晚提早至少兩個鐘到場,並盡量減少攜帶隨身物品。由於涉及前美國總統保安安排,預計現場安檢程序會極度嚴格,球迷務必預留充足時間,以免因排隊過長而錯過開賽。

Knicks tell fans to arrive at least two hours early for NBA finals Game 3 due to Trump’s attendance
A

Vocabulary 生字

Attendance

Noun名詞

出席;參加人數

EN

Regular attendance at school is essential for academic success.

保持規律嘅上學出席率對學業成功好重要。

Strict

Adjective形容詞

嚴格的;嚴厲的

EN

The company has a strict policy regarding the use of mobile phones during meetings.

公司對於開會期間使用手提電話有嚴格嘅政策。

Adequate

Adjective形容詞

足夠的;適當的

EN

Please ensure you have allowed adequate time to reach the airport before your flight.

請確保你預留咗足夠嘅時間喺航班起飛前到達機場。

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education·
7 Jun, 13:00

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中文導讀

Holy Family Catholic primary school 近期推行「無屏幕日」,唔單止學生,連老師同家長都要放下電子產品。呢個計劃原意係想減少數碼依賴,點知家長反應非常熱烈,反映出英國社會對過度使用科技嘅隱憂。對於移英家長嚟講,呢種校園文化轉變值得參考,點樣喺數碼時代幫小朋友建立更健康嘅生活習慣,係唔少家庭嘅共同課題。

The London school that has screen-free days for pupils, teachers – and parents
A

Vocabulary 生字

Enthusiastic

Adjective形容詞

熱情的、熱衷的

EN

The team received an enthusiastic response after announcing the new project.

團隊宣布新項目後,收到了熱烈的迴響。

Reliance

Noun名詞

依賴、依靠

EN

Modern society has a heavy reliance on high-speed internet for daily tasks.

現代社會在處理日常事務時,對高速網絡有很強的依賴。

Implement

Verb動詞

實施、執行

EN

The company decided to implement a new policy to improve office efficiency.

公司決定實施一項新政策,以提高辦公效率。

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sport·
7 Jun, 12:49

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中文導讀

England 喺第一場 Test 比賽入面,成功擊敗 New Zealand。New Zealand 喺英國時間星期日朝早由 55-5 嘅劣勢下嘗試反撲,雖然加咗 83 分,但最終抵擋唔住 England 嘅攻勢。Gus Atkinson 表現出色,個人拎到五個 wicket,帶領球隊鎖定勝局。呢場勝利展示咗 England 喺板球壇嘅強勢,亦為呢個系列賽打響頭炮。

England end New Zealand’s brief resistance to seal victory in first Test
A

Vocabulary 生字

resistance

Noun名詞

抵抗、反抗或阻力

EN

The staff showed strong resistance to the new management policy.

員工對新管理政策表現出強烈嘅抵觸情緒。

resume

Verb動詞

重新開始、繼續(中斷後)

EN

The train service will resume after the track maintenance is completed.

鐵路服務將會喺路軌維修完成後恢復運作。

seal

Verb動詞

確定、鎖定(勝利或協議)

EN

The company managed to seal the deal after months of negotiations.

經過幾個月嘅談判,間公司終於成功落實呢單交易。

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politics·
7 Jun, 12:13

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中文導讀

英國財政大臣 Rachel Reeves 近期民望雖然受壓,但佢喺財政政策上正進行深層調整。儘管政府喺部分政策上出現 U-turn,但透過下放財政權力畀地方政府,試圖刺激經濟增長。對移英港人嚟講,呢種財政策略轉向將直接影響英國未來嘅經濟環境同公共服務資源分配,值得密切留意。

Rachel Reeves may be unpopular, but she is quietly rebalancing UK plc
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unpopular

Adjective形容詞

不受歡迎的

EN

The manager made an unpopular decision to cut the team's lunch break.

經理做咗個唔受歡迎嘅決定,縮短咗團隊嘅午飯時間。

Stint

Noun名詞

一段工作期間;限期

EN

She completed a short stint as a volunteer at the local library.

佢喺當地圖書館完成咗一段短時間嘅義工工作。

Kickstart

Verb動詞

啟動;促進;推動

EN

Drinking a cup of coffee helps to kickstart my day every morning.

每日飲杯咖啡有助於我啟動新嘅一日。

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football·
7 Jun, 12:00

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中文導讀

Columbus 斥資 2.05 億美元引入 NWSL 新球隊,雖然反映聯賽急速擴張,但公帑資助體育設施嘅爭議亦隨之浮現。呢單新聞反映咗美國城市喺推動職業體育發展時,點樣喺經濟效益同公眾利益之間攞平衡,對於移英港人嚟講,呢種涉及稅款運用嘅公共政策討論,喺英國社區亦相當常見。

‘It leaves a bad taste in my mouth’: Columbus embraces NWSL while questioning the cost
A

Vocabulary 生字

Expansion

Noun名詞

擴張、擴大

EN

The company is planning an expansion of its services into new regions.

公司正計劃將服務擴展至新地區。

Tension

Noun名詞

緊張關係、矛盾

EN

There is a lot of tension between the two departments regarding the new budget.

兩個部門對於新預算案存在好大矛盾。

Funding

Noun名詞

資金、撥款

EN

The local charity is struggling to secure enough funding for its community projects.

呢間本地慈善機構正為社區項目籌集足夠資金而苦惱。

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football·
7 Jun, 11:00

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中文導讀

雖然美國隊喺英國時間星期一凌晨嘅友賽輸畀德國隊,但表現反而令人眼前一亮。主教練 Mauricio Pochettino 執教後,球隊喺落後情況下展現出強大鬥志,戰術執行力亦明顯提升。呢場敗仗證明球隊正喺正確軌道上,對於即將到嚟嘅 World Cup 嚟講,呢種韌性同紀律係球隊最需要嘅特質,亦係球迷對未來賽事保持信心嘅關鍵。

US show the fight Pochettino wanted – just in time for the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Resilience

Noun名詞

韌性;適應力;恢復力

EN

Showing resilience in the face of challenges is a key trait for career success.

在面對挑戰時展現韌性,是事業成功的關鍵特質。

Take root

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

紮根;被廣泛接受;開始產生影響

EN

New habits take root slowly, so you need to be patient with yourself.

新習慣需要慢慢培養才能紮根,所以你要對自己有耐心。

Defeat

Noun名詞

失敗;戰敗

EN

It is important to learn from your defeat rather than just feeling discouraged.

從失敗中學習比單純感到氣餒更重要。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 11:00

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中文導讀

今屆 World Cup 臨近,Guardian 讀者對賽事嘅心情相當複雜。雖然唔少人依然期待球賽帶嚟嘅「魔力」,但同時亦對門票價格高昂同埋主辦國爭議感到憤怒同不安。呢篇報道反映咗英國社會對大型體育盛事嘅矛盾心態,除咗純粹嘅體育熱情,仲包含咗對主辦權同商業化嘅深層反思,值得移英港人留意當地人點樣平衡娛樂同社會價值觀。

Ticket pain and Trump anger, but still room for ‘magic’: how readers feel about the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Enthusiasm

Noun名詞

熱情、熱忱

EN

She showed great enthusiasm for the new volunteer project.

佢對呢個新嘅義工計劃表現出好大嘅熱情。

Unease

Noun名詞

不安、憂慮

EN

There was a feeling of deep unease among the staff after the announcement.

嗰個公告發出之後,員工之間瀰漫住一種深沉嘅不安感。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local tennis club is hosting a summer tournament next month.

我哋嘅地區網球會下個月會舉辦一場夏季錦標賽。

The Guardian
news·
7 Jun, 10:47

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中文導讀

英國副首相 David Lammy 近日公開表示,佢曾經就美國副總統當選人 JD Vance 嘅言論進行交涉。JD Vance 之前喺社交媒體將一名青少年嘅謀殺案歸咎於移民問題,David Lammy 認為呢種講法係錯誤嘅。呢次對話反映出英國政府喺處理移民議題同外交關係上,即使面對美國新政府,依然堅持立場,唔想被誤導性言論影響公眾對治安嘅觀感。

David Lammy: I told JD Vance he was wrong about Henry Nowak murder
A

Vocabulary 生字

Invasion

Noun名詞

入侵、湧入

EN

The sudden invasion of tourists during the summer makes the city centre very crowded.

夏天遊客嘅突然湧入,令市中心變得非常擠擁。

Blame

Verb動詞

責怪、歸咎於

EN

Don't blame yourself for the mistake; it could have happened to anyone.

唔好因為呢個錯誤而責怪自己,呢件事邊個都有可能發生。

Correction

Noun名詞

修正、改正

EN

The teacher made a quick correction to my essay before I submitted it.

老師喺我交功課之前,幫我份文章做咗個快速修正。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Jun, 10:29

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中文導讀

英國國防部被國會委員會點名批評,指國防投資計劃嚴重延誤,削弱咗英國嘅國際信譽。報告更提到海軍嘅攻擊型核潛艇目前全部停泊喺港口,未能執行任務。呢件事反映英國國防實力出現斷層,引起國會議員強烈不滿,要求政府道歉並交代國防政策嘅漏洞,以免影響國家安全同盟友信心。

Delays to defence investment plan have damaged UK’s credibility, say MPs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Credibility

Noun名詞

可信性、公信力

EN

The company lost its credibility after failing to deliver the promised services.

間公司因為未能提供承諾嘅服務,令佢哋嘅公信力大打折扣。

Investment

Noun名詞

投資

EN

Making a long-term investment in your education is always a wise decision.

喺教育方面做長線投資,永遠都係一個明智嘅決定。

Delay

Verb動詞

延誤、推遲

EN

Heavy rain might delay our flight, so please check the status online.

大雨可能會令我哋嘅航班延誤,請上網查閱最新狀態。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 08:00

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中文導讀

2026年 World Cup 將會喺 North America 舉行,規模史無前例咁大。對參賽球隊嚟講,最大挑戰係要面對極端氣候同埋長途跋涉嘅交通安排。不過,當地熱情嘅球迷同埋獨特嘅足球文化,將會令呢場賽事成為球員同觀眾難忘嘅體驗。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場橫跨多國嘅大型賽事,絕對係未來幾年體育界最值得關注嘅焦點。

North America’s wide and wild World Cup will be an experience like no other
A

Vocabulary 生字

Challenging

Adjective形容詞

具挑戰性的;困難的

EN

Learning a new language as an adult can be quite challenging but very rewarding.

成年後學習一門新語言可能會相當具挑戰性,但亦非常有收穫。

Encounter

Verb動詞

遇到;遭遇

EN

You might encounter some minor delays when travelling during the busy holiday season.

喺繁忙嘅假期出行時,你可能會遇到少少延誤。

Prepare

Verb動詞

準備;預備

EN

It is important to prepare a healthy meal for your family after a long day at work.

喺辛苦工作一日之後,為屋企人準備一餐健康嘅飯菜係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
money·
7 Jun, 07:00

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中文導讀

依家好多網購平台利用 AI 演算法進行詐騙,令消費者誤以為 ChatGPT 推薦嘅網站係可靠嘅。呢類『Poisoned』AI 騙案手法層出不窮,透過偽造網店呃錢。各位移英港人喺網上購物時,千祈唔好單憑 AI 嘅建議就輕信網站嘅真實性,付款前務必核實網店背景,以免墮入陷阱,損失金錢。

‘Poisoned’ AI: the ChatGPT shopping scams that lead to fake websites
A

Vocabulary 生字

Genuine

Adjective形容詞

真實的、真正的、非偽造的

EN

Always check the label to ensure the product is genuine.

務必檢查標籤,以確保產品是真貨。

Rip off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

敲詐、欺騙(通常指收費過高或貨不對辦)

EN

I felt ripped off after paying so much for such a poor quality meal.

付了這麼多錢卻吃到品質這麼差的餐點,我覺得被坑了。

Verify

Verb動詞

核實、查證

EN

Please verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.

請點擊發送到收件匣的連結,以核實您的電子郵件地址。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 01:17

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中文導讀

Socceroos 喺最近一場友誼賽同 Switzerland 打成平手。主教練 Tony Popovic 對球隊表現感到滿意,特別係喺比賽頭 20 分鐘展現出強大競爭力。隨著 6 月 14 號 World Cup 首場賽事逼近,年輕球員 Irankunda 同 Metcalfe 嘅出色表現,為澳洲隊注入強心針。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育賽事係融入當地社交圈子嘅好方法,亦可以了解國際足球動態。

‘We looked quite good for 20 minutes’: Tony Popovic content after Socceroos draw with Switzerland
A

Vocabulary 生字

content

Adjective形容詞

滿意的、知足的

EN

I am content with my current job because it offers a good work-life balance.

我對目前嘅工作感到滿意,因為佢提供咗良好嘅工作與生活平衡。

competitiveness

Noun名詞

競爭力

EN

The company needs to improve its competitiveness to survive in the global market.

呢間公司需要提升競爭力,先可以喺全球市場生存落去。

impress

Verb動詞

給予深刻印象、使欽佩

EN

You should dress professionally if you want to impress the interviewer.

如果你想畀面試官留下深刻印象,你應該著得專業啲。

The Guardian
football·
7 Jun, 00:23

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 喺英國時間星期五帶領 England 國家隊以 1-0 擊敗 New Zealand。雖然贏咗波,但 Thomas Tuchel 對球隊上半場嘅「freestyle」踢法好唔滿意,認為球員走位欠缺紀律。不過,佢就特別點名讚賞後備入替嘅 Jude Bellingham,認為佢喺場上嘅影響力係球隊獲勝關鍵。呢場比賽反映 Thomas Tuchel 正致力將嚴謹嘅戰術體系引入 England 隊,對球員嘅紀律要求相當高。

Thomas Tuchel criticises England’s ‘freestyle’ approach in win over New Zealand
A

Vocabulary 生字

Substitute

Noun名詞

後備球員;替代品

EN

The teacher is away today, so we have a substitute for our class.

老師今日唔喺度,所以有位代課老師幫我哋上堂。

Displease

Verb動詞

使人不滿;令人生氣

EN

The sudden change in the meeting schedule seemed to displease the manager.

會議時間突然改動,好似令經理感到唔滿意。

Impact

Noun名詞

影響;作用

EN

The new recycling policy has had a positive impact on our local community.

新嘅回收政策對我哋社區產生咗正面嘅影響。