Mon, Jun 22· 6月22日

64 stories · 192 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 22:20

Arsenal make Villa’s Morgan Rogers their No 1 target in transfer window

English champions Arsenal are expected to make an approach for Morgan Rogers but the fee could be around £100m for the England player

中文導讀

Arsenal 近期將 Aston Villa 嘅 Morgan Rogers 視為轉會市場嘅頭號目標。雖然 Morgan Rogers 表現出色,但市場估計轉會費可能高達 £100m。呢單交易反映 Arsenal 喺增強陣容深度方面嘅決心,同時亦顯示英超球員身價持續高企,後續談判進展值得留意。

Arsenal make Villa’s Morgan Rogers their No 1 target in transfer window
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Vocabulary 生字

approach

Noun名詞

接洽、接觸(指正式提出請求或建議)

EN

The company made an approach to the manager about a potential partnership.

嗰間公司向經理提出咗關於潛在合作嘅接洽。

target

Noun名詞

目標、對象

EN

Finding a new apartment is my main target for this month.

搵到新公寓係我呢個月嘅主要目標。

fee

Noun名詞

費用、收費

EN

You need to pay the registration fee before the course starts.

你喺課程開始前需要繳交註冊費。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 22:04

USMNT’s Alex Zendejas, yet to play at World Cup, readies for his moment: ‘I’m sure it’ll come’

The Club América star, a surprise pick to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad, has not played in the tournament yet but is preparing for his name to be called

中文導讀

效力 Club América 嘅 Alex Zendejas 近期獲 Mauricio Pochettino 徵召入選 USMNT 大軍。雖然佢暫時仲未喺世界盃賽事中上陣,但佢表現得相當積極,隨時準備好把握機會為球隊貢獻。對於呢位球員嚟講,呢次入選係職業生涯嘅重要里程碑,佢亦深信自己嘅出場時刻好快就會到嚟。

USMNT’s Alex Zendejas, yet to play at World Cup, readies for his moment: ‘I’m sure it’ll come’
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Vocabulary 生字

readies

Verb動詞

準備好;使準備就緒

EN

She readies herself for the job interview by practicing common questions.

佢透過練習常見問題,為求職面試做好準備。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍;小組;(運動)代表隊

EN

The coach selected a strong squad for the upcoming championship.

教練為即將到來嘅錦標賽挑選咗一支強勁嘅隊伍。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

Our local community centre is hosting a tennis tournament this weekend.

我哋嘅社區中心呢個週末會舉辦一場網球錦標賽。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 22:01

Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle

Missed penalty merely delayed the inevitable before forward scored the goals to go past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record

中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺足球壇嘅成就再創新高,正式超越 Miroslav Klose 成為世界盃入球紀錄保持者。雖然比賽期間曾經射失十二碼,但無阻 Lionel Messi 隨後連入兩球,證明佢喺球壇嘅統治地位。呢次紀錄唔單止係個人榮譽,更加鞏固咗佢作為當代球王嘅歷史地位,對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個絕對係值得留意嘅體壇大事。

Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle
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Vocabulary 生字

pinnacle

Noun名詞

頂峰、巔峰

EN

Reaching the top of the mountain was the pinnacle of his hiking career.

登上山頂係佢遠足生涯嘅巔峰。

inevitable

Adjective形容詞

不可避免的、必然發生的

EN

With the heavy rain, it was inevitable that the outdoor event would be cancelled.

落住大雨,戶外活動被取消係必然嘅事。

merely

Adverb副詞

僅僅、只不過

EN

I was merely suggesting a different route to avoid the traffic jam.

我只不過係建議一條唔同嘅路線去避開塞車。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 20:47

Burnham prepares for power as an emotional Starmer bows out

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 unopposed after British prime minister’s resignation paves way for successor

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 突然請辭,令政壇出現權力真空。目前 Burnham 喺接任人選中呼聲最高,甚至可能喺無對手競爭下直接入主 No 10。呢次權力交接對英國未來政策走向影響深遠,移英港人需要密切留意新任首相上場後,會點樣處理經濟同移民等民生議題,因為呢啲都會直接影響大家喺英國生活嘅規劃。

Burnham prepares for power as an emotional Starmer bows out
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Vocabulary 生字

successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The company is currently looking for a suitable successor to take over the CEO position.

公司目前正在尋找合適的繼任者來接管行政總裁職位。

unopposed

Adjective形容詞

無對手的、未受反對的

EN

The candidate was elected unopposed because no one else signed up for the race.

該候選人因無人報名參選而自動當選。

resignation

Noun名詞

辭職、辭呈

EN

She handed in her resignation after deciding to pursue a different career path.

她在決定追求另一條職業道路後遞交了辭呈。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 20:40

L’Equipe apologises to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku for presenter’s comments

The French media outlet distanced itself from criticism of Jérémy Doku’s plan to fly back from the World Cup for the birth of his first child

中文導讀

法國媒體 L’Equipe 近日就旗下主持針對比利時球員 Jérémy Doku 嘅言論公開道歉。事源 Jérémy Doku 計劃喺世界盃期間飛返屋企陪伴伴侶迎接首名孩子出生,卻遭到該主持批評。L’Equipe 隨即同該言論劃清界線,強調媒體立場唔認同有關批評,反映傳媒喺處理運動員私人生活與職業操守之間嘅界線,引起公眾對體育新聞專業操守嘅討論。

L’Equipe apologises to Belgian footballer Jérémy Doku for presenter’s comments
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Vocabulary 生字

distanced

Verb動詞

與...劃清界線;保持距離

EN

The company distanced itself from the controversial remarks made by its former manager.

該公司與前經理所發表的爭議性言論劃清界線。

criticism

Noun名詞

批評;指責

EN

The new policy faced a lot of criticism from the local community.

這項新政策面臨來自社區的大量批評。

presenter

Noun名詞

節目主持人;演講者

EN

The television presenter interviewed several experts on the morning show.

該電視節目主持人在晨間節目中採訪了幾位專家。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Jun, 20:27

Jack Draper hails new coach Andy Murray after winning return at Eastbourne

Jack Draper defeated Marcos Giron 6-4, 7-6 (5) in first round at Eastbourne after his return from prolonged injury problems

中文導讀

Jack Draper 近期喺 Eastbourne 網球賽事復出,以直落兩盤擊敗 Marcos Giron。Jack Draper 經歷長期傷患困擾後重返賽場,並公開讚揚 Andy Murray 擔任教練後對佢嘅指導。呢場勝仗對 Jack Draper 嚟講意義重大,標誌住佢喺傷癒後狀態回升,為接下來嘅賽事注入強心針,亦顯示出兩代英國球手之間嘅傳承。

Jack Draper hails new coach Andy Murray after winning return at Eastbourne
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Vocabulary 生字

prolonged

Adjective形容詞

長期的、持續很久的

EN

The project was delayed due to a prolonged period of bad weather.

由於長時間惡劣天氣,該項目被延誤了。

hail

Verb動詞

讚揚、稱讚

EN

Critics hailed the new film as a masterpiece of modern cinema.

評論家稱讚這部新電影為現代電影的傑作。

return

Noun名詞

回歸、復出

EN

Many fans were excited about the singer's return to the stage after a long break.

許多粉絲對於這位歌手在休息許久後重返舞台感到非常興奮。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 20:16

Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria

Lionel Messi missed a penalty but then made history with his 17th and 18th goals at the World Cup finals as Argentina beat Austria 2-0

中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺最近嘅賽事再次展現球王實力,雖然期間射失咗一球十二碼,但隨後成功攻入兩球,累積喺 World Cup 決賽週嘅入球數達到 18 球,打破咗歷史紀錄。Argentina 最終以 2-0 擊敗 Austria,呢場勝仗唔單止係 Argentina 嘅重要勝利,亦再次鞏固咗 Lionel Messi 喺足球史上嘅傳奇地位。

Irrepressible Messi breaks World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Austria
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Vocabulary 生字

irrepressible

Adjective形容詞

難以抑制的、精力充沛的、壓抑不住的

EN

She has an irrepressible sense of humour that always cheers everyone up.

她有一種難以抑制的幽默感,總能讓大家振作起來。

penalty

Noun名詞

罰球、懲罰、罰款

EN

You will have to pay a penalty if you cancel your subscription early.

如果你提早取消訂閱,將需要支付罰款。

make history

Phrase片語

創造歷史

EN

The young scientist hopes to make history with her groundbreaking research.

這位年輕科學家希望憑藉她的開創性研究創造歷史。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 19:55

Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor

Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband

中文導讀

Andy Burnham 嘅支持者近期出現分歧,爭論邊位應該擔任 Chancellor。呢場關於 Wes Streeting 同 Ed Miliband 陣營之間嘅「Briefing war」,反映出 Labour Party 內部對於未來經濟政策同權力架構嘅角力。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類黨內人事鬥爭,有助理解英國政壇點樣透過幕後角力影響未來嘅政策走向。

Andy Burnham supporters divided over who should be his chancellor
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Vocabulary 生字

Advocate

Noun名詞

提倡者、支持者

EN

She is a strong advocate for improving public transport in her local community.

她是改善社區公共交通的堅定提倡者。

Divide

Noun名詞

分歧、隔閡

EN

There is a growing divide between the two generations regarding how to save for retirement.

兩代人對於如何為退休儲蓄存在日益嚴重的分歧。

Internal

Adjective形容詞

內部的

EN

The company is conducting an internal review to improve its customer service standards.

公司正在進行一項內部審查,以提升其客戶服務標準。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 19:33

Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England

Carlos Queiroz’s squad hope to repeat the form that almost made Ghana the first African team to reach the semi-finals

中文導讀

Ghana 國家隊近日備戰對陣 England 嘅賽事,Carlos Queiroz 帶領嘅球隊期望重現 2010 年世界盃嘅輝煌戰績。當年 Ghana 差點成為首支打入四強嘅非洲球隊,今次佢哋希望以 Semenyo 為首嘅陣容,再次喺國際舞台證明實力,呢場比賽對雙方嚟講都係極具象徵意義嘅挑戰。

Semenyo and Ghana aim to emulate 2010 World Cup heroes as they face England
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Vocabulary 生字

emulate

Verb動詞

效法;模仿;盡力趕上

EN

She hopes to emulate her sister's success in the fashion industry.

她希望能夠在時尚界取得像她姐姐一樣的成就。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍;小組;(運動)代表隊

EN

The coach announced the final squad for the upcoming tournament.

教練公佈了參加即將到來比賽的最終隊伍名單。

form

Noun名詞

狀態;體能狀況

EN

The athlete is in excellent form after months of intensive training.

經過數月的密集訓練,這位運動員目前狀態極佳。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 19:13

John Swinney says victims of Edinburgh knife attacks deeply traumatised

Scotland’s first minister expresses solidarity with communities affected by apparently anti-Muslim violence

中文導讀

Scotland First Minister John Swinney 近日就 Edinburgh 發生嘅持刀襲擊案發聲,強調受害者身心受創。由於事件涉及針對穆斯林嘅暴力傾向,引起當地社區高度關注。John Swinney 呼籲各界團結,並對受影響人士表達慰問。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類涉及仇恨犯罪嘅社會治安議題,值得大家留意當地社區嘅安全狀況同埋政府嘅應對措施。

John Swinney says victims of Edinburgh knife attacks deeply traumatised
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Vocabulary 生字

traumatised

Adjective形容詞

受到創傷的;極度震驚的

EN

The child was deeply traumatised after witnessing the severe car accident.

嗰個細路目睹咗嚴重車禍之後,受到好大嘅心理創傷。

solidarity

Noun名詞

團結;一致;同心協力

EN

The local community showed solidarity by organizing a charity event for the victims.

當地社區透過舉辦慈善活動,展現出團結一致嘅精神。

affected

Adjective形容詞

受到影響的;受災的

EN

The government is providing financial support to the families affected by the flood.

政府正向受水災影響嘅家庭提供經濟援助。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 19:00

Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat

The head coach wants his players to use their energy in the right spaces and is also getting the best out of an in-form Harry Kane

中文導讀

英格蘭足球代表隊新任領隊 Thomas Tuchel 近日正式上任,佢嘅目標好明確,就係要將球隊嘅戰術能量發揮到極致,務求令英格蘭喺嚟緊嘅世界盃成為真正嘅爭標分子。Tuchel 強調球員必須喺正確嘅位置運用體能,同時亦會重點激活 Harry Kane 呢類狀態大勇嘅球員。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場足球改革唔單止係體育新聞,更係了解英國社會點樣透過調整戰術去提升競爭力嘅一個切入點。

Thomas Tuchel brings The Surge to make England genuine World Cup threat
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Vocabulary 生字

genuine

Adjective形容詞

真正的、真誠的

EN

It is a genuine pleasure to meet you at the community event.

喺社區活動見到你,我真係好開心。

in-form

Adjective形容詞

狀態良好的、表現出色的

EN

The in-form chef prepared a delicious meal for all the guests.

嗰位狀態大勇嘅廚師為所有賓客準備咗一頓美味嘅晚餐。

threat

Noun名詞

威脅、潛在危險

EN

The heavy rain poses a threat to the outdoor garden party.

大雨對戶外花園派對構成威脅。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 18:57

Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?

Britain will soon have its fifth prime minister in four years. The Guardian explains how we got here and what challenges await Starmer’s successor

中文導讀

英國政壇近日出現重大變動,Keir Starmer 宣佈辭去英國首相職務,令英國喺四年內即將迎來第五位首相。呢次權力交接對英國未來政策走向影響深遠,無論係經濟改革定係公共服務,新任首相都將面臨極大挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,密切留意 Westminster 嘅政局發展,將有助了解未來稅務、醫療及移民政策嘅潛在調整。

Keir Starmer has quit as prime minister – what will happen next in UK politics?
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Vocabulary 生字

Successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The company is currently looking for a suitable successor to take over the CEO position.

公司目前正在尋找合適的繼任者來接管行政總裁職位。

Resign

Verb動詞

辭職、放棄職位

EN

She decided to resign from her job to pursue a career in teaching.

她決定辭去工作,轉而投身教育事業。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、考驗

EN

Learning a new language in a foreign country can be a difficult challenge.

在異國他鄉學習一門新語言可能是一項艱鉅的挑戰。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 18:52

How tensions with Trump dominated Starmer’s premiership

Analysts say foreign policy was an ‘area of relative strength’ for the prime minister – but goodwill with the White House soon evaporated

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 上任後,外交政策原本被視為佢嘅強項,但近期同 White House 之間嘅關係卻出現緊張。分析指出,雙方原本建立嘅良好互動逐漸消失,呢種外交變數可能會影響英國未來嘅國際佈局,亦係移英港人需要密切留意嘅政治動向。

How tensions with Trump dominated Starmer’s premiership
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Vocabulary 生字

evaporate

Verb動詞

蒸發;消失;化為烏有

EN

My motivation to exercise tends to evaporate as soon as I get home after a long day.

我做運動嘅動力通常一返到屋企就消失得無影無蹤。

tensions

Noun名詞

緊張局勢;矛盾;壓力

EN

There is a lot of tension between the neighbors because of the noise coming from the apartment.

由於嗰個單位傳出噪音,鄰居之間嘅關係好緊張。

premiership

Noun名詞

首相任期;總理職位

EN

The politician faced many challenges throughout her premiership.

嗰位政治人物喺佢嘅任期內面臨好多挑戰。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 18:47

Who is Andy Burnham, the ‘man of the people’ likely to be next UK prime minister?

Expected successor to Keir Starmer has promised to understand voters outside London and those who feel unheard

中文導讀

近期英國政壇開始討論 Keir Starmer 嘅潛在接班人,當中 Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 被視為大熱。佢主打貼地路線,強調要關注 London 以外地區選民嘅訴求。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類地方實權人物嘅政治主張,有助了解英國未來政策走向,特別係佢點樣處理城鄉發展不均同埋民生議題,呢啲都係影響大家生活嘅關鍵因素。

Who is Andy Burnham, the ‘man of the people’ likely to be next UK prime minister?
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Vocabulary 生字

successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The company is currently looking for a suitable successor to take over the CEO position.

公司目前正在尋找合適的繼任者來接管行政總裁一職。

unheard

Adjective形容詞

未被傾聽的、被忽視的

EN

Many residents feel unheard when they raise concerns about local traffic issues at council meetings.

許多居民在議會會議上提出交通問題時,感到自己的聲音未被重視。

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

We need to identify all potential risks before starting the home renovation project.

在開始家居裝修工程前,我們需要找出所有潛在的風險。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 18:40

Lionel Messi breaks men’s World Cup record and becomes all-time leading scorer

Lionel Messi has become the leading goalscorer in World Cup history after scoring in Argentina’s group game against Austria

中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺最近一場對陣 Austria 嘅世界盃分組賽入面取得入球,正式打破紀錄,成為世界盃史上入球最多嘅男子球員。呢項成就鞏固咗 Lionel Messi 喺足球界嘅傳奇地位,亦係佢職業生涯中極具代表性嘅里程碑,對於全球球迷嚟講,見證呢位球星不斷改寫歷史絕對係難得嘅時刻。

Lionel Messi breaks men’s World Cup record and becomes all-time leading scorer
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Vocabulary 生字

Record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

She set a new record for the fastest time in the marathon.

佢創下咗馬拉松最快完成時間嘅新紀錄。

Leading

Adjective形容詞

領先的、主要的

EN

He is one of the leading experts in the field of renewable energy.

佢係再生能源領域入面其中一位領先嘅專家。

History

Noun名詞

歷史

EN

The local library has a large collection of books about world history.

呢間圖書館收藏咗大量關於世界歷史嘅書籍。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 18:38

What could Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in power look like?

New Makerfield MP could get keys to No 10 sooner than his team would have liked – but he will need to deliver fast to succeed

中文導讀

Andy Burnham 喺 Makerfield 當選 MP 後,外界關注佢會唔會好快入主 No 10。雖然佢團隊未必想咁快面對呢個挑戰,但面對英國政局變動,佢必須喺上任初期就交出政績,先可以穩住陣腳。呢個發展對未來英國政壇走向極具影響,值得移英港人密切留意。

What could Andy Burnham’s first 100 days in power look like?
A

Vocabulary 生字

deliver

Verb動詞

兌現承諾、達成目標或交付成果

EN

The new manager promised to deliver better results within the first month.

新經理承諾會喺第一個月內交出更好嘅成績。

succeed

Verb動詞

成功、達成目的

EN

If you work hard and stay focused, you will eventually succeed in your career.

如果你努力工作並保持專注,你最終會喺事業上取得成功。

power

Noun名詞

權力、影響力

EN

The government has the power to change local laws to improve public safety.

政府有權力修改地方法律以提升公共安全。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 18:07

Keir Starmer’s economic legacy – in charts

PM said Labour had turned economy around – but his record on growth and unemployment appears mixed

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近期聲稱 Labour 成功帶領經濟復甦,但數據顯示情況未如理想。雖然部分經濟指標有所改善,但失業率同增長數據依然反覆,反映政府喺改善民生方面仍面臨挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類經濟數據有助了解英國整體經濟氣候,從而評估個人就業同理財規劃嘅風險。

Keir Starmer’s economic legacy – in charts
A

Vocabulary 生字

Legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留下來的影響

EN

She wants to leave a positive legacy for the next generation.

她希望為下一代留下正面的影響。

Mixed

Adjective形容詞

好壞參半的、混合的

EN

The new policy has received mixed reviews from the public.

這項新政策在大眾中收到了好壞參半的評價。

Turn around

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

好轉、扭轉局面

EN

It took a lot of effort to turn around the failing business.

花了很多努力才讓這家瀕臨倒閉的企業扭轉局面。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Jun, 17:43

Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour

England included uncapped Caluori, Fisilau, Janse van Rensburg, Sela and Kloska in the squad while Fin Smith admitted he had to ‘fake’ confidence after Lions tour

中文導讀

England欖球隊教練Steve Borthwick近日公布夏季巡迴賽名單,Jamie George繼續擔任隊長。雖然球隊徵召咗多名未曾上陣嘅新血,但整體陣容編排依然偏向穩健。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事係了解英國體育文化嘅好機會,亦反映出教練喺新舊交替之間,點樣平衡球隊實力同戰術部署,確保喺高強度比賽中保持競爭力。

Jamie George captains England again as Borthwick plays it safe for brutal summer tour
A

Vocabulary 生字

Uncapped

Adjective形容詞

指運動員未曾代表國家隊上陣出賽

EN

The coach decided to give a chance to several uncapped players in the upcoming friendly match.

教練決定喺嚟緊場友誼賽畀幾位未曾代表國家隊上陣嘅球員機會。

Confidence

Noun名詞

自信、信心

EN

You need to show more confidence when you are giving a presentation in front of your colleagues.

你喺同事面前做簡報嗰陣,需要展現多啲自信。

Brutal

Adjective形容詞

殘酷的、嚴酷的、艱難的

EN

The team had to endure a brutal training schedule to prepare for the championship.

球隊為咗備戰錦標賽,必須忍受極其嚴酷嘅訓練日程。

The Guardian
education·
22 Jun, 17:28

Letters: Peter Duncan obituary

Andrew Wade writes: Peter Duncan attempet to contribute to an open pluralistic Labour party

中文導讀

呢篇關於 Peter Duncan 嘅訃聞,回顧咗佢生前點樣致力推動 Labour Party 變得更加開放同多元。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類資深黨員嘅政治理念,有助理解英國政壇嘅光譜同埋黨內思潮嘅演變,亦可以睇到英國社會點樣透過唔同聲音去平衡黨內政策,係深入認識英國政治文化嘅一個切入點。

Letters: Peter Duncan obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

pluralistic

Adjective形容詞

多元主義的;容納多種觀點的

EN

A healthy society should be pluralistic and respect different cultural backgrounds.

一個健全嘅社會應該係多元嘅,並且尊重唔同嘅文化背景。

contribute

Verb動詞

貢獻;促成;捐獻

EN

Everyone is encouraged to contribute their ideas to the community project.

鼓勵每個人都為呢個社區計劃貢獻自己嘅意見。

obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the newspaper to learn about the achievements of the late professor.

我睇咗報紙入面嘅訃聞,去了解嗰位已故教授嘅成就。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 17:18

Keir Starmer’s resignation and a new era for Labour

Letters: Readers react to the news that Keir Starmer is to step down as prime minister, with Andy Burnham his most likely successor

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 宣佈辭職,標誌住 Labour 進入新時代。呢個消息喺政壇引起極大迴響,讀者紛紛討論未來去向。目前外界普遍認為 Andy Burnham 最有機會接任首相一職。對於移英港人嚟講,呢次政權交接將會影響未來政策走向,特別係關於經濟同公共服務嘅安排,值得密切留意後續發展。

Keir Starmer’s resignation and a new era for Labour
A

Vocabulary 生字

Resignation

Noun名詞

辭職;辭呈

EN

She handed in her resignation after finding a better job opportunity.

佢搵到更好嘅工作機會之後,就遞交咗辭職信。

Successor

Noun名詞

繼任者;接班人

EN

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

公司目前正喺度物色適合嘅人選,去接替即將退休嘅行政總裁。

React

Verb動詞

反應;回應

EN

How did your family react when you told them about your decision to move abroad?

當你同屋企人講話決定移民嗰陣,佢哋有咩反應?

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 17:16

Forget closer EU ties if Tories can’t face up to Brexit truth

Letters: Dr Denis MacShane says Labour figures were willing to break ranks over Europe, and implores Conservatives to tell the truth about Brexit. Plus a letter from Zhengli Zhou

中文導讀

英國政壇近日圍繞 Brexit 嘅討論再次升溫。Dr Denis MacShane 喺信件中批評 Conservatives 唔肯面對 Brexit 帶來嘅現實,認為如果執政黨唔肯承認政策缺失,英國同 EU 嘅關係將難以改善。呢篇評論提醒移英港人,英國政界對於脫歐後嘅經濟同外交走向依然分歧嚴重,呢種政策辯論將直接影響未來嘅生活成本同就業環境,值得大家持續關注。

Forget closer EU ties if Tories can’t face up to Brexit truth
A

Vocabulary 生字

face up to

Phrasal verb動詞片語

勇敢面對、承認(令人不快嘅事實或困難)

EN

You need to face up to the fact that you cannot finish the project on time without help.

你需要面對一個事實,就係冇人幫手嘅話,你係冇辦法準時完成呢個計劃。

break ranks

Idiom慣用語

不跟隨團體立場、公開表達與組織不同嘅意見

EN

Some employees decided to break ranks and complain about the new company policy publicly.

有啲員工決定唔再同團體保持一致,公開投訴公司嘅新政策。

implore

Verb動詞

懇求、哀求

EN

The charity workers implore the public to donate warm clothes for the homeless during winter.

慈善機構工作人員懇求公眾喺冬天為無家可歸者捐贈保暖衣物。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 16:33

British man accused of conspiring to drug and rape wife over two decades admits to a dozen sexual offences

Guilty pleas span three-year period, including sexually assaulting her with another man in 2024

中文導讀

一名英國男子近日承認多項嚴重性罪行,案情指佢喺長達二十年期間,涉嫌對妻子落藥並進行性侵犯,甚至喺2024年聯同另一名男子犯案。呢單案件揭露咗長期家庭暴力嘅嚴重性,引起英國社會對配偶權益同司法保護嘅高度關注,反映當地喺處理家庭性暴力案件上,仍有唔少挑戰需要面對。

British man accused of conspiring to drug and rape wife over two decades admits to a dozen sexual offences
A

Vocabulary 生字

Conspire

Verb動詞

密謀、串謀

EN

The employees conspired to steal confidential data from the company.

嗰班員工串謀偷取公司嘅機密數據。

Offence

Noun名詞

罪行、違法行為

EN

He was arrested for committing a serious traffic offence.

佢因為干犯嚴重交通罪行而被捕。

Span

Verb動詞

持續、涵蓋(一段時間)

EN

Her career as a teacher spanned over thirty years.

佢嘅教師生涯持續咗超過三十年。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 15:40

African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?

There are twice as many teams from Caf at this World Cup than in 2022, but their results so far have been hit and miss

中文導讀

今屆 World Cup 來自 Caf 嘅參賽隊伍數目比 2022 年多出一倍,反映非洲球壇喺國際舞台嘅影響力正不斷提升。不過,呢啲隊伍喺賽事中嘅表現相當反覆,成績好壞參半。對於關注國際體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個現象揭示咗非洲球隊喺戰術執行同穩定性方面,仍然面臨唔少挑戰,值得大家持續留意佢哋後續嘅賽事表現。

African teams have a point to prove at this World Cup. How are they faring?
A

Vocabulary 生字

faring

Verb動詞

表現;進展情況

EN

I am curious to see how the new employees are faring in their first week.

我好想知道新員工第一週嘅表現點樣。

hit and miss

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

時好時壞;表現不穩定

EN

The quality of service at this restaurant can be a bit hit and miss.

呢間餐廳嘅服務質素有時好有時差,好唔穩定。

prove

Verb動詞

證明;證實

EN

You need to provide evidence to prove that you are eligible for the discount.

你需要提供證明文件,以證實你有資格享有折扣。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 15:22

Uruguay misfire and leave Bielsa-ball in danger of kicking the bucket at World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: all is not well in the Uruguay camp

中文導讀

Uruguay 喺近期賽事表現未如理想,令領隊 Marcelo Bielsa 嘅戰術風格備受質疑。呢位阿根廷籍領隊一向以高強度壓迫見稱,但目前球隊喺 World Cup 嘅出線形勢變得岌岌可危。對於球迷嚟講,呢場風波唔單止係戰術層面嘅爭議,更反映出球隊內部管理同球員狀態出現嚴重斷層,隨時會影響佢哋喺國際賽場嘅長遠發展。

Uruguay misfire and leave Bielsa-ball in danger of kicking the bucket at World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

misfire

Verb動詞

(計劃或行動)失敗、未達預期效果

EN

The marketing campaign misfired because it failed to connect with the target audience.

嗰個市場推廣活動失敗咗,因為佢無法同目標受眾產生共鳴。

in danger of

Phrase片語

處於……的危險之中、面臨……的風險

EN

The small business is in danger of closing down if they do not secure more funding.

如果呢間小企業攞唔到更多資金,佢哋正面臨倒閉嘅風險。

kick the bucket

Idiom成語

死亡(非正式用語,帶有幽默或粗俗意味,需謹慎使用)

EN

He joked that he wanted to travel the world before he kicks the bucket.

佢開玩笑話想喺自己過身之前去環遊世界。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 14:47

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers

May, Johnson, Truss, Sunak, and now Starmer: each one was brought low for a reason. But what if the deeper problem is the office itself?

中文導讀

英國政壇近年頻繁更換首相,由 May、Johnson、Truss、Sunak 到依家嘅 Keir Starmer,每位領導人都面臨極大管治挑戰。呢篇分析探討嘅核心問題係:究竟係人嘅問題,定係 Westminster 呢個制度本身已經出現結構性缺陷,令國家變得難以管治?對於移英港人嚟講,理解呢種政治不穩定性,有助掌握英國社會嘅深層矛盾同未來政策走向。

The ungovernable country? Why Britain keeps losing prime ministers
A

Vocabulary 生字

governable

Adjective形容詞

可管治的、受控制的

EN

The new manager believes the team is easily governable if we set clear expectations.

新經理認為如果我哋訂立清晰嘅期望,呢個團隊係好容易管理嘅。

bring low

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

使倒台、使蒙羞、使失敗

EN

His arrogance eventually brought him low and cost him his reputation.

佢嘅傲慢最終令佢失敗,仲令佢賠上咗自己嘅名聲。

structural

Adjective形容詞

結構上的

EN

The house requires structural repairs to ensure it remains safe for the residents.

間屋需要進行結構性維修,以確保住戶安全。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Jun, 14:45

The champion they didn’t want: inside Wyndham Clark’s lonely US Open coronation

The major winner has rebuilt both his swing and confidence and learned to function without the approval of the masses

中文導讀

Wyndham Clark 喺 US Open 奪冠之路並唔平坦,佢喺職業生涯低潮期經歷過自我懷疑,甚至一度失去大眾支持。呢篇報道深入剖析佢點樣重建揮桿技術同心理質素,喺唔被外界睇好嘅情況下,學識點樣喺孤獨中尋求自我認同,證明實力先係運動員最強嘅後盾。

The champion they didn’t want: inside Wyndham Clark’s lonely US Open coronation
A

Vocabulary 生字

Coronation

Noun名詞

加冕禮;引申為獲得勝利或榮譽的時刻

EN

The team celebrated their championship coronation after a long and difficult season.

球隊喺經歷漫長而艱難嘅賽季後,慶祝佢哋奪冠嘅榮耀時刻。

Rebuild

Verb動詞

重建;修復;重新建立

EN

It takes time and patience to rebuild your confidence after a major setback.

喺經歷重大挫折後,重建自信心需要時間同耐性。

Approval

Noun名詞

批准;贊同;認可

EN

You should focus on your own goals instead of constantly seeking approval from others.

你應該專注喺自己嘅目標,而唔係不斷尋求他人嘅認可。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 14:32

‘Incomprehensible’: disbelief after Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of historical sex charges

Former DUP leader led a double life championing conservative values while inflicting sexual harm on two schoolgirls

中文導讀

前 DUP 領袖 Jeffrey Donaldson 近日被裁定涉及歷史性性罪行罪名成立。呢單案震驚英國政壇,因為佢過往一直以保守價值觀捍衛者自居,但私底下卻對兩名女學生造成性傷害。呢種雙面人形象令公眾感到極度震驚同難以置信,亦反映出公職人員道德操守嘅重要性。

‘Incomprehensible’: disbelief after Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of historical sex charges
A

Vocabulary 生字

Incomprehensible

Adjective形容詞

難以理解的、不可思議的

EN

It is incomprehensible that they would make such a dangerous decision without consulting anyone.

佢哋竟然喺冇諮詢任何人嘅情況下做出咁危險嘅決定,真係令人難以理解。

Champion

Verb動詞

捍衛、支持、擁護

EN

She has spent her career championing the rights of workers in the manufacturing industry.

佢成個職業生涯都致力於捍衛製造業工人嘅權益。

Inflict

Verb動詞

使遭受(痛苦、傷害等)

EN

The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal houses.

呢場風暴令沿海房屋遭受嚴重破壞。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 14:24

Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape

Former DUP leader convicted of 18 offences against two victims after high-profile trial that gripped Northern Ireland

中文導讀

前 DUP 領袖 Jeffrey Donaldson 近日被裁定多項性侵罪名成立,包括強姦罪。呢單案件喺 Northern Ireland 引起極大關注,因為 Jeffrey Donaldson 曾係當地政壇舉足輕重嘅人物。今次裁決反映英國司法制度對性暴力罪行採取零容忍態度,無論被告背景幾顯赫,都要為自己嘅行為負上法律責任,對當地社會帶來深遠影響。

Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty of child sexual offences including rape
A

Vocabulary 生字

Convicted

Adjective形容詞

被判有罪的;已定罪的

EN

The person was convicted of theft after the court reviewed all the evidence.

法庭審閱所有證據後,該人被判盜竊罪成。

Offence

Noun名詞

罪行;違法行為

EN

It is a serious offence to drive without a valid license in this country.

在這個國家,無牌駕駛屬於嚴重罪行。

Victim

Noun名詞

受害者;受難者

EN

The charity provides support and counselling for every victim of crime.

該慈善機構為每位罪案受害者提供支援與輔導。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Jun, 14:02

Stokes saga humiliated McCullum and exposed England’s captaincy succession crisis

With Stokes now 35, the ECB needs to identify rising talents with the capacity to be serious people, not just young men having fun with their mates

中文導讀

Ben Stokes 已經 35 歲,ECB 必須正視隊長接班人問題。呢篇評論指出,英格蘭板球隊唔可以只係依賴一班玩世不恭嘅年輕球員,而係要搵具備成熟心智同領導能力嘅人才。呢場危機反映出球隊管理層喺培養接班人方面嘅短視,如果唔及早規劃,未來嘅領導層將會面臨嚴重斷層,影響英格蘭板球隊嘅長遠競爭力。

Stokes saga humiliated McCullum and exposed England’s captaincy succession crisis
A

Vocabulary 生字

Capacity

Noun名詞

能力、容量或職位

EN

She has the capacity to learn new languages very quickly.

她有很快學會新語言的能力。

Identify

Verb動詞

識別、確認或找出

EN

The first step is to identify the main cause of the problem.

第一步是找出問題的主要成因。

Succession

Noun名詞

繼承、接替或連續

EN

The company is planning for a smooth succession of leadership.

公司正在規劃順利的領導層接替。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 13:29

Starmer’s turn at the Podium of Doom sees him depart with good(ish) grace

The PM is another butterfly broken on the wheel of the public gaze, not quite ready to accept his own limitations

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近期喺公眾輿論壓力下,顯得難以應對執政嘅現實挑戰。呢篇評論指出,政治人物往往難以逃脫公眾審視嘅殘酷,Keir Starmer 亦唔例外。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類報道反映出英國政壇對領袖嘅高標準要求,以及執政者喺面對民意時,點樣喺個人限制同政治責任之間搵平衡,係了解當地政治文化嘅重要切入點。

Starmer’s turn at the Podium of Doom sees him depart with good(ish) grace
A

Vocabulary 生字

limitations

Noun名詞

限制、局限

EN

It is important to recognize your own limitations when taking on a new project.

當你接手新項目時,認清自己嘅局限係好重要嘅。

grace

Noun名詞

優雅、風度

EN

She handled the difficult situation with great grace and professionalism.

佢以極大嘅風度同專業精神處理咗嗰個困難嘅局面。

public gaze

Noun phrase名詞短語

公眾目光、大眾審視

EN

Living under the public gaze can be extremely stressful for celebrities.

生活喺公眾目光之下對名人嚟講可能會造成極大壓力。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 13:22

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity

Two years ago, Quiñones was the target of racist chants by fans. Now, hailed as a hero in that same country, he’s challenging expectations of race and identity

中文導讀

Julián Quiñones 曾經喺墨西哥遭受種族歧視,但近日卻搖身一變成為國家英雄。呢件事反映出身份認同嘅複雜性,亦挑戰咗大眾對種族嘅刻板印象。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個故事帶出咗一個重要反思:喺多元文化社會入面,一個人嘅背景同國籍點樣影響大眾對佢嘅接納程度,以及點樣打破社會對少數族裔嘅固有標籤。

Julián Quiñones, Blackness in Mexico and the complexities of national identity
A

Vocabulary 生字

Target

Verb動詞

針對;瞄準

EN

The new policy specifically targets families with young children to provide better support.

呢項新政策特別針對有年幼子女嘅家庭,以提供更好嘅支援。

Hailed

Verb動詞

被稱讚為;被譽為

EN

The local volunteer was hailed as a hero for saving the cat from the burning building.

呢位義工因為喺火場救出貓咪,被譽為英雄。

Complexity

Noun名詞

複雜性

EN

It takes time to fully understand the complexity of the tax system in this country.

要完全理解呢個國家稅務系統嘅複雜性,係需要時間嘅。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 13:15

Two men arrested in relation to hospital mortuary practices in Nottingham

Arrests part of Operation Perth investigation into failures in NHS trust’s maternity services

中文導讀

Nottingham 發生咗一宗涉及醫院殮房處理程序嘅調查,警方已經拘捕兩名男子。呢次行動係 Operation Perth 嘅一部分,主要針對 NHS trust 轄下產科服務嘅嚴重失誤。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗當地醫療體系正進行緊嚴格嘅內部問責,亦顯示出英國政府對於公共醫療機構嘅監管力度正不斷加強,值得大家關注醫療質素同相關權益。

Two men arrested in relation to hospital mortuary practices in Nottingham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Investigation

Noun名詞

調查;偵查

EN

The police launched a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.

警方針對火災起因展開咗徹底調查。

Failure

Noun名詞

失敗;失誤;故障

EN

The project was cancelled due to a failure in communication between the departments.

由於各部門之間溝通失誤,嗰個項目最終被取消。

Arrest

Verb動詞

拘捕;逮捕

EN

The security guard had to arrest the shoplifter until the police arrived.

保安人員必須將嗰名店舖盜竊者拘捕,直至警察抵達。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 12:46

Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways

PM reminds listeners of his landslide general election win and achievements in office before ending with tribute to his family

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近日發表辭職演說,回顧執政期間嘅政績,並強調當年大選取得壓倒性勝利嘅重要時刻。呢次演說除咗係對過去工作嘅總結,亦包含對家人嘅感謝。對於移英港人嚟講,了解 Keir Starmer 嘅執政理念同埋佢點樣評價自己嘅任期,有助掌握英國政壇嘅最新動向,睇清楚政府權力交接對社會政策可能帶來嘅影響。

Keir Starmer’s resignation speech: the six key takeaways
A

Vocabulary 生字

Landslide

Noun名詞

壓倒性勝利(通常指選舉)

EN

The candidate won the election by a landslide, securing most of the votes.

該候選人以壓倒性優勢贏得選舉,獲得了絕大多數選票。

Tribute

Noun名詞

致敬、頌詞

EN

The community held a small ceremony as a tribute to the retiring teacher.

社區舉行了一個小型儀式,向即將退休的老師致敬。

Achievement

Noun名詞

成就、達成

EN

Learning a new language is a significant personal achievement.

學習一門新語言是一項重大的個人成就。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 12:44

WSL and WSL2 fans can drink alcohol in stands next season after successful trial

Leagues’ regulations have been altered after a positive test period though clubs will not be obliged to offer the option to supporters

中文導讀

英國女子足球聯賽 WSL 及 WSL2 喺經過成功嘅試驗期後,決定放寬球場內飲酒嘅限制。下個球季開始,球迷將可以喺觀眾席上飲酒。不過,呢項政策並非強制性,各球會可以自行決定係咪提供呢項服務。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個改變令觀賽體驗變得更加輕鬆,亦反映英國體育場館管理政策嘅靈活性。

WSL and WSL2 fans can drink alcohol in stands next season after successful trial
A

Vocabulary 生字

regulation

Noun名詞

規例、規則

EN

You must follow the safety regulations when working in the laboratory.

喺實驗室工作時,你必須遵守安全規例。

alter

Verb動詞

改變、修改

EN

I need to alter my schedule to attend the meeting tomorrow.

我需要修改我嘅時間表,以出席聽日嘅會議。

obliged

Adjective形容詞

有義務的、被迫的

EN

You are not obliged to answer any questions if you feel uncomfortable.

如果你覺得唔舒服,你並無義務回答任何問題。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 12:22

UK Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday

People in southern Wales and area of England from Kent and Sussex to Somerset and Birmingham urged to protect themselves from extreme heat

中文導讀

UK Met Office 近日針對 Southern Wales 同埋由 Kent、Sussex 延伸至 Somerset 同 Birmingham 嘅地區,發出罕見嘅紅色高溫天氣警告。當局呼籲當地居民採取必要防護措施,應對極端高溫帶來嘅健康風險。呢類警告喺英國唔常見,大家喺呢段期間要特別留意身體狀況,盡量避免喺烈日下長時間曝曬,並確保室內環境通風涼爽,以防中暑。

UK Met Office issues rare red weather warning for Wednesday and Thursday
A

Vocabulary 生字

Extreme

Adjective形容詞

極端的;極度的

EN

The mountain climber had to survive in extreme weather conditions.

嗰位登山者必須喺極端天氣條件下生存。

Protect

Verb動詞

保護;防護

EN

You should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun.

你應該搽防曬霜嚟保護你嘅皮膚免受陽光傷害。

Issue

Verb動詞

發布;發出(正式文件或警告)

EN

The local council will issue a new parking permit to all residents next month.

地方議會下個月會向所有居民發出新嘅泊車許可證。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 12:19

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans

Prime minister was forced to row back on some policies despite strong support among voters for climate action

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 一直推動環保政策,雖然民意普遍支持氣候行動,但近期受到右翼勢力強烈反彈,令佢被迫喺部分環保計劃上讓步。呢件事反映咗 Keir Starmer 喺推行綠色轉型時,點樣喺環保承諾同政治現實之間攞平衡,對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種政策反覆嘅背景,有助掌握英國政壇嘅民意角力。

Starmer has a strong green record – but a rightwing backlash weakened his plans
A

Vocabulary 生字

backlash

Noun名詞

強烈反對;抵制

EN

The company faced a massive backlash from customers after increasing their prices without notice.

嗰間公司喺冇預先通知嘅情況下加價,結果面臨顧客嘅強烈抵制。

row back

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

撤回;改變立場;退縮

EN

The council had to row back on its decision to close the local library following public protests.

喺公眾抗議之後,地方議會被迫撤回關閉社區圖書館嘅決定。

climate action

Noun phrase名詞短語

氣候行動(指對抗氣候變化嘅具體措施)

EN

Many young people are demanding more urgent climate action from their local representatives.

好多後生仔女都要求佢哋嘅地區代表採取更迫切嘅氣候行動。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 12:06

‘Absolute nightmare’: Brexit bellwether constituencies revisited 10 years on

From north-east Scotland to Romford, London, what do those who spoke to the Guardian during the referendum campaign make of how it all panned out?

中文導讀

Brexit 公投至今十年,The Guardian 記者重訪當年嘅指標性選區,探討當地居民點睇呢十年嘅變化。唔少受訪者形容現狀係一場「Absolute nightmare」,反映脫歐後嘅經濟同社會影響,遠超當年預期。呢篇報道唔單止係回顧,更係反映英國基層對現屆政府同脫歐後遺症嘅真實感受,對移英港人了解英國社會脈搏好有參考價值。

‘Absolute nightmare’: Brexit bellwether constituencies revisited 10 years on
A

Vocabulary 生字

panned out

Phrasal verb短語動詞

事情發展嘅結果,通常指最終情況

EN

I was worried about the new job, but it all panned out well in the end.

我原本好擔心份新工,但最後結果一切順利。

bellwether

Noun名詞

指標、風向標,指能夠預示未來趨勢嘅事物或地方

EN

This small town is often seen as a bellwether for national consumer trends.

呢個小鎮經常被視為全國消費趨勢嘅風向標。

revisit

Verb動詞

重訪、重新審視或考慮某事

EN

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

我哋應該重新審視預算計劃,睇下仲有無空間慳錢。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 12:00

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Monday 22 June

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Monday 22 June, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

中文導讀

世界盃賽事持續進行,呢篇報道整理咗 Norway 對戰 Senegal 嘅詳細賽程。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,想知邊度有得直播或者點樣收睇賽事,呢份指南就最實用,幫你輕鬆掌握開賽時間同埋唔同嘅直播平台資訊,確保唔會錯過任何精彩時刻。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch Norway v Senegal, TV channels & live stream Monday 22 June
A

Vocabulary 生字

schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

I need to check my work schedule to see if I am free this weekend.

我需要睇下我嘅工作時間表,睇下呢個週末有冇空。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影片或音樂)

EN

You can stream your favorite movies directly to your smart TV.

你可以將你鍾意嘅電影直接串流播放到你嘅智能電視上面。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

There are several options for paying your utility bills online.

網上繳交水電煤費用有幾個選項。

The Guardian
money·
22 Jun, 12:00

Job scams are growing and getting tougher to spot: ‘That’s the reality of this hell job market’

Swindlers now use AI to send out floods of fraudulent messages to gain the personal information of job seekers

中文導讀

近日求職騙案越趨猖獗,騙徒利用AI技術發送大量虛假招聘訊息,令求職者防不勝防。喺目前競爭激烈嘅就業市場,大家搵工時務必提高警覺,切勿輕易提供個人資料。呢類騙局手法日益高明,即使係經驗豐富嘅求職者都好容易中招,建議大家喺網上搵工時,一定要核實招聘方身份,保護好自己嘅個人私隱。

Job scams are growing and getting tougher to spot: ‘That’s the reality of this hell job market’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fraudulent

Adjective形容詞

欺詐的、騙人的

EN

You should never click on links in fraudulent emails asking for your bank details.

你絕對唔應該點擊嗰啲要求你提供銀行資料嘅欺詐電郵連結。

Seeker

Noun名詞

尋求者、搜尋者

EN

The website provides helpful resources for every job seeker in the city.

呢個網站為城中每一位求職者提供咗好多實用資源。

Verify

Verb動詞

核實、查證

EN

Please verify your identity by showing your passport at the reception desk.

請喺接待處出示你嘅護照以核實身份。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Jun, 11:39

Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing

In today’s newsletter: How Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant is embedding fossil fuels as a crucial part of the world’s biggest sport

中文導讀

Saudi Arabia 嘅國營石油巨企 Aramco 近期成為 World Cup 嘅主要贊助商,呢個舉動引起唔少爭議。外界批評呢種做法係「sportswashing」,即係利用體育賽事去美化國家形象,掩蓋人權同環境問題。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗大型企業點樣透過贊助全球盛事,將化石燃料同體育文化掛鈎,值得大家關注呢種商業策略背後嘅道德爭議。

Aramco’s petrodollar backing of World Cup leaves stain of sportswashing
A

Vocabulary 生字

embedding

Verb動詞

將某物嵌入或深植於某處

EN

The company is embedding sustainable practices into its daily operations.

該公司正將可持續發展的做法深植於日常營運之中。

crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的;關鍵的

EN

It is crucial to check the weather forecast before planning an outdoor trip.

在計劃戶外旅行前,查看天氣預報至關重要。

stain

Noun名詞

污點;瑕疵

EN

His dishonest behaviour left a permanent stain on his professional reputation.

他不誠實的行為在他的專業聲譽上留下了永久的污點。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 11:23

Cape Verdeans what are your thoughts on Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 performance so far?

We would like to hear from Cape Verdeans in the UK and across the globe on the team’s progress in the tournament

中文導讀

Cape Verde 國家足球隊喺 2026 年世界盃表現備受關注,主辦單位現正向全球各地嘅 Cape Verdeans 徵集意見。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類關於海外社群參與國際體育盛事嘅討論,反映咗英國社會點樣透過多元文化平台,連結唔同背景嘅移民群體,亦係觀察英國如何看待全球體育參與度嘅一個切入點。

Cape Verdeans what are your thoughts on Cape Verde’s World Cup 2026 performance so far?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local tennis club is hosting a summer tournament for all members.

我哋嘅地區網球會正為所有會員舉辦一場夏季錦標賽。

Progress

Noun名詞

進展、進度

EN

I am happy with the progress you have made on this project so far.

我對你目前喺呢個項目上取得嘅進展感到滿意。

Performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The student gave an excellent performance during the final examination.

嗰位學生喺期末考試中表現非常出色。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 11:20

Wes Streeting will not stand for Labour leadership as Andy Burnham announces candidacy

Former Greater Manchester mayor will be overwhelming favourite to succeed Keir Starmer

中文導讀

英國政壇近期出現變動,Wes Streeting 表態唔會競逐 Labour 黨魁,令接班人選焦點轉向 Andy Burnham。作為 Greater Manchester 市長,Andy Burnham 喺黨內呼聲極高,被視為接替 Keir Starmer 嘅大熱人選。呢次黨內權力更迭對英國未來政策走向影響深遠,值得移英港人密切留意 Labour 內部嘅勢力分佈變化。

Wes Streeting will not stand for Labour leadership as Andy Burnham announces candidacy
A

Vocabulary 生字

Candidacy

Noun名詞

候選資格;參選

EN

She decided to announce her candidacy for the local council election.

佢決定宣佈參選地方議會選舉。

Succeed

Verb動詞

繼任;接替

EN

The vice president will succeed the president if he resigns.

如果總統辭職,副總統將會接任。

Overwhelming

Adjective形容詞

壓倒性的;巨大的

EN

The proposal received overwhelming support from the community.

呢個提案得到社區壓倒性嘅支持。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 10:52

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10

Where did it go wrong for the outgoing prime minister? And how much – if at all – did it threaten to go right?

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 上任後面對唔少挑戰,由移民政策到內閣人事安排,執政表現備受爭議。呢篇報道深入剖析 Keir Starmer 喺 No 10 嘅施政得失,探討佢點樣應對各種政治危機,以及呢啲決策點樣影響英國未來嘅走向。對於移英港人嚟講,了解 Keir Starmer 嘅執政方針,有助掌握英國政局變化同埋政策對生活嘅潛在影響。

From migration to Mandelson: Keir Starmer’s successes and failures in No 10
A

Vocabulary 生字

outgoing

Adjective形容詞

即將離任的

EN

The outgoing manager is training his successor to ensure a smooth transition.

即將離任的經理正在培訓他的繼任者,以確保順利交接。

threaten

Verb動詞

構成威脅;預示(壞事)可能發生

EN

The heavy rain threatened to ruin our outdoor picnic plans.

大雨威脅到我們的戶外野餐計劃,可能會泡湯。

success

Noun名詞

成功;成就

EN

Hard work and persistence are often the keys to professional success.

努力工作和堅持往往是事業成功的關鍵。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 10:39

Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs

Poses and backstage snaps showcase the players’ personalities and the mechanics of Fifa’s obligatory shoot

中文導讀

世界盃期間,Fifa 會強制要求參賽球員拍攝官方肖像照。呢篇報道帶大家深入幕後,睇吓呢啲看似刻板嘅拍攝流程背後,點樣捕捉球員嘅真實個性。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲花絮唔單止係球員嘅形象工程,更加反映咗大型體育賽事背後嘅運作機制,係了解職業足球文化嘅一個有趣切入點。

Who are ya? Behind the scenes of the official World Cup portrait photographs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obligatory

Adjective形容詞

必須的、強制性的

EN

It is obligatory for all students to wear a uniform at this school.

喺呢間學校,所有學生都必須穿著校服。

Behind the scenes

Idiom慣用語

幕後、不為人知的一面

EN

The documentary shows what happens behind the scenes of a busy restaurant kitchen.

呢套紀錄片展示咗繁忙餐廳廚房嘅幕後運作。

Mechanics

Noun名詞

運作機制、原理

EN

I am trying to understand the mechanics of how this new software works.

我正嘗試了解呢套新軟件嘅運作機制。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 10:17

UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning

People smugglers have been using lorries to bring people deported to France under the deal back to the UK

中文導讀

英國同法國政府正修訂現有嘅非法移民遣返協議。過往嘅機制存在漏洞,令偷渡集團可以利用貨車,將被遣返至 France 嘅非法移民再次運返 UK。呢次修訂旨在堵塞漏洞,加強邊境管控,確保遣返措施真正有效,避免非法移民喺被驅逐後可以輕易重返英國境內,對邊境安全政策影響深遠。

UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning
A

Vocabulary 生字

Deport

Verb動詞

驅逐出境

EN

The government decided to deport the individual for violating visa regulations.

政府決定因為該人士違反簽證規定而將其驅逐出境。

Loophole

Noun名詞

漏洞

EN

They found a loophole in the contract that allowed them to cancel the subscription without a penalty.

佢哋喺合約入面搵到一個漏洞,令佢哋可以喺冇罰款嘅情況下取消訂閱。

Smuggler

Noun名詞

走私者、偷渡客蛇頭

EN

The authorities are working hard to catch the smugglers operating at the border.

當局正努力追捕喺邊境活動嘅走私者。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Jun, 09:37

Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory

Labour leader bows to mounting pressure after Andy Burnham’s success against Reform UK in Makerfield

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 喺執政兩年後宣佈辭職。呢個決定係喺 Labour 黨內面對巨大壓力下作出,特別係 Andy Burnham 喺 Makerfield 擊敗 Reform UK 之後,黨內政治版圖出現變動。Keir Starmer 嘅去留反映咗英國政壇近期嘅不穩定,亦令外界關注 Labour 之後嘅領導層交接,以及對未來政策走向嘅影響。

Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory
A

Vocabulary 生字

Mounting

Adjective形容詞

逐漸增加的;增長中的

EN

There is mounting concern about the rising cost of living in the city.

大眾對於城市生活成本上升嘅擔憂正不斷增加。

Bow to

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

屈服於;順從(壓力或要求)

EN

The company had to bow to public pressure and change its environmental policy.

嗰間公司最終要屈服於公眾壓力,並修改佢哋嘅環保政策。

Succession

Noun名詞

繼任;接替

EN

The board is currently discussing the succession plan for the retiring CEO.

董事會目前正討論行政總裁退休後嘅繼任計劃。

The Guardian
news·
22 Jun, 09:00

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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

英國政府針對 Windrush 醜聞受害者嘅賠償金,近日出現一項具意義嘅新用途。有關款項將用於設立 Windrush Prize,獎勵撰寫劇本嘅英籍加勒比海裔劇作家,得獎者可獲 10,000 英鎊獎金,作品更會喺 Arcola theatre 公開上演。呢項計劃將賠償轉化為文化資產,鼓勵多元聲音,對推動英國戲劇界發展具有深遠影響,亦係對歷史傷痕嘅一種正面回應。

Late Windrush victim’s compensation to fund prize for British Caribbean playwrights
A

Vocabulary 生字

Compensation

Noun名詞

賠償金;補償

EN

The company offered financial compensation to the employees for the unexpected overtime work.

公司為員工嘅額外加班工作提供咗經濟賠償。

Award

Verb動詞

頒發;授予

EN

The committee decided to award a scholarship to the student who showed the most academic improvement.

委員會決定頒發獎學金畀嗰位學業進步最大嘅學生。

Playwright

Noun名詞

劇作家

EN

The aspiring playwright spent months drafting a new script for the local community theatre.

嗰位有抱負嘅劇作家花咗幾個月時間,為社區劇院草擬新劇本。

The Guardian
money·
22 Jun, 08:00

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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

近日有旅客喺Paris搭的士遇上詐騙,被濫收高達£493車資。事主事後向Monzo申請退款(chargeback),但銀行以缺乏證據為由拒絕協助。呢件事提醒移英港人,喺外地消費時必須保留單據,並要留意銀行處理爭議交易嘅條款,否則一旦遇上詐騙,銀行未必會承擔責任,保障自己權益最重要。

Paris taxi scam cost £493 but Monzo won’t help me
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chargeback

Noun名詞

信用卡拒付機制,即消費者因交易有問題而要求銀行撤銷付款

EN

You can request a chargeback if the item you ordered never arrives.

如果你訂購嘅貨品一直未送到,你可以申請信用卡拒付。

Evidence

Noun名詞

證據、證明

EN

Please keep your receipts as evidence of your purchase.

請保留你嘅收據作為購買證明。

Dispute

Verb動詞

對……提出異議、爭論

EN

I need to call the bank to dispute an incorrect charge on my statement.

我要打電話畀銀行,對月結單上一筆錯誤嘅收費提出異議。

The Guardian
money·
22 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

Brexit 發生至今十年,英國物價同生活成本明顯上升。呢篇分析指出,脫歐後嘅貿易壁壘同貨幣貶值,直接令超市食品價格同外遊開支變得更貴。對於移英港人嚟講,理解呢啲結構性經濟轉變,有助大家更精明咁規劃家庭開支,應對生活成本危機。

Brexit: how it has hit your wallet at the supermarket and on holiday
A

Vocabulary 生字

Costly

Adjective形容詞

昂貴的;代價高的

EN

Making mistakes in the contract can be very costly for your business.

在合約上犯錯對你的生意來說代價可能非常高昂。

Barrier

Noun名詞

障礙;屏障

EN

Language is often the biggest barrier for newcomers settling in a foreign country.

語言往往是新移民在異國定居時最大的障礙。

Devaluation

Noun名詞

貶值

EN

The sudden devaluation of the currency has made imported goods much more expensive.

貨幣突然貶值,令進口商品變得昂貴許多。

The Guardian
sport·
22 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

England 國家板球隊計劃喺 Lord’s 同 Bangladesh 進行一場 Test match。呢場賽事唔單止係單一對決,更係為咗 2027 年主場迎戰 Australia 嘅 Ashes series 做準備。對於鍾意板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場熱身賽係觀察 England 隊伍狀態同埋感受 Lord’s 賽場氣氛嘅好機會,亦係備戰大型賽事嘅重要一環。

England to face Bangladesh in one-off Test in preparation for Ashes series
A

Vocabulary 生字

stage

Verb動詞

舉辦、籌劃(活動或賽事)

EN

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

社區中心將會舉辦一場慈善音樂會,為圖書館籌款。

preparation

Noun名詞

準備、預備

EN

She spent the whole weekend in preparation for her upcoming job interview.

佢用咗成個週末嚟為即將到來嘅求職面試做準備。

warm-up

Noun名詞

熱身、準備活動

EN

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

喺開始運動前做適當嘅熱身好重要,可以避免受傷。

The Guardian
news·
22 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

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 嘅去向備受關注,隨著佢轉任 Makerfield MP,呢個具影響力嘅市長職位即將引發激烈競爭。Labour、Reform 同埋 Greens 已經準備好爭奪呢個「市長寶座」。對於喺當地生活嘅港人嚟講,呢場選舉將直接影響地區政策同資源分配,值得大家密切留意未來嘅候選人動向。

After Burnham’s reign, battle begins for Greater Manchester’s mayoral crown
A

Vocabulary 生字

vacate

Verb動詞

騰出、空出(職位或地方)

EN

You must vacate your hotel room by 11 am on the day of your departure.

你必須喺離開當日朝早 11 點前騰出酒店房。

fiercely

Adverb副詞

激烈地、強烈地

EN

The two companies are competing fiercely for a larger share of the market.

嗰兩間公司正喺度激烈競爭,爭取更大嘅市場份額。

contested

Verb動詞

爭奪、競逐(職位或選舉)

EN

Several candidates have decided to contest the upcoming local election.

有幾位候選人已經決定參加即將到嚟嘅地方選舉。

The Guardian
money·
22 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

英國智庫最新研究發現,Z世代喺24歲時嘅收入水平,比起以往任何一個世代都要高,甚至超越咗當年同齡嘅Millennials。呢個數據反映出儘管生活成本上升,年輕勞動力喺職場嘅薪酬增長依然強勁。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類勞工市場數據,有助掌握英國經濟趨勢,亦可以作為評估自己喺當地就業前景嘅參考指標。

Gen Z earning more than millennials did at the same age, says thinktank
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cohort

Noun名詞

群體;同類人(通常指具有共同特徵或出生於同一時期嘅人)

EN

The study tracked a cohort of students over a five-year period.

呢項研究追蹤咗一班學生長達五年。

Thinktank

Noun名詞

智庫;研究機構(專門研究政策或社會議題並提供建議嘅組織)

EN

The thinktank published a report on the future of renewable energy.

呢間智庫發表咗一份關於再生能源未來發展嘅報告。

Earnings

Noun名詞

收入;工資(指工作所得嘅報酬)

EN

She is trying to save a portion of her monthly earnings for a house deposit.

佢正嘗試將每月收入嘅一部分儲起嚟,作為買樓首期。

The Guardian
news·
22 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

Greater Manchester Police 嘅警務處長近日回應「兩級制執法」爭議,強調反種族歧視指引並非針對特定族群。呢單新聞反映英國社會對執法公正性嘅敏感度極高,警方正努力平息公眾對於執法標準唔一致嘅質疑,避免社會分化加劇,對於喺英國生活嘅港人嚟講,了解呢類執法爭議有助掌握當地社會氣氛同警民關係。

Top officer says anti-racism guidance has fuelled myth of two-tier policing
A

Vocabulary 生字

Refute

Verb動詞

反駁、駁斥(指提出證據證明某事係錯誤或唔真實)

EN

The company issued a statement to refute the allegations of poor service.

公司發表聲明,反駁關於服務質素欠佳嘅指控。

Guidance

Noun名詞

指導、指引(指提供建議或方向嘅文件或意見)

EN

You should follow the official guidance when applying for the permit.

申請許可證嗰陣,你應該跟隨官方指引。

Myth

Noun名詞

迷思、謬誤(指廣泛流傳但其實係錯誤嘅觀念)

EN

It is a common myth that drinking coffee will stunt your growth.

飲咖啡會阻礙發育係一個常見嘅迷思。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 05:57

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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

Cape Verde 呢個非洲島國喺國際球壇爆出大冷門,先後擊敗 Spain 同 Uruguay 兩支傳統勁旅。呢場賽事令呢支被稱為 Blue Sharks 嘅球隊成為全球焦點,亦證明咗喺競技場上,排名同往績並唔係絕對,實力懸殊嘅對賽往往最能激發出意想不到嘅體育精神,值得大家留意呢股新興勢力。

Where is Cape Verde? Meet the tiny African island nation upsetting World Cup giants
A

Vocabulary 生字

upset

Verb動詞

爆冷擊敗強手

EN

The underdog team managed to upset the league champions in the final match.

嗰支弱旅喺決賽成功爆冷擊敗聯賽冠軍。

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

The young actor made a successful debut in the theatre production last night.

嗰位年輕演員喺昨晚嘅舞台劇製作中首次亮相,表現成功。

favourite

Noun名詞

奪冠熱門、被看好的一方

EN

Although she was the favourite to win the competition, she faced a very tough challenge.

雖然佢係比賽嘅奪冠熱門,但佢面對住好大嘅挑戰。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Jun, 05:00

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中文導讀

St Helens 喺最近一場比賽以 38-6 大勝 Huddersfield,雖然暫時紓緩咗主教練 Paul Wellens 嘅壓力,但呢場勝利掩蓋唔到球隊自 2023 年奪得世界冠軍後嘅下滑趨勢。球隊表現大不如前,即使贏波都反映出內部問題依然嚴重,對於支持者嚟講,呢場勝仗只係治標唔治本,球隊未來嘅重建之路仍然充滿挑戰。

St Helens ease pressure on Rowley but big win cannot mask club’s decline
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ease

Verb動詞

減輕、緩和(壓力、痛苦或困難)

EN

Taking a short break can help to ease your stress after a long day at work.

喺漫長嘅工作日後,小休一陣可以幫你減輕壓力。

Mask

Verb動詞

掩飾、遮蓋(真相或情緒)

EN

She tried to smile to mask her disappointment when she didn't get the job.

當佢知道自己冇攞到份工嗰陣,佢嘗試用微笑嚟掩飾失望。

Decline

Noun名詞

衰退、下降、減少

EN

There has been a steady decline in the number of people using public transport in this area.

呢區使用公共交通工具嘅人數一直持續下降。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 05:00

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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

美國將會聯同其他國家主辦世界盃,呢篇評論探討賽事能否成為一面鏡子,反映出美國喺 Donald Trump 執政時期所展現嘅孤立主義同社會撕裂。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個議題值得關注,因為體育盛事往往係觀察一個國家政治氣候同國際形象嘅窗口,亦反映出主辦國點樣面對自身嘅內部矛盾。

Maybe this World Cup will bring the best out of the US, not the worst
A

Vocabulary 生字

Isolationism

Noun名詞

孤立主義,指國家唔參與國際事務或避免同其他國家結盟嘅政策。

EN

The country's shift towards isolationism has affected its trade relations with neighbors.

該國轉向孤立主義嘅政策,已經影響咗佢同鄰國之間嘅貿易關係。

Divisiveness

Noun名詞

分裂性,指引起爭論或導致群體之間產生分歧嘅特質。

EN

The politician's speech was criticized for its divisiveness and lack of unity.

嗰位政治人物嘅演講因為充滿分裂性同缺乏團結,而受到批評。

Joint

Adjective形容詞

聯合嘅,由兩方或多方共同參與或擁有嘅。

EN

We decided to open a joint bank account to manage our household expenses.

我哋決定開一個聯名銀行戶口,用嚟管理屋企嘅開支。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 05:00

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中文導讀

Cristiano Ronaldo 喺球壇嘅成就毋庸置疑,但近期表現引發爭議。有評論認為佢繼續擔任正選,反而會阻礙 Portugal 嘅進攻節奏。對於球迷嚟講,呢件事反映出即使係一代球星,喺職業生涯末期都要面對「急流勇退」嘅難題,如果佢唔主動退位讓賢,可能會令自己多年建立嘅傳奇地位蒙上污點,對球隊長遠發展亦未必係好事。

Cristiano Ronaldo risks ruining his legacy if he continues to stymie Portugal by starting
A

Vocabulary 生字

legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留給後世的資產或影響

EN

She hopes to leave a positive legacy for the next generation of students.

她希望為下一代學生留下正面的影響。

stymie

Verb動詞

阻礙、妨礙

EN

Lack of funding will stymie our plans to renovate the community centre.

缺乏資金將會阻礙我們翻新社區中心的計劃。

stand down

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

退位、辭職、讓出職位

EN

The manager decided to stand down after leading the company for over twenty years.

那位經理在領導公司超過二十年後,決定退位讓賢。

The Guardian
football·
22 Jun, 03:10

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中文導讀

今年係 Diego Maradona 當年對陣 England 經典賽事嘅 40 週年,Lionel Messi 喺 World Cup 表現強勢,外界期望佢可以喺呢個充滿歷史意義嘅日子,為自己嘅職業生涯寫下新篇章。呢場賽事唔單止係球技比拼,更係傳承足球傳奇嘅重要時刻,全球球迷都密切關注 Lionel Messi 能否帶領 Argentina 再創高峰。

Messi and Argentina ready to turn up the heat after fast World Cup start
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exploits

Noun名詞

英勇事蹟、大膽嘅行為或成就

EN

The book details the daring exploits of explorers who traveled across the globe.

呢本書詳細記載咗一班環遊世界嘅探險家嘅英勇事蹟。

Imbue

Verb動詞

使充滿、灌輸(某種感情或特質)

EN

The artist tried to imbue her paintings with a sense of peace and tranquility.

呢位藝術家嘗試將平靜同安寧嘅感覺注入佢嘅畫作之中。

Significance

Noun名詞

重要性、意義

EN

The discovery of the new medicine is of great significance to the medical field.

呢種新藥物嘅發現對醫學界具有重大意義。

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football·
22 Jun, 03:03

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中文導讀

伊朗門將 Alireza Beiranvand 喺賽事中展現出頂級撲救能力,令唔少球迷感到驚訝。呢次精彩表現唔單止係個人技術嘅體現,更為球隊喺賽場上注入強大嘅士氣同希望。作為資深體育新聞編輯,我認為呢類時刻往往係球隊轉捩點,證明球員喺關鍵時刻嘅心理質素同技術同樣重要,亦係足球賽事最令人熱血沸騰嘅地方。

Past and present World Cups collide as Beiranvand first gives Iran inspiration, then hope
A

Vocabulary 生字

collide

Verb動詞

碰撞、衝突;(觀點或事件)交鋒

EN

The two cars collided at the busy intersection during the rush hour.

兩架車喺繁忙嘅十字路口發生咗碰撞。

indelible

Adjective形容詞

難以磨滅的、不可擦除的

EN

The kindness of the stranger left an indelible impression on me.

嗰位陌生人嘅善意令我留低咗難以磨滅嘅印象。

inspiration

Noun名詞

靈感、啟發;鼓舞人心的人或事物

EN

She finds inspiration for her paintings in the beauty of the local park.

佢喺公園嘅美景入面搵到繪畫嘅靈感。

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sport·
22 Jun, 02:41

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中文導讀

Wyndham Clark 喺 US Open 贏得冠軍,但過程並唔輕鬆,因為佢要面對現場觀眾嘅噓聲。喺高爾夫球呢類講求禮儀嘅運動,觀眾對球手表現出咁強烈嘅敵意相當罕見。Wyndham Clark 賽後坦言,呢場勝利唔單止係贏咗個獎盃,更係對佢心理質素嘅一場重大考驗,反映出頂尖運動員喺壓力下嘅抗壓能力。

Wyndham Clark battles hostile crowd to win US Open again: ‘It’s rare fans boo your shots’
A

Vocabulary 生字

hostile

Adjective形容詞

敵對的、不友善的

EN

The new employee felt unwelcome due to the hostile attitude of his colleagues.

新員工因為同事嘅敵對態度而感到唔受歡迎。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得、爭取到

EN

She worked hard to secure a promotion at her company.

佢好努力咁爭取公司嘅升職機會。

rare

Adjective形容詞

罕見的、珍貴的

EN

It is quite rare to see such beautiful birds in this part of the city.

喺城市呢個區域見到咁靚嘅雀仔係相當罕見。

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football·
22 Jun, 02:29

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中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 近期進駐 Berkeley 嘅 Claremont Hotel 備戰世界盃。酒店為咗令球員住得舒適,特登改裝設施,提供乒乓波、桌球枱同埋復古球衣裝飾,甚至連澳洲國民美食 Vegemite 都供應充足。呢類報道反映球隊點樣透過營造「家」嘅感覺,喺高壓嘅國際賽事期間維持球員心理狀態,亦展現咗主辦方對球隊後勤支援嘅重視。

Inside the Socceroos’ World Cup home: ping pong, pool, retro kits and organic omelettes
A

Vocabulary 生字

adapted

Verb動詞

改編、調整或適應,指為咗特定目的而作出改變

EN

The kitchen has been adapted to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.

呢個廚房已經經過改裝,以配合殘疾人士嘅需要。

comfortable

Adjective形容詞

舒適的,指身體或心理上感到放鬆、無負擔

EN

We bought a new sofa that is very comfortable for watching movies.

我哋買咗張新梳化,用嚟睇戲好舒服。

on tap

Idiom慣用語

隨時供應的、隨手可得的

EN

The office provides free coffee on tap for all employees.

辦公室為所有員工提供隨時飲用嘅免費咖啡。

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football·
22 Jun, 01:28

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中文導讀

Cape Verde 喺呢場賽事入面表現驚人,成功以 2-2 迫和 Uruguay。呢場和局對 Cape Verde 嚟講意義重大,因為佢哋目前仲有機會晉級淘汰賽階段。對於一直關注國際賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢支被稱為 Blue Sharks 嘅球隊近期嘅表現絕對值得留意,佢哋展現出強大嘅韌性,為賽事增添唔少變數。

Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock as Varela strike seals Uruguay draw
A

Vocabulary 生字

heroics

Noun名詞

英勇行為、英雄式表現

EN

The team's late heroics in the final minutes secured their victory.

球隊喺最後幾分鐘嘅英勇表現確保咗佢哋嘅勝利。

knockout stage

Noun phrase名詞短語

淘汰賽階段

EN

They need to win this match to qualify for the knockout stage.

佢哋需要贏咗呢場比賽先可以晉級淘汰賽階段。

draw

Noun名詞

平局、和局

EN

The game ended in a draw after both sides failed to score in extra time.

雙方喺加時賽都冇入波,比賽最終以和局告終。

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sport·
22 Jun, 00:07

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中文導讀

Wyndham Clark 喺今屆 US Open 表現極度穩定,由頭帶到尾奪冠。雖然面對 Sam Burns 嘅強勢挑戰,加上現場觀眾氣氛唔算友善,Wyndham Clark 依然展現出強大心理質素,成功頂住壓力捧走獎盃。呢場賽事再次證明,喺高壓環境下保持冷靜,往往係職業運動員勝負嘅關鍵。

Wyndham Clark wins US Open with nerves of steel amid fierce challenge from Burns
A

Vocabulary 生字

Nerves of steel

Idiom慣用語

形容人喺極度緊張或危險嘅情況下,依然保持冷靜、唔會驚慌。

EN

You need nerves of steel to work as a bomb disposal expert.

做拆彈專家需要極強嘅心理質素。

Hostile

Adjective形容詞

帶有敵意嘅、唔友善嘅,或者形容環境極度惡劣、難以適應。

EN

The environment in the desert is extremely hostile to human life.

沙漠嘅環境對人類生存極度惡劣。

Fall short

Phrasal verb短語動詞

未能達到預期目標、標準或要求。

EN

Our fundraising efforts fell short of the target this year.

我哋今年嘅籌款活動未能達到目標金額。

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politics·
22 Jun, 00:01

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中文導讀

近日一項民調顯示,三分之二受訪者支持政府向大型科技公司加徵「數碼服務稅」。目前英國政府僅徵收 2% 稅率,但大眾認為呢啲跨國企業賺取巨額利潤,應該承擔更多稅務責任。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映英國社會對企業稅務公平嘅訴求,未來可能會影響科技產品價格或服務條款,值得留意政府會唔會順應民意調整稅制。

UK taxpayers want higher levies on big tech companies, survey shows
A

Vocabulary 生字

Levy

Noun名詞

徵稅、徵收額

EN

The government decided to impose a new levy on sugary drinks to encourage healthier habits.

政府決定對含糖飲料徵收新稅,以鼓勵更健康的習慣。

Multinational

Noun名詞

跨國公司

EN

She is looking for a job in a large multinational to gain international work experience.

她正在尋找一份大型跨國公司的工作,以獲取國際工作經驗。

Respondent

Noun名詞

調查對象、受訪者

EN

Most respondents agreed that the local park needs better maintenance.

大多數受訪者都同意當地的公園需要更好的維護。