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The Guardian
news·
1h ago

UK’s seaside towns fear impact of ending coastguard callout payments

Coastguard agency to stop paying volunteers after court ruled they were classified as workers

中文導讀

英國海邊城鎮正面臨危機,事關 Coastguard Agency 決定停止向志願者發放津貼。法院早前裁定呢班志願者屬於「僱員」,令機構擔心要承擔額外法律責任同成本。呢個決定可能會令救援服務人手短缺,直接影響海邊居民同遊客嘅安全,亦反映英國勞工法規對非牟利組織運作嘅深遠影響。

UK’s seaside towns fear impact of ending coastguard callout payments
A

Vocabulary 生字

Volunteer

Noun名詞

志願者;義工

EN

The local animal shelter is looking for a volunteer to help walk the dogs on weekends.

當地動物收容所正在尋找一位志願者,幫手喺週末帶狗散步。

Classify

Verb動詞

將……分類;歸類

EN

The library staff will classify these books by genre to make them easier to find.

圖書館職員會將呢啲書按類型分類,方便讀者搵書。

Impact

Noun名詞

影響;衝擊

EN

The new tax policy will have a significant impact on our monthly household budget.

呢項新稅務政策將會對我哋每月嘅家庭預算造成重大影響。

The Guardian
football·
1h ago

Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?

Plus: is Dick Advocaat unique among national-team coaches, long waits between World Cups and Dave Beasant revisionism

中文導讀

足球賽場上,球員入波後慶祝與否往往反映個人情感同尊重。呢篇報道探討球員面對母國或前效力國家時,點樣處理慶祝動作,同時分析Dick Advocaat喺國家隊教練生涯嘅獨特性,仲有關於World Cup歷史數據嘅冷知識。對於鍾意英國足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲關於足球禮儀同歷史嘅討論,可以幫大家更深入了解當地體育文化背後嘅細節同價值觀。

Which footballers have refused to celebrate a goal against another country?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕;不願意

EN

The customer decided to refuse the delivery because the package was damaged.

個客決定拒絕收貨,因為個包裹受損咗。

Unique

Adjective形容詞

獨特的;唯一的

EN

This local cafe offers a unique blend of coffee that you cannot find anywhere else.

呢間本地咖啡店提供一種獨特嘅咖啡拼配,你喺其他地方搵唔到。

Revisionism

Noun名詞

修正主義;對歷史或既定觀點嘅重新審視

EN

The historian's new book provides a fresh look at the event, challenging common historical revisionism.

呢位歷史學家嘅新書提供咗一個新角度去睇呢件事,挑戰咗常見嘅歷史修正主義。

The Guardian
sport·
2h ago

From the Pocket: Richmond’s rebuild is frustrating and strange. Who knows if it’s working

Adem Yze’s Tigers have been in a kind of drift, with a constant asterisk making it impossible to develop their style of play

中文導讀

Richmond Football Club 近期表現陷入低潮,Adem Yze 帶領嘅球隊喺戰術發展上一直停滯不前,好似失去方向咁。呢種「漂浮」狀態令球迷同評論員都好困惑,質疑球隊目前嘅重建計劃係咪真係有效。對於關注當地體育文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗職業球隊喺面對戰術轉型時,往往會經歷一段漫長而令人沮喪嘅適應期。

From the Pocket: Richmond’s rebuild is frustrating and strange. Who knows if it’s working
A

Vocabulary 生字

Frustrating

Adjective形容詞

令人沮喪的、令人氣餒的

EN

It is very frustrating when the internet connection drops during an important video call.

喺重要視像會議期間斷網,真係好令人沮喪。

Drift

Noun名詞

漂流、偏離、漫無目的嘅狀態

EN

After graduation, he felt a sense of drift because he hadn't decided on his career path yet.

畢業之後,佢因為未決定好事業方向,感到有一種漫無目的嘅迷惘感。

Constant

Adjective形容詞

持續不斷的、恆定的

EN

The constant rain in this city makes it difficult to plan outdoor activities.

呢個城市持續不斷嘅雨水,令計劃戶外活動變得好困難。

The Guardian
money·
2h ago

‘A real difference’: how community hubs help local people fight rising living costs

More locations are offering debt advice, health services, cafes, social activities and support under one roof

中文導讀

英國生活成本持續高企,唔少社區開始設立 Community hubs,將債務諮詢、醫療服務同社交活動整合喺同一個地方。呢類中心唔單止提供實質支援,仲係鄰里互相扶持嘅重要據點,對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類資源點樣運作,絕對有助減輕生活壓力,亦係融入社區嘅好機會。

‘A real difference’: how community hubs help local people fight rising living costs
A

Vocabulary 生字

under one roof

idiom成語

在同一個地方;在同一屋簷下

EN

The shopping centre has everything you need under one roof.

呢個購物中心喺同一個地方提供晒你所有需要嘅嘢。

debt

noun名詞

債務;欠款

EN

It is important to manage your finances carefully to avoid getting into debt.

小心管理個人財務以避免陷入債務係好重要嘅。

support

noun名詞

支援;幫助

EN

If you are struggling with your studies, you can ask your teacher for extra support.

如果你學業上有困難,可以向老師尋求額外支援。

The Guardian
politics·
24 Jun, 06:00

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband

Sharon Graham is urged to withdraw her claim that the energy secretary would cost jobs if he became chancellor

中文導讀

Unite 秘書長 Sharon Graham 近日批評 Energy Secretary Ed Miliband 嘅能源政策會導致失業,隨即引起多位經濟學家反彈。呢班經濟學家認為 Sharon Graham 嘅言論缺乏理據,甚至要求佢收回指控。呢場爭議反映出英國工會與 Labour Party 內部喺能源轉型與經濟發展之間嘅矛盾,對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類工會同政府之間嘅角力,有助了解英國未來嘅就業市場同能源政策走向。

Progressive economists reject Unite leader’s criticism of Ed Miliband
A

Vocabulary 生字

criticism

Noun名詞

批評、指責

EN

The manager is open to constructive criticism from the team members.

經理樂於接受團隊成員提出嘅建設性批評。

withdraw

Verb動詞

撤回、收回(言論或申請)

EN

You can withdraw your application if you change your mind later.

如果你之後改變主意,你可以撤回你嘅申請。

claim

Noun名詞

聲稱、主張

EN

He made a claim that the new software would save us a lot of time.

佢聲稱呢套新軟件可以幫我哋節省好多時間。

The Guardian
politics·
24 Jun, 06:00

‘A total, utter nightmare’: small businesses on Brexit, 10 years on

Cheesemakers, farmers, exporters and wine merchants say red tape, lack of vision and rising costs mean they have stopped trading, sold up or retired early

中文導讀

Brexit 十年過後,唔少英國中小企依然深受其害。好多經營者反映,繁瑣嘅行政程序(red tape)同埋營運成本飆升,令佢哋生意難做,甚至被迫結業或提早退休。呢篇報道反映咗脫歐後嘅經濟現實,對於喺英國做生意或者打算創業嘅港人嚟講,係一個好重要嘅警號,顯示出政策變動對基層商業環境嘅深遠影響。

‘A total, utter nightmare’: small businesses on Brexit, 10 years on
A

Vocabulary 生字

Red tape

Noun名詞

繁文縟節;官僚程序

EN

Applying for a building permit involves a lot of red tape.

申請建築許可證涉及好多繁文縟節。

Sold up

Phrasal verb短語動詞

賣掉資產(通常指賣掉生意或物業以結束經營)

EN

After running the bakery for thirty years, the owners finally decided to sell up and retire.

經營咗間麵包店三十年後,店主終於決定賣盤退休。

Vision

Noun名詞

遠見;願景

EN

The manager lacks the vision to lead the company through these challenging times.

呢位經理缺乏帶領公司渡過難關嘅遠見。

The Guardian
news·
24 Jun, 06:00

‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute

Row over ‘landmark’ development in Stirchley has left people homeless and put businesses at risk, say locals

中文導讀

Birmingham 嘅 Stirchley 發展項目近日陷入嚴重糾紛,由於成本爭議,呢個被視為社區地標嘅計劃面臨爛尾危機。當地居民指項目令部分人無家可歸,亦威脅到區內商戶嘅生存空間。呢件事反映咗英國地方發展項目喺財政壓力下,社區利益往往被犧牲,對移英港人嚟講,關注呢類規劃爭議有助了解當地社區發展嘅潛在風險。

‘The soul’s been ripped out of it’: Birmingham community housing scheme on brink over costs dispute
A

Vocabulary 生字

Brink

Noun名詞

邊緣、臨界點

EN

The company is on the brink of collapse due to poor management.

由於管理不善,呢間公司正處於倒閉邊緣。

Dispute

Noun名詞

爭議、糾紛

EN

They are trying to settle the dispute over the property boundaries.

佢哋正嘗試解決關於物業邊界嘅糾紛。

Landmark

Noun名詞

地標、里程碑

EN

The old clock tower is a famous landmark in this town.

嗰座舊鐘樓係呢個鎮入面一個好出名嘅地標。

The Guardian
education·
24 Jun, 06:00

Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering

Many buildings are in use past their predicted lifespans, but even newer designs lack measures to beat heat

中文導讀

英國校舍老化問題嚴重,好多建築物早已過咗預計使用年限,加上新設計亦缺乏足夠嘅防暑措施,導致近期天氣轉熱時,學校課室變得極度悶熱。呢個情況唔單止影響學生學習效率,更反映出英國教育部門喺應對氣候變化方面,缺乏長遠規劃,令師生喺極端高溫下受苦,急需政府正視校舍翻新工程。

Failure to plan for rising temperatures has left UK’s schools sweltering
A

Vocabulary 生字

lifespan

Noun名詞

壽命;使用年限

EN

The average lifespan of this type of household appliance is about ten years.

呢類家庭電器嘅平均使用年限大約係十年。

sweltering

Adjective形容詞

悶熱的;酷熱的

EN

We spent the afternoon in the sweltering heat of the city centre.

我哋喺市中心酷熱嘅天氣下過咗成個下晝。

measure

Noun名詞

措施;方法

EN

The company has introduced new safety measures to prevent workplace accidents.

公司已經引入咗新嘅安全措施,以防止工作場所發生意外。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 05:14

Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts

The Crystal Palace defender netted his second goal of the tournament as Colombia secured their passage from Group K with a well-deserved 1-0 win

中文導讀

效力 Crystal Palace 嘅後衛 Daniel Muñoz 近日喺賽事中攻入關鍵一球,帶領 Colombia 以 1-0 擊敗 DR Congo。呢場勝仗令 Colombia 成功喺 Group K 突圍而出,正式晉級淘汰賽階段。對於鍾意睇英超嘅移英港人嚟講,見到熟悉嘅球員喺國際賽事有咁好表現,絕對係今屆賽事嘅一大亮點。

Daniel Muñoz breaks DR Congo resistance to send Colombia into World Cup knockouts
A

Vocabulary 生字

resistance

Noun名詞

抵抗;反抗;阻力

EN

The local community showed strong resistance to the plan of building a new factory nearby.

當地社區對喺附近起新工廠嘅計劃表現出強烈反抗。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得;確保;穩固

EN

It took her several months of hard work to secure a permanent position at the company.

佢花咗幾個月努力工作,先至成功喺呢間公司獲得一個長期職位。

passage

Noun名詞

通過;通行;(一段)過程

EN

The new law had a smooth passage through parliament after a lengthy debate.

經過長時間辯論後,呢條新法例喺議會順利通過。

The Guardian
politics·
24 Jun, 05:00

‘Walking a tightrope’: Burnham’s borrowing plans clash with fiscal realities

The man tipped for No 10 could also come under immediate pressure if his chancellor is deemed by bond markets to be too left-wing

中文導讀

Andy Burnham 提出嘅借貸計劃引起市場關注,外界擔心如果佢嘅財政方針被 bond markets 視為過於左傾,可能會令未來嘅政府陷入財政困局。呢場博弈反映咗政治理想同現實經濟之間嘅矛盾,對於關注英國財政穩定嘅移英港人嚟講,Andy Burnham 嘅動向絕對值得密切留意,因為呢啲政策調整隨時會影響到英國整體嘅經濟環境同埋稅務負擔。

‘Walking a tightrope’: Burnham’s borrowing plans clash with fiscal realities
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tightrope

Noun名詞

鋼索;比喻極度危險或需要謹慎處理嘅局面

EN

Managing a tight budget while trying to save for a house is like walking a tightrope.

要在儲錢買樓嘅同時管理緊絀嘅預算,就好似行鋼索咁危險。

Fiscal

Adjective形容詞

財政的;國庫的

EN

The company is facing a difficult fiscal year due to rising operational costs.

由於營運成本上升,呢間公司正面臨艱難嘅財政年度。

Deem

Verb動詞

認為;視為;判定

EN

The teacher deemed the student's essay to be of excellent quality.

老師認為嗰位學生嘅文章寫得非常出色。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 05:00

Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?

Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with all sorts of issues off the pitch but one point against South Africa is enough to progress

中文導讀

Hong Myung-bo 帶領嘅 South Korea 國家隊近期喺場外風波不斷,除咗球員兵役問題備受嘲諷,仲發生無人機被擊落等混亂事件。雖然球隊喺賽事表現未如理想,但憑住對戰 South Africa 取得嘅一分,成功晉級。呢場賽事反映球隊喺面對輿論壓力同場外干擾時,心理質素備受考驗,未來賽事能否重回正軌,將會係球迷關注焦點。

Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?
A

Vocabulary 生字

mock

Verb動詞

嘲笑、戲弄

EN

It is unkind to mock people for their mistakes.

嘲笑別人的錯誤是不友善的行為。

chaotic

Adjective形容詞

混亂的、無秩序的

EN

The traffic became chaotic after the main road was closed for repairs.

主幹道因維修封閉後,交通變得非常混亂。

progress

Verb動詞

晉級、進步

EN

The team managed to progress to the final round of the competition.

該隊伍成功晉級至比賽的最後一輪。

The Guardian
news·
24 Jun, 05:00

Trafalgar Square’s St Martin-in-the-Fields gives up secrets of its stones

Church marks 300 years with exhibition and online archive telling of UK’s first Black voters, and history of compassion and protest

中文導讀

位於 Trafalgar Square 嘅 St Martin-in-the-Fields 教堂近日慶祝落成 300 週年,舉辦展覽並公開網上檔案。呢個計劃揭示咗唔少鮮為人知嘅歷史,包括英國首批黑人選民嘅紀錄,以及教會多年嚟喺社會公義、慈善同抗爭運動中扮演嘅角色。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個展覽係了解英國社會歷史演變,以及教會點樣喺社區中推動包容同變革嘅好機會。

Trafalgar Square’s St Martin-in-the-Fields gives up secrets of its stones
A

Vocabulary 生字

Archive

Noun名詞

檔案館;檔案庫;存檔

EN

You can search the digital archive to find old photographs of the town.

你可以搜尋數碼檔案庫,搵返呢個城鎮嘅舊照片。

Compassion

Noun名詞

同情心;憐憫

EN

The charity worker showed great compassion towards the homeless people in the city.

嗰位慈善工作者對城入面嘅露宿者展現出極大嘅同情心。

Protest

Noun名詞

抗議;反對

EN

The local residents held a peaceful protest against the plan to build a new factory nearby.

當地居民舉行咗一場和平抗議,反對喺附近興建新工廠嘅計劃。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 04:25

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected

Nestory Irankunda’s place in the starting XI is not the only question facing Australia coach Tony Popovic for their final World Cup Group D outing

中文導讀

澳洲國家隊教練 Tony Popovic 正面臨陣容調動嘅煩惱,喺 World Cup Group D 最後一場賽事入面,Nestory Irankunda 會唔會繼續擔任正選成為焦點。呢場波對球隊部署至關重要,教練需要喺戰術調整同球員狀態之間作出取捨,以確保球隊能夠發揮最佳水準。

Socceroos face selection dilemma for Paraguay game with changes expected
A

Vocabulary 生字

dilemma

Noun名詞

困境、兩難局面

EN

I am in a dilemma about whether to accept the new job offer or stay in my current position.

我陷入兩難,唔知應該接受新工作邀請,定係留喺現有崗位。

outing

Noun名詞

短途旅程、公開活動、賽事表現

EN

The team had a successful outing at the local sports tournament last weekend.

球隊喺上週末嘅地區體育賽事中表現出色。

selection

Noun名詞

挑選、選擇、精選商品

EN

The supermarket offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables every day.

呢間超級市場每日都提供各式各樣嘅新鮮蔬菜。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 02:27

Scotsmaxxing hits Ocean Drive as Tartan Army’s World Cup party goes on

The Boston consensus appeared to be that the city centre hadn’t been so lively in years. Miami has its turn now

中文導讀

Tartan Army 近期喺 Boston 掀起熱潮,令當地市中心氣氛變得前所未有咁熱鬧。呢股蘇格蘭球迷文化隨住賽事推進,而家正式移師到 Miami 繼續狂歡。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類大型體育盛事除咗係文化交流嘅好機會,亦反映咗蘇格蘭球迷點樣喺海外展現強大嘅凝聚力同影響力,值得留意呢種獨特嘅球迷文化點樣帶動當地經濟同氣氛。

Scotsmaxxing hits Ocean Drive as Tartan Army’s World Cup party goes on
A

Vocabulary 生字

consensus

Noun名詞

共識、一致意見

EN

There is a general consensus among the staff that we need a longer lunch break.

員工之間有一個普遍共識,就係我哋需要更長嘅午膳時間。

lively

Adjective形容詞

熱鬧的、充滿活力的

EN

The street market is always very lively on Saturday mornings.

星期六朝早嘅街市總係非常熱鬧。

turn

Noun名詞

輪次、機會

EN

It is finally your turn to choose which movie we should watch tonight.

終於輪到你揀今晚要睇咩戲喇。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 02:23

Budimir rescues Croatia with winner against Panama on Modric’s landmark day

Luka Modric 200th cap for Croatia was a victorious one after Ante Budimir’s goal secured a 1-0 win over Panama

中文導讀

Luka Modric 近日達成代表 Croatia 出賽 200 場嘅里程碑,呢場賽事對佢個人同國家隊都別具意義。最終憑藉 Ante Budimir 喺比賽中射入關鍵一球,以 1-0 擊敗 Panama。呢場勝仗令 Luka Modric 嘅紀念日更加圓滿,亦反映出 Croatia 喺國際賽場上依然保持強勁競爭力,係球迷近期值得留意嘅焦點賽事。

Budimir rescues Croatia with winner against Panama on Modric’s landmark day
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Vocabulary 生字

landmark

Noun名詞

里程碑;轉折點

EN

Graduating from university is a major landmark in a person's life.

大學畢業係一個人生命中重要嘅里程碑。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得;確保;成功爭取

EN

We managed to secure a table at the popular restaurant by booking weeks in advance.

我哋提早幾星期預訂,成功喺嗰間熱門餐廳攞到枱。

victorious

Adjective形容詞

勝利的;獲勝的

EN

The victorious team celebrated their hard-earned success with a parade.

獲勝嘅隊伍透過巡遊慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅成功。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 01:09

Tuchel tells England fans not to lose belief while Ghana fume at penalty decision

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed suggestions England were handed a World Cup wake-up call after being held to a goalless draw against Ghana and called on supporters not to lose belief in his side

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 帶領嘅 England 喺近期賽事被 Ghana 逼和,令唔少球迷擔心球隊狀態。面對外界質疑,Thomas Tuchel 公開呼籲球迷保持信心,強調球隊並未陷入危機。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞係融入當地社交圈嘅熱門話題,了解球隊動向有助於同當地鄰居或同事打開話匣子,建立交流。

Tuchel tells England fans not to lose belief while Ghana fume at penalty decision
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Vocabulary 生字

dismiss

Verb動詞

不予理會、對……不屑一顧

EN

The manager dismissed the rumors about the company closing down.

經理對公司即將倒閉的傳聞不予理會。

belief

Noun名詞

信心、信念

EN

You should have more belief in your own abilities when applying for a new job.

你在申請新工作時,應該對自己的能力更有信心。

fume

Verb動詞

憤怒、發火

EN

She was fuming after waiting for the delayed train for over an hour.

在等候誤點的火車超過一小時後,她感到非常憤怒。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 00:48

England’s grizzly Ghana draw exposes limitations of Madueke and Gordon

Inverted wingers were unable to adjust their game, even when they kept running down the same dead end street

中文導讀

England 喺近期對陣 Ghana 嘅賽事表現未如理想,兩位翼鋒 Madueke 同 Gordon 嘅進攻模式過於單一,未能因應防守調整戰術。呢場賽事反映出球隊喺進攻手段上嘅局限,當對手封死邊路進攻時,球員顯得束手無策,未能創造更多入球機會,教練團需要重新思考進攻體系嘅靈活性。

England’s grizzly Ghana draw exposes limitations of Madueke and Gordon
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Vocabulary 生字

Inverted

Adjective形容詞

倒置的;反向的

EN

The teacher used an inverted pyramid structure to explain the importance of the news story.

老師用倒金字塔結構去解釋新聞故事嘅重要性。

Adjust

Verb動詞

調整;適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to the new working environment after moving to a different country.

搬到另一個國家後,需要時間去適應新嘅工作環境。

Limitation

Noun名詞

限制;局限性

EN

Every software has its limitations, so you should check the features before purchasing.

每套軟件都有佢嘅局限性,所以你購買前應該檢查清楚功能。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jun, 00:00

Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall

Thomas Tuchel experiences an England tradition – a difficult second game at a major tournament

中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 執教 England 隊後,喺大賽第二場賽事遇上樽頸。面對 Ghana 嘅嚴密防守,England 進攻顯得乏力,未能打破僵局。呢場賽事反映出球隊喺戰術執行上仍有改進空間,亦令外界關注 Thomas Tuchel 點樣調整陣容,以應對未來更具挑戰性嘅賽事,呢種大賽第二場表現掙扎嘅情況,似乎成為咗 England 隊近年嘅宿命。

Ingenuity absent for turgid England as they fail to break down Ghana’s yellow wall
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Vocabulary 生字

Ingenuity

Noun名詞

創意、獨創性或巧妙的解決問題能力

EN

The chef showed great ingenuity in creating a delicious meal with only a few basic ingredients.

那位廚師展現了極大的創意,僅用幾種基本食材就做出了一頓美味的餐點。

Turgid

Adjective形容詞

枯燥乏味的、冗長沉悶的

EN

I struggled to finish the book because the writing style was far too turgid and slow-paced.

我讀得很吃力,因為這本書的寫作風格實在太過枯燥乏味且節奏緩慢。

Break down

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

瓦解、攻破(防線或障礙)

EN

The team worked hard to break down the opponent's defense during the final minutes of the match.

球隊在比賽最後幾分鐘努力嘗試攻破對手的防線。