Sun, Jul 12· 7月12日

48 stories · 144 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 22:21

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中文導讀

Jannik Sinner 喺 Wimbledon 奪冠,對佢嚟講意義重大。佢之前喺 French Open 經歷過令人失望嘅落敗,今次成功克服心理關口,證明自己喺大滿貫賽事具備頂尖競爭力。呢場勝利唔單止係技術嘅肯定,更加係佢職業生涯重建信心嘅關鍵時刻,展現出運動員喺挫折後重新振作嘅韌性。

‘This one means a lot’: Sinner savours Wimbledon win after French Open disappointment
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Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的勝利、成就或喜悅

EN

The team celebrated their hard-fought triumph in the final match.

球隊慶祝佢哋喺決賽中得來不易嘅勝利。

savour

Verb動詞

細細品味、享受(某種經驗或感覺)

EN

I like to sit on the balcony and savour a cup of coffee in the morning.

我鍾意朝早坐喺露台,細細品味一杯咖啡。

disappointment

Noun名詞

失望、掃興的事

EN

To my great disappointment, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather.

令我非常失望嘅係,演唱會因為天氣惡劣而取消咗。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 22:05

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中文導讀

Sinner 喺 Wimbledon 奪冠,拎到生涯第五個大滿貫,呢場賽事更被預期係史上最熱嘅一屆。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事除咗係體壇盛事,亦反映咗英國近期極端天氣對大型戶外活動嘅挑戰,大家喺戶外活動時記得留意天氣變化,做好防曬同補水措施。

Sinner’s sizzling showpiece caps unforgettable Wimbledon fortnight
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Vocabulary 生字

sizzling

Adjective形容詞

極熱的、酷熱的

EN

It is a sizzling day, so make sure you drink plenty of water.

今日天氣好熱,記得要飲多啲水。

unforgettable

Adjective形容詞

難忘的

EN

We had an unforgettable experience during our summer holiday.

我哋喺暑假期間有一段難忘嘅經歷。

record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

The athlete managed to break the world record in the final race.

嗰位運動員喺最後一場比賽成功打破世界紀錄。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 21:37

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中文導讀

Wimbledon 男單決賽戰況激烈,Alexander Zverev 雖然一度對 Jannik Sinner 構成威脅,但最終未能保持優勢,被世界排名第一嘅 Jannik Sinner 擊敗。呢場賽事反映出 Jannik Sinner 喺球場上嘅統治力,除咗天氣因素之外,目前幾乎冇人可以動搖佢嘅地位。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類頂尖體育賽事係融入英國社交圈嘅好機會,亦係了解英國夏季文化嘅重要一環。

Fleeting window slammed shut as Zverev gets lost in the Sinner Zone
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fleeting

Adjective形容詞

短暫的、轉瞬即逝的

EN

We had a fleeting moment to talk before the train arrived.

喺火車到達之前,我哋有短暫嘅時間傾咗幾句。

Threaten

Verb動詞

威脅、構成危險

EN

The heavy rain threatened to ruin our outdoor picnic plans.

大雨威脅到我哋嘅戶外野餐計劃,隨時會搞砸。

Fall short

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

未達到預期、失敗

EN

The company's sales figures fell short of the target this quarter.

公司今季嘅銷售額未達到預期目標。

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news·
12 Jul, 21:23

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中文導讀

Walthamstow 近日發生嚴重火警,火勢蔓延至鐵路路堤,London Fire Brigade 出動超過 100 名消防員到場撲救。由於現場產生大量濃煙,附近交通及居民生活受到顯著影響。各位喺附近居住或工作嘅朋友,請留意當地交通安排,並避免前往該區,以確保自身安全及配合緊急救援工作。

More than 100 firefighters tackle railway embankment blaze in east London
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Vocabulary 生字

Tackle

Verb動詞

處理、應對或解決(困難的問題或任務)

EN

I need to tackle the pile of laundry before I can relax this evening.

我今晚放鬆之前,要先處理嗰堆衫。

Significant

Adjective形容詞

相當大的、顯著的、重要的

EN

There has been a significant improvement in his English skills after taking the course.

佢上完個課程之後,英文水平有顯著進步。

Embankment

Noun名詞

堤岸、路堤(用以防止洪水或支撐道路/鐵路)

EN

We enjoyed a long walk along the river embankment during the weekend.

週末嗰陣,我哋沿住河邊堤岸散步,好舒服。

The Guardian
politics·
12 Jul, 21:07

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中文導讀

近日發生嘅謀殺案引起公眾高度關注,Nigel Farage 喺未有確切證據前公開形容事件為「預謀謀殺」。前警務處長批評呢類言論唔單止無助調查,更會對死者家屬造成困擾。呢件事反映出喺英國,政客同公眾喺案件調查期間發表評論,往往會引發關於言論自由同司法公正嘅爭議,提醒大家喺社交媒體發言時要保持謹慎,避免散佈未經證實嘅揣測。

Police warn Widdecombe murder speculation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Speculation

Noun名詞

推測、猜測

EN

There is a lot of speculation about who will be promoted to the manager position.

關於邊個會升職做經理,坊間有好多推測。

Establish

Verb動詞

確立、證實、查明

EN

The police are working hard to establish the cause of the fire.

警方正努力查明火災嘅起因。

Distressing

Adjective形容詞

令人苦惱的、令人心煩的

EN

It is very distressing to see so many animals suffering in the shelter.

見到咁多動物喺收容所受苦,真係令人好難過。

The Guardian
news·
12 Jul, 21:01

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中文導讀

Seaton Carew 近日發生奪命意外,兩名男子為咗救落水嘅小朋友,不幸喺海中遇溺身亡。雖然小朋友最後平安獲救,但兩名救人者被救起後證實不治。呢單悲劇提醒大家,喺英國海邊遊玩時,除咗要留意水流同天氣變化,亦要時刻保持警覺,量力而為,避免喺危險情況下貿然落水救援,以免發生難以挽回嘅遺憾。

Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rescue

Verb動詞

拯救、營救

EN

The lifeguard managed to rescue the swimmer who was struggling in the strong current.

救生員成功救起嗰位喺強勁水流中掙扎嘅泳客。

Pronounce

Verb動詞

宣告、宣判(正式場合)

EN

The doctor arrived at the scene and pronounced the patient dead.

醫生抵達現場後,宣告病人死亡。

Alert

Adjective形容詞

警覺的、留心的

EN

You need to stay alert when driving in heavy rain or foggy conditions.

喺大雨或大霧天氣下揸車,你需要保持高度警覺。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 20:51

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 帶領嘅 England 將會喺 Atlanta 同 Argentina 進行 World Cup 四強大戰。呢場比賽唔單止係爭奪決賽席位,兩隊過往嘅交鋒紀錄亦令呢場賽事充滿火藥味,絕對係近期體壇最矚目嘅焦點,球迷絕對唔可以錯過呢場充滿張力嘅對決。

England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match
A

Vocabulary 生字

collision course

Noun phrase名詞短語

衝突之路;勢必發生衝突的狀態

EN

The two companies are on a collision course over the new contract terms.

這兩間公司因為新合約條款而勢必發生衝突。

reigning

Adjective形容詞

在位的;衛冕的

EN

The reigning champion successfully defended her title in the final match.

這位衛冕冠軍在決賽中成功保住了她的頭銜。

emotionally charged

Adjective phrase形容詞短語

情緒激動的;充滿情感張力的

EN

It was an emotionally charged meeting as everyone discussed the future of the community center.

當大家討論社區中心的未來時,那是一場情緒激動的會議。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 20:19

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中文導讀

世界排名第一嘅 Jannik Sinner 喺 Wimbledon 展現強大韌力,雖然開局失利輸咗第一盤,但隨後連追三盤,最終以盤數 3:1 反勝 Alexander Zverev,成功衛冕冠軍。呢場賽事證明咗 Jannik Sinner 喺高壓下嘅心理素質同技術水平,繼續鞏固佢喺網壇嘅統治地位,對於網球迷嚟講絕對係近期最精彩嘅賽事之一。

Jannik Sinner powers past Alexander Zverev in four sets to retain Wimbledon title
A

Vocabulary 生字

retain

Verb動詞

保留、保持、維持

EN

The company decided to retain the current staff to ensure project continuity.

公司決定保留現有員工,以確保項目持續進行。

defeat

Verb動詞

擊敗、戰勝

EN

Our local team managed to defeat their rivals in the final match of the season.

我們當地的球隊在賽季最後一場比賽中成功擊敗了對手。

defend

Verb動詞

防守、保衛(頭銜或冠軍)

EN

The champion is training hard to defend his title in the upcoming tournament.

這位冠軍正努力訓練,準備在即將到來的錦標賽中衛冕。

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sport·
12 Jul, 19:46

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中文導讀

喺 Lord’s 舉行嘅女子板球測試賽進入白熱化階段。India 喺賽事中佔盡優勢,距離勝利只差一步;與此同時,Yastika Bhatia 同 Sophie Ecclestone 喺比賽中創下歷史性紀錄。呢場賽事唔單止係技術嘅較量,更標誌住女子板球運動喺國際舞台上嘅重要里程碑,對於關注英國體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,絕對係值得留意嘅體壇盛事。

India close on victory against England as Yastika and Ecclestone make history
A

Vocabulary 生字

Milestone

Noun名詞

里程碑;重要轉折點

EN

Learning to drive is a major milestone for many teenagers.

對好多青少年嚟講,學識揸車係一個重要嘅里程碑。

Victory

Noun名詞

勝利;成功

EN

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

球隊喺完場哨聲響起後,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

Claim

Verb動詞

取得;聲稱;奪取

EN

She managed to claim the first prize in the national competition.

佢成功喺全國比賽中奪得冠軍。

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sport·
12 Jul, 19:34

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中文導讀

England Test coach Brendon McCullum 嘅離任,標誌住佢推行嘅 Bazball 戰術正式告一段落。呢種極具侵略性嘅打法雖然喺 2022 年成功令球隊脫胎換骨,但隨住戰績下滑,證明呢種風格難以長期維持。對於熱愛板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次人事變動反映咗英國體育界喺追求成績同戰術創新之間嘅掙扎,亦係當地體育文化討論嘅焦點。

RIP Bazball: McCullum’s philosophy burned bright but all too briefly
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Vocabulary 生字

reinvigorate

Verb動詞

使重新充滿活力;使復甦

EN

A short holiday helped to reinvigorate me before I started the new project.

一個短假期幫我喺開始新項目之前重新充滿活力。

unsustainable

Adjective形容詞

無法長期維持的;不可持續的

EN

The current level of spending is unsustainable and will lead to financial problems.

目前的支出水平是無法長期維持的,將會導致財務問題。

philosophy

Noun名詞

哲學;人生觀;處事原則

EN

My personal philosophy is to treat everyone with kindness and respect.

我的人生哲學是以友善和尊重的態度對待每一個人。

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football·
12 Jul, 19:30

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 同 Jude Bellingham 之間嘅緊張關係成為焦點,外界擔心呢種不和會影響 England 國家隊備戰 World Cup 準決賽。作為編輯,我認為球隊內部團結至關重要,任何場外紛爭都可能令球員分心,甚至影響爭取歷史性佳績嘅機會,教練組同核心球員必須盡快平息風波,專注賽事。

Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England so close to history
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Vocabulary 生字

tension

Noun名詞

緊張局勢、緊張關係

EN

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

兩位鄰居因為派對嘅噪音問題,關係變得好緊張。

descend into

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

陷入(某種惡劣狀態)、淪為

EN

The meeting quickly descended into an argument after the manager rejected the proposal.

經理拒絕咗個建議之後,會議好快就淪為一場爭吵。

distracted

Adjective形容詞

分心的、注意力分散的

EN

I find it hard to study when I am easily distracted by my phone notifications.

我覺得好難專心溫書,因為手機通知好容易令我分心。

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football·
12 Jul, 19:00

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中文導讀

England 國家隊隊長 Harry Kane 近日回應主帥 Thomas Tuchel 對球隊嘅嚴厲批評。Thomas Tuchel 認為球員表現仍有進步空間,Harry Kane 則表示理解,認為呢種高要求係為咗令球員時刻保持警惕,唔好鬆懈。呢次互動反映出 Thomas Tuchel 治軍嚴謹,希望將球隊實力提升至最高水平,對球員嘅心理質素同紀律要求極高。

‘He just wants to see the best version of us’: Harry Kane accepts Tuchel criticism
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Vocabulary 生字

Scathing

Adjective形容詞

嚴厲的、尖銳的、刻薄的

EN

The restaurant received a scathing review after the customers waited for two hours without being served.

嗰間餐廳喺顧客等咗兩個鐘都冇人理之後,收到一份極之嚴厲嘅評論。

On one's toes

Idiom成語/慣用語

保持警惕、隨時準備好應對突發狀況

EN

The manager likes to hold surprise meetings to keep the staff on their toes.

經理鍾意舉行突擊會議,令員工時刻保持警惕。

Version

Noun名詞

版本、說法、形式

EN

You should try to present the best version of yourself during a job interview.

你喺面試嗰陣應該盡量展現出你最好嘅一面。

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politics·
12 Jul, 18:55

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中文導讀

英國政黨捐款上限議題近日引起關注。數據分析顯示,若實施每筆捐款 100,000 英鎊嘅上限,Reform UK 去年僅能保留約 15% 嘅捐款。該黨平均每筆捐款高達 137,496 英鎊,遠超 Labour 同 Conservatives。呢項建議若落實,將會對各黨派嘅財政結構造成重大衝擊,亦反映出英國政治捐獻制度潛在嘅改革空間,值得移英港人密切留意。

Reform would have held just 15% of last year’s donations under proposed £100,00 cap, analysis shows
A

Vocabulary 生字

Donation

Noun名詞

捐款、捐贈

EN

I made a small monthly donation to the local animal shelter.

我每月都有向本地動物收容所捐出一小筆款項。

Proposed

Adjective形容詞

被提議的、擬議的

EN

The residents are discussing the proposed changes to the neighborhood park.

居民們正在討論關於社區公園的擬議改動。

Average

Adjective形容詞

平均的

EN

The average temperature in this city is quite mild during autumn.

這座城市秋天的平均氣溫相當溫和。

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sport·
12 Jul, 18:21

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中文導讀

職業單車手 Tadej Pogacar 近日公開呼籲,要求賽事主辦方重新檢視 Tour de France 嘅賽程安排。佢指出極端高溫天氣對運動員構成嚴重威脅,認為現行賽制必須進行根本性改革。呢項訴求反映出氣候變化對體育賽事嘅影響日益嚴重,亦引起外界關注職業運動員喺極端環境下嘅安全保障問題。

Tadej Pogacar urges radical overhaul of Tour de France amid stifling heatwave
A

Vocabulary 生字

radical

Adjective形容詞

根本的、徹底的、激進的

EN

The company decided to make radical changes to its management structure to improve efficiency.

公司決定對管理架構進行徹底改革,以提升效率。

overhaul

Noun名詞

全面檢修、徹底改革

EN

The government is planning a major overhaul of the tax system next year.

政府計劃明年對稅務制度進行一次重大改革。

stifling

Adjective形容詞

令人窒息的、悶熱的

EN

We found it hard to breathe in the stifling heat of the crowded room.

喺嗰間擠迫嘅房入面,悶熱嘅空氣令我哋覺得好難呼吸。

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sport·
12 Jul, 17:50

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中文導讀

英國傳媒近日就網球選手 Arthur Fery 嘅身高描述引起爭議。有讀者去信報章,質疑將 5 呎 9 吋嘅成年男性形容為「diminutive」(嬌小)是否恰當。呢類關於語言精準度嘅討論,反映英國社會對文字運用相當敏感,亦係移英港人了解當地媒體文化同社會價值觀嘅一個切入點,提醒大家喺日常溝通中,形容詞嘅選擇往往會影響他人對事實嘅觀感。

Is 5ft 9in Arthur Fery really ‘diminutive’?
A

Vocabulary 生字

diminutive

Adjective形容詞

極小的;嬌小的

EN

The actor is quite diminutive in person compared to how he looks on screen.

這位演員本人比他在銀幕上看起來要嬌小得多。

stature

Noun名詞

身高;身形;地位

EN

She has reached a high stature in her professional career through years of hard work.

她憑藉多年的努力,在職業生涯中達到了很高的地位。

decoding

Noun名詞

解碼;解讀

EN

The decoding of complex instructions is essential for assembling this furniture.

解讀複雜的說明書對於組裝這件家具至關重要。

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football·
12 Jul, 17:19

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中文導讀

Ken Bates 離世,享年 92 歲。佢最為人熟悉嘅事蹟,係喺 1982 年以象徵式 1 英鎊收購當時陷入財困嘅 Chelsea FC。佢喺任內大刀闊斧改革,將球會由低谷帶返上英格蘭頂級聯賽,為 Chelsea FC 之後嘅輝煌奠定基礎。對於移英港人嚟講,呢位足球界傳奇人物嘅離去,標誌住英格蘭足球一個重要時代嘅終結。

Ken Bates obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞,刊登喺報章上關於某人離世嘅報道同生平介紹。

EN

I read his obituary in the morning newspaper to learn more about his life achievements.

我睇咗報紙上面嘅訃聞,了解佢生前嘅成就。

Restore

Verb動詞

恢復,將某樣嘢回復到之前嘅狀態或水平。

EN

The council plans to restore the old park to its former beauty by next summer.

市議會計劃喺下年夏天前,將舊公園恢復返以前嘅美貌。

Symbolic

Adjective形容詞

象徵性嘅,用嚟代表某種意義而唔係實際價值。

EN

The price was purely symbolic, as the main goal was to save the business from closing down.

個價格純粹係象徵性,因為主要目的係想救間公司唔好結業。

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football·
12 Jul, 17:00

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中文導讀

2026年世界盃賽事進入白熱化階段,目前已經完成八強賽事,即將進入準決賽。呢篇報導分析咗各支球隊嘅實力排名,評估邊隊最有機會奪冠。對於鍾意足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢份分析可以幫大家睇清目前賽事形勢,掌握邊隊係奪標大熱,係睇波前必讀嘅賽事指南。

World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?
A

Vocabulary 生字

power rankings

Noun名詞

實力排名,根據近期表現評估隊伍或選手嘅競爭力

EN

The sports analyst updated the power rankings after the latest round of matches.

體育分析員喺最新一輪比賽後更新咗實力排名。

loom

Verb動詞

(危險或重要事件)逼近、隱約出現

EN

With the final exam looming, students are spending more time in the library.

隨住期末考試逼近,學生們花更多時間喺圖書館溫書。

business end

Noun phrase名詞短語

(比賽或活動的)關鍵階段、決戰時刻

EN

We are now at the business end of the project, so everyone needs to focus on the deadline.

我哋依家處於項目嘅關鍵階段,所以每個人都要專注於截止日期。

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football·
12 Jul, 16:48

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中文導讀

效力 Real Madrid 嘅 Jude Bellingham 近期喺國際賽事表現極之搶眼,繼 1986 年嘅 Maradona 之後,成為首位喺連續兩場淘汰賽入波嘅球員。呢位年輕球星喺大賽壓力下依然保持高水準,證明佢已經具備成為世界級核心球員嘅實力,係目前英格蘭國家隊不可或缺嘅進攻靈魂。

Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England
A

Vocabulary 生字

thrive

Verb動詞

茁壯成長、蓬勃發展、表現出色

EN

Children often thrive in an environment where they feel safe and encouraged.

小朋友喺感到安全同受鼓勵嘅環境下,往往能夠茁壯成長。

consecutive

Adjective形容詞

連續的、接連的

EN

The team has won five consecutive games this season.

呢支球隊今季已經贏咗五場連續嘅比賽。

knockout

Noun名詞

淘汰賽、擊倒

EN

We need to prepare well because the next stage of the competition is a knockout.

我哋需要做好準備,因為下一階段嘅比賽係淘汰賽。

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football·
12 Jul, 16:19

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 正推動 Hillsborough law 立法,目標係防止政府機構喺災難發生後隱瞞真相。呢項法案旨在保障受害者家屬嘅知情權,確保佢哋喺尋求公義嘅過程入面唔會再受到官僚體制阻撓。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項法案反映咗英國社會對問責制度嘅重視,亦係當地法律改革嘅重要一步,值得大家留意。

Starmer to use last week in power to push through Hillsborough law
A

Vocabulary 生字

Legislation

Noun名詞

法律、法規

EN

The government is planning to introduce new legislation to improve road safety.

政府正計劃引入新法例以改善道路安全。

Stalled

Adjective形容詞

停滯不前的、擱置的

EN

Negotiations between the two companies have stalled due to disagreements over the budget.

兩間公司之間嘅談判因為預算分歧而陷入停滯。

Accountability

Noun名詞

問責、責任

EN

There should be greater accountability for how public funds are spent.

公共資金嘅使用應該要有更高嘅問責性。

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sport·
12 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

AFL球隊 GWS Giants 近期表現令人刮目相看,喺落後 39 分嘅劣勢下,成功反勝傷兵滿營嘅 Geelong。呢場勝仗證明 GWS Giants 絕對有實力喺季後賽走得更遠。佢哋近期接連擊敗 Fremantle、Brisbane 同 Melbourne 等強隊,反映球隊喺關鍵時刻嘅抗壓能力同戰術執行力都達到爭標水平,係今季賽事值得留意嘅黑馬。

GWS Giants save their best for the best to show they are capable of a deep finals run
A

Vocabulary 生字

deficit

Noun名詞

赤字、虧損,或喺比賽中落後嘅分數差距

EN

The company is working hard to reduce its budget deficit.

間公司正努力減少預算赤字。

injury-ravaged

Adjective形容詞

受傷患嚴重困擾嘅,形容隊伍因多人受傷而實力受損

EN

The injury-ravaged team struggled to compete in the final match.

嗰隊受傷患困擾嘅球隊喺決賽中打得好辛苦。

capable

Adjective形容詞

有能力嘅、勝任嘅

EN

She is more than capable of handling the new responsibilities.

佢絕對有能力處理呢啲新職責。

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sport·
12 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

Wimbledon 新科冠軍 Noskova 喺奪冠後表現謙遜,佢唔單止專注於網球事業,更表明希望利用自己嘅影響力去回饋社會,幫助弱勢社群。呢種將個人成就轉化為社會價值嘅態度,喺英國體壇相當受重視,亦反映出運動員除咗競技之外,對社會責任嘅承擔。

‘I want to make a difference’: Noskova looks forward to life after Wimbledon triumph
A

Vocabulary 生字

trappings

Noun名詞

(與某種地位或生活方式相關的)外在裝飾、排場或附帶事物

EN

He enjoys the success of his career but dislikes the trappings of fame.

佢享受事業成功,但唔鍾意成名後嗰啲排場。

enhanced

Adjective形容詞

增強的、提高的、改善的

EN

The company offers an enhanced benefits package to all new employees.

間公司為所有新員工提供更優厚嘅福利配套。

fortunate

Adjective形容詞

幸運的、好運的

EN

We are very fortunate to have such a supportive community in our neighborhood.

我哋好幸運,喺社區入面有咁多互相支持嘅鄰居。

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sport·
12 Jul, 15:33

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中文導讀

英格蘭欖球隊教練 Steve Borthwick 近期備受壓力,外界期望佢可以參考 Thomas Tuchel 嘅執教風格,大膽起用進攻型球員。呢篇評論指出,球隊若要重拾巔峰,必須徹底釋放球員嘅進攻潛能,唔好再墨守成規。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於「求變」嘅討論,反映咗英國體育界對提升競技水平嘅迫切要求,值得關注。

Pollock, pace and potential offer glimpse of promised land for England
A

Vocabulary 生字

emulate

Verb動詞

模仿;效法;盡力趕上

EN

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

佢希望可以效法佢家姐喺時裝界嘅成就。

embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受;擁抱(新觀念或改變)

EN

It is important to embrace new technology to stay competitive in the workplace.

喺職場上欣然接受新技術,對保持競爭力好重要。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力;可能性

EN

The young student shows great potential in learning foreign languages.

呢位年輕學生喺學習外語方面展現出極大潛力。

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politics·
12 Jul, 14:56

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中文導讀

英國綠黨議員 Hannah Spencer 近日計劃提出私人法案,旨在為職場設立最高溫度限制。佢指出極端熱浪正為工作環境帶來混亂,認為現行法例未能保障員工免受高溫影響。對於喺英國職場打工嘅港人嚟講,呢項法案如果獲得通過,將會直接影響大家嘅勞工權益,值得密切留意後續發展。

Green MP Hannah Spencer to introduce bill on maximum workplace temperatures
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chaos

Noun名詞

混亂、無秩序狀態

EN

The sudden train strike caused absolute chaos for commuters during the morning rush hour.

突如其來的火車罷工導致通勤者在早晨繁忙時間陷入一片混亂。

Protection

Noun名詞

保護、保障

EN

You should always wear sunscreen for protection against harmful UV rays.

你應該時刻塗抹防曬霜,以保護皮膚免受有害紫外線傷害。

Unsafe

Adjective形容詞

不安全的、危險的

EN

The building was declared unsafe due to structural damage after the storm.

由於風暴過後結構受損,該建築物被宣佈為不安全。

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football·
12 Jul, 14:18

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 執教 England 國家隊嘅決定引起唔少爭議,有人將佢同 Jude Bellingham 嘅互動,比喻成當年 Roy Keane 同 Mick McCarthy 喺世界盃期間嘅衝突。呢種將教練同球員關係放大嘅討論,反映出大眾對 England 國家隊管理層嘅高度關注,亦令外界質疑呢種緊張關係會唔會影響球隊喺未來賽事嘅表現。

Was Tuchel and Bellingham really a Keane v McCarthy moment?
A

Vocabulary 生字

tasty

Adjective形容詞

形容比賽或對決充滿競爭性、令人期待或精彩刺激

EN

The upcoming local derby is expected to be a tasty encounter between the two rivals.

即將到來嘅地區打吡戰,預計會係兩隊宿敵之間一場精彩刺激嘅對決。

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對立或意見不合

EN

The project was delayed due to a clash of opinions between the team members.

由於團隊成員之間意見不合,呢個項目被延誤咗。

scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細嘅審查、嚴密嘅監察或注視

EN

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

公司嘅財務記錄正受到審計師嘅嚴密審查。

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news·
12 Jul, 14:00

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中文導讀

英國近期有環保團體同難民組織合作,喺 Wales 等地推動自然保育計劃。呢類合作唔單止改善生態環境,更重要係透過參與戶外活動,協助尋求庇護者融入當地社區,建立歸屬感。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種透過參與社區義務工作嚟建立人際網絡同適應生活嘅模式,絕對值得參考。

‘We plant belonging’: how nature charities and asylum seekers work together in UK countryside
A

Vocabulary 生字

Belonging

Noun名詞

歸屬感;適應感

EN

Joining a local sports club helped me develop a strong sense of belonging in this new city.

參加當地運動會所令我喺呢個新城市建立咗強烈嘅歸屬感。

Join forces

Phrasal verb動詞短語

攜手合作;聯手

EN

The two charities decided to join forces to raise more funds for the homeless.

嗰兩間慈善機構決定聯手,為無家可歸者籌集更多資金。

Integrate

Verb動詞

融入;結合

EN

It takes time and effort to fully integrate into a new culture after moving abroad.

移居外地後,需要時間同努力先可以完全融入新文化。

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sport·
12 Jul, 13:59

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中文導讀

Brendon McCullum 近期被撤去 England Test coach 一職,佢表示對此感到非常難過,但仍然尊重相關決定。值得留意嘅係,Brendon McCullum 將會留任 England white-ball coach,繼續帶領球隊出戰白球賽事。呢次人事變動反映 England 板球隊喺測試賽表現未如理想,管理層正尋求改變,對於鍾意板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個係近期體壇重要嘅人事調整。

Brendon McCullum ‘gutted’ after being sacked as England Test coach
A

Vocabulary 生字

gutted

Adjective形容詞

極度失望、非常難過

EN

I was absolutely gutted when I found out my flight had been cancelled.

當我發現航班被取消時,我感到極度失望。

sack

Verb動詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The company had to sack several employees due to the economic downturn.

由於經濟低迷,公司不得不解僱幾名員工。

respect

Verb動詞

尊重

EN

It is important to respect the privacy of your neighbours when living in a new area.

搬到新社區居住時,尊重鄰居的隱私很重要。

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news·
12 Jul, 13:58

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中文導讀

英國同法國政府決定喺邊境管制站增加人手,應對即將實施嘅新生物特徵檢查系統。由於未來會引入指紋同面部識別技術,預計 Channel 嘅過境交通會出現混亂。呢項安排對經常往返兩地嘅港人嚟講相當重要,建議大家近期出發前要預留更多時間,留意邊境最新嘅排隊情況,以免行程受阻。

France and UK to increase staffing at border controls in effort to stave off travel chaos
A

Vocabulary 生字

Disruption

Noun名詞

中斷、混亂、擾亂

EN

The heavy snow caused a major disruption to public transport services.

大雪導致公共交通服務出現嚴重混亂。

Stave off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

避開、延緩、防止(不好的事情發生)

EN

Eating a healthy breakfast helps to stave off hunger until lunchtime.

食個健康早餐有助於喺午餐前避免肚餓。

Staffing

Noun名詞

人員配置、員工編制

EN

The company is currently reviewing its staffing levels to improve efficiency.

公司目前正檢討其人員配置水平,以提高效率。

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news·
12 Jul, 13:50

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中文導讀

前 Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe 喺屋企離世,警方目前正就案件展開謀殺調查。由於涉及前國會議員,事件引起公眾關注。當局正搜集證據,嘗試拼湊事發經過,釐清死因。移英港人若關注英國政壇或治安議題,可留意警方後續發布嘅調查進度,了解案件對社區安全嘅影響。

Ann Widdecombe death: timeline of events so far in murder investigation
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了徹底的調查。

Surrounding

Adjective形容詞

相關的、圍繞的

EN

There are many questions surrounding the new company policy.

圍繞著這項新公司政策,存在許多疑問。

Evidence

Noun名詞

證據、證物

EN

The lawyer presented new evidence to support his client's case.

律師提交了新的證據來支持他客戶的案件。

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football·
12 Jul, 12:57

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中文導讀

Jude Bellingham 喺英格蘭對陣 Norway 嘅比賽中射入一球,協助球隊追平比分。不過,賽後影像顯示入球前似乎有犯規嫌疑,引起咗關於入球應唔應該被判無效嘅爭議。呢類關於球證判決同 VAR 介入嘅討論,喺英國足球文化入面經常成為球迷熱話,亦反映咗現代足球對規則執行嘅嚴謹要求。

Cablegate: should Jude Bellingham’s first goal against Norway have been disallowed?
A

Vocabulary 生字

disallow

Verb動詞

(官方)宣佈無效、不予承認

EN

The referee decided to disallow the goal because the player was offside.

球證決定判入球無效,因為該球員越位。

interference

Noun名詞

干擾、妨礙

EN

The heavy rain caused interference with the television signal.

大雨導致電視訊號受到干擾。

buildup

Noun名詞

(事件發生前的)準備階段、積累過程

EN

There is a lot of excitement in the buildup to the annual music festival.

年度音樂節舉行前的準備階段充滿了興奮氣氛。

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news·
12 Jul, 12:40

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中文導讀

警方近日就前保守黨政治人物 Ann Widdecombe 離世一案進行調查,目前已拘捕一名 28 歲男子,並以謀殺罪名進行扣查。警方強調,現階段並無證據顯示案件涉及政治動機,亦無意尋找其他涉案人士。由於 Ann Widdecombe 曾於政壇活躍,案件引起公眾關注,警方目前正致力釐清事件真相,以釋除公眾疑慮。

Nothing to suggest Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police
A

Vocabulary 生字

motivated

Adjective形容詞

有動機的;受某種目的驅使的

EN

The charity event was motivated by a desire to help local families in need.

這場慈善活動是出於幫助當地有需要家庭的願望而舉辦的。

suspicion

Noun名詞

懷疑;嫌疑

EN

The man was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at the local supermarket.

該男子因涉嫌在當地超市店舖盜竊而被捕。

investigation

Noun名詞

調查

EN

The company launched an internal investigation to find out why the system failed.

公司展開了一項內部調查,以找出系統故障的原因。

The Guardian
politics·
12 Jul, 12:01

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中文導讀

英國政壇近日再次討論政治捐款問題,有意見認為 Keir Starmer 政府必須設立捐款上限,防止富豪透過巨額捐款左右政策,損害民主公平性。如果現屆政府唔採取行動,未來嘅領導人亦應考慮改革,確保 Westminster 嘅決策唔會被少數權貴操控,令公眾利益得到保障。

UK must cap political donations to stop the rich buying influence
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cap

Verb動詞

限制、設定上限

EN

The government decided to cap the amount of money people can spend on energy bills.

政府決定為市民嘅能源賬單開支設定上限。

Influence

Noun名詞

影響力

EN

Good friends can have a positive influence on your life.

好朋友可以對你嘅人生產生正面影響。

Successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The manager is looking for a suitable successor to take over the team.

經理正在尋找合適嘅接班人嚟接管團隊。

The Guardian
news·
12 Jul, 10:41

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中文導讀

極右翼活躍分子 Tommy Robinson 近期獲 Musk family foundation 資助前往 Moscow,引起英國政界高度關注。自由民主黨黨魁 Ed Davey 對此表示憂慮,認為呢類行程可能威脅英國民主價值。事件反映外國勢力與英國極右翼分子嘅潛在聯繫,正成為 Westminster 討論嘅焦點,亦令公眾關注英國政治體系點樣應對呢類跨國影響力。

Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy
A

Vocabulary 生字

concern

Noun名詞

擔憂、憂慮

EN

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

大眾對於城市生活成本上升感到越來越擔憂。

fund

Verb動詞

資助、提供資金

EN

The local council decided to fund the new community garden project.

地方議會決定資助呢個新嘅社區花園計劃。

defend

Verb動詞

捍衛、保護

EN

It is important to defend your rights when signing a new rental contract.

簽署新租約時,捍衛自己嘅權利係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
politics·
12 Jul, 10:25

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中文導讀

英國大選在即,影子財相 Rachel Reeves 近日向 Andy Burnham 發出預警,指未來政府將面臨嚴峻嘅財政挑戰。呢番言論反映出 Labour Party 若然勝選,將要面對極大嘅經濟壓力,甚至要準備好隨時應對突發嘅財政衝擊。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢啲財政政策走向,對於了解未來稅務同公共服務開支嘅變動相當重要。

Reeves tells Burnham to expect ‘shocks and challenges’ from get-go in No 10
A

Vocabulary 生字

shock

Noun名詞

震驚、衝擊,指突如其來嘅負面事件

EN

The sudden price hike came as a shock to many local shoppers.

物價突然上漲令好多本地買餸嘅人感到震驚。

challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、難題

EN

Learning a new language in adulthood can be a significant challenge.

成年之後學一門新語言可以係一項重大嘅挑戰。

plan

Noun名詞

計劃、方案

EN

We need to have a clear plan before we start renovating the house.

我哋喺開始裝修間屋之前,需要有一個清晰嘅計劃。

The Guardian
news·
12 Jul, 08:29

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中文導讀

Prince Harry 近期針對 Daily Mail 嘅法律訴訟以失敗告終。呢場官司涉及 Prince Harry 對報章誹謗指控嘅反擊,但由於未能提供足夠證據,案件最終被法庭駁回。呢件事反映出英國傳媒法規同公眾人物私隱權之間嘅角力,亦顯示出喺英國進行誹謗訴訟嘅門檻相當高,對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地傳媒生態同法律制度係融入社會嘅重要一環。

The prince and the ‘professional liar’: inside Harry’s battle against the Daily Mail
A

Vocabulary 生字

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控;聲稱(未經證實的指責)

EN

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

公司正在調查針對該經理的不當行為指控。

Dismiss

Verb動詞

駁回;摒棄(法律上指拒絕受理案件)

EN

The judge decided to dismiss the case due to a lack of concrete evidence.

法官因缺乏實質證據而決定駁回該案件。

Accountability

Noun名詞

問責;責任感

EN

Public officials should be held to a high standard of accountability.

公職人員應被要求承擔高度的問責責任。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 08:01

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中文導讀

Argentina國家隊主教練 Scaloni 近日回應關於 Argentina 同 England 之間嘅歷史恩怨,強調呢場準決賽只係一場普通足球賽事,唔需要過度解讀。雖然兩隊自 2005 年後首次交鋒,但 Scaloni 認為對手實力強橫,賽事焦點應集中喺爭奪 World Cup 決賽席位,而非歷史包袱。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場波除咗係體育盛事,亦係了解當地足球文化同社會氣氛嘅好機會。

Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’
A

Vocabulary 生字

play down

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

淡化、輕描淡寫(某事的重要性)

EN

The manager tried to play down the rumors about the company's financial problems.

經理試圖淡化關於公司財務問題的傳聞。

opponent

Noun名詞

對手、敵手

EN

You should always show respect to your opponent, regardless of the outcome of the game.

無論比賽結果如何,你都應該尊重你的對手。

on the line

Idiom慣用語

處於危險中、懸而未決、有風險

EN

With his reputation on the line, he had to make sure the project was a success.

由於聲譽攸關,他必須確保該項目取得成功。

The Guardian
news·
12 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

英國軍方科學家近期研究發現,女性生理結構具備獨特優勢,軍方計劃為女性新兵引入針對性訓練,以發揮佢哋嘅潛能。呢項改革反映軍隊開始重視性別差異化訓練,唔再單純套用男性標準,對於提升女性喺軍事領域嘅表現同參與度,具有重要嘅戰略意義。

How to build an elite servicewoman: British military’s top scientists look to unleash ‘oestrogen advantage’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unleash

Verb動詞

釋放、發揮(潛能或力量)

EN

Regular exercise can help you unleash your full potential.

恆常運動可以幫你發揮全部潛能。

Recruit

Noun名詞

新成員、新兵

EN

The company is looking for new recruits to join the marketing team.

呢間公司正喺度招聘新成員加入市場營銷團隊。

Specific

Adjective形容詞

特定的、明確的

EN

Please follow the specific instructions provided in the manual.

請跟隨說明書入面提供嘅特定指示。

The Guardian
news·
12 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

英國公共開支監察機構 National Audit Office 正介入調查 Lower Thames Crossing 項目。呢個連接 Essex 同 Kent 嘅隧道工程預算已飆升至 110 億英鎊,引發公眾強烈質疑。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國政府喺大型基建項目嘅成本控制同財政透明度備受壓力,亦顯示納稅人對公共資金運用嘅監管要求越嚟越高。

UK’s public spending watchdog to investigate Lower Thames Crossing project
A

Vocabulary 生字

Watchdog

Noun名詞

監察機構;監督組織

EN

The consumer watchdog is investigating reports of unfair pricing by the energy company.

消費者監察機構正調查關於能源公司不公平定價嘅報告。

Project

Noun名詞

計劃;工程;項目

EN

We are starting a new home renovation project next month to improve our living space.

我哋下個月會開始一個新嘅家居裝修工程,以改善居住空間。

Concern

Noun名詞

擔憂;掛念;關注

EN

There is growing concern among parents about the safety of the local playground.

家長對於本地遊樂場嘅安全問題感到越來越擔憂。

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football·
12 Jul, 07:30

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中文導讀

Argentina 喺今屆 World Cup 表現相當硬淨,雖然兩場淘汰賽都要踢到加時先分出勝負,但依然展現出衛冕冠軍嘅韌力。呢場賽事唔單止係球技嘅比拼,更加係對 Argentina 足球歷史地位嘅終極考驗。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係茶餘飯後嘅話題,亦係了解當地體育文化同埋點樣欣賞高水平競技嘅好機會。

Argentina’s World Cup built on ‘suffering’ faces its biggest test yet
A

Vocabulary 生字

defending champion

Noun名詞

衛冕冠軍

EN

The defending champion was knocked out in the first round of the tournament.

衛冕冠軍喺錦標賽嘅第一輪就被淘汰出局。

extra-time

Noun名詞

加時賽

EN

The match was still tied after ninety minutes, so it went into extra-time.

九十分鐘後賽事仍然打和,所以進入咗加時賽。

legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、後世影響

EN

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

佢希望為下一代學生留下正面嘅影響。

The Guardian
money·
12 Jul, 07:00

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中文導讀

近日有騙徒偽造 Guardian 等知名媒體嘅新聞報道,製作極度逼真嘅假網頁,誘騙受害者參與虛假投資計劃。呢類「複製」手法相當高明,透過社交媒體廣泛傳播。移英港人喺網上睇投資資訊時要份外小心,切勿輕信網上連結,務必核實新聞來源嘅網址,避免墮入詐騙陷阱,保障個人資產安全。

‘A very good clone’: news stories faked to lure victims to scam investment sites
A

Vocabulary 生字

Clone

Noun名詞

複製品;複製人;極為相似嘅事物

EN

The new mobile app is just a cheap clone of the original one.

呢個新手機應用程式只係原版嘅廉價複製品。

Lure

Verb動詞

誘惑;引誘

EN

The shop used big discounts to lure customers into the store.

間舖用大折扣嚟引誘顧客入去消費。

Fraudster

Noun名詞

騙徒;詐騙者

EN

The fraudster called the elderly and pretended to be a bank official.

嗰個騙徒打電話畀長者,假扮成銀行職員。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 06:20

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中文導讀

Switzerland 前鋒 Breel Embolo 喺比賽期間因為被球證誤判「插水」而攞到第二張黃牌,導致被逐離場。呢單爭議事件令 VAR 系統嘅準確性再次受到質疑。對於足球迷嚟講,呢類判決往往左右戰局,亦反映出科技輔助執法喺關鍵時刻依然存在唔少灰色地帶,引起唔少球迷討論。

Switzerland hit out at VAR after ‘mistaken identity’ check ends in Breel Embolo red card
A

Vocabulary 生字

deadlock

Noun名詞

僵局;停滯狀態

EN

The committee reached a deadlock and could not agree on the new policy.

委員會陷入了僵局,無法就新政策達成共識。

challenge

Noun名詞

(體育比賽中的)攔截;挑戰

EN

The player was injured after a rough challenge from an opponent.

該球員在受到對手粗暴攔截後受傷。

mistaken

Adjective形容詞

錯誤的;誤解的

EN

I think you are mistaken about the meeting time; it starts an hour later.

我想你對會議時間搞錯了,會議遲一個小時才開始。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 04:58

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中文導讀

Argentina 喺呢場世界盃半準決賽入面,靠 Julián Álvarez 喺加時賽射入關鍵一球,打破 Switzerland 嘅防守。隨後 Lautaro Martínez 再入多一球,最終以 3-1 淘汰只剩 10 人應戰嘅 Switzerland,成功晉級四強。呢場勝仗展現咗 Argentina 喺膠著狀態下嘅破局能力,亦令佢哋繼續向冠軍寶座邁進。

Julián Álvarez’s extra-time stunner sinks 10-man Switzerland to send Argentina into semi-finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

resistance

Noun名詞

抵抗、反抗或阻力

EN

The local community showed strong resistance to the new building project.

當地社區對呢個新建築項目表現出強烈嘅反對。

stunner

Noun名詞

令人驚嘆嘅事物(通常指精彩嘅入球或極具吸引力嘅人事物)

EN

The sunset over the hills was an absolute stunner.

山丘上嘅日落景色真係令人嘆為觀止。

seal

Verb動詞

確定、鎖定(勝利或協議)

EN

They managed to seal the deal after hours of negotiation.

佢哋經過幾個鐘頭嘅談判,終於鎖定咗呢單交易。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 03:37

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中文導讀

Jude Bellingham 喺賽場上表現出色,帶領 England 喺艱難環境下過關,但單靠佢一人之力始終難以奪冠。呢篇評論指出,新任領隊 Thomas Tuchel 必須盡快解決球隊戰術同體能分配問題,否則 England 喺未來大賽依然難以突破樽頸,無法將個人天賦轉化為最終獎盃。

Jude Bellingham excels in parallel World Cup but cannot win trophy alone
A

Vocabulary 生字

talisman

Noun名詞

護身符、核心人物、靈魂人物

EN

The team captain is the talisman who inspires everyone to perform their best during difficult matches.

隊長係球隊嘅靈魂人物,喺艱難嘅比賽中激勵每個人發揮出最佳水平。

excel

Verb動詞

擅長、表現優異、勝過他人

EN

Students who excel in mathematics often find it easier to pursue careers in engineering or data science.

喺數學方面表現優異嘅學生,通常會覺得投身工程或數據科學領域比較容易。

fix

Verb動詞

修理、解決問題、安排

EN

We need to fix the leaking pipe in the kitchen before it causes any damage to the floor.

我哋需要喺廚房漏水喉管造成地板損壞之前,將佢修理好。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 03:17

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中文導讀

Norway 領隊 Ståle Solbakken 近日質疑 England 嘅入球過程有問題,認為皮球喺進攻期間撞到懸掛嘅攝影機纜線,影響咗球賽走勢。不過 Fifa 隨後發出聲明,強調皮球內置感應器並無偵測到任何接觸。呢單爭議反映咗現代足球雖然引入大量科技輔助,但係對於判決嘅準確性同埋公平性,球壇內部依然存在唔少分歧,亦係球迷茶餘飯後嘅熱門話題。

Norway’s Ståle Solbakken claims ball struck cable before England equaliser
A

Vocabulary 生字

evidence

Noun名詞

證據、證明

EN

The police are still looking for more evidence to support their case.

警方仍然喺度搵緊更多證據去支持佢哋嘅案件。

suggest

Verb動詞

暗示、建議、顯示

EN

Recent studies suggest that regular exercise can significantly improve your mood.

近期研究顯示,恆常運動可以顯著改善你嘅心情。

claim

Verb動詞

聲稱、主張

EN

The company claims that their new product is the most efficient on the market.

呢間公司聲稱佢哋嘅新產品係市場上最高效率嘅。

The Guardian
football·
12 Jul, 02:25

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中文導讀

England 喺最近嘅比賽表現未如理想,防線一度出現混亂。雖然 Tuchel 喺半場作出調整,加上 Pickford 表現略顯緊張,但最終 Djed Spence 同 John Stones 喺後防嘅表現成功穩住陣腳,證明咗佢哋喺防守端嘅實力。對於關注英格蘭足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場比賽反映出球隊喺戰術調整同防守穩定性上,仍然有唔少進步空間,亦係觀察球隊陣容深度嘅好機會。

England wobble but Djed Spence and John Stones make case for the defence
A

Vocabulary 生字

wobble

Verb動詞

搖晃、動搖、表現不穩定

EN

The company's stock price started to wobble after the announcement of the new policy.

喺新政策公布之後,間公司嘅股價開始出現波動。

skittishness

Noun名詞

易受驚、神經質、焦躁不安

EN

The horse's skittishness made it difficult for the rider to stay in control.

隻馬表現得好焦躁,令騎師好難控制。

rise to the occasion

Idiom成語

臨危不亂、成功應對挑戰

EN

Despite the pressure of the final exam, she managed to rise to the occasion and pass with flying colours.

雖然面對期末考試嘅壓力,佢依然能夠臨危不亂,仲以優異成績合格。

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football·
12 Jul, 01:44

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中文導讀

England 喺 World Cup 表現備受爭議,Thomas Tuchel 公開批評球隊表現「靠運」,令 Jude Bellingham 感到不滿。呢場風波反映出球隊喺大賽壓力下,內部對戰術同表現嘅評價出現分歧,亦令球迷關注 Jude Bellingham 作為核心球員,點樣應對外界對球隊實力嘅質疑。

Jude Bellingham unimpressed after Tuchel criticises ‘lucky’ England’s performance
A

Vocabulary 生字

unimpressed

Adjective形容詞

不以為然的、沒留下深刻印象的

EN

I was unimpressed by the service at the restaurant last night.

我對昨晚那家餐廳的服務感到不以為然。

criticise

Verb動詞

批評、指責

EN

It is not helpful to criticise your colleagues in front of the whole team.

在整個團隊面前批評你的同事是沒有幫助的。

shrug off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

對……不予理會、輕描淡寫地對待

EN

She managed to shrug off the negative comments and focus on her work.

她成功地對那些負面評論不予理會,並專注於自己的工作。

The Guardian
sport·
12 Jul, 01:20

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中文導讀

澳洲欖球隊 Wallabies 近期喺主教練 Joe Schmidt 帶領下表現未如理想,喺對陣 France 嘅賽事中慘敗。雖然球隊嘗試重整旗鼓,但面對強敵依然顯得力不從心。隨住主場 World Cup 逐漸逼近,如果 Wallabies 繼續只係得「間歇性」嘅好表現,而缺乏穩定嘅戰術執行力,恐怕難以喺國際舞台上爭取佳績,對澳洲欖球界嚟講係一大警號。

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery
A

Vocabulary 生字

Revival

Noun名詞

復甦、復興,指某樣嘢重新變得受歡迎或成功

EN

The local high street is seeing a revival thanks to several new independent cafes.

多間新開嘅獨立咖啡店令呢條大街重現生機。

Looming

Adjective形容詞

逼近的,通常指令人擔憂嘅事件即將發生

EN

I am feeling quite stressed because of the looming deadline for my project.

因為個項目嘅死線就快到,我感到好大壓力。

Artillery

Noun名詞

大砲、砲兵部隊,喺比喻中指強大嘅攻擊力或資源

EN

The company brought out its heavy artillery by hiring the best consultants in the industry.

間公司出動咗最強嘅資源,聘請咗行內最頂尖嘅顧問。

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football·
12 Jul, 01:03

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中文導讀

England 喺呢場 World Cup 八強賽事以 2-1 擊敗 Norway。Jude Bellingham 表現依然搶鏡,成為球隊贏波關鍵;至於 Marc Guéhi 喺防守端表現出色,成功抵擋住球會隊友 Erling Haaland 嘅猛烈進攻。呢場勝仗令 England 成功晉級,展現出強大嘅團隊戰術同個人質素,係近期備受關注嘅焦點賽事。

Norway 1-2 England: World Cup quarter-final player ratings from Miami
A

Vocabulary 生字

shine

Verb動詞

表現突出、發光發亮

EN

She really started to shine after she gained more confidence in her new job.

佢喺新工作建立自信之後,表現真係變得好突出。

edge

Verb動詞

險勝、以些微優勢取勝

EN

The local team managed to edge their opponents in the final minutes of the match.

主隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘成功以些微優勢險勝對手。

fierce

Adjective形容詞

激烈的、猛烈的

EN

There was fierce competition for the last available apartment in the city centre.

市中心最後一個空置單位嘅競爭非常激烈。

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football·
12 Jul, 00:47

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中文導讀

England 喺 World Cup 八強賽事入面,憑藉 Jude Bellingham 喺加時階段射入致勝一球,以 2-1 反勝 Norway,成功晉級四強。呢場勝仗對 England 嚟講意義重大,唔單止展現咗球隊喺落後情況下嘅韌力,亦令佢哋距離捧走冠軍獎盃更近一步,係近期英國體壇最受關注嘅焦點。

Bellingham’s extra-time winner sinks Norway and sends England into World Cup semi-finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

extra-time

Noun名詞

加時賽(指正規時間結束後增加嘅比賽時間)

EN

The match was tied after ninety minutes, so it went into extra-time.

場波踢完九十分鐘都係打和,所以要進入加時賽。

come from behind

Phrasal verb短語動詞

落後下反勝(指由輸緊嘅局面轉為贏波)

EN

Our team managed to come from behind to win the championship in the final minutes.

我哋隊波喺最後幾分鐘成功反勝,贏得冠軍。

progress

Verb動詞

晉級、前進(指喺比賽或階段中進入下一輪)

EN

Only the top two teams will progress to the next round of the tournament.

只有頭兩名嘅隊伍可以晉級到賽事嘅下一輪。