Tue, Jul 14· 7月14日

53 stories · 159 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
14 Jul, 23:22

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中文導讀

法國隊領隊 Didier Deschamps 喺今次賽事嘗試改變以往保守嘅戰術風格,大膽進攻。可惜喺面對 Spain 嘅關鍵一戰,防守變得過於鬆散,最終付出代價。呢件事反映出領隊喺戰術平衡上嘅掙扎,亦係 Didier Deschamps 執教生涯一個重要嘅轉捩點,對於關注歐洲足球嘅移英港人嚟講,值得留意佢點樣喺戰術穩定性同進攻火力之間取捨。

Didier Deschamps pays price for breaking free from the shackles that led him to glory
A

Vocabulary 生字

shackles

Noun名詞

束縛、枷鎖(常用於比喻限制自由或發展嘅因素)

EN

She finally broke free from the shackles of her boring office job to start her own business.

佢終於擺脫沉悶辦公室工作嘅束縛,開始自己創業。

attacking

Adjective形容詞

進攻性的、積極主動的

EN

The team adopted an attacking strategy to secure the win in the final minutes.

球隊採取咗進攻性策略,以確保喺最後幾分鐘贏得比賽。

open

Adjective形容詞

(防守)鬆散的、不設防的

EN

The defense was too open, allowing the opponents to score easily.

防守太過鬆散,令對手可以輕易得分。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jul, 22:01

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中文導讀

Spain 喺 World Cup 四強賽事入面,憑藉 Mikel Oyarzabal 同 Pedro Porro 各入一球,以 2-0 擊敗 France 晉級決賽。France 表現未如理想,Spain 依家正靜候 England 或 Argentina 喺決賽碰頭。呢場勝仗對 Spain 嚟講意義重大,成功鎖定爭標資格,球迷可以密切留意之後嘅決賽對手係邊個。

Spain reach World Cup final after Oyarzabal and Porro sink sorry France
A

Vocabulary 生字

sink

Verb動詞

擊敗、令對方陷入困境或失敗

EN

The underdog team managed to sink their opponents in the final minutes of the match.

呢支弱勢球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘成功擊敗對手。

await

Verb動詞

等待、等候

EN

We are currently awaiting a response from the company regarding our application.

我哋目前正等待公司關於我哋申請嘅回覆。

semi-final

Noun名詞

準決賽、四強賽

EN

Tickets for the semi-final were sold out within an hour of being released.

準決賽門票喺發售後一小時內就賣晒。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 21:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近期推動 Hillsborough Law,呢項法案象徵英國政治新氣象。Keir Starmer 透過呢次立法,將權力下放畀 Andy Burnham 等地方領袖,反映政府未來施政方針將更重視地方聲音,亦係對過往體制缺失嘅重大回應。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個轉變顯示英國政治正嘗試修補官民關係,值得留意未來政策點樣影響地方管治。

Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham
A

Vocabulary 生字

full-circle

Adjective形容詞

回到原點、兜咗個圈返嚟

EN

After years of travelling abroad, she felt her life had come full-circle when she returned to her hometown.

喺外國生活多年後,佢返到家鄉嗰陣,覺得自己人生好似兜咗個圈返到原點。

symbolise

Verb動詞

象徵、代表

EN

The white dove is often used to symbolise peace.

白鴿經常被用嚟象徵和平。

encapsulate

Verb動詞

概括、囊括

EN

This short report encapsulates the main findings of our research.

呢份簡短報告概括咗我哋研究嘅主要發現。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jul, 20:07

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中文導讀

Westminster 議員近日通過 Hillsborough Law 法案,Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 形容呢次係國家制度嘅重大改革。呢條法案旨在確保公職人員喺調查過程中必須講真話,避免當年 Hillsborough 球場慘劇家屬面對嘅官僚阻撓再次發生。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項立法體現咗英國法律制度對公眾問責嘅重視,係當地公民權益嘅重要里程碑。

Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill
A

Vocabulary 生字

Accountability

Noun名詞

問責,承擔責任

EN

The manager believes that transparency is essential for accountability in the workplace.

經理認為透明度對於職場問責制嚟講係不可或缺嘅。

Approve

Verb動詞

批准,通過,贊成

EN

The local council decided to approve the plan for building a new community park.

地方議會決定批准興建新社區公園嘅計劃。

Secure

Verb動詞

獲得,爭取到,確保

EN

It took a lot of effort to secure a seat on the train during the busy holiday season.

喺繁忙嘅假期期間,要爭取到火車座位真係花咗唔少功夫。

The Guardian
sport·
14 Jul, 20:01

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中文導讀

England 喺 Edgbaston 嘅板球賽事中,因為選人策略失誤,最終以六個 wicket 之差輸畀 India。Axar Patel 同 Washington Sundar 表現出色,雙雙取得 unbeaten half-centuries,成功帶領 India 輕鬆獲勝。呢場敗仗反映 England 喺陣容調配上嘅漏洞,令唔少球迷感到失望,亦突顯咗喺高水平賽事中,精準嘅戰術部署對勝負影響深遠。

England rue selection errors after Patel and Sundar lead India to comfortable win
A

Vocabulary 生字

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未被擊敗的;保持不敗的

EN

The team finished the season with an unbeaten record.

該隊伍以不敗紀錄結束了賽季。

comfortable

Adjective形容詞

輕鬆的;充裕的(指勝利或優勢)

EN

She won the election with a comfortable majority.

她以輕鬆的票數優勢贏得了選舉。

selection

Noun名詞

挑選;選拔;精選出的事物

EN

The shop offers a wide selection of fresh vegetables.

這家店提供多種新鮮蔬菜供選擇。

The Guardian
education·
14 Jul, 20:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近日推出試驗計劃,將因為學生人數減少而閒置嘅課室轉型為社區中心,例如青年俱樂部或健康中心。呢項政策旨在善用資源,避免校舍荒廢,同時為社區提供更多支援服務。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類設施未來可能會喺你居住嘅社區出現,值得留意當地政府點樣重新規劃公共空間,以應對人口結構嘅變化。

Pilot scheme in England to convert empty classrooms into community hubs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Surplus

Noun名詞

過剩、盈餘;指多出嚟、唔需要嘅部分

EN

We donated our surplus food to the local charity after the party.

派對結束後,我哋將過剩嘅食物捐畀當地慈善機構。

Convert

Verb動詞

轉變、改裝;將某樣嘢改變用途或形式

EN

They decided to convert the old garage into a home office.

佢哋決定將舊車房改裝成家庭辦公室。

Hub

Noun名詞

中心、樞紐;指活動或服務嘅集中地

EN

The library is a busy hub for students and local residents.

圖書館係學生同當地居民嘅繁忙活動中心。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 19:55

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中文導讀

英國外交部近日委任 Alistair Burt 擔任首位海外被拘留英國公民特別特使。呢個職位旨在為涉及人權侵犯同任意拘留嘅複雜案件,提供更強大嘅外交支援。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項任命反映英國政府正加強對海外公民嘅領事保護,亦顯示 Westminster 對處理涉及公民自由嘅國際爭議採取更積極嘅外交姿態。

Foreign Office appoints first special envoy for Britons detained overseas
A

Vocabulary 生字

Detained

Adjective形容詞

被扣留的、被拘留的

EN

The passenger was detained at the airport for further questioning by security staff.

該名乘客在機場被保安人員扣留以作進一步盤問。

Arbitrary

Adjective形容詞

隨意的、武斷的、專橫的

EN

The manager made an arbitrary decision to change the schedule without consulting the team.

經理在沒有諮詢團隊的情況下,武斷地決定更改時間表。

Appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new director to lead the company's expansion project.

董事會決定任命一位新總監來領導公司的擴張項目。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 19:22

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中文導讀

近日多位 Westminster 議員表示,針對政界人士嘅死亡威脅已成為日常,政治環境中嘅言語暴力同恐嚇情況日益嚴重。隨住 Ann Widdecombe 離世引起公眾對政客人身安全嘅關注,呢件事反映出英國政治氣氛變得越嚟越惡劣,議員喺履行職責時面臨嘅風險亦備受社會重視。

MPs say death threats a daily reality in ‘increasing climate of abuse’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Reality

Noun名詞

現實;真實情況

EN

The reality of living in a new country is that you have to adapt to a different culture.

移居新國家嘅現實係,你需要適應唔同嘅文化。

Abuse

Noun名詞

辱罵;虐待;濫用

EN

Online abuse is a serious issue that can affect a person's mental health.

網上辱罵係一個嚴重問題,可能會影響一個人嘅心理健康。

Concern

Noun名詞

擔憂;關心;關注

EN

Many parents expressed their concern about the safety of the local playground.

好多家長都對當地遊樂場嘅安全表示擔憂。

The Guardian
sport·
14 Jul, 19:21

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中文導讀

高爾夫球手 Scottie Scheffler 即將喺 Royal Birkdale 挑戰衛冕 Claret Jug。面對外界對佢表現嘅高度期望,Scottie Scheffler 表示自己並無感受到額外壓力,並以豁達心態面對比賽。對於職業運動員嚟講,點樣喺高強度嘅賽事中保持心理平衡,往往係決定勝負嘅關鍵,呢種心態調整亦值得我哋喺日常生活中參考。

‘We’re all going to die’: Scottie Scheffler keeps things in perspective before Open defence
A

Vocabulary 生字

perspective

Noun名詞

觀點、角度、客觀嘅睇法

EN

It is important to keep things in perspective when you are facing a difficult situation at work.

當你喺工作上遇到困難時,保持客觀嘅睇法係好重要嘅。

defend

Verb動詞

保衛、衛冕(冠軍頭銜)

EN

The team is training hard to defend their championship title this year.

嗰支隊伍正努力訓練,希望今年能夠成功衛冕冠軍寶座。

pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

I try to manage my stress levels by exercising whenever I feel under too much pressure.

每當我感到壓力太大時,我都會透過做運動嚟管理自己嘅壓力水平。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jul, 19:20

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近日落實以約 3,500 萬英鎊,由 Aston Villa 簽入中場球員 Youri Tielemans,雙方簽署五年合約。呢次轉會顯示 Manchester United 銳意增強中場實力,期望透過引入具備英超經驗嘅球員,喺未來賽季衝擊各項頂級賽事錦標,對球隊陣容調整具備重要指標意義。

Youri Tielemans targets ‘biggest trophies’ after joining Manchester United
A

Vocabulary 生字

confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

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

出發前請致電酒店確認你嘅預訂。

signing

Noun名詞

簽約球員、簽署

EN

The company announced a new signing to strengthen their marketing team.

公司宣佈聘請咗一位新成員以加強市場營銷團隊。

target

Verb動詞

以……為目標、瞄準

EN

We need to target our savings towards a deposit for a new home.

我哋需要將儲蓄目標定喺新屋嘅首期上面。

The Guardian
news·
14 Jul, 19:14

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中文導讀

Birmingham 近日出現一幅以 Jude Bellingham 同 Morgan Rogers 為主題嘅壁畫,畫喺一間炸魚薯條店外牆。由於兩位球星都係當地出身,呢幅畫極受街坊歡迎,甚至令店主決定提早開舖以應付人流。呢件事反映咗社區對本地球星嘅歸屬感同支持,亦顯示咗壁畫藝術點樣連結社區,成為當地熱門嘅打卡點。

‘They’re local lads’: artist puts mural of Bellingham and Rogers on chip shop
A

Vocabulary 生字

mural

Noun名詞

壁畫;牆畫

EN

The local council commissioned a beautiful mural to brighten up the grey wall in the park.

地方議會委託人繪製了一幅美麗的壁畫,以美化公園裡的灰色牆壁。

demand

Noun名詞

需求;要求

EN

There is a high demand for affordable housing in this area.

這一區對可負擔房屋的需求很高。

popular

Adjective形容詞

受歡迎的;流行的

EN

This cafe is very popular with students because of its comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi.

這間咖啡店因為舒適的座位和免費無線網絡,非常受學生歡迎。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 19:05

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中文導讀

英國政府近日計劃推出宣傳活動,呼籲國民為極端天氣或網絡攻擊等潛在危機做好準備。呢個舉措反映當局希望提升公眾嘅應變能力,鼓勵大家喺日常生活採取「小步走」策略,儲備必要物資同制定應急計劃。對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地政府對應急準備嘅建議,有助喺突發狀況下保障自己同家人嘅安全,建議大家多加留意官方資訊。

Britons urged to take ‘small steps’ to prepare for potential national crises
A

Vocabulary 生字

cope

Verb動詞

應付、處理、對付

EN

It can be difficult to cope with the stress of moving to a new country alone.

獨自搬去一個新國家生活,要應付當中嘅壓力可能會好困難。

emergency

Noun名詞

緊急情況、突發事件

EN

Make sure you keep a first aid kit in your car in case of an emergency.

確保你車入面放有一個急救箱,以備緊急情況之需。

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、可能的

EN

You should always check for potential hazards before starting a DIY project at home.

喺屋企開始 DIY 工程之前,你應該時刻檢查有無潛在危險。

The Guardian
sport·
14 Jul, 18:45

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中文導讀

高爾夫球界近日討論緊係咪應該延長大滿貫賽季。Rory McIlroy 等頂尖球手認為,現時賽季由 Masters 到 The Open 之間嘅時間太短,令球手難以保持狀態,亦令觀眾好快就睇完重要賽事。延長賽季唔單止可以增加賽事嘅曝光率,仲可以令高爾夫球運動喺體育市場更有競爭力,呢個建議引起咗業界對賽程安排嘅廣泛討論。

Blink and you miss it: McIlroy not alone in seeking longer major season to boost golf
A

Vocabulary 生字

extend

Verb動詞

延長、擴展

EN

We decided to extend our holiday by two more days.

我哋決定將假期延長多兩日。

boost

Verb動詞

促進、提升、推動

EN

Regular exercise can help boost your energy levels throughout the day.

恆常運動有助提升你全日嘅精神狀態。

benefit

Noun名詞

好處、益處

EN

One major benefit of living in a small town is the sense of community.

住喺小鎮嘅其中一個大好處,就係嗰種社區歸屬感。

The Guardian
news·
14 Jul, 18:17

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中文導讀

一名英國男子近日喺法庭承認涉及 32 項性罪行,受害者包括其伴侶及其他身份不明人士。被告喺長達十幾年期間,趁受害者處於昏迷或被落藥狀態下犯案。呢單案件揭示咗法律對處理涉及藥物或睡眠中受害者嘅性暴力案件,喺證據搜集同定罪方面嘅嚴謹性,亦反映英國司法系統對呢類嚴重侵犯人身安全罪行嘅審判力度。

UK man admits 32 sexual offences against allegedly drugged or sleeping partner
A

Vocabulary 生字

Offence

Noun名詞

罪行、違規行為

EN

He was arrested for a serious traffic offence.

佢因為一項嚴重交通違規而被捕。

Allegedly

Adverb副詞

據稱、聲稱(未經證實)

EN

The company allegedly failed to pay its employees on time.

據稱該公司未能準時向員工發放薪金。

Defendant

Noun名詞

被告

EN

The defendant chose to remain silent during the trial.

被告喺審訊期間選擇保持緘默。

The Guardian
football·
14 Jul, 18:02

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近日接近達成協議,將旗下法國前鋒 Melvine Malard 出售予 Chelsea。呢單交易預計會打破 Manchester United 女足嘅轉會費紀錄。喺女子足球轉會市場日益活躍嘅背景下,呢次球員流動反映出頂級球會對實力球員嘅爭奪越趨激烈,亦係英格蘭女子足球聯賽嘅重要人事變動。

Manchester United close to agreeing club-record sale of Melvine Malard to Chelsea
A

Vocabulary 生字

Agreeing

Verb動詞

同意、達成一致

EN

We are close to agreeing on a price for the new car.

我哋就架新車嘅價格就快達成共識。

Record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

The athlete set a new record for the long jump this season.

嗰位運動員今季創下咗跳遠嘅新紀錄。

Closing in on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

接近達成、快要完成

EN

The company is closing in on a deal to buy its competitor.

嗰間公司就快完成收購競爭對手嘅交易。

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sport·
14 Jul, 17:56

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中文導讀

Tadej Pogacar 喺法國國慶日當日,憑住強勁嘅個人爆發力,喺第 10 賽段嘅山路賽事中奪冠。呢場勝利唔單止係佢實力嘅展現,更令佢喺 Tour de France 嘅總成績領先優勢進一步擴大,繼續穩坐榜首位置,向總冠軍邁進。

Joy for Tadej Pogacar on Bastille Day as solo burst extends Tour de France lead
A

Vocabulary 生字

dominant

Adjective形容詞

佔優勢的、支配性的

EN

The team has been dominant in the league this season, winning almost every match.

呢支隊伍今季喺聯賽入面表現極具統治力,幾乎贏晒每一場比賽。

extend

Verb動詞

延長、擴大

EN

We decided to extend our holiday by two extra days to relax a bit more.

我哋決定將假期延長多兩日,令自己可以休息多陣。

burst

Noun名詞

爆發、突發的動作

EN

A sudden burst of energy helped her finish the marathon strong.

一股突如其來嘅能量爆發,幫佢喺馬拉松賽事尾段保持強勢。

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news·
14 Jul, 17:53

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中文導讀

Ann Widdecombe 遭遇襲擊身亡,警方正調查案件係咪涉及政治動機。當局將事件定性為「針對性襲擊」,目前正深入研究兇徒係咪因為不滿 Ann Widdecombe 嘅強硬立場,抑或針對 Reform party 嘅政治背景而犯案。呢單案件引起英國社會高度關注,反映政治極化問題可能帶來嘅安全隱憂,亦令公眾對公職人員及政治人物嘅人身安全更加擔憂。

Ann Widdecombe killing: police investigating possible leftwing motivation
A

Vocabulary 生字

investigate

Verb動詞

調查;審查

EN

The police will investigate the cause of the fire in the apartment building.

警方將會調查公寓大樓火災嘅起因。

motivation

Noun名詞

動機;誘因

EN

Finding the right motivation is essential when you are learning a new language.

當你學習新語言時,搵到合適嘅動機係好重要嘅。

targeted

Adjective形容詞

有針對性的;目標明確的

EN

The company launched a targeted marketing campaign to reach young professionals.

間公司推出咗一個針對性嘅營銷活動,以接觸年輕專業人士。

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education·
14 Jul, 17:45

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中文導讀

英國多間大學因財政緊絀,正大幅削減人文學科課程,過去一年更有 4,000 個學術職位流失。呢種「學術荒漠化」現象令人擔心會削弱社會流動性,令基層學生更難透過高等教育改善生活。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個趨勢反映英國高等教育界正面臨結構性調整,未來選科或考慮子女升學時,必須留意相關學科嘅穩定性同發展前景。

Humanities among degrees being ‘extinguished’ by hard-up universities
A

Vocabulary 生字

Extinguish

Verb動詞

熄滅、消滅、終止

EN

The new policy effectively extinguished the hope of getting a refund.

呢項新政策實際上終止咗攞返退款嘅希望。

Hard-up

Adjective形容詞

拮据的、缺錢的

EN

Many families are feeling hard-up due to the rising cost of living.

由於生活成本上升,好多家庭都感到經濟拮据。

Immobility

Noun名詞

不動、缺乏流動性

EN

The lack of public transport contributes to the social immobility of residents in remote areas.

公共交通嘅缺乏,導致偏遠地區居民嘅社會流動性受阻。

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politics·
14 Jul, 17:37

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 領袖 Kemi Badenoch 近日採取強硬立場,表明只會重用喺氣候變化議題上同佢立場一致嘅 Tory MPs。喺黨內民調低迷至 19% 嘅情況下,佢選擇鞏固黨內意識形態純度,而非採取更廣泛嘅包容策略。呢個舉動反映 Kemi Badenoch 正試圖重塑黨內核心價值,可能會對未來黨內團結同政策走向產生深遠影響,值得留意。

Kemi Badenoch zeros in on Tory MPs who believe in climate crisis – and those who don’t
A

Vocabulary 生字

ideologically

Adverb副詞

在意識形態上;在思想體系上

EN

The two candidates are ideologically opposed on how to manage the economy.

兩位候選人在如何管理經濟的問題上,意識形態截然不同。

sound

Adjective形容詞

穩健的;可靠的;合理的

EN

It is important to seek sound financial advice before buying a house.

買樓之前尋求穩健的財務建議非常重要。

consolidate

Verb動詞

鞏固;加強;合併

EN

The company decided to consolidate its offices into one single building.

公司決定將辦事處合併到同一棟大樓內。

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politics·
14 Jul, 17:36

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中文導讀

英國政壇近日氣氛緊張,有評論指出公眾對 Keir Starmer 政府嘅期望過高,容易演變成憤怒同怨恨。正如足球比賽一樣,過分追求完美只會帶來失望。呢篇評論提醒大家,政治改革需要時間,選民應保持理性,避免將所有問題歸咎於單一領導人,否則只會令社會陷入無止境嘅政治對立,對國家長遠發展並無好處。

In football and also in politics, we must balance high hopes with realism
A

Vocabulary 生字

Realism

Noun名詞

現實主義;務實態度

EN

You need a sense of realism when planning your monthly budget.

你計劃每月預算時需要有一種務實態度。

Resentment

Noun名詞

怨恨;憤慨

EN

He felt a deep sense of resentment after being passed over for the promotion.

他因為錯失升職機會而感到深切的怨恨。

Expectation

Noun名詞

期望;預期

EN

The company failed to meet the high expectations of its customers.

這家公司未能達到客戶的高期望。

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politics·
14 Jul, 17:36

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中文導讀

近日多位公共衛生專家聯署,支持倫理監管機構提出加強遊說活動透明度嘅建議。呢件事之所以重要,係因為大企業嘅遊說工作往往會影響政府制定健康政策,例如食品標籤或公共醫療措施。透過要求遊說公司公開更多資訊,可以防止商業利益凌駕公眾健康,確保政府決策過程更加公正透明,對喺英國生活嘅市民嚟講,係保障知情權嘅重要一步。

Protect public health policies from lobbying firms
A

Vocabulary 生字

Transparency

Noun名詞

透明度;公開性

EN

The company promised more transparency regarding how they handle customer data.

該公司承諾在處理客戶數據方面提高透明度。

Lobbying

Noun名詞

遊說(指試圖影響政府決策嘅活動)

EN

Environmental groups are lobbying for stricter regulations on plastic waste.

環保團體正進行遊說,要求對塑膠廢物實施更嚴格的規管。

Policy

Noun名詞

政策;方針

EN

The school has a strict policy against the use of mobile phones in the classroom.

學校有一項嚴格的政策,禁止在課室內使用手提電話。

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football·
14 Jul, 17:23

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中文導讀

England 同 Argentina 喺足球場上嘅宿怨由來已久,涉及歷史恩怨同多次經典對決。雖然過去嘅比賽充滿火藥味,但 Argentina 主教練 Lionel Scaloni 近日呼籲球迷同傳媒,應該將焦點放返喺足球競技本身,而唔係過往嘅政治爭議。呢場對決唔單止係體育賽事,更係兩國球迷情感嘅角力,提醒大家喺欣賞球賽時,應保持理性,專注球員喺場上嘅表現。

War, antics and vitriol – the England v Argentina rivalry is real but now it is only about football
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rivalry

Noun名詞

競爭、對抗關係

EN

There is a long-standing rivalry between the two local coffee shops in this town.

呢個鎮上兩間本地咖啡店之間存在長期嘅競爭關係。

Transcend

Verb動詞

超越、超出(限制或範圍)

EN

True friendship can transcend cultural differences and language barriers.

真正嘅友誼可以超越文化差異同語言障礙。

Vitriol

Noun名詞

刻薄嘅批評、尖酸刻薄嘅言論

EN

The politician was shocked by the amount of vitriol in the online comments.

嗰位政治人物對網上評論入面充滿嘅尖酸刻薄言論感到震驚。

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news·
14 Jul, 16:42

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中文導讀

英國執法部門近日採取大規模行動,成功搗破一個偽造球衣集團,檢獲超過 158,000 件冒牌貨,總值高達 550 萬英鎊。呢批假貨包括多支熱門國家隊嘅球衣,反映英國市面上充斥大量侵權商品。作為消費者,大家喺網上或非官方渠道購買波衫時要特別小心,避免買到劣質冒牌貨,同時亦要留意呢類非法貿易對本地零售市場嘅影響。

Fake football shirts worth £5.5m seized in one of UK’s biggest counterfeiting raids
A

Vocabulary 生字

seize

Verb動詞

查封、沒收

EN

The customs officers decided to seize the illegal goods found in the container.

海關人員決定沒收貨櫃入面發現嘅違禁品。

counterfeit

Adjective / Noun形容詞 / 名詞

偽造的、冒牌貨

EN

You should be careful when shopping online to avoid buying counterfeit products.

你喺網上購物時要小心,避免買到冒牌貨。

item

Noun名詞

物件、項目

EN

Please list every item you have packed in your suitcase.

請列出你行李箱入面裝咗嘅每一件物件。

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politics·
14 Jul, 16:37

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近日獲法國總統 Emmanuel Macron 頒授 Légion d’honneur,成為首位獲此殊榮嘅英國首相。呢個榮譽主要係表彰 Keir Starmer 喺支援 Ukraine 議題上展現嘅領導能力。雖然呢個獎項屬於外交禮節,但亦反映出英國喺脫歐後,依然致力維持同歐洲盟友嘅緊密關係,對英國未來嘅外交走向有一定象徵意義。

Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
A

Vocabulary 生字

Honour

Verb動詞

向某人致敬、授予榮譽

EN

The community decided to honour the volunteers for their hard work during the winter.

社區決定向義工致敬,以表彰佢哋喺冬天期間嘅辛勤付出。

Leadership

Noun名詞

領導能力、領導地位

EN

Strong leadership is essential when managing a large team during a crisis.

喺危機期間管理大型團隊時,強大嘅領導能力係不可或缺嘅。

Outgoing

Adjective形容詞

即將離任的

EN

The outgoing manager provided a detailed handover report to her successor.

即將離任嘅經理向佢嘅繼任者提供咗一份詳細嘅交接報告。

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football·
14 Jul, 16:08

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中文導讀

Argentina 喺今屆 World Cup 嘅表現,一直深受已故球星 Diego Maradona 嘅精神影響。隨住準決賽對戰 England 嘅賽事臨近,呢種傳奇色彩再次成為焦點。對於 Argentina 球迷嚟講,呢場波唔單止係體育競技,更係一種對民族英雄嘅致敬,令呢場大戰嘅心理壓力同歷史意義變得更加深厚。

‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash
A

Vocabulary 生字

Spectre

Noun名詞

幽靈、鬼魂,亦指令人擔憂嘅陰影或威脅

EN

The spectre of unemployment looms over the town as the factory prepares to close.

隨住工廠準備倒閉,失業嘅陰影籠罩住成個小鎮。

Icon

Noun名詞

偶像、代表人物、標誌性人物

EN

She is considered a fashion icon who has influenced styles for decades.

佢被視為一位時尚偶像,幾十年嚟一直影響住流行風格。

Clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對抗、大戰

EN

The two teams are preparing for a major clash in the championship final.

兩支隊伍正為冠軍賽嘅一場大戰做好準備。

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sport·
14 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

澳洲體育界近期積極向 India 市場同當地僑民招手,但呢種做法被批評只係表面功夫。評論指出,AFL 同 Cricket Australia 喺推廣多元共融時,刻意篩選觀點,只揀選對自己有利嘅聲音,令原本應該係真誠嘅包容變成一種策略性手段。呢種做法不但無法建立真正嘅信任,反而令受眾感到被利用,反映出機構喺處理文化交流時,如果缺乏誠意,只會適得其反。

Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy
A

Vocabulary 生字

Diaspora

Noun名詞

僑民;旅居國外的群體

EN

The local community centre hosts regular events for the city's growing diaspora.

當地的社區中心定期為城市中不斷增長的僑民群體舉辦活動。

Erode

Verb動詞

侵蝕;逐步損害;削弱

EN

Constant stress can slowly erode your confidence over time.

持續的壓力會隨時間慢慢削弱你的自信。

Engage

Verb動詞

參與;建立聯繫;吸引(注意或興趣)

EN

It is important to engage with your neighbours to build a strong community.

與鄰居建立聯繫對於建立強大的社區非常重要。

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football·
14 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

Lionel Messi 喺 Atlanta 迎嚟關鍵一戰,爭取晉級決賽。呢場賽事唔單止係球技比拼,更係對 Argentina 國民對 Lionel Messi 崇拜程度嘅考驗。作為體壇焦點,Lionel Messi 嘅表現將決定佢喺國家隊嘅傳奇篇章能否延續,亦反映出頂尖運動員喺高壓下嘅心理韌性,極具觀賞價值。

Lionel Messi’s first meeting with England will be a contest of will and aura
A

Vocabulary 生字

decisive

Adjective形容詞

決定性的;關鍵的

EN

This meeting will be decisive for the future of our project.

呢次會議對我哋項目嘅未來將會係決定性嘅。

unassuming

Adjective形容詞

謙遜的;不愛出風頭的

EN

Despite his great success, he remains an unassuming and humble person.

儘管佢成就非凡,佢依然係一個謙遜低調嘅人。

contest

Noun名詞

競爭;比賽;爭奪

EN

The election was a close contest between the two main candidates.

呢場選舉係兩位主要候選人之間嘅激烈競爭。

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football·
14 Jul, 15:54

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中文導讀

France 同 Spain 喺足球界一直係頂尖強隊,今次 Football Daily 深入分析兩隊嘅戰術部署同近期狀態。對於鍾意睇歐洲足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場對決唔單止係技術嘅比拼,更加係兩大足球風格嘅終極碰撞,絕對係近期唔可以錯過嘅體壇焦點。

Will this be the World Cup final in spirit?
A

Vocabulary 生字

humdinger

Noun名詞

極為出色、令人興奮或印象深刻的事物(通常指比賽或事件)。

EN

The final match of the tournament turned out to be a real humdinger.

這場錦標賽的決賽最終成為了一場精彩絕倫的比賽。

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對抗或比賽(常用於體育賽事或意見不合)。

EN

There is a highly anticipated clash between the two top teams this weekend.

這週末有兩支頂尖隊伍之間備受期待的對決。

deployment

Noun名詞

部署、配置(指有效利用資源或人員)。

EN

The company is planning a new deployment of staff to improve customer service.

公司正計劃進行新的人員部署,以改善客戶服務。

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news·
14 Jul, 15:34

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中文導讀

英國新冠疫情調查報告近日出爐,批評政府喺 PPE 採購上出現嚴重失誤,令前線醫護同病人陷入險境。雖然受影響家庭對報告部分結論感到欣慰,認為係遲來嘅公義,但佢哋對政府當年設立「VIP lane」採購機制嘅解釋依然深感不滿,認為未能完全釐清當中嘅利益輸送疑慮,呢份報告對未來公共衛生政策嘅監管有深遠影響。

‘Catastrophic failure’: UK Covid families welcome inquiry findings on PPE
A

Vocabulary 生字

Catastrophic

Adjective形容詞

災難性的、毀滅性的

EN

The storm caused catastrophic damage to the coastal town.

嗰場風暴對沿海城鎮造成咗災難性嘅破壞。

Vindicated

Verb動詞

證明正確、平反、洗脫嫌疑

EN

The new evidence vindicated her decision to quit the job.

新證據證明咗佢辭職嘅決定係正確嘅。

Verdict

Noun名詞

裁決、定論、判斷

EN

The committee reached a final verdict after weeks of deliberation.

委員會喺經過幾星期嘅商討後,得出咗最終裁決。

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sport·
14 Jul, 15:20

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中文導讀

英格蘭欖球員 Guy Pepper 近日備受關注,佢喺早前 Argentina 嘅兩場測試賽中首次亮相,嗰次獨特嘅比賽體驗令佢印象深刻。隨住世界盃準決賽即將舉行,Guy Pepper 表現出強烈鬥志,希望喺賽場上以實力證明自己,並帶領球隊擊敗 Pumas。呢場賽事對於英格蘭隊嚟講係關鍵一戰,球迷亦相當期待佢喺高壓環境下嘅發揮。

England’s Pepper eager to silence Pumas as World Cup semi-final raises the volume
A

Vocabulary 生字

Eager

Adjective形容詞

渴望的、熱切的

EN

The students are eager to start their summer holidays.

學生們都好渴望開始佢哋嘅暑假。

Debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、初次登場

EN

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

呢位年輕演員喺一場本地劇場製作中首次專業亮相。

Impression

Noun名詞

印象

EN

It is important to make a good impression during a job interview.

喺求職面試期間留下好印象係好重要嘅。

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politics·
14 Jul, 15:10

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中文導讀

英國政壇近期出現關於接班人嘅討論,媒體正收集公眾意見,探討大家對下一任英國首相嘅期望。雖然 Keir Starmer 仍然在任,但坊間已開始關注 Andy Burnham 等潛在人選嘅管治方針。對於移英港人嚟講,了解英國選民對未來領袖嘅價值觀同優先事項,有助掌握當地政治氣候,亦係參與社區事務嘅第一步。

Tell us: what do you want from the next Labour leader and UK prime minister?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Priorities

Noun名詞

優先事項;優先考慮嘅事

EN

My top priority this month is to finish renovating the kitchen.

我呢個月嘅首要任務係搞掂廚房裝修。

Qualities

Noun名詞

特質;品質

EN

Patience and empathy are essential qualities for a good teacher.

耐性同埋同理心係一位好老師必備嘅特質。

Values

Noun名詞

價值觀

EN

It is important to find a partner who shares the same core values as you.

搵一個同你有相同核心價值觀嘅伴侶係好重要嘅。

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football·
14 Jul, 15:00

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中文導讀

World Cup 賽事進入白熱化階段,France 對陣 Spain 嘅戲碼備受關注。作為移英港人,想緊貼呢場大戰,可以透過當地電視台或網上直播平台收睇。呢份賽程表詳細列出開賽時間同各類轉播渠道,方便大家安排行程,唔好錯過呢場精彩嘅足球盛事。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Spain, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 14 July
A

Vocabulary 生字

schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

Please check the train schedule before you head to the station.

去車站之前,請先查閱火車時間表。

broadcast

Verb動詞

廣播、播放(電視或電台節目)

EN

The local channel will broadcast the documentary at eight o'clock tonight.

本地頻道將於今晚八點播放該紀錄片。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

We have several options for dinner, including Italian or Japanese food.

我們晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜或日本菜。

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news·
14 Jul, 14:53

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中文導讀

Norfolk 一個 National Trust 管理嘅莊園近日發生致命意外,一名七旬長者喺行山期間被牛隻襲擊後傷重不治。警方正調查事件。由於呢類莊園係熱門行山地點,經常有牛隻放牧,移英港人喺郊外遠足時,記得同牛群保持距離,尤其係帶住狗隻嘅時候,避免引起牛隻受驚或產生防衛行為,確保自身安全。

Man in his 70s dies after being injured by cattle on Norfolk estate
A

Vocabulary 生字

Estate

Noun名詞

大型私人土地、莊園或屋苑

EN

The family decided to open their private estate to the public for charity events.

呢個家族決定開放佢哋嘅私人莊園畀公眾,用作慈善活動。

Injured

Adjective形容詞

受傷的

EN

The hiker was found injured on the trail and required immediate medical assistance.

嗰位行山人士被發現喺路徑上受傷,需要即時醫療協助。

Popular

Adjective形容詞

受歡迎的、熱門的

EN

This local park is very popular with families during the weekend.

呢個公園喺週末非常受家庭歡迎。

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football·
14 Jul, 14:30

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中文導讀

England 喺欖球賽事面對 Argentina 嘅防守,絕對唔可以掉以輕心。雖然 Argentina 嘅防守數據睇落唔算太突出,但實質防守能力相當穩健。England 必須要喺 set pieces 方面落苦功,利用呢啲死球機會創造更多入球空間,先可以成功破解 Argentina 嘅近距離防守,提升得分效率,呢場對決將會係考驗 England 進攻戰術嘅關鍵。

Close encounters: England have to crack Argentina’s ability to prevent close-range shots
A

Vocabulary 生字

Underlying

Adjective形容詞

潛在的、隱含的,指表面下隱藏但影響深遠的因素

EN

We need to address the underlying cause of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms.

我哋需要解決問題嘅潛在成因,而唔係淨係處理表面徵狀。

Potent

Adjective形容詞

強而有力的、有效的

EN

The new marketing campaign was a potent tool for increasing our brand awareness.

呢個新嘅市場推廣活動係提升品牌知名度嘅強力工具。

Prevent

Verb動詞

防止、預防、阻止

EN

Regular exercise can help prevent many health issues as you get older.

隨住年紀增長,恆常運動有助預防好多健康問題。

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news·
14 Jul, 14:19

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中文導讀

Northampton 發生一宗嚴重家庭暴力案件,Michael Thompson 殺害分居妻子 Kimberley Thompson 後,企圖偽造自殺現場掩飾罪行。法庭近日判處被告謀殺及強姦罪成,需入獄服刑至少 33 年。呢單案件反映英國司法對家庭暴力及謀殺罪行嘅嚴厲懲處,亦提醒移英港人留意當地針對家庭暴力嘅法律保障。

Man who raped and murdered his estranged wife jailed for 33 years
A

Vocabulary 生字

Estranged

Adjective形容詞

指與伴侶或家人關係疏離,通常指分居但未正式離婚嘅狀態。

EN

She decided to meet her estranged husband to discuss the future of their children.

佢決定同分居嘅丈夫見面,商討仔女嘅未來。

Sentence

Verb動詞

指法庭判刑或宣判刑期。

EN

The judge will sentence the defendant after hearing all the evidence.

法官聽取所有證據後,將會對被告進行判刑。

Convict

Verb動詞

指在法庭上裁定某人有罪。

EN

The jury took only two hours to convict the man of the robbery.

陪審團只係用咗兩個鐘,就裁定嗰名男子搶劫罪成。

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politics·
14 Jul, 14:05

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中文導讀

英國政府近日無視法院裁決,堅持繼續將懷疑人口販運受害者遣送至 France。法院早前裁定,政府削減尋求庇護者保障嘅政策違法,特別係針對「one in, one out」遣送機制。呢項政策爭議點在於政府喺處理非法移民問題時,可能犧牲咗人權保障,對移英港人嚟講,關注呢類移民政策變動,有助了解英國邊境管制同法律體系嘅最新走向。

UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trafficking

Noun名詞

非法販運,通常指人口或違禁品買賣

EN

The government has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about human trafficking.

政府發起了一項新運動,以提高公眾對人口販運問題的認識。

Asylum

Noun名詞

政治庇護

EN

Many people flee their home countries to seek asylum due to political persecution.

許多人因為政治迫害而逃離祖國尋求庇護。

Removal

Noun名詞

移除、遣送或驅逐

EN

The company announced the removal of several outdated policies from the handbook.

公司宣佈從手冊中刪除幾項過時的政策。

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news·
14 Jul, 13:13

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester 發生一宗嚴重山火,一名 20 歲女子 Shania Care-Slede 被控蓄意縱火。事發地點喺 Dovestone reservoir,據報有人喺該處燃放煙花引致火警。呢類山火唔單止破壞自然生態,仲會對周邊社區構成嚴重威脅,當地警方對呢類危險行為採取嚴厲執法態度,提醒公眾喺郊野公園必須遵守防火規定。

Woman charged with aggravated arson over moorland fire in Greater Manchester
A

Vocabulary 生字

Aggravated

Adjective形容詞

加重的(指罪行因特定情節而變得更嚴重)

EN

The suspect was charged with aggravated assault after using a weapon.

疑犯因使用武器而被控加重襲擊罪。

Arson

Noun名詞

縱火(蓄意放火燒毀財物或土地)

EN

The police are investigating the cause of the fire, suspecting it was an act of arson.

警方正在調查火警起因,懷疑係縱火所致。

Launch

Verb動詞

發射、啟動(亦可用於發射煙花或火箭)

EN

They decided to launch fireworks to celebrate the end of the summer festival.

佢哋決定燃放煙花嚟慶祝夏日節慶結束。

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politics·
14 Jul, 12:55

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中文導讀

保守黨近日撤銷 Lord Barwell 嘅黨鞭資格,引起黨內肅清疑雲。Lord Barwell 公開批評此舉反映黨內容不下異見,但保守黨消息人士則反駁,指決定係基於其個人操守問題。呢場風波顯示保守黨喺大選後依然動盪,內部對於批評聲音嘅處理手法,正成為政界關注焦點,亦反映黨內權力鬥爭依然激烈。

Tories deny purge as Lord Barwell hits back after losing party whip
A

Vocabulary 生字

Purge

Noun名詞

清洗、肅清(指機構或組織內大規模清除異己或不合適成員)

EN

The company underwent a major purge of its management team to improve efficiency.

間公司進行咗一次大規模嘅管理層清洗,以提升效率。

Intolerance

Noun名詞

不寬容、無法忍受(指對不同意見或行為缺乏包容)

EN

His intolerance of different opinions makes it difficult to have a constructive discussion.

佢對唔同意見嘅不寬容,令到大家難以進行建設性嘅討論。

Conduct

Noun名詞

行為、操守(指個人嘅舉止或行為準則)

EN

The employee was fired due to unprofessional conduct in the workplace.

嗰位員工因為喺職場上嘅不專業操守而被解僱。

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football·
14 Jul, 12:08

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中文導讀

Manchester City 近日傳出有意以 8500 萬英鎊,由 Lille 簽入中場新星 Ayyoub Bouaddi。作為英超頂級球會,Manchester City 呢次大手筆收購反映佢哋積極增強陣容深度,以應對未來各項賽事嘅挑戰。對於關注英國足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單轉會傳聞顯示球壇資金流動依然活躍,值得留意呢位年輕球員加盟後會點樣影響 Manchester City 嘅戰術佈局。

Manchester City set sights on signing Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi for £85m
A

Vocabulary 生字

intent

Adjective形容詞

決心做某事;專注的

EN

He is intent on finishing his degree before the end of the year.

他決心在年底前完成學位。

sign

Verb動詞

簽署合約(聘請或僱用)

EN

The company decided to sign a new contract with the supplier.

公司決定與供應商簽署一份新合約。

tackle

Verb動詞

處理、應對(難題或挑戰)

EN

We need to find a better way to tackle the rising cost of living.

我們需要找到更好的方法來應對日益上漲的生活成本。

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news·
14 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

英國 Covid inquiry 近日發表報告,批評前首相 Boris Johnson 政府喺疫情期間處理 PPE 合約手法失當。報告指出政府設立「VIP lane」優先處理與保守黨有關聯嘅公司,導致高達 100 億英鎊公帑被浪費。呢份報告揭示咗當時政府決策缺乏透明度,亦反映咗公帑運用監管嘅嚴重漏洞,對英國公共財政管理敲響咗警鐘。

Johnson government wasted £10bn on PPE, Covid inquiry finds
A

Vocabulary 生字

Prioritise

Verb動詞

優先處理;給予優先權

EN

You should prioritise your health over working long hours.

你應該將健康置於長時間工作之上,優先處理健康問題。

Damning

Adjective形容詞

強烈批評的;足以證明有罪的

EN

The evidence against the suspect was quite damning.

針對該名疑犯的證據相當確鑿,足以證明其罪行。

Waste

Verb動詞

浪費

EN

Try not to waste your time on things that don't matter.

嘗試唔好將時間浪費喺無關緊要嘅事情上面。

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football·
14 Jul, 11:45

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中文導讀

Harry Kane 職業生涯迎嚟關鍵時刻,佢一直渴望證明自己係世界級球星。雖然喺英格蘭球壇地位崇高,但要喺國際舞台獲得公認,Harry Kane 必須喺呢啲大賽入面交出具說服力嘅表現。呢個禮拜對佢嚟講,唔單止係爭奪 World Cup 同 Ballon d’Or 嘅機會,更加係佢確立歷史地位嘅最後拼圖。

World Cup and Ballon d’Or in reach as Harry Kane enters defining week of his career
A

Vocabulary 生字

defining

Adjective形容詞

決定性的;關鍵的

EN

This promotion is a defining moment in her professional career.

這次升職是她職業生涯中的關鍵時刻。

driven

Adjective形容詞

有幹勁的;奮發向上的

EN

She is a highly driven student who always aims for the top grades.

她是一位非常有幹勁的學生,總是力求取得最高分。

reach

Noun名詞

能力範圍;觸及範圍

EN

The promotion is finally within my reach after years of hard work.

經過多年的努力,升職終於在我能力範圍之內了。

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football·
14 Jul, 11:22

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中文導讀

BBC 決定將 England 對 Argentina 嘅世界盃準決賽直播基地,由 Salford 搬到 Atlanta。呢個安排反映 BBC 喺處理大型國際體育賽事時,傾向將製作團隊直接派駐現場,以確保直播質素同埋即時採訪嘅深度。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種跨國製作模式亦係了解英國媒體點樣透過全球化佈局,去提升體育新聞報導影響力嘅一個好例子。

BBC heads from Salford to Atlanta for live England v Argentina broadcast
A

Vocabulary 生字

Coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報導、覆蓋範圍

EN

The local newspaper provides excellent coverage of community events.

呢份地區報紙對社區活動嘅報導非常出色。

Broadcast

Verb / Noun動詞 / 名詞

廣播、播放

EN

They will broadcast the concert live on the radio tonight.

佢哋今晚會喺電台現場直播呢場音樂會。

Present

Verb動詞

呈現、介紹、主持

EN

The professor will present his research findings at the conference.

教授將會喺研討會上發表佢嘅研究結果。

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sport·
14 Jul, 11:00

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中文導讀

MLB 進入 All-Star break 呢個重要節點,賽季表現亦趨於明朗。除咗焦點人物 Shohei Ohtani 嘅表現備受關注,各隊喺季中嘅戰績起伏亦成為球迷熱話。無論係表現強勢嘅球隊,定係陷入低潮嘅 Mets,呢啲數據變化都反映緊球隊喺季後賽爭奪戰嘅形勢,係棒球愛好者觀察賽季走勢嘅關鍵時刻。

MLB storylines at the All-Star break: summer surges, the woeful Mets and the first-place White Sox
A

Vocabulary 生字

surge

Noun名詞

急升、激增

EN

There was a sudden surge in electricity demand during the heatwave.

熱浪期間,電力需求突然激增。

woeful

Adjective形容詞

悲慘的、極差的

EN

The team's performance this season has been absolutely woeful.

球隊今季嘅表現簡直係慘不忍睹。

take over

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

接管、佔據、接手

EN

She will take over the management of the project starting next month.

佢下個月開始會接手呢個項目嘅管理工作。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 11:00

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中文導讀

英國足球隊若然喺世界盃奪冠,可能會令公眾對即將上任嘅首相產生過高期望,形成一種難以跨越嘅政治包袱。Zoe Williams 喺文章中分析,Andy Burnham 等政治人物面對呢種「勝利後嘅高期望」其實係一種挑戰,因為一旦現實無法滿足民眾嘅興奮情緒,政府嘅民望好容易會迅速下滑,呢種心理落差對執政者嚟講絕對係一大考驗。

It’s the hope that kills you – so fingers crossed for Andy Burnham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Expectations

Noun名詞

期望、預期

EN

Managing your expectations is important when starting a new job.

開始新工作時,管理好自己嘅期望係好重要嘅。

Live up to

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

達到(期望或標準)

EN

It is difficult for any movie to live up to the hype created by the trailer.

任何電影都好難達到預告片所營造出嚟嘅熱度。

Victory

Noun名詞

勝利

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。

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sport·
14 Jul, 10:49

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中文導讀

體育界近期討論緊點樣推廣新星,特別係 Jordan、Pollock 同 Bielle-Biarrey 呢類極具潛力嘅球員。評論認為,單靠球員表現唔夠,傳媒同市場推廣團隊必須主動協助,令公眾更加認識佢哋,從而提升運動嘅關注度同商業價值。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種透過媒體塑造個人品牌嘅策略,喺英國體育文化入面相當常見,亦係了解當地體育產業運作嘅切入點。

Let gamechangers Jordan, Pollock and Bielle-Biarrey off the leash to grow game
A

Vocabulary 生字

gamechanger

Noun名詞

改變遊戲規則的人或事物,指帶來重大影響或轉變的關鍵人物

EN

This new software is a real gamechanger for our team's productivity.

呢套新軟件對我哋團隊嘅生產力嚟講,真係一個重大嘅轉捩點。

off the leash

Idiom慣用語

鬆開束縛,指給予某人自由去發揮或行動

EN

The manager decided to take the new employee off the leash and let them lead the project.

經理決定畀新員工更大嘅自由度,由佢哋去主導呢個項目。

recognition

Noun名詞

認可、讚賞或公認

EN

She finally received the recognition she deserved for her hard work over the years.

佢多年嚟嘅努力,終於得到應有嘅認可。

The Guardian
politics·
14 Jul, 09:49

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中文導讀

Robert Jenrick 近日批評政府,指當局未有及早為 Reform UK 黨魁 Nigel Farage 提供保安會面。雖然 Ann Widdecombe 離世後當局隨即安排相關會談,但 Robert Jenrick 質疑政府處理政治人物安全嘅反應過慢,認為呢種被動嘅保安安排並唔理想,引起政界對政治人物人身安全保障機制嘅關注。

Robert Jenrick criticises government for not offering Nigel Farage earlier security meeting
A

Vocabulary 生字

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並無幫助。

Protection

Noun名詞

保護、防護

EN

You should wear sunscreen for protection against harmful UV rays.

你應該塗防曬霜以保護皮膚免受有害紫外線傷害。

Result

Noun名詞

結果、後果

EN

The final exam result will be posted on the notice board next week.

期末考試結果將於下週張貼在佈告欄上。

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football·
14 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

Lionel Scaloni 喺執教 Argentina 國家隊初期,其實只係被視為過渡性人選,外界對佢嘅期望唔高。但佢憑住同 Lionel Messi 建立深厚嘅信任關係,成功為球隊注入穩定性,帶領球隊走出低谷。呢篇報道分析咗佢點樣由一個被質疑嘅「意外」領隊,變成帶領球隊衝擊 World Cup 歷史嘅靈魂人物,展現出領導才能同心理建設對團隊嘅重要性。

The other Lionel: how Scaloni went from accidental manager to World Cup hero
A

Vocabulary 生字

unheralded

Adjective形容詞

未被大肆宣揚的;默默無聞的

EN

The project was a success thanks to the hard work of an unheralded team of volunteers.

多得一班默默無聞嘅義工努力,呢個項目先會成功。

stability

Noun名詞

穩定性;穩固

EN

Finding a job with a steady income is important for maintaining financial stability.

搵到一份收入穩定嘅工作,對維持財務穩定好重要。

paternal

Adjective形容詞

父親般的;慈父般的

EN

He took a paternal interest in the young intern's career development.

佢以慈父般嘅心態,關心嗰位實習生嘅事業發展。

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football·
14 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

西班牙翼鋒 Lamine Yamal 嘅三歲細佬 Keyne 近日喺賽場邊成為焦點,可愛舉動成功俘虜唔少球迷嘅心。Lamine Yamal 公開表示呢位細佬對佢意義重大,呢種球星與家人之間嘅溫馨互動,喺足球界往往能引起大眾共鳴,亦令球迷對球員嘅場外生活增添一份親切感。

‘Spain’s superstar fan’: Lamine Yamal’s little brother takes World Cup by storm
A

Vocabulary 生字

winger

Noun名詞

(足球等運動中的)翼鋒,邊路球員

EN

The team needs a fast winger to create more scoring opportunities from the sides.

球隊需要一位速度快嘅翼鋒,喺邊路創造更多入球機會。

take to one's heart

Idiom慣用語

喜愛某人或某事,對某人產生好感

EN

The local community has really taken the new neighbors to their hearts.

當地社區已經真心接納並喜愛呢班新鄰居。

means everything

Phrase片語

對某人來說意義重大,係最重要嘅一切

EN

My family means everything to me, and I prioritize spending time with them.

我屋企人對我嚟講意義重大,我會優先考慮同佢哋相處嘅時間。

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money·
14 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

有旅客透過 EasyJet Holidays 預訂度假套票,點知去到現場發現廣告聲稱嘅 spa 同健身室根本唔存在,要搭車去另一處先用到。呢件事提醒各位移英港人,喺英國預訂旅遊服務時,除咗睇官方宣傳,最好先喺網上睇埋其他旅客嘅真實評價,避免貨不對辦,保障自己嘅消費者權益。

EasyJet Holidays’ ‘spa’ resort was lacking an on-site spa or gym
A

Vocabulary 生字

Retreat

Noun名詞

度假勝地、靜修處

EN

We are planning to stay at a quiet mountain retreat for our summer holiday.

我哋計劃暑假去一個寧靜嘅山區度假勝地休息。

Facilities

Noun名詞

設施、設備

EN

The local community centre offers excellent sports facilities for residents.

呢個社區中心為居民提供咗好完善嘅運動設施。

Misleading

Adjective形容詞

誤導性嘅、令人誤解嘅

EN

The advertisement was considered misleading because it hid the extra costs.

嗰個廣告被認為具有誤導性,因為佢隱瞞咗額外費用。

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news·
14 Jul, 07:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近期加速關閉收容尋求庇護者嘅酒店,令唔少人面臨無家可歸嘅風險。Home Office 嘅做法引發法律挑戰,質疑呢類住宿安排係咪符合「適切性」。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗英國政府喺處理難民政策上嘅轉向,以及相關法律訴訟點樣影響社會資源分配,值得大家留意呢類政策變動對社區嘅潛在影響。

‘We are dying little by little here’: asylum seekers at mercy of Home Office hotel closures
A

Vocabulary 生字

Adequacy

Noun名詞

足夠;適當;合乎要求

EN

The committee is reviewing the adequacy of the current safety measures in the building.

委員會正在審查大樓現行安全措施是否足夠。

At the mercy of

Idiom慣用語

任由……擺佈;受制於……

EN

Small businesses are often at the mercy of fluctuating market prices.

小型企業往往受制於市場價格的波動。

Closure

Noun名詞

關閉;倒閉;終止

EN

The sudden closure of the local library has caused a lot of inconvenience for residents.

當地圖書館突然關閉,對居民造成了許多不便。

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football·
14 Jul, 04:22

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中文導讀

澳洲職業足球聯賽 A-League 近期面臨罷工危機,球員與管理層就 CBA 談判陷入僵局。原本 Socceroos 喺 World Cup 表現出色,帶動咗唔少關注度,但隨住勞資糾紛持續,呢股熱潮好快就冷卻落嚟。如果雙方唔能夠盡快達成共識,新球季嘅開展將會受到嚴重影響,令球迷大失所望。

Strike action threatens new A-League season as post-World Cup glow again fades too fast
A

Vocabulary 生字

stalled

Adjective形容詞

停滯的、陷入僵局的

EN

The project has stalled because we are waiting for further funding.

由於我哋仲等緊額外資金,呢個計劃已經陷入停滯狀態。

harness

Verb動詞

利用、駕馭(資源或力量)

EN

We need to harness the power of social media to promote our local charity event.

我哋需要利用社交媒體嘅力量嚟推廣我哋嘅地區慈善活動。

fade

Verb動詞

褪色、逐漸消失、減弱

EN

The excitement of the holiday began to fade as soon as I returned to work.

一返工,假期嘅興奮感就開始逐漸消失。

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football·
14 Jul, 04:16

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中文導讀

西班牙足球新星 Lamine Yamal 近日喺歐國盃賽事期間慶祝生日。雖然佢年紀輕輕就成為球壇焦點,但面對即將對戰 France 嘅壓力,佢表現得相當輕鬆,仲話最大嘅生日願望係贏波。Luis de la Fuente 對呢位年輕球員寄予厚望,認為佢仲有更大潛力未發揮。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係熱門社交話題,亦反映咗英國社會對足球賽事嘅高度投入,係融入當地文化嘅好切入點。

‘Pressure? No’: Lamine Yamal enjoys birthday with a kickabout and a show before France test
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

It is normal to feel a lot of pressure when starting a new job.

開始一份新工作時感到很大壓力是很正常的。

Present

Noun名詞

禮物

EN

I need to buy a birthday present for my friend this weekend.

我這個週末需要為朋友買一份生日禮物。

Test

Noun名詞

考驗、測試

EN

This difficult project will be a real test of our teamwork skills.

這個困難的項目將會是對我們團隊合作能力的一次真正考驗。

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football·
14 Jul, 00:45

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中文導讀

法國隊喺 Euro 賽事出局後,今次喺準決賽對陣 Spain 顯得特別有鬥心。法國隊中場 Zaïre-Emery 對球隊充滿信心,認為佢哋已經調整好狀態。領隊 Didier Deschamps 亦正考慮喺 Tchouaméni 體能狀況許可下,將佢排入正選陣容,務求喺 Dallas 呢場關鍵戰役中復仇成功,爭取晉級。

‘We have a different team’: Revenge for Euro exit drives France ahead of Spain semi-final
A

Vocabulary 生字

confident

Adjective形容詞

有信心的、確信的

EN

I feel confident about passing my driving test tomorrow.

我對明天通過駕駛考試感到很有信心。

lineup

Noun名詞

陣容、隊伍名單

EN

The manager decided to change the lineup for the final project presentation.

經理決定更改最終項目簡報的成員名單。

fit

Adjective形容詞

健康的、體能良好的

EN

You need to stay fit if you want to keep up with your children.

如果你想跟上你孩子的步伐,就需要保持良好的體能。