Wed, Jul 15· 7月15日

62 stories · 186 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 23:58

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中文導讀

近日超過 8,000 名 England 球迷聚集喺 Manchester 嘅 Castlefield Bowl,滿心期待見證國家隊打破 60 年嚟嘅宿命奪冠。可惜事與願違,England 最終喺決賽落敗。雖然結果令人失望,但唔少球迷依然選擇以正面態度面對,慶幸球隊能夠打入決賽,為呢段旅程感到自豪,展現出英國足球文化中對球隊不離不棄嘅精神。

‘I’m just happy we’ve made it this far’: England fans on watching the World Cup defeat unfold
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Vocabulary 生字

witness

Verb動詞

親眼見證、目擊

EN

I was lucky enough to witness the beautiful sunset at the beach yesterday.

我好幸運,昨日喺沙灘親眼見證咗嗰個美麗嘅日落。

unfold

Verb動詞

(事件)展開、逐漸顯露

EN

We sat in the cafe and watched the drama of the street festival unfold before our eyes.

我哋坐喺咖啡室,睇住街頭嘉年華嘅熱鬧場面喺眼前展開。

curse

Noun名詞

詛咒、禍根、宿命

EN

It feels like a curse that it always rains whenever I plan a picnic.

好似有詛咒咁,每次我計劃去野餐嗰陣,天氣總係會落雨。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 23:56

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中文導讀

Argentina 喺 Lionel Messi 同領隊 Lionel Scaloni 帶領下,成功克服場內外嘅混亂同情緒壓力,再次打入決賽。呢場賽事展現咗球隊喺高壓環境下嘅心理質素,證明佢哋唔單止靠技術,仲靠強大嘅紀律同戰術執行力,喺極度緊張嘅氣氛中依然能夠保持冷靜,最終順利晉級,為球迷帶來一場精彩嘅勝利。

Argentina embrace and overcome the chaos to ride the wave all the way to another final
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Vocabulary 生字

Embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(新觀念或轉變)

EN

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

喺職場上欣然接受新科技,對保持競爭力好重要。

Overcome

Verb動詞

克服、戰勝(困難或障礙)

EN

She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking after attending several workshops.

佢參加咗幾次工作坊之後,成功克服咗公開演講嘅恐懼。

Highly-charged

Adjective形容詞

情緒激動的、氣氛緊張的

EN

The meeting became highly-charged when they started discussing the budget cuts.

當佢哋開始討論削減預算嗰陣,會議氣氛變得好緊張。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 23:55

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中文導讀

England 喺近期賽事表現令人失望,主帥 Thomas Tuchel 嘅戰術調動備受質疑。評論認為佢嘅保守部署令球隊失去主導權,甚至被指比起前任領隊 Gareth Southgate 同 Sven-Göran Eriksson 更為畏首畏尾。呢場波反映出 Thomas Tuchel 面對強敵時嘅心態問題,球迷擔心呢種消極戰術會影響 England 喺未來賽事嘅競爭力,令外界對佢嘅執教能力產生極大懷疑。

It was supposed to be different but Argentina showed intent, Tuchel showed fear
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Vocabulary 生字

Intent

Noun名詞

意圖、目的、決心

EN

He showed clear intent to improve his performance at work.

佢展現出改善工作表現嘅明確決心。

Hammered

Verb動詞

猛烈抨擊、嚴厲批評

EN

The company was hammered by the media for its poor customer service.

嗰間公司因為差劣嘅客戶服務而受到傳媒猛烈抨擊。

Conservative

Adjective形容詞

保守的、謹慎的

EN

We should take a conservative approach when investing our savings.

我哋投資積蓄時應該採取保守嘅策略。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 23:03

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中文導讀

Argentina 國家足球隊喺擊敗 England 之後,喺更衣室展示寫有「Las Malvinas son Argentinas」嘅橫額,重提 1982 年 Falklands War 嘅主權爭議。呢件事喺英國社會引起唔少討論,因為 Falklands War 喺英國歷史入面有重要地位,呢類政治表態往往會觸動兩地民眾嘅敏感神經,亦反映出體育競技背後,歷史同領土主權問題依然係兩國外交關係中嘅潛在火藥庫。

‘Malvinas are Argentinian’: World Cup holders celebrate win over England with Falklands banner
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Vocabulary 生字

celebrate

Verb動詞

慶祝

EN

We decided to go out for a nice dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary.

我哋決定出去食餐好嘅,慶祝我哋嘅結婚週年紀念。

reference

Noun名詞

提及、參考

EN

The speaker made a brief reference to the economic challenges we are currently facing.

演講者簡短咁提及咗我哋目前正面臨嘅經濟挑戰。

sensitive

Adjective形容詞

敏感的

EN

Please be careful with your words as this is a very sensitive topic for many people.

請小心你嘅言詞,因為呢個對好多人嚟講係一個非常敏感嘅話題。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 22:44

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中文導讀

England 喺 World Cup 四強賽以 1-2 不敵 Argentina,無緣決賽。隊長 Harry Kane 喺前線顯得孤立無援,面對 Thomas Tuchel 麾下嘅球隊,Argentina 展現出強大嘅進攻火力,最終成功晉級。呢場敗仗反映出 England 喺關鍵戰術部署上仍有改善空間,亦令唔少支持者感到失望。

England 1-2 Argentina: World Cup semi-final player ratings
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Vocabulary 生字

lonely

Adjective形容詞

孤獨的、寂寞的;(在特定情境下)孤立無援的

EN

It can be a lonely experience when you first move to a new country and don't know anyone.

當你初次移居到一個新國家,而且誰都不認識時,這可能是一段孤獨的經歷。

talent

Noun名詞

天賦、天才;(集合名詞)有才華的人

EN

The company is looking for young talent to join their marketing department.

這間公司正在尋找年輕人才加入他們的市場營銷部門。

prove

Verb動詞

證明;結果顯示為

EN

The new software proved to be very useful for organizing my daily schedule.

這套新軟體證明對於整理我的日常行程非常有用。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 22:19

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中文導讀

England 喺 World Cup 四強戰面對 Argentina,原本領先嘅 England 喺比賽尾段被對手連入兩球反勝,最終以 1-2 飲恨出局。呢場戲劇性嘅敗仗令 England 無緣決賽,而 Argentina 就成功連續兩屆打入決賽。對於唔少支持 England 嘅球迷嚟講,呢場賽事嘅結果無疑係一個沉重嘅打擊,亦反映咗淘汰賽階段瞬息萬變嘅壓力。

Argentina’s late double breaks England hearts in dramatic World Cup semi-final
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Vocabulary 生字

Dramatic

Adjective形容詞

戲劇性的、誇張的,常用於形容事件發展出乎意料或充滿張力

EN

The weather underwent a dramatic change from sunshine to a heavy storm within minutes.

天氣喺幾分鐘內由陽光普照變成狂風暴雨,變化非常戲劇性。

Successive

Adjective形容詞

連續的、接連的

EN

The team has won three successive matches this season.

嗰支球隊今季已經連續贏咗三場比賽。

Heartbreak

Noun名詞

心碎、極度悲傷,常用於形容比賽落敗或失望嘅情緒

EN

Losing the job after working there for ten years was a real heartbreak for him.

喺嗰度做咗十年之後被解僱,對佢嚟講真係好心碎。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 22:02

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中文導讀

Argentina 喺 World Cup 賽事中展現強大韌性,喺落後情況下憑藉後期嘅入球反勝,成功躋身決賽。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映咗體育競技中「永不言棄」嘅精神,亦係近期英國體育界熱議嘅焦點,無論你係咪球迷,呢種戲劇性嘅逆轉勝都係當地社交場合常見嘅話題。

England hearts broken after Argentina’s dramatic late double books World Cup final spot
A

Vocabulary 生字

dramatic

Adjective形容詞

戲劇性的、引人注目的

EN

There was a dramatic change in the weather this afternoon.

今天下午天氣出現了戲劇性的變化。

equaliser

Noun名詞

追平比分的入球

EN

The team scored an equaliser in the final minutes of the match.

球隊在比賽最後幾分鐘射入了一球追平比分。

added time

Noun名詞

補時階段

EN

The referee decided to play five minutes of added time.

裁判決定進行五分鐘的補時。

The Guardian
news·
15 Jul, 20:32

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中文導讀

倫敦近日發生一宗嚴重案件,一名14歲少年因涉嫌策劃針對清真寺嘅恐怖襲擊而被警方起訴。警方喺該少年家中搜出「令人擔憂嘅文件」,目前未有其他疑犯被通緝。呢單案反映英國社會對於極端主義滲透青少年群體嘅關注,亦提醒家長同社區需要留意網絡資訊對年輕人嘅潛在影響,確保社區安全。

Police charge 14-year-old boy over alleged terror plot targeting London mosques
A

Vocabulary 生字

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的;涉嫌的(指未經證實的指控)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft at the local supermarket.

警方正在調查那宗發生在本地超市的涉嫌盜竊案。

Concern

Noun名詞

擔憂;關心;掛念

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的擔憂日益增加。

Target

Verb動詞

以……為目標;針對

EN

The marketing team decided to target young professionals for their new product.

市場營銷團隊決定將新產品的目標客群鎖定為年輕專業人士。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 20:31

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中文導讀

Kylian Mbappé 喺近期賽事表現備受關注,外界開始討論佢作為 France 隊長嘅心態。雖然佢一直渴望帶領球隊奪冠,但隨住年齡增長,佢喺下一屆 World Cup 舉行時將會踏入 31 歲。呢種「時間唔等人」嘅壓力,令唔少球迷擔心佢仲有幾多巔峰期可以衝擊冠軍,呢種對球員生涯黃金期嘅焦慮,亦反映咗頂尖運動員面對嘅現實挑戰。

Kylian Mbappé feels sands of time shifting as France suffer fresh World Cup angst
A

Vocabulary 生字

angst

Noun名詞

焦慮、憂慮,通常指對未來或現狀感到不安

EN

Many young graduates feel a sense of angst about finding a stable job in this economy.

好多畢業生對於喺呢個經濟環境下搵到份穩定工作感到焦慮。

shift

Verb動詞

轉移、改變、變動

EN

Public opinion has started to shift towards more sustainable energy solutions.

公眾輿論已經開始轉向支持更可持續嘅能源方案。

unfinished business

Noun phrase名詞短語

未竟之事,指仲未完成或者未解決嘅任務或心願

EN

She returned to the company because she felt she still had some unfinished business to resolve.

佢返去嗰間公司,係因為覺得仲有啲未完成嘅事要處理。

The Guardian
politics·
15 Jul, 19:52

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中文導讀

英國工黨內部近日傳出消息,Shabana Mahmood 有望接任財政大臣一職。雖然 Ed Miliband 亦係熱門人選,但黨內高層認為佢嘅政策立場較具風險。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項人事任命將直接影響未來英國嘅稅務同經濟政策走向,值得密切留意 Shabana Mahmood 喺財政預算案嘅立場,因為呢啲政策將會左右大家喺英國生活嘅開支同稅務負擔。

Shabana Mahmood expected to be named Andy Burnham’s chancellor
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Vocabulary 生字

Frontrunner

Noun名詞

領跑者、最熱門人選

EN

She is the frontrunner for the promotion because of her excellent performance.

因為表現出色,佢係呢個升職機會嘅最熱門人選。

Risky

Adjective形容詞

有風險的、冒險的

EN

It is too risky to invest all your savings in a single company.

將所有積蓄投資喺同一間公司係太過冒險。

Appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

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

董事會決定任命一位新經理嚟帶領團隊。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 19:28

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中文導讀

英國足球明星 Jude Bellingham 近期人氣高企,外賣平台 Deliveroo 舉辦咗一場模仿大賽,吸引唔少長相酷似 Jude Bellingham 嘅參賽者爭奪價值 £1,966 嘅禮券。呢類活動反映出英國大眾文化對體育偶像嘅狂熱,亦顯示品牌點樣透過社交媒體熱話,加強同消費者之間嘅互動,令呢類趣味競賽成為當地熱門嘅社會話題。

Jude Bellingham lookalikes compete for a £1,966 Deliveroo voucher
A

Vocabulary 生字

lookalike

Noun名詞

長相酷似某人的人

EN

I saw a celebrity lookalike walking down the street today.

我今日喺街見到一個長得好似名人嘅人。

compete

Verb動詞

競爭、比賽

EN

Many small businesses compete for customers in this busy area.

呢個繁忙地區有好多小商戶喺度競爭客源。

voucher

Noun名詞

禮券、現金券

EN

You can use this gift voucher to pay for your groceries at the supermarket.

你可以用呢張禮券喺超級市場支付買餸錢。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 19:22

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中文導讀

ITV 同 BBC 決定喺 World Cup 決賽期間,完整播放 Fifa 安排嘅中場表演。雖然外界對呢個表演爭議不斷,加上電視台對於表演長度依然一頭霧水,但兩間廣播機構仍堅持直播。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗大型體育盛事嘅轉播安排,往往受制於國際組織嘅決定,電視台喺編排節目時亦要面對唔少不可控嘅變數。

ITV and BBC to screen full World Cup final half-time show despite time concerns
A

Vocabulary 生字

controversial

Adjective形容詞

有爭議的、引起廣泛討論的

EN

The new policy regarding school uniforms has become a controversial topic among parents.

關於校服的新政策已成為家長之間具爭議的話題。

in the dark

Idiom慣用語

被蒙在鼓裡、對某事一無所知

EN

We are still in the dark about when the renovation work will be completed.

我們對於裝修工程何時完成仍然一無所知。

screen

Verb動詞

播放(電影或電視節目)

EN

The local cinema will screen several classic films during the upcoming festival.

當地戲院將會在即將到來的節日期間播放幾部經典電影。

The Guardian
politics·
15 Jul, 19:09

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 近日明確表示,現階段唔會考慮開徵財富稅。佢認為政府目前首要任務係團結社會,唔想因為稅務改革而製造新矛盾。隨住外界預計 Mahmood 將會出任財政大臣,呢個表態反映新政府喺經濟政策上傾向審慎,希望避免喺執政初期引起過大爭議,令政策推行更順暢。

Andy Burnham signals a wealth tax is off the agenda for now
A

Vocabulary 生字

agenda

Noun名詞

議程;待辦事項;計劃目標

EN

We have a very busy agenda for our meeting this afternoon.

我哋今午嘅會議有好多事項要處理。

division

Noun名詞

分歧;分裂;隔閡

EN

The new policy caused a deep division among the local community members.

呢項新政策喺社區居民之間造成咗嚴重分歧。

tip

Verb動詞

預測;暗示(某人將會擔任某職位或勝出)

EN

She is being tipped as the next manager of the department.

佢被預測將會成為部門下一任經理。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 19:03

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中文導讀

Luis de la Fuente 帶領嘅 Spain 國家隊喺 World Cup 展現出非凡嘅團隊精神。雖然球壇往往過分吹捧個人球星嘅影響力,但 Spain 證明咗一套嚴謹嘅戰術體系同球員之間嘅緊密連結,先係贏波嘅關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種強調集體合作勝過個人英雄主義嘅思維,喺職場或者社區合作中都好值得參考。

In this star-powered World Cup, Spain show the value of the collective and control
A

Vocabulary 生字

Collective

Noun名詞

集體、共同體,指由一群人共同組成嘅整體

EN

The success of the project was a result of the collective effort of the entire team.

呢個項目嘅成功係成個團隊集體努力嘅成果。

Commitment

Noun名詞

承諾、投入、奉獻,指對某件事或人嘅忠誠同付出

EN

He showed great commitment to his studies by spending every evening in the library.

佢每日夜晚都喺圖書館溫書,展現出對學業嘅極大投入。

Fuel

Verb動詞

推動、加劇,指為某事提供動力或令情況變得更強烈

EN

The positive feedback from customers fueled our motivation to improve the service.

客戶嘅正面評價推動咗我哋改善服務嘅動力。

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education·
15 Jul, 18:49

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中文導讀

Bristol University 校長 Prof Evelyn Welch 近日公開批評削減藝術與人文學科資源嘅做法,形容係「絕對悲劇」。佢以女兒 Florence Welch 喺音樂界嘅成就為例,強調藝術教育對培養創意同批判思考至關重要。喺英國高等教育面臨財政壓力嘅當下,呢番言論再次引發社會對於學科價值同資源分配嘅激烈討論,亦反映出學界對於人文學科被邊緣化嘅深切憂慮。

Florence Welch’s mother says cuts to arts and humanities ‘absolutely tragic’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tragic

Adjective形容詞

悲慘的、不幸的

EN

It is absolutely tragic to see such a beautiful building fall into ruin.

見到咁靚嘅建築物變成廢墟,真係非常悲慘。

Value

Noun名詞

價值、重要性

EN

Many people underestimate the value of learning a second language.

好多人都低估咗學習第二語言嘅價值。

Resource

Noun名詞

資源

EN

The local library is a fantastic resource for students and families.

呢間社區圖書館係學生同家庭嘅絕佳資源。

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politics·
15 Jul, 18:49

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中文導讀

Save the Children 近期公開批評英國首相 Keir Starmer,指其政府喺 Gaza 衝突中涉及「共謀」導致平民死亡,引起軒然大波。由於政府係該慈善機構嘅重要資金來源,據報 Westminster 當局已要求對方解釋。呢件事反映出非政府組織與政府之間嘅緊張關係,亦令公眾關注英國政府喺國際人道危機中嘅立場同財政影響力。

Save the Children clashes with Labour after accusing Starmer of ‘complicity’ in Gaza deaths
A

Vocabulary 生字

Complicity

Noun名詞

共謀、串通,指參與非法或錯誤行為

EN

The manager denied any complicity in the company's financial fraud.

經理否認參與公司嘅財務詐騙。

Significant

Adjective形容詞

相當大的、重要的、顯著的

EN

There has been a significant improvement in his health since he started exercising.

自從開始運動後,佢嘅健康狀況有顯著改善。

Demand

Verb動詞

強烈要求、索求

EN

The customers demanded a full refund after the flight was cancelled.

航班取消後,顧客強烈要求全額退款。

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politics·
15 Jul, 18:12

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近日出席最後一次 PMQs,場面出奇地溫馨,連反對黨領袖 Kemi Badenoch 都展現難得嘅溫柔。雖然 Keir Starmer 喺任內表現被部分評論形容為平平無奇,但呢場告別式顯示佢喺 Westminster 依然建立咗一定嘅人際關係。呢類議會互動反映出英國政治文化中,即使政見不同,喺重要時刻依然可以保持基本禮儀,係了解英國議會運作嘅一個側面。

At his final PMQs, Starmer soaked up the love from all sides – and even some tenderness from Kemi
A

Vocabulary 生字

soak up

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

盡情享受、吸收(氣氛或知識)

EN

I sat on the beach to soak up the warm sunshine.

我坐在沙灘上,盡情享受溫暖的陽光。

tenderness

Noun名詞

溫柔、親切

EN

She treated the injured bird with great tenderness.

她非常溫柔地照顧那隻受傷的鳥。

mid-table

Adjective形容詞

中游的、平庸的(原指聯賽排名,現常用於形容表現普通)

EN

His performance in the project was strictly mid-table, neither impressive nor disappointing.

他在這個項目中的表現非常平庸,既不令人驚艷,也不令人失望。

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politics·
15 Jul, 17:51

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中文導讀

近日有讀者喺報章撰文,反駁「welfare」呢個詞源自美國且帶有負面含義嘅說法。Martin Bailey 指出,welfare 喺英國歷史悠久,本意係指社會福祉同保障,並非外來負面標籤。對於移英港人嚟講,理解呢類詞彙喺英國社會脈絡下嘅正向意義,有助更準確掌握當地公共政策討論,避免對福利制度產生誤解。

‘Welfare’ has a long and positive history in Britain
A

Vocabulary 生字

Connotation

Noun名詞

隱含義、言外之意

EN

The word 'home' has a warm connotation for most people.

對大多數人嚟講,「家」呢個詞帶有一種溫暖嘅隱含義。

Respond

Verb動詞

回應、回答

EN

It took her a few days to respond to my email.

佢隔咗幾日先回覆我封電郵。

Positive

Adjective形容詞

正面嘅、積極嘅

EN

She has a very positive attitude towards her new job.

佢對新工作抱持非常正面嘅態度。

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football·
15 Jul, 17:51

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中文導讀

Chelsea 前主席 Ken Bates 近日離世,享年 92 歲。讀者 Colin Sweeney 透過讀者來信,分享咗一段當年喺餐廳偶遇 Ken Bates 嘅往事。Ken Bates 喺英國球壇極具影響力,呢篇回憶錄反映咗佢生前鮮為人知嘅一面,亦勾起唔少球迷對呢位爭議性人物嘅集體回憶,係了解英國足球歷史嘅重要切入點。

Fizz and chips with Chelsea’s Ken Bates
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chairman

Noun名詞

主席;董事長

EN

The chairman of the company will announce the new strategy at the meeting tomorrow.

公司主席將會喺聽日嘅會議上宣佈新策略。

Encounter

Noun名詞

偶遇;邂逅

EN

I had a pleasant encounter with an old friend while I was shopping at the supermarket.

我喺超市買嘢嗰陣,同一位舊朋友偶遇,過程幾愉快。

Recall

Verb動詞

回憶;記起

EN

Can you recall the name of the person who helped us at the library yesterday?

你記唔記得尋日喺圖書館幫過我哋嗰個人叫咩名?

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news·
15 Jul, 17:04

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中文導讀

英國政府近期研擬對青少年實施社交媒體宵禁,引起當地年輕人強烈反彈。受訪者普遍認為呢類限制措施難以執行,亦唔能夠解決網絡欺凌或成癮問題。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策反映咗英國政府喺網絡監管與個人自由之間嘅拉鋸,值得家長同青少年密切留意未來嘅政策走向。

‘What’s the point?’ Teenagers give their verdict on Britain’s social media curfew
A

Vocabulary 生字

Verdict

Noun名詞

判決、裁定,或指對某事嘅意見、決定

EN

The committee has yet to reach a final verdict on the new project.

委員會仲未對呢個新項目作出最終決定。

Aspect

Noun名詞

方面、層面

EN

We need to consider every aspect of the plan before making a decision.

我哋喺做決定之前,需要考慮計劃嘅每一個方面。

Proposed

Adjective形容詞

被提議嘅、計劃中嘅

EN

Many residents are unhappy with the proposed changes to the local park.

好多居民對於公園計劃中嘅改動感到唔滿意。

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sport·
15 Jul, 17:02

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中文導讀

挪威車手 Søren Wærenskjold 喺 Tour de France 賽事中,以破紀錄嘅極速衝線奪冠。呢場賽事競爭極度激烈,車手喺衝刺階段展現出驚人爆發力,最終喺 Nevers 成功突圍。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類國際級體育盛事係融入當地文化嘅好話題,亦可以感受到歐洲人對單車運動嘅熱情同專業程度。

Wærenskjold wins fastest ever Tour de France stage in frenzied sprint to Nevers
A

Vocabulary 生字

frenzied

Adjective形容詞

瘋狂的、狂亂的,形容極度興奮或混亂的狀態

EN

The shop was in a frenzied state during the final hour of the clearance sale.

清貨大減價嘅最後一個鐘,間舖頭入面亂成一團。

sprint

Noun名詞

衝刺,指短距離內用盡全力奔跑或移動

EN

I had to make a quick sprint to catch the bus before it pulled away from the stop.

我一定要衝刺先趕得切喺架巴士開走之前上車。

stage

Noun名詞

階段、賽段,指長途旅程或比賽中的其中一個部分

EN

We are currently in the final stage of planning our summer holiday.

我哋而家正處於規劃暑假嘅最後階段。

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football·
15 Jul, 17:00

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中文導讀

World Cup 賽事進入白熱化階段,唔少移英港人想緊貼 England 對 Argentina 呢場大戰。呢篇新聞詳細列出賽程時間、電視轉播頻道及網上直播平台,方便大家喺屋企或者同朋友一齊睇波。記得留意官方發佈嘅 kick-off 時間,確保唔會錯過精彩入球。

World Cup schedule today: How to watch England v Argentina, TV channels & live stream Wednesday 15 July
A

Vocabulary 生字

Schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

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

我要睇下我嘅時間表,睇下呢個週末食晚餐有無空檔。

Stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影片或音訊)

EN

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

你可以將你鍾意嘅電影直接串流播放到你嘅智能電視上面。

Coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報導、轉播

EN

The local news channel provides extensive coverage of the upcoming community festival.

本地新聞頻道為即將舉行嘅社區節日提供咗廣泛嘅報導。

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news·
15 Jul, 16:58

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中文導讀

Met Police近日拘捕一名20多歲男子,涉嫌喺社交平台X發布威脅槍擊Nigel Farage嘅言論。事件由國會相關部門舉報,反映英國執法部門對針對公眾人物嘅網絡暴力採取零容忍態度。喺英國,喺網上發表恐嚇言論屬於嚴重刑事罪行,即使係匿名發文,警方亦有權追查,大家喺網上發表意見時務必謹慎,以免觸犯法例。

Man arrested on suspicion of posting social media threat to shoot Nigel Farage
A

Vocabulary 生字

Suspicion

Noun名詞

嫌疑、懷疑

EN

The police stopped the car on suspicion of it being stolen.

警方因為懷疑該車輛係失車而將其截停。

Detain

Verb動詞

扣留、拘留

EN

The security guard detained the shoplifter until the police arrived.

保安將該名店舖盜竊者扣留,直到警方抵達。

Threat

Noun名詞

威脅、恐嚇

EN

The heavy rain poses a serious threat to the safety of the hikers.

大雨對遠足人士嘅安全構成嚴重威脅。

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sport·
15 Jul, 16:57

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中文導讀

近日英國熱浪令高爾夫球場地表乾裂,令賽事難度大增。Rory McIlroy 喺呢種極端環境下爭奪 Claret Jug,猶如喺彈珠機入面打波,充滿變數。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種天氣變化唔單止影響體育賽事,亦反映咗英國氣候轉變對戶外活動嘅挑戰,值得大家留意賽場狀況點樣考驗選手嘅應變能力。

Golf in a pinball machine: wizard McIlroy faces Birkdale yellow brick road
A

Vocabulary 生字

scorched

Adjective形容詞

被燒焦的、乾枯的

EN

The grass in the garden is scorched after weeks of intense heat.

經過幾星期嘅酷熱天氣,花園啲草已經乾枯晒。

gauge

Verb動詞

判斷、估量

EN

It is difficult to gauge how the public will react to the new policy.

好難估量公眾對呢項新政策會有咩反應。

impact

Noun名詞

影響、衝擊

EN

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

新嘅稅務條例將會對我哋嘅家庭預算有重大影響。

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football·
15 Jul, 16:38

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中文導讀

Manchester United 傳出有意簽入 West Ham 嘅 Crysencio Summerville,作為 Marcus Rashford 可能離隊嘅替補人選。對於關注英超轉會市場嘅球迷嚟講,呢個消息反映球會正積極評估陣容變動,若然 Marcus Rashford 最終決定轉會,球會將會啟動收購計劃,填補進攻線嘅空缺,呢個潛在嘅人事調動將會影響球隊未來嘅戰術部署。

Manchester United to target £30m Crysencio Summerville should Marcus Rashford leave
A

Vocabulary 生字

target

Verb動詞

以……為目標;鎖定

EN

The company is targeting a younger audience for their new product line.

這間公司正以年輕客群作為其新產品系列的目標。

replacement

Noun名詞

替代品;接替者

EN

We need to find a suitable replacement for the broken kitchen appliance.

我們需要為壞掉的廚房電器找一個合適的替代品。

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的;可能的

EN

There are several potential risks we should consider before signing the contract.

在簽署合約前,我們應該考慮幾個潛在的風險。

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football·
15 Jul, 16:04

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中文導讀

德國網上門票轉售平台 Ticombo 近日喺德國成功申請禁制令,限制 Fifa 喺世界盃門票轉售價格上嘅限制。呢單官司反映咗歐洲對於二手門票市場嘅監管爭議,亦可能影響到未來大型體育賽事門票嘅自由轉售權利。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢類關於門票價格透明度同轉售限制嘅法律訴訟,值得留意,因為可能會影響到日後買飛嘅靈活性。

Fifa hit by injunction in Germany over World Cup ticket resale prices
A

Vocabulary 生字

Injunction

Noun名詞

禁制令;強制令

EN

The residents applied for an injunction to stop the construction of the new factory near their homes.

居民申請咗禁制令,以阻止喺佢哋屋企附近興建新工廠。

Resale

Noun名詞

轉售;再銷售

EN

You should check the terms and conditions before purchasing items on a resale website.

喺轉售網站購買物品前,你應該先睇清楚條款同細則。

Transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的;公開的

EN

The company promised to be more transparent about how they handle customer data.

嗰間公司承諾會喺處理客戶數據方面變得更加透明。

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sport·
15 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

英國高爾夫球壇正熱切期待 The Open 賽事。Tommy Fleetwood 同 Matt Fitzpatrick 等本土球手,正全力爭取自 Tony Jacklin 後,再次喺英國本土捧走冠軍獎盃。對於英國體育界嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係一場比賽,更係終結多年本土球手「冠軍荒」嘅關鍵戰役,備受當地球迷關注。

English players hoping Royal Birkdale will end nation’s long Open drought
A

Vocabulary 生字

drought

Noun名詞

旱災;長期缺乏(某事物)

EN

The team is trying to end their ten-year trophy drought.

這支隊伍正努力終結他們長達十年的冠軍荒。

aim

Verb動詞

目標;旨在;致力於

EN

We aim to finish the project by the end of the month.

我們目標是在月底前完成這個項目。

home win

Noun phrase名詞短語

主場勝利

EN

The crowd cheered loudly after the team secured a home win.

球隊取得主場勝利後,觀眾大聲歡呼。

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politics·
15 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

Reform UK 領袖 Nigel Farage 近日被爆出,喺 2024 年大選前曾向黨內高層提出,若要佢出選 MP,必須補償佢每年一百萬英鎊嘅收入損失。呢件事反映出政壇背後嘅金錢考量,亦令公眾關注 Nigel Farage 對參選嘅態度,以及 Reform UK 內部對於招攬具影響力人物所付出嘅代價,對英國政局發展有一定啟示。

Farage said he would need ‘a million a year’ to stand as MP in 2024
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exclusive

Adjective形容詞

獨家的;專有的

EN

The magazine published an exclusive interview with the famous actor.

該雜誌刊登了一篇與那位著名演員的獨家專訪。

Earnings

Noun名詞

收入;工資;收益

EN

She decided to invest part of her monthly earnings into a savings account.

她決定將每月收入的一部分存入儲蓄賬戶。

Cover

Verb動詞

支付;負擔(費用);覆蓋

EN

The insurance policy will cover the cost of the repairs.

這份保險單將會支付維修費用。

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education·
15 Jul, 15:31

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中文導讀

英國大學嘅學會同社團係學生社交生活嘅核心,近日有媒體邀請學生同畢業生分享參與經驗。無論係建立人脈嘅高光時刻,定係組織運作嘅混亂經歷,呢啲分享都有助即將入學或正喺度讀書嘅港人,了解英國校園文化嘅真實面貌,從而更好咁融入當地大學生活。

Students and recent graduates: tell us your best and worst experiences of uni societies
A

Vocabulary 生字

Society

Noun名詞

學會、社團

EN

I joined the photography society to meet people with similar interests.

我加入咗攝影學會,去識一啲有共同興趣嘅人。

Highs and lows

Idiom慣用語

高低起伏、順境與逆境

EN

Every long-term relationship has its highs and lows.

每一段長期關係都會有順境同逆境。

Experience

Noun名詞

經驗、經歷

EN

Moving to a new country is a challenging but rewarding experience.

搬去一個新國家係一個充滿挑戰但有收穫嘅經歷。

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news·
15 Jul, 15:23

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中文導讀

Bristol 市議會近日通過動議,將當地定位為「減害城市」(city of harm reduction)。呢項政策重點係由懲罰性手段轉向支援,計劃設立藥物消費設施,畀用藥者喺受監管環境下接受治療同支援。呢個轉變反映當地政府希望透過公共衛生角度,處理藥物成癮問題,減少相關社會危害,係英國地方政策一個幾大嘅方針轉變。

Bristol declared ‘city of harm reduction’ as Greens seek less punitive drug policy
A

Vocabulary 生字

punitive

Adjective形容詞

懲罰性的;嚴厲的

EN

The company decided to change its punitive measures for minor mistakes to a more supportive coaching approach.

公司決定將針對小錯誤的懲罰性措施,改為更具支援性的輔導方式。

motion

Noun名詞

(議會中的)動議;提議

EN

The committee members voted in favor of the motion to renovate the local community center.

委員會成員投票贊成翻新社區中心的動議。

facility

Noun名詞

設施;場所

EN

The new sports facility offers a wide range of equipment for residents to stay active.

這座新體育設施提供多種器材,讓居民保持活躍。

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football·
15 Jul, 15:09

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中文導讀

Spain 喺最近嘅足球賽事中表現強勢,以出色戰術擊敗 France,令對手陷入混亂。法國體育媒體 L’Équipe 對 France 嘅表現極度失望,甚至畀出極低評分。呢場賽果唔單止反映 Spain 嘅戰術優勢,亦令 France 嘅球迷同評論界對球隊未來表現感到憂慮,係近期國際足球壇嘅焦點話題。

Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos
A

Vocabulary 生字

at sixes and sevens

Idiom成語

處於混亂狀態、不知所措或意見分歧

EN

The team was at sixes and sevens after their manager suddenly resigned.

經理突然辭職後,成支隊伍陷入混亂,不知所措。

dish out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

分發、給予(通常指批評、懲罰或食物)

EN

The teacher is known for dishing out extra homework whenever the class is noisy.

嗰位老師出名喺班房嘈嗰陣,就會派發額外功課作為懲罰。

pain

Noun名詞

痛苦、麻煩、令人討厭嘅人或事

EN

It is such a pain to deal with all the paperwork when moving to a new house.

搬屋嗰陣要處理咁多文件,真係好麻煩。

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politics·
15 Jul, 14:21

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 喺最後一次 PMQs 期間,面對外界對其執政紀錄嘅質疑,強調政府確實有採取實質行動推動改革。佢喺會上亦公開支持 Andy Burnham 嘅地方政策,並為 England team 打氣。呢次發言反映 Keir Starmer 試圖喺任期尾聲鞏固政治遺產,回應公眾對政府效能嘅關注,亦顯示佢希望喺離任前展示執政團隊嘅承擔。

‘We did pull the levers’: emotional Starmer defends his record
A

Vocabulary 生字

pull the levers

Idiom (Verb phrase)慣用語(動詞片語)

運用權力或影響力去推動某件事發生,通常指喺幕後操控或執行關鍵決策。

EN

The manager had to pull the levers to ensure the project was completed on time.

經理必須運用權力,確保項目能按時完成。

record

Noun名詞

指一個人或機構過去嘅表現、成就或行為紀錄。

EN

The company has an impressive record of providing excellent customer service.

該公司在提供優質客戶服務方面有著令人印象深刻的紀錄。

defend

Verb動詞

為自己嘅行為、決定或立場辯護,以回應他人嘅批評或質疑。

EN

It is difficult to defend such a controversial decision in front of the public.

要在公眾面前為這樣具爭議性的決定辯護是很困難的。

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football·
15 Jul, 14:20

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中文導讀

英格蘭女子足球聯賽近期出現唔少球員轉會動向。Aston Villa 已經同前 Everton 門將 Emily Ramsey 達成協議,將會以自由身簽入呢位球員。與此同時,Bethany England 亦落實加盟 Crystal Palace。呢類轉會操作喺職業足球界好常見,反映各支球隊正積極調整陣容,為未來賽季做好準備,值得關注女子足球發展嘅球迷留意。

Aston Villa set to sign Emily Ramsey as Bethany England joins Crystal Palace
A

Vocabulary 生字

transfer

Noun名詞

轉會、轉移、調職

EN

The company is planning a transfer of staff to the new office next month.

公司計劃下個月將員工調職到新辦公室。

deal

Noun名詞

協議、交易

EN

They finally signed the deal after weeks of intense negotiations.

經過幾星期嘅激烈談判,佢哋終於簽署咗呢份協議。

sign

Verb動詞

簽署、簽約

EN

Make sure you read the contract carefully before you sign it.

簽約之前,確保你已經仔細閱讀過份合約。

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sport·
15 Jul, 14:03

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中文導讀

Cricket World Cup 賽制近期又再面臨大改動。賽事將會喺 South Africa、Zimbabwe 同 Namibia 舉行,主辦單位計劃喺賽程安排上作出調整,其中 India 對 Pakistan 呢場焦點大戰極大機會會以「雙重賽」形式出現。對於鍾意板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次賽制變動將會直接影響觀賽體驗,亦反映咗國際板球理事會希望透過調整賽程,進一步提升賽事嘅商業價值同埋觀眾參與度。

Cricket World Cup in fresh shake-up with India v Pakistan double on cards
A

Vocabulary 生字

revamp

Noun名詞

改組、翻新、改良

EN

The company announced a major revamp of its customer service policy to improve efficiency.

公司宣佈對客戶服務政策進行重大改組,以提高效率。

undergo

Verb動詞

經歷、接受(變化或測試)

EN

The old building will undergo extensive renovations before it can be used as a community centre.

呢座舊建築喺用作社區中心之前,將會進行大規模翻新。

on the cards

Idiom慣用語

極有可能發生、預料之中

EN

With the current economic situation, a price increase for public transport is definitely on the cards.

以目前嘅經濟狀況嚟睇,公共交通加價係極有可能發生嘅事。

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sport·
15 Jul, 13:40

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中文導讀

主辦 The Open 嘅 R&A 近日發出嚴厲警告,針對賽事期間嘅觀眾行為訂立新守則。如果觀眾喺場內對參賽球手作出言語攻擊或騷擾,將會被識別身份並即時驅逐離場。呢項措施反映主辦方決心提升賽事紀律,確保球手喺一個專業且受尊重嘅環境下比賽,各位去睇波嘅朋友記得留意相關規範,以免誤觸紅線。

Open fans told ‘abuse the players and you’ll be slung out’ as R&A gets tough
A

Vocabulary 生字

misbehave

Verb動詞

行為不檢、表現惡劣

EN

The teacher had to send the student out of the classroom because he continued to misbehave.

老師因為嗰位學生持續行為不檢,不得不叫佢離開課室。

identify

Verb動詞

識別、確認身份

EN

The police were able to identify the owner of the lost wallet through the documents inside.

警方透過銀包入面嘅文件,成功確認咗失主嘅身份。

conduct

Noun名詞

行為、操守

EN

Employees are expected to maintain a high standard of professional conduct at all times.

員工喺任何時候都被要求保持高標準嘅專業操守。

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politics·
15 Jul, 13:00

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 正面臨壓力,被過百名專家聯署要求撤回一項具爭議嘅發展計劃。呢項計劃容許發展商透過繳付象徵式嘅 1 英鎊費用,繞過現行嘅生物多樣性保護法規。專家警告,呢種做法會嚴重破壞生態環境,長遠亦會損害經濟發展,呼籲當局必須重新審視相關政策,確保發展與保育之間取得平衡。

Burnham urged to drop ‘flawed’ plans that may let developers bypass environment laws for £1
A

Vocabulary 生字

bypass

Verb動詞

繞過、避開(規則或程序)

EN

You should not try to bypass the safety regulations when operating this machinery.

操作呢部機器嗰陣,你唔應該試圖繞過安全規例。

levy

Noun名詞

徵稅、徵收額

EN

The local council decided to impose a small levy on plastic bags to reduce waste.

地方議會決定對膠袋徵收少量費用,以減少廢物。

flawed

Adjective形容詞

有缺陷的、有錯誤的

EN

The original plan was fundamentally flawed and needed to be completely redesigned.

原本嗰個計劃有根本性嘅缺陷,需要徹底重新設計。

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football·
15 Jul, 12:30

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中文導讀

Michele Kang 近期對 London City Lionesses 嘅大手筆投資引起球壇關注。有人讚賞佢推動女子足球發展,但亦有人對呢種資金注入嘅規模同來源感到困惑。呢單新聞反映咗女子足球商業化嘅轉變,以及投資者對呢項運動潛力嘅睇法,值得留意未來對英格蘭女足聯賽嘅影響。

How are London City Lionesses able to embark on such a transfer spree?
A

Vocabulary 生字

embark on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

開始進行(某項重要或困難嘅計劃)

EN

She decided to embark on a new career path after years of working in retail.

佢決定喺零售業工作多年後,開始嘗試新嘅職業道路。

in awe of

Idiom慣用語

對某事感到敬畏或驚嘆

EN

The tourists were in awe of the stunning architecture of the ancient cathedral.

遊客們對嗰座古老大教堂令人驚嘆嘅建築感到敬畏。

baffled

Adjective形容詞

感到困惑、莫名其妙

EN

I was completely baffled by the complex instructions for assembling the furniture.

我對嗰套組裝傢俬嘅複雜說明書感到完全困惑。

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football·
15 Jul, 12:28

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中文導讀

法國女足喺 World Cup 四強賽事不敵 Spain,當地傳媒對賽果感到極度失望。媒體普遍認為今次落敗係一次「Collective failure」,雖然承認 Spain 表現出色,但對於法國隊嘅戰術部署同表現感到難以理解,認為球隊未能發揮應有水準,令球迷大失所望。

‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain
A

Vocabulary 生字

Collective

Adjective形容詞

集體的、共同的

EN

The success of the project was a result of collective effort from the whole team.

呢個項目嘅成功係成個團隊共同努力嘅成果。

Digest

Verb動詞

消化、領會(資訊或事實)

EN

It took me a while to digest the news about the sudden changes in company policy.

我花咗一段時間先消化到關於公司政策突然改變嘅消息。

Comprehend

Verb動詞

理解、領悟

EN

I cannot comprehend why he would make such a risky decision without consulting anyone.

我完全唔理解點解佢會喺冇諮詢任何人嘅情況下,做出咁冒險嘅決定。

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football·
15 Jul, 12:19

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中文導讀

世界盃主辦國嘅氣氛往往係賽事靈魂,今次賽事喺Mexico、Canada同US舉行,主辦城市嘅居民體驗成為焦點。新聞邀請當地市民分享賽事期間嘅城市氛圍、意外驚喜以及最難忘嘅回憶。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類討論唔單止係體育新聞,更係了解當地社區文化同社會互動嘅好機會,透過居民嘅第一身分享,可以更深入感受國際大型盛事點樣影響城市生活。

Fans in Mexico, Canada and the US: have you enjoyed hosting the World Cup?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Enduring

Adjective形容詞

持久的、持續的

EN

The couple has an enduring friendship that has lasted for over thirty years.

呢對朋友有一段持續超過三十年嘅深厚友誼。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local community centre is organizing a badminton tournament for all ages next month.

我哋嘅社區中心下個月會舉辦一個適合各個年齡層嘅羽毛球錦標賽。

Hosting

Verb動詞

主辦、東道主

EN

We are hosting a dinner party at our house this weekend for some new neighbours.

我哋今個週末會喺屋企搞個晚餐派對,招待一啲新鄰居。

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football·
15 Jul, 12:09

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中文導讀

Sunderland 近期完成咗一單重要收購,成功簽入比利時國家隊級數嘅右閘 Thomas Meunier。呢位經驗豐富嘅球員以自由身加盟,對於正尋求提升防守實力嘅 Sunderland 嚟講,絕對係一項極具戰略價值嘅引援,亦令唔少球迷對球隊嚟緊嘅賽季充滿期待。

Thomas Meunier ‘hugely excited’ about joining Sunderland on a free transfer
A

Vocabulary 生字

Experienced

Adjective形容詞

有經驗的、老練的

EN

We are looking for an experienced teacher to lead the new training program.

我哋正喺度搵緊一位有經驗嘅老師去帶領新嘅培訓計劃。

Signing

Noun名詞

簽約球員、簽署文件

EN

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

間公司宣佈咗一位新聘請嘅員工,以加強佢哋嘅市場部。

Transfer

Noun名詞

轉移、轉帳、轉會

EN

Please confirm the bank transfer once the money has arrived in your account.

當筆錢入咗你戶口之後,請確認一下銀行轉帳。

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football·
15 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

Spain 喺今次賽事展現出極高水準,憑住嚴密嘅戰術部署同埋無懈可擊嘅執行力,成功擊敗 France 殺入 World Cup 決賽。呢場勝仗證明咗佢哋唔單止有華麗嘅進攻組織,仲具備咗大賽所需嘅穩定性同心理質素,係近年足球界極具代表性嘅戰術勝利,值得留意佢哋喺決賽嘅表現。

Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection on way to World Cup final
A

Vocabulary 生字

Execution

Noun名詞

執行、實行

EN

The success of the project depends on the careful execution of each step.

呢個項目嘅成功,取決於每一個步驟嘅謹慎執行。

Variable

Adjective形容詞

多變的、易變的

EN

The weather in this region is highly variable, so it is best to carry an umbrella.

呢個地區嘅天氣好反覆,所以最好隨身帶把遮。

Flawless

Adjective形容詞

完美的、無瑕疵的

EN

She gave a flawless performance during the piano recital.

佢喺鋼琴演奏會入面表現得完美無瑕。

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sport·
15 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

英格蘭欖球隊中鋒 Tommy Freeman 近期備受關注,佢喺賽場上同隊友 Henry Pollock 展開良性競爭。兩人喺對陣 Pumas 嘅賽事中,都希望透過出色表現證明自己。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞反映咗英國體育界點樣透過內部競爭提升球隊水平,亦係了解當地運動文化嘅好機會。

England’s Freeman seeking to silence Pollock and end season of grind on high
A

Vocabulary 生字

Embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(新觀念或改變)

EN

You should embrace the opportunity to learn a new skill while living abroad.

你喺外國生活期間,應該好好把握機會學習一項新技能。

Rivalry

Noun名詞

競爭、對抗

EN

There is a healthy rivalry between the two local coffee shops in our neighborhood.

我哋社區入面嗰兩間咖啡店之間存在良性競爭。

Grind

Noun名詞

沉悶且辛苦嘅工作或過程

EN

After the daily grind at the office, I like to relax by going for a walk in the park.

喺辦公室完成每日沉悶又辛苦嘅工作後,我鍾意去公園散步放鬆一下。

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news·
15 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

位於 Bristol 嘅 SS Great Britain 博物館近期重新開放,展覽內容唔再只係歌頌工業革命嘅成就,而係加入咗對帝國主義、移民潮同埋船上生活嘅反思。呢種「Warts and all」嘅敘事手法,呈現出歷史嘅多面性,令參觀者可以更全面咁了解呢艘標誌性船隻背後,關於殖民同勞工嘅真實故事,係了解英國歷史脈絡嘅重要窗口。

‘Warts and all’: SS Great Britain museum reopens with ‘rounded’ history of ship
A

Vocabulary 生字

Warts and all

Idiom成語

連同缺點一併呈現,不加修飾地展示真實情況

EN

The documentary shows the life of the artist, warts and all.

呢套紀錄片將藝術家嘅生活真實呈現,連缺點都冇隱瞞。

Reflective

Adjective形容詞

深思熟慮的、反思性的

EN

She took a reflective moment to think about her career choices.

佢花咗啲時間深思熟慮,反思自己嘅職業選擇。

Revolutionary

Adjective形容詞

革命性的、徹底改革的

EN

The new software offers a revolutionary way to manage your daily schedule.

呢款新軟件提供咗一種革命性嘅方法去管理你嘅日常行程。

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politics·
15 Jul, 11:55

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中文導讀

Bank of England 行長 Andrew Bailey 近日承認,如果當時知道 Nigel Farage 涉及五百萬英鎊嘅調查,就會推遲會面。呢件事引起公眾關注監管機構同政治人物接觸嘅界線,亦反映出喺處理加密貨幣監管議題上,公眾對透明度同利益衝突嘅高度敏感,係英國政經界近期嘅焦點。

Bank of England governor would have put off Farage meeting had £5m gift been under investigation
A

Vocabulary 生字

Regulation

Noun名詞

規例、監管

EN

The government is introducing new regulation to improve safety standards in the workplace.

政府正引入新規例以提升工作場所嘅安全標準。

Investigation

Noun名詞

調查

EN

The police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.

警方已經對火災成因展開調查。

Transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的、公開的

EN

The company needs to be more transparent about how it handles customer data.

間公司需要喺處理客戶數據方面更加透明。

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sport·
15 Jul, 11:55

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中文導讀

1986年喺 Harrogate 舉行嘅一場板球賽,當時吸引咗大量觀眾,場面墟冚。呢場比賽唔單止係體育盛事,更係當地社會嘅重要里程碑,標誌住當時 Yorkshire 嘅移民社群對板球嘅熱愛,亦反映咗多元文化點樣透過體育融入英國社區,係一段值得重溫嘅地方歷史。

The day Harrogate ‘burst at the seams’ as Pakistan and India swung into town
A

Vocabulary 生字

burst at the seams

Idiom慣用語

形容地方極度擁擠,或者某樣嘢裝得太滿就快爆開

EN

The local library was bursting at the seams during the summer reading program.

暑期閱讀計劃期間,圖書館入面擠滿咗人,幾乎連位都冇。

unlikely

Adjective形容詞

唔太可能發生嘅、意想不到嘅

EN

They formed an unlikely friendship despite having completely different backgrounds.

儘管背景完全唔同,佢哋竟然發展出一段意想不到嘅友誼。

immigrant

Noun名詞

移民

EN

The city has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all over the world.

呢座城市有悠久嘅歷史,一直歡迎來自世界各地嘅移民。

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football·
15 Jul, 10:08

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中文導讀

唔少人睇波未必會撐自己出生地嘅國家隊,反而會因為球員風格、當地文化或者純粹鍾意「弱勢」球隊而轉投陣營。呢種現象反映咗現代球迷嘅身份認同已經唔再受限於國籍,而係更加個人化。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種跨越國界嘅體育熱情其實好常見,亦係融入當地社交圈子、同英國人打開話匣子嘅一個好切入點。

‘I root for underdogs’: football fans who don’t support their home country
A

Vocabulary 生字

underdog

Noun名詞

處於劣勢者、被看淡的一方

EN

Everyone loves a story where the underdog wins the championship against all odds.

每個人都鍾意睇嗰種處於劣勢嘅一方排除萬難贏得冠軍嘅故事。

root for

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

支持、為某人打氣

EN

I always root for my friends whenever they have a big presentation at work.

每當我朋友喺工作上有重要匯報,我都會為佢哋打氣。

won over

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

說服、贏得某人的支持或好感

EN

The candidate finally won over the voters with her clear and practical policies.

嗰位候選人最終憑藉清晰務實嘅政策,贏得咗選民嘅支持。

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football·
15 Jul, 10:00

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中文導讀

Fifa 近期對足球規則作出倉促調整,導致球證執法標準混亂,甚至出現誤判情況。呢種缺乏足夠測試嘅改動,令比賽變成好似 Calvinball 咁隨意,嚴重影響比賽公平性同觀賞性。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢種執法不確定性,或者會令大家對未來賽事嘅判決感到更加無所適從。

The World Cup of Calvinball: Fifa’s hasty changes turn refereeing into a free-for-all
A

Vocabulary 生字

Hasty

Adjective形容詞

倉促的、草率的

EN

It is unwise to make a hasty decision when you are feeling angry.

當你感到憤怒時,做出倉促的決定是不明智的。

Enforce

Verb動詞

執行、強制實施

EN

The local council will enforce new parking regulations starting next month.

地方議會將於下個月開始執行新的泊車規定。

Confusion

Noun名詞

混亂、困惑

EN

There was some confusion about the meeting time, so I arrived an hour late.

關於會議時間有些混亂,所以我遲到了一個小時。

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football·
15 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

England 同 Argentina 喺足球場上嘅對決,往往被視為充滿火藥味嘅宿敵之戰。但呢篇報道指出,如果撇除球場上嘅衝突同爭議,呢場比賽其實蘊含住一種獨特嘅浪漫色彩,係足球史上最引人入勝嘅競爭關係之一。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種體育文化背後嘅歷史情感,有助於更深入融入英國社會,感受當地人對足球嗰種近乎信仰嘅熱情。

Love and hate collide: England v Argentina is not simply a grudge match
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 supermarkets in this town.

呢個鎮上兩間超市之間存在住長期嘅競爭關係。

Collide

Verb動詞

碰撞、衝突、意見分歧

EN

Our schedules often collide, making it difficult to find time for a coffee.

我哋嘅時間表經常撞埋一齊,好難搵時間去飲杯咖啡。

Flashpoint

Noun名詞

衝突點、爆發點

EN

The issue of parking spaces has become a flashpoint for arguments among neighbours.

泊車位問題已經成為鄰居之間爭吵嘅爆發點。

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football·
15 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

Lionel Messi 雖然已經 39 歲,但依然保持極高嘅競技水平。呢篇報道分析佢點樣喺比賽入面調節體能,將爆發力留喺關鍵時刻,令佢嘅衝刺速度即使面對年輕球員都絕不遜色。對於熱愛足球嘅移英港人嚟講,Lionel Messi 呢種精準分配體力嘅智慧,唔單止係體育競技嘅教材,亦反映出頂尖運動員點樣透過調整策略去延長職業生涯。

Even at 39, Lionel Messi can still hurt England with his sprinting ability
A

Vocabulary 生字

conserve

Verb動詞

節約、保存(能量或資源)

EN

I try to conserve my energy during the first half of the hike so I have enough for the climb back.

我喺行山嘅前半段會盡量節省體力,確保回程攀爬時仲有足夠氣力。

burst

Noun名詞

一陣(爆發性的能量、活動或情緒)

EN

After a long period of quiet, there was a sudden burst of activity in the office.

喺長時間嘅平靜之後,辦公室突然變得非常忙碌。

contemporaries

Noun名詞

同時代的人、同輩

EN

She is much more innovative than most of her contemporaries in the field of architecture.

比起建築界入面嘅大多數同輩,佢嘅設計創新得多。

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football·
15 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

體育數據分析往往能揭示賽事嘅歷史規律。呢篇報道探討咗 World Cup 歷史上四強隊伍嘅組成模式,分析過往賽事數據,睇吓係咪真係出現過頂尖球隊壟斷四強嘅情況。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢類統計數據除咗增加觀賽趣味,亦可以幫大家更深入了解 Lionel Messi 等傳奇球員喺數據層面嘅歷史地位,係了解足球歷史嘅好切入點。

Have the top four teams ever made up the World Cup semi-finalists before?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unsurprising

Adjective形容詞

不令人驚訝的;預料之中的

EN

It is unsurprising that the price of fresh vegetables has increased during the winter season.

冬季期間新鮮蔬菜價格上漲,這並不令人驚訝。

Challenger

Noun名詞

挑戰者;競爭者

EN

The young athlete is a strong challenger for the gold medal in this year's competition.

這位年輕運動員是今年比賽中金牌的有力競爭者。

Pattern

Noun名詞

模式;規律

EN

You can identify a clear pattern in the way the traffic flows during rush hour.

你可以從交通尖峰時段的車流中,找出一個明顯的規律。

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politics·
15 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 近期面臨壓力,被要求大幅修訂選舉法案。有份參與草擬嘅前部長批評現行方案過於保守,未能解決選舉改革、加密貨幣捐款及社交媒體監管等核心問題。呢項法案對英國選舉制度影響深遠,若然未能大刀闊斧改革,恐難以應對現代政治挑戰,亦令公眾對選舉公平性存疑。

Andy Burnham urged to overhaul ‘timid and limited’ elections bill
A

Vocabulary 生字

overhaul

Verb動詞

徹底改革、全面檢修

EN

The company decided to overhaul its customer service policy to improve user satisfaction.

公司決定徹底改革客戶服務政策,以提升用戶滿意度。

timid

Adjective形容詞

膽怯的、羞怯的、缺乏勇氣的

EN

She was too timid to ask for a pay rise despite her hard work.

儘管她工作努力,但還是太膽怯而不敢要求加薪。

bolder

Adjective形容詞

更勇敢的、更大膽的

EN

We need to take bolder steps if we want to solve this environmental problem.

如果我們想解決這個環境問題,就需要採取更大膽的行動。

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politics·
15 Jul, 07:00

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中文導讀

英國近期研究指出,當地建築設計未能應對極端高溫,恐令長者及長期病患者等弱勢社群陷入「死亡陷阱」。目前僅半數地方政府嘅規劃要求加入降溫策略,專家警告若唔改善建築標準,未來室內過熱問題將會更加嚴重,直接威脅居民生命安全,移英港人喺揀樓或裝修時,應多加留意通風及隔熱設施。

England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vulnerable

Adjective形容詞

易受傷害的、脆弱的

EN

Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to cold weather during winter.

長者喺冬天特別容易受寒冷天氣影響。

Strategy

Noun名詞

策略、規劃

EN

We need a better strategy to manage our household budget effectively.

我哋需要一個更好嘅策略去有效管理家庭預算。

Overheating

Noun名詞

過熱

EN

The car engine stopped suddenly due to severe overheating.

架車嘅引擎因為嚴重過熱而突然停咗。

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sport·
15 Jul, 06:39

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中文導讀

AFL球隊Fremantle Dockers近期表現脫胎換骨,擺脫咗以往Ross Lyon執教時期嘅混亂風格。喺現任教練帶領下,球隊展現出極強嘅穩定性同戰術執行力,被視為奪取AFL總冠軍嘅大熱門。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類澳洲體育文化,有助融入當地社交圈子,因為呢類賽事喺英國體育社群中亦有一定討論度。

From the Pocket: Fremantle have the power and poise to ride the hype to an AFL premiership
A

Vocabulary 生字

Counterbalance

Noun名詞

制衡力量;平衡因素

EN

A healthy work-life balance acts as a perfect counterbalance to daily stress.

健康嘅工作與生活平衡,係應對日常壓力嘅完美制衡力量。

Poise

Noun名詞

沉著;泰然自若;優雅嘅姿態

EN

She handled the difficult interview questions with great poise.

佢以極度沉著嘅態度應對嗰場困難嘅面試提問。

Hype

Noun名詞

炒作;大肆宣傳

EN

Don't believe all the hype; check the product reviews yourself before buying.

唔好盡信所有炒作,買之前自己睇清楚產品評價先。

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news·
15 Jul, 06:00

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中文導讀

Lewisham council 近日計劃拒絕配合 Home Office 進行移民突擊搜查,呢個舉動係 Green Party 喺 London 建立「庇護行政區」走廊嘅第一步。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策反映咗地方政府同中央政府喺移民執法立場上嘅分歧,亦顯示部分地區正嘗試透過行政手段,為區內移民提供更多保障,值得大家留意呢類政策點樣影響未來嘅社區環境。

Green-led council plans to ban cooperation with Home Office on immigration raids
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cooperation

Noun名詞

合作、配合

EN

The success of this project depends on the cooperation of all team members.

呢個項目嘅成功取決於所有團隊成員嘅合作。

Sanctuary

Noun名詞

庇護所、避難所

EN

The local park provides a quiet sanctuary for people who want to escape the city noise.

呢個公園為想逃離城市噪音嘅人提供咗一個寧靜嘅避難所。

Enforcement

Noun名詞

執行(法律或規則)

EN

Strict enforcement of traffic rules helps to keep the roads safe for everyone.

嚴格執行交通規則有助於確保所有人嘅道路安全。

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money·
15 Jul, 06:00

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中文導讀

近期因中東局勢導致油價飆升,約 1,700 名選用暖氣油嘅用戶受影響,訂單被無故取消。英國監管機構介入調查後,要求相關供應商向受影響用戶賠償最高 350 英鎊。對於依賴暖氣油過冬嘅移英港人嚟講,呢項賠償安排保障咗消費者權益,若果你曾經遇過類似訂單問題,記得留意自己係咪合資格獲得賠償。

Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
A

Vocabulary 生字

Compensation

Noun名詞

賠償金;補償

EN

The company offered financial compensation to customers for the delay in delivery.

公司為送貨延誤向客戶提供金錢賠償。

Surge

Noun名詞

激增;急升

EN

There was a sudden surge in electricity prices during the cold winter months.

寒冬期間,電費出現了急劇上升。

Affected

Adjective形容詞

受影響的

EN

All affected residents will receive a notification letter by post tomorrow.

所有受影響的居民將於明天收到郵寄通知信。

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sport·
15 Jul, 05:37

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中文導讀

AFL 近日決定將 Nicky Winmar 從 Australian Football Hall of Fame 除名。呢項決定源於 Nicky Winmar 被裁定三項襲擊罪名成立。AFL Commission 強調,體育界絕不容忍任何針對女性嘅暴力行為,即使係名人亦唔例外。呢單新聞反映咗澳洲體育界對於運動員操守嘅標準越嚟越嚴格,亦係對公眾人物負責任嘅一次重要表態。

AFL removes Nicky Winmar from Australian Football Hall of Fame after assault conviction
A

Vocabulary 生字

conviction

Noun名詞

定罪;判罪

EN

The driver had several previous convictions for speeding.

嗰位司機之前有幾次超速駕駛嘅定罪紀錄。

assault

Noun名詞

襲擊;毆打

EN

He was arrested and charged with physical assault.

佢被拘捕並被控以身體襲擊罪。

guilty

Adjective形容詞

有罪的

EN

The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime.

陪審團裁定被告罪名成立。

The Guardian
money·
15 Jul, 05:00

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中文導讀

英國近期出現大量鎖匠詐騙案,騙徒利用受害者被鎖喺門外嘅焦急心理,開出天價收費。呢類騙案數字按年急升 147%,手法通常係喺網上刊登虛假廣告,吸引急需開鎖嘅市民。移英港人若遇到緊急情況,建議預先搵定信譽良好嘅鎖匠,避免喺危急關頭被呢啲無良商人濫收費用,甚至令自己陷入財政困境。

The scary rise of locksmith scams: ‘I was shut out with my baby – and charged £2,200 to get back in’
A

Vocabulary 生字

epidemic

Noun名詞

流行病;(不良現象的)蔓延、氾濫

EN

The city is facing an epidemic of bicycle thefts recently.

呢個城市近期面臨單車盜竊案氾濫嘅問題。

shut out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

被拒諸門外;被鎖在外面

EN

I accidentally left my keys inside and was shut out of my apartment.

我唔小心將鎖匙留喺屋入面,結果被鎖喺公寓出面。

scam

Noun名詞

詐騙;騙局

EN

Be careful when you receive emails asking for your bank details, as it could be a scam.

收到要求提供銀行資料嘅電郵時要小心,因為可能係一場騙局。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 05:00

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中文導讀

Argentina 同 England 喺足球場上嘅對決,往往唔單止係一場體育賽事。由於 Falklands War 嘅歷史背景,加上 Maradona 昔日嘅 Hand of God 入球,呢兩隊波每次交手都會勾起兩國之間嘅歷史恩怨。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種體育背後嘅民族情緒,有助於更深入理解英國社會對歷史記憶嘅重視,以及足球文化點樣成為國民身份認同嘅一部分。

‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions
A

Vocabulary 生字

Revive

Verb動詞

復甦、重現、使再次流行

EN

The local community is trying to revive the old tradition of the summer street fair.

社區正嘗試令嗰個古老嘅夏季街頭市集傳統復甦。

Fixture

Noun名詞

(體育)賽事、固定比賽

EN

This match is the most anticipated fixture of the entire football season.

呢場比賽係成個足球賽季最令人期待嘅賽事。

Tension

Noun名詞

緊張局勢、矛盾

EN

There is a lot of tension between the two neighbors over the shared parking space.

嗰兩位鄰居因為共用泊車位而產生咗好多矛盾。

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football·
15 Jul, 01:16

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中文導讀

西班牙國家隊教練 Luis de la Fuente 對球隊喺 World Cup 決賽前嘅表現充滿信心,認為球隊狀態正值巔峰。雖然佢哋喺準決賽以壓倒性優勢擊敗強敵 France,但 Luis de la Fuente 依然要求球員保持謙虛,喺決賽前繼續提升戰術執行力,力求喺最後一戰交出完美表現。

‘Amazing’ Spain are peaking at right time for World Cup final, claims De la Fuente
A

Vocabulary 生字

Peak

Verb動詞

達到頂峰、處於最佳狀態

EN

Athletes usually train hard to ensure they peak just in time for the major competition.

運動員通常會努力訓練,確保自己喺大型比賽嗰陣達到最佳狀態。

Outplay

Verb動詞

表現勝過對手、技高一籌

EN

Our team managed to outplay their opponents by maintaining better possession of the ball throughout the match.

我哋隊波全場保持較好嘅控球權,成功喺表現上壓過對手。

Fancied

Adjective形容詞

被看好的、被認為有機會獲勝的

EN

The highly fancied candidate lost the election due to a last-minute shift in public opinion.

嗰位原本被睇好嘅候選人,因為民意喺最後一刻轉向而輸咗場選舉。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 00:18

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 帶領嘅 England 隊即將喺 Atlanta 迎戰 Argentina,爭奪 World Cup 決賽席位。Thomas Tuchel 強調對手 Argentina 擁有深厚歷史底蘊,球隊心理質素將會係勝負關鍵。呢場賽事唔單止係技術比拼,更係一場心理戰,Thomas Tuchel 認為 England 已經準備好迎接呢個挑戰,力求突破歷史包袱。

Thomas Tuchel: ‘Argentina will be fuelled by history – but we are ready’
A

Vocabulary 生字

fuelled

Adjective形容詞

受……推動、激發或支持

EN

The team's success was fuelled by their passion for the sport.

球隊嘅成功係由佢哋對運動嘅熱情所推動。

semi-final

Noun名詞

準決賽

EN

We managed to get tickets for the semi-final match next week.

我哋成功買到下星期準決賽嘅門票。

ready

Adjective形容詞

準備好嘅

EN

Make sure you are ready to leave by eight o'clock.

確保你八點鐘準備好出發。

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football·
15 Jul, 00:18

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 近日對 England 代表隊寄予厚望,認為球員具備獨特韌性,足以喺準決賽對抗 Messi 領軍嘅 Argentina。作為領隊,Thomas Tuchel 強調球隊喺關鍵時刻總能展現鬥志,呢種「special breed」嘅特質係球隊爭勝嘅關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場大戰唔單止係體育盛事,亦係觀察英國社會對國家隊期望同體育文化嘅好機會。

Thomas Tuchel trusts England’s ‘special breed’ to find a way past Messi’s Argentina
A

Vocabulary 生字

rise to the occasion

Idiom慣用語

在關鍵時刻表現出色,成功應對挑戰

EN

She was nervous before the presentation, but she managed to rise to the occasion and delivered a brilliant speech.

她在簡報前感到緊張,但最終成功克服壓力,發表了一場精彩的演講。

defending champion

Noun名詞

衛冕冠軍

EN

The defending champion played exceptionally well and successfully retained the title this year.

衛冕冠軍表現出色,今年成功保住了頭銜。

put up a fight

Idiom慣用語

奮力抵抗,努力爭取勝利

EN

Even though the team was trailing by two goals, they continued to put up a fight until the very last minute.

儘管球隊落後兩球,他們依然奮力抵抗,堅持到最後一分鐘。

The Guardian
football·
15 Jul, 00:01

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中文導讀

Pedro Porro 喺最近嘅賽事入面表現搶鏡,原本佢嘅職責係負責防守,要全力牽制 France 嘅強大進攻火力,點知佢唔單止防守穩健,仲喺進攻端射入關鍵入球,協助 Spain 再次擊敗 France。呢場賽事證明咗現代全能後衛嘅價值,唔單止要識守,仲要識得喺關鍵時刻挺身而出,為球隊奠定勝局,係近期球壇相當值得留意嘅戰術轉變。

Pedro Porro turns from defender to destroyer as Spain outwit France once more
A

Vocabulary 生字

shackle

Verb動詞

束縛、限制、牽制

EN

The new regulations will shackle the growth of small businesses.

新法規將會限制小型企業嘅發展。

vaunted

Adjective形容詞

被吹捧嘅、被誇大嘅、備受讚譽嘅

EN

Despite the vaunted reputation of the restaurant, the food was quite disappointing.

儘管呢間餐廳名氣好大,但食物質素其實幾令人失望。

outwit

Verb動詞

以智取勝、比人更機靈

EN

The experienced detective managed to outwit the thief during the interrogation.

經驗豐富嘅偵探喺審問期間成功以智取勝,令小偷露出馬腳。