Mon, Jul 20· 7月20日

45 stories · 135 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
20 Jul, 21:42

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中文導讀

Fifa 近日針對 World Cup 決賽期間發生嘅衝突展開調查,當中 Leandro Paredes 喺賽後領紅牌。除咗球員紀律問題,Fifa 亦正審視場內出現涉及 Falklands 嘅橫額。呢類國際賽事嘅紀律調查,除咗影響球員參賽資格,亦反映體育賽事中政治符號所引發嘅爭議,值得移英港人留意體育界點樣處理呢類敏感議題。

Argentina players face bans as Fifa opens investigation into World Cup final brawls
A

Vocabulary 生字

investigation

Noun名詞

調查

EN

The police are conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire.

警方正就火警起因進行調查。

banner

Noun名詞

橫額、標語牌

EN

The protesters held up a large banner to express their demands.

示威者舉起一幅大橫額以表達訴求。

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對抗

EN

There was a brief clash between the two groups of supporters outside the stadium.

體育館外兩批支持者之間發生了短暫衝突。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Jul, 21:24

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中文導讀

環法單車賽選手 Vingegaard 同埋 Pogacar 近日面臨 International Testing Agency 嘅突擊藥檢。由於檢測時間喺凌晨時段,需要獲得 Paris 法官特別授權先可以進行。呢類針對頂尖運動員嘅深夜抽檢,反映反禁藥機構為咗確保賽事公平,監管力度已經變得非常嚴格,亦顯示職業運動員嘅私隱權喺反禁藥條例下受到一定限制。

Vingegaard and Pogacar’s night-time doping tests authorised by Paris judge
A

Vocabulary 生字

authorise

Verb動詞

授權、批准

EN

The manager must authorise all overtime requests before they are processed.

所有超時工作申請喺處理前,必須先經經理授權。

petition

Verb動詞

正式請求、請願

EN

Local residents decided to petition the council for a new pedestrian crossing.

當地居民決定向議會請願,要求增設行人過路處。

window

Noun名詞

特定時間段、空檔

EN

There is a short window of opportunity to apply for this discount before the sale ends.

喺減價結束前,有一個短暫嘅機會窗口可以申請呢個折扣。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Jul, 20:51

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 近日公佈佢嘅內閣陣容,強調要為民眾「重燃希望」。雖然新政府承諾會帶來改變,但 Andy Burnham 同時強調喺經濟政策上必須保持審慎。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個舉動反映地方政府正嘗試喺推動改革同財政紀律之間攞平衡,值得留意呢種管治方針會點樣影響未來嘅公共服務同經濟發展。

Andy Burnham vows to ‘bring back hope’ as he unveils his cabinet
A

Vocabulary 生字

vow

Verb動詞

發誓、鄭重承諾

EN

The local council vowed to improve the quality of public parks in the neighborhood.

地方議會承諾會改善社區內公園嘅質素。

prudent

Adjective形容詞

審慎的、精明的

EN

It is prudent to save some money for unexpected expenses every month.

每個月儲起一筆錢應付突發開支係好審慎嘅做法。

deliver

Verb動詞

實現、履行(承諾或結果)

EN

The new manager promised to deliver better results for the team by the end of the year.

新經理承諾喺年底前為團隊帶來更好嘅業績。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Jul, 20:12

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中文導讀

英國政壇近日出現「放風戰」,Labour 陣營內部為咗爭取進入 Andy Burnham 嘅內閣團隊,展開激烈遊說。最終由 John Healey 出任 Chancellor 嘅決定令唔少黨內人士大感意外。呢場人事角力反映出 Labour 內部權力結構嘅暗湧,亦顯示出黨內高層對未來施政方向嘅分歧,對移英港人嚟講,了解呢類政治博弈有助掌握英國政局嘅最新動向。

Briefing wars: how Labour ministers tried, and failed, to get into Burnham’s cabinet
A

Vocabulary 生字

Lobbying

Noun名詞

遊說;為爭取某項決定而進行嘅活動

EN

The local community is lobbying the council for a new playground in the park.

社區居民正向市議會遊說,希望喺公園增設新遊樂場。

Insider

Noun名詞

圈內人;知情者

EN

According to an insider, the company is planning to launch a new product next month.

據一位圈內人透露,公司計劃下個月推出新產品。

Fierce

Adjective形容詞

激烈嘅;強烈嘅

EN

There was fierce competition for the job vacancy among the applicants.

申請人之間為咗呢個職位空缺展開咗激烈競爭。

The Guardian
football·
20 Jul, 20:05

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中文導讀

Spain 喺今次 World Cup 表現出色,以絕對優勢奪冠。Luis de la Fuente 帶領嘅球隊雖然贏咗比賽,但佢哋並未因此自滿,反而將目光放喺即將到來嘅賽事。呢篇報道回顧咗球隊慶祝奪冠嘅細節,亦反映出頂尖運動員追求持續進步嘅心態,對移英港人嚟講,呢種專注目標嘅態度好值得參考。

A big red speaker, Louis Vuitton trophy trunks and a tattoo bet – how Spain celebrated World Cup win
A

Vocabulary 生字

margin

Noun名詞

差距、幅度

EN

The candidate won the election by a significant margin.

該候選人以顯著的差距贏得選舉。

satisfied

Adjective形容詞

滿意的、滿足的

EN

Are you satisfied with the quality of the service provided?

你對所提供的服務品質感到滿意嗎?

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Many local players signed up for the annual tennis tournament.

許多本地球員報名參加了年度網球錦標賽。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Jul, 19:51

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 嘅團隊正密切關注財政狀況,雖然 Keir Starmer 委任財政大臣後市場反應平穩,但英國政府依然面臨極大挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個財政緊縮嘅局面可能會影響公共服務同稅務政策,大家需要留意政府後續嘅經濟措施,睇下會唔會對日常生活開支造成壓力,畢竟呢個係一個充滿變數嘅關鍵時期。

‘We need to be careful’: Andy Burnham’s team keenly aware of fiscal tightrope
A

Vocabulary 生字

fiscal

Adjective形容詞

財政的;會計的

EN

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

由於成本上升,這間公司正面臨困難的財政年度。

tightrope

Noun名詞

鋼索;比喻極度危險或需要謹慎處理的局面

EN

Balancing work and family life can feel like walking a tightrope.

平衡工作與家庭生活感覺就像在走鋼索一樣。

peril

Noun名詞

巨大的危險;險境

EN

The hikers were in great peril when the storm suddenly hit the mountain.

當暴風雨突然襲擊山區時,遠足者處於極大的危險之中。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Jul, 19:27

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 籌組新內閣,Andy Burnham 嘅動向備受關注。呢份名單決定咗未來政府喺 Treasury 同 Home Office 等關鍵部門嘅政策走向。對於移英港人嚟講,了解邊位官員掌管邊個部門,有助於掌握英國未來嘅經濟同移民政策變動,係適應當地生活嘅重要資訊。

Andy Burnham’s first Labour cabinet: who’s in and who’s out?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cabinet

Noun名詞

內閣;櫥櫃

EN

The prime minister met with the cabinet to discuss the new economic policy.

首相與內閣成員會面,討論新嘅經濟政策。

Department

Noun名詞

部門;學系

EN

I need to contact the human resources department regarding my contract.

我需要聯絡人力資源部處理我份合約。

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·
20 Jul, 19:15

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中文導讀

Kevin Keegan 係英國足球史上嘅傳奇人物,佢職業生涯效力過 Liverpool 同 Newcastle,亦曾代表 England 出賽,後來更擔任國家隊領隊。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢喺球壇嘅輝煌成就,對於鍾意英國足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,認識呢位球星嘅經歷,有助了解英國體育歷史同埋佢對當地足球發展嘅深遠影響。

Kevin Keegan obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the local newspaper to learn about the life of the retired teacher.

我睇咗報紙入面嘅訃聞,去了解呢位退休老師嘅生平。

Legendary

Adjective形容詞

傳奇的;名聲顯赫的

EN

The legendary musician gave a final performance that left the audience in tears.

呢位傳奇音樂家進行咗最後一場演出,令觀眾感動落淚。

Manage

Verb動詞

管理;經營;擔任領隊

EN

She was hired to manage the new branch of the company in the city center.

佢被聘請去管理公司喺市中心嘅新分店。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Jul, 19:12

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中文導讀

F1 賽車近期陷入技術爭議,車手對於賽車嘅能源部署過度依賴電腦演算法感到不滿。呢種由電腦主導嘅操控模式,被批評令 Spa-Francorchamps 等經典賽道嘅比賽變得沉悶,削弱咗車手嘅技術發揮空間。對於鍾意賽車嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場關於「人腦對決電腦」嘅討論,反映咗科技點樣改變運動賽事嘅本質,亦令車迷開始反思賽車運動嘅觀賞性。

F1’s algorithms spark driver fury as numbers neuter thrills of Spa-Francorchamps
A

Vocabulary 生字

dictate

Verb動詞

支配、決定、發號施令

EN

The weather often dictates our weekend plans.

天氣往往決定咗我哋週末嘅計劃。

neuter

Verb動詞

削弱、使失去效力

EN

New regulations have neutered the effectiveness of the original policy.

新法規已經削弱咗原本政策嘅效力。

deployment

Noun名詞

部署、調配

EN

The company is planning the deployment of new software across all departments.

公司正計劃喺所有部門部署新軟件。

The Guardian
news·
20 Jul, 19:10

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中文導讀

Rotherham 居民 Joshua Kerry 因涉及前國會議員 Ann Widdecombe 嘅命案而被落案起訴。由於 Ann Widdecombe 曾係資深政治人物,佢喺 Devon 嘅住所被發現遺體後,事件引起社會高度關注。警方目前已正式控告 Joshua Kerry 謀殺罪,案件正進入司法程序,反映英國社會對公眾人物安全嘅重視。

Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe
A

Vocabulary 生字

charged

Verb動詞

被控告;被起訴

EN

The suspect was charged with theft after the police gathered enough evidence.

警方收集足夠證據後,該名疑犯被控告盜竊罪。

politician

Noun名詞

政治人物;政客

EN

It is important for a politician to listen to the concerns of local residents.

政治人物聆聽當地居民嘅訴求係好重要嘅。

residence

Noun名詞

住所;住宅

EN

You need to provide proof of residence when applying for a new bank account.

申請新銀行戶口時,你需要提供住址證明。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Jul, 18:00

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中文導讀

England 欖球隊球員近日公開批評 Nations Championship 嘅賽制安排。由於球員需要喺連續幾個週末,奔波於三個唔同洲份進行 Test matches,呢種極高強度嘅長途飛行同比賽節奏,被球員形容為 brutal。呢件事反映咗職業運動員喺國際賽期下,面對嘅體能負荷同旅遊壓力已經去到臨界點,亦引起外界關注體育賽事安排係咪過分商業化,忽略咗運動員嘅健康同休息需要。

England players question ‘brutal’ travel demands in Nations Championship format
A

Vocabulary 生字

brutal

Adjective形容詞

殘酷的、嚴苛的、極度艱苦的

EN

The weather was absolutely brutal during our hiking trip, with freezing winds and heavy rain.

我哋去行山嗰陣天氣簡直係惡劣到極點,又凍又大雨。

successive

Adjective形容詞

連續的、接連的

EN

She has won the championship for three successive years.

佢已經連續三年贏得冠軍。

format

Noun名詞

格式、編排、形式

EN

The new meeting format allows everyone to share their ideas more efficiently.

呢個新嘅會議形式令每個人都可以更有效率咁分享意見。

The Guardian
football·
20 Jul, 18:00

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中文導讀

Rodri 喺球場上嘅表現一直係球隊嘅核心,呢篇報道深入分析佢點樣透過精準傳球同埋無球跑動,喺大型賽事中掌控比賽節奏。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢篇文唔單止係講緊 Rodri 嘅個人數據,更加係拆解現代足球戰術嘅重要參考,睇得出點解佢被視為球場上嘅「節拍器」。

Spain’s metronome: the statistics behind Rodri’s superb World Cup campaign
A

Vocabulary 生字

metronome

Noun名詞

節拍器;比喻節奏穩定、精準嘅人或事物

EN

The experienced manager acts as a metronome for the team, keeping everyone focused and on track.

呢位經驗豐富嘅經理就好似團隊嘅節拍器咁,令每個人都保持專注同埋進度。

supreme

Adjective形容詞

至高無上嘅;極度嘅;卓越嘅

EN

The chef is known for his supreme skill in preparing traditional local dishes.

呢位廚師以佢烹調傳統地道菜式嘅卓越技巧而聞名。

crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要嘅;關鍵性嘅

EN

It is crucial to check the weather forecast before planning your weekend hiking trip.

喺計劃週末行山行程之前,睇天氣預報係至關重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
20 Jul, 17:45

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中文導讀

2026 World Cup 雖然喺球場上表現唔錯,但背後涉及嘅醜聞同妥協令賽事蒙上陰影。呢篇評論指出,賽事嘅成功唔單止睇球賽精彩程度,仲要睇主辦方嘅道德標準。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類國際體育盛事背後嘅政治角力同商業運作,往往反映咗主辦國嘅管治質素,值得大家深思。

The 2026 World Cup was full of spectacle, scandal and compromise
A

Vocabulary 生字

Spectacle

Noun名詞

壯觀場面、奇觀

EN

The fireworks display was a magnificent spectacle that attracted thousands of people.

煙花匯演係一場壯觀嘅表演,吸引咗成千上萬嘅人。

Scandal

Noun名詞

醜聞、令人震驚嘅事

EN

The company was involved in a financial scandal that ruined its reputation.

嗰間公司捲入咗一宗金融醜聞,令佢哋聲譽掃地。

Compromise

Noun名詞

妥協、折衷方案

EN

After hours of discussion, both sides finally reached a reasonable compromise.

經過幾個鐘嘅討論,雙方終於達成咗一個合理嘅妥協方案。

The Guardian
football·
20 Jul, 17:24

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中文導讀

《The Guardian》近日刊登咗一系列讀者來信,討論議題相當廣泛,由Barney Ronay對World Cup賽事報道嘅評價,到England足球隊嘅表現,甚至涉及前任首相嘅資金來源、網絡安全人才需求,以及餐廳服務態度等生活觀察。呢類讀者投書欄目反映咗英國公眾對時政同社會現象嘅關注,亦係移英港人了解當地民意風向同社會討論焦點嘅一個好窗口,值得大家留意。

The top scorer for World Cup coverage
A

Vocabulary 生字

Coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報道;覆蓋範圍

EN

The local newspaper provided extensive coverage of the community festival.

本地報紙對社區節日進行咗廣泛嘅報道。

Fund

Verb動詞

資助;提供資金

EN

They are trying to raise money to fund the new library project.

佢哋正嘗試籌款以資助新圖書館項目。

Chatty

Adjective形容詞

鍾意傾偈嘅;健談嘅

EN

The taxi driver was very chatty during the long drive to the airport.

去機場嘅長途車程入面,位的士司機好健談。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Jul, 16:34

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中文導讀

英國政壇近期氣氛緊張,Keir Starmer 喺面對各方壓力下,依然保持冷靜。Andy Burnham 頻繁出入 No 10,令外界猜測佢係咪準備好接手處理棘手嘅政策難題。呢種高層人事流動同政策承諾嘅反覆,反映英國政府正處於關鍵時刻,民眾亦開始關注呢啲變動會點樣影響未來嘅管治穩定性。

No tears from Keir as Burnham strolls into No 10 with the clock already ticking
A

Vocabulary 生字

turnover

Noun名詞

人員流動率;更替

EN

The company is struggling with a high staff turnover rate this year.

間公司今年正為高員工流動率而煩惱。

stroll

Verb動詞

漫步;輕鬆地走

EN

We decided to stroll through the park after finishing our lunch.

食完午飯後,我哋決定喺公園散步。

ticking

Adjective形容詞

(時間)滴答作響;(期限)迫近

EN

With the deadline ticking away, I need to finish this report as soon as possible.

隨住限期迫近,我需要盡快完成份報告。

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football·
20 Jul, 16:20

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中文導讀

Kevin Keegan 喺 Newcastle 嘅職業生涯充滿戲劇性,無論係球員定領隊時期,佢都為球會注入咗無比活力,令球迷印象深刻。呢篇報道回顧佢同球會之間嗰種愛恨交纏嘅關係,解釋點解佢喺當地人心目中地位咁特殊,亦反映咗足球文化點樣連結一個城市嘅情感。

Joy, tears and tension: Kevin Keegan’s three-part Newcastle stay was gripping
A

Vocabulary 生字

vivid

Adjective形容詞

生動的、鮮明的

EN

She gave a vivid description of her holiday in the countryside.

佢好生動咁描述咗佢喺鄉郊嘅假期。

gripping

Adjective形容詞

引人入勝的、扣人心弦的

EN

The novel has a gripping plot that keeps you reading until the end.

呢本小說情節好引人入勝,令你忍唔住一直睇到最後。

stint

Noun名詞

一段工作時間、一段經歷

EN

He had a short stint as a volunteer at the local library.

佢曾經喺當地圖書館做過一陣子義工。

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sport·
20 Jul, 16:05

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中文導讀

Bryson DeChambeau 喺 The Open 賽事期間,因為不滿被罰兩桿而表現出負面情緒,引起外界討論。呢件事反映出佢嘅性格同埋行事風格,點樣影響高爾夫球界對佢嘅評價。對於唔少高爾夫球愛好者嚟講,Bryson DeChambeau 雖然帶嚟話題性,但佢嘅誇張言行係咪值得大眾包容,成為咗近期體育界嘅熱門議題。

DeChambeau moves the dial for golf but is his posturing and pantomime worth the hassle?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Petulant

Adjective形容詞

任性嘅、脾氣暴躁嘅(通常指成年人好似細路仔咁發脾氣)

EN

He was being petulant when he didn't get his own way at the meeting.

佢喺會議上因為意見唔被採納而表現得好任性。

Justified

Adjective形容詞

合理嘅、正當嘅

EN

The manager felt that the decision to dismiss the employee was fully justified.

經理認為解僱該員工嘅決定係完全合理嘅。

Hassle

Noun名詞

麻煩、困難、煩擾

EN

It is such a hassle to renew my driving licence online.

喺網上續領駕駛執照真係好麻煩。

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football·
20 Jul, 16:02

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中文導讀

Kevin Keegan 喺足球界嘅成就往往被 1996 年嗰場情緒激動嘅記者會掩蓋。作為英格蘭前領隊,佢球員時期嘅表現其實極具開創性,係當時嘅超級巨星。呢篇報道提醒大家,唔好只係記得佢嘅失控時刻,而係要重新審視佢對足球運動嘅卓越貢獻,還原佢作為傳奇球員同領隊嘅歷史地位。

A pioneer and a superstar, Kevin Keegan’s achievements were extraordinary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pioneer

Noun名詞

先驅、開拓者

EN

She was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy, developing new technologies that changed the industry.

佢係再生能源領域嘅先驅,研發出改變成個行業嘅新技術。

Obscure

Verb動詞

遮蔽、掩蓋、使模糊

EN

The thick fog began to obscure the view of the mountains.

濃霧開始遮蔽咗望向山脈嘅視線。

Remarkable

Adjective形容詞

非凡的、顯著的

EN

It is a remarkable achievement to learn a new language fluently in just one year.

喺短短一年內流利掌握一門新語言,係一項非凡嘅成就。

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football·
20 Jul, 15:28

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中文導讀

英國足球界傳奇人物 Kevin Keegan 近日離世,享年 75 歲。佢喺 1970 年代效力 Liverpool 期間表現極為出色,係球隊奪冠嘅核心成員,後來更擔任 England 同 Newcastle 嘅領隊,對英國足球發展影響深遠。佢嘅離世令唔少球迷感到惋惜,亦標誌住一個足球時代嘅終結。

Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75
A

Vocabulary 生字

legend

Noun名詞

傳奇人物;極具影響力嘅人

EN

She is a legend in the local community for her decades of volunteer work.

佢因為幾十年嚟嘅義務工作,喺社區入面被視為傳奇人物。

serial

Adjective形容詞

連續嘅;慣性嘅(常用於形容重複發生嘅事)

EN

The company is a serial offender when it comes to missing project deadlines.

呢間公司喺項目延期方面係慣犯。

manager

Noun名詞

經理;主管;領隊

EN

I need to speak with the store manager about a refund for this faulty item.

我需要同店舖經理傾吓點樣退返呢件有瑕疵嘅貨品。

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football·
20 Jul, 15:21

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中文導讀

西班牙國家隊喺 World Cup 奪冠後凱旋回國,預計超過一百萬名球迷會湧入 Madrid 市中心參與慶祝活動。呢場盛事反映當地足球文化嘅狂熱程度,亦係當地近期最大型嘅公眾聚集。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類大型慶祝活動通常會令交通極度擠塞,若果身處當地,記得留意交通安排同埋人流管制措施,避免行程受阻。

More than a million people expected at Spain’s World Cup celebration in Madrid
A

Vocabulary 生字

descend on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

大批湧入、突然到達某處

EN

Thousands of tourists descend on the coastal town every summer.

每年夏天都有成千上萬嘅遊客湧入呢個海邊小鎮。

triumphant

Adjective形容詞

凱旋的、勝利的

EN

The team returned home to a triumphant welcome after winning the championship.

球隊贏得冠軍後,凱旋回國並受到熱烈歡迎。

celebration

Noun名詞

慶祝活動

EN

We are planning a small celebration for my friend's birthday this weekend.

我哋計劃緊呢個週末為朋友嘅生日搞個小型慶祝活動。

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news·
20 Jul, 15:19

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中文導讀

James Desborough 喺 HMP Exeter 等候審訊期間,涉嫌勒死同倉囚犯 Steven Kempster。呢單案件揭示咗監獄管理同囚犯安全嘅隱憂,Winchester crown court 嘅陪審團正審視相關證據。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類案件反映咗英國司法系統對監獄暴力事件嘅關注,亦提醒大家留意英國刑事司法制度嘅運作。

Double murder accused strangled HMP Exeter cellmate while awaiting trial
A

Vocabulary 生字

Accused

Noun名詞

被控告者;被告

EN

The accused was released on bail until the next court hearing.

被告獲准保釋,直到下一次法庭聆訊。

Strangle

Verb動詞

勒死;掐死

EN

The safety device is designed to prevent the cord from strangling the child.

呢個安全裝置係設計嚟防止繩索勒住小朋友。

Convicted

Adjective / Verb形容詞 / 動詞

被判有罪的;判決有罪

EN

He was convicted of the crime after the jury reviewed all the evidence.

陪審團審閱所有證據後,佢被判有罪。

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football·
20 Jul, 15:12

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中文導讀

近期 World Cup 終於落幕,呢場賽事被形容為一場為博取關注而進行嘅「絕望式爭奪」。對於唔少足球迷嚟講,今屆賽事嘅結束方式顯得相當倉促同混亂。作為移英港人,留意呢類體育評論可以幫大家更深入了解英國媒體點樣評價大型賽事嘅組織同社會影響,亦係融入當地文化討論嘅好切入點。

A desperate grab for attention. This is the way the World Cup ends
A

Vocabulary 生字

Desperate

Adjective形容詞

絕望的、極度渴望的

EN

He made a desperate attempt to catch the last train home.

佢為咗趕搭尾班車返屋企,做咗一次絕望嘅嘗試。

Attention

Noun名詞

注意、關注

EN

The new policy is designed to draw attention to environmental issues.

呢項新政策旨在引起大眾對環境議題嘅關注。

End

Verb動詞

結束、終結

EN

The meeting will end at five o'clock sharp.

會議將會喺五點正準時結束。

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football·
20 Jul, 15:01

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中文導讀

Rodri 喺球場上嘅影響力往往難以用數據量化,佢嘅強項在於對空間嘅精準掌控,令隊友表現更出色。呢篇報道分析咗 Rodri 點樣喺 Spain 嘅戰術體系入面扮演核心角色,即使佢嘅踢法唔係最搶眼,但絕對係球隊運作嘅靈魂。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢篇文深入剖析咗呢位中場大將點樣透過「存在感」去主宰比賽節奏,係了解現代足球戰術嘅好教材。

Rodri’s redemption story leaves stars in the shadow of Spain’s great controller
A

Vocabulary 生字

indefinable

Adjective形容詞

難以定義的;無法描述的

EN

There was an indefinable quality about the house that made me feel uneasy.

這間屋有一種難以言喻的特質,令我覺得不安。

controller

Noun名詞

控制者;管理者;控制器

EN

The air traffic controller is responsible for the safety of all flights in the area.

航空交通管制員負責該區域所有航班的安全。

redemption

Noun名詞

救贖;補償;贖回

EN

After years of failure, winning the championship was his moment of redemption.

經歷多年失敗後,贏得冠軍是他獲得救贖的時刻。

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football·
20 Jul, 15:00

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中文導讀

Chelsea 近期落實由 Manchester United 簽入法國前鋒 Melvine Malard,合約為期四年,轉會費約 850,000 英鎊。Melvine Malard 轉會後公開表示渴望為球隊贏取更多獎盃。對於關注英國女子足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次轉會反映咗頂級球會喺轉會市場嘅積極部署,亦顯示咗 Melvine Malard 對未來賽季嘅雄心壯志。

Melvine Malard hungry for trophies after joining Chelsea from Manchester United
A

Vocabulary 生字

signing

Noun名詞

簽約球員或合約簽署

EN

The club is excited about their latest signing for the upcoming season.

球會對佢哋為嚟緊賽季簽入嘅新球員感到好興奮。

trophy

Noun名詞

獎盃、獎項

EN

The team worked hard all year to bring home the championship trophy.

球隊全年努力訓練,目標係將冠軍獎盃帶返屋企。

forward

Noun名詞

前鋒(運動術語)

EN

She has been playing as a forward since she joined the local football club.

自從加入咗地區足球會之後,佢一直擔任前鋒位置。

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football·
20 Jul, 14:55

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 執教 England 國家隊嘅方針備受爭議,評論認為佢過分依賴體力化嘅傳統踢法,忽略咗球員嘅技術優勢。對於鍾意睇英超或者關心 England 足球發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場關於戰術改革嘅討論,反映咗英國體育界對於「傳統」與「創新」之間嘅拉鋸,亦係融入當地足球文化嘅熱門話題。

Tuchel is clinging to an outdated English style – he must let players take risks
A

Vocabulary 生字

outdated

Adjective形容詞

過時的、不合時宜的

EN

The company needs to update its outdated software to improve efficiency.

呢間公司需要更新佢哋過時嘅軟件,以提升效率。

rely on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

依賴、依靠

EN

Many commuters rely on public transport to get to work every day.

好多通勤人士每日都係靠公共交通工具返工。

embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(新觀念或變化)

EN

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

要喺職場保持競爭力,欣然接受新科技係好重要嘅。

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football·
20 Jul, 14:48

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中文導讀

Argentina 同 Spain 喺 World Cup 決賽後爆發激烈衝突,場面極度混亂。呢單新聞反映咗頂級體育賽事背後嘅情緒管理問題,亦令外界關注球員喺高壓賽事後嘅紀律操守。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞除咗係茶餘飯後嘅話題,亦係觀察英國社會點樣處理大型活動秩序同公眾情緒嘅一個切入點。

Gangs of New Jersey: how the World Cup final descended into ugly scenes between Argentina and Spain
A

Vocabulary 生字

aftermath

Noun名詞

(災難、事件後的)餘波、後果

EN

The city is still recovering in the aftermath of the severe storm.

呢個城市仲喺強烈風暴嘅餘波中恢復緊。

descend

Verb動詞

陷入(某種狀態,通常指變壞)

EN

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

經理拒絕咗個建議之後,會議陷入咗爭吵之中。

showpiece

Noun名詞

最精彩嘅部分、重頭戲

EN

The final match is the showpiece of the entire tournament.

決賽係成個錦標賽嘅重頭戲。

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politics·
20 Jul, 14:43

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 喺 Downing Street 發表咗佢擔任首相後嘅首場演講,提出咗「circuit breaker for Britain」嘅概念,並制定咗長達 10 年嘅施政藍圖。呢場演講唔單止係佢嘅政治宣言,更反映咗新政府未來點樣應對英國當前嘅經濟同社會挑戰,對移英港人嚟講,了解呢套方針對於預判未來政策走向同生活環境變化相當重要。

Six highlights from Andy Burnham’s first Downing Street speech
A

Vocabulary 生字

Highlight

Noun名詞

最精彩嘅部分、重點

EN

The highlight of our trip was visiting the local food market.

我哋呢趟旅程最精彩嘅部分就係去咗當地嘅食品市場。

Set out

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

詳細闡述、列明(計劃或想法)

EN

The contract clearly sets out the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.

份合約清楚列明咗租賃協議嘅條款同細則。

Stall

Noun名詞

立場、態度(常用於 set out one's stall,即表明立場)

EN

During the meeting, she set out her stall regarding the new project proposal.

喺會議期間,佢表明咗自己對新項目建議書嘅立場。

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football·
20 Jul, 14:30

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中文導讀

雖然 Argentina 喺 World Cup 決賽輸咗畀 Spain,但當地傳媒依然高度評價 Scaloni 帶領嘅國家隊。呢篇報道反映出,即使球隊未能奪冠,只要表現出眾,依然可以贏得國民尊重。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種「雖敗猶榮」嘅體育精神,亦係了解當地社會點樣評價競爭同失敗嘅一個好切入點。

‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat
A

Vocabulary 生字

reproach

Noun名詞

責備、指責;「beyond reproach」意指無可指責、無懈可擊。

EN

Her professional conduct throughout the project was beyond reproach.

佢喺成個項目期間嘅專業表現都係無懈可擊。

admit

Verb動詞

承認(通常指承認事實或錯誤)。

EN

It is difficult to admit that you have made a mistake in front of your colleagues.

喺同事面前承認自己犯錯係一件難事。

defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、戰敗。

EN

The team learned a lot from their defeat in the final match of the season.

嗰支球隊從季尾最後一場比賽嘅失敗中學到好多嘢。

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sport·
20 Jul, 14:14

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中文導讀

高爾夫球手 Bryson DeChambeau 近日捲入爭議,事緣佢喺 The Open 賽事期間被判罰兩桿,隨即同 R&A 官員發生激烈爭執。據報 Bryson DeChambeau 當時威脅會致電 Donald Trump 介入事件。呢件事引起體育界關注,除咗反映運動員對賽事判決嘅不滿,亦令人關注運動員點樣處理同賽會嘅衝突,以及將政治人物捲入體育糾紛嘅影響。

DeChambeau accused of threatening to call Trump in row over Open penalty
A

Vocabulary 生字

Accuse

Verb動詞

指控、控告

EN

The manager accused the employee of being late for work every day.

經理指控該員工每天上班遲到。

Threaten

Verb動詞

威脅、恐嚇

EN

The landlord threatened to evict the tenants if they did not pay the rent on time.

房東威脅如果租客不準時交租,就會將他們趕走。

Row

Noun名詞

爭吵、糾紛

EN

The couple had a heated row about how to manage their household budget.

這對夫婦為了如何管理家庭預算而發生了激烈的爭吵。

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football·
20 Jul, 13:30

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中文導讀

Spain 國家隊喺 World Cup 奪冠,當地媒體形容呢場勝利係一次「獨特嘅集體體驗」。呢場賽事唔單止係體育成就,更係凝聚國民嘅重要時刻。喺英國生活嘅大家,可以留意呢類體育盛事點樣透過媒體敘事,去塑造一個國家嘅團結感同民族自豪感,呢種社會氛圍喺英國亦相當常見。

‘A unique collective experience’: Spain media hail team’s World Cup triumph
A

Vocabulary 生字

Bask

Verb動詞

沉浸於(喜悅、讚美等);曬太陽

EN

The team spent the afternoon basking in the glory of their recent victory.

隊伍花咗成個下晝沉浸喺勝利嘅喜悅之中。

Collective

Adjective形容詞

集體的;共同的

EN

We need a collective effort to keep the neighbourhood clean and tidy.

我哋需要集體努力,先可以保持社區清潔整齊。

Triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的成功;勝利

EN

Finishing the marathon was a personal triumph for her after months of training.

經過幾個月嘅訓練,跑完馬拉松對佢嚟講係一次個人嘅重大勝利。

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sport·
20 Jul, 12:50

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中文導讀

England 嘅板球隊目前面臨發展分歧,白球賽事成績亮眼,但紅球 Test 賽事嘅領導層卻出現真空。隨住 Ben Stokes 離任,Brendon McCullum 嘅留任策略令外界關注未來 Test 隊伍嘅選帥難題。呢個現象反映出 England 板球界喺兩種賽制之間嘅資源同人才分配矛盾,對於鍾意睇板球嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解當地體育管理文化嘅好機會。

England’s white-ball success risks baking in a divide with future Test setup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Candidate

Noun名詞

候選人、求職者

EN

The company is interviewing a strong candidate for the manager position.

公司正喺度面試一位好有實力嘅經理職位候選人。

Divide

Noun名詞

分歧、鴻溝

EN

There is a growing divide between the two generations regarding technology use.

兩代人喺使用科技方面嘅分歧越嚟越大。

Setup

Noun名詞

組織、架構、安排

EN

The office setup is designed to encourage teamwork and communication.

呢個辦公室嘅架構設計係為咗鼓勵團隊合作同溝通。

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football·
20 Jul, 12:45

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中文導讀

英超轉會市場近日相當活躍,Aston Villa 成功以 3800 萬英鎊簽入 Wolves 嘅 João Gomes,補強中場實力。與此同時,Manchester United 正密切留意 Newcastle 嘅 Lewis Hall 同 Fulham 嘅 Antonee Robinson,顯示球會正積極物色合適人選,為未來賽季調整陣容,球迷要留意呢幾位球員嘅動向。

João Gomes seals £38m Aston Villa move, Hall and Robinson on Manchester United list
A

Vocabulary 生字

seal

Verb動詞

確定、達成(協議或交易)

EN

The company managed to seal the deal after months of negotiations.

經過幾個月嘅談判,間公司終於成功達成呢單交易。

monitor

Verb動詞

監控、密切留意

EN

You should monitor your bank account regularly to ensure there are no unauthorized transactions.

你應該定期檢查你嘅銀行戶口,確保冇任何未經授權嘅交易。

adjust

Verb動詞

調整、適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to a new work environment when you start a job.

當你開始一份新工作時,需要時間去適應新嘅工作環境。

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politics·
20 Jul, 12:37

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中文導讀

Reform UK 黨魁 Nigel Farage 因為未有申報禮物而受到國會調查,黨內議員 Sarah Pochin 就批評呢場調查係「kangaroo court」,即係指控程序唔公正、純粹係政治迫害。呢件事反映出 Reform UK 同 Westminster 傳統建制派之間嘅矛盾日益加深,亦顯示出英國政壇對於議員申報利益嘅監管標準,正成為各黨派互相攻擊嘅焦點,值得移英港人留意政壇動向。

Investigation of Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts is ‘kangaroo court’, says Reform MP
A

Vocabulary 生字

Undeclared

Adjective形容詞

未申報的;未公開的

EN

You must pay tax on any undeclared income from your side business.

你必須為任何未申報的副業收入繳稅。

Vicious

Adjective形容詞

惡毒的;兇殘的;劇烈的

EN

The two neighbors were involved in a vicious argument over the garden fence.

那兩位鄰居因為花園圍欄的問題發生了激烈的爭吵。

Desperate

Adjective形容詞

孤注一擲的;極度渴望的;絕望的

EN

The company made a desperate attempt to save the business from bankruptcy.

這間公司為了挽救業務免於破產,採取了孤注一擲的行動。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Jul, 12:19

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中文導讀

英國政壇出現重大變動,Andy Burnham 接替 Keir Starmer 出任英國首相。佢隨即前往 Downing Street 籌組新內閣。對於移英港人嚟講,呢次權力交接標誌住執政黨政策方向可能出現調整,建議大家密切留意新內閣對經濟、稅務及移民政策嘅具體方針,呢啲變動將會直接影響大家喺英國生活嘅規劃。

Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles
A

Vocabulary 生字

appoint

Verb動詞

委任、任命

EN

The board decided to appoint a new manager to oversee the daily operations.

董事會決定委任一位新經理嚟監督日常運作。

cabinet

Noun名詞

內閣(政府);櫥櫃(家具)

EN

I need to buy a new wooden cabinet to store all my kitchen utensils.

我需要買個新木櫃嚟擺放我所有廚房用具。

take over

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

接管、接手

EN

She will take over the project after her colleague goes on maternity leave.

佢同事放產假之後,佢就會接手呢個項目。

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news·
20 Jul, 12:01

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中文導讀

倫敦近日發生一宗駭人命案,一名女子 Kirandeep Kaur 喺睡夢中被刺身亡,當時佢嘅丈夫同嬰兒亦喺身邊。涉案男子已被落案起訴謀殺罪。Kirandeep Kaur 嘅母親現正極力爭取將女兒遺體運返印度安葬。呢類家庭暴力及嚴重罪案引起當地社區關注,亦提醒移英港人喺處理鄰里或家庭糾紛時,必須提高警覺並善用當地求助資源。

Mother pleads for return of body of Indian woman killed as she slept in London
A

Vocabulary 生字

plead

Verb動詞

懇求、請求

EN

The charity pleaded for more donations to help the homeless during winter.

該慈善機構懇求大眾捐款,以幫助無家可歸者度過寒冬。

charge

Verb動詞

控告、起訴

EN

The police decided to charge the suspect with theft after reviewing the security footage.

警方在審閱閉路電視片段後,決定控告該名疑犯盜竊罪。

allegedly

Adverb副詞

據稱、聲稱

EN

The company allegedly failed to pay its employees on time last month.

據稱該公司上個月未能準時向員工發放薪金。

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sport·
20 Jul, 11:00

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中文導讀

英國冬季奧運選手 Matt Weston 近日公開呼籲關注氣候變化,指出全球暖化正直接威脅冰雪運動嘅生存空間。作為頂尖運動員,佢希望透過自身影響力,推動大眾關注環境議題。呢篇報道反映咗英國體育界對氣候危機嘅焦慮,亦提醒大家氣候變遷唔單止係政治議題,更係影響未來運動發展嘅關鍵。

Skeleton ace Matt Weston slides into climate action: ‘We’re dirtbags making a difference’
A

Vocabulary 生字

existential

Adjective形容詞

關於生存的;關乎存在的

EN

Climate change poses an existential threat to many coastal communities.

氣候變化對許多沿海社區構成了生存威脅。

celebrated

Adjective形容詞

著名的;受推崇的

EN

The celebrated author will give a talk at the local library this weekend.

這位著名的作家將於本週末在當地圖書館發表演講。

difference

Noun名詞

影響;改變;差異

EN

Volunteering at the food bank is a great way to make a real difference in the community.

在食物銀行做義工是為社區帶來真正改變的好方法。

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football·
20 Jul, 09:30

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中文導讀

Donald Trump 近期再次嘗試將自己同體育界嘅勝利掛鉤。雖然佢同 Spain 奪得 World Cup 嘅過程毫無關係,但佢依然選擇喺公開場合高調參與慶祝,呢種行為被視為一種政治公關策略,旨在透過借用他人嘅成就,去提升自己嘅公眾形象同曝光率,反映出政治人物點樣喺體育盛事中尋求政治資本。

Donald Trump has to let it linger as he hangs on for Spain’s World Cup celebrations
A

Vocabulary 生字

linger

Verb動詞

逗留、徘徊、持續存在

EN

The smell of fresh coffee seemed to linger in the kitchen long after breakfast.

早餐過後,廚房似乎仲留低陣陣咖啡香。

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大成功、勝利、成就

EN

Winning the national competition was a great triumph for the young musician.

贏得全國比賽對呢位年輕音樂家嚟講係一項偉大嘅成就。

hang on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

堅持、緊抓不放、等待

EN

Please hang on for a moment while I check the availability of the items.

請稍等一下,等我檢查下啲貨品仲有無存貨。

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money·
20 Jul, 07:00

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中文導讀

有家長為女兒購買輪椅後,女兒不幸離世。該家長向 Lifestyle & Mobility 申請退款卻遭拒絕,事件引起公眾關注企業喺處理客戶喪親之痛時,應否展現更多同理心。呢單新聞反映咗喺英國消費,即使面對特殊悲劇,退貨政策依然可能極度僵化,提醒移英港人喺購買昂貴醫療器材前,必須先了解清楚相關條款。

Why can’t Lifestyle & Mobility store show compassion after my loss?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Compassion

Noun名詞

同理心、憐憫

EN

The nurse treated the elderly patient with great compassion.

護士以極大的同理心照顧那位長者病人。

Refund

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

退款

EN

I would like to request a full refund because the product is faulty.

由於產品有瑕疵,我想申請全額退款。

Policy

Noun名詞

政策、規定

EN

Please check the store's return policy before you make a purchase.

購物前請先查閱該店的退貨規定。

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politics·
20 Jul, 06:00

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 近日公開表示,佢推動改革嘅速度會比英國首相 Keir Starmer 更快。呢番言論反映地方政府對 Westminster 中央集權效率嘅不滿。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於「地方分權」定係「中央統籌」嘅爭論,直接影響未來公共服務嘅改善進度,值得密切留意呢種政治角力點樣影響英國嘅管治效率。

Andy Burnham says he will go ‘faster’ than Starmer. Why is that so hard?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Machinery

Noun名詞

組織或系統嘅運作機制

EN

The bureaucratic machinery of the local council can be very slow to process applications.

地方議會嘅官僚運作機制處理申請時可能會好慢。

Jammed

Adjective形容詞

卡住嘅、塞住嘅,亦可用於形容系統運作停滯

EN

The printer is jammed again, so I cannot finish printing these documents.

部打印機又卡住咗,所以我印唔到呢啲文件。

Institutional

Adjective形容詞

制度上嘅、機構性嘅

EN

We need to address the institutional barriers that prevent people from accessing healthcare.

我哋需要處理嗰啲阻礙市民獲得醫療服務嘅制度性障礙。

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politics·
20 Jul, 06:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近日承認,退休公務員嘅退休金發放出現嚴重混亂。由於政府將相關業務外判畀 Capita 處理,導致部分退休人士長達一年都收唔到錢,陷入經濟困境。呢件事反映政府外判服務監管不力,直接影響退休人士生計,亦令公眾質疑外判制度嘅可靠性。

Retired UK civil servants failed by pension outsourcing, government says
A

Vocabulary 生字

Outsourcing

Noun名詞

外判;將業務委託畀外部公司處理

EN

The company decided to use outsourcing for its customer service department to reduce costs.

間公司決定將客戶服務部外判,以減低成本。

Hardship

Noun名詞

困苦;艱難;困境

EN

Many families are facing financial hardship due to the rising cost of living.

好多家庭因為生活成本上升而面臨經濟困境。

Scheme

Noun名詞

計劃;方案;制度

EN

You should check if you are eligible for the government's new energy saving scheme.

你應該檢查下自己係咪符合資格參加政府嘅新節能計劃。

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football·
20 Jul, 05:19

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中文導讀

呢篇評論分析咗 Spain 點樣透過嚴密嘅戰術系統,成功壓制由 Lionel Messi 領軍嘅 Argentina。文章重點在於探討足球賽事中,個人天才同團隊紀律之間嘅博弈。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類深度體育分析唔單止係睇波咁簡單,更可以了解英國媒體點樣評價戰術部署,係融入當地體育文化討論嘅好教材。

Spain’s system subdues a team built on the irrational magic of Messi’s lone genius
A

Vocabulary 生字

subdue

Verb動詞

制服、壓制、減輕(情緒或力量)

EN

The police managed to subdue the crowd after the protest.

示威過後,警方成功控制咗人群。

irrational

Adjective形容詞

不理性的、荒謬的

EN

It is irrational to worry about things that are completely out of your control.

為咗一啲完全控制唔到嘅事而擔心,係好唔理性嘅。

suffocate

Verb動詞

使窒息、壓制(某人嘅發展或空間)

EN

The lack of fresh air in the office makes me feel like I am suffocating.

辦公室入面空氣唔流通,令我覺得好似就嚟窒息咁。

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football·
20 Jul, 02:37

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中文導讀

Spain 喺 World Cup 決賽贏咗之後,教練 Luis de la Fuente 大讚球員表現出色,話佢哋創造咗歷史,值得擁有呢份榮耀。另一邊廂,Argentina 教練 Lionel Scaloni 就對未來去向保持開放態度,話會再考慮下。呢場賽事唔單止係體育盛事,亦反映咗兩隊教練對球隊未來發展嘅唔同部署,值得足球迷關注。

‘We had a date with destiny’: De la Fuente lauds Spain players after World Cup victory
A

Vocabulary 生字

destiny

Noun名詞

命運,天命

EN

She believes it was her destiny to become a doctor and help people in need.

佢相信成為醫生去幫助有需要嘅人係佢嘅命運。

laud

Verb動詞

讚美,稱讚

EN

The local community lauded the volunteers for their hard work during the charity event.

社區人士稱讚義工喺慈善活動期間嘅辛勤付出。

deserve

Verb動詞

值得,應得

EN

After working so hard all year, you really deserve a long holiday.

成整年咁努力工作之後,你真係值得放一個長假。

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football·
20 Jul, 00:59

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中文導讀

呢篇評論指出,Donald Trump 喺賽事尾聲嘅現身,令呢場充滿爭議同過度消費嘅 World Cup 變得更加荒誕。作者認為,賽事本身嘅體育價值被個人崇拜掩蓋,反映出大型活動往往淪為權力同資本嘅表演舞台,而唔係純粹嘅運動競技,值得大家反思呢種商業化現象對社會嘅影響。

Trump show offers fitting fever-dream end to a World Cup of excess and damage
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Vocabulary 生字

excess

Noun名詞

過度、過量、無節制

EN

The doctor advised him to avoid excess in his diet to stay healthy.

醫生建議佢飲食要節制,唔好過量,咁樣先會健康。

nurture

Verb動詞

培育、扶植、助長

EN

It is important to nurture a positive environment for children to grow up in.

為小朋友提供一個正面嘅成長環境係好重要嘅。

indulge

Verb動詞

縱容、沉溺、享受

EN

Sometimes you should indulge yourself with a nice meal after a long week of work.

辛苦做咗成個星期嘢,有時係應該獎勵下自己,食餐好嘅。

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football·
20 Jul, 00:06

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中文導讀

Lionel Messi 嘅足球生涯充滿傳奇,但近期 Argentina 喺賽場上嘅表現卻令人大失所望。雖然呢場敗仗未至於抹殺 Lionel Messi 嘅歷史地位,但球隊整體表現低迷,甚至被批評為破壞咗比賽嘅觀賞性。對於球迷嚟講,呢種反差反映出即使係頂尖球員,若果缺乏隊友配合,亦難以獨力支撐大局,呢場賽事亦成為咗球隊近年表現最差嘅一役。

Lionel Messi’s World Cup fairytale ends with pitiful Argentina as final villains
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Vocabulary 生字

Sullied

Adjective形容詞

玷污的、損害名聲的

EN

He refused to do anything that might have sullied his reputation.

他拒絕做任何可能損害他名聲的事。

Pitiful

Adjective形容詞

可憐的、令人遺憾的

EN

The team's performance was pitiful, and they lost the match by a large margin.

球隊的表現實在令人遺憾,最終以大比分輸掉了比賽。

Legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留給後人的東西

EN

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

她希望為下一代留下正面的影響。

The Guardian
football·
20 Jul, 00:05

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中文導讀

歐洲冠軍球隊喺今屆賽事展現極強防守力,成個賽事只係失咗一球。呢次奪冠唔單止係球員嘅功勞,更證明咗一套完善嘅戰術體系比起依賴個別球星更為重要。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場勝利反映咗喺英國生活或職場上,建立一套可持續嘅系統往往係邁向成功嘅關鍵,值得大家參考。

At the World Cup of superstars, a team take home the trophy
A

Vocabulary 生字

concede

Verb動詞

(在比賽中)失球;讓步;承認失敗

EN

The team managed to win the match despite conceding an early goal.

儘管開賽初段失咗一球,球隊最後都成功贏咗場波。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

She has been training hard for the upcoming tennis tournament.

佢一直好努力咁為即將到嚟嘅網球錦標賽進行訓練。

system

Noun名詞

系統;制度;體制

EN

It is important to have a good filing system to keep your documents organized.

建立一套良好嘅檔案系統,對保持文件整齊好重要。