Tue, Jul 21· 7月21日

42 stories · 126 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
21 Jul, 22:42

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中文導讀

AFC Bournemouth 領隊 Andoni Iraola 近日談及 Liverpool 嘅陣容調動,強調球隊必須喺 Hugo Ekitiké 同 Conor Bradley 長期缺陣嘅情況下,積極增強實力。對於關注英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個消息反映 Liverpool 喺轉會市場同球員調配上面臨嘅壓力,亦顯示領隊對維持球隊競爭力嘅決心,值得球迷密切留意後續發展。

Iraola determined to keep Mac Allister and Alisson at Liverpool this season
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Vocabulary 生字

strengthen

Verb動詞

加強、鞏固

EN

You should do more exercise to strengthen your back muscles.

你應該做多啲運動嚟加強背部肌肉。

determined

Adjective形容詞

堅決的、有決心的

EN

She is determined to learn how to cook traditional dishes this year.

佢今年好有決心要學識點樣煮傳統菜式。

squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組

EN

The coach is selecting the final squad for the upcoming community project.

教練正喺度揀選參與嚟緊社區項目嘅最終隊伍。

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sport·
21 Jul, 22:09

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中文導讀

英國板球賽事 The Hundred 近日強勢回歸,主辦方透過華麗嘅煙火表演同埋 Nicholas Pooran 等球星嘅精彩表現,務求重拾球迷對呢項賽事嘅熱情。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類賽事係融入當地社區文化、感受英國體育氣氛嘅好機會,值得留意賽事點樣透過娛樂化包裝,吸引唔同背景嘅觀眾入場支持。

The Hundred returns with the hits and hope that fans feel the love again
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Vocabulary 生字

Revamp

Verb動詞

改進、翻新或重新設計,令事物變得更好或更具吸引力

EN

The company decided to revamp its website to make it more user-friendly.

公司決定翻新網站,令佢變得更加易用。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽,指一系列嘅比賽,最終決出冠軍

EN

She has been training hard for the upcoming tennis tournament.

佢一直為即將到來嘅網球錦標賽努力訓練。

Pyrotechnics

Noun名詞

煙火技術,常用於大型活動或表演中嘅煙花效果

EN

The concert ended with a spectacular display of pyrotechnics.

演唱會喺壯觀嘅煙火表演中結束。

The Guardian
politics·
21 Jul, 20:59

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中文導讀

Steve Davison 係英國工會運動嘅重要人物,曾擔任 Amicus 工會執行委員會主席。佢一生致力於勞工權益同教育工作,透過擔任導師培育下一代。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢喺推動工會改革同社會公義方面嘅貢獻,對於了解英國工會歷史同勞工權益發展嘅讀者嚟講,係一份值得參考嘅紀錄,反映咗英國社會運動者嘅奮鬥歷程。

Steve Davison obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Executive

Noun名詞

行政人員、主管或決策層成員

EN

The company executive decided to implement a new remote working policy.

公司行政主管決定實施一項新的遙距工作政策。

Tutor

Noun名詞

導師、私人教師

EN

My daughter has a private tutor to help her improve her mathematics skills.

我女兒請了一位私人導師來幫助她提升數學能力。

Council

Noun名詞

委員會、議會

EN

The local council is planning to build a new park in the neighborhood.

地方議會正計劃在社區內興建一個新公園。

The Guardian
politics·
21 Jul, 20:53

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 近期提出多項政策願景,包括加強國防開支及建立全國護理服務。然而,隨住 Keir Starmer 內閣將重心放喺應對生活成本危機,外界質疑呢啲龐大開支嘅資金來源。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於公共財政分配嘅辯論,將直接影響未來英國稅收政策同公共服務嘅質素,值得密切留意。

From defence uplift to national care service, Andy Burnham faces question of funding
A

Vocabulary 生字

Uplift

Noun名詞

提升、增加(通常指水平、數量或情緒上的改善)

EN

The government announced an uplift in funding for local schools to improve facilities.

政府宣佈增加對本地學校的撥款,以改善設施。

Brief

Verb動詞

向某人提供資訊或指示

EN

The manager will brief the team on the new project requirements tomorrow morning.

經理將於明早向團隊簡報新項目的要求。

Critic

Noun名詞

批評者、評論家

EN

Critics of the new policy argue that it will lead to higher taxes for working families.

這項新政策的批評者認為,這將導致受薪家庭面臨更高的稅收。

The Guardian
education·
21 Jul, 20:49

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中文導讀

Richard Johns 係一位資深牙醫兼講師,喺牙科植入技術領域貢獻良多。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢嘅職業生涯,點樣由臨床工作轉向學術研究,推動牙科技術發展。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類專業人士嘅背景,可以更深入認識英國醫療體系背後嘅人才積累,以及佢哋點樣透過教學同研究,持續提升英國整體嘅醫療水平同專業標準。

Richard Johns 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 a respected community leader.

我睇咗本地報紙嘅訃聞,了解一位受人尊敬嘅社區領袖嘅生平。

Expertise

Noun名詞

專門知識,專業技能

EN

The consultant was hired for her expertise in sustainable energy solutions.

呢位顧問獲聘係因為佢喺可持續能源方案方面擁有專業知識。

Technique

Noun名詞

技術,技巧

EN

You need to master the correct breathing technique to improve your swimming speed.

你需要掌握正確嘅呼吸技巧嚟提升你嘅游泳速度。

The Guardian
sport·
21 Jul, 20:25

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中文導讀

Commonwealth Games 相隔多年再次喺 Glasgow 舉行。同 2014 年相比,今次賽事規模同氣氛都有明顯轉變。主辦方希望透過今次活動,擺脫過去嘅陰霾,重新展示城市活力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係體育盛事,亦係觀察蘇格蘭社會經濟復甦嘅一個重要窗口,值得留意後續發展。

Glasgow Games – and unicorn mascot – ready to emerge from shadow cast by 2014
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Vocabulary 生字

emerge

Verb動詞

浮現、顯露、擺脫(困境)

EN

The truth finally emerged after a long investigation.

經過長時間嘅調查,真相終於浮現出嚟。

markedly

Adverb副詞

顯著地、明顯地

EN

The quality of the service has improved markedly since the new manager took over.

自從新經理上任後,服務質素有顯著嘅改善。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、作東道主

EN

We are planning to host a dinner party for our neighbors this weekend.

我哋計劃今個週末喺屋企請鄰居食飯。

The Guardian
sport·
21 Jul, 20:19

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中文導讀

Tour de France 賽事進入白熱化階段,Remco Evenepoel 喺第 16 站計時賽再次擊敗 Tadej Pogacar,成功縮窄總成績差距。不過,賽事焦點唔止喺車手表現,近期有關夜間禁藥檢測嘅爭議持續發酵,令呢項體壇盛事蒙上陰影,車隊同主辦單位之間嘅緊張關係亦成為外界關注焦點。

Evenepoel pips Pogacar again as Tour de France nighttime doping test row deepens
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Vocabulary 生字

erode

Verb動詞

逐漸侵蝕、削弱或減少

EN

Constant stress can gradually erode your confidence and mental well-being.

持續嘅壓力會逐漸削弱你嘅自信同心理健康。

row

Noun名詞

爭吵、糾紛或激烈嘅公開爭論

EN

The neighbors are having a loud row about the fence between their gardens.

鄰居正因為花園之間嘅圍欄問題發生激烈爭吵。

deepen

Verb動詞

加深、變得更嚴重或更強烈

EN

The economic crisis continues to deepen as unemployment rates rise across the country.

隨住全國失業率上升,經濟危機正不斷加深。

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sport·
21 Jul, 20:15

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中文導讀

Madeleine McCann 嘅弟弟 Sean McCann 近日獲選代表 Scotland 出戰 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games。呢單新聞之所以受到關注,係因為當年 Madeleine McCann 失蹤案轟動全球,多年嚟一直係公眾焦點。今次 Sean McCann 以運動員身份亮相國際體壇,令大眾再次將目光投向呢個家庭,亦標誌住佢喺體育界取得重要成就,備受各界矚目。

Madeleine McCann’s younger brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Glasgow 2026
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Vocabulary 生字

represent

Verb動詞

代表;作為……的代理人

EN

She was chosen to represent her company at the international conference.

她被選中代表公司出席國際會議。

selection

Noun名詞

挑選;篩選;精選品

EN

The shop offers a wide selection of fresh produce every morning.

這家店每天早上都提供多種新鮮農產品供選擇。

athlete

Noun名詞

運動員

EN

Professional athletes must follow a strict diet to maintain their performance.

職業運動員必須遵循嚴格的飲食習慣以保持表現。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jul, 20:00

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中文導讀

Fifa 喺門票同款待服務賺到盤滿缽滿,加上電視轉播權收入未如理想,令 Fifa 積極考慮喺 2038 年再次將 World Cup 帶返 US 舉行。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個消息反映國際體育賽事嘅商業運作模式,以及 Fifa 如何透過擴大賽事版圖去填補財政缺口,值得留意未來體育經濟嘅發展趨勢。

Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely
A

Vocabulary 生字

Explosion

Noun名詞

激增、爆炸性增長

EN

There has been an explosion in the number of people working from home recently.

最近在家工作的人數出現了激增。

Recoup

Verb動詞

收回(成本)、彌補(損失)

EN

It will take several years for the company to recoup its initial investment.

這家公司需要幾年時間才能收回最初的投資。

Hospitality

Noun名詞

款待服務、接待業

EN

Many people in this city work in the hospitality industry, such as hotels and restaurants.

這座城市有許多人從事款待業,例如酒店和餐廳。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jul, 19:00

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期爆發球迷爭議,多個球迷組織對球會暫停部分季票持有者資格感到憤怒。球會被指將忠實支持者視作「疑犯」處理,引發球迷強烈反彈。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映英國球會對場內紀律同會員權益嘅監管越趨嚴格,若果你係當地足球迷,建議留意球會發出嘅條款細則,以免誤觸規矩影響入場權利。

Manchester United supporters groups in uproar over suspension of season tickets
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Vocabulary 生字

Suspension

Noun名詞

暫停、停職、停學

EN

The gym membership is subject to suspension if the rules are violated.

如果違反規則,健身室會籍將會被暫停。

Uproar

Noun名詞

騷動、喧鬧、強烈抗議

EN

The sudden increase in public transport fares caused an uproar among commuters.

公共交通加價引起通勤者嘅強烈抗議。

Suspect

Noun名詞

疑犯、嫌疑人

EN

The police are still searching for the suspect involved in the robbery.

警方仍然喺度搜尋涉及嗰單搶劫案嘅疑犯。

The Guardian
politics·
21 Jul, 18:58

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中文導讀

John Healey 獲委任為財政大臣,呢個決定令唔少人感到意外。佢依家面臨極大挑戰,既要嚴格控制公共財政,又要設法籌集資金去兌現 Keir Starmer 嘅競選承諾。喺目前英國經濟環境下,John Healey 點樣喺「財政鷹派」同「大灑金錢」之間攞平衡,將會直接影響未來政府嘅施政成效,係值得大家密切留意嘅財經焦點。

Fiscal hawk or big spender – what kind of chancellor will John Healey be?
A

Vocabulary 生字

diligent

Adjective形容詞

勤奮的、用功的

EN

She is a diligent student who always completes her assignments on time.

佢係一位勤奮嘅學生,總係準時完成功課。

straitjacket

Noun名詞

束縛衣;比喻嚴格的限制

EN

The strict budget rules acted as a straitjacket on the company's growth.

嚴格嘅預算規則好似束縛衣咁,限制咗公司嘅發展。

funding

Noun名詞

資金、撥款

EN

The local community center is seeking additional funding to renovate the playground.

呢個社區中心正喺度尋求額外資金,用嚟翻新遊樂場。

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politics·
21 Jul, 18:40

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近期進行內閣改組,撤換或降職超過半數成員,引發黨內不滿。支持前任首相嘅派系質疑 Keir Starmer 違背結束黨內鬥爭嘅承諾,認為呢次行動帶有報復色彩。呢場人事變動反映執政黨內部權力鬥爭依然激烈,對政府未來施政穩定性構成挑戰,值得移英港人密切關注政局發展。

Starmer allies see ‘hint of retribution’ in Burnham reshuffle
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Vocabulary 生字

Retribution

Noun名詞

報應、懲罰、報復

EN

He feared that speaking out against the manager would lead to retribution.

佢擔心公開反對經理會招致報復。

Reshuffle

Noun名詞

改組、職位調動

EN

The company announced a major management reshuffle to improve efficiency.

公司宣佈進行重大管理層改組以提升效率。

Factional

Adjective形容詞

派系的、黨派的

EN

The committee was paralyzed by constant factional infighting.

委員會因持續嘅派系內鬥而陷入癱瘓。

The Guardian
politics·
21 Jul, 18:22

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 近期提出多項雄心勃勃嘅施政承諾,但外界開始質疑佢點樣籌集足夠資金去落實。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類財政規劃直接影響地方稅收同公共服務質素。Westminster 嘅政客點樣平衡開支同稅務負擔,將會係未來觀察英國經濟政策嘅關鍵指標,大家務必留意呢筆錢點樣嚟。

Where will Andy Burnham find the money to fund his spending pledges?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pledge

Noun名詞

承諾、誓言,常用於政治或正式場合

EN

The charity received a generous pledge of support from the local community.

該慈善機構收到來自社區慷慨嘅支持承諾。

Ambitious

Adjective形容詞

有野心嘅、宏大嘅,形容計劃或目標需要極大努力先達成到

EN

Learning a new language in just three months is an ambitious goal.

喺短短三個月內學識一門新語言係一個好宏大嘅目標。

Fund

Verb動詞

為……提供資金

EN

They are trying to raise money to fund the renovation of their kitchen.

佢哋正嘗試籌錢去支付廚房裝修嘅費用。

The Guardian
football·
21 Jul, 18:20

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中文導讀

Fenway Sports Group 近日正同 QPR 嘅共同擁有人 Amit Bhatia 進行談判,計劃出售 Liverpool 嘅部分股權。呢單交易如果成事,將會改變 Liverpool 嘅股權結構。對於球迷嚟講,呢個舉動反映咗球會喺商業策略上嘅調整,亦值得關注未來會點樣影響球會嘅營運同埋財政狀況。

Liverpool owner in talks to sell stake to QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia
A

Vocabulary 生字

negotiate

Verb動詞

談判、磋商

EN

We need to negotiate a better price before signing the rental contract.

喺簽租約之前,我哋需要傾一個更好嘅價錢。

stake

Noun名詞

股份、權益

EN

She decided to buy a stake in the local bakery to support the business.

佢決定買入嗰間麵包店嘅股份,以支持呢盤生意。

co-owner

Noun名詞

共同擁有人

EN

As a co-owner of the apartment, you have the right to decide on the renovation.

作為呢個單位嘅共同擁有人,你有權決定裝修事宜。

The Guardian
news·
21 Jul, 18:04

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中文導讀

James Desborough 近日喺法庭否認謀殺兩名友人 Claudio Aquilino 同 Daniel Coleman。呢兩名死者嘅遺骸早前喺 St Austell 附近屬於 James Desborough 嘅土地被發現。由於涉及嚴重刑事指控,案件引起當地社區高度關注,法庭正就證據進行審訊,以釐清案情真相。

Convicted killer denies murdering two friends whose remains were found near his Cornwall cabin
A

Vocabulary 生字

remains

Noun名詞

遺骸、殘骸

EN

The archaeologists carefully excavated the remains found at the ancient site.

考古學家小心翼翼地挖掘出喺古蹟遺址發現嘅遺骸。

convicted

Adjective形容詞

已被定罪的

EN

The program aims to help convicted individuals reintegrate into society after their release.

呢個計劃旨在協助已定罪人士喺獲釋後重新融入社會。

deny

Verb動詞

否認、拒絕承認

EN

He continues to deny the allegations made against him by his former business partner.

佢繼續否認前生意夥伴對佢作出嘅指控。

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politics·
21 Jul, 17:57

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中文導讀

前 Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe 喺 Westminster 政壇向來以獨特風格同幽默感見稱。近日前 Labour MP David Hinchliffe 撰文回憶昔日共事時光,提到儘管兩人政見南轅北轍,但彼此之間從未產生過 rancour。呢篇評論提醒咗大家,即使政治立場對立,議員之間依然可以保持專業同尊重,呢種議政文化喺現今兩極化嘅政治環境下顯得特別難得。

Ann Widdecombe was a Westminster one-off with a fine sense of humour
A

Vocabulary 生字

rancour

Noun名詞

怨恨、深仇大恨

EN

They managed to settle their dispute without any lasting rancour.

佢哋成功解決咗爭拗,而冇留下任何長久嘅怨恨。

one-off

Adjective形容詞

獨一無二的、只發生一次的

EN

This is a one-off opportunity to buy the house at such a low price.

呢個係以咁低價買入呢間屋嘅難得機會。

disagreement

Noun名詞

分歧、爭論

EN

We had a slight disagreement about which restaurant to choose for dinner.

我哋對於揀邊間餐廳食晚餐有少少分歧。

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money·
21 Jul, 17:57

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中文導讀

英國街道上大型車輛越嚟越多,呢個現象被稱為「Carspreading」,引起唔少市民關注。呢類車體積龐大,除咗佔用更多路面空間,亦令行人路變得更加擠迫,甚至影響泊車同交通安全。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類交通趨勢有助了解當地道路文化,亦可以喺揀車時考慮到英國街道狹窄嘅實際情況,避免造成駕駛或泊車嘅不便。

Our streets are full of oversized cars
A

Vocabulary 生字

Oversized

Adjective形容詞

過大的;超大型的

EN

I need to return this jacket because it is oversized for my frame.

我需要退返呢件外套,因為對我嚟講太過大件。

Congestion

Noun名詞

擠塞;擁堵

EN

Heavy rain often causes traffic congestion during the morning rush hour.

大雨經常喺朝早繁忙時間造成交通擠塞。

Navigate

Verb動詞

駕駛通過;導航;應對複雜情況

EN

It can be difficult to navigate narrow country lanes in a large vehicle.

駕駛大型車輛通過狹窄嘅鄉郊小路可能會比較困難。

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news·
21 Jul, 17:41

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中文導讀

前 Met Police 局長 Paul Condon 近日承認,當年警方對臥底警員單位嘅監管嚴重失職。佢喺公開聆訊中直言,雖然個別警員行為極度惡劣,但更核心嘅問題係整個警隊系統性嘅監管失效。呢單醜聞揭示咗英國執法機構長期存在嘅問責漏洞,對公眾信任造成深遠影響,亦反映咗當年警方內部文化嘅腐敗。

Former Met police chief admits force failed to properly control spycops unit
A

Vocabulary 生字

Systemic

Adjective形容詞

系統性的;影響整個組織或系統的

EN

The company needs to address the systemic issues causing these frequent delays.

公司需要解決導致這些頻繁延誤的系統性問題。

Inquiry

Noun名詞

正式調查;查詢

EN

The government has launched a public inquiry into the cause of the fire.

政府已就火災原因展開公開調查。

Accountability

Noun名詞

問責;責任感

EN

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

公共資金的使用方式應該有更多的問責。

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politics·
21 Jul, 16:36

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中文導讀

Reform UK 領袖 Nigel Farage 近日公開發表演說,內容主要圍繞對 Kemi Badenoch、傳媒、移民政策及 Keir Starmer 政府嘅批評。雖然現場聚集咗唔少支持者,但整場活動並無安排問答環節。呢類活動反映 Nigel Farage 正試圖維持政治聲勢,透過抨擊現有體制嚟鞏固支持者,對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類非主流政黨嘅動向,有助理解英國政壇嘅多元聲音同民意走向。

Big, brave Nige appears in public again with aimless speech to a few mega-fans
A

Vocabulary 生字

Recycled

Adjective形容詞

重複使用的;舊調重彈的

EN

The politician gave a recycled speech that we have heard many times before.

嗰位政客發表咗一篇我哋已經聽過好多次嘅舊調重彈演說。

Aimless

Adjective形容詞

漫無目的的;沒有方向的

EN

I spent an aimless afternoon wandering around the park without any plans.

我喺公園漫無目的地行咗成個下晝,完全冇任何計劃。

Digs

Noun名詞

挖苦;諷刺的話

EN

He kept making little digs about my work performance during the meeting.

佢喺會議期間不斷對我嘅工作表現講啲挖苦嘅說話。

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sport·
21 Jul, 16:34

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中文導讀

French Open 近日宣佈重大改革,成為首個將賽事總收入分紅畀參賽球手嘅大滿貫賽事。呢項決定改變咗以往單純靠獎金池分配嘅模式,令球手可以分享賽事商業成功嘅成果。對於職業網球壇嚟講,呢個係一個好重要嘅里程碑,反映咗賽會對球手權益嘅重視,亦可能會推動其他大滿貫賽事跟隨呢種分紅機制。

French Open becomes first grand slam to offer players share of tournament revenue
A

Vocabulary 生字

Revenue

Noun名詞

收入、收益,通常指機構或企業嘅營業額。

EN

The company is looking for new ways to increase its annual revenue.

間公司正尋求新方法去增加年度收入。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽,指一系列嘅比賽活動。

EN

She has been training hard for the upcoming tennis tournament.

佢一直為即將到嚟嘅網球錦標賽努力訓練。

Mechanism

Noun名詞

機制、運作方式,指處理某事嘅系統或方法。

EN

The committee is working on a new mechanism to handle public complaints.

委員會正研究一套新機制去處理公眾投訴。

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football·
21 Jul, 16:30

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中文導讀

Fifa 喺 2026 年 World Cup 預計會賺取天文數字嘅收入,但呢份巨額利潤似乎只會落入組織口袋,對主辦國當地社區嘅長遠發展幫助有限。呢篇評論指出,呢種模式只會加劇對主辦城市嘅剝削,令大型體育賽事變成一種「賺完就走」嘅商業遊戲,對移英港人嚟講,關注呢類國際體育賽事背後嘅經濟代價,有助了解大型活動點樣影響當地民生。

In the US, the 2026 World Cup’s legacy will be an invitation to do it all again
A

Vocabulary 生字

Gargantuan

Adjective形容詞

巨大的、龐大的

EN

The company faces a gargantuan task to renovate the entire building by next month.

公司面臨一項艱鉅任務,要喺下個月前翻新整棟大樓。

Influx

Noun名詞

湧入、流入

EN

The sudden influx of tourists during the summer holidays keeps the local shops very busy.

暑假期間遊客嘅突然湧入,令當地商店非常忙碌。

Exploitation

Noun名詞

剝削、利用

EN

Many people are concerned about the exploitation of workers in the fast fashion industry.

好多人對於快時尚產業入面工人受到剝削感到憂慮。

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football·
21 Jul, 16:05

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中文導讀

世界盃唔單止係政治角力場,背後仲有好多值得欣賞嘅足球元素。今次 Football Daily 帶大家跳出地緣政治嘅框框,細數 48 個令球迷熱愛呢項盛事嘅理由。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲觀點可以幫大家喺日常傾談中,搵到更多關於足球文化嘅切入點,唔使下下都聚焦喺沉重嘅政治議題上面,純粹享受足球帶嚟嘅樂趣。

Here are 48 reasons to cherish the World Cup (minus the Geopolitics)
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cherish

Verb動詞

珍視、愛護

EN

I really cherish the time I spend with my family on weekends.

我好珍視週末同屋企人相處嘅時間。

Geopolitics

Noun名詞

地緣政治

EN

Understanding geopolitics is essential for anyone interested in international relations.

對於任何對國際關係有興趣嘅人嚟講,了解地緣政治係好重要嘅。

Perspective

Noun名詞

觀點、角度

EN

It is helpful to look at the problem from a different perspective.

由唔同嘅角度去睇呢個問題係好有幫助嘅。

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football·
21 Jul, 16:05

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中文導讀

英超著名球證 Anthony Taylor 近日宣佈即時退役。Anthony Taylor 喺球壇執法多年,曾兩度參與 World Cup 賽事。佢喺球場上經常面對極大壓力同輿論質疑,今次突然決定掛哨,對英格蘭球壇執法水平有一定影響,亦反映咗頂級球證喺高壓環境下嘅心理負擔。

‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細嘅審查、仔細嘅觀察或批判性嘅注視。

EN

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

間公司嘅財務紀錄正受到稅務部門嘅嚴格審查。

Retire

Verb動詞

退休、退役或退出某個職位。

EN

My colleague plans to retire next year after working for the firm for three decades.

我位同事打算喺呢間公司做咗三十年之後,出年退休。

Immediate

Adjective形容詞

即時嘅、直接嘅、當前嘅。

EN

The new policy will have an immediate effect on all staff members.

呢項新政策將會對所有員工產生即時影響。

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sport·
21 Jul, 16:00

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中文導讀

Glasgow 將會舉辦 2026 Commonwealth Games,對於移英港人嚟講,呢個係了解當地體育文化嘅好機會。呢篇指南詳細列出咗觀賽途徑,無論你係想喺屋企睇直播,定係打算親身去現場感受氣氛,都可以透過呢份資訊做好準備,唔好錯過呢場國際體壇盛事。

How to watch the 2026 Commonwealth Games from Australia – explainer
A

Vocabulary 生字

Explainer

Noun名詞

解釋性文章或指南,旨在深入淺出地說明複雜議題

EN

I read an online explainer to understand how the new tax system works.

我睇咗一篇網上指南,去了解新稅制係點樣運作。

Follow

Verb動詞

關注、追蹤(新聞、賽事或社交媒體動態)

EN

It is hard to follow the latest developments in the stock market every day.

每日要追蹤股市嘅最新動態係一件難事。

Complete

Adjective形容詞

完整的、齊全的

EN

The library provides a complete collection of classic literature for students.

圖書館為學生提供咗一套完整嘅經典文學藏書。

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politics·
21 Jul, 15:04

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 提出重大改革,建議成立一個由 Louise Haigh 領導嘅新政府部門,負責統籌 London 嘅 No 10 同北部地區嘅行政事務。呢個舉動旨在打破 Westminster 長期以嚟嘅中央集權,將權力下放至地方,令北部地區喺政策制定上有更大話語權,對移英港人嚟講,呢個係觀察英國地方分權發展嘅重要指標。

Andy Burnham shakes up Whitehall with new government department
A

Vocabulary 生字

Oversee

Verb動詞

監督、監管或管理某項工作或活動

EN

The manager was hired to oversee the daily operations of the warehouse.

經理被聘請嚟監督倉庫嘅日常運作。

Equivalent

Noun名詞

對等物、相等嘅事物

EN

Is there a British equivalent to this type of qualification?

呢種資歷喺英國有冇對等嘅學歷?

Centralisation

Noun名詞

中央集權、集中化

EN

The company decided to reduce the centralisation of power to allow local branches more freedom.

公司決定減少中央集權,畀分店有更多自由度。

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news·
21 Jul, 14:39

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中文導讀

前國會議員 Ann Widdecombe 遇害案近日有新進展,被告 Joshua Kerry 喺 Westminster magistrates court 出庭應訊。案情指被告涉嫌以鐵鎚多次襲擊 Ann Widdecombe 頭部致死。由於涉及前政界人物,案件引起公眾高度關注,反映英國近期針對公眾人物嘅暴力威脅問題,值得移英港人留意當地治安狀況。

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Repeatedly

Adverb副詞

重複地、多次地

EN

The alarm went off repeatedly during the night, keeping everyone awake.

警鐘喺夜晚響咗好多次,搞到大家都瞓唔着。

Charged

Verb動詞

被控告、被起訴

EN

The man was charged with shoplifting after being caught on security cameras.

嗰位男士被閉路電視拍到之後,被控告店舖盜竊。

Magistrates court

Noun名詞

裁判法院(處理輕微罪行或刑事案件初步聆訊嘅地方)

EN

Most minor criminal cases in the UK are first heard in a magistrates court.

英國大部分輕微刑事案件都會先喺裁判法院進行聆訊。

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money·
21 Jul, 14:24

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 建議削減電費增值稅(VAT),旨在減輕英國家庭嘅生活成本壓力。雖然呢項政策仲喺討論階段,但對於依家面對高昂能源開支嘅移英港人嚟講,絕對係值得關注嘅財政動向。如果政策落實,將直接影響每個月嘅水電費支出,大家記得留意後續發展,睇下呢項減稅措施會唔會惠及你嘅住戶開支。

What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Implement

Verb動詞

實施、執行

EN

The company will implement a new policy to improve workplace safety next month.

公司下個月將會實施一項新政策,以改善工作場所安全。

Ease

Verb動詞

減輕、緩和

EN

Taking a short walk can help to ease your stress after a long day of work.

工作一整天後,散步可以幫你減輕壓力。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

Financial pressure can be overwhelming when you are trying to save for a new home.

當你嘗試儲錢買新屋時,經濟壓力可能會令人感到透唔過氣。

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politics·
21 Jul, 12:31

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中文導讀

雖然歐洲領袖對英國首相 Keir Starmer 釋出善意,但英國脫歐後嘅結構性限制依然存在。Andy Burnham 喺處理同 EU 關係時,面臨青年流動性及食品出口等棘手難題。呢啲議題直接影響英國經濟同跨境貿易,亦係未來英歐談判嘅關鍵,移英港人應密切留意呢類政策變動對生活成本同就業市場嘅潛在影響。

From youth mobility to food exports: the outstanding EU dilemmas facing Burnham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Dilemma

Noun名詞

困境;兩難局面

EN

I am in a dilemma about whether to accept the job offer or continue my studies.

我對於應該接受呢份工作邀請,定係繼續進修感到兩難。

Restriction

Noun名詞

限制;約束

EN

There are strict restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring on the flight.

航班對於你可以攜帶嘅行李重量有嚴格限制。

Outstanding

Adjective形容詞

未解決的;未完成的

EN

Please settle your outstanding balance before the end of the month.

請喺月底前清繳你未結算嘅餘額。

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politics·
21 Jul, 10:48

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 成為英國首相,各國領袖紛紛致賀。雖然外交辭令客套,但國際傳媒焦點在於佢面對嘅挑戰極之巨大。對於移英港人嚟講,呢位新首相上任後點樣處理經濟同公共服務問題,將會直接影響大家喺英國嘅生活質素,絕對值得密切留意佢之後嘅政策走向。

‘A big job ahead of him’: world leaders congratulate Andy Burnham as he becomes Britain’s PM
A

Vocabulary 生字

Immense

Adjective形容詞

巨大的、龐大的

EN

The project requires an immense amount of time and effort to complete.

呢個項目需要投放極大嘅時間同心力先可以完成。

Platitude

Noun名詞

陳腔濫調、老生常談

EN

He offered nothing but empty platitudes instead of giving a real solution to the problem.

佢只係講咗啲陳腔濫調,根本冇提供解決問題嘅實際方案。

Congratulate

Verb動詞

祝賀、恭喜

EN

I would like to congratulate you on your promotion to the new position.

我想恭喜你升職去新崗位。

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sport·
21 Jul, 10:28

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中文導讀

Rugby 嘅全新 Nations Championship 近期開鑼,雖然賽事過程相當緊湊,但球壇長久以來嘅執法標準問題依然困擾住觀眾。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映咗體育界喺推廣新賽制同時,點樣面對裁判判決不一呢個老問題,亦令唔少球迷質疑賽事嘅公平性同觀賞體驗,值得大家留意呢個體育界嘅發展。

Nations Championship fails to solve rugby’s ability to get in the way of itself
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inaugural

Adjective形容詞

首屆的、開創性的

EN

The company held an inaugural event to celebrate the opening of its new branch.

公司舉辦咗一場開幕活動,慶祝新分店成立。

Compelling

Adjective形容詞

引人入勝的、令人信服的

EN

The documentary tells a compelling story about the challenges of living in a big city.

呢套紀錄片講述咗一個關於喺大城市生活挑戰嘅引人入勝故事。

Consistency

Noun名詞

一致性、連貫性

EN

You need to maintain consistency in your daily exercise routine to see real results.

你需要保持日常運動習慣嘅一致性,先可以見到真正嘅成效。

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sport·
21 Jul, 10:15

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中文導讀

NBA Summer League 喺 Vegas 舉行,係觀察新秀球員表現嘅最佳舞台。今次賽事焦點唔止係頭四位新秀嘅亮眼表現,仲有 Warriors 同 Cavaliers 成功發掘到具潛力嘅球員。對於鍾意籃球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個賽事係了解未來球壇走勢嘅重要指標,亦反映咗各支球隊喺選秀同培養新人方面嘅策略,值得密切留意。

NBA Summer League takeaways: an outstanding top four, a Warriors gem and a Cavaliers steal
A

Vocabulary 生字

takeaway

Noun名詞

重點、主要結論或學到嘅嘢

EN

The main takeaway from the meeting is that we need to reduce our monthly expenses.

呢個會議嘅主要結論係我哋需要減少每月開支。

showcase

Verb動詞

展示、表現(優點或特長)

EN

The exhibition is a great opportunity for local artists to showcase their work to the public.

呢個展覽係本地藝術家向公眾展示作品嘅好機會。

gem

Noun名詞

寶石;比喻極具價值或出色嘅人或事物

EN

This small cafe is a hidden gem in the neighborhood with excellent coffee.

呢間小型咖啡店係社區入面嘅寶藏,咖啡質素非常好。

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football·
21 Jul, 09:47

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中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 女子隊近日以破球會紀錄嘅轉會費,成功由 Lyonnes 簽入法國後衛 Alice Sombath。呢次收購反映球會銳意增強防線實力,喺女子足球競爭日益激烈嘅環境下,投入更多資源提升陣容深度,對球隊未來喺聯賽嘅表現有重大影響,亦顯示球會對女子足球發展嘅重視。

Spurs break their women’s transfer record to sign Alice Sombath from Lyonnes
A

Vocabulary 生字

transfer

Noun名詞

轉會、轉移、調職

EN

The company approved his transfer to the London office next month.

公司批准了他下個月調職到倫敦辦公室。

record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

She set a new record for the fastest time in the marathon.

她創下了馬拉松最快時間的新紀錄。

sign

Verb動詞

簽約、簽署

EN

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

簽署合約前,請務必仔細閱讀內容。

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news·
21 Jul, 09:45

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中文導讀

俄羅斯軍艦 Neustrashimy 近日喺距離 Plymouth 僅 45 英里嘅海域進行實彈演習,呢個舉動相當罕見。雖然演習只係持續咗 30 分鐘,但喺目前地緣政治緊張嘅局勢下,呢類軍事活動喺英國近海出現,無疑引起英國國防部門高度關注,亦反映出英國周邊海域嘅安全防衛工作變得更加敏感。

Russian warship carries out rare live-fire exercise 45 miles off UK coast
A

Vocabulary 生字

conduct

Verb動詞

進行、執行(某項活動或任務)

EN

The company will conduct a survey to understand customer satisfaction.

公司將會進行一項調查,以了解客戶滿意度。

intend

Verb動詞

打算、計劃

EN

I intend to finish reading this book by the end of the weekend.

我打算喺週末結束前睇完呢本書。

rare

Adjective形容詞

罕見的、稀有的

EN

It is quite rare to see such a beautiful sunset in this city.

喺呢個城市見到咁靚嘅日落係幾罕見嘅事。

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football·
21 Jul, 09:00

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中文導讀

西班牙國家隊喺 World Cup 展現出極高嘅戰術靈活性,Nico Williams 同 Ferran Torres 兩位後備球員喺關鍵時刻入替,並非單純改變比賽節奏,而係因應戰局需求提供球隊最缺乏嘅元素,最終成功奠定勝局。呢種「因時制宜」嘅調動策略,反映咗現代足球對球員戰術執行力同適應能力嘅高度要求,值得球迷細味。

Nico Williams, Ferran Torres and Spain’s adaptable World Cup excellence
A

Vocabulary 生字

Adaptable

Adjective形容詞

適應力強的;可適應的

EN

Being adaptable is essential when you move to a new country and start a different job.

當你移居到新國家並開始一份新工作時,具備適應能力係好重要嘅。

Combine

Verb動詞

結合;聯合;共同參與

EN

We can combine our efforts to finish the house renovation project before the weekend.

我哋可以結合大家嘅努力,喺週末前完成屋企嘅裝修工程。

Substitute

Noun名詞

替代品;替補球員

EN

If you run out of milk, you can use almond milk as a substitute in your coffee.

如果你飲晒啲牛奶,你可以用杏仁奶作為咖啡嘅替代品。

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sport·
21 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

英國賽馬業界近日對政府政策感到憂慮,擔心 Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 同新政府可能會收緊博彩業監管。如果當局全面禁止體育賽事接受博彩公司贊助,而賽馬業又未能獲得豁免,業界擔心呢項措施會對賽馬產業造成毀滅性打擊,影響深遠。

Racing fearful Burnham and new government may have gambling in sights
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ruinous

Adjective形容詞

毀滅性的、破產的

EN

The sudden increase in rent was ruinous for the small family business.

租金突然大增對呢間小型家族企業嚟講係毀滅性嘅。

Exempt

Verb動詞

豁免、免除

EN

Students are exempt from paying the full price for museum tickets.

學生可以豁免支付博物館門票嘅全額費用。

Sponsorship

Noun名詞

贊助

EN

The charity event is looking for corporate sponsorship to cover the costs.

呢個慈善活動正尋求企業贊助以支付開支。

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football·
21 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

足球壇近日出現一波退役潮,唔少球星喺 2026 年世界盃後選擇告別國家隊。當中包括德國門將 Manuel Neuer 同巴西球星 Neymar 等傳奇人物。對於熱愛足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲球員嘅退役標誌住一個時代嘅終結,亦反映出國際足壇正經歷新舊交替,值得球迷關注呢啲球星未來嘅動向。

Neuer to Neymar: 11 World Cup players who retired from international football
A

Vocabulary 生字

Icon

Noun名詞

偶像、代表人物

EN

She is considered a fashion icon in her home country.

佢喺自己國家被視為時尚偶像。

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local community center is organizing a tennis tournament this weekend.

我哋嘅社區中心今個週末會舉辦一場網球錦標賽。

Retire

Verb動詞

退休、退役

EN

Many people choose to move to the countryside after they retire.

好多人退休之後都會選擇搬去鄉郊地區住。

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sport·
21 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

ECB 旗艦板球賽事 The Hundred 即將迎來重大改革,除咗引入新投資者同調整隊伍名稱,各隊預算亦會大幅增加。呢場賽事以節奏明快見稱,吸引唔少頂尖球手參與。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項賽事係了解英國體育文化同社交生活嘅好機會,值得留意賽制變動點樣影響比賽嘅觀賞性同商業價值。

New owners, team names and much bigger budgets: the 2026 Hundred explained
A

Vocabulary 生字

showpiece

Noun名詞

重點項目、展示品或最精彩嘅部分

EN

The annual music festival is the showpiece of our town's cultural calendar.

呢個年度音樂節係我哋鎮上文化日程入面最精彩嘅重點項目。

budget

Noun名詞

預算、經費

EN

We need to plan our monthly budget carefully to save for a holiday.

我哋需要小心規劃每月預算,先可以儲錢去旅行。

format

Noun名詞

格式、編排方式

EN

The interview format allows candidates to demonstrate their skills through practical tasks.

呢種面試格式容許候選人透過實務工作展示佢哋嘅技能。

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politics·
21 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

Ed Miliband 喺推動 Net Zero 政策上表現突出,民望亦相當唔錯,但近期竟然受到來自黨內外嘅壓力同批評。呢種針對佢嘅「放風」行為,反映出英國能源轉型政策喺 Westminster 內部依然充滿角力。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類能源政策嘅爭議,有助了解英國未來電費同環保政策嘅走向,亦係觀察 Labour 政府內部穩定性嘅重要指標。

Why has Labour briefed against Ed Miliband – is it his success and popularity?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Brief against

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

向傳媒透露負面消息以打擊某人或某機構

EN

The manager was accused of briefing against his colleague to secure the promotion.

嗰位經理被指控向傳媒爆料打擊同事,以確保自己獲得晉升。

Agenda

Noun名詞

議程、政策目標或計劃

EN

The new government has a clear agenda to improve public transport services.

新政府有明確嘅議程去改善公共交通服務。

Popularity

Noun名詞

受歡迎程度、人氣

EN

The popularity of electric vehicles has increased significantly over the past few years.

電動車嘅受歡迎程度喺過去幾年顯著上升。

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football·
21 Jul, 07:00

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中文導讀

Gaza 嘅民眾近日聚集喺咖啡室同戶外場地,熱烈慶祝 Spain 贏得 World Cup。呢場賽事之所以引起當地人關注,係因為 Spain 政府近期公開支持 Palestinian 嘅權益,令當地民眾對呢支球隊產生強烈共鳴,將佢哋視為精神上嘅支持者。呢件事反映出體育賽事點樣喺政治角力下,成為民眾表達情感同尋求國際認同嘅重要出口。

Gaza celebrates World Cup victory of Spanish team they took into their hearts
A

Vocabulary 生字

gather

Verb動詞

聚集、集合

EN

The neighbors usually gather in the park on Sunday afternoons.

鄰居們通常喺星期日下午喺公園聚集。

backing

Noun名詞

支持、援助

EN

The project will only succeed with the backing of the local community.

呢個計劃只有得到社區嘅支持先會成功。

resonate

Verb動詞

引起共鳴、共振

EN

Her speech really resonated with the audience because it addressed their daily struggles.

佢嘅演講引起咗觀眾嘅強烈共鳴,因為內容講中咗佢哋日常生活嘅困難。

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money·
21 Jul, 07:00

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中文導讀

British Gas 近期發生能源電錶混亂事件,導致有住戶喺新居入伙後,因為電錶設定錯誤被錯誤收費。當問題解決後,住戶嘅能源收費計劃反而被調升 19%。呢單新聞提醒移英港人,搬入新屋後務必核對能源賬單同電錶讀數,避免因為供應商嘅行政失誤,令自己無辜承擔更高昂嘅能源開支。

British Gas mixed up our energy meter – but now I’m being penalised
A

Vocabulary 生字

penalise

Verb動詞

懲罰;處罰;使處於不利地位

EN

The new tax policy will penalise families with more than two children.

呢項新稅務政策將會令有兩名以上子女嘅家庭處於不利地位。

tariff

Noun名詞

收費表;關稅;能源價格計劃

EN

You should check if switching to a different electricity tariff could save you money.

你應該檢查一下轉用另一種電力收費計劃係咪可以慳錢。

sort out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

解決問題;整理;理清

EN

I need to sort out my paperwork before I can apply for the loan.

我申請貸款之前,需要先整理好我嘅文件。

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news·
21 Jul, 05:00

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中文導讀

近期英國油站入油後唔畀錢嘅情況愈嚟愈嚴重,每星期損失超過 £1.2m。雖然呢類罪案數字急升,但唔少油站負責人反映警方往往未有積極介入處理。對於喺英國揸車嘅港人嚟講,呢個現象反映油站保安問題值得關注,亦顯示執法部門喺應對呢類小型罪案時,似乎未有足夠資源或意欲去追查涉案人士。

‘A guy did a runner in a Jaguar’: the petrol theft scandal – and the garage owners struggling to stop it
A

Vocabulary 生字

do a runner

Idiom (Verb phrase)慣用語(動詞片語)

指某人喺未付款或未履行責任嘅情況下,匆忙逃離現場。

EN

The customer tried to do a runner after finishing his meal without paying the bill.

嗰位顧客食完飯之後,試圖唔畀錢就走人。

forecourt

Noun名詞

指建築物前嘅空地,喺英國通常指油站入油嘅區域。

EN

Please park your vehicle on the forecourt while you go inside the shop to pay.

請將車泊喺油站入油區,然後入去舖頭畀錢。

apprehend

Verb動詞

指警方拘捕或逮捕犯法人士。

EN

The police managed to apprehend the suspect shortly after the robbery occurred.

劫案發生後不久,警方成功拘捕咗嗰名疑犯。

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football·
21 Jul, 04:59

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中文導讀

澳洲國家足球隊 Socceroos 即將喺 World Cup 迎戰 Egypt。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢份指南整合咗賽事開波時間同埋直播渠道。無論你係想感受現場氣氛,定係想透過體育賽事融入當地社交圈,呢篇報道都提供咗必要資訊,幫你輕鬆掌握賽程,唔會錯過呢場焦點賽事。

When do the Socceroos play Egypt? How to watch Australia’s next World Cup game
A

Vocabulary 生字

kick off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

(比賽)開始;開球

EN

The charity concert will kick off at seven in the evening.

慈善音樂會將會喺夜晚七點開始。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

She has been training hard for the upcoming tennis tournament.

佢一直為即將到嚟嘅網球錦標賽努力訓練。

handy

Adjective形容詞

方便的;有用的

EN

Keep this map handy in case you get lost in the city.

將呢張地圖放喺隨手可得嘅地方,以防你喺城市入面迷路。