Thu, Jul 23· 7月23日

46 stories · 138 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 23:59

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中文導讀

Donald Trump 喺 White House 接待 MLB 冠軍隊伍 Los Angeles Dodgers,但部分球員選擇缺席。呢件事反映咗美國體育界同政治之間嘅張力,唔少 Los Angeles Dodgers 嘅忠實球迷對於球員參與政治場合感到矛盾。呢類活動往往成為政治表態嘅舞台,亦令運動員喺體育同政治立場之間陷入兩難,值得移英港人留意當地體育文化同政治參與嘅互動。

Trump hosts champion Dodgers at White House as some players stay away
A

Vocabulary 生字

conflicted

Adjective形容詞

感到矛盾的;內心掙扎的

EN

I felt conflicted about whether to accept the new job offer or stay in my current role.

對於應該接受新工作邀請還是留在現職,我感到很矛盾。

prospect

Noun名詞

前景;預期;可能性

EN

The prospect of moving to a new country can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

移居到一個新國家的前景既令人興奮,又讓人感到緊張。

loyal

Adjective形容詞

忠誠的;忠實的

EN

She has been a loyal customer of this local bakery for over ten years.

她是這家本地麵包店超過十年的忠實顧客。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 23:17

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中文導讀

Commonwealth Games 之前一度面臨停辦危機,好彩 Glasgow 決定接手主辦,令賽事得以延續。近日舉行嘅開幕禮氣氛相當唔錯,成功為呢項體育盛事注入活力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗英國地方政府喺資源緊絀嘅情況下,依然努力維持大型體育活動嘅決心,亦係了解英國社區凝聚力嘅一個好機會。

The king emerges from Tardis as Commonwealth Games face battle for time and space
A

Vocabulary 生字

doomed

Adjective形容詞

注定失敗的、難逃厄運的

EN

The project was doomed from the start due to a lack of funding.

由於缺乏資金,呢個計劃由一開始就注定失敗。

step in

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

介入、插手(通常指為了解決問題而提供協助)

EN

When the manager fell ill, the assistant had to step in to run the meeting.

當經理病咗嘅時候,助理必須介入去主持會議。

feelgood

Adjective形容詞

令人感覺良好的、充滿正能量的

EN

I really enjoyed watching that feelgood movie after a long day at work.

喺返完一日工之後,我好享受睇嗰套令人感覺良好嘅電影。

The Guardian
politics·
23 Jul, 22:30

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中文導讀

英國政府近期推動權力下放,計劃畀 Regional mayors 喺國家政策制定上扮演更關鍵角色。Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 認為分享權力係雙贏局面,並重啟類似 Gordon Brown 時期嘅國家經濟委員會。呢項改革意味住 Westminster 嘅決策權將會分散,對於移英港人嚟講,未來地方政府喺經濟同民生政策上嘅話語權會變得更加重要,值得大家密切留意。

Regional mayors to take key roles in UK policy decisions as part of No 10 North plans
A

Vocabulary 生字

Devolution

Noun名詞

權力下放;將中央政府嘅權力轉移畀地方政府

EN

The government is discussing the devolution of power to local councils to improve public services.

政府正討論將權力下放畀地方議會,以改善公共服務。

Revive

Verb動詞

復興;恢復;令某樣嘢重新流行或運作

EN

Many people are trying to revive the tradition of having Sunday family dinners.

好多人正嘗試恢復星期日家庭聚餐嘅傳統。

Collaborative

Adjective形容詞

合作的;協作的

EN

Successful projects often require a collaborative effort from all team members.

成功嘅項目通常需要所有團隊成員共同協作。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 22:07

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中文導讀

英國板球賽事 The Hundred 近日喺 Lord’s 開鑼,大會請嚟歌手 Tinie Tempah 表演助興,氣氛相當熱鬧。不過,主隊 London Spirit 嘅男女子隊表現未如理想,兩場賽事均不敵 Manchester Super Giants。對於鍾意睇板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢項賽事係體驗英國體育文化嘅好機會,雖然主隊今次失利,但賽事嘅娛樂性依然係焦點所在。

London Spirit begin new Hundred era with Tinie Tempah and double defeat
A

Vocabulary 生字

era

Noun名詞

時代、紀元

EN

The invention of the internet marked a new era in global communication.

互聯網嘅發明標誌住全球通訊嘅新時代。

host

Noun名詞

主辦方、東道主

EN

The host of the conference welcomed all the international guests at the entrance.

會議嘅主辦方喺門口歡迎所有國際嘉賓。

defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、挫敗

EN

The team was disappointed by their defeat in the final match of the season.

球隊對佢哋喺季尾決賽中嘅失敗感到失望。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 20:00

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中文導讀

近期女子足球轉會市場相當熱鬧,雖然 Sam Kerr 同 Alexia Putellas 嘅重磅轉會備受關注,但其實仲有唔少實力球員喺男子世界盃期間完成轉會,容易被大眾忽略。呢篇報道整理咗 10 個值得留意嘅女子足球轉會,幫各位球迷補返課,確保大家唔會錯過女子足壇嘅最新陣容變動。

From Popp to Diani: 10 women’s transfers you may have missed during the men’s World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Transfer

Noun名詞

轉會、轉移、調職

EN

The company announced a transfer of staff to the new office in the city center.

公司宣佈將員工調職到市中心嘅新辦公室。

Attention

Noun名詞

注意、關注

EN

Please pay close attention to the instructions before you start the exam.

開始考試前,請密切留意指示。

Escape

Verb動詞

逃脫、被忽略、未被察覺

EN

The small detail in the contract escaped my notice until I read it a second time.

合約入面嗰個細節,直到我睇第二次嗰陣先留意到。

The Guardian
politics·
23 Jul, 19:14

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 黨魁 Kemi Badenoch 近期喺 Westminster 表現愈嚟愈自信,開始為黨定立新方向。面對 Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 呢位強勁對手,Kemi Badenoch 必須調整佢嘅政治論述,先可以喺未來嘅政治博弈入面爭取到更多選民支持,呢場對決將會係保守黨重整旗鼓嘅關鍵。

Kemi Badenoch ‘has to adapt’ her rhetoric to take on Andy Burnham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Adapt

Verb動詞

適應、調整

EN

It takes time to adapt to a new working environment.

適應新嘅工作環境需要時間。

Rhetoric

Noun名詞

修辭、言論、說話技巧

EN

The politician's rhetoric failed to convince the public.

嗰位政治人物嘅言論未能說服公眾。

Confident

Adjective形容詞

自信的

EN

She felt confident about her performance in the job interview.

佢對自己喺求職面試入面嘅表現感到自信。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 18:51

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中文導讀

涉及 Southport 襲擊案嘅被告 Axel Rudakubana,近日被轉移至 Broadmoor 精神病院。據悉,臨床評估顯示 Axel Rudakubana 嘅精神狀況令監獄無法提供安全管理,故當局作出呢個安排。呢單新聞反映英國司法系統喺處理高風險被告時,會根據醫療評估調整羈押地點,確保監獄運作安全。

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana moved to Broadmoor psychiatric hospital
A

Vocabulary 生字

Assessment

Noun名詞

評估、評價

EN

The school provides a thorough assessment of each student's progress.

學校會為每位學生嘅學習進度提供全面評估。

Manage

Verb動詞

管理、處理、應付

EN

It is difficult to manage a busy household with three young children.

要同時照顧三個年幼細路,管理一個繁忙嘅家庭確實唔容易。

Secure

Adjective形容詞

安全的、穩固的

EN

Please make sure all the windows are secure before you leave the house.

離開屋企之前,請確保所有窗戶都已經鎖好。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 18:36

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中文導讀

涉及前欖球員腦部受損嘅集體訴訟案近日陷入僵局。法官批評代表律師 Richard Boardman 處理案件嘅手法,並正考慮撤銷當中 95% 嘅申索。呢單官司被視為欖球界嘅里程碑,若果被大幅撤銷,將會嚴重打擊受傷球員向有關機構追討賠償嘅機會,亦反映出呢類體育傷患訴訟喺法律程序上嘅極高難度。

Rugby brain injury case reaches crisis point as judge retires to consider 95% strikeouts
A

Vocabulary 生字

Strikeout

Noun名詞

法律上指法院駁回或剔除訴訟請求

EN

The judge ordered a strikeout of the claim due to a lack of sufficient evidence.

法官因證據不足,下令駁回該項申索。

Consider

Verb動詞

仔細考慮、審議

EN

I need some time to consider your job offer before making a final decision.

我需要啲時間考慮你份工作邀請,先可以做最終決定。

Landmark

Adjective形容詞

里程碑式的、具重大意義的

EN

The court reached a landmark decision that changed the way we view privacy rights.

法庭作出咗一項里程碑式嘅裁決,改變咗我哋對私隱權嘅睇法。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 18:30

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中文導讀

Commonwealth Games 期間,Falkland Islands 嘅草地滾球選手 Cecil Alexander 對 Argentina 喺世界盃期間展示嘅橫額表示失望。呢件事反映出 Falkland Islands 同 Argentina 之間長期存在嘅主權爭議,即使喺體育賽事場合,呢種政治敏感度依然影響緊雙方嘅交流,亦令當地居民對呢類政治表態感到無奈。

Falkland Islands bowler criticises ‘disappointing’ Argentina World Cup banner
A

Vocabulary 生字

disappointing

Adjective形容詞

令人失望的

EN

The service at the restaurant was quite disappointing given the high prices.

考慮到餐廳的高昂價格,那裡的服務相當令人失望。

criticise

Verb動詞

批評

EN

It is common for people to criticise the lack of public transport in rural areas.

人們批評偏遠地區缺乏公共交通工具是很常見的。

banner

Noun名詞

橫額、旗幟

EN

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

抗議者舉起一幅大橫額來表達他們的訴求。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 17:56

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中文導讀

Tour de France 賽事出現變數,領先車手 Tadej Pogacar 所屬嘅 UAE Emirates 車隊近日爆發大規模病患,影響備戰進度。雖然 Richard Carapaz 贏咗第 18 站,但車隊健康狀況令人憂慮。對於關注單車賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場病患潮可能會左右總冠軍爭奪戰嘅最終結果,值得密切留意車隊最新動態。

Tour de France worries emerge for Tadej Pogacar after illness sweeps through team
A

Vocabulary 生字

uncertainty

Noun名詞

不確定性、變數

EN

There is a lot of uncertainty about the weather for our outdoor picnic this weekend.

對於我哋呢個週末嘅戶外野餐嚟講,天氣方面有好多不確定性。

emerge

Verb動詞

浮現、出現、顯露

EN

New evidence has emerged that could change the outcome of the court case.

有新證據浮現,可能會改變呢單官司嘅結果。

sweep

Verb動詞

橫掃、迅速蔓延

EN

A flu virus is sweeping through the office, and many staff members are taking sick leave.

流感病毒正喺辦公室蔓延,好多員工都請緊病假。

The Guardian
politics·
23 Jul, 17:48

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中文導讀

英國政界近日關注遊說公司 CT Group 嘅操守,有報道指該公司涉嫌以金錢利誘記者撰寫有利於客戶嘅報道。呢種做法引起 Westminster 議員強烈不滿,認為嚴重損害新聞自由同公眾信任。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類遊說文化點樣影響英國媒體生態,有助於更全面咁解讀當地新聞報道背後嘅利益關係,避免被誤導。

Lobbying firm pressed for details about payments to journalists for favourable stories
A

Vocabulary 生字

Lobbying

Noun名詞

遊說;指試圖影響政府決策或公眾輿論嘅活動

EN

The environmental group is lobbying for stricter regulations on plastic waste.

該環保組織正進行遊說,希望政府對塑膠廢料實施更嚴格嘅規管。

Favourable

Adjective形容詞

有利的;贊同的;給予好評的

EN

The new policy received a favourable response from the local community.

呢項新政策得到當地社區嘅正面回應。

Coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報道;媒體對某事件嘅覆蓋範圍或篇幅

EN

The local newspaper provided extensive coverage of the charity event.

嗰份本地報紙對呢場慈善活動進行咗廣泛報道。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 17:32

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中文導讀

Mercedes車手George Russell近期確認車隊已經搵出導致賽車出現電力故障嘅根源。呢個問題喺Spa同Silverstone賽事中嚴重影響咗佢嘅表現,令佢喺爭奪世界冠軍嘅路上受挫。隨住技術問題得到解決,George Russell對未來賽事表現感到樂觀,認為車隊已經可以重新集中精神,喺之後嘅比賽爭取更好成績,擺脫近期嘅陰霾。

‘Eyes forward now’: George Russell upbeat after Mercedes solve engine problem
A

Vocabulary 生字

Upbeat

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的、開朗的

EN

She felt upbeat about her new job prospects after the successful interview.

面試成功後,佢對自己嘅新工作前景感到好樂觀。

Expose

Verb動詞

揭露、使暴露於(某種情況)

EN

The heavy rain exposed a leak in the roof that we hadn't noticed before.

大雨令屋頂一個我哋之前冇留意到嘅漏水點暴露咗出嚟。

Fault

Noun名詞

故障、過錯

EN

The technician found a minor electrical fault in the washing machine.

技術人員喺洗衣機入面搵到一個輕微嘅電力故障。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 17:23

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中文導讀

英國近期溺水死亡人數急升,政府將推行新策略應對呢場「公共衛生災難」。數據顯示溺水造成嘅死亡人數,竟然多過火災、水災甚至持刀罪案。對於移英港人嚟講,夏天去湖泊或海邊玩水時,必須提高警覺,唔好忽視潛在嘅水域危險,確保自己同屋企人嘅安全。

Mission to ‘eradicate scourge of drowning’ after deaths surge across England
A

Vocabulary 生字

Eradicate

Verb動詞

根除、徹底消滅

EN

The government is trying to eradicate poverty in the rural areas.

政府正嘗試根除農村地區嘅貧窮問題。

Scourge

Noun名詞

禍害、災難、苦難嘅根源

EN

Inflation has become a major scourge for many households this year.

通脹今年已經成為好多家庭嘅一大禍害。

Surge

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

激增、急升

EN

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

熱浪期間,電力需求出現咗突然嘅激增。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 17:00

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中文導讀

Nottingham Forest 近期以 1.16 億英鎊完成轉會交易,成功簽入中場球員 Elliot Anderson。Elliot Anderson 對 Manchester City 嘅實力表示高度讚賞,形容佢哋係 Manchester 嘅王者。對於 Nottingham Forest 嚟講,呢次大手筆引援反映球隊希望提升競爭力,喺英超聯賽爭取更佳成績,亦顯示球會管理層對未來賽季嘅野心。

Elliot Anderson lauds City as ‘kings of Manchester’ after £116m Forest transfer
A

Vocabulary 生字

laud

Verb動詞

讚美、稱讚

EN

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

社區居民稱讚義工喺節日期間嘅辛勤付出。

relentless

Adjective形容詞

持續不斷的、不懈的

EN

The relentless rain caused flooding in several parts of the town.

持續不斷嘅大雨導致市鎮多處地方水浸。

transfer

Noun名詞

轉移、轉讓(亦常用於球員轉會或銀行轉帳)

EN

I need to make a bank transfer to pay for my monthly rent.

我需要進行銀行轉帳嚟支付每月租金。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:56

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中文導讀

前 BBC 記者 Vincent Kearney 喺一宗針對 MI5 同 PSNI 嘅法律訴訟中勝訴。法庭裁定有關機構非法監控並獲取其手機數據,目的係想揭露新聞來源,呢種做法被判為不成比例且違法。呢單案反映英國對新聞自由同私隱權嘅保障,對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地政府監控權限同法律保障係好重要嘅一環。

Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unlawful

Adjective形容詞

非法的、違法的

EN

It is unlawful to drive a car without a valid insurance policy.

駕駛汽車而沒有有效的保險單是違法的。

Surveillance

Noun名詞

監控、監視

EN

The building is under constant surveillance to ensure the safety of all residents.

這棟大樓處於持續監控之下,以確保所有住戶的安全。

Disproportionate

Adjective形容詞

不成比例的、過度的

EN

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the minor mistake he made.

懲罰與他所犯的小錯相比顯得不成比例。

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news·
23 Jul, 16:56

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中文導讀

英國資深演員 Dame Penelope Keith 近日獲各界悼念。Alison Baverstock 喺報章撰文,特別提到 Dame Penelope Keith 生前擔任一個慈善組織嘅贊助人,致力透過共讀活動連結軍人家庭。呢類名人參與慈善嘅報道,反映咗英國社會對公眾人物參與社區服務嘅重視,亦體現咗英國人點樣透過閱讀文化去支援特定社群,值得移英港人留意當地呢種社區連結方式。

Letter: Dame Penelope Keith obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary of a famous scientist in the newspaper this morning.

我今朝喺報紙睇到一位著名科學家嘅訃聞。

Patron

Noun名詞

贊助人;保護人

EN

The local charity is looking for a new patron to support their fundraising events.

呢間本地慈善機構正尋找一位新贊助人,以支持佢哋嘅籌款活動。

Connect

Verb動詞

連結;建立聯繫

EN

Social clubs are a great way to connect with people who share similar interests.

社交俱樂部係同志同道合嘅人建立聯繫嘅好方法。

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sport·
23 Jul, 16:55

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中文導讀

Tour de France 賽事總監 Christian Prudhomme 近日公開回應外界質疑,否認賽事對法國車手存在偏袒。針對備受爭議嘅夜間藥檢安排,Christian Prudhomme 強調 International Testing Agency 嘅檢測程序公平公正,並無針對或優待任何參賽選手,旨在維護賽事嘅專業誠信與競爭環境。

Tour de France director rejects accusations of bias towards French riders
A

Vocabulary 生字

reject

Verb動詞

拒絕、否認、駁回

EN

The manager had to reject the proposal because it did not meet the company's budget requirements.

經理必須駁回該提案,因為它不符合公司的預算要求。

bias

Noun名詞

偏見、傾向

EN

It is important for journalists to avoid any personal bias when reporting the news.

記者在報導新聞時避免任何個人偏見是非常重要的。

favour

Verb動詞

偏袒、給予優待

EN

The teacher tries not to favour any student in the classroom to ensure fairness.

老師在課室裡盡量不偏袒任何學生,以確保公平。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 16:46

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Wales 部分地區近日正式宣佈進入乾旱狀態,主要因為經歷連串熱浪加上長期缺乏降雨。呢次係當地近 200 年嚟最乾旱嘅 7 月,政府部門已經確認 North Wales 同 Upper Severn 嘅情況。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個消息反映氣候變化對當地供水同農業嘅影響,大家喺日常生活中可能需要留意政府發出嘅節約用水指引,以應對持續嘅天氣挑戰。

Drought declared in parts of Wales as July on course to be driest in nearly 200 years
A

Vocabulary 生字

Drought

Noun名詞

乾旱;旱災

EN

The prolonged lack of rain has led to a severe drought in the region.

長期缺乏降雨導致該地區出現嚴重乾旱。

Rainfall

Noun名詞

降雨量

EN

The average annual rainfall in this city is quite high compared to other areas.

與其他地區相比,這座城市的年平均降雨量相當高。

Confirm

Verb動詞

確認;證實

EN

Please confirm your appointment time by replying to this email.

請回覆此郵件以確認您的預約時間。

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news·
23 Jul, 16:45

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Allan Grimson 喺 2001 年因謀殺兩名男子被判終身監禁,原本近期有機會進行假釋聆訊。但由於警方針對佢展開新嘅性犯罪調查,令佢嘅假釋程序被迫暫停。Allan Grimson 認為呢次調查係當局刻意阻撓佢獲釋嘅手段。呢單案件反映咗英國司法系統喺處理重犯假釋時,會嚴謹考慮任何潛在嘅新罪行指控,確保公眾安全。

Jailed double killer says new sexual offences trial a tactic to stop his release
A

Vocabulary 生字

convicted

Adjective形容詞

被判有罪的

EN

The convicted person was sentenced to community service for the minor offence.

該名被判有罪的人因輕微罪行被判處社會服務令。

tactic

Noun名詞

策略、手法

EN

Using humour is a great tactic to lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

在緊張的會議中使用幽默是一種緩和氣氛的好策略。

release

Noun名詞

釋放、獲釋

EN

The prisoner was granted early release due to good behaviour.

那名囚犯因表現良好而獲准提早釋放。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 16:30

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

英國 Home Office 近期要求各間足球會承擔更多保安開支,減輕納稅人負擔。當局指出,2025-26 球季起,針對女性嘅性別歧視同暴力事件將被納入統計,預計會令保安需求增加。呢項政策調整反映政府希望將大型體育賽事嘅額外警力成本,由公帑轉移至球會身上,確保公共資源運用更具效益。

Police call on English football clubs to ease security burden on taxpayers
A

Vocabulary 生字

burden

Noun名詞

負擔、重擔

EN

High rent can be a heavy financial burden for young professionals living in the city.

對於喺城市生活嘅年輕專業人士嚟講,高昂租金可能係沉重嘅經濟負擔。

largely

Adverb副詞

主要地、很大程度上

EN

The success of the project was largely due to the hard work of the entire team.

呢個項目嘅成功,很大程度上係歸功於成個團隊嘅努力。

ease

Verb動詞

減輕、緩和

EN

Taking a short walk in the park helps to ease my stress after a long day at work.

喺公園散步有助於我減輕返工一日後嘅壓力。

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politics·
23 Jul, 16:25

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中文導讀

英國政府削減對 Somalia 嘅人道援助,引起當地人士 Abdullahi Nur Osman 關注。呢類援助對維持當地家庭溫飽、商戶運作及診所服務至關重要。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國政府喺財政緊縮下,對外援助政策嘅調整,亦值得關注呢類政策點樣影響國際人道救援體系嘅運作。

Aid cuts will harm lives and livelihoods in Somalia
A

Vocabulary 生字

Humanitarian

Adjective形容詞

人道的;博愛的

EN

The charity organization provides humanitarian aid to refugees in need.

呢間慈善機構為有需要嘅難民提供人道援助。

Livelihood

Noun名詞

生計;謀生之道

EN

Many local farmers rely on fishing as their primary source of livelihood.

好多當地農民都依賴捕魚作為主要生計。

Crisis

Noun名詞

危機;危難時刻

EN

It is important to stay calm when you are facing a financial crisis.

面對財政危機嗰陣,保持冷靜係好重要嘅。

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news·
23 Jul, 16:25

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

近日有讀者喺報章撰文,探討點樣杜絕油站入油時發生嘅偷竊行為。呢類問題唔單止造成經濟損失,仲影響到日常駕駛者嘅權益。雖然只係簡短嘅讀者來函,但反映出社區對公共安全嘅關注。作為移英港人,喺油站入油時保持警覺,留意周邊環境,係保障個人財產安全嘅重要一環。

The only way to stop petrol pump thieves
A

Vocabulary 生字

Theft

Noun名詞

偷竊、盜竊行為

EN

The shop owner installed security cameras to prevent theft.

店主安裝咗保安攝錄機嚟防止偷竊。

Vigilant

Adjective形容詞

警惕的、保持警覺的

EN

You should remain vigilant when walking alone at night.

你夜晚獨自步行時應該保持警覺。

Incident

Noun名詞

事件、事故

EN

The police are investigating the incident that happened yesterday.

警方正調查昨日發生嘅嗰單事件。

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football·
23 Jul, 16:02

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Aston Villa 最近完成咗一單球員租借交易,由 Chelsea 引入 Alejandro Garnacho。呢次轉會係 Morgan Rogers 加盟 Chelsea 交易嘅一部分,顯示兩間球會喺轉會窗尾聲進行球員互換。對於 Aston Villa 嚟講,呢位翼鋒嘅加入可以加強進攻深度,亦反映咗 Chelsea 喺陣容調整上,選擇將部分球員外借以騰出空間,對球隊未來部署有唔同考量。

Aston Villa seal loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea
A

Vocabulary 生字

surplus

Adjective形容詞

過剩的、多餘的

EN

The company decided to sell off its surplus stock at a discounted price.

公司決定以折扣價出售過剩的庫存。

requirement

Noun名詞

需求、必要條件

EN

Fluency in a second language is a basic requirement for this job position.

精通第二語言是這個職位的一個基本要求。

deal

Noun名詞

交易、協議

EN

We managed to strike a good deal on the new kitchen appliances.

我們成功以划算的價格買到了新的廚房電器。

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news·
23 Jul, 15:38

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

The Guardian 專欄作家 John Crace 近日以諷刺筆觸,模擬 Nigel Farage 前助手 George Cottrell 出版新書《How to Launder Money》嘅心路歷程。呢篇諷刺文章揭示咗政壇人物點樣利用爭議性話題博取關注,亦反映咗英國輿論點樣看待呢類具有道德爭議嘅政治人物,對於移英港人嚟講,係了解英國政治文化同媒體諷刺風格嘅一個好切入點。

How to Launder Money But Not Like Me, by George Cottrell (as imagined by John Crace)
A

Vocabulary 生字

Launder

Verb動詞

洗錢;將非法所得轉為合法資金

EN

The authorities are investigating the company for attempting to launder money through offshore accounts.

當局正調查該公司試圖透過離岸戶口洗錢嘅行為。

Sketch

Noun名詞

素描;簡短嘅諷刺文章或喜劇小品

EN

The comedian performed a funny sketch about the challenges of moving to a new country.

嗰位喜劇演員表演咗一段關於移居新國家所面臨挑戰嘅有趣小品。

Controversial

Adjective形容詞

有爭議嘅;引起公眾意見分歧嘅

EN

The local council made a controversial decision to close the public library for renovations.

地方議會作出咗一個有爭議嘅決定,將公共圖書館關閉進行翻新。

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football·
23 Jul, 15:08

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中文導讀

Anfield 近期又有收購傳聞,再次引起足球界對資本運作嘅關注。呢類頂級球會嘅股權變動,往往牽涉龐大資金,亦反映足球產業日益商業化嘅趨勢。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類新聞唔單止係睇波,更係了解英國體育產業點樣透過國際資本運作,去維持球會嘅競爭力同埋影響力。

Back to the playground of the disgustingly rich: it’s club football!
A

Vocabulary 生字

Takeover

Noun名詞

收購;接管

EN

The company announced a hostile takeover of its main competitor.

該公司宣布對其主要競爭對手進行惡意收購。

Disgusting

Adjective形容詞

令人厭惡的;極度反感的

EN

The kitchen was in a disgusting state after the party.

派對過後,廚房變得髒亂不堪,令人作嘔。

Business

Noun名詞

事務;生意;商業活動

EN

I have some urgent business to attend to before the meeting.

在會議開始前,我有一些緊急事務需要處理。

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sport·
23 Jul, 14:39

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Middlesex CCC 行政總裁 Andrew Cornish 近日被解僱。事緣有員工對佢提出投訴,經獨立紀律小組調查後,確認 Andrew Cornish 涉及不當行為(misconduct)。呢單事件反映英國體育機構對高層操守要求嚴格,即使係資深管理層,一旦違反紀律守則,亦難逃被免職嘅命運,對機構管治敲響警鐘。

Middlesex CCC chief executive dismissed after complaint by staff member
A

Vocabulary 生字

dismiss

Verb動詞

解僱;開除

EN

The company decided to dismiss the employee for failing to follow safety protocols.

公司決定解僱該名員工,因為佢未能遵守安全守則。

misconduct

Noun名詞

不當行為;瀆職

EN

Any form of professional misconduct will result in immediate disciplinary action.

任何形式嘅專業不當行為都會導致即時嘅紀律處分。

uphold

Verb動詞

維持(判決);支持;維護

EN

The committee decided to uphold the original decision after reviewing the evidence.

委員會喺審閱證據後,決定維持原有嘅決定。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 14:11

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

British Army 原定喺 Kenya 舉行嘅軍事訓練演習突然取消。事件核心係雙方對於軍人喺當地犯法時嘅司法管轄權,以及訓練經費分擔問題出現爭議。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映英國政府喺海外軍事部署上,正面臨更複雜嘅外交談判同法律責任挑戰,亦顯示英國同 Kenya 之間嘅防務合作關係出現變數,值得關注呢種國際關係對英國國防政策嘅影響。

British army cancels training in Kenya amid row over powers to prosecute soldiers
A

Vocabulary 生字

Jurisdiction

Noun名詞

司法管轄權;權限

EN

The local police do not have jurisdiction over crimes committed on private property.

當地警方對於私人土地上發生嘅罪案並無司法管轄權。

Prosecute

Verb動詞

起訴;檢控

EN

The company decided to prosecute the employee for stealing confidential documents.

公司決定起訴該名員工竊取機密文件。

Concerns

Noun名詞

擔憂;顧慮

EN

Many residents expressed their concerns about the new housing development project.

好多居民都對呢個新住宅發展項目表達咗佢哋嘅擔憂。

The Guardian
money·
23 Jul, 14:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

英國政府近日放寬法規,容許住戶喺八月底起安裝「露台太陽能板」。對於租客或者住喺分層單位嘅港人嚟講,呢個係慳電費嘅好消息。以往呢類安裝受限於繁複嘅規劃許可,依家門檻降低,大家可以考慮透過呢種小型設備,喺能源價格高企嘅環境下減輕生活負擔,長遠嚟講亦有助提升家居能源效益。

UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August
A

Vocabulary 生字

household

Noun名詞

家庭;一戶人

EN

Every household should have a basic first aid kit in case of emergencies.

每個家庭都應該準備一個基本急救箱,以備不時之需。

soar

Verb動詞

急升;飆升

EN

The price of fresh vegetables tends to soar during the winter months.

新鮮蔬菜嘅價格通常喺冬季月份飆升。

install

Verb動詞

安裝;設置

EN

We decided to install a new security system to keep our home safe.

我哋決定安裝一套新嘅保安系統,以確保屋企安全。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 13:09

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

歐洲球壇轉會市場近日相當活躍。Karim Adeyemi 以 £19m 轉會費由 Borussia Dortmund 加盟 Barcelona,呢單交易反映豪門球隊正積極增兵。另外,Newcastle 亦正與 Monaco 商討,準備以 £34m 簽入 Aladji Bamba。對於鍾意睇英超嘅移英港人嚟講,Newcastle 呢次收購若然落實,將會係球隊陣容調整嘅重要一步,值得密切留意。

Transfer roundup: Barcelona sign Adeyemi, Monaco’s Bamba set for Newcastle
A

Vocabulary 生字

roundup

Noun名詞

摘要、總結、綜述

EN

The evening news provides a quick roundup of the day's main events.

晚間新聞提供咗當日主要事件嘅快速總結。

sign

Verb動詞

簽約(聘用或加入)

EN

The company plans to sign several new employees by the end of the month.

公司計劃喺月底前簽約聘請幾位新員工。

close to

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

接近、快要達成

EN

We are very close to reaching an agreement on the new rental contract.

我哋好快就會就新嘅租約達成共識。

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football·
23 Jul, 12:41

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中文導讀

Manchester United 喺今個夏天雖然已經簽入兩名中場球員,但球會管理層並未滿足,目前正密切留意 Real Madrid 嘅 Eduardo Camavinga 同埋 Fulham 嘅 Sander Berge。呢個舉動反映出球會決心要進行大規模嘅中場重組,務求喺新球季提升球隊嘅中場控制力同埋防守強度,球迷可以留意呢兩位球員會唔會最終落實加盟。

Manchester United consider Camavinga and Berge as midfield overhaul continues
A

Vocabulary 生字

overhaul

Noun名詞

徹底檢修、全面改革

EN

The company needs a complete overhaul of its management system to improve efficiency.

間公司需要對管理系統進行全面改革,以提升效率。

radar

Noun名詞

雷達;(比喻)關注範圍、視線之內

EN

I have been keeping this job opportunity on my radar for several months.

我已經將呢個工作機會放喺心入面關注咗好幾個月。

sign

Verb動詞

簽署(合約);聘請

EN

We are planning to sign a new contract for the apartment rental next week.

我哋計劃下星期簽署一份新嘅租樓合約。

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sport·
23 Jul, 12:14

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Victoria 撤出主辦 Commonwealth Games 後,Glasgow 成為唯一接手城市。主辦方強調呢次係「精簡版」賽事,試圖證明大型體育活動唔一定係浪費公帑。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗英國地方政府喺財政緊絀下,點樣平衡舉辦國際盛事同公共開支,亦係觀察英國公共財政管理嘅一個好切入點。

Final hurrah? Glasgow’s cut-price Commonwealth Games fight for survival
A

Vocabulary 生字

bullish

Adjective形容詞

對前景樂觀的、看漲的

EN

The manager is bullish about the company's growth in the coming year.

經理對公司來年的增長前景感到樂觀。

deem

Verb動詞

認為、視為、判定

EN

The committee will deem the proposal unsuitable if it exceeds the budget.

如果提案超出預算,委員會將會判定它不合適。

cut-price

Adjective形容詞

減價的、廉價的、精簡成本的

EN

We managed to find a cut-price flight for our summer holiday.

我們成功為暑假找到了一班廉價航班。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 12:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

印度足球聯賽正試圖藉住世界盃嘅熱潮,改革國內賽事架構,希望將球迷對國際賽嘅熱情轉化為對本土球會嘅支持。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗體育產業點樣透過大型賽事帶動本土經濟同文化發展,亦顯示咗新興市場點樣利用全球化機遇,去提升本土聯賽嘅競爭力同商業價值。

‘Everyone is hooked on football’: Indian league seeks to ride World Cup wave
A

Vocabulary 生字

hooked

Adjective形容詞

對某樣嘢非常沉迷或上癮

EN

I was completely hooked on that new mystery series after watching the first episode.

睇完第一集之後,我就完全沉迷咗嗰套懸疑劇。

revitalise

Verb動詞

令某樣嘢恢復活力、復興或改善

EN

The local council plans to revitalise the town centre by opening more green spaces and cafes.

地方議會計劃透過開設更多綠化空間同咖啡店,去令市中心恢復活力。

translate

Verb動詞

轉化為、轉變為

EN

Hard work and dedication will eventually translate into better career opportunities.

努力工作同埋付出,最終會轉化成更好嘅事業發展機會。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 11:30

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Greater Manchester Police 承認喺處理 Heaton Park synagogue 襲擊案時出現嚴重失誤。警方承認當時檢獲疑犯手機後,未有及時檢查入面嘅關鍵數據,錯失咗阻止襲擊嘅機會。呢件事反映警方喺情報處理同資源分配上存在漏洞,引起公眾對社區安全嘅關注,亦令警隊內部檢討程序嘅壓力大增。

Police admit ‘missed opportunity’ before Manchester synagogue attack
A

Vocabulary 生字

Crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的;關鍵的

EN

It is crucial to double-check the flight details before heading to the airport.

去機場前再次核對航班資料係非常關鍵嘅。

Seize

Verb動詞

扣押;沒收;查封

EN

The customs officer had to seize the prohibited items found in the luggage.

海關人員必須沒收行李入面發現嘅違禁品。

Examine

Verb動詞

檢查;審查;細閱

EN

You should examine the contract carefully before signing your name.

你簽名之前應該要仔細檢查份合約。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 10:45

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

近日喺 Essex 嘅 West Mersea 海灘發生嚴重意外,一個群組喺海入面遇到危險,導致兩名女性不幸身亡,另外三人送院治理。據悉呢班人互相認識,目前警方正調查事件。移英港人去海邊玩水時,務必留意當地水域嘅潮汐同安全警示,切勿低估英國海域嘅潛在風險。

Teenage girl and woman die after group gets into difficulties in sea off Essex beach
A

Vocabulary 生字

difficulties

Noun名詞

困難、危險處境(常用於 get into difficulties 指陷入困境)

EN

The hikers got into difficulties when the weather suddenly turned bad.

當天氣突然轉差時,嗰班遠足人士陷入咗困境。

incident

Noun名詞

事件(通常指意外或不尋常嘅事)

EN

The police are investigating the incident that occurred at the train station.

警方正調查喺火車站發生嘅嗰單事件。

believed to

Phrase片語

據信、被認為(用於新聞報道未經證實但廣泛流傳嘅消息)

EN

The missing package is believed to have been delivered to the wrong address.

據信嗰件遺失嘅包裹被送到錯誤嘅地址。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 10:10

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Manchester City 核心中場 Rodri 近日因背部傷患面臨長期缺陣,甚至可能需要接受手術。對於 Manchester City 嚟講,Rodri 係球隊戰術體系嘅靈魂人物,佢嘅缺陣無疑係球隊爭標路上嘅重大打擊,領隊 Pep Guardiola 勢必需要喺陣容調動上作出重大調整,以應對未來賽事嘅挑戰。

Blow for Manchester City with Rodri out for extended period due to back injury
A

Vocabulary 生字

Extended

Adjective形容詞

延長的、長期的

EN

The company announced an extended period of leave for employees during the summer.

公司宣佈員工喺夏天期間可以享有長期假期。

Surgery

Noun名詞

外科手術

EN

She had to undergo minor surgery to fix her knee injury.

佢需要接受小型手術嚟處理膝蓋傷患。

Require

Verb動詞

需要、要求

EN

This application form will require your signature at the bottom.

呢份申請表需要你喺底部簽名。

The Guardian
politics·
23 Jul, 10:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

英國政府委任經濟學家 Miatta Fahnbulleh 擔任能源大臣,呢個決定反映 Keir Starmer 內閣決心推動綠色能源轉型。Miatta Fahnbulleh 過去喺智庫推動激進環保政策,佢嘅上任標誌住英國能源政策將會延續 Ed Miliband 時代嘅減碳方向,對未來英國能源價格同環保目標有深遠影響,值得移英港人密切關注。

Who is Miatta Fahnbulleh, the radical-thinking new UK energy secretary?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Economist

Noun名詞

經濟學家

EN

The economist analyzed the current inflation trends to predict future market changes.

呢位經濟學家分析咗目前嘅通脹趨勢,以預測未來市場變化。

Decarbonise

Verb動詞

減碳;脫碳

EN

Many companies are trying to decarbonise their operations to protect the environment.

好多公司都嘗試緊將營運脫碳,以保護環境。

Thinktank

Noun名詞

智庫;研究機構

EN

The thinktank published a report suggesting new ways to improve public transport efficiency.

呢間智庫發表咗一份報告,建議改善公共交通效率嘅新方法。

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sport·
23 Jul, 10:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

喺 MLB 呢類職業運動入面,球隊表現長期低迷唔單止係技術問題,仲係對球員心理質素嘅極大考驗。呢篇報道深入探討當球隊連場敗仗,球員點樣喺缺乏勝算嘅環境下,依然要維持專業操守同埋團隊信念。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種喺逆境中保持紀律同埋自我要求嘅心態,其實同我哋喺新環境面對挑戰時嘅心路歷程有異曲同工之妙,值得參考。

‘Like pulling a tractor trailer’: what it’s like to play on an awful MLB team
A

Vocabulary 生字

Accountability

Noun名詞

問責性;責任感,指對自己行為或結果負責嘅態度

EN

Teamwork requires a high level of accountability from every member to ensure the project succeeds.

團隊合作需要每位成員都有高度嘅責任感,先可以確保項目成功。

Maintain

Verb動詞

維持;保持,指令某樣嘢保持喺特定狀態或水平

EN

It is difficult to maintain a positive attitude when you are facing a lot of stress at work.

當你喺工作上遇到好大壓力時,要保持正面態度係一件難事。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰;難題,指需要付出努力先可以克服嘅困難

EN

Moving to a new country presents many challenges, but it also offers great opportunities for personal growth.

搬去一個新國家會面對好多挑戰,但同時亦為個人成長提供咗好好嘅機會。

The Guardian
politics·
23 Jul, 10:00

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中文導讀

年僅 32 歲嘅學者 Anton Jäger 近期備受關注,佢憑藉對當代政治嘅精闢分析,喺左翼知識界引起極大迴響。佢提出「hyperpolitics」呢個概念,解釋點解現代社會政治參與度雖然高,但往往流於碎片化同情緒化。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種政治氛圍,有助於更深入掌握英國社會嘅思潮轉變,以及點解現今政局會變得咁複雜難解。

Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left
A

Vocabulary 生字

groundbreaking

Adjective形容詞

開創性的;突破性的

EN

The scientist received an award for her groundbreaking research in renewable energy.

那位科學家因其在再生能源領域的開創性研究而獲獎。

devour

Verb動詞

狼吞虎嚥;如飢似渴地閱讀或吸收

EN

She loves to devour mystery novels during her long train commutes.

她喜歡在長途火車通勤時如飢似渴地閱讀懸疑小說。

laud

Verb動詞

讚美;稱讚

EN

Critics lauded the film for its stunning cinematography and emotional depth.

影評人稱讚這部電影擁有令人驚嘆的攝影技術與情感深度。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 08:11

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

近日,Palestine Action 案件嘅辯護律師 Rajiv Menon KC 因為結案陳詞被控藐視法庭,引起法律界極大迴響。CBA 主席批評呢項檢控對法律專業造成「寒蟬效應」,令律師擔心履行職責時會面臨法律風險。呢件事觸及英國司法制度核心,關於律師喺法庭上應有嘅辯護空間,以及政府對法律專業嘅干預界線,值得移英港人關注。

Palestine Action trial lawyer’s prosecution criticised as ‘chilling’ for profession
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chilling

Adjective形容詞

令人恐懼的;造成寒蟬效應的

EN

The new policy had a chilling effect on employees who wanted to voice their concerns.

呢項新政策令想表達意見嘅員工產生寒蟬效應。

Contempt

Noun名詞

藐視(法庭)

EN

The witness was warned that refusing to answer the judge's question could result in a charge of contempt.

證人被警告拒絕回答法官提問可能會被控藐視法庭。

Prosecution

Noun名詞

起訴;檢控

EN

The prosecution presented strong evidence to prove the defendant was guilty.

控方提出咗有力嘅證據去證明被告有罪。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 08:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

烏克蘭球會 LNZ Cherkasy 喺戰火下創造奇蹟,短短幾年由第四級聯賽升上頂級,仲拎到歐洲賽資格。呢單新聞反映喺極端環境下,體育發展依然可以有韌性。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種喺逆境中尋求突破嘅精神,或者會令大家有共鳴,亦係了解烏克蘭社會喺戰時點樣維持日常運作嘅一個切入點。

How LNZ Cherkasy become a wartime success story with few modern parallels
A

Vocabulary 生字

resilience

Noun名詞

韌性;適應力;恢復力

EN

The community showed great resilience after the flood destroyed their homes.

社區喺洪水摧毀家園後,展現出強大嘅韌性。

contest

Verb動詞

角逐;競爭;爭奪

EN

Many candidates will contest the local election next month.

下個月將會有好多候選人角逐地方選舉。

parallel

Noun名詞

相似之處;對應物

EN

It is hard to find a direct parallel to this situation in modern history.

喺現代歷史入面,好難搵到同呢個情況完全相似嘅例子。

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sport·
23 Jul, 08:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

Commonwealth Games 即將喺 Glasgow 舉行,呢場體育盛事唔單止係運動員嘅競技場,背後仲有好多值得留意嘅焦點。作為移英港人,透過呢類大型賽事可以更深入了解英國體育文化同社會脈絡。呢篇報道整理咗 10 個最引人入勝嘅賽事細節,幫大家喺觀賽前掌握重點,睇得更投入。

Commonwealth Games: 10 things to look out for at Glasgow 2026
A

Vocabulary 生字

intriguing

Adjective形容詞

非常有趣的、引人入勝的

EN

The book has an intriguing plot that keeps you guessing until the end.

呢本書有個引人入勝嘅情節,令你睇到最後都仲估緊結局。

subplot

Noun名詞

次要情節、副線

EN

The movie was great, but I found the romantic subplot a bit distracting.

套戲整體唔錯,但我覺得入面嘅愛情副線有啲令人分心。

under way

Adjective / Phrase形容詞 / 片語

進行中、開始了

EN

Preparations for the annual festival are already under way.

年度節慶嘅籌備工作已經進行緊。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 08:00

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因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

依家體育賽事嘅結果似乎愈嚟愈唔係由球場上嘅表現決定,反而係由場外嘅技術判決、行政干預甚至法律爭議主導。呢種趨勢令「公平競爭」嘅定義變得模糊,甚至被視為體育精神嘅絆腳石。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種現象反映咗英國體育文化正經歷深層轉變,賽果嘅不確定性已經超越咗運動本身,值得大家關注呢種體育生態嘅演變。

Don’t like the result? Don’t worry, sport no longer ends on the field of play
A

Vocabulary 生字

landscape

Noun名詞

形勢、環境或領域的整體狀況

EN

The digital landscape is changing rapidly due to the rise of artificial intelligence.

由於人工智能的興起,數碼領域的形勢正在迅速改變。

overturn

Verb動詞

推翻(決定、判決或法律)

EN

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling after new evidence was presented.

在提交新證據後,法庭決定推翻之前的裁決。

fairness

Noun名詞

公平、公正

EN

The manager is known for his fairness when dealing with disputes between employees.

這位經理以處理員工糾紛時的公正而聞名。

The Guardian
football·
23 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

即將舉行嘅 World Cup 由 US、Mexico 同 Canada 聯合主辦,雖然外界一直擔心商業化過度、門票價格昂貴同埋政治角力會影響賽事,但近期有評論指出,球迷展現出嘅熱情同投入,遠遠蓋過咗呢啲負面因素。對於移英港人嚟講,呢篇報道反映咗大型體育盛事喺商業包裝下,依然能夠凝聚人心,亦提醒大家喺關注大型活動時,可以嘗試抽離商業角度,感受現場氣氛。

‘A surprising success’: US, Mexico and Canada fans on hosting the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

outweigh

Verb動詞

比……更重要;大過……

EN

The benefits of moving to a new city far outweigh the initial challenges.

搬去新城市嘅好處,遠遠大過初期遇到嘅挑戰。

commercialism

Noun名詞

商業主義;過度追求商業利益

EN

Many people feel that the true meaning of the festival is lost due to excessive commercialism.

好多人覺得呢個節日嘅真正意義,因為過度嘅商業化而消失咗。

extortionate

Adjective形容詞

價格高得離譜的;敲詐的

EN

The rent in the city centre is absolutely extortionate.

市中心嘅租金貴得離譜。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 05:00

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中文導讀

澳洲 Victoria 突然放棄主辦 Commonwealth Games,Glasgow 臨危受命接手。呢個決定對當地經濟同旅遊業嚟講係一個重要轉機,亦顯示 Glasgow 喺大型國際體育盛事嘅籌備能力。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類大型活動嘅安排,除咗可以了解當地文化,亦係觀察地區經濟發展嘅好機會。

‘People are looking at Scotland for good fun’: Glasgow prepares for Commonwealth Games
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Vocabulary 生字

step in

Phrasal verb動詞片語

介入、插手、頂替(以解決問題或填補空缺)

EN

When the teacher fell ill, a substitute had to step in to teach the class.

當老師病咗嘅時候,必須要搵代課老師嚟頂替教書。

pull out

Phrasal verb動詞片語

退出、撤出(指放棄參與某項活動或計劃)

EN

The sponsor decided to pull out of the project due to a lack of funding.

由於缺乏資金,贊助商決定退出呢個項目。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、舉辦(活動或會議)

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搞個晚餐派對招待鄰居。

The Guardian
sport·
23 Jul, 00:21

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中文導讀

Cameron Myers 帶領澳洲田徑隊備戰 Commonwealth Games,澳洲中距離跑項目正進入黃金時期。澳洲田徑隊喺 Glasgow 賽事展現出極強深度,奪金機會濃厚。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類國際體育盛事除咗係觀賽焦點,亦反映各國體育人才培訓嘅趨勢,值得留意澳洲點樣喺短時間內提升整體競爭力。

Cameron Myers leads Commonwealth Games charge as Australia enters middle-distance golden era
A

Vocabulary 生字

depth

Noun名詞

深度;(團隊或組織的)人才儲備

EN

The company has a lot of depth in its marketing department, with many talented employees.

這間公司的市場部人才濟濟,擁有許多優秀的員工。

within reach

Adjective phrase形容詞短語

觸手可及的;有機會實現的

EN

With consistent practice, passing the driving test is well within reach for you.

只要持續練習,你絕對有機會通過駕駛考試。

boast

Verb動詞

擁有(值得自豪的特點或資產)

EN

This small town boasts a beautiful park that attracts many visitors every weekend.

這座小鎮擁有一個美麗的公園,每個週末都吸引許多遊客。

The Guardian
news·
23 Jul, 00:01

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中文導讀

British Muslim Trust 近期發表報告,指出英國清真寺平均每五日就受到一次攻擊,過去一年錄得超過 70 宗案件,包括暴力行為、破壞財物及塗鴉。呢類針對宗教場所嘅仇恨犯罪情況令人關注,反映社會共融問題仍然嚴峻,亦提醒喺英國生活嘅少數族裔要留意社區治安狀況。

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vandalism

Noun名詞

故意破壞公物或私人財產的行為

EN

The local council is taking measures to prevent vandalism in the public park.

地方議會正採取措施,防止公眾公園出現破壞公物嘅行為。

Property

Noun名詞

財產、物業或資產

EN

It is important to have insurance to protect your property against fire and theft.

購買保險以保障你嘅財產免受火災同盜竊影響係好重要嘅。

Record

Verb動詞

記錄、記載

EN

The weather station will record the temperature every hour throughout the day.

氣象站會喺全日每小時記錄一次氣溫。