Fri, Jul 24· 7月24日

39 stories · 117 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 22:45

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

中文導讀

MLS球會Austin FC嘅青訓學院近日捲入嚴重醜聞,正受到當地警方同FBI調查。事緣學院內發生涉及青少年之間嘅性侵指控,由於牽涉未成年人士同執法機構介入,事件引起體育界高度關注。作為家長,若果子女有參與當地體育訓練,建議多加留意相關機構嘅安全指引同背景,確保小朋友喺安全環境下成長。

Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
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Vocabulary 生字

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控、聲稱(指未經證實嘅指責)

EN

The company is investigating the allegation of unfair treatment in the workplace.

公司正調查關於職場不公平對待嘅指控。

Inquiry

Noun名詞

調查、查詢

EN

The local council has launched an inquiry into the cause of the fire.

地方議會已經針對火災原因展開調查。

Under investigation

Phrase片語

受調查中

EN

The suspicious financial activities are currently under investigation by the authorities.

嗰啲可疑嘅財務活動目前正受到當局調查。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 22:04

Rampant Wigan sweep to derby win as St Helens’ Rowley sacking fails to spark change

St Helens began life after head coach Paul Rowley with a heavy 38-16 Super League defeat at rivals Wigan

中文導讀

St Helens 近期經歷人事變動,Head coach Paul Rowley 被解僱後,球隊喺 Super League 嘅表現依然未見起色,喺打吡戰以 38-16 大敗畀死對頭 Wigan。Wigan 喺場上展現出絕對優勢,令 St Helens 嘅換帥策略暫時未能帶來預期嘅反彈,球隊目前正面臨嚴峻嘅賽季挑戰。

Rampant Wigan sweep to derby win as St Helens’ Rowley sacking fails to spark change
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Vocabulary 生字

Rampant

Adjective形容詞

猖獗的、不受限制的、猛烈的

EN

The rampant inflation has made it difficult for many families to afford basic groceries.

猖獗的通貨膨脹令好多家庭難以負擔基本生活雜貨。

Spark

Verb動詞

引發、觸發、激起

EN

The new policy change sparked a heated debate among the local residents.

新政策嘅改變喺當地居民之間引發咗激烈嘅辯論。

Defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、挫敗

EN

Despite their hard work, the team suffered a crushing defeat in the final round.

儘管佢哋好努力,球隊最終喺最後一輪遭受咗慘痛嘅失敗。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 22:03

Duncan Scott shines for Scotland again with 200m individual medley gold

Duncan Scott added to his trophy cabinet with gold for Scotland in the men’s 200m individual medley at the Commonwealth Games

中文導讀

蘇格蘭泳手 Duncan Scott 喺 Commonwealth Games 嘅男子 200 米個人混合泳項目再下一城,成功奪得金牌。作為泳壇名將,Duncan Scott 嘅表現再次證明佢喺國際賽事嘅統治力,亦為蘇格蘭代表團增添重要獎牌。呢場賽事唔單止展示咗佢個人嘅技術水平,亦係佢職業生涯獎項紀錄嘅重要里程碑,備受體壇關注。

Duncan Scott shines for Scotland again with 200m individual medley gold
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Vocabulary 生字

Individual

Adjective形容詞

個人的、單獨的

EN

The teacher provides individual attention to every student in the classroom.

老師會喺課室入面照顧到每一位學生嘅個人需要。

Medley

Noun名詞

混合項目、組曲

EN

The band played a medley of popular songs from the eighties.

樂隊演奏咗一連串八十年代流行曲嘅組曲。

Trophy

Noun名詞

獎盃、戰利品

EN

The winning team lifted the trophy high above their heads in celebration.

獲勝隊伍將獎盃高舉過頭以示慶祝。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 21:53

England gymnast Gabriel Langton suffers heavy fall in Commonwealth Games final

Session was halted as medical staff attended to Gabriel Langton, who landed head-first during his high bar routine in the men’s team competition

中文導讀

喺 Commonwealth Games 嘅男子體操團體決賽入面,英國選手 Gabriel Langton 喺進行單槓項目時發生嚴重意外,頭部先著地墮地。賽事隨即暫停,醫療團隊即時入場治理。呢類體操意外提醒大家,即使係頂尖運動員,喺高難度動作下依然面對極高受傷風險,賽事嘅安全配套同醫療應變亦因此受到外界關注。

England gymnast Gabriel Langton suffers heavy fall in Commonwealth Games final
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Vocabulary 生字

halt

Verb動詞

停止;暫停

EN

The train service came to a sudden halt due to a technical fault.

由於技術故障,火車服務突然暫停。

routine

Noun名詞

一套動作;常規;例行公事

EN

She practices her dance routine every morning to stay in shape.

她每天早上都會練習舞蹈動作以保持體態。

attend to

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

處理;照料;照顧

EN

I need to attend to some urgent paperwork before I can leave the office.

我離開辦公室前,需要處理一些緊急文件。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 20:39

Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case

Richard Boardman, the solicitor dismissed by rugby players suing the game’s authorities over brain injuries, continues to lead a similar claim by footballers

中文導讀

曾代表欖球員控告當局處理腦部創傷不當嘅律師 Richard Boardman,雖然被原本嘅客戶解僱,但佢依然繼續擔任另一宗足球員腦部創傷索償案嘅代表律師。呢單官司涉及職業運動員長期健康保障,對英國體育界嘅賠償機制影響深遠,值得移英港人持續關注呢類涉及公眾利益嘅法律訴訟。

Dismissed solicitor is still acting for footballers in brain injury court case
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Vocabulary 生字

Dismiss

Verb動詞

解僱;免職;駁回(法律訴訟)

EN

The manager decided to dismiss the employee for consistently missing deadlines.

經理決定解僱該名員工,因為他經常錯過截止日期。

Claim

Noun名詞

索償;主張;聲稱

EN

You should submit an insurance claim as soon as possible after the accident.

意外發生後,你應該儘快提交保險索償。

Injury

Noun名詞

受傷;傷害

EN

He had to stop playing sports for a few months due to a serious knee injury.

由於嚴重的膝蓋受傷,他不得不停止運動幾個月。

The Guardian
football·
24 Jul, 19:13

‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City

The Italian does not shy away from the task of following a legend in Pep Guardiola but his previous time at the club may help him

中文導讀

Enzo Maresca 準備接手挑戰,喺 Pep Guardiola 嘅光環下帶領 Manchester City 邁向新階段。佢曾經喺球會工作嘅經驗,或者會成為佢嘅優勢。對於球迷嚟講,呢位新帥點樣喺傳奇之後建立自己嘅風格,將會係球隊未來發展嘅關鍵,亦係大家關注嘅焦點。

‘You need to evolve’: Enzo Maresca plots life after Pep at Manchester City
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Vocabulary 生字

evolve

Verb動詞

進化、演變、逐步發展

EN

The company needs to evolve to keep up with changing market trends.

呢間公司需要不斷進化,先可以跟得上市場趨勢嘅轉變。

legend

Noun名詞

傳奇人物、傳奇故事

EN

He is considered a legend in the world of classical music for his incredible talent.

憑藉佢驚人嘅天賦,佢被視為古典音樂界嘅傳奇人物。

shy away from

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

迴避、避開(通常指困難或不愉快嘅事)

EN

Don't shy away from asking questions if you don't understand the instructions.

如果你唔明白啲指示,唔好怕醜或者迴避去發問。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 18:49

LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character

Philadelphia wasn’t the obvious destination for LeBron James. That may be exactly why it makes perfect sense for a player who has always prioritized fit over sentiment

中文導讀

LeBron James 轉會 Philadelphia 76ers 嘅傳聞引起熱議。雖然 Philadelphia 唔係外界預期嘅熱門選擇,但對於一直講求球隊配置同戰術契合度,多過講求感情因素嘅 LeBron James 嚟講,呢個決定反而相當合理。呢次分析反映咗頂尖運動員喺職業生涯後期,點樣透過理性計算去選擇最有利嘅發展環境,而非單純追求名氣或情懷。

LeBron James going to the Philadelphia 76ers is perfectly in character
A

Vocabulary 生字

prioritize

Verb動詞

優先考慮;把...列為優先事項

EN

You should prioritize your health over working long hours.

你應該將健康置於長時間工作之上,優先考慮健康。

sentiment

Noun名詞

情感;感傷;情緒

EN

I kept the old watch for sentiment, even though it no longer works.

我留低呢隻舊錶係出於情感,即使佢已經唔行。

in character

Idiom慣用語

符合一貫作風;意料之中

EN

It is completely in character for her to arrive early to the meeting.

佢早到會議係完全符合佢一貫嘅作風。

The Guardian
news·
24 Jul, 18:41

‘It’s not fair’: cafe owners frustrated over exclusion from business rates cut

Business owners in England say prioritising venues selling alcohol leaves vital community spaces behind

中文導讀

英國政府近期推出商業差餉減免措施,但唔少咖啡店東主表示不滿。佢哋認為政策過分側重酒吧等賣酒場所,令咖啡店呢類重要社區空間被邊緣化,無法受惠於減稅優惠。呢個情況反映出政府喺制定經濟政策時,未必能照顧到所有類型嘅小商戶,亦令唔少經營者質疑政策嘅公平性,擔心會影響社區小店嘅生存空間。

‘It’s not fair’: cafe owners frustrated over exclusion from business rates cut
A

Vocabulary 生字

frustrated

Adjective形容詞

感到沮喪、氣餒或無奈

EN

I felt frustrated when my computer crashed right before I finished my report.

當我份報告就快寫完嗰陣電腦突然死機,我覺得好沮喪。

exclusion

Noun名詞

排除、拒絕納入

EN

The exclusion of children from the event caused a lot of complaints from parents.

呢個活動將小朋友排除在外,引起咗好多家長投訴。

vital

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的、不可或缺的

EN

Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health.

規律運動對於保持身體健康至關重要。

The Guardian
news·
24 Jul, 18:29

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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中文導讀

Metropolitan Police 一艘水警船近日喺 Westminster Bridge 附近發生事故,撞向橋墩。事件導致船上五名警員受傷,目前正接受治療。雖然呢類水上事故喺繁忙嘅泰晤士河較為罕見,但由於事發地點係倫敦市中心地標,引發公眾關注。當局正調查事故原因,以確保水上執法安全。

Five officers injured as police boat strikes Westminster Bridge
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Vocabulary 生字

Injured

Adjective形容詞

受傷的

EN

The ambulance arrived quickly to help the injured passenger.

救護車好快就到場協助嗰位受傷嘅乘客。

Treatment

Noun名詞

治療、處理

EN

You should seek medical treatment if the pain persists.

如果痛楚持續,你應該去尋求醫療治療。

Incident

Noun名詞

事件、事故

EN

The train was delayed due to an unexpected incident on the tracks.

因為路軌發生咗一宗意外事故,火車班次延誤咗。

The Guardian
news·
24 Jul, 17:52

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

英國南部同中部地區近日發出高溫警告,氣溫隨時升至 30°C。由於 Wales 部分地區已經宣佈進入旱災狀態,呢次高溫天氣令當地供水壓力大增。各位移英港人記得留意天氣變化,盡量避免喺烈日下曝曬,並注意補充水分,以防中暑。

Parts of England under heat alert with 30C temperatures possible
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Vocabulary 生字

Alert

Noun名詞

警報、警戒狀態

EN

The school sent out an alert to parents about the upcoming road construction.

學校向家長發出關於即將進行道路工程的警報。

Drought

Noun名詞

乾旱、旱災

EN

The long period of drought has caused significant damage to the local crops.

長時間的乾旱對當地農作物造成了嚴重損害。

Temperature

Noun名詞

氣溫、溫度

EN

Please check the temperature before you decide what to wear today.

請在決定今天穿什麼之前先查看氣溫。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 17:43

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中文導讀

England 嘅 Test cricket 隊長人選出現變數,由於揀選新任 red-ball 教練嘅程序變得複雜,Joe Root 目前成為帶領球隊出戰 Pakistan 系列賽嘅大熱門。呢個變動反映緊 England 板球隊喺人事任命上正面臨唔少挑戰,球迷要密切留意後續官方公佈。

Joe Root the frontrunner to step in as England Test captain for Pakistan series
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Vocabulary 生字

frontrunner

Noun名詞

領先者、大熱門

EN

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

憑藉佢出色嘅表現,佢係呢個升職機會嘅大熱門。

appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new manager to improve the company's efficiency.

董事會決定任命一位新經理,以提升公司效率。

complicated

Adjective形容詞

複雜的

EN

The instructions for assembling this furniture are quite complicated.

組裝呢件傢俬嘅說明書相當複雜。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 17:40

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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中文導讀

Glasgow 舉辦嘅 Games 雖然唔少大牌明星缺席,但開幕首日氣氛依然熱烈。呢場賽事成功保留咗獨特嘅體育精神,透過觀眾嘅熱情同賽場嘅活力,證明咗呢類大型運動會即使規模調整,依然能夠喺當地社區發揮凝聚力,展現出令人驚喜嘅感染力。

Shirtless heroes, bucket hats and gold: reimagined Games find their glow
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Vocabulary 生字

reimagined

Adjective形容詞

重新構思的;以新方式呈現的

EN

The restaurant offers a reimagined version of traditional comfort food.

這家餐廳提供重新構思後的傳統舒適美食。

retain

Verb動詞

保留;保持

EN

It is important to retain your original receipts for tax purposes.

為了報稅,保留原始收據很重要。

glow

Noun名詞

光輝;光采;愉快的感覺

EN

She felt a warm glow of satisfaction after finishing the difficult project.

完成艱難的專案後,她感到一陣滿足的暖意。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 17:25

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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

Tadej Pogacar 喺 Tour de France 第 19 賽段表現極其強勢,以破紀錄時間征服 Alpe d’Huez 呢個經典爬坡路段。呢場勝利唔單止令佢喺賽事總成績嘅領先優勢進一步擴大,更展現出佢作為頂尖車手嘅統治力,係近年單車壇最矚目嘅成就之一,絕對值得體育迷留意。

Pogacar conquers Alpe d’Huez in record climb to win stage 19 and extend Tour de France lead
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Vocabulary 生字

conquer

Verb動詞

征服、克服(困難或挑戰)

EN

She worked hard to conquer her fear of public speaking.

佢好努力去克服對公開演講嘅恐懼。

extend

Verb動詞

延長、擴大、伸展

EN

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project by two weeks.

公司決定將個項目嘅截止日期延長兩星期。

overall

Adjective形容詞

總體的、全面的

EN

The overall cost of the renovation was higher than we expected.

裝修嘅總體費用比我哋預期中高。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 17:17

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

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中文導讀

Mark Swan 喺 Commonwealth Games 嘅男子輕量級殘疾人舉重項目,以些微優勢奪得賽事首面金牌。呢場賽事對英國代表隊嚟講意義重大,除咗係今屆賽事嘅開門紅,亦反映出英國運動員喺殘疾人體育項目嘅強大競爭力,值得大家留意呢位選手之後嘅表現。

England’s Mark Swan powerlifts to Games’ first gold by fraction of a point
A

Vocabulary 生字

fraction

Noun名詞

小部分、些微、分數

EN

The project was completed in a fraction of the time we originally expected.

呢個項目完成嘅時間,只係我哋原本預期嘅一小部分。

competition

Noun名詞

比賽、競爭

EN

She decided to enter the cooking competition to improve her culinary skills.

佢決定參加烹飪比賽,以提升自己嘅廚藝。

lightweight

Adjective形容詞

輕量級的、輕便的

EN

I need to buy a lightweight jacket for the unpredictable spring weather.

我需要買件輕便嘅外套,以應對難以預測嘅春天天氣。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 17:06

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中文導讀

英國體壇近日相當熱鬧,包括 Tour de France 進入最後階段、Commonwealth Games 嘅賽事,以及 Hungarian GP 嘅精彩對決。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲賽事係融入當地文化、同鄰居打開話題嘅好機會。透過媒體嘅即時報道,大家可以緊貼呢啲大型體育盛事嘅最新戰況,唔使擔心錯過任何關鍵時刻,輕鬆掌握英國體育脈搏。

Tour de France finale, Commonwealth Games and Hungarian GP – follow with us
A

Vocabulary 生字

coverage

Noun名詞

新聞報道;覆蓋範圍

EN

The local newspaper provides extensive coverage of community events.

當地報紙提供詳盡的社區活動報道。

finale

Noun名詞

結局;最後一場;壓軸戲

EN

The season finale of this TV show was absolutely thrilling.

這部電視劇的季終集非常刺激。

up-to-the-minute

Adjective形容詞

最新的;即時的

EN

I check the app for up-to-the-minute weather updates before I leave home.

我出門前會查看應用程式,獲取最新的天氣資訊。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Jul, 17:00

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中文導讀

F1 車手 Lando Norris 近日公開批評賽會,認為現時 F1 過分商業化,將金錢利益置於車手安全與權益之上。呢種對賽事管理方針嘅不滿,反映咗車手同賽會之間喺商業發展與競技本質之間嘅矛盾,亦令外界關注未來賽事規則會點樣平衡商業利益同車手嘅聲音。

Lando Norris hits out at Formula One for putting money ahead of drivers
A

Vocabulary 生字

reigning

Adjective形容詞

現任的;在位的(指目前持有冠軍頭銜或職位的人)

EN

The reigning champion successfully defended his title in the final match.

現任冠軍喺決賽入面成功衛冕。

heavily

Adverb副詞

很大程度上;嚴重地;沉重地

EN

The company relies heavily on new technology to improve its efficiency.

呢間公司好大程度上依賴新科技嚟提升效率。

regulations

Noun名詞

規章;條例;規則

EN

You must follow the safety regulations when working in the laboratory.

喺實驗室工作嗰陣,你必須遵守安全規章。

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sport·
24 Jul, 16:44

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中文導讀

NBA 球星 LeBron James 近期傳出震撼消息,決定離開效力八季嘅 Lakers,轉投 Philadelphia 76ers。呢份合約為期兩年,價值 800 萬美元,當中更包含球員選項。對於一直關注美國籃球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次轉會無疑係聯盟內嘅重磅新聞,標誌住 LeBron James 職業生涯嘅新階段,亦勢必改變東岸球隊嘅競爭格局。

LeBron James set to sign with Philadelphia 76ers in NBA free agency blockbuster
A

Vocabulary 生字

blockbuster

Noun名詞

轟動一時嘅事物、大片或重磅交易

EN

The studio released a summer blockbuster that broke all box office records.

呢間電影公司推出咗一部打破所有票房紀錄嘅暑期大片。

option

Noun名詞

選擇權、選項

EN

You have the option to renew your gym membership at a discounted rate.

你有權選擇以優惠價格續訂健身會籍。

deal

Noun名詞

交易、協議

EN

We managed to strike a good deal on the new furniture for our flat.

我哋成功為屋企新傢俬傾到一單好交易。

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politics·
24 Jul, 16:42

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中文導讀

Labour 喺大選大勝後,面對點樣兌現競選承諾同改善國家經濟嘅壓力。呢篇讀者來信集結咗唔同意見,有人建議 Andy Burnham 應該點樣帶領黨派走出困局,亦有人對 Keir Starmer 嘅執政方針提出建言。呢啲聲音反映咗英國選民對新政府嘅期望,亦係了解英國政治民情嘅重要參考,值得移英港人留意政府未來嘅政策走向。

Our blueprint for Andy Burnham’s success
A

Vocabulary 生字

Blueprint

Noun名詞

藍圖、詳細計劃

EN

The company has developed a new blueprint for sustainable growth over the next five years.

公司已經為未來五年嘅可持續發展制定咗一份新藍圖。

Fortune

Noun名詞

命運、運氣、財富

EN

The team's fortunes changed dramatically after they hired a new coach.

嗰隊波喺請咗新教練之後,命運出現咗戲劇性嘅轉變。

Turn around

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

好轉、扭轉局面

EN

It took a lot of hard work to turn around the failing business.

要扭轉呢盤虧損生意嘅局面,需要付出好大努力。

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news·
24 Jul, 16:41

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中文導讀

英國人出名鍾意傾天氣,近日當地報章刊登咗讀者來信,收集咗一堆形容天氣點樣影響心情同狀態嘅生動詞彙。呢類討論唔單止係閒聊,更加係融入英國文化嘅好機會。透過理解呢啲地道表達,移英港人可以更深入咁掌握當地人點樣用語言去連結天氣同個人感受,令日常社交對話變得更加豐富同地道。

When talk about the weather heats up or cools down
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sweltering

Adjective形容詞

形容天氣極度炎熱,令人感到焗促難受。

EN

It is difficult to focus on work during a sweltering afternoon.

喺一個焗到透唔過氣嘅下晝,好難集中精神做嘢。

Drizzle

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

指毛毛細雨,係英國常見嘅天氣狀況。

EN

You might need an umbrella because it is starting to drizzle outside.

出面開始落緊毛毛雨,你可能需要帶把遮。

Gloomy

Adjective形容詞

形容天氣陰沉、灰暗,或者令人心情低落。

EN

The gloomy weather often makes people feel a bit tired and unmotivated.

陰沉嘅天氣成日令人覺得有啲攰同埋提唔起勁。

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politics·
24 Jul, 16:35

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中文導讀

Reform UK 內部文件流出,顯示黨內高層要求議員將針對佢哋嘅捐款調查,定性為建制派嘅政治抹黑。呢件事反映 Reform UK 試圖將負面新聞轉化為「受害者」敘事,以鞏固支持者信心。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種政治公關手段喺英國政壇相當常見,了解呢類輿論操作,有助大家更清晰解讀英國政黨之間嘅角力同埋媒體報道背後嘅政治動機。

Reform councillors told to describe donations inquiry as establishment stitch-up
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stitch-up

Noun名詞

(非正式)預謀嘅陷害、不公平嘅安排或抹黑

EN

The players felt the referee's decision was a total stitch-up.

球員們覺得裁判嘅判決完全係一場預謀嘅陷害。

Deter

Verb動詞

阻撓、阻止、嚇阻

EN

High prices did not deter people from buying the latest gadgets.

高昂嘅價格並冇阻止到大眾購買最新嘅電子產品。

Smear

Noun名詞

誹謗、抹黑、污衊

EN

The politician claimed the article was just a smear campaign against him.

嗰位政客聲稱嗰篇報道只係針對佢嘅抹黑行動。

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politics·
24 Jul, 16:33

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近期一場涉及高昂酒水開支嘅聚會引起政壇關注。呢場活動唔單止係單純嘅社交,更被視為 Labour Party 內部勢力重組嘅訊號。多位前任大臣喺聚會後開始盤算未來嘅合作空間,呢種政治角力反映出 Westminster 內部對於政策方向同權力分配嘅暗湧,值得移英港人留意英國政局嘅最新動向。

Was Keir Starmer’s leaving party the boozy birth of a new Labour force?
A

Vocabulary 生字

cooperate

Verb動詞

合作、配合

EN

The two departments need to cooperate closely to finish the project on time.

兩個部門需要緊密合作,先可以準時完成項目。

expenditure

Noun名詞

開支、支出

EN

We need to reduce our household expenditure to save money for a holiday.

我哋需要減少家庭開支,為假期儲錢。

internal

Adjective形容詞

內部的

EN

The company is undergoing an internal review to improve efficiency.

間公司正進行內部審查,以提升效率。

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sport·
24 Jul, 16:26

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中文導讀

英國板球賽事 The Hundred 舉辦至今五年,依然面對定位模糊嘅困局。呢項賽事試圖透過商業包裝創造新傳統,但歷史沉澱唔係可以一蹴而就。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗英國體育界喺傳統文化同新興商業模式之間嘅拉鋸,亦顯示出即使係大型體育項目,如果缺乏文化底蘊,好難真正融入當地社會嘅集體記憶。

After half a decade of the Hundred, we still don’t know what this thing actually is
A

Vocabulary 生字

Experiment

Noun名詞

實驗;嘗試

EN

The chef is conducting an experiment with new ingredients to create a unique menu.

廚師正喺度進行一項新食材實驗,希望創造出獨特嘅餐牌。

Manufactured

Adjective形容詞

人造的;虛構的;非自然的

EN

The excitement at the event felt a bit manufactured rather than genuine.

活動現場嘅興奮感感覺有啲唔自然,好似係刻意營造出嚟咁。

Identity

Noun名詞

身份;特性

EN

Learning a new language is a great way to explore a different cultural identity.

學習一門新語言係探索唔同文化身份嘅好方法。

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football·
24 Jul, 15:36

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中文導讀

世界盃結束後,唔少球迷可能會覺得生活突然變得空虛,失去咗重心。呢篇報導為大家提供咗六個實用建議,教你點樣喺大型賽事過後調整心態,搵返生活節奏。無論係透過電視節目填補空檔,定係安排其他休閒活動,呢啲貼士都好適合移英港人參考,幫你喺英國適應新生活嘅同時,搵到平衡娛樂同日常作息嘅方法,避免因為賽事完結而感到失落。

Feeling lost without the World Cup? Six ways to survive the weekend
A

Vocabulary 生字

Occupy

Verb動詞

佔用、使忙碌、佔據

EN

I usually occupy my weekends with gardening and reading books.

我週末通常會用園藝同睇書嚟填滿時間。

Survive

Verb動詞

渡過、倖存、熬過

EN

It is hard to survive the long winter without a proper heater.

如果冇合適嘅暖爐,好難捱過漫長嘅冬天。

Adjust

Verb動詞

調整、適應

EN

It takes time to adjust to the new working environment after moving to a different city.

搬到另一個城市後,需要時間去適應新嘅工作環境。

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sport·
24 Jul, 15:25

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中文導讀

英國賽馬界盛事 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes 近期面臨挑戰,地位一度被法國嘅 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe 超越。Ascot Racecourse 決定大手筆增加獎金,希望重奪歐洲頂級賽事嘅寶座。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係體育盛事,亦係了解英國傳統社交文化同賽馬產業發展嘅好機會。

King George glory days are back and Ascot has Europe’s top racing prize in sight
A

Vocabulary 生字

showpiece

Noun名詞

最精彩嘅部分、展示品、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。

splash the cash

Idiom慣用語

大灑金錢、豪爽地花錢

EN

They decided to splash the cash on a luxury holiday after receiving their bonuses.

佢哋拎到獎金之後,決定去豪玩一趟。

in sight

Phrase片語

即將發生、快將達到、在望

EN

With the finish line in sight, the runner pushed himself to the limit.

終點線在望,跑手用盡全力衝刺。

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football·
24 Jul, 15:18

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中文導讀

Enzo Maresca 近日談及接手 Manchester City 嘅挑戰,佢形容能夠繼承 Pep Guardiola 嘅帥位係一種榮幸,但同時坦言要接替呢位名帥壓力巨大。參考 Sir Alex Ferguson 同 Arsène Wenger 離任後繼任者嘅掙扎,Enzo Maresca 深知要維持球隊頂尖水平絕非易事,呢種接班壓力喺足球界一直係熱門話題。

Maresca says managing Manchester City ‘a privilege’ but admits challenge of following Guardiola
A

Vocabulary 生字

Privilege

Noun名詞

榮幸、特權

EN

It is a great privilege to be invited to speak at this conference.

能夠獲邀喺呢個會議上發言係好大嘅榮幸。

Successor

Noun名詞

繼任者、接班人

EN

The board is currently searching for a suitable successor to the retiring CEO.

董事會目前正喺度物色適合嘅人選,接替即將退休嘅行政總裁。

Struggle

Verb動詞

掙扎、奮鬥、感到困難

EN

Many people struggle to balance their work and personal life in a busy city.

喺繁忙嘅城市生活,好多人都好難平衡工作同私人時間。

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football·
24 Jul, 15:02

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期喺轉會市場策略轉趨理性,唔再盲目高價收購,目標係要重建球隊中場實力。與此同時,Jürgen Klopp 宣佈回歸球壇擔任管理職位,呢個消息震撼咗成個英超球壇。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲體育新聞係融入當地社區、同鄰居打開話題嘅好切入點,了解 Manchester United 嘅重建計劃同 Jürgen Klopp 嘅動向,絕對有助你同當地足球迷建立連結。

Manchester United and the quest to make mythical midfield a reality
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sensible

Adjective形容詞

明智的、合情合理的

EN

It is sensible to check the weather forecast before planning a weekend hike.

在計劃週末遠足前,先查看天氣預報是明智之舉。

Quest

Noun名詞

追求、尋求、探索

EN

She is on a quest to find the best coffee shop in the city.

她正在尋找城中最好的咖啡店。

Reality

Noun名詞

現實、事實

EN

You need to face the reality that the project will take longer than expected.

你需要面對這個項目將比預期花費更多時間的現實。

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news·
24 Jul, 14:46

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中文導讀

Merseyside 近日發生嚴重交通意外,一輛汽車喺 Huyton 撞向燈柱,導致車上四名年輕男子不幸喪生,另一人受傷送院。當地警方正進行調查,並呼籲目擊者提供線索。呢類嚴重車禍再次提醒喺英國駕駛嘅港人,務必時刻留意路面狀況,尤其係夜間駕駛更要加倍小心,確保行車安全。

Four men in 20s die after car crashes into lamp-post in Merseyside
A

Vocabulary 生字

Collision

Noun名詞

碰撞、相撞(通常指車輛或物體)

EN

The traffic was delayed due to a minor collision on the motorway.

由於高速公路上發生輕微碰撞,交通受阻。

Witness

Noun名詞

目擊者

EN

The police are looking for any witness who saw the incident happen.

警方正在尋找任何目擊該事件發生的人。

Appeal

Verb動詞

呼籲、懇求(常用於警方請求公眾協助)

EN

The local council is appealing for residents to recycle more of their household waste.

地方議會正呼籲居民增加家居廢物的回收量。

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news·
24 Jul, 13:00

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中文導讀

Hampshire police 近期數據揭露,喺 Henry Nowak 相關示威活動中被捕嘅 37 人入面,有 22 人曾經涉及家庭暴力指控或定罪。呢項數據引起關注,顯示部分示威者背景複雜,亦令公眾重新審視示威背後嘅參與者動機,以及警方喺處理公眾集會時,點樣評估潛在嘅社會安全風險。

Most people arrested during Henry Nowak protests had been reported for domestic abuse
A

Vocabulary 生字

Detained

Verb動詞

被扣留、被拘留

EN

The suspect was detained by security guards for questioning after leaving the store without paying.

嫌疑人在未付款離開商店後,被保安人員扣留問話。

Accused

Adjective / Verb形容詞 / 動詞

被指控的;指控

EN

He was accused of breaking the company's confidentiality agreement.

他被指控違反了公司的保密協議。

Violence

Noun名詞

暴力、暴行

EN

The community is working together to reduce domestic violence and provide support for those in need.

社區正共同努力減少家庭暴力,並為有需要的人提供支援。

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news·
24 Jul, 12:54

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近期喺政壇嘅表現似乎未有引起太大迴響,相比之下,英國運動員 Kerr 喺賽場上嘅驚人表現更值得大眾關注。呢篇評論指出,歷史往往會忽略平淡嘅政治人物,反而會銘記嗰啲喺體育界創造傳奇嘅傑出人才,提醒大家唔好只係將目光聚焦喺 Westminster 嘅政治角力,而忽略咗身邊真正令人振奮嘅成就。

Digested week: History shrugs off Keir and makes room for brilliant Kerr
A

Vocabulary 生字

brilliant

Adjective形容詞

卓越的、傑出的、聰明的

EN

She came up with a brilliant idea to solve the problem at work.

佢諗到一個好聰明嘅方法去解決工作上嘅問題。

deserve

Verb動詞

值得、應得

EN

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

辛苦做咗成一年嘢,你真係值得放個長假。

attention

Noun名詞

注意、關注

EN

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

開始考試之前,請務必留意指示。

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football·
24 Jul, 12:00

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中文導讀

Bournemouth領隊Andoni Iraola近期公開表示,將會安排教練團成員協助Liverpool改善死球防守問題。對於Liverpool嚟講,死球失分一直係防守弱點,Andoni Iraola呢個舉動反映出球隊希望透過調整幕後團隊,喺新賽季提升整體防守效率,呢種針對性嘅戰術部署對球隊成績至關重要。

Andoni Iraola backs backroom staff to help cure Liverpool’s set-piece ills
A

Vocabulary 生字

backroom staff

Noun名詞

幕後團隊;後勤人員(指教練、分析師等非球員嘅工作人員)

EN

The company's success is largely due to the hard work of the backroom staff.

公司嘅成功好大程度上歸功於幕後團隊嘅努力。

cure

Verb動詞

解決;糾正(問題或弊病)

EN

We need to find a way to cure the persistent technical issues with our internet connection.

我哋需要搵方法解決網絡連線持續出現嘅技術問題。

improve

Verb動詞

改善;提升

EN

Taking an evening class is a great way to improve your language skills.

報讀夜校係提升你語言能力嘅好方法。

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football·
24 Jul, 11:57

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中文導讀

Newcastle 近日完成今夏第四宗收購,以 3400 萬英鎊簽入 Monaco 中場 Aladji Bamba。球會希望透過呢位 20 歲新星增強中場實力,應付新球季挑戰。對於 Newcastle 嘅球迷嚟講,呢次轉會顯示球會管理層積極補強,務求喺聯賽保持競爭力,值得留意 Aladji Bamba 嚟緊喺英超嘅表現。

Newcastle sign Aladji Bamba in £34m deal from Monaco to boost midfield options
A

Vocabulary 生字

boost

Verb動詞

提升、改善、促進

EN

Drinking enough water can help boost your energy levels throughout the day.

全日飲足夠嘅水可以幫你提升能量水平。

signing

Noun名詞

簽約球員、簽署

EN

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

公司宣佈聘請咗一位新成員嚟帶領市場營銷部門。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

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

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜或者日本菜。

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news·
24 Jul, 11:51

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中文導讀

Southport 襲擊案疑犯 Axel Rudakubana 近日被轉移至精神病院,當局指監獄已無法確保其安全及管理。受害者家屬對此感到憤怒,質疑 Axel Rudakubana 正利用司法及醫療系統逃避法律責任。呢單新聞反映英國司法系統喺處理高風險精神健康個案時,點樣喺公眾期望同法律程序之間取得平衡,引起社會廣泛關注。

Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is manipulating system, victims’ families say
A

Vocabulary 生字

Manipulate

Verb動詞

操縱;運用手段影響他人或情況以達到個人目的

EN

He tried to manipulate the situation to his own advantage.

佢試圖操縱嗰個情況嚟令自己獲利。

Psychiatric

Adjective形容詞

精神病學的;與精神健康治療相關的

EN

The patient was referred to a psychiatric clinic for further assessment.

嗰位病人被轉介到精神科診所進行進一步評估。

Manageable

Adjective形容詞

可處理的;易於管理的

EN

Breaking the project into smaller tasks makes the workload more manageable.

將個計劃拆分成較細嘅任務,會令工作量變得更容易處理。

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football·
24 Jul, 10:05

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中文導讀

前 Liverpool 同 Borussia Dortmund 主帥 Jürgen Klopp 正式接掌德國國家隊,將會帶領球隊出戰 Euro 2028 同 2030 World Cup。由於 Julian Nagelsmann 帶領嘅德國隊喺近期 World Cup 表現極度令人失望,德國足總決定換帥。呢個任命對於德國足球嚟講係一大轉變,球迷都好期待 Jürgen Klopp 嘅戰術風格可以令球隊重返巔峰,改善近期低迷嘅狀態。

Jürgen Klopp confirmed as Germany head coach for Euro 2028 and 2030 World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

dismal

Adjective形容詞

慘淡的、令人沮喪的、極差的

EN

The team's performance this season has been dismal, leading to many losses.

球隊今季嘅表現非常慘淡,導致輸咗好多場比賽。

take over

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

接管、接手

EN

She will take over the project after the current manager retires next month.

現任經理下個月退休之後,佢就會接手呢個項目。

confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Please confirm your attendance by replying to the email before Friday.

請喺星期五之前回覆電郵,確認你會出席。

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politics·
24 Jul, 10:00

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 嘅首個內閣名單出爐,最大亮點係女性成員比例首次達到五成,實現性別平權。不過,數據亦反映出 Oxbridge 畢業生依然壟斷核心決策位置。呢份名單反映咗當地政壇喺推動多元化方面雖然有進步,但精英主義嘅結構性問題依然存在,值得移英港人留意當地政壇嘅權力分佈趨勢。

The demographic makeup of Andy Burnham’s first cabinet – in charts
A

Vocabulary 生字

Demographic

Noun名詞

人口統計數據,指特定群體嘅特徵(如年齡、性別、收入等)

EN

The marketing team is studying the demographic of our local customers to improve sales.

市場營銷團隊正在研究我們本地顧客的人口統計數據,以提升銷售額。

Grip

Noun名詞

控制、掌控或影響力

EN

The company has a firm grip on the market, making it hard for new businesses to compete.

這間公司對市場有著穩固的掌控力,令新企業難以競爭。

Makeup

Noun名詞

組成、結構或構成方式

EN

The chemical makeup of this water sample is quite complex.

這個水樣本的化學組成相當複雜。

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sport·
24 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

年僅 11 歲嘅 Bodhana Sivanandan 最近喺國際象棋界創下歷史,打破咗傳奇棋手 Judit Polgar 保持咗 38 年嘅紀錄,成為史上最年輕擊敗評分超過 2600 分特級大師嘅女棋手。呢位來自 Harrow 嘅小將隨後更與另一位高分棋手打成平手,展現出驚人嘅天賦,絕對係值得大家留意嘅棋壇新星。

Chess: Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, breaks world age record from 38 years ago
A

Vocabulary 生字

eclipse

Verb動詞

超越、使黯然失色

EN

Her latest performance completely eclipsed her previous achievements.

她最近的表現完全超越了她以往的成就。

legend

Noun名詞

傳奇人物

EN

The retired athlete is considered a true legend in the world of sports.

這位退役運動員被視為體育界真正的傳奇人物。

defeat

Verb動詞

擊敗、戰勝

EN

It is never easy to defeat a strong opponent in a competitive game.

在競爭激烈的比賽中擊敗強勁的對手從來都不是一件容易的事。

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sport·
24 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

Tyson Fury 同 Anthony Joshua 近日分別重返擂台,面對實力較弱嘅對手。呢兩位重量級拳手一直被視為宿敵,今次賽事被視為佢哋籌備已久、價值高達一億美元終極對決嘅熱身。對於拳擊迷嚟講,呢兩場賽事係觀察佢哋狀態嘅關鍵,亦係推動未來世紀大戰嘅重要一步。

Fury and Joshua shadow-box their way towards overdue $100m showdown
A

Vocabulary 生字

showdown

Noun名詞

對決、決戰

EN

The two candidates will have a final showdown in the upcoming debate.

兩位候選人將會喺即將舉行嘅辯論中進行最後對決。

overdue

Adjective形容詞

遲咗嘅、早應發生嘅

EN

This pay rise is long overdue for the hardworking staff.

對於勤奮嘅員工嚟講,呢次加薪已經遲咗好耐。

preparation

Noun名詞

準備、預備

EN

She spent the whole afternoon in preparation for the dinner party.

佢花咗成個下晝去準備晚宴。

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sport·
24 Jul, 08:00

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中文導讀

英國體育界近日話題不斷,涵蓋足球、板球、欖球、高爾夫球、拳擊同田徑等多個範疇。呢份每週體育問答涵蓋咗 Rodri 嘅表現、Kevin Keegan 嘅經典回顧、Women’s Afcon 嘅賽事進展,以及 Tyson Fury 嘅最新動態。透過呢啲題目,讀者可以測試自己對近期體壇大事嘅掌握程度,亦係融入英國體育文化討論嘅好機會。

Sports quiz of the week: Rodri, Kevin Keegan, Women’s Afcon and Tyson Fury
A

Vocabulary 生字

Coverage

Noun名詞

報道;覆蓋範圍

EN

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the local community event.

嗰間新聞頻道為呢個社區活動提供咗廣泛嘅報道。

Insight

Noun名詞

洞察力;深刻見解

EN

Reading books about different cultures gives you a better insight into the world.

閱讀關於唔同文化嘅書,可以令你對世界有更深刻嘅見解。

Engage

Verb動詞

參與;吸引;投入

EN

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

同鄰居多啲交流互動,對建立友善嘅社區好重要。

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football·
24 Jul, 06:33

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中文導讀

澳洲足球員 Cristian Volpato 近日喺 Sydney 捲入嚴重交通違規事件。據報佢喺 Anzac Bridge 超速駕駛,時速超出限制近 50km/h,更被揭發路邊藥物測試呈陽性反應,涉嫌吸食可卡因。呢類涉及職業運動員嘅違法行為,往往會對佢哋嘅職業生涯同公眾形象造成重大打擊,亦反映出當地警方對道路安全執法嘅嚴謹態度。

Socceroos star Cristian Volpato allegedly tests positive for cocaine during roadside test
A

Vocabulary 生字

allegedly

Adverb副詞

據稱、聲稱(用於未經證實嘅指控)

EN

The suspect allegedly stole the documents from the office.

疑犯據稱從辦公室偷走咗啲文件。

positive

Adjective形容詞

陽性的(常用於測試結果)

EN

You should see a doctor if your home test result is positive.

如果你嘅居家測試結果呈陽性,就應該去睇醫生。

speeding

Noun名詞

超速駕駛

EN

He received a heavy fine for speeding on the motorway.

佢因為喺高速公路超速駕駛而被重罰。

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politics·
24 Jul, 06:00

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中文導讀

Westminster 嘅國會議員助理近期進行一項調查,結果顯示每兩個人入面就有一個正承受臨床級別嘅心理壓力。呢班幕後功臣長期面對肢體攻擊同言語欺凌,工作環境極度惡劣。呢單新聞反映出英國政治核心地帶嘅安全隱患,亦揭示咗國會員工嘅心理健康問題已經去到刻不容緩嘅地步,急需當局正視並加強保安措施。

Urgent need for more security after physical attacks and abuse, say MPs’ staff
A

Vocabulary 生字

Distress

Noun名詞

極大的痛苦、憂慮或苦惱

EN

The sudden loss of his job caused him a great deal of emotional distress.

突然失業令他感到極大的情緒困擾。

Clinical

Adjective形容詞

臨床的;(指診斷結果)達到需要醫療介入的程度

EN

She was diagnosed with clinical depression and started seeing a therapist.

她被診斷出患有臨床抑鬱症,並開始接受心理治療。

Staffer

Noun名詞

職員、工作人員

EN

The manager asked a staffer to help the customer with their refund request.

經理請一位職員協助顧客辦理退款申請。