Mon, Jul 27· 7月27日

41 stories · 123 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 22:30

Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs

PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 and above to be more responsive to local jobs market

中文導讀

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 計劃推動英格蘭學校改革,要求 14 歲以上學生嘅課程設計要更貼近當地勞工市場需求。呢項政策旨在解決技能錯配問題,確保年輕人畢業後更易投身職場。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個趨勢反映英國教育體系正加強職業導向,家長可以留意子女學校未來會否增加更多與本地產業掛鈎嘅實習或技能培訓。

Burnham to tell schools in England to adapt teaching to local business needs
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Vocabulary 生字

Curriculum

Noun名詞

課程;課程大綱

EN

The school is planning to update its science curriculum to include more practical experiments.

學校正計劃更新科學課程,加入更多實作實驗。

Responsive

Adjective形容詞

反應敏捷的;能迅速回應的

EN

The company is highly responsive to customer feedback and makes changes quickly.

這間公司對客戶意見反應敏捷,並能迅速作出調整。

Adapt

Verb動詞

適應;改編;調整

EN

It takes time to adapt to a new working environment when you start a new job.

當你開始一份新工作時,需要時間去適應新的工作環境。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 22:02

John Stones set for Inter move after shining for England at World Cup

The England defender John Stones is poised to complete a free transfer to Inter after leaving Manchester City

中文導讀

Manchester City 嘅英格蘭國家隊後衛 John Stones,喺世界盃表現亮眼後,目前正準備以自由身轉會加盟 Inter。呢單轉會對 Manchester City 嘅防線調動有唔少影響,亦反映咗球員喺國際賽事表現出色後,往往會吸引歐洲各大球會嘅關注,係近期球壇轉會市場嘅焦點之一。

John Stones set for Inter move after shining for England at World Cup
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Vocabulary 生字

poised

Adjective形容詞

準備好做某事;蓄勢待發

EN

The company is poised to launch a new product line next month.

間公司準備好喺下個月推出新產品系列。

transfer

Noun名詞

轉移;調職;轉會

EN

I need to request a transfer to the branch office closer to my home.

我需要申請調職去離屋企近啲嘅分公司。

shining

Adjective形容詞

傑出的;表現卓越的

EN

She was a shining example of dedication throughout her career.

佢喺成個職業生涯入面,都係敬業樂業嘅傑出榜樣。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 22:01

Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’

Green party leader shared picture of man wearing T-shirt with words ‘we’re only making plans for Nigel’ alongside a guillotine

中文導讀

英國改革黨領袖 Nigel Farage 近日報警,指控英國綠黨候選人 Sabine Mairey 喺社交媒體發布一張帶有斷頭台圖案嘅相片,涉嫌煽動謀殺。呢單事件引起公眾關注政治言論嘅界線,以及網上發文可能觸及嘅法律風險。喺英國生活,公眾人物嘅網上言論往往會成為法律焦點,大家喺社交平台發表意見時,務必留意言論尺度,避免誤墮法網。

Police make inquiries after Farage reports Polanski post for ‘inciting murder’
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Vocabulary 生字

Inquiry

Noun名詞

查詢、調查、詢問

EN

I made an inquiry at the local council office about the new bin collection schedule.

我向地方議會辦事處查詢有關新垃圾收集時間表嘅事宜。

Inciting

Verb (present participle)動詞(現在分詞)

煽動、激起、教唆

EN

The lawyer warned that posting such aggressive comments online could be seen as inciting violence.

律師警告,喺網上發布呢類具攻擊性嘅評論,可能會被視為煽動暴力。

Alongside

Preposition介詞

在……旁邊、與……一起

EN

The main course is served alongside a fresh garden salad.

主菜旁邊會配上一份新鮮嘅田園沙律。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 22:00

Ndevelo seizes chance to try again in pursuit of breakthrough Commonwealth Games medal

For Namibia’s Tryagain Morning Ndevelo, every trip into the ring is a reminder of the lesson his mother taught him growing up

中文導讀

來自 Namibia 嘅拳擊手 Tryagain Morning Ndevelo 喺 Commonwealth Games 再次挑戰奪牌。佢嘅名字「Tryagain」正正反映咗佢嘅運動生涯,背後承載住母親嘅教誨。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個故事唔單止係關於體育競技,更係關於點樣喺逆境中堅持,將人生嘅挫折轉化為再次出發嘅動力,體現出面對挑戰時嗰種永不言敗嘅精神。

Ndevelo seizes chance to try again in pursuit of breakthrough Commonwealth Games medal
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Vocabulary 生字

pursuit

Noun名詞

追求、尋求

EN

He moved to a new city in pursuit of better career opportunities.

佢搬去新城市係為咗追求更好嘅事業發展機會。

breakthrough

Noun名詞

突破、重大進展

EN

The scientists finally made a breakthrough in their research after years of hard work.

經過多年努力,科學家終於喺研究上取得重大突破。

seize

Verb動詞

把握(機會)、抓住

EN

You should seize every chance to practice speaking English with native speakers.

你應該把握每一個同母語人士練習講英文嘅機會。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 21:54

Adam Ramsay-Peaty happy with 50m breaststroke bronze after late surge

Adam Ramsay-Peaty said: ‘It’s human first, then athlete, which is a fair price to pay,’ while Scotland’s Archie Goodburn was racing despite his brain cancer diagnosis

中文導讀

Adam Peaty 喺 50 米蛙泳決賽後奪得銅牌,佢賽後感言強調運動員首先係一個「人」,心理健康比獎牌更重要。與此同時,蘇格蘭泳手 Archie Goodburn 即使確診腦癌,依然堅持出賽。呢兩位運動員展現出嘅韌性,提醒大家喺追求成就嘅同時,亦要學識接納自己嘅脆弱,呢種心態對移英港人適應新生活亦好有啟發。

Adam Ramsay-Peaty happy with 50m breaststroke bronze after late surge
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Vocabulary 生字

Surge

Noun名詞

激增、突發性嘅強勁力量或湧現

EN

There was a sudden surge in demand for winter coats as the temperature dropped.

當氣溫下降時,對冬裝外套嘅需求突然激增。

Diagnosis

Noun名詞

診斷(通常指醫生對疾病嘅判斷)

EN

The doctor explained the treatment plan immediately after the diagnosis.

醫生喺診斷結果出爐後,隨即解釋治療方案。

Resilience

Noun名詞

韌性、適應力、從逆境中恢復嘅能力

EN

She showed great resilience by finding a new job shortly after being laid off.

佢喺被裁員後好快就搵到新工,展現出極強嘅韌性。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 21:22

Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties

Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business

中文導讀

美國民主黨議員 Jamie Raskin 近日要求 Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 就其與 Donald Trump 及其家族生意嘅聯繫交代清楚。由於 Fifa 涉及龐大商業利益同國際影響力,美國國會正調查當中有無利益輸送或不當干預,呢件事反映美國政界對體育組織嘅監管力度正不斷加強,移英港人可以留意呢類跨國政治角力點樣影響全球體育政策。

Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties
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Vocabulary 生字

Release

Verb動詞

發佈、公開、釋放

EN

The company will release its annual financial report next week.

公司將會喺下星期發佈年度財務報告。

Contact

Noun名詞

聯繫、接觸

EN

Please keep in contact with your supervisor while working remotely.

遙距工作期間,請保持同你嘅主管聯繫。

Appear

Verb動詞

出席、現身

EN

The witness was required to appear in court to give evidence.

證人被要求出席法庭作供。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 21:13

Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair

Former education secretary will take up influential role that puts her at vanguard of Labour’s battle to win next general election

中文導讀

Andy Burnham 近期委任 Bridget Phillipson 擔任 Labour Party 主席。呢個任命反映 Labour Party 正積極部署下屆大選,Bridget Phillipson 作為前教育大臣,喺黨內影響力舉足輕重,佢將會帶領團隊應對未來選戰挑戰,呢個安排顯示 Labour Party 希望透過強化黨務管理,鞏固選民支持,為爭取執政權做好準備。

Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour party chair
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Vocabulary 生字

Appoint

Verb動詞

任命、委派

EN

The board decided to appoint a new manager to oversee the project.

董事會決定任命一位新經理來監督這個項目。

Vanguard

Noun名詞

先鋒、前鋒

EN

The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation in the industry.

這家公司處於該行業技術創新的先鋒地位。

Influential

Adjective形容詞

有影響力的

EN

She is an influential figure in the local community and often organizes charity events.

她是當地社區中有影響力的人物,經常組織慈善活動。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 20:00

Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big

English clubs have spent more on players this summer than the other four major European leagues combined

中文導讀

英超球會喺轉會市場嘅財力遠超歐洲其他四大聯賽,甚至總和都唔夠佢哋嚟。呢種極端嘅財力懸殊,令到 Premier League 嘅競爭生態同其他歐洲聯賽越拉越遠。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個現象反映咗英國足球產業嘅極高商業價值,亦解釋咗點解英國足球文化喺全球依然有咁強嘅影響力,同時亦帶出咗聯賽內部貧富懸殊嘅隱憂。

Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big
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Vocabulary 生字

Combined

Adjective形容詞

合併的、聯合的;指將多項事物加總在一起。

EN

The combined effort of the team led to a successful project.

團隊的共同努力促成了項目的成功。

Gap

Noun名詞

差距、缺口;指兩者之間的分別或空間。

EN

There is a significant gap between the rich and the poor in many cities.

許多城市中貧富之間存在著顯著的差距。

Spending

Noun名詞

開支、花費;指用於購買或支付的金額。

EN

We need to cut down on our monthly spending to save for a holiday.

我們需要減少每月的開支,以便為假期存錢。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 19:32

Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward

New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plans

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 上任後本來想專注處理國內民生問題,但現實往往唔似預期。近期 Burnham 喺 Ukraine 問題上嘅舉動,反映出國際局勢依然係 Westminster 無法忽視嘅壓力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事顯示即使政府想「向內看」,全球地緣政治依然會牽動英國政策走向,影響大家生活各方面嘅資源分配同優先次序。

Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward
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Vocabulary 生字

Gambit

Noun名詞

策略性嘅開局行動,通常帶有冒險性質以換取長遠優勢

EN

The company made a bold gambit to lower prices in order to attract more customers.

間公司採取咗一個大膽嘅策略,透過減價嚟吸引更多顧客。

Inward

Adjective形容詞

向內嘅,指關注內部事務而非外部

EN

After years of expansion, the business decided to take an inward look at its core operations.

經過多年擴張,呢間企業決定重新審視內部核心業務。

Symbolic

Adjective形容詞

象徵性嘅,指某件事主要係為咗表達立場或意義,而非實際改變現狀

EN

The protest was largely symbolic, as the law had already been passed by the council.

呢次示威主要係象徵性嘅,因為議會已經通過咗嗰條法例。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 18:30

Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears

Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors, left bodies ‘rotting away’, family members say

中文導讀

Hull 嘅 Legacy Independent Funeral Directors 負責人 Robert Bush 被指控嚴重違反專業操守,涉嫌處理遺體手法極度惡劣,令死者家屬極度憤怒。呢單案揭露咗殯儀業監管漏洞,法庭聆訊顯示受害家庭數目眾多,事件引起英國社會對殯儀服務質素及監管嘅高度關注,提醒移英港人喺處理相關服務時要格外小心。

Hull funeral director broke families’ trust on ‘almost industrial scale’, court hears
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Vocabulary 生字

Trust

Noun名詞

信任、信賴

EN

It takes a long time to build trust in a professional relationship.

喺一段專業關係入面,建立信任需要好長時間。

Scale

Noun名詞

規模、程度

EN

The company is operating on a global scale to reach more customers.

呢間公司正以全球規模營運,以接觸更多客戶。

Neglect

Verb動詞

疏忽、忽視

EN

You should not neglect your health even when you are busy with work.

即使工作繁忙,你都唔應該疏忽自己嘅健康。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 18:07

‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups

Howard Webb, Pro Ref chief’s refereeing officer, said a more diverse talent pool will much likely lead to higher levels of quality and raise standards

中文導讀

Professional Game Match Officials Limited 首席裁判官 Howard Webb 近日表示,計劃增加少數族裔裁判嘅比例。佢認為擴大人才庫唔單止係推動多元共融,更重要係透過吸納唔同背景嘅人才,提升裁判水平同執法質素。呢項改革反映英國體育界正積極透過擴闊選才渠道,務求令賽事水準更上一層樓,對關注英國足球發展嘅移英港人嚟講,係值得留意嘅體育政策走向。

‘Born out of quality’: Webb vows to increase match officials from minority groups
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Vocabulary 生字

diverse

Adjective形容詞

多元化的;不同的

EN

Our team is made up of people from diverse backgrounds.

我們的團隊由來自不同背景的人組成。

talent pool

Noun名詞

人才庫;可供選擇的人才資源

EN

The company is trying to expand its talent pool to find better candidates.

這間公司正嘗試擴大其人才庫,以尋找更優秀的候選人。

raise

Verb動詞

提升;增加;提高

EN

We need to raise our standards if we want to compete in this market.

如果我們想在這個市場競爭,就必須提升我們的標準。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 18:04

Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government

The appointment of three ministerial aides marks the first time members of Labour’s most leftwing faction have held government positions

中文導讀

Andy Burnham 近期委任三名 Socialist Campaign Group 成員進入政府擔任部長助理,係 Labour 黨內最左翼派系首次獲取政府職位。呢個舉動反映 Keir Starmer 領導嘅政府正嘗試平衡黨內唔同勢力,亦顯示出政府喺人事任命上,開始吸納更多元化嘅政治光譜,對未來政策走向有一定影響。

Burnham brings members of Socialist Campaign Group into government
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Vocabulary 生字

Appointment

Noun名詞

任命;預約

EN

I have an appointment with the dentist at three o'clock.

我三點鐘約咗牙醫。

Faction

Noun名詞

派系;小團體

EN

The committee split into two factions over the new budget plan.

委員會因為新預算案而分裂成兩個派系。

Diverse

Adjective形容詞

多元化的;不同的

EN

Our neighborhood has a diverse community with people from all over the world.

我哋社區好多元化,有來自世界各地嘅人。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 17:48

How Andy Burnham can make his devolution agenda work

Letters: Rabbi Jeff Newman, David Williams and Tom Carr respond to an editorial on the new prime minister’s plans to decentralise power

中文導讀

Andy Burnham 致力推動地方分權,希望將更多決策權由 Westminster 下放至地方政府。近日多位讀者致函報章,針對 Keir Starmer 政府嘅權力下放計劃提出反饋。呢場關於中央與地方權力分配嘅辯論,直接影響英國未來嘅管治模式,亦關乎移英港人居住地區嘅資源分配同政策自主權,值得大家持續關注。

How Andy Burnham can make his devolution agenda work
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Vocabulary 生字

Devolution

Noun名詞

權力下放;地方分權

EN

The government is considering the devolution of more responsibilities to local councils.

政府正考慮將更多職責下放畀地方議會。

Decentralise

Verb動詞

權力分散;去中心化

EN

They decided to decentralise the company's operations to improve efficiency in different regions.

佢哋決定將公司業務去中心化,以提升唔同地區嘅營運效率。

Agenda

Noun名詞

議程;工作計劃

EN

Improving public transport is at the top of the council's agenda for this year.

改善公共交通係議會今年工作計劃嘅首要任務。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 17:48

Organise to counter corporate power

Letters: The weakness of today’s organisations cannot be resolved by harking back to a golden age, says Mark Bergfeld. Also letter from Derrick Joad

中文導讀

Mark Bergfeld 喺呢篇評論指出,現今組織力量薄弱,唔應該單純懷緬過去嘅黃金時代,而係要尋求新方法去制衡企業權力。對於移英港人嚟講,理解英國社會點樣透過工會或公民團體去爭取權益,係融入當地公民社會嘅重要一環,亦有助大家喺職場或社區爭取更公平嘅待遇。

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Vocabulary 生字

Organise

Verb動詞

組織;籌備

EN

We need to organise a meeting to discuss the new community project.

我哋需要組織一個會議嚟討論呢個新社區計劃。

Counter

Verb動詞

反擊;對抗;抵銷

EN

The company introduced new policies to counter the rising costs of production.

公司推出咗新政策嚟抵銷不斷上升嘅生產成本。

Resolve

Verb動詞

解決(問題或困難)

EN

It took several days to resolve the technical issues with my internet connection.

我花咗幾日時間先解決到網絡連線嘅技術問題。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 17:36

The 2026 World Cup is over, but the onslaught of soccer relentlessly rolls on

The supply of soccer seems to be enormously exceeding demand. It’s made the sport feel utterly overwhelming

中文導讀

足球賽事近期多到令人喘不過氣,無論係聯賽定國際賽,賽程密度已經遠超球迷負荷。呢種過度飽和嘅賽事供應,令足球運動失去咗以往嘅新鮮感同吸引力。對於移英港人嚟講,如果你平時有留意英國體育文化,可能會感受到呢種「足球疲勞」。呢篇評論指出,賽事氾濫嘅現象已經令體育產業陷入失衡,長遠落去可能會令觀眾對呢項運動產生厭倦,值得體育迷深思。

The 2026 World Cup is over, but the onslaught of soccer relentlessly rolls on
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Vocabulary 生字

onslaught

Noun名詞

猛烈攻擊;大量湧現(通常指令人難以應付的事物)

EN

We had to deal with an onslaught of emails after the holiday break.

假期結束後,我們要處理大量湧入的電子郵件。

relentlessly

Adverb副詞

持續不斷地;無情地

EN

The rain fell relentlessly throughout the entire weekend.

整個週末雨都下個不停。

overwhelming

Adjective形容詞

難以承受的;壓倒性的

EN

Moving to a new country can be an overwhelming experience at first.

搬到新國家生活起初可能會讓人感到難以適應。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 17:35

Jockey Club staff cull leaves Derby feeling flat with Ascot and Goodwood riding high

Jim Allen’s drive, enthusiasm and focus will be a big loss to the five-year Epsom project to revive the Classic

中文導讀

Epsom Derby 嘅復興計劃近期遇上人事變動,核心人物 Jim Allen 離職,令外界擔心呢項賽事嘅發展動力會減弱。相比之下,Ascot 同 Goodwood 賽馬場近期表現強勢,令 Epsom 嘅前景顯得更加黯淡。對於關注英國賽馬文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次人事變動可能會影響未來賽事嘅籌備質素同整體氣氛。

Jockey Club staff cull leaves Derby feeling flat with Ascot and Goodwood riding high
A

Vocabulary 生字

cull

Noun名詞

(組織內部的)裁員、減員或篩選

EN

The company announced a staff cull to reduce operational costs.

公司宣佈進行裁員以降低營運成本。

revive

Verb動詞

使復甦、使恢復生機

EN

The local council is trying to revive the town centre by attracting new businesses.

地方議會正試圖透過吸引新企業嚟令市中心恢復活力。

flat

Adjective形容詞

沉悶的、缺乏活力的

EN

The party felt a bit flat because most of the guests left early.

個派對感覺有啲沉悶,因為大部分賓客都早走咗。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 17:23

English part-time sprinter bursts with ‘national pride’ and slams Games no-shows

No one grabbed the opportunity offered by late absentees harder than Elliot Jones, a part-time athlete whose day job is working for Uefa

中文導讀

Elliot Jones 呢位兼職運動員,喺多名選手缺席賽事嘅情況下,成功把握機會參賽。佢除咗對代表國家出賽感到自豪,亦公開批評嗰啲臨時缺席嘅選手,認為佢哋唔尊重賽事。呢單新聞反映出體育界對於參賽態度嘅爭議,亦顯示出即使係非全職運動員,只要有決心,依然可以喺國際舞台上展現專業精神,為自己嘅努力爭取認同。

English part-time sprinter bursts with ‘national pride’ and slams Games no-shows
A

Vocabulary 生字

absentee

Noun名詞

缺席者;曠工者

EN

The teacher marked the absentee on the attendance sheet.

老師喺出席記錄表上面標記咗嗰位缺席嘅學生。

burst

Verb動詞

充滿;爆發;突然出現

EN

She burst with excitement when she heard the good news.

佢聽到好消息嗰陣,興奮之情溢於言表。

slam

Verb動詞

猛烈抨擊;嚴厲批評

EN

The local residents slammed the new policy for being unfair.

當地居民猛烈抨擊呢項新政策,認為佢唔公平。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 16:54

GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt pleads guilty to fraud while Labour aide

Torbitt admits to two counts of fraud by false representation in relation to his parliamentary expenses

中文導讀

GB News 評論員 Matthew Torbitt 近日承認兩項欺詐罪。佢喺擔任 Labour 黨議員助理期間,透過虛假陳述騙取國會開支津貼。呢單案反映英國政壇對議員助理嘅財務監管依然存在漏洞,亦令公眾再次關注媒體評論員嘅誠信問題,對 Westminster 嘅政治操守造成一定衝擊。

GB News pundit Matthew Torbitt pleads guilty to fraud while Labour aide
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fraud

Noun名詞

欺詐、詐騙行為

EN

You should always check your bank statements to protect yourself from credit card fraud.

你應該時刻檢查銀行結單,以防信用卡被盜用。

Representation

Noun名詞

陳述、代表、描述

EN

The company made a false representation about the product's features to attract more customers.

該公司為了吸引更多顧客,對產品功能作出了虛假陳述。

Admit

Verb動詞

承認、准許進入

EN

It is better to admit your mistake early rather than trying to hide it.

承認錯誤總比試圖隱瞞要好。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 16:47

Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal

Temperatures up to 35C forecast, triggering heat health alerts and pleas to take care in parched parks and rural areas

中文導讀

英國近日迎嚟今年第四波熱浪,氣溫預計升至 35C。官方已發出健康警示,消防部門亦呼籲市民喺公園同郊區活動時要特別小心,避免引發山火。對於移英港人嚟講,呢段時間要留意身體狀況,特別係長者同小朋友,喺戶外活動時記得補充足夠水分,並留意當地政府發布嘅最新安全指引。

Britain braces for fourth heatwave of year as fire chiefs issue public appeal
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trigger

Verb動詞

觸發、引起

EN

Certain foods can trigger an allergic reaction in some people.

某啲食物可能會觸發部分人嘅過敏反應。

Brace

Verb動詞

作好準備(通常指面對困難或不愉快嘅事)

EN

The residents are bracing themselves for the upcoming storm.

居民正為即將到來嘅風暴作好準備。

Parched

Adjective形容詞

乾涸的、極度乾燥的

EN

The plants died because the soil was completely parched.

啲植物因為泥土完全乾涸而枯死。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 16:34

Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025

Labour up four points to 28% while Reform falls to 24% as Andy Burnham apparently wins favour for cost of living focus

中文導讀

近期民調顯示 Labour 支持度回升至 28%,成功反超 Reform。呢次變化主要歸功於 Andy Burnham 喺生活成本議題上嘅表現,令選民信心增加。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類民調數據有助理解英國政局走向,特別係各黨派點樣應對通脹同經濟壓力,呢啲政策方向將直接影響大家喺英國嘅生活開支同福利保障。

Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March 2025
A

Vocabulary 生字

overtake

Verb動詞

超越、趕上

EN

The electric car managed to overtake the truck on the highway.

嗰架電動車成功喺高速公路上超越咗架貨車。

favour

Noun名詞

支持、好感

EN

The new policy has gained much favour among the local residents.

呢項新政策得到當地居民嘅廣泛支持。

cost of living

Noun phrase名詞短語

生活成本

EN

Rising energy prices have significantly increased the cost of living for many families.

能源價格上漲令好多家庭嘅生活成本大幅增加。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 16:13

The lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy

The buildup to this All-Star Game had some headaches, but the festivities in Chicago – with a Barack Obama cameo and a record crowd – were a rousing high

中文導讀

WNBA 近期舉行嘅 All-Star Weekend 雖然籌備過程遇到唔少阻滯,但最終喺 Chicago 成功舉辦,仲吸引咗 Barack Obama 現身支持。呢場盛事打破咗入場人數紀錄,證明咗體育賽事只要專注返運動本身嘅樂趣,減少網絡輿論干擾,依然可以凝聚到觀眾,為聯盟帶來正面嘅轉捩點。

The lessons of the WNBA’s triumphant All-Star Weekend: ‘get off the ’net’ and lean into the joy
A

Vocabulary 生字

triumphant

Adjective形容詞

大獲全勝的、成功的

EN

The team returned home after their triumphant victory in the final match.

球隊喺決賽大獲全勝後返到屋企。

cameo

Noun名詞

(知名人士的)客串演出

EN

The famous actor made a brief cameo in the new comedy movie.

嗰位著名演員喺套新喜劇入面客串咗一小段。

lean into

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

積極投入、擁抱(某種狀態或挑戰)

EN

When life gets difficult, it is better to lean into the challenge rather than giving up.

當生活變得困難時,與其放棄,不如積極面對挑戰。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 15:34

‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice

Gibraltar-based Ros Astengo inspired four men to report sexual assaults carried out by Allan Grimson in 1990s

中文導讀

記者 Ros Astengo 鍥而不捨追查,成功揭發 Allan Grimson 喺 1990 年代犯下嘅連串性侵罪行。呢單案反映咗調查報道對司法公正嘅重要性,透過傳媒介入,令受害者有勇氣挺身而出,最終令 Allan Grimson 繼續留喺監獄服刑,無法獲釋,保障咗公眾安全。

‘I knew what he had done to those boys’: murderer to stay in jail after journalist’s fight for justice
A

Vocabulary 生字

Justice

Noun名詞

正義、司法公正

EN

The community demanded justice for the victims of the crime.

社區要求為罪案受害者伸張正義。

Assault

Noun名詞

襲擊、侵犯

EN

The security guard was trained to prevent any physical assault on the premises.

保安員受過訓練,以防止場地內發生任何肢體襲擊。

Inspire

Verb動詞

啟發、鼓舞

EN

Her dedication to charity work continues to inspire many young people.

她對慈善工作嘅投入持續鼓舞咗好多後生仔。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 14:44

Manchester City hope Rodri will sign new deal as Real Madrid weigh up offer

Real Madrid are interested in Rodri after his World Cup performance, with the midfielder’s City contract expiring in June 2027

中文導讀

Manchester City 正積極同 Rodri 商討續約,希望留住呢位核心中場。雖然 Rodri 同 Manchester City 嘅合約去到 2027 年 6 月先到期,但 Real Madrid 已經對佢虎視眈眈,有意喺未來轉會窗出手。對於 Manchester City 嚟講,Rodri 係球隊戰術體系嘅靈魂,今次續約談判將會係球會未來幾年嘅重要部署,以防呢位頂級球星被挖角。

Manchester City hope Rodri will sign new deal as Real Madrid weigh up offer
A

Vocabulary 生字

expire

Verb動詞

到期、失效

EN

My driving licence will expire at the end of this month.

我嘅駕駛執照將會喺今個月底到期。

weigh up

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

權衡、考慮(利弊)

EN

I need to weigh up the pros and cons before accepting the new job offer.

喺接受呢份新工之前,我需要權衡一下利弊。

contract

Noun名詞

合約、合同

EN

Always read the terms carefully before you sign a rental contract.

簽署租約之前,一定要細心閱讀條款。

The Guardian
education·
27 Jul, 14:00

White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools

While longer-term action is needed, there are steps that can be taken during the holidays to help keep children safe

中文導讀

英國學校近年面臨嚴重高溫問題,校舍設計往往令課室焗促,影響學生學習同健康。呢篇報道探討學校喺假期期間可以採取嘅應對措施,例如改善通風、加裝遮陽設施或利用白色油漆反射熱力。對於移英家長嚟講,了解學校點樣應對極端天氣,有助評估子女嘅學習環境,亦可以推動校方採取更有效嘅降溫方案,確保校園安全。

White paint, trees or air con? What parents and teachers can do to cool UK’s overheating schools
A

Vocabulary 生字

Overheating

Adjective形容詞

過熱的;溫度過高的

EN

The laptop keeps shutting down because of overheating.

部手提電腦因為過熱而不斷自動關機。

Ventilation

Noun名詞

通風;空氣流通

EN

Make sure there is good ventilation in the room when you are painting.

油漆嗰陣要確保室內通風良好。

Mitigate

Verb動詞

減輕;緩和;緩解

EN

We need to take steps to mitigate the risks of climate change.

我哋需要採取行動去減輕氣候變化帶來嘅風險。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 14:00

Vinícius to Arsenal? Club football’s military industrial complex kicks back into gear

In today’s Football Daily: It’s time to go clubbin’

中文導讀

隨住轉會窗重開,歐洲球壇再次進入「軍備競賽」模式。Vinícius 嘅轉會傳聞反映頂級球會點樣透過龐大資金影響球壇生態。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類新聞唔單止係體育資訊,更係了解英國足球文化點樣作為一種商業產業運作嘅切入點,睇吓呢啲豪門點樣喺轉會市場角力。

Vinícius to Arsenal? Club football’s military industrial complex kicks back into gear
A

Vocabulary 生字

gear

Noun名詞

裝備、齒輪或運作狀態

EN

Make sure you have all the necessary camping gear before heading to the mountains.

去山區之前,確保你帶齊所有必要嘅露營裝備。

complex

Noun名詞

綜合體、建築群或複雜體系

EN

The new sports complex offers a swimming pool, a gym, and several tennis courts.

呢個新嘅體育綜合體提供泳池、健身室同埋幾個網球場。

kick in

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

開始生效、開始運作

EN

The painkiller should kick in within twenty minutes.

止痛藥應該喺二十分鐘內開始生效。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 13:58

German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack

Alternative für Deutschland, topping polls ahead of state elections, accuses government of failing to tackle Islamist radicalism

中文導讀

Berlin Pride 發生襲擊事件後,德國官員正推動收緊極端主義相關法例。與此同時,民調領先嘅 Alternative für Deutschland 批評政府未能有效處理伊斯蘭激進主義問題。呢類關於社會安全同極端主義嘅討論,喺歐洲政壇愈趨激烈,亦反映出當地對於公共安全同移民政策嘅深層矛盾,值得移英港人留意當地社會氣氛嘅變化。

German officials call for tighter extremism laws after Berlin Pride attack
A

Vocabulary 生字

tackle

Verb動詞

處理、應對(困難或問題)

EN

We need to find new ways to tackle the rising cost of living.

我哋需要搵新方法去處理生活成本上升嘅問題。

radicalism

Noun名詞

激進主義

EN

The school has implemented programs to prevent students from being influenced by political radicalism.

學校已經推行計劃,防止學生受到政治激進主義影響。

tighter

Adjective形容詞

更嚴格的

EN

The local council is planning to introduce tighter regulations on noise levels in residential areas.

地方議會正計劃對住宅區嘅噪音水平實施更嚴格嘅規管。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 13:28

Untouchable and a world apart: cycling world reacts to Pogacar’s fifth Tour win

Tadej Pogacar has quickly drawn level with the Tour de France greats and Paul Seixas, the young home hope, is keen to acknowledge the Slovene’s dominance

中文導讀

Tadej Pogacar 近期再次贏得 Tour de France,達成五連冠壯舉,喺單車界地位無人能及。呢位 Slovene 車手嘅統治級表現,連法國新星 Paul Seixas 都公開表示佩服。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項賽事係英國夏季體育盛事之一,了解 Tadej Pogacar 嘅成就,有助融入當地體育文化,亦係同英國鄰居打開話匣子嘅好話題。

Untouchable and a world apart: cycling world reacts to Pogacar’s fifth Tour win
A

Vocabulary 生字

dominance

Noun名詞

統治地位、優勢

EN

The team's dominance in the league has made them the clear favourites for the championship.

該隊伍喺聯賽中嘅統治地位,令佢哋成為奪冠嘅大熱門。

acknowledge

Verb動詞

承認、認可、感謝

EN

It is important to acknowledge your mistakes when you are wrong.

當你犯錯時,承認自己嘅錯誤係好重要嘅。

greats

Noun名詞

偉大人物、大師級人馬

EN

The concert featured music from some of the jazz greats of the twentieth century.

呢場音樂會演奏咗幾位二十世紀爵士樂大師嘅作品。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 13:04

Gabriel Langton feared he had let England down after horror fall at Commonwealth Games

The gymnast who suffered a horror fall in the Commonwealth Games says he is thankful to have avoided life-changing injuries

中文導讀

Gymnast Gabriel Langton 喺 Commonwealth Games 發生嚴重跌倒意外,一度擔心自己表現令國家失望。幸好佢最終並無受到永久性傷害,呢次經歷提醒大家,運動員喺高強度賽事背後,除咗要面對體能挑戰,仲要承受巨大心理壓力,能夠平安無事已經係萬幸。

Gabriel Langton feared he had let England down after horror fall at Commonwealth Games
A

Vocabulary 生字

Horror

Adjective形容詞

極度可怕的、令人震驚的

EN

The driver survived a horror crash on the motorway yesterday.

司機喺昨日嘅高速公路嚴重車禍中生還。

Thankful

Adjective形容詞

感激的、慶幸的

EN

I am thankful for the support from my colleagues during the project.

我好感激同事喺項目期間畀我嘅支持。

Avoid

Verb動詞

避免、防止

EN

Please leave early to avoid the rush hour traffic.

請提早出門以避開繁忙時間嘅交通。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 12:32

Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza

Refugee family reunions in limbo, despite Foreign Office saying it is ready get people out of war-torn territory

中文導讀

Home Office 喺處理 Gaza 婦孺撤離申請上出現嚴重滯後,令唔少家庭團聚計劃陷入僵局。雖然 Foreign Office 表示已準備好協助撤離,但 Home Office 嘅審批程序被指造成阻礙。呢件事反映英國政府部門之間喺人道救援政策上嘅協調問題,亦令身處戰區嘅家庭處於極度無助嘅狀態,值得移英港人關注英國政府喺處理難民與家屬團聚政策上嘅執行效率。

Home Office blocking evacuation of dozens of women and children from Gaza
A

Vocabulary 生字

Limbo

Noun名詞

處於不明朗、懸而未決或被遺忘的狀態

EN

The project has been in limbo for months while we wait for the final approval.

喺等待最終批准期間,呢個項目已經懸而未決咗好幾個月。

Evacuation

Noun名詞

撤離、疏散

EN

The fire alarm triggered an immediate evacuation of the entire building.

火警鐘響起,整棟大樓嘅人即刻進行疏散。

Reunion

Noun名詞

團聚、重聚

EN

They are planning a family reunion to celebrate their grandparents' golden wedding anniversary.

佢哋正計劃舉行一場家庭聚會,慶祝祖父母嘅金婚紀念。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 11:50

Two die after being pulled from sea near Cornish beach

Man and woman pronounced dead at Fistral beach in Newquay after large emergency response

中文導讀

Cornwall 嘅 Fistral beach 近日發生嚴重遇溺事故,兩名人士被救起後證實不治。當地緊急部門接報後隨即派出大量人手進行救援,事件再次提醒移英港人,英國海邊水流變幻莫測,即使天氣看似平靜,落水前亦必須留意海灘嘅救生員旗幟及警告標示,確保水上活動安全。

Two die after being pulled from sea near Cornish beach
A

Vocabulary 生字

Emergency

Noun名詞

緊急情況;突發事件

EN

Please keep this number saved in your phone in case of an emergency.

請將這個號碼儲存在手機裡,以備不時之需。

Pronounce

Verb動詞

正式宣告;斷定

EN

The doctor pronounced the patient fit to return to work.

醫生宣告該名病人身體狀況適合重返工作崗位。

Response

Noun名詞

反應;回應;應對行動

EN

The government's response to the housing crisis has been widely criticised.

政府對房屋危機的應對措施受到了廣泛批評。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 11:30

McLaren’s team principal hails ‘great trajectory’ of Lando Norris after win

Andrea Stella, the McLaren’s team principal, has said Lando Norros is ‘more in control of his emotions’ after the world champion won his first race of season in Hungary

中文導讀

McLaren 車隊負責人 Andrea Stella 近日高度評價 Lando Norris 嘅表現,認為佢喺 Hungary 贏出賽季首場勝利後,心態變得更加成熟穩定。對於車隊嚟講,Lando Norris 嘅心理質素提升係關鍵轉捩點,證明佢具備爭奪世界冠軍嘅實力,亦為車隊未來嘅賽季發展注入強心針。

McLaren’s team principal hails ‘great trajectory’ of Lando Norris after win
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trajectory

Noun名詞

軌跡、發展路徑

EN

The company is on a positive trajectory after changing its management strategy.

公司喺改變管理策略後,正處於正面嘅發展軌跡上。

Control

Verb動詞

控制、克制

EN

It is important to learn how to control your temper during stressful meetings.

喺壓力大嘅會議入面,學識點樣控制自己嘅脾氣好重要。

Emotions

Noun名詞

情緒

EN

She struggled to hide her emotions when she heard the good news.

當佢聽到呢個好消息嗰陣,好難掩飾自己嘅情緒。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 10:00

US track and field nationals: Olympic stars and hopefuls deliver at LA 2028 ‘dress rehearsal’

The meet had lower stakes with no Olympics or worlds this year, but Nikki Hiltz, Sha’Carri Richardson and Cooper Lutkenhaus all took advantage of the moment

中文導讀

雖然今年冇奧運或者世錦賽,但美國田徑錦標賽依然係選手備戰 LA 2028 嘅重要前哨戰。Nikki Hiltz、Sha’Carri Richardson 同埋 Cooper Lutkenhaus 喺賽事中表現亮眼,證明佢哋即使喺冇大賽壓力嘅情況下,依然保持頂尖競技狀態。呢場賽事唔單止係選手調整狀態嘅機會,亦係觀察未來體壇新星崛起嘅重要指標。

US track and field nationals: Olympic stars and hopefuls deliver at LA 2028 ‘dress rehearsal’
A

Vocabulary 生字

hopeful

Noun名詞

有希望成功的人;候選人;參賽者

EN

The training camp is full of young hopefuls aiming to become professional athletes.

訓練營入面充滿咗想成為職業運動員嘅年輕人。

dress rehearsal

Noun名詞

總彩排;預演

EN

We should treat this meeting as a dress rehearsal for the final presentation next week.

我哋應該將呢次會議當作下星期最終匯報嘅總彩排。

take advantage of

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

利用;善用(機會)

EN

You should take advantage of the sunny weather to go for a walk in the park.

你應該善用呢啲好天氣去公園散步。

The Guardian
football·
27 Jul, 09:37

Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool battle it out for Bradley Barcola?

Iliman Ndiaye to the Saudi Pro League? | Pedro Neto to City or Liverpool? | Manchester United in for Ollie Watkins?

中文導讀

英超轉會窗臨近,各大球會動作頻頻。Arsenal 同 Liverpool 傳出有意爭奪 Bradley Barcola,而 Manchester United 亦被指關注緊 Ollie Watkins 嘅動向。隨住轉會傳聞愈演愈烈,球迷除咗留意球員去向,亦要關注各隊喺新球季嘅陣容調整,呢啲變動將直接影響球隊喺聯賽嘅競爭力,係近期足球界最受關注嘅話題。

Football transfer rumours: Arsenal and Liverpool battle it out for Bradley Barcola?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rumour

Noun名詞

傳聞、謠言

EN

There is a rumour that the local supermarket will be closed for renovation next month.

有傳聞話間超市下個月會閂門裝修。

Battle

Verb動詞

競爭、爭奪、搏鬥

EN

Several companies are battling for the contract to build the new community centre.

幾間公司正喺度爭奪起社區中心嘅合約。

Adjustment

Noun名詞

調整、調節

EN

You might need to make a small adjustment to your monthly budget to save more money.

你可能需要對每月預算做少少調整,先可以儲到更多錢。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 08:00

Tadej Pogacar’s ability to win unopposed stands champion out among Tour legends

The Slovene is the youngest of the five riders to win five Tours de France and few would bet against him claiming a sixth victory next year

中文導讀

Tadej Pogacar 喺單車界嘅統治力已經去到無人能及嘅地步。佢成為史上最年輕贏得五屆 Tour de France 嘅車手,表現遠超其他傳奇人物。專家認為佢明年再奪冠嘅機會極高,呢種近乎「獨孤求敗」嘅實力,令佢喺體壇歷史上嘅地位變得非常獨特,絕對值得大家留意佢未來嘅賽事表現。

Tadej Pogacar’s ability to win unopposed stands champion out among Tour legends
A

Vocabulary 生字

unopposed

Adjective形容詞

無對手的;無人反對的

EN

The candidate was elected unopposed as there were no other people running for the position.

由於沒有其他人競選該職位,該候選人在無對手的情況下當選。

legend

Noun名詞

傳奇人物;傳說

EN

She is considered a legend in the world of classical music for her incredible talent.

憑藉其驚人的天賦,她在古典音樂界被視為傳奇人物。

claim

Verb動詞

奪取;贏得;聲稱

EN

The team managed to claim the championship title after a very intense final match.

經過一場非常激烈的決賽,該隊成功奪得冠軍頭銜。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 08:00

Leeds’s red button win over Bradford shows stakes are high in Super League’s Sky talks

Rivals Round was broadly a hit but the product needs to look as good as it can to secure a favourable broadcast deal

中文導讀

Leeds 同 Bradford 喺 Super League 嘅對壘,唔單止係一場波咁簡單,更反映咗賽事轉播權談判嘅關鍵時刻。近期賽事嘅收視同話題性,直接影響緊 Sky 嘅轉播合約條款。對於體育界嚟講,點樣提升賽事製作質素同吸引力,係確保未來財政收入嘅重中之重,呢場波嘅成功與否,正正係談判桌上嘅重要籌碼。

Leeds’s red button win over Bradford shows stakes are high in Super League’s Sky talks
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stakes

Noun名詞

風險、賭注,指涉及嘅利益或後果

EN

The stakes are high when you start your own business.

當你創業嗰陣,風險係好高嘅。

Secure

Verb動詞

獲得、爭取到(通常指經過努力後得到)

EN

She worked hard to secure a place at the university.

佢好努力咁爭取到大學嘅學位。

Favourable

Adjective形容詞

有利的、討好的

EN

The company received a favourable response from the customers.

間公司收到客戶正面嘅回應。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 07:25

Paddleboarder who rescued woman from Coogee shark attack wins world title in record time

Charlie Verco, who rescued Leah Stewart in June, is ‘stoked’ to claim his fourth championship in Hawaii

中文導讀

Charlie Verco 曾經喺 Coogee 拯救過遇襲嘅 Leah Stewart,呢位英雄近日喺 Hawaii 嘅世界賽事中,以破紀錄時間奪得第四個冠軍。呢單新聞之所以值得留意,係因為 Charlie Verco 展現咗運動員嘅堅毅精神,即使曾經經歷過驚險嘅救援行動,依然能夠喺國際舞台上發揮出色,最終成功奪冠,成為體壇佳話。

Paddleboarder who rescued woman from Coogee shark attack wins world title in record time
A

Vocabulary 生字

stoked

Adjective形容詞

感到非常興奮或極度開心

EN

I am so stoked about our upcoming family trip to the countryside.

我對嚟緊嘅鄉郊家庭旅行感到非常興奮。

rescue

Verb動詞

拯救或營救

EN

The firefighters managed to rescue the cat from the burning building.

消防員成功將隻貓從火場入面救出。

championship

Noun名詞

冠軍賽或錦標賽

EN

She has been training hard for the national tennis championship.

佢一直好努力咁為全國網球錦標賽進行訓練。

The Guardian
money·
27 Jul, 07:00

I risk losing my livelihood because Nissan failed to repair my car

I’m a self-employed driving instructor and I’m running out of cash to hire a replacement dual-control vehicle

中文導讀

一名自僱駕駛導師因 Nissan 遲遲未完成車輛維修,導致無法開工,面臨生計危機。由於佢需要租用配備雙重控制系統嘅車輛先可以教學,持續嘅維修延誤令佢財政壓力大增。呢單新聞反映咗英國車主喺售後服務同維修保養方面,面對大型車廠時往往處於弱勢,亦提醒移英港人喺處理汽車保養合約時,必須留意條款以保障自己嘅工作權益。

I risk losing my livelihood because Nissan failed to repair my car
A

Vocabulary 生字

livelihood

Noun名詞

生計;謀生之道

EN

Many small business owners struggled to protect their livelihood during the economic downturn.

喺經濟低迷期間,好多小企業主都掙扎住去維持佢哋嘅生計。

replacement

Noun名詞

替代品;替換物

EN

I need to find a replacement for my broken laptop before the project deadline.

我需要喺項目限期前搵到一部替代品嚟取代我部壞咗嘅手提電腦。

dual-control

Adjective形容詞

雙重控制的(通常指駕駛訓練車輛,副駕駛座設有煞車或離合器)

EN

Driving instructors must use a dual-control vehicle to ensure safety during lessons.

駕駛導師必須使用雙重控制車輛,以確保教學期間嘅安全。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 06:00

Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage

Exclusive: Judge intends to consider ‘terrorist connection’ after convicting five for damage to Barclays in Burnley

中文導讀

Palestine Action 五名成員因破壞 Barclays 銀行設施被定罪,法官表明判刑時會考慮被告係咪涉及「恐怖主義」。呢單案引起法律界關注,因為將激進示威行為定性為恐怖主義,可能會對未來英國示威者嘅抗爭手法同法律後果產生深遠影響,亦反映英國司法系統對處理政治訴求抗爭嘅態度轉趨嚴謹。

Palestine Action activists face being sentenced as terrorists over bank damage
A

Vocabulary 生字

Convict

Verb動詞

判決有罪、宣判有罪

EN

The jury decided to convict the defendant after reviewing all the evidence.

陪審團喺審視所有證據後,決定判決被告有罪。

Damage

Noun名詞

損壞、破壞

EN

The storm caused significant damage to the roof of the house.

嗰場暴風雨令間屋嘅屋頂受到嚴重損壞。

Consider

Verb動詞

考慮、細想

EN

You should consider all the options before making a final decision.

你喺做最終決定之前,應該考慮晒所有選擇。

The Guardian
politics·
27 Jul, 06:00

Reform UK levy on employing overseas staff ‘would harm NHS and social care’

Exclusive: Experts say policy could also cause shortages of school teachers and drive some universities to bankruptcy

中文導讀

Reform UK 提議向聘請海外員工嘅僱主徵收額外稅項,專家警告呢項政策會令 NHS 同社會福利機構人手更短缺。除咗醫療界,教育界亦擔心會導致教師荒,甚至令部分大學陷入財困。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策若然落實,將會直接影響各行各業嘅招聘意欲同職場生態,值得密切留意。

Reform UK levy on employing overseas staff ‘would harm NHS and social care’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Levy

Noun名詞

徵稅;徵收額

EN

The government decided to impose a new levy on sugary drinks to encourage healthier habits.

政府決定對含糖飲料徵收新稅,以鼓勵更健康嘅飲食習慣。

Shortage

Noun名詞

短缺;不足

EN

There is a severe shortage of qualified workers in this industry during the peak season.

旺季期間,呢個行業嚴重缺乏合資格嘅員工。

Bankruptcy

Noun名詞

破產

EN

The small business unfortunately faced bankruptcy after months of declining sales.

呢間小企業喺經歷幾個月銷售額下滑後,不幸面臨破產。

The Guardian
sport·
27 Jul, 03:53

Oscar Piastri swore at his McLaren crew in frustration in Hungary, but any Formula One revival is up to him

While some of his struggles have been out of his control, Piastri now must prove he can adapt to a new era in the sport

中文導讀

McLaren 車手 Oscar Piastri 近期喺 Hungary 賽事中因為表現唔理想,情緒失控向車隊爆粗。雖然佢喺賽道上遇過唔少難關,但作為車手,要喺 F1 呢個競爭激烈嘅新時代立足,最終都係要靠自己調整心態同技術。呢件事反映出頂尖運動員喺高壓環境下,點樣面對挫折同埋證明自己嘅實力,係車迷值得關注嘅成長課題。

Oscar Piastri swore at his McLaren crew in frustration in Hungary, but any Formula One revival is up to him
A

Vocabulary 生字

frustration

Noun名詞

挫折感、沮喪

EN

She let out a sigh of frustration when the computer crashed again.

當電腦再次死機時,她發出了一聲沮喪的嘆息。

adapt

Verb動詞

適應

EN

It takes time to adapt to a new working environment.

適應新的工作環境需要時間。

revival

Noun名詞

復甦、重振

EN

The local economy is seeing a revival after the new investments.

在新的投資注入後,當地經濟正呈現復甦跡象。

The Guardian
news·
27 Jul, 00:01

RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster

PM urged to end ‘cover-up culture’ and order independent review taking in evidence that has emerged on 1994 crash

中文導讀

1994年RAF一架Chinook直升機發生墜毀事故,近日死者家屬要求Andy Burnham介入,促請英國政府結束長期嘅「掩飾文化」,並針對事故進行獨立調查。呢件事反映咗英國公眾對政府處理歷史事故透明度嘅持續關注,家屬希望透過新證據,還原當年真相,令當局正視當年可能存在嘅失誤。

RAF Chinook crash victims’ families ask Andy Burnham for review of disaster
A

Vocabulary 生字

Review

Noun名詞

審查、檢討

EN

The company decided to conduct a formal review of its safety procedures.

公司決定對其安全程序進行正式審查。

Evidence

Noun名詞

證據、證明

EN

The police are still looking for more evidence to support the case.

警方仍在尋找更多證據以支持該案件。

Independent

Adjective形容詞

獨立的、不受影響的

EN

It is always a good idea to seek independent advice before signing a contract.

在簽署合約前,尋求獨立意見總是一個好主意。