Thu, Aug 20· 8月20日

49 stories · 147 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 22:27

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中文導讀

巴西球星 Ronaldinho 近期宣佈加盟意大利 Serie C 球會 Ravenna。雖然佢已經 46 歲,但呢次復出依然令唔少球迷感到驚喜。Ronaldinho 強調自己係帶住對足球嘅熱愛同快樂重返球場,希望為球隊帶來入球。呢單新聞之所以引起關注,係因為佢嘅個人魅力依然強大,即使外界最初對佢嘅狀態抱有懷疑,佢嘅加盟依然成功贏得球迷嘅支持同期待。

Ronaldinho, 46, on mission of love and happiness – and maybe goals – at Serie C’s Ravenna
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Vocabulary 生字

pledge

Verb動詞

承諾、保證

EN

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

地方議會承諾會改善社區內公園嘅質素。

comeback

Noun名詞

復出、捲土重來

EN

After a long break from her career, she is planning a successful comeback to the industry.

喺事業暫停一段長時間後,佢正計劃喺行業內成功復出。

disbelieving

Adjective形容詞

懷疑的、不相信的

EN

He gave me a disbelieving look when I told him I had finished the project in just one hour.

當我話畀佢聽我用咗一個鐘就完成咗個項目,佢用一種懷疑嘅眼神望住我。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Aug, 22:11

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中文導讀

Aryna Sabalenka 近期表現陷入低潮,喺過去七項賽事入面僅僅打入一次四強。對於呢位頂尖球手嚟講,未來幾個月嘅表現將會係職業生涯嘅關鍵轉捩點,外界都好關注佢到底可以點樣調整狀態,重拾昔日嘅強勢表現。

Can Aryna Sabalenka find a way to repair her collapsed form?
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Vocabulary 生字

collapsed

Adjective形容詞

崩潰的、倒塌的、徹底失敗的

EN

The company's share price collapsed after the poor financial report was released.

嗰間公司份財務報告出咗之後,股價隨即暴跌。

define

Verb動詞

界定、決定、使顯得突出

EN

Your hard work and dedication will define your success in this new career path.

你嘅努力同埋投入程度,將會決定你喺呢條新事業道路上嘅成就。

stage

Noun名詞

階段、時期

EN

We are currently at the final stage of planning our summer holiday.

我哋目前正處於規劃暑假嘅最後階段。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Aug, 20:50

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中文導讀

England 喺對戰 Pakistan 嘅首場 Test 賽事中表現強勢。由於 Jacob Bethell 未能上陣,Jordan Cox 臨危受命擔任 No 3 擊球手。佢喺比賽中展現出極高自信,迅速適應呢個唔熟悉嘅位置,並以出色表現證明自己絕對有實力喺國家隊長期佔一席位,為球隊未來陣容增添更多變數同競爭力。

Jordan Cox brings swagger to unfamiliar No 3 role after waiting for his chance
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Vocabulary 生字

swagger

Noun名詞

自信嘅姿態、大搖大擺嘅步態

EN

He walked into the interview room with a sense of swagger that impressed the hiring manager.

佢帶住一種自信嘅姿態行入面試室,令招聘經理印象深刻。

fill in

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

暫代、頂替(某人嘅職位或工作)

EN

My colleague is on holiday, so I need to fill in for her during the meeting.

我同事去咗度假,所以我需要喺會議期間暫代佢嘅工作。

unfamiliar

Adjective形容詞

唔熟悉嘅、陌生嘅

EN

It can be challenging to navigate through an unfamiliar city without a map.

喺冇地圖嘅情況下喺一個陌生嘅城市搵路,可能會幾有挑戰性。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Aug, 20:23

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中文導讀

US Open 近日宣佈總獎金池加碼至 1.08 億美元,單打冠軍獎金更創下網球大滿貫歷史新高,達到 550 萬美元。賽會同時確認球員將唔會喺賽事期間進行抗議活動。對於網球界嚟講,呢次獎金大幅提升反映咗賽事商業價值持續增長,亦令頂尖球手嘅收入水平再創新高,係體育界值得關注嘅財經同賽事動向。

Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests
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Vocabulary 生字

Record

Noun名詞

紀錄;最高水平

EN

The company reported record profits this year.

間公司今年錄得破紀錄嘅利潤。

Stage

Verb動詞

舉行;籌劃(活動或抗議)

EN

Local residents decided to stage a protest against the new building plan.

當地居民決定發起抗議,反對新嘅建築計劃。

Earnings

Noun名詞

收入;薪資

EN

You should save a portion of your monthly earnings for emergencies.

你應該將每月收入嘅一部分儲起嚟,以備不時之需。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 20:03

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中文導讀

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近期計劃喺 Dominican Republic 舉行嘅青年賽事期間,藉機同各國代表會面。呢個舉動被視為佢想喺 Fifa 內部危機之中,透過遊說爭取更多支持票數,鞏固自己嘅權力地位。對於關心國際體育政治嘅移英港人嚟講,Gianni Infantino 呢種利用大型賽事作為政治籌碼嘅手段,反映咗體育組織內部嘅權力博弈依然相當激烈。

Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis
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Vocabulary 生字

Tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local community centre is hosting a badminton tournament this weekend.

我哋嘅社區中心今個週末會舉辦一場羽毛球錦標賽。

Lobby

Verb動詞

遊說、試圖影響決策

EN

The residents are planning to lobby the local council for better street lighting.

居民正計劃遊說地方議會,爭取改善街道照明。

Crisis

Noun名詞

危機、緊要關頭

EN

The company is facing a financial crisis due to poor management.

由於管理不善,呢間公司正面臨財政危機。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 20:00

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中文導讀

英超聯賽即將開鑼,Arsenal 喺今季被視為有力挑戰冠軍寶座嘅熱門之一。由於多支勁旅正處於換帥或陣容重組嘅過渡期,表現存在唔少變數,呢種不穩定性反而成為 Arsenal 爭冠嘅黃金機會。球隊嘅鬥心同戰術執行力,將會係決定佢哋能否打破壟斷、成功登頂嘅關鍵因素,球迷絕對值得密切留意。

Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
A

Vocabulary 生字

flux

Noun名詞

不斷變動、流動狀態

EN

The company is in a state of flux due to the recent management changes.

由於最近嘅管理層變動,公司正處於不斷變動嘅狀態。

dethrone

Verb動詞

廢黜、奪取冠軍寶座

EN

The challenger is determined to dethrone the current champion in the final match.

挑戰者決心喺決賽中奪取現任冠軍嘅寶座。

hunger

Noun名詞

渴望、強烈追求(某種成就或目標)

EN

His hunger for success drives him to work harder than anyone else.

佢對成功嘅渴望推動佢比任何人更加努力工作。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 19:48

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中文導讀

Newcastle 主帥 Matthias Jaissle 近日面對輿論壓力,公開呼籲球迷同傳媒對球隊保持信心。面對即將對陣 Liverpool 嘅硬仗,Matthias Jaissle 強調年輕球員需要正面環境去成長,希望外界減少負面批評,畀空間球隊喺 Premier League 爭取表現。呢場賽事對 Newcastle 嚟講係關鍵考驗,亦係檢視球隊抗壓能力嘅重要指標。

Confident Matthias Jaissle asks Newcastle to ‘avoid the negativity from outside’
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Vocabulary 生字

Confident

Adjective形容詞

有信心的、自信的

EN

She felt confident about her performance during the job interview.

佢對自己喺面試期間嘅表現感到好有信心。

Negativity

Noun名詞

負面情緒、消極態度

EN

It is important to avoid unnecessary negativity when working in a team.

喺團隊工作時,避免不必要嘅負面情緒係好重要嘅。

Squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組

EN

The coach selected a strong squad for the upcoming tournament.

教練為即將到嚟嘅錦標賽挑選咗一支強大嘅隊伍。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Aug, 19:45

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中文導讀

England 喺對陣 Pakistan 嘅第一場 Test 賽事入面表現強勢。雖然 Harry Brook 差少少就攞到 century,加上 Jordan Cox、Joe Root 同 Dan Lawrence 都有出色發揮,令 England 喺第二日賽事依然保持領先優勢。雖然尾段失咗幾隻 wicket,但整體形勢依然對 England 非常有利,球迷可以繼續留意佢哋之後點樣擴大領先差距。

Harry Brook keeps England well on top of Pakistan in first Test despite late wickets
A

Vocabulary 生字

denied

Verb動詞

被拒絕、被阻止(得到某樣嘢)

EN

The team was denied a victory in the final minutes of the game.

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘被阻止取得勝利。

advantage

Noun名詞

優勢、有利條件

EN

Learning a second language gives you a great advantage in the job market.

學識第二語言喺就業市場入面會畀到你好大優勢。

overall

Adjective形容詞

總體的、全面的

EN

The overall cost of the project is higher than we expected.

呢個計劃嘅總成本比我哋預期高。

The Guardian
education·
20 Aug, 19:21

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中文導讀

英國政府近日提出新計劃,要求未能喺 GCSE 數學同英文科考獲 Grade 4 嘅 Year 11 學生必須重考。呢項政策引起唔少教育界領袖批評,認為會打擊學生士氣。對於移英家長嚟講,呢個政策直接影響子女升學路徑,值得留意未來會點樣落實呢個所謂嘅「stepping stone」資格認證,以及對學生學習壓力帶嚟嘅長遠影響。

Leaders attack ‘demotivating’ plan to make pupils who fail GCSEs retake maths and English
A

Vocabulary 生字

Demotivating

Adjective形容詞

令人失去動力嘅、打擊士氣嘅

EN

Receiving constant criticism without any constructive feedback can be very demotivating for employees.

喺完全冇建設性意見嘅情況下不斷受到批評,對員工嚟講係好打擊士氣。

Qualification

Noun名詞

資格、學歷證明

EN

You need to have the right professional qualifications if you want to work in this industry.

如果你想喺呢個行業工作,你需要具備合適嘅專業資格。

Achieve

Verb動詞

達到、取得(目標或成績)

EN

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve your personal goals.

要達到個人目標,需要付出好多努力同埋堅持。

The Guardian
news·
20 Aug, 19:12

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中文導讀

Cambridge University 研究員 Nathan Cofnas 近日被校方停職。事緣 Nathan Cofnas 早前公開指控 Jason Arday 涉嫌抄襲,並發表過關於種族與精英制度嘅爭議性言論。呢單新聞反映英國學術界對於言論自由、學術誠信以及種族平等議題嘅界線依然非常敏感,校方處理呢類涉及種族歧視指控嘅手法,往往會成為社會關注焦點。

Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university
A

Vocabulary 生字

Plagiarism

Noun名詞

抄襲;剽竊

EN

The student was penalized for plagiarism after copying large sections of the essay from the internet.

該學生因為從網上抄襲文章大部分內容,而受到抄襲處分。

Suspended

Adjective / Verb (past participle)形容詞 / 動詞(過去分詞)

停職的;暫停的

EN

The employee was suspended pending an investigation into the workplace incident.

該員工在職場事件調查期間被停職。

Meritocracy

Noun名詞

精英制度;唯才是舉的制度

EN

Many people believe that a true meritocracy should provide equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background.

許多人認為,真正的精英制度應該為每個人提供平等的機會,而不論其背景如何。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Aug, 19:07

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中文導讀

Reform UK 近期猛烈抨擊大學開設所謂「Mickey Mouse」學位,認為呢類課程對就業毫無幫助,主張將資源轉投去學徒制。不過,輿論質疑呢種說法過於簡化,甚至有人批評相關倡議者本身嘅背景同經歷,未必能夠反映現今職場嘅真實需求。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於高等教育價值同職業培訓嘅爭議,反映咗英國社會對學歷同技能需求嘅分歧,值得大家留意。

Reform UK hates ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees – apprenticeships in dodgy crypto, anyone?
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Vocabulary 生字

Apprenticeship

Noun名詞

學徒制、見習期

EN

Many young people choose an apprenticeship to gain hands-on experience while earning a salary.

好多後生仔女會選擇學徒制,邊賺錢邊累積實戰經驗。

Dodgy

Adjective形容詞

可疑的、唔老實的、品質低劣的

EN

I wouldn't buy a second-hand car from that website; it looks a bit dodgy to me.

我唔會喺嗰個網站買二手車,我覺得個網站有啲可疑。

Omit

Verb動詞

省略、遺漏、唔記得做

EN

Please do not omit any important details when you write your report.

寫報告嗰陣,請唔好遺漏任何重要細節。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Aug, 18:36

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中文導讀

Reform UK 嘅新任經濟顧問 Mitchell Palmer 近日提出大膽主張,包括取消退休金「三重鎖定」(triple lock)機制,甚至建議將 NHS 私有化。呢啲政策方向同主流政黨好唔同,反映 Reform UK 試圖喺經濟政策上挑戰傳統框架。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類政策討論直接影響未來稅務同公共服務嘅走向,值得密切留意佢哋點樣影響英國政壇嘅辯論焦點。

Reform’s new economic adviser has called for end of pensioners’ triple lock
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Vocabulary 生字

Privatise

Verb動詞

將公共服務或國有企業私有化,轉為私人擁有或經營

EN

The city council decided to privatise the waste collection services to improve efficiency.

市議會決定將垃圾收集服務私有化,以提高效率。

Adviser

Noun名詞

顧問,指提供專業意見或建議嘅人

EN

You should consult a financial adviser before making any major investment decisions.

喺做任何重大投資決定之前,你應該諮詢財務顧問。

Poverty

Noun名詞

貧窮,指生活極度匱乏嘅狀態

EN

The charity is working hard to reduce poverty in the local community.

呢間慈善機構正努力減少社區入面嘅貧窮問題。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 18:00

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中文導讀

Manchester United 領隊 Michael Carrick 近日公開反駁外界對球隊賽程嘅質疑。針對有人認為球隊喺賽季初期面對 Hull 同 Ipswich 呢類升班馬屬於「輕鬆開局」,Michael Carrick 強調呢種講法相當荒謬。喺英超呢類高強度聯賽,任何對手都唔可以輕視,佢認為外界低估咗比賽難度,並強調球隊必須保持專注,唔可以因為對手嘅背景而掉以輕心。

Michael Carrick rejects ‘ridiculous’ talk of easy start to Manchester United season
A

Vocabulary 生字

dismiss

Verb動詞

對某事不予理會、認為不值得考慮或拒絕接受(想法或建議)

EN

The manager dismissed the concerns about the project's deadline as unnecessary.

經理認為對項目截止日期嘅擔憂係多餘嘅,並對此不予理會。

favourable

Adjective形容詞

有利的、討人喜歡的、贊同的

EN

The company received a favourable response from the public after announcing the new policy.

公司喺宣布新政策後,收到公眾正面嘅回應。

constitute

Verb動詞

構成、組成、被視為

EN

These small changes do not constitute a major improvement to the system.

呢啲小改動並唔構成對系統嘅重大改善。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 17:59

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中文導讀

Liverpool 近日向 Brighton 提出以 5,000 萬英鎊收購翼鋒 Yankuba Minteh,但遭到對方拒絕。呢單轉會傳聞反映 Liverpool 喺新帥帶領下,正積極物色進攻球員增強實力。對於關注英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢類轉會操作往往係球季前嘅焦點,亦顯示 Brighton 喺球員買賣上相當強硬,唔會輕易放走潛力球員。

Liverpool see £50m bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rejected

Verb動詞

拒絕、駁回

EN

The manager rejected my request for a week of unpaid leave.

經理拒絕咗我申請一星期無薪假嘅要求。

Bid

Noun名詞

出價、投標

EN

They made a generous bid for the house, but the owner decided not to sell.

佢哋對間屋出咗個好價錢,但業主決定唔賣。

Winger

Noun名詞

翼鋒(足球位置)

EN

The young winger is known for his incredible speed and ability to cross the ball.

呢位年輕翼鋒以驚人速度同傳中能力見稱。

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news·
20 Aug, 17:49

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中文導讀

曾以癱瘓人士身份完成馬拉松而聞名嘅慈善家 Claire Lomas,早前喺 Jordan 拍攝 Apple TV 節目期間,不幸發生 microlight 墜機意外。近日死因庭裁定其死因為意外,結束相關調查。Claire Lomas 生前一直積極推動殘疾人士權益,佢嘅離世令唔少英國民眾感到惋惜,亦再次引起大眾對小型飛行器安全嘅關注。

Charity campaigner’s death from microlight crash injuries was accidental, coroner rules
A

Vocabulary 生字

Accidental

Adjective形容詞

意外的;非故意的

EN

I made an accidental discovery while cleaning out the attic.

我喺清理閣樓嗰陣有咗個意外嘅發現。

Campaigner

Noun名詞

運動參與者;社會活動家

EN

The environmental campaigner is calling for more trees to be planted in the city.

呢位環保運動參與者正呼籲喺城市入面種多啲樹。

Injuries

Noun名詞

傷勢;損傷

EN

He was taken to the hospital to be treated for his minor injuries.

佢被送去醫院治療佢嘅輕傷。

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sport·
20 Aug, 17:47

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中文導讀

Tour of Britain Women 賽事期間發生驚險意外,澳洲車手 Maeve Plouffe 喺比賽途中,差啲被一架唔係參賽車輛嘅私家車撞倒。呢件事引起外界關注單車賽事嘅道路安全安排,質疑主辦單位喺封路措施同車手保護方面係咪做得足夠,令參賽者暴露喺不必要嘅風險之中。

Australian rider says she was nearly hit by car at Tour of Britain Women
A

Vocabulary 生字

nearly

Adverb副詞

幾乎、差點

EN

I nearly missed the bus because I overslept this morning.

我今朝瞓過龍,差啲趕唔切搭巴士。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的

EN

The team performed exceptionally well during the opening match of the season.

嗰支球隊喺今季首場比賽表現得非常出色。

expose

Verb動詞

使暴露於、接觸

EN

Children should not be exposed to harmful content on the internet.

小朋友唔應該接觸到互聯網上嘅有害內容。

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education·
20 Aug, 17:17

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中文導讀

近期英國社會討論國際學生嘅價值,唔單止係經濟貢獻,仲有深遠嘅人際同專業網絡。Catriona McCarthy 認為呢啲連結唔應該被忽視。同時,Graham Thompson 指出大學管理層喺處理國際學生困境時,亦需要承擔相應責任。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個議題反映咗英國高等教育體系嘅轉變,以及國際人才喺當地社會扮演嘅角色,值得大家關注。

International students bring much more than money to the UK
A

Vocabulary 生字

Enduring

Adjective形容詞

持久的、持續的

EN

They have an enduring friendship that has lasted for over twenty years.

佢哋有一段維持咗超過二十年嘅持久友誼。

Overlook

Verb動詞

忽略、沒注意到

EN

It is easy to overlook the small details when you are in a hurry.

當你趕時間嘅時候,好容易會忽略咗啲細節。

Plight

Noun名詞

困境、苦難

EN

The charity aims to improve the plight of homeless people during the winter.

呢間慈善機構致力於改善無家可歸者喺冬天面臨嘅困境。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 16:55

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中文導讀

英超聯賽近期面臨唔少陰謀論挑戰,當中涉及 Folarin Balogun 嘅爭議事件。裁判長 Howard Webb 同行政總裁 Richard Masters 已經介入,試圖平息風波。與此同時,Matthias Jaissle 喺面對輿論壓力下依然保持正面態度。呢單新聞反映咗英超管理層點樣處理公眾質疑,以及足球界點樣應對網絡陰謀論對賽事公正性嘅衝擊,值得球迷關注。

The Balogun affair and Premier League’s battle with conspiracy theorists
A

Vocabulary 生字

conspiracy

Noun名詞

陰謀;密謀

EN

He refused to believe in the conspiracy theory regarding the company's sudden closure.

佢拒絕相信關於間公司突然倒閉嘅陰謀論。

wade in

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

介入(爭論或困難情況);插手

EN

The manager had to wade in to settle the argument between the two employees.

經理必須介入去解決兩位員工之間嘅爭執。

positive

Adjective形容詞

正面的;樂觀的

EN

It is important to maintain a positive attitude even when facing difficult challenges at work.

即使喺工作上遇到困難挑戰,保持正面態度都好重要。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 16:50

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中文導讀

Bayer Leverkusen 領隊 Xabi Alonso 近日被問及 Chelsea 球員 Enzo Fernández 嘅轉會傳聞,雖然佢強調 Enzo Fernández 目前仍係 Chelsea 嘅球員,但並冇明確承諾對方未來一定會留隊。呢番言論引起外界關注,擔心 Manchester City 可能會趁轉會窗期間出手挖角。對於關心英超動向嘅球迷嚟講,呢種模稜兩可嘅態度往往係轉會風波嘅前奏,值得密切留意事態發展。

‘Enzo is a Chelsea player,’ says Alonso but doesn’t guarantee Fernández’s future
A

Vocabulary 生字

Guarantee

Verb動詞

保證;確保

EN

I cannot guarantee that the package will arrive by tomorrow.

我無法保證包裹會在明天前送達。

Refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕

EN

The manager refused to comment on the company's new policy.

經理拒絕就公司的新政策發表評論。

Firm

Adjective形容詞

堅定的;穩固的

EN

You need to take a firm stand if you want people to respect your decision.

如果你想別人尊重你的決定,你需要採取堅定的立場。

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football·
20 Aug, 16:25

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中文導讀

國際足協近日公佈下屆女子世界盃賽程,巴西嘅 Maracanã 將會舉辦揭幕戰同決賽。呢個場地喺足球界地位舉足輕重,今次安排顯示巴西對推動女子足球發展嘅決心。對於移英港人嚟講,如果想感受當地足球文化,留意呢類國際大型賽事嘅場地分佈,可以幫你更易融入當地體育話題,亦係了解國際體育盛事嘅好機會。

Maracanã to host opening game and final at next year’s Women’s World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

I need to check my schedule to see if I am free for dinner.

我需要睇下我嘅時間表,睇下我有冇空食晚飯。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、作東

EN

They are planning to host a small party for their neighbours this weekend.

佢哋計劃今個週末為鄰居舉辦一個小型派對。

final

Noun名詞

決賽

EN

The team worked hard all season to reach the final.

嗰支球隊成個賽季都好努力,終於打入決賽。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 16:05

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中文導讀

Arsenal 領隊 Mikel Arteta 近日向球隊下達最後通牒,強調若要成功衛冕,球員必須展現出更強烈嘅爭勝決心同野心。與此同時,針對外界對年輕球員 Myles Lewis-Skelly 嘅轉會傳聞,Mikel Arteta 亦明確表態,指該球員將會留隊,唔會喺今個轉會窗離隊。呢番言論反映出球隊喺新賽季嘅部署,以及對陣容穩定性嘅重視,對於關注英超嘅球迷嚟講,係球隊未來動向嘅重要指標。

Arteta demands ‘desire and ambition’ for title defence and says Lewis-Skelly will stay
A

Vocabulary 生字

defend

Verb動詞

保衛、防守(亦指衛冕冠軍頭銜)

EN

The champion is training hard to defend their title this year.

冠軍正努力訓練,以求今年成功衛冕。

ambition

Noun名詞

野心、抱負、志向

EN

She has the ambition to start her own business after gaining enough experience.

她在累積足夠經驗後,有志向去創立自己的生意。

insist

Verb動詞

堅持、堅決要求

EN

He insisted that he was telling the truth despite the lack of evidence.

儘管缺乏證據,他仍堅持自己說的是實話。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Aug, 16:00

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中文導讀

Rugby Sevens 巨星 Maddison Levi 即將首次代表 Wallaroos 出戰 15 人制欖球賽事。呢位球員以爆發力見稱,喺國際欖球界備受矚目。雖然佢喺七人賽表現頂尖,但面對今次轉型,佢坦言感到「vulnerable」。呢場賽事對 New Zealand 嚟講係一場硬仗,各界都好期待睇下佢點樣適應新賽制,並將個人優勢轉化為球隊嘅得分能力。

Maddison Levi: Wallaroos debut for explosive sevens star has New Zealand on red alert
A

Vocabulary 生字

vulnerable

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的、易受傷害的,常用於形容心理狀態或處於缺乏保護的境地

EN

It is normal to feel vulnerable when you start a new job in a foreign country.

當你在異國他鄉開始一份新工作時,感到脆弱是很正常的。

explosive

Adjective形容詞

爆發性的、激烈的,亦可用來形容增長迅速或情緒突然爆發

EN

The athlete is known for her explosive speed on the track.

這位運動員以她在跑道上的爆發性速度而聞名。

eagerly-anticipated

Adjective形容詞

令人熱切期待的,形容某件事物受到廣泛關注且眾人引頸以待

EN

The release of the eagerly-anticipated movie drew huge crowds to the cinema.

這部令人熱切期待的電影上映,吸引了大批觀眾前往戲院。

The Guardian
news·
20 Aug, 16:00

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中文導讀

Prince Harry 近日突然返抵英國,雖然佢嘅行程保持低調,但外界關注佢同王室成員之間嘅關係係咪有轉機。目前 Sussexes 一家嘅保安安排仍然係焦點,加上王室內部關係依然緊張,Prince Harry 呢次行程會唔會令雙方關係進一步惡化,或者有機會修補裂痕,成為英國社會關注嘅話題。

‘Rival courts’: Prince Harry’s surprise UK return may provoke royal spot of bother
A

Vocabulary 生字

Provoke

Verb動詞

挑釁、引起、激起(某種反應或情緒)

EN

The new policy is likely to provoke a strong reaction from the public.

呢項新政策好大機會會引起公眾強烈反彈。

Clarity

Noun名詞

清晰、明確、清楚

EN

We need more clarity on the project requirements before we start working.

喺我哋開始工作之前,需要對項目要求有更清晰嘅了解。

Damaged

Adjective形容詞

受損的、破壞了的

EN

The heavy storm left the roof of the house badly damaged.

強烈嘅暴風雨令間屋嘅屋頂嚴重受損。

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politics·
20 Aug, 15:36

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中文導讀

英國平等事務大臣 Bridget Phillipson 近日公開批評,指英國社會對種族歧視同性別歧視已經變得習以為常。佢認為部分政客嘅言論助長咗仇恨風氣,同時批評警方對針對女性同女童嘅暴力行為處理得唔夠認真。呢番言論反映英國政府正視社會結構性不公嘅決心,對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地對歧視議題嘅底線同執法態度,有助喺日常生活中更有效保障自己權益。

Racism and sexism have become normalised in Britain, says equalities minister
A

Vocabulary 生字

normalise

Verb動詞

使正常化;視為常態

EN

We should not normalise bad behavior in the workplace.

我哋唔應該將職場上嘅不良行為視為常態。

fuel

Verb動詞

加劇;助長(情緒或事態)

EN

Spreading rumors will only fuel the conflict between them.

散播謠言只會加劇佢哋之間嘅衝突。

take seriously

Phrase片語

認真對待

EN

You should take your health seriously and get enough sleep.

你應該認真對待自己嘅健康,確保有足夠嘅睡眠。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 15:29

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中文導讀

Coventry 近期以破紀錄轉會費簽入 Caleb Yirenkyi,呢位球員出身自 Right to Dream 學院,經歷過一段唔平凡嘅成長路,甚至曾經接觸過機械人製作。佢嘅加盟被視為球隊衝擊英超嘅重要部署,球迷可以留意呢位新星點樣喺頂級聯賽展現佢嘅潛力,為球隊注入新動力。

Robot building and Djimi Traoré: Caleb Yirenkyi’s circuitous path to Premier League
A

Vocabulary 生字

circuitous

Adjective形容詞

迂迴的、繞圈子的

EN

We took a circuitous route to the hotel to avoid the heavy traffic in the city center.

為了避開市中心的繁忙交通,我們繞了一條遠路去酒店。

emerge

Verb動詞

浮現、顯露、嶄露頭角

EN

New talents often emerge from local sports clubs after years of dedicated training.

經過多年刻苦訓練,新秀往往會從地區體育會中嶄露頭角。

impact

Noun名詞

影響、衝擊

EN

The new policy will have a significant impact on how small businesses operate.

這項新政策將對小型企業的運作方式產生重大影響。

The Guardian
news·
20 Aug, 15:13

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中文導讀

Lewes 附近嘅鐵路早前發生列車出軌事故,導致服務中斷。目前工程人員正喺極具挑戰嘅環境下,利用兩部大型吊臂車移除受損車廂。鐵路營運商確認修復工作進展順利,預計鐵路服務將會喺 September 重開。對於依賴該鐵路通勤嘅居民嚟講,呢個消息意味住交通將會恢復正常,大家可以開始重新規劃行程。

Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train
A

Vocabulary 生字

Derailed

Adjective形容詞

(列車)出軌的;脫軌的

EN

The train was derailed after hitting a fallen tree on the tracks.

列車撞到軌道上倒塌嘅樹木後出軌。

Challenging

Adjective形容詞

具挑戰性的;困難的

EN

Learning a new language as an adult can be very challenging.

成年後學習一門新語言可以係好具挑戰性。

Commute

Verb動詞

通勤;往返工作地點

EN

I commute to the city centre by train every morning.

我每日朝早都搭火車去市中心返工。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 14:31

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中文導讀

West Ham 近日發表聲明,強烈譴責球迷喺比賽期間唱出針對 Israel 球員 Manor Solomon 嘅冒犯性口號。呢類涉及種族或政治立場嘅歧視性言論,喺英國球壇一向係嚴肅處理嘅紀律問題。球會強調呢種行為具有分化性質,並呼籲球迷保持理性,唔好令球場變成散播仇恨嘅地方,否則可能面臨嚴厲處分。

West Ham condemn ‘offensive and divisive’ chant about Israel winger Manor Solomon
A

Vocabulary 生字

condemn

Verb動詞

譴責;強烈反對

EN

The local council issued a statement to condemn the act of vandalism in the park.

地方議會發表聲明,譴責公園內嘅破壞公物行為。

offensive

Adjective形容詞

冒犯的;無禮的

EN

I find his comments about my work quite offensive and unprofessional.

我覺得佢對我工作嘅評論相當冒犯且唔專業。

divisive

Adjective形容詞

引起分歧的;造成分裂的

EN

The new policy on parking fees has become a divisive issue among the residents.

關於泊車費嘅新政策,已經成為居民之間引起分歧嘅議題。

The Guardian
news·
20 Aug, 13:55

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中文導讀

Harry 同 Meghan 近期計劃由美國搬返英國,並會入住倫敦以外嘅非皇室居所。針對大眾關注佢哋返英後嘅保安費用問題,大曼徹斯特市長 Andy Burnham 表示,呢個係屬於私人事務,唔應該由公帑支付。呢單新聞反映咗英國公眾對於皇室成員保安開支嘅敏感度,亦顯示出即使脫離皇室核心,佢哋嘅一舉一動依然係英國社會嘅焦點。

Harry and Meghan’s security funding on UK return is private matter, Burnham says
A

Vocabulary 生字

Residence

Noun名詞

住所、住宅

EN

You need to provide proof of your current residence to open a bank account.

你需要提供現時嘅住址證明先可以開銀行戶口。

Private

Adjective形容詞

私人的、私下的

EN

I prefer to keep my financial matters private and not discuss them with colleagues.

我傾向將個人財務狀況保密,唔會同同事討論。

Funding

Noun名詞

資金、撥款

EN

The local community center is struggling because they lost their government funding.

呢個社區中心因為失去咗政府撥款,目前營運陷入困境。

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politics·
20 Aug, 13:41

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中文導讀

Reform UK 近日出現內部矛盾,副黨魁 Richard Tice 為咗維護黨內紀律,公開支持暫停一名批評黨魁 Nigel Farage 嘅活躍分子職務。呢件事反映出 Reform UK 喺擴張期間,對於黨內言論自由同埋中央集權嘅取態。與此同時,Richard Tice 亦藉此機會宣佈新政策,計劃資助更多學徒培訓計劃,試圖將公眾焦點轉移返去政綱討論,減低內部紛爭對選民支持度嘅影響。

Tice defends suspension of Reform UK activist over Farage criticism
A

Vocabulary 生字

Suspension

Noun名詞

停職、暫停、中止

EN

The company announced the temporary suspension of all operations due to the severe weather conditions.

由於惡劣天氣,公司宣佈暫停所有營運。

Subsidise

Verb動詞

資助、補貼

EN

The local government decided to subsidise public transport costs to encourage more people to commute by bus.

地方政府決定補貼公共交通費用,以鼓勵更多人乘搭巴士通勤。

Apprenticeship

Noun名詞

學徒訓練、見習期

EN

He decided to start an apprenticeship in carpentry to gain hands-on experience in the trade.

他決定開始木工學徒訓練,以便在該行業獲得實踐經驗。

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football·
20 Aug, 13:41

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中文導讀

Paris Saint-Germain 嘅主場 Parc des Princes 因為近日天氣炎熱,導致草地受損,甚至影響球員安全。球會決定將 Ligue 1 嘅主場揭幕戰移師到 Rennes 舉行。呢單新聞反映咗極端天氣對體育賽事場地嘅影響,亦提醒大家喺英國生活,遇到惡劣天氣或場地維修時,活動安排隨時會有變動,記得留意官方通知。

PSG’s Ligue 1 home opener moved to Rennes after pitch damaged by heat
A

Vocabulary 生字

Surface

Noun名詞

表面、地面

EN

Please wipe the kitchen surface clean after cooking.

煮完嘢食之後,請將廚房檯面抹乾淨。

Wellbeing

Noun名詞

健康、幸福、安康

EN

Regular exercise is essential for your physical and mental wellbeing.

規律運動對你嘅身心健康好重要。

Damage

Verb動詞

損壞、破壞

EN

The strong wind might damage the roof of the shed.

強風可能會整爛個儲物棚嘅屋頂。

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sport·
20 Aug, 13:05

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中文導讀

England 嘅全能球員 Sam Curran 因為腹股溝受傷,被迫缺席今個賽季餘下賽事。呢個消息對佢嚟講相當可惜,因為佢原本有望憑住出色表現,爭取重返 Test cricket 國家隊陣容對戰 Pakistan。依家受傷患困擾,佢嘅回歸計劃被迫擱置,對 England 嘅戰力部署亦有一定影響。

Sam Curran’s England Test return hopes scuppered by season-ending groin injury
A

Vocabulary 生字

scupper

Verb動詞

使失敗、使落空、破壞(計劃或希望)

EN

The heavy rain scuppered our plans for a picnic in the park.

大雨令我哋去公園野餐嘅計劃泡湯咗。

rule out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

排除、不考慮、使無法參與

EN

The doctor ruled out a serious illness after checking the test results.

醫生檢查完測試結果後,排除了患上嚴重疾病嘅可能性。

all-rounder

Noun名詞

多才多藝嘅人、全能選手

EN

She is a talented all-rounder who excels in both music and sports.

佢係一位多才多藝嘅全能選手,喺音樂同運動方面都表現出色。

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football·
20 Aug, 13:00

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中文導讀

MLS 計劃改革季後賽賽制,考慮由現時嘅東西岸分區改為五個分組,並引入雙敗淘汰制同重新抽籤機制。呢種參考 Australian rules football 嘅新模式,旨在增加賽事嘅競爭性同觀賞度。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,如果呢項改革落實,將會徹底改變聯賽嘅季後賽生態,令賽程變得更加緊湊同刺激。

Double-elimination, reseeding and 20 teams: MLS plans potential overhaul of playoffs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Overhaul

Noun名詞

徹底改革、全面檢修

EN

The government is planning a major overhaul of the public transport system.

政府正計劃對公共交通系統進行重大改革。

Reseeding

Noun名詞

重新排位、重新抽籤

EN

The tournament committee decided on a reseeding process to ensure the top players face each other only in the final.

賽事委員會決定採用重新排位機制,以確保頂尖選手只會在決賽相遇。

Format

Noun名詞

格式、編排方式

EN

The workshop will follow an interactive format to encourage participation.

工作坊將採用互動形式,以鼓勵大家參與。

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football·
20 Aug, 12:00

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中文導讀

意大利甲組足球聯賽(Serie A)近期出現大規模教練變動,Milan、Napoli 同 Atalanta 紛紛換帥。呢場「領隊大風吹」反映各球會急於重組,希望打破 Inter Milan 近期嘅壟斷局面。對於鍾意歐洲足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個變動直接影響嚟緊賽季嘅競爭格局,值得留意呢幾間球會點樣透過戰術調整,喺聯賽中重新爭取主導權。

Can a managerial merry-go-round in Serie A stop Inter’s dominance?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Dominance

Noun名詞

統治地位、優勢、壟斷

EN

The company has maintained its market dominance for over a decade.

呢間公司已經保持咗超過十年嘅市場統治地位。

Spotlight

Noun名詞

焦點、聚光燈

EN

She felt nervous being in the spotlight during the presentation.

佢喺匯報嗰陣成為眾人焦點,覺得好緊張。

Adjustment

Noun名詞

調整、適應

EN

Moving to a new country requires a significant adjustment to your daily routine.

移居去一個新國家,需要對日常生活習慣作出重大調整。

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football·
20 Aug, 12:00

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中文導讀

Nottingham Forest 喺經歷咗一個混亂嘅球季,先後更換咗四位領隊之後,球迷依家將希望寄託喺 Oliver Glasner 身上,期望佢可以為球隊帶來穩定性。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類球會管理層嘅變動,往往反映咗英超球隊喺高壓競爭環境下,點樣透過調整教練團嚟尋求長遠發展,係了解英國足球文化嘅一個切入點。

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 18: Nottingham Forest
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chaotic

Adjective形容詞

混亂的、雜亂無章的

EN

The morning rush hour at the train station was completely chaotic.

火車站嘅早晨繁忙時間簡直係混亂不堪。

Stability

Noun名詞

穩定性

EN

Finding a job with good benefits can provide financial stability for your family.

搵到一份福利好嘅工作,可以為你嘅家庭提供經濟穩定性。

Adjustment

Noun名詞

調整、適應

EN

Moving to a new country requires a significant adjustment to your daily routine.

搬去一個新國家生活,需要對日常生活習慣作出重大調整。

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football·
20 Aug, 11:44

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中文導讀

Frank Lampard 近期接掌剛升班嘅 Coventry,佢強調球隊喺 Premier League 必須踢得夠硬淨,唔好有任何心理負擔。對於呢支新軍嚟講,喺頂級聯賽立足絕對係一大挑戰,Frank Lampard 嘅戰術部署同心態調整,將會係球隊能否成功護級嘅關鍵,值得球迷密切留意。

Frank Lampard wants Coventry to play without fear in Premier League
A

Vocabulary 生字

Promoted

Adjective形容詞

升班的;獲晉升的

EN

The newly promoted team is preparing for their first match of the season.

這支剛升班的球隊正在準備他們本季的首場比賽。

Physical

Adjective形容詞

身體接觸激烈的;體能上的

EN

You need to be very physical to succeed in this type of contact sport.

在這類身體對抗激烈的運動中,你必須要有強悍的身體對抗能力才能成功。

Without fear

Phrase片語

無所畏懼地;大膽地

EN

She decided to start her own business without fear of failure.

她決定創業,無懼失敗。

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sport·
20 Aug, 10:27

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中文導讀

英國田徑教練 Leon Baptiste 近期喺 Morocco 失蹤,令外界相當擔憂。根據 Morocco 司法部最新消息,Leon Baptiste 目前被扣押喺 Marrakech 嘅監獄入面。由於佢失蹤咗大約兩個月,呢件事引起英國體育界高度關注。對於移英港人嚟講,如果喺海外旅遊期間遇到法律問題或被扣留,務必盡快聯絡當地英國領事館尋求協助。

Missing British athletics coach Leon Baptiste in Marrakech prison
A

Vocabulary 生字

Regarded

Adjective形容詞

被視為、被評價為(通常指正面評價)

EN

She is highly regarded as one of the best teachers in the school.

佢被公認為學校入面最好嘅老師之一。

Held

Verb動詞

扣留、拘留

EN

The suspect is being held at the local police station for further questioning.

疑犯目前被扣留喺當地警署,等候進一步盤問。

Ministry

Noun名詞

政府部門、部(如外交部、教育部)

EN

The ministry has announced a new policy to improve public transport services.

政府部門宣佈咗一項新政策,以改善公共交通服務。

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sport·
20 Aug, 10:00

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中文導讀

前 NFL 著名場邊記者 Michele Tafoya 近日轉型成為美國右翼政治人物,更正準備競逐美國參議院席位。佢喺自由派大本營 Minnesota 嘅政治動向引起廣泛關注,反映出美國媒體人轉投政壇嘅趨勢,以及右翼勢力喺當地嘅影響力,值得移英港人留意呢種政治光譜嘅轉變。

Michele Tafoya: from unassuming NFL sideline reporter to rightwing firebrand
A

Vocabulary 生字

unassuming

Adjective形容詞

謙遜的、不張揚的、樸實的

EN

She lives an unassuming life in a quiet village despite her great success.

儘管她成就非凡,但她依然在寧靜的村莊過著樸實的生活。

stalwart

Noun名詞

忠實支持者、堅定擁護者、中堅分子

EN

He has been a stalwart of the local community group for over twenty years.

他二十多年來一直是該社區團體的中堅分子。

firebrand

Noun名詞

激進分子、煽動者

EN

The young activist is a political firebrand who is known for her controversial speeches.

這位年輕的社運人士是一位以爭議性演講聞名的政治激進分子。

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education·
20 Aug, 09:30

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中文導讀

英國 GCSE 成績近日出爐,整體表現較去年微升。值得留意係數學科成績,接近四分之一男生考獲 7 至 9 分嘅頂尖等級。對於移英港人家庭嚟講,呢個數據反映咗當地中學數學科嘅評分趨勢,亦係家長了解子女學業競爭力同未來升學規劃嘅重要參考指標。

GCSE results: almost one in four boys in England get top grades in maths
A

Vocabulary 生字

Overall

Adjective形容詞

整體的、全面的

EN

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

裝修的整體費用比我們預期的要高。

Grade

Noun名詞

成績、等級、分數

EN

She worked hard all semester to get a good grade in her final exam.

她整個學期都很努力,為了在期末考試中取得好成績。

Percentage

Noun名詞

百分比、百分率

EN

A large percentage of the population prefers to shop online.

很大一部分人口傾向於網上購物。

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sport·
20 Aug, 09:13

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中文導讀

Max Verstappen 已經同 Red Bull 車隊簽署新合約,將會留隊至 2030 年。呢個決定終止咗外界對佢未來去向嘅種種猜測,亦顯示 Red Bull 喺 F1 賽事中對呢位車手嘅高度重視。對於鍾意賽車嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個消息意味住未來幾年 F1 嘅競爭格局將會維持穩定,Max Verstappen 依然係車壇最核心嘅焦點人物。

Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract to stay in F1 until 2030
A

Vocabulary 生字

speculation

Noun名詞

猜測、推測

EN

There is a lot of speculation about who will be the next manager of the company.

外界對於邊個會成為公司下一任經理有好多猜測。

extend

Verb動詞

延長、延展

EN

The landlord agreed to extend my rental contract for another six months.

業主同意將我嘅租約延長多六個月。

contract

Noun名詞

合約、契約

EN

Make sure you read the terms carefully before signing the employment contract.

簽署僱傭合約之前,請務必仔細閱讀條款。

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football·
20 Aug, 09:00

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中文導讀

TNT Sports 決定將 Premier League 賽前節目 The Early Kick Off 放上 YouTube 免費播放。呢個係首次有賽事預覽以 free-to-air 形式呈現,對於唔想訂閱收費頻道,但又想睇 Hull 對 Manchester United 賽前分析嘅球迷嚟講,絕對係一個好消息,亦反映咗媒體轉向網絡平台吸納更多觀眾嘅趨勢。

Opening half-hour of TNT Sports’ Premier League broadcasts to be shown on YouTube
A

Vocabulary 生字

Broadcast

Noun名詞

廣播、播放

EN

The live broadcast of the concert will start at eight tonight.

音樂會嘅現場直播將會喺今晚八點開始。

Preview

Noun名詞

預覽、預告

EN

I watched the movie preview before deciding whether to buy the tickets.

我睇咗套戲嘅預告片,先決定買唔買飛。

Available

Adjective形容詞

可獲得的、有空的

EN

Are there any seats available for the afternoon train?

下晝嗰班火車仲有冇位?

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football·
20 Aug, 08:35

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中文導讀

近日英國球壇轉會傳聞四起,各大球會正積極部署陣容調整。Newcastle 傳出有意羅致 Manchester City 嘅 Nico González,而 Arsenal 亦被指關注 Manchester United 嘅年輕球員。Aston Villa 則考慮簽入 Adarabioyo 以加強防線,就連 Wrexham 亦傳出同 Lukas Nmecha 有關聯。呢啲轉會傳聞反映各球會喺轉會窗期間嘅策略部署,值得球迷密切留意球員動向。

Football transfer rumours: Newcastle to sign Manchester City’s Nico González?
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 renovations next month.

有傳聞話間超市下個月會閂門裝修。

Sign

Verb動詞

簽約(聘請或加入)

EN

The company decided to sign a new contract with the catering service provider.

間公司決定同嗰間餐飲服務供應商簽新合約。

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.

搬去另一個城市之後,需要啲時間去適應新嘅工作環境。

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football·
20 Aug, 08:00

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中文導讀

Manchester United 喺轉會窗期間一直未有簽入左閘球員,呢個決定引起唔少質疑。雖然球隊管理層似乎想慳錢,但如果因為咁而令防線出現漏洞,影響新球季表現,呢種「慳錢」策略隨時得不償失。對於 Manchester United 嚟講,呢個係一個關於長遠規劃同短期成本之間嘅博弈,球迷都好關注球會最終會唔會喺轉會窗關閉前改變主意。

Frugal or foolish? Manchester United may regret not backing Carrick
A

Vocabulary 生字

Frugal

Adjective形容詞

節儉的;樸實的(通常指對金錢或資源運用謹慎)

EN

Being frugal with your grocery budget can help you save money for a holiday.

在買餸預算上節儉一點,可以幫你儲錢去度假。

Priority

Noun名詞

優先事項;首要任務

EN

My top priority this week is to finish the report before the deadline.

我這星期最重要的任務就是在限期前完成報告。

Regret

Verb動詞

後悔;遺憾

EN

I regret not learning how to drive when I was younger.

我很後悔年輕時沒有學開車。

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football·
20 Aug, 08:00

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中文導讀

WSL 嘅財務報告近期出爐,揭示咗頂尖球會嘅財力不斷壯大,但同時亦反映出其他中下游球會喺營運上正面對巨大挑戰。呢份報告對於關注英國女子足球發展嘅人嚟講好重要,因為佢顯示咗聯賽內部嘅貧富懸殊問題,未來各球會點樣喺商業化同可持續性之間攞平衡,將會係聯賽發展嘅關鍵。

Women’s Super League finances: club-by-club breakdown and verdict
A

Vocabulary 生字

Breakdown

Noun名詞

詳細分析、分類或細目

EN

Please provide a breakdown of your monthly expenses so we can see where we are overspending.

請提供你每個月嘅開支細目,咁樣我哋先知道邊度使多咗錢。

Elite

Adjective形容詞

精英的、頂尖的

EN

The training camp is designed for elite athletes who want to compete at the highest level.

呢個訓練營係為咗想喺最高水平競技嘅精英運動員而設。

Sustainable

Adjective形容詞

可持續的、能長期維持的

EN

We are looking for more sustainable ways to heat our home to reduce energy costs.

我哋正喺度搵一啲更可持續嘅方法嚟為屋企供暖,以減低能源開支。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Aug, 07:12

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中文導讀

澳洲球星 Isaac Heeney 近日捲入商業風波,導致佢嘅個人品牌合作受挫。佢嘅肖像被 5th Quarter Camp 宣傳品移除,連帶兒童書籍系列 Little Isaac Footy Fever 亦被書店下架。呢單新聞反映公眾形象對運動員嘅商業價值影響深遠,一旦出現負面輿論,品牌方往往會迅速切割以止蝕,呢種危機處理手法喺商業社會相當常見。

Isaac Heeney dumped as face of own company amid Sydney Swans commercial fallout
A

Vocabulary 生字

dump

Verb動詞

拋棄、甩掉、終止合作

EN

The company decided to dump the project after the budget was cut.

公司喺預算被削減後,決定終止嗰個項目。

fallout

Noun名詞

餘波、負面影響、後果

EN

They are still dealing with the political fallout from the recent election.

佢哋仲處理緊近期選舉所引發嘅政治餘波。

promote

Verb動詞

推廣、宣傳

EN

The local shop is using social media to promote their new summer collection.

嗰間本地商店正利用社交媒體去推廣佢哋嘅夏季新系列。

The Guardian
news·
20 Aug, 07:00

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中文導讀

前坎特伯雷大主教 Rowan Williams 近日公開批評 Nigel Farage,指控佢利用基督教作為政治工具,煽動針對穆斯林嘅情緒。Rowan Williams 同時質疑 Tommy Robinson 對信仰嘅立場,認為呢種將宗教同排外政治掛鉤嘅做法,對社會和諧構成挑戰。呢單新聞反映咗英國政壇對於宗教身份認同同極右翼民粹主義之間嘅爭議,值得留意呢股思潮點樣影響英國嘅社會氛圍。

Farage using Christianity ‘to stir anti-Muslim feeling’, says Rowan Williams
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stir

Verb動詞

煽動、激起(情緒或反應)

EN

The politician's speech was clearly intended to stir up public anger.

嗰位政客嘅演講明顯係想煽動公眾嘅憤怒。

Claimed

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的、自稱的

EN

The company failed to provide evidence for its claimed health benefits.

嗰間公司未能為其聲稱嘅健康益處提供證據。

Awkward

Adjective形容詞

令人尷尬的、難處理的

EN

It was an awkward moment when I realized I had forgotten my colleague's name.

當我意識到自己唔記得咗同事個名嗰陣,場面真係好尷尬。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Aug, 07:00

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中文導讀

Keir Starmer 嘅幕僚長 Sue Gray 近日辭職,並公開批評 No 10 嘅工作環境令人難以忍受。佢提到同事之間缺乏信任,甚至擔心私人對話會被錄音並洩漏畀傳媒。呢件事反映出英國政府內部權力鬥爭激烈,亦令 Keir Starmer 嘅管治團隊面臨極大壓力,外界關注呢種混亂會唔會影響政府嘅施政效率。

Working in Keir Starmer’s No 10 ‘unbearable’, says Sue Gray
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unbearable

Adjective形容詞

無法忍受的、難以承受的

EN

The heat in the apartment was unbearable during the summer.

夏天嗰陣間屋入面嘅熱度真係令人難以忍受。

Colleague

Noun名詞

同事

EN

I am going out for lunch with a colleague from my department.

我正準備同部門嘅一位同事去食午餐。

Leak

Verb動詞

洩漏(秘密或消息)

EN

Someone managed to leak the confidential report to the press.

有人成功將份機密報告洩漏畀傳媒。

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football·
20 Aug, 06:00

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中文導讀

英國足球文化入面,球衣設計往往係球迷熱話。Hannah Jane Parkinson 近期點評咗 2025-26 季度多款球會球衣,分析邊啲設計係經典之作,邊啲又係失敗例子。呢篇評論唔單止係講潮流,更反映咗球會點樣透過視覺元素連結球迷,對於想融入當地足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解英國體育審美同埋球會形象嘅有趣切入點。

Instant classics, odd inspirations and barcodes: 2025-26’s best and worst kits
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inspiration

Noun名詞

靈感;啟發

EN

The architect drew inspiration from nature when designing the new library.

建築師在設計新圖書館時,從大自然中汲取了靈感。

Classic

Adjective形容詞

經典的;傳統的

EN

A white shirt and blue jeans is a classic look that never goes out of style.

白襯衫配藍牛仔褲是一種永不過時的經典造型。

Stripes

Noun名詞

條紋

EN

I prefer wearing clothes with vertical stripes because they make me look taller.

我比較喜歡穿有直條紋的衣服,因為它們讓我看起來更高。

The Guardian
news·
20 Aug, 05:52

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中文導讀

Duke of Sussex 同 Duchess of Sussex 自 2020 年移居美國後,一直係英國輿論焦點。近日關於佢哋可能重返英國嘅消息,再次引起公眾關注。呢件事反映出 Sussex 夫婦同英國王室之間嘅關係依然充滿張力,亦係呢場長年累月嘅爭議中,最新嘅一個轉折點。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類新聞除咗係茶餘飯後嘅話題,亦反映咗英國社會對於王室成員私生活同公眾形象嘅討論模式。

Harry and Meghan: the key moments, conflicts and controversies since their US move
A

Vocabulary 生字

Controversy

Noun名詞

爭議、公開辯論

EN

The new policy caused a lot of controversy among the local residents.

呢項新政策喺當地居民之間引起咗好多爭議。

Saga

Noun名詞

長篇故事、一連串複雜嘅事件

EN

The legal saga finally came to an end after three years of court hearings.

呢場長達三年嘅法律糾紛終於告一段落。

Twist

Noun名詞

轉折、意想不到嘅變化

EN

There was an unexpected twist in the plot of the movie.

套戲嘅劇情有一個意想不到嘅轉折。

The Guardian
football·
20 Aug, 00:01

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中文導讀

Newcastle 喺經歷管理層變動同主力球員離隊後,球隊正處於調整期。對於 Tyneside 嘅球迷嚟講,嚟緊呢個賽季充滿不確定性,球會需要喺陣容重組同維持競爭力之間搵到平衡。呢個轉變唔單止影響球隊戰績,亦係 Newcastle 喺英超聯賽發展嘅關鍵考驗,球迷對球隊未來表現抱持審慎態度。

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 17: Newcastle
A

Vocabulary 生字

departure

Noun名詞

離開、出發、離職

EN

The sudden departure of the CEO caused a lot of uncertainty in the company.

行政總裁突然離職,令公司內部充滿不確定性。

braced

Verb動詞

作好準備(應對困難或不愉快的事)

EN

Residents are braced for the heavy snowstorm expected later tonight.

居民正為預計今晚深夜來臨嘅大風雪作好準備。

transitional

Adjective形容詞

過渡性的、轉變中的

EN

The first few months in a new country are often a difficult transitional period.

移居新國家嘅頭幾個月,通常係一段困難嘅過渡期。