Fri, Aug 21· 8月21日

52 stories · 156 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
news·
21 Aug, 23:50

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中文導讀

Sussex coast 近日發生一宗令人心碎嘅遇溺事故,六歲女童 Saja El-Khawas 喺被救起後,最終傷重不治。呢宗事故早前已奪去佢姊妹同父母嘅性命。對於移英港人嚟講,英國海邊雖然景色優美,但水流同潮汐變化往往難以預測,喺海邊活動時務必時刻保持警覺,留意當地海灘嘅安全告示同救生員指示,確保家人安全。

Girl, six, dies three days after being pulled from sea off Sussex coast
A

Vocabulary 生字

Critical

Adjective形容詞

極度危急的、關鍵的

EN

The patient remains in critical condition after the surgery.

病人手術後情況仍然危急。

Incident

Noun名詞

事件、事故

EN

The police are investigating the incident that occurred at the park yesterday.

警方正在調查昨天公園內發生的事故。

Caution

Noun名詞

謹慎、警示

EN

You should exercise great caution when driving on icy roads.

在結冰的道路上駕駛時,你應該格外謹慎。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 23:43

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中文導讀

Arsenal 隊長 Martin Ødegaard 近日傷癒復出,喺球場上再次展現佢作為球隊核心嘅組織能力。呢位挪威中場唔單止入咗一球精彩嘅入球,更重要係佢嘅回歸令球隊進攻變得更加流暢。對於 Arsenal 嚟講,Martin Ødegaard 嘅狀態恢復係爭標路上嘅關鍵,佢嘅視野同傳球節奏係球隊不可或缺嘅戰術支柱。

Martin Ødegaard resumes his role as Arsenal’s smoothing agent and pass master
A

Vocabulary 生字

resume

Verb動詞

重新開始;繼續進行

EN

The train service will resume after the track maintenance is completed.

路軌維修完成後,火車服務將會恢復。

recovery

Noun名詞

康復;恢復;復甦

EN

Getting enough sleep is essential for a quick recovery after a long illness.

充足嘅睡眠對於大病後嘅快速康復至關重要。

campaign

Noun名詞

(體育界)賽季;(社會或政治)活動

EN

The local council has launched a new campaign to encourage residents to recycle more.

地方議會發起咗一項新活動,鼓勵居民增加回收。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 23:25

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中文導讀

Arsenal領隊Mikel Arteta近日公開表示對現有陣容感到滿意,並預期球員表現會持續進步。儘管外界不斷傳出關於Julian Alvarez嘅轉會傳聞,Mikel Arteta依然強調球隊內部穩定。與此同時,Frank Lampard喺重返頂級聯賽執教後,雖然首戰落敗,但佢對球隊未來發展依然保持樂觀態度,認為球隊表現有可取之處。

Arteta predicts ‘more to come’ from established players amid Alvarez talk
A

Vocabulary 生字

Established

Adjective形容詞

已確立的、資深的、有地位的

EN

The company is looking for an established professional to lead the new department.

公司正在尋找一位資深專業人士來領導新部門。

Upbeat

Adjective形容詞

樂觀的、積極的

EN

Despite the rainy weather, she remained upbeat about the outdoor picnic.

儘管天氣下雨,她對戶外野餐依然保持樂觀態度。

Maintain

Verb動詞

堅持、維持、主張

EN

It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance in a busy city.

在忙碌的城市中,維持健康的工作與生活平衡非常重要。

The Guardian
sport·
21 Aug, 22:54

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中文導讀

Wigan Warriors 最近喺 Super League 表現強勢,以 26-12 擊敗 Wakefield,成功拎到 12 連勝。呢場勝仗令佢哋升上聯賽榜首,展現出極高嘅競技狀態。對於鍾意睇欖球嘅移英港人嚟講,Wigan 呢支球隊絕對值得留意,佢哋目前係聯賽爭標嘅大熱門,賽事節奏非常緊湊刺激。

Wigan sink Wakefield and hit Super League summit with 12th straight win
A

Vocabulary 生字

Summit

Noun名詞

頂峰、最高點,亦可用作形容排名第一

EN

After months of hard work, the company finally reached the summit of the industry.

經過幾個月嘅努力,間公司終於登上行業嘅頂峰。

Straight

Adjective形容詞

連續不斷的

EN

It has been raining for three straight days, so I decided to stay indoors.

已經連續落咗三日雨,所以我決定留喺屋企。

Victory

Noun名詞

勝利、成功

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory with a big dinner.

隊員食咗餐豐富嘅晚餐,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:30

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中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 主教練 De Zerbi 近日回應外界對球隊大手筆收購球員嘅質疑。隨住球隊轉會開支預計突破 3 億英鎊,De Zerbi 強調球隊提升實力係好事,並反駁外界對球隊嘅敵意,認為其他球會唔應該因為 Tottenham 變得更強而感到威脅。呢單新聞反映咗英超球隊喺轉會市場嘅競爭壓力,以及主教練點樣處理公眾對球隊財政投入嘅輿論。

De Zerbi defends Spurs transfer spree and claims every club ‘wanted to kill us’
A

Vocabulary 生字

outlay

Noun名詞

開支、支出

EN

The initial outlay for starting a small business can be quite high.

創業初期嘅開支可能會相當高。

defend

Verb動詞

辯護、防衛

EN

You should always be prepared to defend your ideas during a meeting.

你喺會議期間應該隨時準備好為自己嘅觀點辯護。

threat

Noun名詞

威脅

EN

Rising energy costs pose a significant threat to many household budgets.

能源價格上升對好多家庭預算構成重大威脅。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:30

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中文導讀

AFC Bournemouth 領隊 Andoni Iraola 近日公開力撐 Liverpool,認為外界唔應該咁快睇淡佢哋爭奪 Premier League 冠軍嘅機會。雖然 Liverpool 今個夏天轉會窗未有大動作簽人,但 Andoni Iraola 對球隊實力依然充滿信心。與此同時,Aston Villa 領隊 Unai Emery 則提到球隊喺應付多線作戰時所面臨嘅挑戰。呢單新聞反映咗英超各隊喺賽季初期對爭標形勢嘅唔同睇法,值得球迷留意。

Premier League news: Iraola warns against writing off Liverpool title hopes
A

Vocabulary 生字

Confident

Adjective形容詞

有信心的、確信的

EN

I feel confident about passing the driving test after taking several lessons.

上咗幾堂之後,我對考車牌充滿信心。

Signings

Noun名詞

簽約球員、新聘請的人員

EN

The company is planning to make several new signings to boost the sales team.

公司計劃聘請幾位新員工,以加強銷售團隊。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、困難

EN

Learning a new language as an adult can be a difficult challenge.

成年後學習一門新語言可能係一項艱巨嘅挑戰。

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football·
21 Aug, 22:30

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近日落實以 6500 萬英鎊轉會費,簽入 Brighton 中場球員 Carlos Baleba。呢次收購係 Manchester United 重組中場線嘅重要一步,Carlos Baleba 將會喺短期內接受體能測試。對於關注英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單交易反映 Manchester United 喺轉會市場嘅積極部署,亦顯示球隊希望透過增兵改善表現嘅決心。

Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild
A

Vocabulary 生字

initial

Adjective形容詞

最初的、開始的

EN

The initial cost of the project was lower than we expected.

呢個項目嘅最初成本比我哋預期中低。

rebuild

Verb動詞

重建、重組

EN

They decided to rebuild the old kitchen to make it more functional.

佢哋決定重組舊廚房,令佢變得更實用。

medical

Noun名詞

體格檢查、健康檢查

EN

You need to have a medical before starting this new job.

你喺開始呢份新工之前,需要進行一次體格檢查。

The Guardian
football·
21 Aug, 22:07

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺新一季英超聯賽展現強勢,以 3-0 輕取 Coventry。Kai Havertz、Bukayo Saka 同 Martin Ødegaard 表現出色,成功為球隊打開勝利之門。對於想爭取聯賽冠軍嘅 Arsenal 嚟講,呢場勝仗意義重大,證明球隊狀態火熱,絕對係今季爭標嘅熱門人選,球迷可以繼續留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start Premier League title defence in style
A

Vocabulary 生字

defend

Verb動詞

防守;保衛

EN

It is important to defend your rights when signing a new rental contract.

簽署新租約時,捍衛自己嘅權利好重要。

promote

Verb動詞

升職;推廣;晉升

EN

She was recently promoted to a senior management position after years of hard work.

經過多年努力,佢最近被晉升至高級管理職位。

style

Noun名詞

風格;作風

EN

The house was decorated in a modern style with plenty of natural light.

間屋以現代風格裝修,採光充足。

The Guardian
sport·
21 Aug, 21:06

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中文導讀

現代人睇體育賽事往往只係當娛樂,但 Captain Matthew Webb 嘅故事就提醒大家,挑戰極限背後往往隱藏住致命風險。作為史上首位橫渡 English Channel 嘅泳手,佢嘅傳奇經歷唔單止係體能嘅考驗,更係關於勇氣與代價嘅警世故事。透過回顧呢段歷史,我哋可以反思當代社會點樣看待體育精神同埋個人挑戰,呢啲歷史教訓喺今日依然值得深思。

Pull. Breathe. Kick. Glide … the cautionary tale of the first cross-Channel swimmer
A

Vocabulary 生字

Cautionary

Adjective形容詞

警示的;勸誡的

EN

The sudden drop in house prices serves as a cautionary tale for first-time buyers.

樓價突然下跌,對首次置業人士而言是一個警示故事。

Fleeting

Adjective形容詞

短暫的;轉瞬即逝的

EN

We only had a fleeting moment to talk before the train arrived.

在火車到達前,我們只有短暫的時間交談。

Consume

Verb動詞

消耗;消費;攝取

EN

Modern families consume a lot of electricity during the winter months.

現代家庭在冬季月份會消耗大量電力。

The Guardian
politics·
21 Aug, 20:16

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中文導讀

前 Liberal Democrats 候選人 David Campanale 近日入稟法院,指控黨內因為佢嘅宗教信仰而將佢撤換。佢聲稱呢場針對佢信仰嘅組織性運動,令佢損失高達 790,000 英鎊。呢單案反映英國政壇對於候選人背景審查同宗教包容性嘅爭議,亦引起大眾關注政黨內部決策機制係咪存在歧視,對未來參選人同政黨運作有深遠影響。

Deselected candidate claims Lib Dems’ religious discrimination cost him £790,000
A

Vocabulary 生字

Discrimination

Noun名詞

歧視;區別對待

EN

The company has a strict policy against any form of discrimination in the workplace.

公司有一項嚴格政策,禁止職場內任何形式的歧視。

Damages

Noun名詞

(法律上的)損害賠償金

EN

The court ordered the defendant to pay damages to the victim for the loss of property.

法庭下令被告向受害者支付財物損失的賠償金。

Organised

Adjective形容詞

有組織的;有系統的

EN

The local community held an organised event to clean up the park.

當地社區舉辦了一場有組織的活動來清理公園。

The Guardian
politics·
21 Aug, 18:58

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中文導讀

Westminster 議員近期被揭收受總值 40 萬英鎊嘅款待,包括 Harry Styles 演唱會門票及 Brit Awards 貴賓席位等。呢類「Freebies」文化引起公眾強烈質疑,認為議員未有汲取教訓,喺處理利益申報同操守問題上依然寬鬆。對於移英港人嚟講,了解英國政壇呢種利益輸送爭議,有助理解當地政治透明度同公眾對代議士嘅監察標準。

MPs ‘failing to learn lesson’ over freebies after accepting £400,000 of hospitality
A

Vocabulary 生字

Hospitality

Noun名詞

款待;接待(通常指由公司或機構提供嘅餐飲、住宿或娛樂)

EN

The company provided generous hospitality to all the guests at the annual conference.

公司喺年度會議上為所有嘉賓提供咗慷慨嘅款待。

Scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細嘅審查;仔細嘅觀察

EN

The new policy will be under close scrutiny by the public before it is officially implemented.

呢項新政策喺正式實施前,將會受到公眾嘅密切審查。

Accountable

Adjective形容詞

負有責任嘅;應作解釋嘅

EN

Public officials should be held accountable for their decisions and actions.

公職人員應該為佢哋嘅決定同行為負上責任。

The Guardian
sport·
21 Aug, 18:10

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中文導讀

前 1500 米世界冠軍 Jenny Simpson 近日宣佈正式退役。佢喺今年 6 月參與田徑賽事期間突然暈倒,經診斷後證實係心臟驟停。雖然 Jenny Simpson 喺運動界成就卓越,但考慮到健康狀況,佢決定唔再重返賽場。呢單新聞提醒咗大家,即使係頂尖運動員,面對突發健康危機時,身體狀況始終係最優先嘅考量,亦反映咗專業運動員喺職業生涯後期所面對嘅挑戰。

Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson steps away from running after cardiac arrest
A

Vocabulary 生字

collapse

Verb動詞

暈倒、倒塌

EN

The elderly man collapsed on the street due to the extreme heat.

嗰位長者因為天氣太熱,喺街上面暈倒咗。

cardiac arrest

Noun名詞

心臟驟停

EN

It is crucial to learn how to perform CPR in case someone suffers from cardiac arrest.

學識點樣做心肺復甦法好重要,以防有人心臟驟停。

step away

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

退出、離開(某個崗位或領域)

EN

After working for thirty years, she decided to step away from her career to spend more time with her family.

做咗三十年嘢之後,佢決定退出職場,抽多啲時間陪屋企人。

The Guardian
sport·
21 Aug, 18:07

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中文導讀

England 板球隊即將迎來新教練 Stephen Fleming,雖然佢仲未正式上任,但 Joe Root 透露 Stephen Fleming 喺首場測試賽期間已經每日同球隊保持緊密聯繫。呢種積極投入嘅態度,令球員感到好鼓舞。對於板球迷嚟講,呢個舉動反映新教練對球隊嘅重視程度,亦顯示佢正積極為球隊未來嘅表現鋪路,令大家對 England 之後嘅賽事充滿期待。

Root reveals incoming England coach Fleming was in daily contact during first Test win
A

Vocabulary 生字

invested

Adjective形容詞

投入的;花費心力或時間在某事上

EN

She is deeply invested in her children's education and spends hours helping them with homework.

佢對仔女嘅教育非常投入,花咗好多時間幫佢哋做功課。

incoming

Adjective形容詞

即將上任的;即將到來的

EN

The incoming manager will start his new role at the beginning of next month.

即將上任嘅經理會喺下個月初開始佢嘅新職位。

contact

Noun名詞

聯繫;接觸

EN

I have been in regular contact with my family since I moved abroad.

自從我搬去外國之後,我就一直同屋企人保持定期聯繫。

The Guardian
news·
21 Aug, 17:43

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中文導讀

學術界近日關注 Jason Arday 離世一事,Guardian 刊登多封讀者來信,反映公眾對呢位學者嘅評價同哀悼。呢件事唔單止係個人悲劇,更引發社會對學術圈壓力同支援系統嘅討論。透過讀者嘅觀點,大家可以了解到呢位學者喺學術界嘅影響力,以及公眾對呢類突發悲劇嘅深層反思,值得移英港人留意英國社會點樣看待學術人才嘅離去。

The many tragedies of the Jason Arday case
A

Vocabulary 生字

tribute

Noun名詞

致敬、悼念、頌詞

EN

The community held a small ceremony as a tribute to the local volunteer.

社區舉行了一個小型儀式,以向當地的義工致敬。

profound

Adjective形容詞

深遠的、深刻的

EN

The new policy had a profound impact on the way we manage our daily finances.

這項新政策對我們管理日常財務的方式產生了深遠的影響。

advocate

Verb動詞

提倡、主張、支持

EN

Many health experts advocate for a balanced diet and regular exercise to maintain well-being.

許多健康專家提倡均衡飲食和規律運動,以維持身心健康。

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money·
21 Aug, 17:42

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中文導讀

英國報章近日刊登多封讀者來信,探討工作與生活平衡嘅議題,當中提及「Saint Monday」呢個傳統概念,即係將休息日延伸至星期一。呢類討論反映咗英國社會對於工時制度同埋週末定義嘅反思,對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢種對工作文化嘅重視,有助適應當地職場對私人時間嘅尊重,以及點樣喺工作同生活之間取得平衡。

Work-life balance and Saint Monday
A

Vocabulary 生字

Balance

Noun名詞

平衡;均衡

EN

It is important to maintain a healthy balance between your professional responsibilities and personal life.

喺工作責任同私人生活之間保持健康嘅平衡係好重要嘅。

Collective

Adjective形容詞

集體的;共同的

EN

The team made a collective decision to finish the project ahead of schedule.

團隊作出咗一個集體決定,要喺限期前完成項目。

Security

Noun名詞

安全;保障

EN

The new alarm system provides extra security for our home.

呢套新嘅警報系統為我哋屋企提供額外嘅安全保障。

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sport·
21 Aug, 17:04

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中文導讀

F1 賽季重燃戰火,年輕車手 Antonelli 雖然喺積分榜領先,但優勢並非絕對。隨住 Dutch GP 即將舉行,其他車手正磨拳擦掌,準備喺賽道上追趕佢。對於鍾意賽車嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事係觀察各車隊實力調整同車手心理質素嘅關鍵時刻,絕對值得留意。

Contenders primed to chase down Antonelli as F1 season resumes
A

Vocabulary 生字

prime

Verb動詞

準備好;使準備就緒

EN

The team is primed for the upcoming project deadline.

團隊已經為即將到來嘅項目截止日期做好準備。

substantial

Adjective形容詞

大量的;重大的;可觀的

EN

She made a substantial contribution to the charity fund.

佢為慈善基金作出咗可觀嘅捐獻。

out of reach

Idiom慣用語

遙不可及;無法觸及

EN

Success is not out of reach if you keep working hard.

只要你繼續努力,成功並非遙不可及。

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sport·
21 Aug, 17:04

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中文導讀

喺 York 舉行嘅 Nunthorpe Stakes 賽馬盛事,Bacio 憑藉極具爆發力嘅領先表現奪冠。呢場賽事除咗考驗馬匹嘅速度,騎師喺賽道上展現嘅戰術判斷同樣關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類賽馬活動係體驗英國傳統體育文化嘅好機會,亦係當地社交生活嘅重要一環,值得留意賽事背後嘅專業競技水平。

‘He was all fire’: brilliant Bacio blasts to Nunthorpe Stakes success at York
A

Vocabulary 生字

Brilliant

Adjective形容詞

卓越的、出色的、才華橫溢的

EN

She gave a brilliant performance at the concert last night.

佢昨晚喺音樂會上嘅表演非常出色。

Blast

Verb動詞

猛衝、疾馳、發出巨響

EN

The car blasted down the motorway at high speed.

架車喺高速公路上疾馳而過。

Pace

Noun名詞

步調、速度、節奏

EN

It is important to set a steady pace when you go for a long run.

長跑時保持穩定嘅節奏好重要。

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sport·
21 Aug, 17:03

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中文導讀

英超聯賽正式回歸,加上 F1 Dutch Grand Prix 賽事同埋體壇矚目嘅對決,呢個週末絕對係體育迷嘅盛事。各大傳媒機構已經準備好一系列深度報道同即時更新,無論你係想睇賽後分析,定係想緊貼現場戰況,都可以透過呢啲專業報道掌握最新賽果,唔好錯過任何精彩時刻。

The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us
A

Vocabulary 生字

Coverage

Noun名詞

報道;覆蓋範圍

EN

The local newspaper provides extensive coverage of community events.

呢份地區報紙提供咗關於社區活動嘅廣泛報道。

Rivalry

Noun名詞

競爭;對抗

EN

There is a long-standing rivalry between the two local football clubs.

呢兩間地區足球會之間存在住長期嘅競爭關係。

Up-to-the-minute

Adjective形容詞

最新嘅;即時嘅

EN

I check the app regularly to get up-to-the-minute weather updates.

我會定期檢查個應用程式,以獲取最新嘅天氣資訊。

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sport·
21 Aug, 16:36

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中文導讀

England 喺 Headingley 嘅 Test match 輕鬆擊敗 Pakistan,不過呢場賽事之後,Leeds 嘅球場將會有一段時間唔會再舉辦男子 Test match。對於鍾意睇板球嘅英國人嚟講,Headingley 係一個好有代表性嘅場地,今次賽事結束後,當地球迷可能要等一段時間先可以再喺主場睇到呢類頂級賽事,呢個安排對當地體育氣氛影響唔細。

Pakistan fail to tap into underdog magic as Headingley braces for men’s Test hiatus
A

Vocabulary 生字

underdog

Noun名詞

處於劣勢者、不被看好的一方

EN

Everyone loves a story where the underdog wins the championship against all odds.

每個人都鍾意睇嗰種處於劣勢嘅一方克服萬難、贏得冠軍嘅故事。

hiatus

Noun名詞

間斷、暫停、空檔期

EN

The band is returning to the stage after a long hiatus of five years.

呢隊樂隊喺經歷咗五年嘅長久暫停後,終於重返舞台。

comfortable

Adjective形容詞

充裕的、輕鬆的(常用於形容勝算或領先優勢)

EN

She built up a comfortable lead in the final lap of the race.

佢喺賽事最後一圈建立咗一個相當充裕嘅領先優勢。

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news·
21 Aug, 16:13

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中文導讀

Birmingham 一個婚禮場地外發生縱火案,兩部超級跑車遭人投擲燃燒彈焚毀。警方目前正翻查 CCTV 追緝涉案人士。呢類針對性嘅暴力事件喺當地引起關注,雖然案件細節仍有待調查,但提醒咗移英港人喺公共場所要保持警覺,留意周邊環境安全,避免捲入任何潛在嘅治安風險。

Firebombs thrown at supercars outside Birmingham wedding venue
A

Vocabulary 生字

investigate

Verb動詞

調查;偵查

EN

The police are investigating the cause of the fire in the building.

警方正在調查大樓火警嘅起因。

alight

Adjective形容詞

著火的;燃燒中的

EN

The old wooden shed was set alight by a stray firework.

嗰間舊木棚被流浪煙花點著咗。

surveillance

Noun名詞

監控;監視

EN

Many modern residential areas are under 24-hour video surveillance for safety.

好多現代住宅區為咗安全起見,都設有 24 小時視像監控。

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football·
21 Aug, 16:07

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中文導讀

英超聯賽即將開鑼,足球評論界對於預測賽果向來抱持審慎態度,認為呢類預測往往係徒勞無功。儘管如此,Arsenal 依然被視為奪冠熱門。對於移英港人嚟講,英超唔單止係體育盛事,更加係融入當地社區、同鄰居打開話匣子嘅重要社交話題,了解呢類賽前分析有助大家更快適應英國嘅生活節奏。

Premier League predictions are a mug’s game – Arsenal for the title!
A

Vocabulary 生字

prediction

Noun名詞

預測、預言

EN

The weather forecast is just a prediction, so it might still rain later.

天氣預報只係一個預測,所以遲啲可能仲會落雨。

title

Noun名詞

冠軍頭銜、稱號

EN

She worked hard for years to win the world championship title.

佢努力咗好多年,終於贏得世界冠軍頭銜。

mug's game

Idiom慣用語

徒勞無功嘅事、笨人做嘅事

EN

Trying to predict the stock market is a mug's game for most people.

對大多數人嚟講,嘗試預測股市走勢係一件徒勞無功嘅事。

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sport·
21 Aug, 16:00

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中文導讀

Sydney Swans 嘅忠實女球迷最近陷入兩難。雖然球隊即將舉行男女隊雙料比賽,但部分球迷對球隊近期嘅表現同決策感到極度失望,甚至有種被背叛嘅感覺。呢篇報道探討咗體育狂熱背後,當球迷對球隊嘅價值觀產生質疑時,嗰種由「死忠」轉化為「恐懼」嘅心理掙扎,反映咗運動文化中球迷與球會之間嘅微妙關係。

The women whose ‘diehard’ support of the Sydney Swans has given way to ‘dread’ and a sense of betrayal
A

Vocabulary 生字

diehard

Adjective形容詞

死忠的、頑固的,形容對某人或某事極度忠誠

EN

He is a diehard fan of classic rock music and collects every vinyl record he can find.

佢係經典搖滾樂嘅死忠粉絲,會收集所有搵到嘅黑膠唱片。

dread

Noun名詞

恐懼、憂慮,指對即將發生嘅事感到不安

EN

I always feel a sense of dread before my annual performance review at work.

我每次喺公司年度績效評估前,都會感到一陣憂慮。

betrayal

Noun名詞

背叛,指違背信任或承諾

EN

She felt a deep sense of betrayal when her best friend shared her secret with others.

當佢最好嘅朋友將佢嘅秘密話畀人知時,佢感到一種深切嘅背叛感。

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sport·
21 Aug, 15:56

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中文導讀

England 喺 Headingley 嘅首場 Test 賽事表現強勢,憑藉 Jofra Archer、Ollie Robinson 同 Josh Tongue 各取三 wicket 嘅出色發揮,以一個 innings 加 103 分嘅巨大優勢大勝 Pakistan。呢場勝利展現咗 England 投球手嘅壓制力,亦為佢哋喺呢個系列賽建立咗絕對嘅心理優勢,係近期板球壇相當矚目嘅戰果。

England’s bowlers tear through Pakistan to seal crushing innings victory in first Test
A

Vocabulary 生字

crushing

Adjective形容詞

毀滅性的、壓倒性的(常用於形容勝利或失敗)

EN

The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final match of the season.

球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽中慘敗。

seal

Verb動詞

確定、鎖定(勝利或協議)

EN

They managed to seal the deal after hours of intense negotiation.

經過幾個鐘嘅激烈談判,佢哋終於成功鎖定咗呢單交易。

thumping

Adjective形容詞

巨大的、非常顯著的(常用於形容比分差距)

EN

The local candidate won by a thumping majority in the recent election.

嗰位地區候選人在最近嘅選舉中以壓倒性多數票勝出。

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news·
21 Aug, 15:18

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中文導讀

近日有傳媒報道,Meghan Markle 可能因為接咗一個「最高機密」嘅演藝工作而計劃重返英國。雖然呢類傳聞未經證實,但 Duke and Duchess of Sussex 嘅一舉一動向來係英國傳媒焦點。呢篇報道以幽默角度分析 Meghan Markle 可能接拍嘅角色類型,反映出公眾對呢對夫婦動向嘅持續關注,亦顯示英國娛樂圈同王室新聞之間嘅微妙關係。

Meghan as the next Bond? Five roles that almost certainly don’t lie behind UK return
A

Vocabulary 生字

Speculation

Noun名詞

推測、猜測

EN

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

關於誰會成為公司下一任經理,坊間有很多推測。

Confidential

Adjective形容詞

機密的、保密的

EN

Please ensure that all confidential documents are locked away in the safe.

請確保所有機密文件都鎖在保險箱內。

Undisclosed

Adjective形容詞

未公開的、未透露的

EN

The property was sold to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed amount.

該物業以未公開的價格賣給了一位匿名買家。

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football·
21 Aug, 15:16

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中文導讀

英超聯賽新賽季正式開鑼,球迷最關注嘅焦點賽事包括 Tottenham 作客 Brentford,以及 Newcastle 對陣 Liverpool 嘅強強對碰。對於移英港人嚟講,英超唔單止係體育盛事,亦係融入英國社區文化嘅重要話題。透過留意各隊嘅陣容預測,可以更深入了解球隊嘅戰術部署同新球員表現,係週末同當地鄰居或者同事打開話匣子嘅最佳切入點。

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the opening weekend
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fixture

Noun名詞

(體育比賽的)賽事、比賽安排

EN

The local football club has a difficult fixture against the league leaders this weekend.

本地足球會今個週末有一場對陣聯賽榜首嘅艱難賽事。

Lineup

Noun名詞

陣容、出場名單

EN

The manager decided to change the starting lineup after the team's poor performance last week.

領隊決定喺球隊上星期表現欠佳後,更換正選陣容。

Headline

Adjective形容詞

最重要的、頭條的

EN

The headline act of the music festival will perform on the main stage tonight.

音樂節嘅壓軸表演嘉賓今晚會喺主舞台演出。

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politics·
21 Aug, 15:08

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中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近日喺 No 10 North 同各地市長開會,決定由 Whitehall 調派 100 名公務員支援地方政府。呢項計劃旨在加強中央與地方嘅協作,透過「situation room」模式直接處理地區事務。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個舉動反映政府正嘗試下放權力,改善地區行政效率,未來喺各區生活或處理地方事務時,可能會感受到行政運作嘅轉變。

Burnham to dispatch 100 Whitehall officials to help regional mayors
A

Vocabulary 生字

dispatch

Verb動詞

派遣、發送(人員或物資)

EN

The company decided to dispatch a technician to fix the broken heating system immediately.

公司決定派遣一名技術人員去維修壞咗嘅暖氣系統。

convened

Verb動詞

召集、集合(會議或人員)

EN

The committee convened a meeting to discuss the new community project.

委員會召開咗一個會議嚟討論新嘅社區計劃。

collaboration

Noun名詞

合作、協作

EN

Successful business growth often relies on close collaboration between different departments.

成功嘅業務增長往往依賴於不同部門之間嘅緊密合作。

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news·
21 Aug, 14:06

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中文導讀

Prince Harry 喺針對 Associated Newspapers 嘅訴訟中敗訴,法官近日頒令 Prince Harry 同其他原告人,需要喺七日內向該出版商支付 950 萬英鎊嘅臨時法律費用。呢單官司涉及指控該傳媒集團非法收集資訊,今次法庭嘅裁決反映咗英國法律體系對訴訟費用嘅嚴格要求,亦提醒咗喺英國生活嘅港人,進行法律訴訟時需要承擔極高嘅財務風險。

Prince Harry and others ordered to pay interim £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher
A

Vocabulary 生字

Interim

Adjective形容詞

臨時的、過渡性的

EN

The company appointed an interim manager to oversee the project until a permanent replacement is found.

公司委任咗一位臨時經理嚟監督項目,直到搵到正式接任人為止。

Publisher

Noun名詞

出版商、發行商

EN

The author is currently negotiating a new contract with a major book publisher.

嗰位作者目前正同一間大型圖書出版商商討新合約。

Unlawful

Adjective形容詞

非法的、違法的

EN

The police were called to investigate the unlawful disposal of hazardous waste in the park.

警方接報調查公園內非法棄置危險廢料嘅案件。

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football·
21 Aug, 13:48

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中文導讀

前 England 前鋒 Rachel Daly 近日接受訪問,解釋點解決定退出國家隊。佢提到依家將所有心力投放喺 Aston Villa 嘅球會賽事,希望專注於球會層面嘅發展。對於唔少關注 WSL 嘅球迷嚟講,Rachel Daly 嘅決定反映咗職業球員喺國家隊同球會之間嘅取捨,亦體現咗佢作為資深球員,點樣喺高強度嘅職業足球環境入面調整心態,繼續發揮影響力。

Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly: ‘It’s given me more of a focus: club football is my one job’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Retire

Verb動詞

退休;退出(比賽或職位)

EN

My colleague plans to retire from his position at the end of this year.

我位同事計劃喺今年年底退休。

Focus

Noun名詞

焦點;專注力

EN

You need to keep your focus on the road while driving in heavy rain.

喺大雨中揸車嗰陣,你需要保持專注。

Role model

Noun phrase名詞短語

榜樣;模範

EN

Parents often act as the primary role models for their children.

父母通常係仔女最主要嘅榜樣。

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news·
21 Aug, 13:42

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中文導讀

Palestine Action 五名成員因破壞 Barclays 分行被裁定罪成,涉案金額超過 20 萬英鎊。法庭近日裁定,雖然佢哋行為涉及刑事毀壞,但唔會以恐怖分子罪名判刑。呢單案反映英國司法界對於示威抗爭界線嘅處理,以及點樣區分激進抗議同恐怖主義活動,對未來同類示威案件嘅判決具參考價值。

Palestine Action ‘Barclays five’ will not be sentenced as terrorists
A

Vocabulary 生字

Activists

Noun名詞

活躍分子、行動者,指為推動社會或政治變革而採取行動嘅人。

EN

Local activists are campaigning for more green spaces in the city.

當地活躍分子正爭取喺市內增加綠化空間。

Damage

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

損壞、破壞,指對物件造成嘅物理性毀損。

EN

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

強烈風暴對屋頂造成嚴重損壞。

Sentence

Verb動詞

判刑,指法官對罪犯作出法律裁決或刑罰。

EN

The judge will sentence the defendant after reviewing all the evidence.

法官將喺審閱所有證據後對被告判刑。

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sport·
21 Aug, 13:42

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中文導讀

South Africa 同 New Zealand 兩隊欖球勁旅即將對壘,呢場被稱為 Greatest Rivalry 嘅系列賽備受矚目。外界關注 South Africa 會唔會改變過往風格,以 New Zealand 擅長嘅進攻戰術反客為主。兩軍喺場上鬥智鬥勇,呢場賽事唔單止係體能嘅比拼,更係戰術佈局嘅博弈,對於欖球迷嚟講絕對係近期唔可以錯過嘅焦點賽事。

Smoke and mirrors fill the vacuum as Springboks and All Blacks brace for battle
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vacuum

Noun名詞

真空;空白狀態;缺乏某種事物的情況

EN

The sudden resignation of the manager left a leadership vacuum in the department.

經理突然辭職,令部門出現領導層嘅真空狀態。

Brace

Verb動詞

使自己做好準備(應對困難或不愉快的事)

EN

Residents should brace themselves for the heavy rain expected later this evening.

居民應該做好準備,應對預計喺今晚稍後出現嘅大雨。

Suspicion

Noun名詞

懷疑;猜疑

EN

I have a strong suspicion that he is hiding something from us.

我強烈懷疑佢有嘢瞞住我哋。

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education·
21 Aug, 13:26

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中文導讀

Sandra Stalker 係一位資深校長,佢嘅教育生涯唔止局限於英國校園,更曾為多國政府提供教育政策諮詢。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢點樣將教學經驗轉化為宏觀嘅教育改革建議,對於關注英國教育制度或者想了解當地教育界影響力嘅移英港人嚟講,Sandra Stalker 嘅經歷展示咗教育工作者點樣喺體制內推動深遠改變,係值得參考嘅教育界人物。

Sandra Stalker obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞,刊登喺報章上關於某人離世嘅報道及生平介紹。

EN

I read the obituary of a famous local artist in the morning newspaper.

我喺晨報睇到一位著名本地藝術家嘅訃聞。

Advise

Verb動詞

建議、提供專業意見或諮詢。

EN

The financial consultant will advise you on how to manage your savings effectively.

理財顧問會就點樣有效管理儲蓄向你提供建議。

Educational

Adjective形容詞

教育的、有教育意義的。

EN

The documentary was very educational and taught me a lot about marine life.

呢套紀錄片好有教育意義,令我學到好多關於海洋生物嘅知識。

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news·
21 Aug, 13:25

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中文導讀

Home Office 近期面臨法律挑戰,可能被禁止將人口販運受害者遣返 Albania。過往即使證實係受害者,仍有唔少男性被強制遣返,但隨住新法律指引出台,Home Office 必須重新審視相關政策。呢項轉變對尋求庇護者嘅權益影響深遠,亦反映英國政府喺處理人口販運個案時,法律框架正變得更加嚴謹,防止潛在嘅人權風險。

Home Office could be blocked from deporting trafficking victims to Albania
A

Vocabulary 生字

Deport

Verb動詞

驅逐出境

EN

The government may deport individuals who have overstayed their visas.

政府可能會驅逐簽證逾期逗留嘅人士。

Victim

Noun名詞

受害者

EN

The charity provides support and counseling for every victim of the crime.

該慈善機構為每位罪案受害者提供支援同輔導。

Guidance

Noun名詞

指導、指引

EN

You should follow the official guidance when filling out your tax forms.

你填寫稅務表格時,應該跟隨官方指引。

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football·
21 Aug, 13:02

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 近期喺轉會市場動作頻頻,決定由 Chelsea 借入中堅 Disasi,以填補 Maxence Lacroix 離隊後嘅防守空缺。與此同時,球會亦向 Manchester City 表明立場,強調 Adam Wharton 係非賣品,反映球會喺保持陣容穩定性同埋補充實力之間,採取咗非常明確嘅策略,務求喺新球季保持競爭力。

Crystal Palace agree Disasi loan and tell Manchester City that Wharton is not for sale
A

Vocabulary 生字

loan

Noun名詞

借用、貸款;喺體育界指租借球員

EN

I took out a bank loan to help pay for my new car.

我申請咗銀行貸款嚟幫手支付新車嘅費用。

gap

Noun名詞

缺口、空隙、差距

EN

There is a significant gap between his expectations and the reality of the job.

佢嘅期望同份工嘅現實之間有巨大差距。

determined

Adjective形容詞

堅決的、有決心的

EN

She is determined to finish her degree despite the challenges.

儘管面對挑戰,佢仍然決心要完成學位。

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education·
21 Aug, 12:49

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中文導讀

Edinburgh University 嘅社會工作講師 Judith Brearley 近日離世。佢生前致力將精神分析心理治療融入社工教育,對英國社會工作界嘅培訓影響深遠。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢嘅職業生涯,對於喺英國從事教育或心理輔導相關行業嘅移英港人嚟講,可以透過呢位學者嘅經歷,了解當地學術界對心理健康支援嘅重視同埋發展歷程。

Judith Brearley obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞,悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the local newspaper to learn about the life of the retired teacher.

我睇咗報紙入面嘅訃聞,了解嗰位退休老師嘅生平。

Lecturer

Noun名詞

講師,大學教師

EN

The university lecturer explained the complex theory clearly during the seminar.

嗰位大學講師喺研討會期間清晰咁解釋咗呢個複雜嘅理論。

Psychotherapy

Noun名詞

心理治療

EN

Many people find that regular psychotherapy helps them manage their stress and anxiety effectively.

好多人發現定期進行心理治療,有助於佢哋有效管理壓力同焦慮。

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football·
21 Aug, 12:41

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中文導讀

Manchester United 喺中場位置進行大換血,引入 Tielemans、Santos 同埋 Baleba 等新球員,旨在解決球隊多年嚟嘅中場隱憂。對於領隊 Carrick 嚟講,球隊陣容已經補強,再冇藉口交唔出好成績。呢次調整反映球會管理層對戰術體系嘅決心,亦係 Carrick 執教生涯嘅一大考驗,球迷可以密切留意球隊喺新賽季嘅表現。

Manchester United’s midfield rebuild leaves Carrick with no excuses
A

Vocabulary 生字

rebuild

Noun名詞

重建;改組

EN

The company is undergoing a major rebuild to improve its efficiency.

間公司正進行大規模改組,以提升運作效率。

address

Verb動詞

處理;應對;解決

EN

We need to address these concerns before making a final decision.

喺做最後決定之前,我哋需要處理呢啲憂慮。

problematic

Adjective形容詞

有問題的;造成困難的

EN

The lack of communication has become problematic for the team.

溝通不足已經成為團隊嘅一個問題。

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news·
21 Aug, 12:34

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中文導讀

近期關於Prince Harry同Meghan Markle可能搬返英國嘅傳聞引起唔少討論,但公眾似乎對呢類皇室話題已經感到疲勞。與此同時,Earl Spencer即將出版新書,令外界關注關於Princess Diana嘅故事仲有咩新觀點。呢篇評論亦提到租車服務嘅瑣碎事,以及Reform UK喺Whitehall嘅政治鬧劇,反映出英國社會對呢啲新聞內容嘅冷淡反應。

Digested week: So Harry and Meghan are moving back to the UK. Who cares?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Farce

Noun名詞

鬧劇、荒唐事

EN

The meeting turned into a complete farce when everyone started arguing over minor details.

當所有人開始為瑣碎細節爭論不休時,會議變成了一場徹底的鬧劇。

Rental

Noun名詞

租賃、出租物品

EN

We decided to look for a long-term rental property near the city centre.

我們決定在市中心附近尋找一處長期租賃的房產。

Announce

Verb動詞

宣佈、通知

EN

The company will announce its new policy regarding remote work next week.

公司將於下週宣佈有關遙距辦公的新政策。

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football·
21 Aug, 12:00

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中文導讀

Tottenham 喺過去兩季英超表現平平,連續兩次以第 17 名完成賽季,令球迷相當失望。不過,隨住領隊 De Zerbi 嘅加盟,加上球隊喺轉會市場積極引入新球員,外界對佢哋喺 2026-27 賽季嘅表現充滿期待,認為球隊有望擺脫低迷,喺聯賽爭取更佳排名,重拾競爭力。

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 20: Tottenham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Optimism

Noun名詞

樂觀;樂觀主義

EN

There is a sense of optimism that the local economy will recover by next year.

對於明年經濟會復甦,大家普遍感到樂觀。

Signings

Noun名詞

新簽約的成員(常用於體育或商業團隊)

EN

The company is planning to announce several new signings to strengthen the marketing department.

公司計劃宣佈幾位新成員加入,以加強市場營銷部門。

Improvement

Noun名詞

改善;進步

EN

You have shown a significant improvement in your English speaking skills over the past few months.

過去幾個月,你的英語口語能力有顯著的進步。

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football·
21 Aug, 11:49

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中文導讀

Hull City 主教練 Jakirovic 近日針對外界對球隊降班嘅嘲諷作出回應。佢強調球隊能夠重返 Premier League 並非僥倖,而係實力嘅展現。隨住新陣容完成重組,球隊正積極備戰,準備喺主場迎戰 Manchester United,力求以表現證明球隊喺頂級聯賽嘅競爭力,同時回應外界嘅質疑。

Jovial Jakirovic determined to haul Hull over and beyond Coles’ relegation jibes
A

Vocabulary 生字

Determine

Verb動詞

下定決心、決定

EN

He is determined to learn a new language this year.

佢下定決心今年要學識一門新語言。

Jovial

Adjective形容詞

歡樂的、愉快的

EN

She was in a jovial mood after receiving the good news.

收到好消息後,佢心情非常愉快。

Revamp

Verb動詞

翻新、改組、改良

EN

The company decided to revamp its website to attract more customers.

公司決定翻新網站以吸引更多顧客。

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news·
21 Aug, 11:00

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中文導讀

North Ockendon 計劃興建嘅大型數據中心引起環保爭議。規劃文件顯示,該項目每年碳排放量驚人,相當於 27,000 班飛往 New York 嘅航班。呢個項目被指與英國嘅 Net Zero 目標背道而馳,反映出喺數碼化發展與環境保護之間,英國政府正面臨嚴峻嘅政策考驗,亦值得移英港人關注當地嘅環保規劃政策。

Proposed London datacentre will have annual carbon footprint of 27,000 flights to New York
A

Vocabulary 生字

Incompatible

Adjective形容詞

不相容的、不協調的

EN

Your work schedule is incompatible with our family holiday plans.

你的工作時間表與我們的家庭度假計劃不相容。

Footprint

Noun名詞

足跡(常用於指環境影響或碳排放量)

EN

Many people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint by using public transport.

許多人正嘗試透過乘搭公共交通工具來減少碳足跡。

Target

Noun名詞

目標、指標

EN

The company set a new target to increase sales by ten percent this year.

公司設定了一個新目標,要在今年將銷售額提高百分之十。

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sport·
21 Aug, 10:00

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中文導讀

拳壇近期焦點落喺 Teófimo López 同埋 Rolando Romero 呢場對決。兩人曾經係訓練拍檔,關係由互相扶持變成針鋒相對。今次 Teófimo López 挑戰第三個級別嘅冠軍頭銜,而 Rolando Romero 則要捍衛佢從 Ryan Garcia 手上贏返嚟嘅金腰帶。呢場比賽唔單止係技術嘅較量,更加係兩人多年恩怨嘅終極對決,絕對係拳擊迷近期最關注嘅賽事之一。

‘The friendship disappeared’: López faces Romero after years of sparring and support
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sparring

Noun名詞

對練;實戰練習(通常指拳擊或武術)

EN

I joined a local boxing club to get some sparring practice every weekend.

我參加咗一間本地拳擊會,每個週末都會去進行對練練習。

Defend

Verb動詞

保衛;防守;捍衛(冠軍頭銜或立場)

EN

The champion is training hard to defend her title in the upcoming tournament.

呢位冠軍正努力訓練,準備喺即將到來嘅比賽中捍衛佢嘅頭銜。

Chasing

Verb動詞

追求;追逐(目標或夢想)

EN

He is currently chasing a new career opportunity in a different city.

佢目前正喺另一個城市追逐新嘅事業機會。

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football·
21 Aug, 10:00

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中文導讀

Uefa 同 Concacaf 近日商討緊合併舉辦 Nations League,如果成事,將會涵蓋歐洲同北美、中美及加勒比海地區合共 96 個國家。呢個舉動被視為對 Fifa 權力嘅一大挑戰,反映緊國際足壇勢力版圖可能出現重大變動,值得球迷關注未來賽事架構會點樣演變。

Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League in latest challenge to Fifa
A

Vocabulary 生字

Consider

Verb動詞

考慮;細想

EN

You should consider applying for that job if you want a higher salary.

如果你想人工高啲,就應該考慮申請嗰份工。

Feature

Verb動詞

以……為特色;由……主演/包含

EN

The new menu will feature several healthy options for breakfast.

新餐牌將會包含幾款健康嘅早餐選擇。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰;難題

EN

Learning a new language can be a difficult challenge, but it is very rewarding.

學習一門新語言可能係一個困難嘅挑戰,但非常有意義。

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sport·
21 Aug, 10:00

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中文導讀

LA Lakers 呢類頂級 NBA 球隊,近年已經變咗私募股權基金(Private Equity)嘅投資工具。投資者將球隊視為高回報嘅房地產資產,透過頻繁買賣同金融操作賺取巨額利潤。呢種趨勢反映體育產業已經唔再單純係關於比賽,而係變成咗資本市場嘅博弈,令球隊估值飆升至 125 億美元,對全球體育商業模式有深遠影響。

From Showtime to Insurance Time: how the LA Lakers became a $12.5bn hedge fund play
A

Vocabulary 生字

Franchise

Noun名詞

特許經營權;(體育界中指)職業球隊

EN

The coffee shop chain is a successful franchise with branches all over the country.

呢間咖啡店連鎖店係一間成功嘅特許經營企業,喺全國各地都有分店。

Valuation

Noun名詞

估值;定價

EN

The property agent provided a professional valuation of our house before we put it on the market.

喺我哋將間屋放盤之前,地產代理為我哋提供咗專業嘅物業估值。

Asset

Noun名詞

資產;有價值嘅嘢

EN

Good communication skills are a major asset in any professional career.

良好嘅溝通技巧喺任何專業職涯入面都係一項重要資產。

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21 Aug, 09:31

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中文導讀

單車界巨星 Tadej Pogacar 近期狀態大勇,目標直指 Vuelta 賽事。若然佢成功奪冠,將會成為史上第九位贏盡三大環賽嘅車手。對於鍾意睇單車運動嘅移英港人嚟講,Tadej Pogacar 嘅表現絕對係近年體壇焦點,佢目前嘅統治力令對手難以招架,呢場歷史性嘅挑戰極具觀賞價值。

Tadej Pogacar looks unstoppable as he sets sights on another slice of history at Vuelta
A

Vocabulary 生字

unstoppable

Adjective形容詞

無法阻擋的;勢不可擋的

EN

The team has been playing so well lately that they seem unstoppable.

這支隊伍最近表現出色,看起來勢不可擋。

aim

Verb動詞

目標在於;旨在

EN

I aim to finish all my housework before the weekend begins.

我的目標是在週末開始前完成所有家務。

slice

Noun名詞

部分;一塊(常用於形容歷史性時刻或份額)

EN

Winning the championship would be a significant slice of his career success.

贏得冠軍將會是他職業生涯成功的重要一環。

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news·
21 Aug, 09:05

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中文導讀

近日網上流傳一段影片,顯示法國警方喺海灘阻止一艘橡皮艇前往 UK。法國政府聲稱,自從同 UK 簽署價值 6.6 億英鎊嘅新協議後,三個月內已經成功攔截 185 次非法偷渡行動。呢單新聞反映英法兩國喺邊境執法合作上持續緊張,亦係英國政府應對非法移民問題嘅重要指標,值得移英港人密切關注邊境政策嘅最新發展。

Footage shows clash with French police on beach as dinghy tries to leave for UK
A

Vocabulary 生字

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、爭執

EN

There was a brief clash between the two groups over the parking space.

兩組人因為泊車位問題發生咗短暫衝突。

emerge

Verb動詞

浮現、顯露、出現

EN

New evidence has emerged that could change the outcome of the trial.

有新證據浮現,可能會改變審訊嘅結果。

deal

Noun名詞

協議、交易

EN

We managed to get a good deal on our new furniture during the sale.

我哋趁減價嗰陣,用好抵嘅價錢買到新傢俬。

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football·
21 Aug, 08:41

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中文導讀

英超轉會窗雖然未開,但各球會已經蠢蠢欲動。Liverpool 傳出有意以 5500 萬英鎊斟介 Endrick,而 Arsenal 亦考慮以 Martinelli 作為籌碼換取 Yildiz。與此同時,Crystal Palace 正積極物色新球員,Manchester City 亦對 Wharton 表現出興趣。呢啲轉會傳聞反映各隊正為下半季陣容調整做準備,球迷要密切留意各球會嘅動向,睇下邊個球星會喺轉會市場掀起風波。

Football transfer rumours: Endrick to Liverpool? Arsenal to swap Martinelli for Yildiz?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Enquiry

Noun名詞

查詢、詢問

EN

I made an enquiry about the opening hours of the local library.

我向當地圖書館查詢咗開放時間。

Target

Verb動詞

以……為目標、鎖定

EN

The company is targeting a younger demographic for their new product.

間公司正鎖定年輕客群作為新產品嘅目標。

Swap

Verb動詞

交換

EN

Could we swap seats so I can sit next to my friend?

我哋可唔可以交換座位,等我可以坐喺朋友隔離?

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football·
21 Aug, 08:30

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中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 近期動作頻頻,正積極洽談收購 Manchester City 嘅 Savinho 同埋 Omar Marmoush。呢兩單交易總值高達 1.6 億英鎊,令球隊喺 De Zerbi 帶領下,今個夏天嘅轉會支出總額即將突破 4 億英鎊大關。對於球迷嚟講,球會咁大手筆增兵,反映管理層對新賽季充滿野心,希望喺聯賽爭取更好成績。

Tottenham close on deals for Manchester City’s Savinho and Omar Marmoush
A

Vocabulary 生字

separate

Adjective形容詞

分開的、個別的

EN

Please keep your personal items in separate bags.

請將你嘅個人物品放喺唔同嘅袋入面。

combined

Adjective形容詞

合併的、總共的

EN

The combined weight of the two boxes is over ten kilograms.

嗰兩個盒加埋嘅總重量超過十公斤。

nears

Verb動詞

接近、臨近

EN

The train nears the station as the announcement plays.

當廣播響起時,火車正接近車站。

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sport·
21 Aug, 08:00

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中文導讀

國際象棋界傳奇 Magnus Carlsen 近日喺 Paris 舉行嘅 Esports World Cup 展現絕對統治力,以不敗姿態奪冠,拎走 25 萬美元獎金。呢場賽事再次證明 Magnus Carlsen 喺棋壇嘅超班實力,即使轉戰電子競技賽場,依然能夠輕鬆擊敗一眾頂尖高手,繼續鞏固佢作為世界第一嘅地位。

Chess: Magnus Carlsen wins Esports World Cup in Paris without losing a game
A

Vocabulary 生字

outclass

Verb動詞

實力遠超對手;勝人一籌

EN

The home team completely outclassed their opponents in the final match.

主隊喺決賽入面表現遠超對手,實力完全係另一個層次。

field

Noun名詞

(比賽中)所有參賽者;參賽選手陣容

EN

There is a very strong field of candidates competing for the job opening.

今次招聘有好多實力強勁嘅候選人競爭。

event

Noun名詞

活動;賽事;大事

EN

The local council is organizing a community event to celebrate the summer holidays.

區議會正籌備緊一個社區活動嚟慶祝暑假。

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football·
21 Aug, 08:00

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中文導讀

Premier League 新球季開鑼,今次賽例有唔少調整,特別係針對拖延時間嘅執法會更加嚴格。除此之外,多支球隊換咗領隊,連 Match of the Day 嘅評述陣容都有新面孔。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲變動會直接影響觀賽體驗同戰術分析,建議大家留意新球季嘅節奏變化,咁樣睇波會更加投入。

New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?
A

Vocabulary 生字

crackdown

Noun名詞

嚴厲打擊、加強執法

EN

The local council announced a crackdown on illegal parking in the city centre.

地方議會宣佈將會嚴厲打擊市中心嘅違例泊車。

in charge

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

負責、主管

EN

She is now in charge of the marketing department at her new company.

佢而家負責新公司嘅市場營銷部門。

pundit

Noun名詞

權威評論員、專家

EN

The political pundit shared his insights on the upcoming election during the live broadcast.

嗰位政治評論員喺直播期間分享咗佢對即將到來選舉嘅見解。

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politics·
21 Aug, 07:34

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中文導讀

英國公共財政狀況近日出現意外,錄得 18 億英鎊赤字。目前公共債務總額已升至 2.98 萬億英鎊,佔 GDP 比例達 94%。喺 John Healey 即將準備首份預算案之際,呢個數據反映政府財政壓力相當沉重,亦令外界更加關注未來稅務同公共開支政策嘅調整,對移英港人嘅生活成本同經濟環境可能會有深遠影響。

UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
A

Vocabulary 生字

Deficit

Noun名詞

赤字;虧損

EN

The family had to cut down on unnecessary spending to avoid a monthly budget deficit.

呢個家庭必須減少不必要嘅開支,以避免每月出現預算赤字。

Debt

Noun名詞

債務;欠款

EN

It is important to manage your finances carefully to stay out of debt.

小心管理個人財務以避免負債係好重要嘅。

Unexpected

Adjective形容詞

意想不到的;突如其來的

EN

We had an unexpected visitor at the door this afternoon.

今日下晝我哋屋企突然有位意想不到嘅訪客到訪。

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sport·
21 Aug, 03:17

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中文導讀

AFL 球隊 Sydney Swans 近日捲入醜聞,教練 Dean Cox 公開承認球隊文化確實存在問題,並非完美。與此同時,球會亦澄清當時喺 Melbourne 嘅酒店房內,並無其他球會代表在場。呢單新聞反映出職業運動界對球隊管理同紀律嘅高度關注,亦顯示 Sydney Swans 正面臨公眾對其內部文化嘅嚴格審視,球會管理層正試圖透過公開回應平息外界疑慮。

Sydney Swans confirm no other club representatives were in Melbourne hotel room
A

Vocabulary 生字

embattled

Adjective形容詞

陷入困境的;飽受批評的

EN

The embattled manager announced his resignation after a series of poor performances.

那位陷入困境的經理在經歷一系列表現不佳後宣布辭職。

admit

Verb動詞

承認;供認

EN

It is difficult to admit that you have made a mistake in front of your colleagues.

要在同事面前承認自己犯了錯是很困難的。

representatives

Noun名詞

代表;代理人

EN

The company sent several representatives to the trade fair to promote their new products.

公司派了幾位代表參加貿易展,以推廣他們的新產品。

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football·
21 Aug, 00:01

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中文導讀

英超聯賽新球季正式開鑼,球迷除咗留意 Manchester United 嘅中場陣容重組,仲可以關注 Ipswich 升班後嘅表現,以及 Newcastle 對已故傳奇 Kevin Keegan 嘅致敬活動。呢啲焦點唔單止係球賽勝負,更反映各支球隊喺轉會市場嘅部署同埋球會文化嘅傳承,係每位熱愛英國足球嘅移英港人,融入當地社區話題嘅必讀資訊。

Premier League: 10 things to look out for as the new season kicks off
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ambition

Noun名詞

抱負、野心或志向

EN

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

佢喺累積足夠經驗後,有志向去創立自己嘅生意。

Tribute

Noun名詞

致敬、悼念或讚頌

EN

The community held a small ceremony as a tribute to the local volunteer.

社區舉行咗一個小型儀式,向嗰位本地義工致敬。

Kick off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

開始、啟動(活動或賽事)

EN

The summer festival will kick off with a live music performance in the park.

夏季嘉年華將會以公園嘅現場音樂表演作為開始。

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football·
21 Aug, 00:01

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中文導讀

Sunderland 喺嚟緊嘅 2026-27 球季備受關注。領隊 Régis Le Bris 帶領球隊展現出強大潛力,令唔少球評家同數據分析機構 Opta 都感到意外。對於支持者嚟講,今季目標係要證明球隊唔單止係曇花一現,而係具備喺聯賽保持競爭力嘅實力,繼續喺賽場上創造驚喜。

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland
A

Vocabulary 生字

pundit

Noun名詞

權威評論員、專家

EN

The sports pundit predicted that the home team would win the championship this year.

嗰位體育評論員預測主隊今年會贏得冠軍。

talented

Adjective形容詞

有天賦的、有才華的

EN

She is a talented musician who can play several instruments fluently.

佢係一位有天賦嘅音樂家,可以流利咁演奏幾種樂器。

surprise

Verb動詞

使驚訝、出乎意料

EN

The sudden change in weather surprised everyone who was planning a picnic.

天氣突然轉變,令所有計劃去野餐嘅人都感到意外。