Sat, Aug 22· 8月22日

31 stories · 93 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 22:30

Enzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and embraces Manchester City challenge

Enzo Maresca said of Rodri’s sale to Barcelona before Manchester City host Bournemouth on Sunday: ‘You need to be good at recruiting the next one’

中文導讀

Manchester City 主帥 Enzo Maresca 近日面對球隊核心 Rodri 離隊嘅挑戰,公開承認球隊必須具備極高嘅引援眼光,搵到合適嘅接班人。呢件事反映咗頂級球會喺陣容調整上嘅壓力,唔單止係戰術部署,更考驗管理層喺轉會市場嘅判斷力,確保球隊競爭力唔會因為主力流失而下滑。

Enzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and embraces Manchester City challenge
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Vocabulary 生字

Recruiting

Verb (Gerund)動詞(動名詞)

招聘、招募或物色新成員

EN

The company is currently recruiting new staff for the marketing department.

公司目前正在為市場部招聘新員工。

Challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、艱鉅任務

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是一項艱鉅的挑戰。

Embrace

Verb動詞

欣然接受、擁抱(新觀念或變化)

EN

You should embrace the opportunity to travel and experience different cultures.

你應該欣然接受去旅行並體驗不同文化的機會。

The Guardian
news·
22 Aug, 22:23

Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn

Duchess of Sussex was believed to have been under consideration for season three of Guy Ritchie’s crime caper

中文導讀

Meghan Markle 原本有望參演 Guy Ritchie 執導嘅犯罪劇集 The Gentlemen 第三季,但據報有關安排已經告吹。呢單消息引起唔少關注,因為 Meghan Markle 自從脫離英國王室後,一直嘗試喺影視界發展,今次角色被撤回,反映佢喺演藝圈嘅發展路向依然充滿變數,亦令公眾再次聚焦佢喺英國娛樂產業嘅影響力。

Meghan’s casting in The Gentlemen reportedly withdrawn
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Vocabulary 生字

Withdraw

Verb動詞

撤回、收回或退出

EN

The company decided to withdraw the product from the market due to safety concerns.

由於安全考量,該公司決定將產品從市場撤回。

Consideration

Noun名詞

考慮、斟酌

EN

We are taking your feedback into serious consideration for our future plans.

我們正認真考慮你的意見,作為未來計劃的參考。

Caper

Noun名詞

(通常指涉及盜竊或犯罪的)驚險刺激的冒險故事

EN

The movie is a lighthearted crime caper that keeps the audience laughing throughout.

這部電影是一部輕鬆的犯罪冒險片,讓觀眾全程笑聲不斷。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 21:27

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight

The manager said ‘we are not in the right physical condition for a lot of reasons’ after Tottenham’s 3-0 Premier League defeat by Brentford

中文導讀

Brighton 領隊 Roberto De Zerbi 近日公開批評 Tottenham 表現,直指對方喺場上缺乏鬥志,甚至形容 Tottenham 根本「唔係一隊波」。呢場 3-0 嘅敗仗反映 Tottenham 喺體能同戰術執行上出現嚴重問題,對於關注英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲球隊內部矛盾往往係影響賽季走勢嘅關鍵,值得留意佢哋之後點樣調整。

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight
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Vocabulary 生字

physical condition

Noun phrase名詞短語

身體狀況

EN

You should improve your physical condition before starting this intensive training program.

喺開始呢個高強度訓練計劃之前,你應該先改善你嘅身體狀況。

lack

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

缺乏、不足

EN

The project failed because of a lack of communication between team members.

個計劃失敗係因為團隊成員之間缺乏溝通。

defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、敗仗

EN

It was a bitter defeat, but the team learned a lot from their mistakes.

雖然係一場慘痛嘅敗仗,但球隊從錯誤中學到好多嘢。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 21:04

Meet the new Spurs, same as the old Spurs despite huge summer spending

Canny Brentford show it will take more than a few new players to restore any sense of stability to Tottenham

中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 喺夏天轉會窗投放大量資金增兵,但喺最近對陣 Brentford 嘅賽事中,表現依然未見起色。呢篇評論指出,球隊單靠買人並唔足以解決長期存在嘅穩定性問題。對於關心英國體育文化嘅移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映出即使有充裕資源,球會管理層嘅長遠規劃同戰術執行,先係決定球隊能否重拾競爭力嘅關鍵因素。

Meet the new Spurs, same as the old Spurs despite huge summer spending
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Vocabulary 生字

Canny

Adjective形容詞

精明嘅、機靈嘅,形容人喺處理事務或金錢上好有眼光同判斷力

EN

He made a canny investment that doubled his savings in just a few months.

佢做咗一項精明嘅投資,令佢嘅積蓄喺幾個月內翻咗一倍。

Restore

Verb動詞

恢復、修復,指將某樣嘢帶返去之前良好嘅狀態

EN

The local council plans to restore the old park to its former glory.

地方議會計劃將呢個舊公園恢復到昔日嘅光輝。

Stability

Noun名詞

穩定性,指狀態持續且唔容易發生劇烈變動

EN

Finding a job with long-term stability is important for planning your future.

搵一份具有長期穩定性嘅工作,對於規劃你嘅未來好重要。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 20:00

Aston Villa upheaval is a risk but Emery can release v2.0 and reap rewards

After an exodus of key players, youthful arrivals over the summer amount to a fresh beginning with plenty to get excited about

中文導讀

Aston Villa 經歷咗一輪主力球員離隊嘅大變動,陣容變得非常年輕。雖然呢種重組存在風險,但領隊 Unai Emery 似乎正準備打造球隊嘅 2.0 版本。對於球迷嚟講,呢個新開始充滿未知數,亦都係球隊證明自己實力嘅關鍵時刻,值得大家密切留意佢哋點樣喺新賽季磨合出新火花。

Aston Villa upheaval is a risk but Emery can release v2.0 and reap rewards
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Vocabulary 生字

Upheaval

Noun名詞

劇變、動盪或大變動

EN

The company went through a major upheaval after the new management took over.

新管理層接手後,公司經歷了一場大變動。

Exodus

Noun名詞

大批人離去、大遷徙

EN

There was a mass exodus of staff from the office before the holiday season.

假期前,辦公室出現了大批員工離職的情況。

Reap

Verb動詞

收穫、獲得(成果或回報)

EN

If you study hard now, you will reap the rewards when you take your exams.

如果你現在努力讀書,考試時就能獲得回報。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 19:40

Kayode seals emphatic Brentford victory in wake-up call for sorry Spurs

Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode were all on target in Brentford’s 3-0 win against Tottenham in their Premier League opener

中文導讀

Brentford 喺英超揭幕戰表現強勢,以 3-0 大勝 Tottenham。Keane Lewis-Potter、Vitaly Janelt 同 Michael Kayode 輪流建功,令 Tottenham 嘅防守問題表露無遺。對於 Tottenham 嚟講,呢場慘敗絕對係一個警號,反映球隊喺新球季開始前,仲有好多戰術同防守漏洞需要盡快處理,否則好難喺競爭激烈嘅聯賽入面爭取好成績。

Kayode seals emphatic Brentford victory in wake-up call for sorry Spurs
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Vocabulary 生字

Emphatic

Adjective形容詞

強而有力的、顯著的(常用於形容勝利或拒絕)

EN

The team secured an emphatic victory in the final match of the season.

球隊喺季尾最後一場比賽取得一場大勝。

Wake-up call

Noun名詞

警號、提醒(指一件令人意識到問題嚴重性並需要改變嘅事)

EN

The sudden drop in sales was a wake-up call for the management to improve their marketing strategy.

銷量突然下跌,令管理層意識到必須改善市場營銷策略,敲響咗警鐘。

Opener

Noun名詞

揭幕戰、開場表演(指一系列活動中嘅第一場)

EN

We bought tickets for the season opener to support our local club.

我哋買咗揭幕戰嘅飛,去支持我哋嘅地區球會。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 19:02

Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean

Gianni Infantino has angered many of the Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union

中文導讀

FIFA 主席 Gianni Infantino 近日喺 Caribbean Football Union 嘅會議上強行主導議程,引起 Concacaf 成員國不滿。雖然 Gianni Infantino 正爭取連任,但呢種「騎劫」會議嘅做法,反而令佢同部分成員國關係變得緊張,甚至影響佢嘅選情。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗體育組織內部嘅權力鬥爭,亦顯示即使係國際組織,領導層嘅溝通手法同樣會引發管治危機。

Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean
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Vocabulary 生字

Hijack

Verb動詞

騎劫;強行佔用或控制(會議、討論或交通工具)

EN

Don't let one loud person hijack the entire team meeting.

唔好俾一個大聲嘅人騎劫成個團隊會議。

Anger

Verb動詞

使憤怒;激怒

EN

The sudden change in policy really angered the local residents.

政策嘅突然改變令當地居民非常憤怒。

Campaign

Noun名詞

競選活動;社會運動

EN

She is running a campaign to improve the recycling facilities in our area.

佢正進行一場運動,旨在改善我哋社區嘅回收設施。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Aug, 18:28

Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory

Will Jordan scored twice for the All Blacks in their dominant 33-16 victory in South Africa as the world champions lost the opening match of their series

中文導讀

All Blacks 喺近期嘅賽事入面,憑藉 Will Jordan 嘅梅開二度,以 33-16 大勝 South Africa。呢場勝利唔單止展現咗 All Blacks 嘅強大實力,仲令身為世界冠軍嘅 South Africa 喺系列賽首場就遭遇挫折。對於鍾意欖球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對係近期體壇焦點,反映出頂級球隊之間嘅競爭依然激烈,戰術部署同球員狀態都係勝負關鍵。

Jordan double stuns South Africa as New Zealand clinch statement victory
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Vocabulary 生字

clinch

Verb動詞

最終贏得、成功達成(通常指比賽、協議或獎項)

EN

The team managed to clinch the championship title in the final minutes of the game.

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘成功贏得冠軍寶座。

dominant

Adjective形容詞

佔優勢的、支配的、強勢的

EN

She played a dominant role in the project and led the team to success.

佢喺項目入面擔當主導角色,帶領團隊取得成功。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的、開始的

EN

I was nervous during my opening speech at the conference.

我喺會議嘅開場演講嗰陣覺得好緊張。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 17:23

Jack Clarke’s last-minute strike secures Ipswich winning return against Sunderland

Ipswich needed a late winner to beat Sunderland 2-1, after Nilson Angulo’s free-kick had levelled Emersonn’s opener, set up by man-of-the-match Julio Enciso

中文導讀

Ipswich 喺呢場賽事表現韌力十足,憑藉 Jack Clarke 喺完場前嘅關鍵入球,以 2-1 擊敗 Sunderland。雖然 Sunderland 曾靠 Nilson Angulo 嘅罰球追平,但 Ipswich 喺 Emersonn 先開紀錄後,最終成功喺主場全取三分。對於關注英格蘭足球賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場比賽展現咗球隊喺關鍵時刻把握機會嘅能力,係近期賽事中相當精彩嘅一仗。

Jack Clarke’s last-minute strike secures Ipswich winning return against Sunderland
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Vocabulary 生字

secure

Verb動詞

成功獲得、確保(某事物)

EN

They managed to secure a table at the popular restaurant despite not having a reservation.

儘管冇預約,佢哋都成功喺呢間熱門餐廳攞到位。

level

Verb動詞

使平手、追平比分

EN

The team scored a goal in the final minutes to level the score.

球隊喺最後幾分鐘入咗一球,成功追平比分。

opener

Noun名詞

首個入球、開場得分

EN

The striker scored the opener within the first ten minutes of the match.

前鋒喺比賽頭十分鐘入咗第一球。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 17:13

Anton Stach snatches late Leeds winner to sour Glasner’s new dawn at Forest

Anton Stach scored in the 88th minute to snatch a 1-0 victory for Leeds at Nottingham Forest in their Premier League opener

中文導讀

Leeds United 喺英超揭幕戰作客 Nottingham Forest,憑藉 Anton Stach 喺比賽尾段入波,以 1-0 絕殺對手。呢場波對 Nottingham Forest 新領隊 Oliver Glasner 嚟講絕對係一個苦澀嘅開始,佢原本希望帶領球隊喺主場打響頭炮,點知最後功虧一簣,令主場球迷大失所望。

Anton Stach snatches late Leeds winner to sour Glasner’s new dawn at Forest
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Vocabulary 生字

snatch

Verb動詞

搶奪、奪取(通常指喺最後一刻或困難情況下獲得勝利或機會)

EN

The team managed to snatch a victory in the final seconds of the game.

球隊喺比賽最後幾秒成功搶到勝利。

sour

Verb動詞

使變壞、使掃興、令氣氛變得尷尬或不愉快

EN

The argument at dinner really soured the mood for the rest of the evening.

晚餐時嘅爭執令成晚嘅氣氛變得好掃興。

opener

Noun名詞

揭幕戰、開場活動、開瓶器

EN

We are planning to attend the season opener at the local theatre next month.

我哋打算下個月去睇當地劇院嘅開季首演。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 17:12

Burnham’s boys enjoy visit from Palace as Everton ease to opening day win

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry scored in front of the prime minister as his Everton side won 2-0 against Crystal Palace

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 近日現身球場,親自觀賞 Everton 對陣 Crystal Palace 嘅賽事。Everton 喺 Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall 同 Thierno Barry 各入一球下,以 2-0 擊敗對手,旗開得勝。Keir Starmer 作為 Everton 嘅忠實支持者,今次現身亦引起唔少關注,反映足球文化喺英國政壇同社會生活中佔有重要地位。

Burnham’s boys enjoy visit from Palace as Everton ease to opening day win
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Vocabulary 生字

ease

Verb動詞

輕鬆地完成某事,或減輕負擔

EN

She eased into her new job after a few weeks of training.

經過幾星期嘅培訓,佢已經好輕鬆咁適應咗份新工。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的

EN

The opening chapter of the book explains the main theme clearly.

本書嘅開場章節清楚解釋咗主題。

support

Noun名詞

支持、擁護

EN

I am very grateful for the support from my neighbors since I moved here.

我好感激自從搬嚟呢度之後,鄰居對我嘅支持。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Aug, 17:08

Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’

Tory leader rules out coalition with Farage’s party and says ‘drama queens’ who left will not be welcomed back

中文導讀

Conservative Party 黨魁 Kemi Badenoch 近日態度強硬,明確拒絕同 Nigel Farage 領導嘅 Reform UK 結盟。佢批評過往轉投該黨嘅成員係「最唔誠實嘅人」,並形容佢哋係「drama queens」,強調絕對唔會歡迎呢班人重返 Conservative Party。呢次表態反映 Conservative Party 喺面對右翼勢力挑戰時,正試圖劃清界線,鞏固黨內立場,避免選民混淆兩黨嘅政治路線。

Badenoch says Reform defectors ‘some of the most dishonest people I have met’
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Vocabulary 生字

Defector

Noun名詞

變節者、投誠者,指離開原屬組織或國家轉投敵對一方嘅人。

EN

The company is worried about the loss of trade secrets after a key defector joined their main competitor.

公司擔心一名關鍵變節者加入主要競爭對手後,會洩露商業機密。

Coalition

Noun名詞

聯盟、聯合,通常指不同政黨或團體為達成共同目標而組成嘅合作關係。

EN

The two small parties formed a coalition to gain more influence in the local council.

兩個小黨組成聯盟,以便喺地方議會爭取更大影響力。

Dishonest

Adjective形容詞

唔誠實嘅、欺詐嘅,指人缺乏誠信或行為不正直。

EN

It is very disappointing to discover that a close friend has been dishonest with you.

發現親密朋友對你唔誠實,係一件好令人失望嘅事。

The Guardian
news·
22 Aug, 17:00

Chemical suppression: why the UK is exploring libido control drugs to treat sex offenders

Treatment is already required by parole boards in several countries, but some feel the practice is unethical

中文導讀

英國政府近期探討利用藥物抑制性罪犯嘅性衝動,作為治療手段之一。雖然呢類做法喺部分國家已經實行,但喺英國社會引發咗激烈爭議。支持者認為可以減低重犯率,保障公眾安全;反對者則質疑呢種做法涉及道德倫理問題,甚至侵犯人權。呢項議題反映咗英國喺司法改革同罪犯更生政策上,正面臨法律同道德之間嘅兩難。

Chemical suppression: why the UK is exploring libido control drugs to treat sex offenders
A

Vocabulary 生字

suppression

Noun名詞

抑制、壓制

EN

The suppression of his anger was difficult during the heated argument.

喺激烈爭論期間,佢好難壓抑自己嘅憤怒。

unethical

Adjective形容詞

不道德的

EN

Many people believe that it is unethical to test new products on animals.

好多人認為用動物測試新產品係唔道德嘅。

practice

Noun名詞

慣例、做法

EN

It is a common practice in this office to have a short meeting every Monday morning.

喺呢間辦公室,逢星期一朝早開個短會係慣例。

The Guardian
money·
22 Aug, 16:44

40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product

Prestige Brand Holdings has voluntarily recalled a batch of its Clear Eyes eye drops after FDA alert

中文導讀

Prestige Brand Holdings 近日宣佈,由於產品無菌程度未達標準,決定喺 US 主動回收 Clear Eyes 眼藥水。呢類產品若果受污染,可能會引致嚴重感染,甚至影響視力。如果你屋企有呢款眼藥水,建議暫時停用,並留意 FDA 嘅後續指引,確保用藥安全。

40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sterility

Noun名詞

無菌狀態;不孕

EN

The medical equipment must be checked for sterility before the surgery begins.

手術開始前,必須檢查醫療設備是否處於無菌狀態。

Recall

Verb動詞

回收(產品);召回

EN

The car manufacturer decided to recall thousands of vehicles due to a faulty braking system.

汽車製造商因為煞車系統故障,決定回收數千輛汽車。

Voluntarily

Adverb副詞

自願地;主動地

EN

Many people work voluntarily at the local food bank to help those in need.

許多人自願在當地的食物銀行工作,以幫助有需要的人。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Aug, 16:42

Lando Norris surges past Russell and Antonelli to take F1 Dutch GP pole

Lando Norris came back at the last to seal pole position at the F1 Dutch Grand Prix, with George Russell finishing second and Kimi Antonelli third

中文導讀

F1 Dutch Grand Prix 排位賽戰況激烈,Lando Norris 喺最後關頭發力,成功壓過 George Russell 同 Kimi Antonelli 奪得杆位。呢場賽事對 Lando Norris 嚟講相當關鍵,因為佢正努力喺車手積分榜上追趕領先者。對於移英港人車迷嚟講,呢場賽事展現咗頂尖車手喺壓力下嘅心理質素,絕對值得留意之後嘅正賽表現。

Lando Norris surges past Russell and Antonelli to take F1 Dutch GP pole
A

Vocabulary 生字

surge

Verb動詞

激增、湧現、突然向前衝

EN

The demand for electricity tends to surge during the hottest weeks of summer.

喺夏天最熱嗰幾個星期,電力需求往往會激增。

seal

Verb動詞

確定、鎖定(勝利或協議)

EN

The team managed to seal the victory with a goal in the final minute.

球隊喺最後一分鐘入波,成功鎖定勝局。

pole position

Noun名詞

杆位(賽車比賽中排頭位出賽的優勢位置)

EN

Starting from pole position gives the driver a significant advantage at the beginning of the race.

由杆位起步,令車手喺比賽開始時擁有顯著優勢。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 16:41

Carrick tells Manchester United to keep calm and carry on after Hull humbling

Michael Carrick insists he is not panicking after going down 2-0 in their opening Premier League game of the season at promoted Hull

中文導讀

Manchester United 喺英超首場賽事以 0-2 輸畀 Hull,令唔少球迷擔心球隊表現。不過,Michael Carrick 強調球隊唔需要驚慌,仲呼籲球員要保持冷靜,繼續專注之後嘅賽事。作為球隊核心人物,Michael Carrick 呢番言論係想穩定軍心,避免球隊因為一場敗仗而亂咗陣腳,影響成個賽季嘅部署。

Carrick tells Manchester United to keep calm and carry on after Hull humbling
A

Vocabulary 生字

calm

Adjective形容詞

冷靜的、鎮定的

EN

It is important to stay calm when you are dealing with an emergency.

處理緊急情況時,保持冷靜非常重要。

panic

Verb動詞

驚慌、恐慌

EN

Don't panic if you miss your train; there is another one in ten minutes.

如果錯過火車唔使驚慌,十分鐘後仲有一班。

opening

Adjective形容詞

開場的、首場的

EN

The opening chapter of this book is very interesting.

呢本書嘅開場章節非常有趣。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 14:36

Ajayi fires promoted Hull to dream start against misfiring Manchester United

Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy stunned Manchester United as promoted Hull started their return to the Premier League with a stunning 2-0 victory

中文導讀

剛升班嘅 Hull 喺英超首戰爆冷,以 2-0 擊敗 Manchester United。呢場賽事對 Hull 嚟講意義重大,因為 Semi Ajayi 同 Nobel Mendy 嘅入球,令球隊喺重返頂級聯賽嘅第一場就攞到開門紅,展現出強大嘅鬥志。反觀 Manchester United 表現失準,未能把握入球機會,呢場賽果無疑為今季英超增添唔少變數,亦令球迷對 Hull 嘅表現刮目相看。

Ajayi fires promoted Hull to dream start against misfiring Manchester United
A

Vocabulary 生字

Promoted

Adjective形容詞

升班的;被晉升的

EN

The promoted team is working hard to adapt to the higher level of competition.

這支升班球隊正努力適應更高水平的競爭。

Stun

Verb動詞

使震驚;使目瞪口呆

EN

The sudden announcement of the store closure stunned the local residents.

商店突然結業的消息令當地居民感到震驚。

Misfiring

Adjective形容詞

表現失準的;運作不順的

EN

The team struggled throughout the season due to their misfiring attack.

由於進攻表現失準,該隊在整個賽季都打得相當吃力。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Aug, 13:13

Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042

PM tells regional mayors he is keen to see tournament hosted in UK for first time after almost eight decades

中文導讀

Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 近日提出,希望爭取 2042 年男子世界盃由 UK 主辦。雖然距離賽事仲有段時間,但呢個提議已經引起討論,因為 UK 上次單獨主辦已經係 1966 年嘅事。Andy Burnham 認為主辦大型賽事對推動地區經濟同體育發展有深遠影響,目前正爭取 Keir Starmer 政府支持,睇下能否令呢個大型盛事重返 UK。

Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042
A

Vocabulary 生字

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽、聯賽

EN

Our local tennis club is organizing a tournament for all skill levels next month.

我哋嘅地區網球會下個月會舉辦一個適合唔同技術水平人士參加嘅錦標賽。

keen

Adjective形容詞

熱衷的、渴望的

EN

She is very keen to learn how to bake sourdough bread from scratch.

佢好熱衷於學習點樣由零開始整酸種麵包。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、舉辦

EN

We are planning to host a small dinner party for our new neighbours this weekend.

我哋計劃今個週末為新鄰居舉辦一個小型晚餐聚會。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Aug, 13:10

Natasha Cloud condemns ‘weak’ men throwing sex toys on to court at WNBA games

Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud has spoken out after the return of a trend that involves sex toys being thrown on to the court during WNBA games.

中文導讀

Chicago Sky 球員 Natasha Cloud 近日公開批評 WNBA 比賽期間,有觀眾向球場投擲性玩具嘅惡劣行為。呢種行為唔單止干擾比賽進行,更被視為對女性運動員嘅不尊重。Natasha Cloud 強調呢類行為反映部分男性心態軟弱,呼籲大眾關注體育賽事中針對女性嘅騷擾問題,確保球員喺安全環境下比賽。

Natasha Cloud condemns ‘weak’ men throwing sex toys on to court at WNBA games
A

Vocabulary 生字

condemn

Verb動詞

譴責、強烈反對

EN

The local community gathered to condemn the act of vandalism in the park.

當地社區聚集起來,譴責公園內的破壞行為。

trend

Noun名詞

趨勢、潮流

EN

There is a growing trend of people working from home to achieve a better work-life balance.

為了達到更好的工作與生活平衡,在家工作的人數正呈現上升趨勢。

interfere

Verb動詞

干擾、妨礙

EN

Please turn off your phone so it does not interfere with the medical equipment.

請關掉你的手機,以免干擾醫療設備。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Aug, 12:04

Trescothick keen on England role under incoming Fleming: ‘It’s a wonderful place to be’

Marcus Trescothick would like to remain part of Stephen Fleming’s backroom staff when the incoming head coach takes charge of England’s Test side after their series against Pakistan

中文導讀

England Test cricket 隊即將換帥,由 Stephen Fleming 接掌教鞭。現任教練團成員 Marcus Trescothick 近日公開表示,希望喺人事變動後繼續留任,協助球隊發展。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育界嘅教練團更迭,反映出英國職業運動體系點樣喺穩定中尋求革新,亦係了解當地體育文化嘅一個切入點。

Trescothick keen on England role under incoming Fleming: ‘It’s a wonderful place to be’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Incoming

Adjective形容詞

即將上任的;即將到來的

EN

The incoming manager will introduce new policies next month.

即將上任的經理下個月會推行新政策。

Backroom staff

Noun名詞

幕後團隊;後勤人員

EN

The success of the team is largely due to the hard work of the backroom staff.

球隊嘅成功好大程度上歸功於幕後團隊嘅努力。

Keen on

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

熱衷於;渴望做某事

EN

My daughter is very keen on learning how to play the piano.

我個女好熱衷於學習點樣彈鋼琴。

The Guardian
news·
22 Aug, 11:52

‘Multiple’ people die in crash involving police vehicle and car in North Yorkshire

A66 remains closed near Middlesbrough after 14 ambulances attend scene early on Saturday morning

中文導讀

North Yorkshire 近日發生嚴重車禍,涉及一架警車同一架私家車,導致多人死亡。事故發生後,A66 公路需要封閉進行調查,大批救護車趕抵現場處理。由於涉及警車,當局目前正調查事故起因。呢類涉及執法車輛嘅嚴重事故喺英國會受到高度關注,建議喺附近駕駛嘅人士留意路面情況,並預留額外時間繞道。

‘Multiple’ people die in crash involving police vehicle and car in North Yorkshire
A

Vocabulary 生字

Involve

Verb動詞

涉及、牽涉

EN

The project will involve a lot of teamwork and careful planning.

呢個計劃將會涉及大量團隊合作同埋周詳嘅規劃。

Scene

Noun名詞

現場、事發地點

EN

The police arrived at the scene within minutes of the emergency call.

警方喺接到緊急求助電話後,幾分鐘內就到達咗現場。

Closure

Noun名詞

封閉、關閉

EN

The road closure caused significant traffic delays during the morning rush hour.

道路封閉導致早上繁忙時間出現嚴重交通擠塞。

The Guardian
money·
22 Aug, 10:00

Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills?

Britons will be able to buy ‘balcony’ systems they can install themselves from 27 August thanks to rule change

中文導讀

英國政府近日放寬規例,容許市民由 27 August 起自行安裝「露台太陽能板」。呢類系統安裝簡單,唔使專業人士幫手,對於住喺公寓或者空間有限嘅移英港人嚟講,係一個慳電費嘅新選擇。呢項政策變動令太陽能設備普及化,大家可以考慮透過呢種低成本方案,減輕日常能源開支壓力。

Plug-in solar: could a low-cost panel cut your bills?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Plug-in

Adjective形容詞

隨插即用的;可直接插入電源使用的

EN

This plug-in heater is very convenient for warming up a small room during winter.

呢部隨插即用嘅暖爐喺冬天用嚟暖房非常方便。

Install

Verb動詞

安裝;設置

EN

We need to hire a professional to install the new dishwasher in the kitchen.

我哋需要請專業人士嚟廚房安裝部新洗碗碟機。

Cut

Verb動詞

削減;減少(開支或數量)

EN

Eating out less often is a great way to cut your monthly expenses.

減少出街食飯係削減每月開支嘅好方法。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 10:00

US soccer wants excitement after the World Cup – the Open Cup provides it

MLS wants to build on the momentum of the World Cup. America’s top domestic cup competition is an obvious place to start

中文導讀

MLS 期望藉住 World Cup 帶嚟嘅熱潮,進一步推動美國本土足球發展。Open Cup 作為美國歷史最悠久嘅本土盃賽,正正係提升賽事關注度同埋增加比賽刺激感嘅關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類本土盃賽往往係了解當地足球文化同埋社區連結嘅最佳切入點,亦係觀察美國足球產業點樣喺大型賽事後延續熱度嘅重要指標。

US soccer wants excitement after the World Cup – the Open Cup provides it
A

Vocabulary 生字

Momentum

Noun名詞

動力、氣勢、推動力

EN

The project lost momentum after the main sponsor withdrew.

主要贊助商撤資後,呢個項目就失去咗推動力。

Domestic

Adjective形容詞

國內的、本土的

EN

They are looking for more domestic travel opportunities this summer.

佢哋今個夏天正尋求更多國內旅遊嘅機會。

Competition

Noun名詞

比賽、競賽、競爭

EN

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

佢決定參加烹飪比賽嚟提升自己嘅技巧。

The Guardian
news·
22 Aug, 09:00

Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge

Leaders claim scaremongering from business figures may cause key legislation to become ‘meaningless’

中文導讀

Labour 喺大選前承諾改革 zero-hours contracts,但工會近日擔心,喺商界壓力下,呢項立法可能會被淡化,最終令承諾變得名存實亡。對於喺英國生活嘅打工仔嚟講,呢項政策直接影響合約保障同工作穩定性,值得密切留意 Westminster 點樣喺勞資雙方之間攞平衡,避免法案變成空談。

Unions worry Labour’s plan for zero-hours contracts may break manifesto pledge
A

Vocabulary 生字

Manifesto

Noun名詞

政綱、宣言,指政黨或組織公開發表嘅政策主張同承諾。

EN

The local council published a manifesto outlining their plans to improve public transport.

地方議會發表咗一份政綱,概述佢哋改善公共交通嘅計劃。

Scaremongering

Noun名詞

危言聳聽,指故意散播令人恐慌嘅消息以影響他人決定。

EN

Stop the scaremongering; the economic situation is not as bad as you claim.

唔好再危言聳聽喇,經濟狀況並冇你講到咁差。

Meaningless

Adjective形容詞

毫無意義嘅、名存實亡嘅。

EN

Without clear rules, the new policy will be completely meaningless.

如果冇清晰嘅規則,呢項新政策將會變得毫無意義。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Aug, 08:00

‘A brilliant initiative’: the Youth Sport Games goes from strength to strength

Europe’s biggest amateur sports event for children – that has drawn celebrity ambassadors ranging from Sean Dyche to Alastair Campbell – has marked its 30th anniversary in Split

中文導讀

歐洲最大型嘅青少年業餘體育盛事 Youth Sport Games 近日慶祝成立 30 週年。呢項賽事喺 Split 舉行,多年嚟吸引唔少名人如 Sean Dyche 同 Alastair Campbell 擔任大使。呢個活動之所以重要,係因為佢成功推動基層體育發展,為青少年提供寶貴嘅競技平台,喺歐洲體育界影響力持續擴大,係推廣青少年運動嘅典範。

‘A brilliant initiative’: the Youth Sport Games goes from strength to strength
A

Vocabulary 生字

Initiative

Noun名詞

倡議、新措施或主動性

EN

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

地方議會推出了一項新措施,鼓勵居民多做回收。

Amateur

Adjective形容詞

業餘的

EN

She joined an amateur photography club to improve her skills during the weekends.

她參加了一個業餘攝影學會,以便在週末提升自己的技巧。

Ambassador

Noun名詞

大使、代表人物

EN

The famous athlete acts as an ambassador for the charity to help raise awareness.

這位著名運動員擔任該慈善機構的大使,以協助提升公眾意識。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 08:00

Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafström sounded out about standing against Infantino

Fifa’s general secretary, Mattias Grafström, has been approached by senior figures in African federations about standing against Gianni Infantino

中文導讀

Fifa 內部出現權力鬥爭,據報有非洲足協高層接觸 Fifa General Secretary Mattias Grafström,游說佢喺未來選舉挑戰現任主席 Gianni Infantino。呢件事反映 Fifa 內部對現屆領導層嘅不滿,若然 Mattias Grafström 決定參選,將會係近年 Fifa 權力架構最重大嘅挑戰,值得密切留意呢場體壇政治角力嘅發展。

Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafström sounded out about standing against Infantino
A

Vocabulary 生字

approach

Verb動詞

接觸、接洽(通常指為了商討某事或提出建議)

EN

A local company approached me about a potential job opportunity.

一間本地公司接觸我,詢問我有冇興趣申請職位。

stand against

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

在選舉中與某人競爭、對壘

EN

Several candidates decided to stand against the incumbent in the local council election.

幾位候選人決定在地方議會選舉中與現任官員競爭。

senior

Adjective形容詞

資深的、高級的

EN

She is a senior manager who oversees the entire department.

她是一位負責監督整個部門的資深經理。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 08:00

Alexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle

Striker must win over new head coach after tough first season at Liverpool – starting on Sunday at an inhospitable St James’ Park

中文導讀

Newcastle 前鋒 Alexander Isak 喺經歷咗 Liverpool 嘅艱難賽季後,正面臨職業生涯嘅關鍵時刻。佢需要喺新任主教練面前證明自己嘅實力,而即將喺 St James’ Park 舉行嘅賽事,將會係佢爭取表現、重拾狀態嘅重要考驗,亦係佢能否喺球隊站穩陣腳嘅關鍵一戰。

Alexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle
A

Vocabulary 生字

braces

Verb動詞

作好心理準備去面對困難或不愉快嘅事

EN

The residents are bracing themselves for the upcoming storm.

居民正為即將來臨嘅風暴作好準備。

daunting

Adjective形容詞

令人氣餒嘅、艱巨嘅

EN

Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience for many people.

對於好多人嚟講,搬去一個新國家可能係一個艱巨嘅經歷。

inhospitable

Adjective形容詞

環境惡劣嘅、唔適合居住嘅,或者指對人唔友善

EN

The desert climate is extremely inhospitable during the summer months.

沙漠氣候喺夏季期間極度惡劣,唔適合生存。

The Guardian
politics·
22 Aug, 07:00

‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account

Couple considering suing for wrongful death after coroner found disciplinary process materially contributed to suicide

中文導讀

Chloe Moffat 嘅父母正考慮就女兒自殺一事控告英國 Treasury。死因裁判官調查發現,相關紀律處分程序對 Chloe Moffat 嘅離世有實質影響。呢單案反映政府部門喺處理員工心理健康同紀律程序時嘅缺失,家屬希望透過法律行動追究責任,防止悲劇重演,亦係近期英國社會關注公務體系問責制度嘅重要案例。

‘We fear lessons will not be learned’: Chloe Moffat’s parents on their fight to hold Treasury to account
A

Vocabulary 生字

wrongful

Adjective形容詞

不當的、非法的(常用於法律語境,指造成損害的行為)

EN

The company was sued for wrongful dismissal after firing the employee without a valid reason.

該公司因無故解僱員工而被控告不當解僱。

materially

Adverb副詞

實質上地、重大地

EN

The new policy has materially improved the efficiency of the entire department.

這項新政策已實質上提升了整個部門的效率。

accountable

Adjective形容詞

負有責任的、應作解釋的

EN

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

公職人員應為他們的決策和行為負責。

The Guardian
money·
22 Aug, 06:00

Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again

Savings bank estimates there will be 308,000 more prizes available in September draw than the month before

中文導讀

NS&I 宣佈提高 Premium Bonds 嘅獎金利率,意味住九月份嘅抽獎將會增加超過 30 萬個中獎名額。對於有買開呢類儲蓄產品嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個係一個唔錯嘅消息,因為中獎機會變相提高咗。雖然 Premium Bonds 唔係保證有息收,但既然獎金池擴大咗,大家不妨留意返自己嘅戶口,睇吓有冇機會抽中獎金,幫補吓生活開支。

Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again
A

Vocabulary 生字

estimate

Verb動詞

估計、預估

EN

The builder estimated that the renovation would take two weeks to complete.

裝修師傅估計翻新工程需要兩星期先完成。

available

Adjective形容詞

可獲得的、有空的

EN

Are there any seats available for the evening performance?

今晚場次仲有位剩嗎?

rate

Noun名詞

比率、利率、費用

EN

The bank offers a competitive interest rate for new savings accounts.

呢間銀行為新儲蓄戶口提供具競爭力嘅利率。

The Guardian
sport·
22 Aug, 02:47

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

中文導讀

近日有第三名女子針對 Sydney Swans 球員涉嫌性侵事件,透過律師事務所 Slater and Gordon 考慮採取法律行動。呢位女士形容經歷極度痛苦,目前正與警方配合調查。呢單案引起公眾關注,除咗涉及體育界人士嘅操守問題,亦反映受害者喺處理呢類嚴重指控時,點樣透過民事訴訟尋求公義,係近期澳洲社會相當關注嘅法律焦點。

Third woman who joined Sydney Swans players in Melbourne hotel considers legal action after ‘incredibly traumatic experience’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Traumatic

Adjective形容詞

造成創傷的、令人痛苦的

EN

Losing a job unexpectedly can be a traumatic experience for anyone.

對任何人嚟講,突然失業都可能係一段令人痛苦嘅經歷。

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

被指控的、聲稱的(未經證實)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft that happened at the local supermarket.

警方正調查發生喺區內超級市場嘅懷疑盜竊案。

Civil claim

Noun phrase名詞短語

民事索償

EN

She decided to file a civil claim against the company for damages.

佢決定向嗰間公司提出民事索償,要求賠償損失。

The Guardian
football·
22 Aug, 00:01

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺剛結束嘅賽季表現未如理想,球會決定大刀闊斧進行改革。多位功勳球員離隊,同時引入唔少歐洲頂尖球員加盟。對於關注英格蘭女子足球嘅移英港人嚟講,Arsenal 呢次陣容大換血,係觀察佢哋能否喺 2026-27 賽季重返爭標行列嘅關鍵,值得大家留意佢哋嘅戰術調整同新球員表現。

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal
A

Vocabulary 生字

underwhelming

Adjective形容詞

未如理想的;令人失望的

EN

The service at the restaurant was quite underwhelming considering the high price.

考慮到昂貴的價格,這家餐廳的服務實在令人失望。

departing

Adjective / Verb (present participle)形容詞 / 動詞(現在分詞)

離開的;啟程的

EN

Please check the departure board for the status of your departing flight.

請查看離境顯示屏以了解您航班的狀態。

talent

Noun名詞

人才;天才

EN

The company is always looking for new talent to join their creative team.

這家公司一直在尋找新的人才加入他們的創意團隊。