Sat, Sep 5· 9月5日

44 stories · 132 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 23:18

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中文導讀

拳壇傳奇 Katie Taylor 喺 Croke Park 迎嚟職業生涯告別戰,以壓倒性姿態擊敗 Flora Pili。三位裁判一致判決 Katie Taylor 勝出,為佢嘅拳擊生涯畫上完美句號。呢場賽事唔單止係一場體育盛事,更加係愛爾蘭拳擊史上嘅重要時刻,見證咗一位無可爭議嘅冠軍光榮引退,深受當地拳迷愛戴。

Katie Taylor bows out from boxing as undisputed champion after dominating Flora Pili
A

Vocabulary 生字

undisputed

Adjective形容詞

無可爭議的;公認的

EN

She is the undisputed leader of the team because of her exceptional skills.

憑藉佢卓越嘅能力,佢係團隊中無可爭議嘅領袖。

retiring

Adjective形容詞

即將退休的

EN

The retiring manager will be hosting a farewell party for all the staff next week.

即將退休嘅經理下星期會為所有員工舉辦告別派對。

overwhelm

Verb動詞

壓倒;使不知所措

EN

The sheer volume of work can sometimes overwhelm new employees.

龐大嘅工作量有時會令新員工感到不知所措。

The Guardian
news·
5 Sept, 23:18

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中文導讀

London Paddington 近日發生火警,導致電力供應故障,嚴重影響鐵路服務。前往 Heathrow Airport 嘅列車被迫取消,往返 Reading 嘅交通亦大受阻礙。對於依賴鐵路通勤或者準備去機場嘅移英港人嚟講,呢類突發事故會造成好大不便,建議出門前務必先檢查 National Rail 嘅實時路況,以免行程受阻。

London Paddington fire causes rail chaos as Heathrow trains cancelled
A

Vocabulary 生字

Disruption

Noun名詞

中斷、混亂或擾亂

EN

The heavy snow caused a major disruption to public transport across the city.

大雪導致全城公共交通出現嚴重混亂。

Cancel

Verb動詞

取消

EN

I had to cancel my dinner plans because I was feeling unwell.

我因為身體唔舒服,不得不取消晚餐計劃。

Failure

Noun名詞

故障、失敗

EN

The power failure left the entire building in complete darkness.

電力故障令成棟大廈陷入一片漆黑。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 22:41

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中文導讀

喺 US Open 賽事中,Francisco Cerundolo 展現驚人韌力,喺落後兩盤嘅劣勢下,成功逆轉擊敗主場球手 Taylor Fritz。呢場賽事對 Taylor Fritz 嚟講相當可惜,因為佢原本喺決勝盤有機會破發並鎖定勝局,但最終未能把握關鍵分。呢場逆轉勝唔單止反映咗 Francisco Cerundolo 嘅心理質素,亦令賽事形勢變得更加緊湊,係近期網壇值得關注嘅精彩對決。

Francisco Cerundolo roars back from brink to stun home hope Taylor Fritz at US Open
A

Vocabulary 生字

brink

Noun名詞

邊緣、臨界點(通常指即將發生某事嘅狀態)

EN

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy before the new investment arrived.

喺新資金注入之前,間公司正處於破產邊緣。

stun

Verb動詞

使震驚、令對方目瞪口呆

EN

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

嗰間舖頭突然宣佈結業,令當地社區感到震驚。

reverse

Verb動詞

扭轉、反轉(局面或趨勢)

EN

We need to take immediate action to reverse the current downward trend in sales.

我哋需要採取即時行動,去扭轉目前銷售額下滑嘅趨勢。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 22:04

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中文導讀

喺 Brussels 舉行嘅 Diamond League 800 米決賽競爭非常激烈。瑞士跑手 Audrey Werro 喺最後階段展現強大意志,成功抵擋荷蘭選手 Femke Bol 嘅強勢追趕,最終險勝奪冠。呢場賽事反映出歐洲田徑界新一代選手嘅實力,Audrey Werro 喺壓力下依然保持節奏,證明佢具備頂尖賽事嘅心理質素,係田徑迷近期值得留意嘅焦點賽事。

Audrey Werro fends off Femke Broeders-Bol’s charge in Diamond League final 800m
A

Vocabulary 生字

fend off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

抵擋、防禦(攻擊或壓力)

EN

The manager had to fend off difficult questions from the press during the meeting.

經理喺會議期間必須抵擋傳媒嘅尖銳提問。

charge

Noun名詞

猛衝、衝刺

EN

The team made a late charge to win the game in the final minutes.

球隊喺最後幾分鐘發起猛烈衝刺,成功贏得比賽。

hold off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

阻擋、延遲、頂住

EN

We managed to hold off the competition and maintain our market share.

我哋成功頂住競爭對手,保持住市場份額。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 20:47

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中文導讀

挪威田徑名將 Jakob Ingebrigtsen 喺 Diamond League 賽後失言,公開批評對手係「losers」同「cowards」,引起體壇熱議。雖然佢事後就言論道歉,但依然堅持認為美國跑手 Cole Hocker 喺比賽中嘅戰術表現「cowardly」。呢單風波反映出頂尖運動員喺高壓競爭下,點樣處理情緒同體育精神,亦成為近期體育界討論焦點。

Ingebrigtsen sorry for calling 1500m rivals ‘losers’ but maintains Hocker ‘acted cowardly’
A

Vocabulary 生字

cowardly

Adjective形容詞

懦弱的、膽小的

EN

It was a cowardly act to leave the scene of the accident without helping anyone.

發生意外後唔幫手就離開現場,呢種行為非常懦弱。

rival

Noun名詞

競爭對手

EN

The two companies have been fierce rivals in the technology market for over a decade.

呢兩間公司喺科技市場已經係激烈競爭對手超過十年。

maintain

Verb動詞

堅持(某種觀點或立場)

EN

Despite the new evidence, the witness continues to maintain that he was telling the truth.

儘管有新證據,嗰位證人依然堅持佢講嘅係實話。

The Guardian
news·
5 Sept, 20:23

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中文導讀

Southend 警方近日引用加強版嘅反社會駕駛法例,扣押咗一部價值 20 萬英鎊嘅 Lamborghini。事緣有人報案指該車輛以兩倍限速行駛,對公眾安全構成威脅。呢單案反映英國警方正嚴厲打擊危險駕駛,即使係名車車主,一旦違反交通規則,車輛亦會被充公,大家喺英國揸車千祈唔好貪一時之快。

Police seize £200k Lamborghini under tightened antisocial driving laws
A

Vocabulary 生字

Seize

Verb動詞

扣押、沒收(通常指執法部門合法地取走財物)

EN

The authorities will seize any goods that are brought into the country illegally.

當局會沒收任何非法帶入國境嘅貨物。

Antisocial

Adjective形容詞

反社會的(指行為擾亂社區安寧或對他人造成滋擾)

EN

The local council is taking measures to reduce antisocial behaviour in the neighbourhood.

地方議會正採取措施,以減少社區內嘅滋擾行為。

Tighten

Verb動詞

加強、收緊(指規則或法律變得更嚴格)

EN

The government decided to tighten the regulations on building safety after the inspection.

政府喺檢查之後,決定收緊建築安全法規。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 20:00

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中文導讀

Mikel Arteta 同 Xabi Alonso 呢兩位昔日好友,即將喺英超賽場展開戰術博弈。呢場對決唔單止係兩位教練嘅個人較量,更係佢哋對足球控制力同戰術理論嘅一次深度碰撞。對於鍾意睇英超嘅球迷嚟講,呢場波絕對係近期最值得留意嘅焦點,睇吓佢哋點樣喺混亂嘅賽場入面,透過精密部署去掌控比賽節奏。

Arteta v Alonso, part one: a desire for control and the theory behind the chaos
A

Vocabulary 生字

intriguing

Adjective形容詞

非常有趣的、引人入勝的

EN

The book has an intriguing plot that keeps you guessing until the end.

呢本書有個好引人入勝嘅情節,令你睇到最後都仲估緊結局。

tactical

Adjective形容詞

戰術上的、策略性的

EN

We need to make a tactical decision about when to start our home renovation project.

我哋需要就幾時開始裝修屋企呢件事,做出一個策略性嘅決定。

chaos

Noun名詞

混亂、無秩序

EN

The sudden snowstorm caused complete chaos on the roads this morning.

突如其來嘅暴風雪令今朝嘅道路陷入一片混亂。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 19:56

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中文導讀

F1 車手 Lewis Hamilton 近日向 Ferrari 發出呼籲,要求車隊必須保持對勝利嘅渴求,並全力支持佢爭奪世界冠軍。Lewis Hamilton 坦言,目前奪冠嘅機會似乎變得愈嚟愈渺茫,如果車隊唔能夠喺資源同策略上投放更多心力,恐怕難以喺競爭激烈嘅賽事中脫穎而出。呢番言論反映出佢對車隊表現嘅焦慮,亦係佢轉投 Ferrari 後對團隊嘅一次重要施壓。

Lewis Hamilton calls on Ferrari to put full weight behind F1 title challenge
A

Vocabulary 生字

hungry

Adjective形容詞

渴望的、有強烈追求動力的

EN

You need to stay hungry for success if you want to reach the top of your career.

如果你想喺事業上達到頂峰,就必須保持對成功嘅渴求。

dimmer

Adjective形容詞

更暗淡的、更不明顯的

EN

The chances of finding a parking space in the city centre are getting dimmer as the day goes on.

隨住時間過去,喺市中心搵到泊車位嘅機會變得愈嚟愈渺茫。

challenge

Noun名詞

挑戰、競爭

EN

Learning a new language as an adult is a difficult but rewarding challenge.

成年之後學一門新語言係一項困難但有回報嘅挑戰。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 19:28

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中文導讀

Hull City 喺 MKM Stadium 同 Aston Villa 踢成 0-0 平手。Hull City 表現相當硬淨,開季至今保持不敗;相反 Aston Villa 狀態未如理想,至今仍未開齋。呢場和局反映兩隊喺攻守轉換上都有改善空間,對於關注英格蘭足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事嘅防守部署相當值得留意。

High-flying Hull maintain unbeaten start by holding off Aston Villa in stalemate
A

Vocabulary 生字

stalemate

Noun名詞

僵局、和局

EN

The negotiations reached a stalemate after both sides refused to compromise.

由於雙方都拒絕妥協,談判陷入了僵局。

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未嘗敗績的、不敗的

EN

The local team has remained unbeaten throughout the entire season.

本地球隊在整個賽季中保持不敗。

hold off

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

抵擋、阻擋

EN

She managed to hold off her opponents to win the race.

她成功抵擋住對手,贏得了比賽。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 18:41

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中文導讀

South Africa 喺近期嘅四場 Test series 對決入面,憑藉 Jesse Kriel 同 Malcolm Marx 喺下半場嘅出色表現,以 29-24 擊敗 New Zealand。呢場勝仗令 South Africa 喺系列賽領先 2-1,展現出極強嘅競技狀態,對於鍾意欖球運動嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對係近期體壇焦點。

Kriel and Marx tries help South Africa power past All Blacks to take series lead
A

Vocabulary 生字

inspire

Verb動詞

啟發、鼓舞

EN

The teacher's passion for literature inspired many students to read more books.

老師對文學嘅熱情啟發咗好多學生去閱讀更多書籍。

series

Noun名詞

系列、連續

EN

I am currently watching a new comedy series on Netflix every weekend.

我每個週末都會喺 Netflix 睇一套新嘅喜劇系列。

lead

Noun名詞

領先地位、優勢

EN

The team maintained their lead throughout the second half of the game.

嗰支隊伍喺下半場全程保持領先優勢。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 18:21

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中文導讀

Marco Brenner 喺 Vuelta a España 第 14 賽段奪得個人首個大環賽冠軍,亦係 Tudor 車隊嘅歷史性勝利。不過,由於近日極端高溫天氣持續,主辦方決定縮短第 15 賽段嘅賽程以保障車手安全。Enric Mas 則繼續保持領先,守住紅衫。呢類賽事安排受天氣影響嘅情況,喺歐洲夏季賽事中亦唔罕見,反映主辦方對極端氣候嘅應對策略。

Vuelta a España: Marco Brenner wins stage 14 but extreme heat forces shorter stage 15
A

Vocabulary 生字

Extreme

Adjective形容詞

極端的;極度的

EN

The region is experiencing extreme weather conditions this summer.

該地區今年夏天正經歷極端天氣狀況。

Retain

Verb動詞

保持;保留;維持

EN

It is important to retain your receipts for tax purposes.

為了報稅,保留收據係好重要嘅。

Shorten

Verb動詞

縮短;變短

EN

The company decided to shorten the working hours during the heatwave.

公司決定喺熱浪期間縮短工作時間。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 17:45

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中文導讀

Arsenal 借將 Ethan Nwaneri 近期表現搶鏡,喺對陣 Hoffenheim 嘅賽事入面,佢憑藉個人能力迫使對手擺烏龍,協助球隊以 3-2 戲劇性反勝。呢場勝仗展現咗年輕球員喺高壓環境下嘅成長,對 Arsenal 嚟講係重要嘅戰術收穫。另外,La Liga 賽事方面,Athletic Bilbao 以 3-0 大勝 Atlético Madrid,展現出強大嘅進攻火力,令聯賽形勢變得更加緊湊。

European football: Nwaneri forces late own goal to cap dramatic Dortmund comeback
A

Vocabulary 生字

loanee

Noun名詞

借將;被外借嘅球員

EN

The club decided to sign a talented loanee to strengthen the squad for the rest of the season.

球會決定簽入一名有天賦嘅借將,以加強球隊喺剩餘賽季嘅陣容。

comeback

Noun名詞

反勝;捲土重來

EN

The team staged an incredible comeback after trailing by two goals in the first half.

球隊喺上半場落後兩球嘅情況下,上演咗一場不可思議嘅反勝。

thump

Verb動詞

大勝;痛擊

EN

They managed to thump their opponents in the final match, securing a comfortable victory.

佢哋喺最後一場比賽成功大勝對手,取得一場輕鬆嘅勝利。

The Guardian
politics·
5 Sept, 17:26

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中文導讀

Reform UK 黨魁 Nigel Farage 近日捲入海外捐款爭議,被質疑違反政治獻金規例。喺黨大會最後一日,Nigel Farage 公開否認指控,聲稱當時根本冇留意會議內容。呢單醜聞對 Reform UK 嘅誠信同埋未來政壇發展影響深遠,選民同監管機構正密切關注事件會唔會演變成嚴重嘅法律風波,甚至影響該黨喺 Westminster 嘅政治前途。

‘I wasn’t even listening,’ Farage says of donations scandal meeting
A

Vocabulary 生字

controversy

Noun名詞

爭議、爭論

EN

The new policy regarding school uniforms has caused a lot of controversy among parents.

關於校服的新政策在家長之間引起了許多爭議。

maintain

Verb動詞

堅持(某種觀點)、維持

EN

Despite the evidence against him, he continues to maintain his innocence.

儘管有證據對他不利,他仍然堅持自己是無辜的。

funding

Noun名詞

資金、撥款

EN

The local charity is struggling to secure enough funding to keep its community centre open.

這間本地慈善機構正努力爭取足夠的資金,以維持社區中心的運作。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 17:14

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中文導讀

Sunderland 喺對陣 Brentford 嘅賽事中,憑藉 Enzo Le Fée 喺比賽末段射入十二碼,成功追平 1-1,攞走寶貴嘅一分。雖然 Vitaly Janelt 先開紀錄,但 Sunderland 展現出韌力,喺落後情況下成功搶分,對於球隊喺聯賽榜嘅形勢嚟講,呢場和局相當重要,亦證明咗球隊喺關鍵時刻依然保持到競爭力。

Le Fée earns redemption and rescues point for Sunderland at Brentford
A

Vocabulary 生字

Redemption

Noun名詞

救贖;補償;挽回名聲

EN

After making a big mistake at work, he worked extra hours to seek redemption.

喺工作上犯咗大錯之後,佢透過加班嚟尋求補償。

Rescue

Verb動詞

拯救;挽救(局面)

EN

The new marketing strategy helped to rescue the company from bankruptcy.

新嘅營銷策略成功挽救咗間公司,令佢免於破產。

Equalise

Verb動詞

使相等;追平比分

EN

They managed to equalise the score just before the final whistle.

佢哋喺完場哨聲響起前成功追平比分。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 17:13

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 喺新任領隊 Pierre Sage 帶領下,憑藉左翼衛球員嘅出色表現,成功喺對陣 Fulham 嘅賽事中反勝。呢場勝仗對 Pierre Sage 嚟講意義重大,係佢執教後嘅首場勝利。相反,Fulham 喺 Álvaro Arbeloa 領軍下,聯賽至今仍然未開齋,球隊表現備受壓力,後續嘅戰術調整將會係各界關注焦點。

Chilwell seals Crystal Palace comeback win after Mitchell double at Fulham
A

Vocabulary 生字

comeback

Noun名詞

反敗為勝、東山再起

EN

The team made an incredible comeback in the second half to win the match.

球隊喺下半場表現神勇,成功反敗為勝。

manager

Noun名詞

經理、領隊、主管

EN

You should discuss your concerns with the office manager.

你應該同辦公室主管討論你嘅擔憂。

league

Noun名詞

聯賽、聯盟

EN

Our local football league starts again next month.

我哋嘅地區足球聯賽下個月會重新開始。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 17:11

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中文導讀

Tottenham 喺作客 Nottingham Forest 嘅賽事中表現乏力,最終互交白卷。雖然 Neco Williams 曾射入一球,但被球證判定手球在先而入球無效。Tottenham 近期進攻效率明顯下滑,面對防守嚴密嘅對手顯得束手無策,未能取得入球,令球隊喺積分榜上嘅形勢變得更加被動,球迷對球隊嘅進攻表現感到憂慮。

Tottenham fire blanks in draw at Nottingham Forest after Williams goal ruled out
A

Vocabulary 生字

disallow

Verb動詞

(因違規而)判無效、不予承認

EN

The referee decided to disallow the goal because the player was offside.

球證因為球員越位,決定判該入球無效。

drought

Noun名詞

長期缺乏、乾旱(在此指長期未能取得入球或勝利)

EN

The team is hoping to end their long scoring drought in the next match.

球隊希望喺下一場比賽終結佢哋長期未能入球嘅困局。

ruling

Noun名詞

裁決、決定

EN

The committee will make a final ruling on the matter by the end of the week.

委員會將會喺本週結束前,就呢件事作出最終裁決。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 17:03

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中文導讀

Brighton 喺呢場賽事入面表現頑強,憑藉 Luka Vuskovic 喺下半場 71 分鐘入波,成功逼和 Leeds。雖然 Leeds 喺上半場由 Jayden Bogle 先開紀錄,但未能把握擴大領先優勢嘅機會,最終兩隊各得一分。對於關注英格蘭足球賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場波反映出兩隊喺把握力同防守反擊上嘅部署,係近期賽事中相當具參考價值嘅戰術博弈。

Luka Vuskovic rides to the rescue for Brighton as Leeds fail to take chances
A

Vocabulary 生字

strike

Noun名詞

(足球賽事中)射門得分

EN

He scored a brilliant strike from outside the penalty area.

佢喺禁區外射入咗一球精彩嘅入球。

draw

Noun名詞

平手、和局

EN

The match ended in a draw after both teams failed to score in the final minutes.

兩隊喺最後幾分鐘都無法入波,比賽最終以和局收場。

take chances

Phrase片語

把握機會

EN

You need to take your chances when they come, or you might regret it later.

當機會嚟到嘅時候你要好好把握,否則之後可能會後悔。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 17:02

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中文導讀

Manchester City 喺主場 Etihad 迎戰 Coventry,最終憑 Erling Haaland 射入全場唯一入球,以 1-0 小勝對手。呢場賽事反映 Manchester City 喺進攻端依然極具威脅,Erling Haaland 嘅入球能力亦係球隊爭勝嘅關鍵。對於鍾意英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事再次證明 Manchester City 喺聯賽嘅統治力,亦係近期球迷關注嘅焦點賽事。

Haaland edges Manchester City past Coventry as Fernández sparkles on debut
A

Vocabulary 生字

edge

Verb動詞

險勝;以微弱優勢獲勝

EN

Our team managed to edge out the opponents in the final minutes of the match.

我哋隊伍喺比賽最後幾分鐘成功險勝對手。

sparkle

Verb動詞

表現出色;閃耀;充滿活力

EN

The young musician really sparkled during her first public performance.

嗰位年輕音樂家喺佢首次公開演出時表現得非常出色。

debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相;初次登場

EN

She made a successful debut as a professional chef at the new restaurant.

佢喺嗰間新餐廳以專業廚師身份成功首次亮相。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 16:20

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中文導讀

Alpine 車手 Pierre Gasly 喺 Italian GP 爆冷奪得生涯首個桿位,表現令唔少車迷感到驚喜。今次 Alpine 喺排位賽成功壓倒 George Russell 等強敵,展現出極強競爭力。對於一直關注 F1 嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對係近期焦點,亦反映車隊實力隨時有變數,賽事結果變得更加難以預測。

Pierre Gasly takes shock pole for F1 Italian GP as Alpine stun big guns
A

Vocabulary 生字

Shock

Adjective形容詞

令人震驚的、爆冷的

EN

The team's shock victory surprised all the spectators in the stadium.

球隊爆冷勝出,令場內所有觀眾感到驚訝。

Stun

Verb動詞

使震驚、使目瞪口呆

EN

The new policy stunned the local residents during the town hall meeting.

新政策喺居民大會上令當地居民感到震驚。

Competitive

Adjective形容詞

有競爭力的

EN

You need to have a competitive salary package to attract top talent.

你需要提供具競爭力的薪酬待遇,先可以吸引到頂尖人才。

The Guardian
politics·
5 Sept, 16:00

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 正推動擴大地方權力,試圖改變英國長期高度集中嘅政治架構。不過,評論指出呢種改革極具風險,甚至可能引發災難性後果。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場關於 Westminster 同地方政府權力分配嘅博弈,將直接影響未來公共服務同資源分配,值得密切留意呢項政策嘅發展。

Catastrophic dangers await Burnham’s push for English devolution
A

Vocabulary 生字

Catastrophic

Adjective形容詞

災難性的;極其嚴重的

EN

The storm caused catastrophic damage to the coastal town.

這場風暴對沿海城鎮造成了災難性的破壞。

Centralised

Adjective形容詞

中央集權的;集中的

EN

The company has a highly centralised management system where all decisions are made at the headquarters.

這家公司實行高度集權的管理制度,所有決策都在總部做出。

Devolution

Noun名詞

權力下放;移交

EN

Many people believe that the devolution of power to local councils will improve public services.

許多人認為將權力下放給地方議會將能改善公共服務。

The Guardian
news·
5 Sept, 15:45

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中文導讀

Raise the Colours 領袖 Ryan Bridge 近日獲邀出席 Reform UK 黨大會,引起輿論關注。由於 Ryan Bridge 正因涉嫌種族及宗教仇恨騷擾被捕並保釋候查,外界質疑 Reform UK 嘅審查機制。呢件事反映英國政黨喺邀請嘉賓時,點樣平衡言論自由同公眾形象,亦令政界對於極端主義言論嘅容忍度再次成為焦點,值得移英港人留意當地政治生態嘅變化。

Raise the Colours leader given access to Reform UK conference while on bail
A

Vocabulary 生字

Suspicion

Noun名詞

懷疑;嫌疑

EN

The police arrested the man on suspicion of theft.

警方因懷疑該男子盜竊而將其拘捕。

Bail

Noun名詞

保釋

EN

The suspect was released on bail after appearing in court.

該名疑犯在出庭後獲准保釋。

Aggravated

Adjective形容詞

加重的(指罪行因特定因素而變得更嚴重)

EN

He was charged with aggravated assault after using a weapon.

他因使用武器而被控加重襲擊罪。

The Guardian
politics·
5 Sept, 15:00

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中文導讀

英國財政大臣 Rachel Reeves 依家陷入兩難,一方面要面對財政緊縮嘅壓力,另一方面又要回應 Andy Burnham 對於地方發展嘅宏大願景。雖然 Keir Starmer 嘅施政方針充滿雄心,但 John Healey 等內閣成員點樣落實政策,將會係未來觀察重點。呢場關於資源分配同發展策略嘅角力,直接影響英國各區嘅經濟前景,值得移英港人密切留意。

‘The chancellor is in a bind’: is No 11 at odds with Burnham’s big vision?
A

Vocabulary 生字

bind

Noun名詞

困境、兩難局面

EN

I am in a bit of a bind because I have two appointments at the same time.

我依家有啲兩難,因為我有兩個預約撞咗時間。

at odds with

Idiom慣用語

與……不一致、有分歧

EN

His actions are often at odds with what he says.

佢嘅行為往往同佢講嘅嘢唔一致。

ambition

Noun名詞

雄心、抱負

EN

She has the ambition to start her own business within two years.

佢有抱負喺兩年內創立自己嘅生意。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 14:45

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中文導讀

Aston Villa 喺 WSL 開季賽事入面,靠住 Chelsea 球員 Veerle Buurman 擺烏龍,成功以 1-1 逼和對手。雖然 Lauren James 為 Chelsea 先開紀錄,但 Aston Villa 喺落後情況下展現韌力,最終喺客場拎走一分。呢場賽果反映 WSL 各隊實力差距收窄,即使面對強隊,防守穩健加上對手失誤,依然有機會搶分,對關注英國女子足球嘅球迷嚟講,係一個唔錯嘅開季驚喜。

Veerle Buurman’s own goal earns Aston Villa WSL draw at wasteful Chelsea
A

Vocabulary 生字

wasteful

Adjective形容詞

浪費的;(在體育賽事中)未能把握得分機會的

EN

The team lost the match because they were too wasteful in front of the goal.

球隊輸咗場波,因為佢哋喺門前太過浪費機會。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得;確保;成功取得

EN

We managed to secure a table at the popular restaurant by booking two weeks in advance.

我哋成功喺嗰間熱門餐廳訂到枱,全靠提早兩個禮拜預約。

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽;開場節目

EN

The band played a new song as the opener for their concert tour.

樂隊喺巡迴演唱會嘅開場表演入面,唱咗一首新歌。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 14:44

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中文導讀

Newcastle 喺最近一場賽事入面,憑藉 Harvey Barnes 同後備入替嘅 Jacob Ramsey 各入一球,成功喺落後情況下追平 Bournemouth。Bournemouth 近期表現反覆,連續三場賽事喺領先嘅優勢下,因為比賽尾段失守而痛失分數,反映球隊喺保持領先優勢嘅心理質素同防守專注力上,仲有唔少進步空間。

Ramsey caps Newcastle fightback for draw as Bournemouth concede late again
A

Vocabulary 生字

concede

Verb動詞

(在比賽中)失球;讓步;承認失敗

EN

The team worked hard but eventually conceded a goal in the final minute.

球隊努力作戰,但最終喺最後一分鐘失咗一球。

recovery

Noun名詞

恢復;復原;挽回劣勢

EN

The company is showing signs of a strong recovery after a difficult year.

間公司喺經歷困難嘅一年後,正展現出強勁嘅復甦跡象。

running

Adjective形容詞

連續的;接連的

EN

It has been raining for three days running, so we decided to stay indoors.

已經連續落咗三日雨,所以我哋決定留喺室內。

The Guardian
money·
5 Sept, 13:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近期準備出手打擊零售商嘅「假減價」陷阱。好多商戶會先大幅提高標價,再標榜大減價嚟誤導消費者。呢篇報道訪問咗專家,教大家點樣分辨真正嘅折扣,避免墮入消費陷阱。對於移英港人嚟講,學識點樣睇穿呢啲營銷手法,喺英國超市同網購時就可以慳返唔少錢,保障自己嘅消費權益。

Deal or no deal? How to know if the retail price is right
A

Vocabulary 生字

Crack down

Phrasal verb動詞短語

嚴厲打擊、取締或採取強硬措施

EN

The local council decided to crack down on illegal parking in the residential area.

地方議會決定嚴厲打擊住宅區嘅違例泊車。

Genuine

Adjective形容詞

真實的、真正的、非偽造的

EN

It is important to show genuine interest when you are meeting new people.

當你結識新朋友時,表現出真正嘅興趣係好重要嘅。

Constitutes

Verb動詞

構成、組成、被視為

EN

Lack of sleep constitutes a major problem for many students during exam season.

睡眠不足對好多學生嚟講,係考試期間一個主要嘅問題。

The Guardian
news·
5 Sept, 13:00

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中文導讀

Gilly McArthur 近日喺屋企救咗一隻瀕死嘅蜂后 Phoebee,原本以為佢好快會死,點知 Phoebee 竟然奇蹟咁生存落嚟,仲喺屋企周圍飛。呢單新聞之所以引起關注,係因為佢展現咗人類同昆蟲之間意想不到嘅連繫。喺英國生活,好多時都會接觸到大自然,呢個故事提醒大家,只要多一份細心同耐性,即使係微小嘅生命,都可以帶嚟意想不到嘅療癒感同驚喜。

‘I could watch her for hours’: the woman who rescued a bee and created a buzz
A

Vocabulary 生字

rescue

Verb動詞

拯救、營救

EN

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

消防員成功將隻貓從火場入面救出嚟。

bumble

Verb動詞

笨拙地移動、跌跌撞撞地走

EN

The toddler bumbled across the room towards his favorite toy.

個幼兒跌跌撞撞咁行過間房,去攞佢最鍾意嘅玩具。

unexpected

Adjective形容詞

意想不到的、出乎意料的

EN

We had an unexpected visitor at the door this afternoon.

今日下晝我哋屋企門口嚟咗個意想不到嘅訪客。

The Guardian
politics·
5 Sept, 12:26

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中文導讀

英國國防大臣 John Healey 近日警告,由於中東局勢緊張,全球債券收益率升至 18 年高位,經濟面臨巨大壓力。政府正準備迎接一份艱難嘅財政預算案,目標係為國家建立緩衝空間,應對未來嘅不確定性。對於移英港人嚟講,呢份預算案可能直接影響稅務同公共開支,值得密切留意政府點樣平衡財政同經濟穩定。

John Healey warns of tough first budget as Middle East war puts pressure on economy
A

Vocabulary 生字

Buffer

Noun名詞

緩衝物;緩衝區,指用嚟減輕衝擊或提供保障嘅資源或空間

EN

It is wise to keep some savings as a buffer against unexpected expenses.

留一筆儲蓄作為應付突發開支嘅緩衝係好明智嘅做法。

Uncertainty

Noun名詞

不確定性;變數,指對未來情況感到無法預料或缺乏把握

EN

There is a lot of uncertainty about the weather for our outdoor trip this weekend.

我哋呢個週末嘅戶外行程,天氣方面有好多不確定性。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力,指來自環境、經濟或工作上嘅負擔

EN

Rising food prices are putting extra pressure on many families' monthly budgets.

食品價格上漲正為好多家庭嘅每月預算帶嚟額外壓力。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 12:00

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中文導讀

Liverpool 近期經歷管理層大變動,Sporting Director Richard Hughes 正式離任,將會轉投 Al-Hilal。呢個係球會四年內第四次更換呢個關鍵職位,反映球會喺管理架構上持續尋求穩定。對於 Liverpool 嘅球迷嚟講,呢個職位負責球員轉會同長遠發展策略,頻繁更換可能會影響球隊未來嘅陣容規劃同表現,值得大家密切留意。

Liverpool look for new sporting director after Richard Hughes formally leaves
A

Vocabulary 生字

Departure

Noun名詞

離開、出發;亦指職位或崗位的離任

EN

The train's departure was delayed due to heavy snow.

由於大雪,火車嘅出發時間延遲咗。

Formally

Adverb副詞

正式地

EN

The company will formally announce the new policy next week.

公司將會喺下星期正式公佈新政策。

Stable

Adjective形容詞

穩定的、平穩的

EN

It is important to keep your ladder on stable ground before climbing.

爬梯之前,確保梯子放喺穩固嘅地面上係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
politics·
5 Sept, 12:00

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中文導讀

Reform UK 喺黨大會期間,唔少成員對氣候科學抱持懷疑態度,呢種立場喺黨內相當普遍。不過,有趣嘅係,佢哋同時批評 Labour 政府喺應對極端天氣方面表現無能,未能有效保護國民。呢種矛盾嘅態度,反映出英國政治對於氣候政策嘅分歧,亦顯示出氣候議題已經成為影響選民對執政黨評價嘅關鍵因素,值得移英港人留意當地政治風向。

Reform continues to cast doubt on climate science. Do its supporters agree?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scepticism

Noun名詞

懷疑態度;對普遍觀點持保留意見

EN

There is a lot of public scepticism regarding the effectiveness of the new tax policy.

公眾對於新稅務政策嘅成效抱有好多懷疑。

Criticise

Verb動詞

批評;指責

EN

It is common for customers to criticise the slow service at busy restaurants.

顧客批評繁忙餐廳服務緩慢係好常見嘅事。

Protect

Verb動詞

保護;防護

EN

You should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

你應該搽防曬霜嚟保護皮膚免受有害紫外線傷害。

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sport·
5 Sept, 11:00

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中文導讀

近期一項研究再次證實,NFL 球員長期承受嚴重腦部創傷,患上 CTE 嘅風險極高。雖然 NFL 官方一直未有採取實質行動改善,但文章呼籲球迷應該反思,係咪仲要繼續支持呢項以犧牲球員健康為代價嘅運動。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種關於體育道德同公眾健康嘅討論,喺英國社會亦相當常見,值得大家關注。

CTE in football players is a health crisis. It’s time for us to stop watching
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trauma

Noun名詞

創傷(指身體或心理上的嚴重傷害)

EN

The patient is receiving professional therapy to help deal with past emotional trauma.

那位病人正在接受專業治療,以協助處理過去的情緒創傷。

Life-altering

Adjective形容詞

足以改變人生的、影響深遠的

EN

Moving to a new country can be a life-altering experience for many families.

對於許多家庭來說,移居到新國家可能是一次足以改變人生的經歷。

Crisis

Noun名詞

危機

EN

The government is taking urgent measures to address the housing crisis in the city.

政府正採取緊急措施以應對該市的住房危機。

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news·
5 Sept, 11:00

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中文導讀

居於 Glasgow 嘅 Anwar 近日公開批評 Home Office 嘅簽證政策。佢指其患癌嘅親屬 Maryam 曾申請簽證來英尋求治療,但遭到當局拒絕。Anwar 認為若果 Home Office 當初批准申請,Maryam 唔會因為缺乏適切醫療而離世。呢件事再次引發社會對英國移民政策人道立場嘅討論,亦反映出申請簽證過程對急需醫療援助人士嘅困難。

Gaza refugee says sister-in-law ‘would be alive’ if Home Office had let her come to UK
A

Vocabulary 生字

Refuse

Verb動詞

拒絕;回絕

EN

The landlord refused to fix the broken heater in my apartment.

房東拒絕修理我公寓入面壞咗嘅暖爐。

Application

Noun名詞

申請;請求

EN

You should submit your job application before the deadline.

你應該喺截止日期前提交你嘅求職申請。

Appropriate

Adjective形容詞

適當的;合適的

EN

Please wear appropriate clothing for the formal dinner party.

請為呢個正式晚宴穿著合適嘅服裝。

The Guardian
politics·
5 Sept, 10:16

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中文導讀

自 Brexit 後,Sweden 首次披露數據,顯示有 458 名 Britons 被強制遣返或驅逐出境。呢件事引起外界關注,質疑當地對待 UK 公民嘅政策過於強硬。對於移居歐洲嘅港人嚟講,呢類邊境管制政策同居留權問題絕對值得留意,以免因為簽證或居留條件唔符合要求,而面臨類似嘅法律風險。

Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
A

Vocabulary 生字

Deport

Verb動詞

驅逐出境

EN

The government has the authority to deport individuals who violate their visa conditions.

政府有權驅逐違反簽證條件嘅人士出境。

Hardline

Adjective形容詞

強硬的(通常指政策或立場)

EN

The management adopted a hardline approach to deal with the ongoing staff disputes.

管理層採取強硬手段處理持續嘅員工糾紛。

Compliance

Noun名詞

合規、遵守(規則或法律)

EN

You must ensure full compliance with the new regulations to avoid any legal penalties.

你必須確保完全遵守新規定,以避免任何法律罰則。

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news·
5 Sept, 09:57

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中文導讀

Dover 港口近日發生示威,一群身穿黑衫並戴上 balaclavas 嘅示威者堵塞 A20 公路,導致往返港口嘅交通嚴重受阻。Kent Police 已派員到場處理並與示威者溝通。由於 Dover 係英國重要嘅物流樞紐,呢類堵路行動往往會對貨運同跨境交通造成即時影響,移英港人若果需要經該處前往歐洲或處理物流,建議出發前先留意最新交通消息,避免行程受阻。

Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent
A

Vocabulary 生字

balaclava

Noun名詞

頭套;滑雪面罩(只露出眼睛或部分面部的帽子)

EN

It is freezing outside, so you should wear a balaclava to keep your face warm.

出面凍到入骨,你應該戴個頭套嚟保暖。

grind to a halt

Idiom慣用語

(交通或活動)逐漸停頓;陷入癱瘓

EN

Traffic in the city centre ground to a halt after the main bridge was closed for repairs.

主橋因為維修而封閉後,市中心嘅交通陷入癱瘓。

in attendance

Phrase片語

在場;出席(通常指警察、醫護人員等專業人士到場處理事件)

EN

Emergency services were in attendance within minutes of the accident being reported.

意外發生後幾分鐘內,緊急救援人員已經抵達現場。

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sport·
5 Sept, 09:26

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中文導讀

AFL 季後賽戰況激烈,Sydney Swans 喺 Qualifying Final 以 53 分大勝 Brisbane Lions,成功喺瀕臨出局嘅邊緣重振旗鼓。呢場賽事展現咗 Sydney Swans 嘅強大攻力,Charlie Curnow 表現尤其亮眼,個人獨取五球,令原本被睇淡嘅賽季重現生機,亦令 Brisbane Lions 陷入苦戰。

Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season
A

Vocabulary 生字

stun

Verb動詞

使震驚、使目瞪口呆

EN

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

商店突然宣佈結業,令當地社區感到震驚。

revive

Verb動詞

使復甦、使恢復生機

EN

Drinking a cup of hot tea helped to revive my energy after a long walk.

長途步行後,喝一杯熱茶有助於恢復我的體力。

qualifying

Adjective形容詞

資格賽的、有資格的

EN

She passed the qualifying round and moved on to the final stage of the competition.

她通過了資格賽,晉級到比賽的最後階段。

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sport·
5 Sept, 09:14

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中文導讀

前重量級拳王 Andy Ruiz Jr 近日喺 Newark 嘅賽事中,被 Damian Knyba 徹底擊敗。Andy Ruiz Jr 喺比賽中被擊倒,最終以點數大比數落敗。呢場敗仗令佢重返拳壇爭奪冠軍嘅計劃遭受重創,甚至可能係佢職業生涯嘅終點。對於一直關注拳擊運動嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映咗拳壇新舊交替嘅殘酷,亦顯示 Andy Ruiz Jr 嘅狀態已大不如前。

Andy Ruiz Jr’s comeback bid in tatters after sobering defeat to Damian Knyba
A

Vocabulary 生字

comeback

Noun名詞

復出;重返巔峰

EN

The singer is planning a major comeback after a five-year break from the music industry.

那位歌手正計劃在離開樂壇五年後,進行一次重大的復出。

sobering

Adjective形容詞

令人清醒的;發人深省的

EN

It was a sobering experience to see how quickly the situation could change for the worse.

看到情況能如此迅速地惡化,這是一次令人清醒的經歷。

terminal

Adjective形容詞

末期的;致命的;無法挽回的

EN

The company's financial problems proved to be terminal, leading to its eventual closure.

該公司的財務問題被證明是致命的,最終導致其倒閉。

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football·
5 Sept, 08:00

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中文導讀

Arsenal 領隊 Mikel Arteta 近日回應球迷對轉會窗缺乏新球員加盟嘅不滿,佢借鑑前領隊 Arsène Wenger 嘅思維,呼籲球迷唔好只睇短期轉會動作,要學識睇長遠嘅球隊發展。呢種「反向願望清單」嘅心態,反映咗 Mikel Arteta 對現有陣容嘅信心,亦提醒球迷喺足球管理上,穩定性往往比盲目簽人更重要,呢種管理哲學喺英超競爭激烈嘅環境下相當關鍵。

‘Reverse bucket list’: Arteta channels Wenger in defence of Arsenal window
A

Vocabulary 生字

illustrious

Adjective形容詞

傑出的、顯赫的,形容人或事物擁有卓越的成就或聲望。

EN

She has had an illustrious career as a scientist, winning numerous international awards.

作為一名科學家,她擁有顯赫的職業生涯,贏得了無數國際獎項。

predecessor

Noun名詞

前任、前身,指之前擔任同一職位或擔任同一角色的人或事物。

EN

The new manager is trying to improve the systems left by his predecessor.

新經理正嘗試改善他前任留下的系統。

echo

Verb動詞

附和、呼應,指重複他人的觀點或想法,或與之相似。

EN

Many people echoed his concerns about the rising cost of living in the city.

許多人都附和了他對城市生活成本上漲的擔憂。

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football·
5 Sept, 08:00

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中文導讀

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近日面臨重大法律挑戰,事關一宗關於 World Cup 銷售計劃嘅法律訴訟進入「證據開示」階段。呢次調查可能會揭露更多 Fifa 內部運作問題,加上 Donald Trump 對佢嘅支持度似乎有所減退,令 Gianni Infantino 嘅管治地位岌岌可危。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映國際體育組織嘅透明度問題,以及政治勢力點樣影響大型賽事嘅幕後決策,值得持續關注。

Uefa legal case may be beginning of the end for Infantino as Trump’s support evaporates
A

Vocabulary 生字

Discovery

Noun名詞

法律程序中嘅「證據開示」,即訴訟雙方交換證據嘅階段

EN

The lawyers are currently in the discovery phase of the lawsuit.

律師團隊目前正處於訴訟嘅證據開示階段。

Evaporate

Verb動詞

蒸發;指希望、支持或信心逐漸消失

EN

Public confidence in the project began to evaporate after the budget cuts.

喺削減預算之後,公眾對呢個項目嘅信心開始逐漸消失。

Culprit

Noun名詞

罪魁禍首;導致問題嘅人或事物

EN

Poor maintenance is the main culprit behind the frequent equipment failures.

維修保養不足係導致設備頻繁故障嘅罪魁禍首。

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politics·
5 Sept, 07:00

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中文導讀

Reform UK 近期捲入連串財務爭議,被指涉及多項違規指控,包括未公開嘅 500 萬英鎊捐款,以及涉嫌繞過選舉法例嘅計劃。呢類財務透明度問題對 Nigel Farage 領導嘅政黨構成重大政治壓力,亦令公眾質疑其資金來源嘅合法性。作為移英港人,關注呢類政黨財務醜聞有助了解英國政治生態,以及選舉制度點樣監管政黨運作,對理解英國政局發展相當重要。

The two-year trail of financial controversy dogging Reform and Farage
A

Vocabulary 生字

Controversy

Noun名詞

爭議、爭論

EN

The new policy on waste collection has caused a lot of controversy among local residents.

關於垃圾收集嘅新政策喺居民之間引起咗好多爭議。

Undisclosed

Adjective形容詞

未公開的、保密的

EN

The company bought the land for an undisclosed sum of money.

間公司以一筆未公開嘅金額買入咗嗰塊地。

Bypass

Verb動詞

繞過、規避

EN

You can bypass the main road by taking the side street to avoid the traffic jam.

你可以行側邊條街嚟繞過主幹道,避開交通擠塞。

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money·
5 Sept, 07:00

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中文導讀

英國銀行業競爭激烈,近期唔少銀行為咗搶客,紛紛推出現金回贈或者禮品優惠,吸引客戶轉用佢哋嘅往來戶口。雖然呢啲著數睇落好吸引,但作為消費者,轉戶口前必須衡量當中嘅隱藏條款同手續,唔好只係見到錢就心動,要認真考慮轉會係咪真係符合自己嘅理財需要。

A £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Switch

Verb動詞

轉換、更換

EN

I decided to switch to a different mobile network provider to save money on my monthly bill.

我決定轉用另一間流動網絡供應商,以節省每月嘅費用。

Tempting

Adjective形容詞

誘人的、吸引人的

EN

The discount on the new laptop was very tempting, but I decided to wait for a better deal.

嗰部新手提電腦嘅折扣好吸引,但我決定等更好嘅優惠先買。

Current account

Noun名詞

往來戶口(日常支薪及消費用)

EN

You should check the monthly maintenance fee before opening a new current account at the bank.

喺銀行開立新往來戶口前,你應該先檢查清楚每月嘅管理費。

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politics·
5 Sept, 06:00

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中文導讀

《The Guardian》專欄作家 Marina Hyde 近日回應讀者提問,內容涵蓋社會階級、心理健康及政治人物評價。呢類問答環節反映英國媒體點樣透過輕鬆對話,剖析公眾對時政嘅關注。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種專欄係了解英國社會文化、幽默感同埋政治輿論風向嘅好途徑,亦有助適應當地嘅社交話題同價值觀。

How posh are you? Do you have a therapist? What would you say to Trump at a party? Marina Hyde answers readers’ questions
A

Vocabulary 生字

Posh

Adjective形容詞

指上流社會嘅、時髦嘅、講究嘅,通常用嚟形容人嘅背景或者生活方式。

EN

They decided to have dinner at a very posh restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

佢哋決定去一間好高級嘅餐廳食晚餐嚟慶祝週年紀念。

In droves

Idiom慣用語

形容大量嘅人同時出現或做同一件事,即係「成群結隊地」。

EN

People came in droves to visit the new park when it finally opened to the public.

當新公園終於對外開放時,市民都成群結隊咁去參觀。

Query

Verb動詞

對某事提出疑問、質詢或查詢,喺正式場合或書面溝通好常用。

EN

If you have any concerns about your bill, please feel free to query it with the customer service team.

如果你對帳單有任何疑慮,請隨時向客戶服務團隊提出查詢。

The Guardian
football·
5 Sept, 06:00

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中文導讀

England 喺世界盃十六強賽事對陣 Mexico 期間,球證 Alireza Faghani 嘅執法表現備受爭議。England 主帥 Thomas Tuchel 賽後公開批評執法水平不足,令賽事氣氛異常緊張。今次 Alireza Faghani 親自開腔回應,講述當時喺球場內面對極大壓力嘅真實感受,呢篇訪問揭示咗頂級賽事執法背後嘅心理挑戰,亦反映咗足球界對球證執法標準嘅持續爭議。

‘The noise was unbelievable’: the referee’s view of Mexico v England at the World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Officiating

Noun名詞

(體育比賽中的)執法、裁判工作

EN

The team captain complained to the league about the poor officiating during the match.

隊長向聯盟投訴比賽期間糟糕的執法水平。

Fiery

Adjective形容詞

激烈的、充滿火藥味的

EN

The meeting ended in a fiery debate over the new company policy.

會議在關於新公司政策的激烈辯論中結束。

Version

Noun名詞

說法、版本

EN

Everyone has their own version of what happened at the party last night.

對於昨晚派對上發生的事情,每個人都有自己的說法。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 05:26

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中文導讀

網壇傳奇 Serena Williams 同 Venus Williams 近日喺 US Open 女雙首圈賽事中,經過三盤苦戰後遺憾出局。雖然兩位球手喺場上展現出頑強鬥志,但最終喺決勝盤嘅 Tie-break 階段不敵 Maya Joint 同 Chan Hao-ching。呢場賽事對於唔少網球迷嚟講充滿感觸,畢竟兩位姊妹喺職業生涯後期嘅每一次亮相,都象徵住一個時代嘅延續,今次嘅失利無疑令唔少支持者感到惋惜。

Williams sisters’ US Open return ends in heartbreak with third-set tie-break defeat
A

Vocabulary 生字

Heartbreak

Noun名詞

極度傷心、心碎、令人遺憾嘅事

EN

It was a total heartbreak when the team lost the championship in the final minute.

球隊喺最後一分鐘輸咗冠軍,真係令人極度心碎。

Defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、敗仗

EN

She learned a lot from her defeat in the competition and came back stronger.

佢喺比賽中嘅失敗學到好多嘢,之後變得更加強大。

Duo

Noun名詞

二人組、一對

EN

The musical duo will perform at the local community centre this weekend.

呢個音樂二人組將會喺呢個週末去社區中心表演。

The Guardian
news·
5 Sept, 05:00

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中文導讀

Danielle Gillam-Kirton 嘅父母喺 Spain 遇上山火身亡,但最近佢發現警方處理案件時出現嚴重失誤,甚至懷疑當初火化嘅遺骸根本唔係佢父母。呢單慘劇揭示咗跨國調查嘅漏洞,令家屬承受巨大心理創傷,亦反映出處理海外意外時,家屬追討真相嘅困難,值得移英港人關注當地警方同國際司法協作嘅透明度。

‘Then who or what did we cremate?’ Daughter’s horror at finding bones in British wildfire victims’ car
A

Vocabulary 生字

botch

Verb動詞

搞砸、笨手笨腳地做某事

EN

The contractor completely botched the kitchen renovation, leaving the pipes leaking.

承建商徹底搞砸咗廚房裝修,搞到水管漏水。

demand

Verb動詞

強烈要求、索求

EN

The customers demanded a full refund after discovering the product was defective.

顧客發現產品有瑕疵後,強烈要求全額退款。

trauma

Noun名詞

創傷、精神受創

EN

It takes a long time to recover from the emotional trauma of losing a loved one.

從失去摯愛嘅精神創傷中恢復過嚟,需要好長一段時間。

The Guardian
sport·
5 Sept, 00:51

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中文導讀

喺最近嘅 Diamond League 決賽,澳洲選手 Cameron Myers 喺高手雲集嘅 1500 米賽事中脫穎而出,擊敗咗 Olympic champions Jakob Ingebrigtsen 同埋 Cole Hocker。呢場賽事競爭極度激烈,反映咗世界級田徑賽事嘅高水平。另外,pole vaulter Kurtis Marschall 亦表現出色,以 5.82m 嘅成績奪得第三名,為澳洲隊喺 Brussels 嘅賽事畫上完美句號。

Cameron Myers shines in star-studded field to win 1500m at Diamond League final
A

Vocabulary 生字

star-studded

Adjective形容詞

星光熠熠的;由許多名人或頂尖高手組成的

EN

The charity gala was a star-studded event with many famous actors and musicians in attendance.

呢場慈善晚宴星光熠熠,好多著名演員同音樂人都出席咗。

soar

Verb動詞

翱翔;猛增;高飛

EN

The eagle began to soar high above the mountains searching for its prey.

隻鷹開始喺山頂高空翱翔,搜尋緊獵物。

field

Noun名詞

(競賽中的)參賽者群;領域

EN

There is a very strong field of candidates applying for this job position.

有一班實力好強嘅候選人申請緊呢個職位。