Sun, Sep 6· 9月6日

36 stories · 108 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
news·
6 Sept, 22:38

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中文導讀

近期 Portsmouth 有極右翼示威者聚集,起因係有網紅喺網上直播,號召民眾前往港口,試圖阻攔載有尋求庇護者(asylum seekers)嘅旅遊巴離開。呢類針對難民安置嘅示威行動,反映英國社會對移民政策嘅分歧持續加劇,亦令當地治安同公共秩序面臨挑戰,移英港人喺相關地區活動時,建議留意當地交通同治安狀況。

Far-right protesters descend on Portsmouth after small boat arrival
A

Vocabulary 生字

Asylum seeker

Noun名詞

尋求庇護者;指因受迫害而向外國申請居留權嘅人

EN

The government is reviewing the application process for every asylum seeker.

政府正喺度審核每一位尋求庇護者嘅申請程序。

Descend on

Phrasal verb短語動詞

大批湧入;突然到達某地

EN

Thousands of tourists descend on the small town every summer.

每年夏天都有成千上萬嘅遊客湧入呢個小鎮。

Livestream

Verb動詞

直播;透過網絡實時播放影像

EN

She decided to livestream the concert so her friends could watch it from home.

佢決定直播場演唱會,等佢啲朋友可以喺屋企睇。

The Guardian
football·
6 Sept, 22:08

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺對陣 Chelsea 嘅賽事中,雖然早段失守,但球隊隨即展現出極具侵略性嘅進攻節奏,令球迷睇得相當過癮。呢種面對逆境時嘅強勢反擊,唔單止係戰術上嘅調整,更反映出球隊目前嘅士氣同進攻火力,對 Arsenal 嚟講係一個非常正面嘅訊號,亦令球迷對今季表現充滿期待。

Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans
A

Vocabulary 生字

Salvo

Noun名詞

齊射;(比喻)猛烈嘅開場白或攻勢

EN

The politician started his campaign with a salvo of criticisms against the current tax policy.

嗰位政客以一連串對現行稅務政策嘅批評作為佢競選活動嘅開場白。

Breathless

Adjective形容詞

令人屏息嘅;緊張刺激嘅

EN

We watched a breathless finale to the movie that kept us on the edge of our seats.

我哋睇咗套電影令人屏息嘅結局,全程都好緊張。

Response

Noun名詞

回應;反應

EN

The company received a positive response from customers after launching the new product.

間公司推出新產品後,收到顧客正面嘅回應。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 21:16

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中文導讀

Lewis Hamilton 喺 Italian Grand Prix 表現未如理想,賽後只係攞到第六名。佢公開質疑 Ferrari 車隊領隊 Fred Vasseur 嘅比賽策略,並直言自己今季已經無緣爭奪世界冠軍。對於支持者嚟講,呢次賽果反映車隊內部溝通同戰術安排出現明顯分歧,亦令 Lewis Hamilton 對餘下賽季嘅期望變得更加保守。

Lewis Hamilton rules out world title challenge after Italian Grand Prix setback
A

Vocabulary 生字

setback

Noun名詞

挫折、阻礙,指進展過程中遇到嘅困難或倒退

EN

The project faced a major setback when the funding was suddenly cut.

當資金突然被削減時,呢個項目面臨咗重大挫折。

clash

Noun名詞

衝突、碰撞,可以用喺意見不合或者實際嘅物理碰撞

EN

There was a clash of opinions during the meeting regarding the new office policy.

喺會議期間,大家對於新辦公室政策有意見衝突。

strategy

Noun名詞

策略、部署,指為咗達到目標而制定嘅計劃

EN

We need to develop a better strategy to save money for our house deposit.

我哋需要制定一個更好嘅策略,為買樓首期儲錢。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 21:16

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中文導讀

衛冕冠軍 Aryna Sabalenka 喺 US Open 表現強勢,直落兩盤擊敗 Taylor Townsend,順利晉級八強。佢下一場將會對戰 Linda Noskova,後者啱啱經歷一場激戰,以盤數 2-1 淘汰 Marta Kostyuk。Aryna Sabalenka 狀態大勇,係今屆賽事爭標大熱,球迷絕對唔可以錯過佢之後嘅賽事。

Sabalenka battles past Townsend to set up Noskova US Open quarter-final
A

Vocabulary 生字

reigning

Adjective形容詞

現任的;衛冕的

EN

The reigning champion successfully defended her title in the final match.

衛冕冠軍喺決賽成功保住佢嘅頭銜。

straight sets

Noun phrase名詞短語

直落盤數(指未失一盤贏得比賽)

EN

He managed to win the match in straight sets without losing a single game.

佢成功以直落盤數贏咗場比賽,一局都冇輸過。

overcome

Verb動詞

克服;戰勝

EN

She had to overcome many difficulties to finish her degree while working full-time.

佢要克服好多困難,先可以喺全職工作嘅同時完成學位。

The Guardian
football·
6 Sept, 20:52

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺近期賽事展現強大韌性,喺落後嘅情況下反勝 Chelsea。領隊 Mikel Arteta 對球隊表現感到滿意,更揚言 Arsenal 嘅潛力遠不止於此,未來仲有更大進步空間。呢場勝仗唔單止係三分咁簡單,更加係向其他爭標對手發出強烈訊號,證明 Arsenal 絕對有能力喺今季英超爭奪冠軍寶座,球迷絕對可以期待佢哋之後嘅發揮。

‘Exceptional performance’: Arteta hails fightback win and says best yet to come
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exceptional

Adjective形容詞

卓越的、傑出的,指表現遠超一般水平

EN

The student received an award for her exceptional academic performance.

這位學生因其卓越的學術表現而獲得獎項。

Capable

Adjective形容詞

有能力的、能夠勝任的

EN

She is more than capable of managing the project on her own.

她絕對有能力獨自管理這個項目。

Rival

Noun名詞

競爭對手

EN

The two companies have been fierce rivals in the tech industry for years.

這兩間公司多年來一直是科技界激烈的競爭對手。

The Guardian
football·
6 Sept, 19:49

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中文導讀

Everton 喺對陣 Manchester United 嘅比賽中,憑住韌力喺最後關頭逼和對手。領隊 David Moyes 強調,即使轉會市場遇到困難,球隊都唔可以搵藉口,必須搵出解決方案,確保球隊表現唔會受影響。呢種面對逆境唔放棄嘅態度,對於喺英國生活嘅港人嚟講,亦係一種好值得參考嘅職場同生活哲學。

‘No excuses’: Moyes says transfer troubles will not hurt Everton after United draw
A

Vocabulary 生字

resilience

Noun名詞

韌力、適應力,指喺困難或壓力下恢復過嚟嘅能力。

EN

Building resilience is essential for adapting to a new life in a foreign country.

建立韌力對於適應外國新生活至關重要。

excuse

Noun名詞

藉口、推託之詞。

EN

Please stop making excuses for being late to our meetings.

請唔好再為開會遲到搵藉口。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得、爭取到(通常指經過努力後得到某樣嘢)。

EN

She managed to secure a job offer after several rounds of interviews.

經過幾輪面試後,佢成功爭取到一份工作錄取通知。

The Guardian
football·
6 Sept, 19:35

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中文導讀

Manchester City 喺 Women’s Super League 展開衛冕之路,憑藉 Khadija Shaw 梅開二度,最終以 3-1 擊敗 Birmingham。呢場勝仗對 Manchester City 嚟講係一個好開始,展現出佢哋喺新球季爭取蟬聯冠軍嘅決心,對於鍾意睇英國女子足球嘅移英港人嚟講,絕對係值得留意嘅聯賽動態。

Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start
A

Vocabulary 生字

defend

Verb動詞

保衛;衛冕(體育賽事中指保護冠軍頭銜)

EN

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

球隊正努力訓練,希望今年能夠成功衛冕。

double

Verb動詞

使加倍;(體育中)梅開二度,即入兩球

EN

The company decided to double the production to meet the high demand.

公司決定將產量加倍,以應付龐大需求。

league

Noun名詞

聯賽;聯盟

EN

She plays for a local football league every weekend.

佢每個週末都會參加地區足球聯賽。

The Guardian
football·
6 Sept, 19:00

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近期喺前場進攻組合上展現出唔錯嘅潛力,不過球員之間嘅默契仲需要更多時間磨合先可以達到頂尖水平。雖然 Bryan Mbeumo 憑個人能力入波,但 Michael Carrick 對於 Fernandes、Cunha 同埋 Rashford 嘅表現仲有更高要求,期待佢哋喺未來賽事可以發揮出更穩定嘅進攻火花。

Manchester United’s front four show flashes but need more time to become fantastic
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inspiration

Noun名詞

靈感;啟發;鼓舞人心的人或事物

EN

The beautiful scenery provided great inspiration for her new painting.

美麗的風景為她的新畫作提供了極大的靈感。

Fantastic

Adjective形容詞

極好的;精彩的;了不起的

EN

You did a fantastic job on the presentation today.

你今天的簡報做得非常出色。

Stable

Adjective形容詞

穩定的;穩固的

EN

It is important to have a stable internet connection for remote work.

對於遙距工作來說,擁有穩定的網絡連接非常重要。

The Guardian
football·
6 Sept, 18:53

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺 Emirates Stadium 迎戰 Chelsea,開賽僅兩分鐘就失守落後。不過 Arsenal 展現韌力,憑藉 Martin Ødegaard 射入致勝球,最終以 2-1 反勝對手。呢場勝仗對 Arsenal 嚟講相當關鍵,證明球隊喺落後情況下依然有能力扭轉戰局,繼續喺聯賽保持競爭力,對球迷嚟講係一場精彩嘅逆轉勝。

Ødegaard fires winner as Arsenal complete comeback win over Chelsea
A

Vocabulary 生字

recover

Verb動詞

恢復;康復;重新獲得

EN

It takes time to recover from a bad cold.

從重感冒中康復需要時間。

concede

Verb動詞

承認;(比賽中)失球;讓步

EN

The company had to concede that their new product was not as popular as expected.

公司不得不承認他們的新產品不如預期受歡迎。

comeback

Noun名詞

捲土重來;反敗為勝;復出

EN

The team made a great comeback in the second half of the game.

球隊在下半場上演了精彩的反敗為勝。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 18:22

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中文導讀

Vuelta a España 近日賽事氣溫高達 44C,引發選手 Matthew Brennan 強烈不滿,質疑賽會喺極端高溫下堅持比賽嘅安全性。最終 Wout van Aert 贏得縮短後嘅第 15 賽段。呢件事反映體育界對運動員喺氣候變化下,面對極端天氣風險嘅關注,亦帶出賽事主辦方喺保障選手健康與維持賽程之間嘅矛盾。

‘What are we doing?’: Brennan’s anger at racing in 44C heat as Van Aert wins shortened stage
A

Vocabulary 生字

Shorten

Verb動詞

縮短、變短

EN

The company decided to shorten the working hours during the summer months.

公司決定喺夏季期間縮短工作時間。

Extreme

Adjective形容詞

極端的、極度的

EN

You should avoid outdoor activities when the weather conditions are extreme.

當天氣狀況極端時,你應該避免進行戶外活動。

Complain

Verb動詞

投訴、抱怨

EN

If you are unhappy with the service, you have the right to complain to the manager.

如果你對服務感到不滿,你有權向經理投訴。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 18:01

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中文導讀

England 女子板球隊喺 Worcester 對戰 Ireland 嘅第三場 ODI 賽事中,憑藉 Sophia Dunkley 嘅出色表現,成功以 3-0 橫掃對手。雖然 England 喺比賽中段出現 batting collapse,令得分一度陷入危機,但最終仍能穩住陣腳贏出比賽。對於關注英國體育嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場勝利再次展示 England 喺女子板球界嘅統治力,亦係近期值得留意嘅體育焦點。

Sophia Dunkley’s 119 guides England to 3-0 win over Ireland despite batting collapse
A

Vocabulary 生字

collapse

Noun名詞

崩潰、倒塌或突然失敗

EN

The company suffered a sudden financial collapse after the market crash.

嗰間公司喺市場崩盤後,經歷咗突然嘅財政崩潰。

ensure

Verb動詞

確保、保證

EN

Please double-check the flight details to ensure everything is correct.

請再三核對航班資料,以確保一切正確無誤。

disappointing

Adjective形容詞

令人失望的

EN

It was a disappointing result, but we will try harder next time.

呢個結果令人失望,但下次我哋會更加努力。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 17:55

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中文導讀

比利時單車手 Tim Wellens 喺 Tour of Britain 最後一站發力,成功反超前奪得總冠軍。雖然英國車手 Lewis Askey 喺主場爭氣攞到亞軍,但最終都係由 Tim Wellens 贏得賽事。呢場比賽係英國單車界年度盛事,吸引唔少車迷關注,亦反映出歐洲頂尖車手喺英國賽道嘅競爭相當激烈。

Tim Wellens pulls away on last stage to win Tour of Britain
A

Vocabulary 生字

clinched

Verb動詞

成功贏得、最終奪得(通常指經過競爭後)

EN

The team clinched the championship title after a long and difficult season.

嗰支球隊喺經歷漫長而艱難嘅賽季後,最終成功奪得冠軍寶座。

overall

Adjective形容詞

總體的、全面的

EN

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

呢個家居裝修工程嘅總體費用比我哋預期中高。

pull away

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

(在比賽中)加速拋離對手、拉開距離

EN

The runner began to pull away from the rest of the pack in the final lap.

嗰位跑手喺最後一圈開始加速,拋離其他參賽者。

The Guardian
politics·
6 Sept, 17:48

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中文導讀

Andy Burnham 近期推動地方分權,試圖擴大地方政府權力。不過,學者 Steve Leach 同 Colin Copus 喺信件中指出,呢種做法未必能改善管治。佢哋認為盲目擴大地方行政單位,只會令政府變得更疏離,令居民覺得被邊緣化,最終可能得不償失,無法真正提升地方服務效率。

Downside of Burnham’s devolution drive
A

Vocabulary 生字

Devolution

Noun名詞

權力下放;分權

EN

The government is considering the devolution of more powers to local councils to improve public services.

政府正考慮將更多權力下放予地方議會,以改善公共服務。

Anonymous

Adjective形容詞

無特色的;缺乏個人風格的;隱姓埋名的

EN

Living in such a large city can make you feel anonymous and disconnected from your neighbors.

住喺咁大嘅城市,會令你覺得自己好渺小,同鄰居之間亦缺乏連繫。

Excluded

Adjective形容詞

被排除在外的;被拒之門外的

EN

Many elderly people feel excluded from modern society because they struggle to use digital technology.

好多長者覺得自己被現代社會排除在外,因為佢哋難以適應數碼科技。

The Guardian
education·
6 Sept, 17:00

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中文導讀

英國校園對特殊教育需求(SEND)嘅支援需求急增,預計每十個學生就有一個需要 EHCP 支援。地方議會同學校擔心財政負擔過重,加上政府可能調整相關政策,令家長同教育界對未來資源分配感到憂慮。對於移英港人嚟講,若果子女有特殊學習需要,務必留意呢類政策變動,因為呢樣嘢直接影響到學校嘅支援配套同埋申請流程。

Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support
A

Vocabulary 生字

Provision

Noun名詞

提供、供應;(法律或合約的)條款、規定

EN

The school has made special provision for students who need extra help with their reading.

學校已為需要額外閱讀協助的學生作出了特別安排。

Surge

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

急升、激增

EN

There has been a sudden surge in demand for affordable housing in this area.

該地區對可負擔房屋的需求突然激增。

Financial

Adjective形容詞

財務的、金融的

EN

It is important to keep track of your financial records when you start a new business.

當你開始經營新業務時,妥善保存財務記錄非常重要。

The Guardian
education·
6 Sept, 17:00

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中文導讀

英國教育部大臣 Georgia Gould 近日視察 Essex 一間學校,打算將其特殊教育需要(Send)支援模式推廣至全國。目前好多家長都要為子女嘅教育支援四處奔波,政府希望透過呢個藍圖,建立更具包容性嘅體系,令家長未來唔使再為爭取基本支援而疲於奔命,對有特殊教育需要學童嘅家庭嚟講係一個重要嘅政策轉向。

‘Powerful example’: minister looks to Essex school for blueprint to transform Send provision
A

Vocabulary 生字

Provision

Noun名詞

提供、供應;(法律或合約中的)條款、規定

EN

The local council is responsible for the provision of social services to the community.

地方議會負責為社區提供社會服務。

Inclusion

Noun名詞

包容、包含;(將不同背景或能力的人)融入群體

EN

The school promotes social inclusion by encouraging students from different backgrounds to work together.

學校透過鼓勵不同背景嘅學生合作,促進社會共融。

Blueprint

Noun名詞

藍圖、詳細計劃

EN

The team created a new blueprint for the company's expansion over the next five years.

團隊為公司未來五年嘅擴張制定咗一份新藍圖。

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education·
6 Sept, 16:44

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中文導讀

Sheila Cross 係一位喺英國東北部推動女性賦權嘅資深大學就業顧問。呢篇訃聞回顧佢生前點樣透過開辦各類課程,協助女性喺職場發展,打破性別限制。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類報道唔單止係紀念一位教育工作者,更反映咗英國社會點樣透過基層教育,長期推動性別平等同職場多元化,值得我哋去了解呢種社區貢獻精神。

Sheila Cross obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Empower

Verb動詞

賦權;使能夠;增強自信

EN

The training program is designed to empower employees to make their own decisions.

呢個培訓計劃旨在賦予員工自主決策嘅能力。

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read his obituary in the newspaper this morning.

我今朝喺報紙睇到佢嘅訃聞。

Adviser

Noun名詞

顧問;指導老師

EN

You should consult your financial adviser before making any major investments.

喺進行任何重大投資之前,你應該諮詢你嘅財務顧問。

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politics·
6 Sept, 16:42

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中文導讀

Nigel Farage 近期言論引起軒然大波,外界質疑佢嘅政治立場係咪出現重大轉向。呢篇評論分析 Nigel Farage 點樣透過爭議性言論吸引公眾關注,並探討呢種策略對英國政治生態嘅潛在影響。對於移英港人嚟講,理解呢類政治人物嘅言論風格,有助於掌握英國社會輿論嘅脈搏,睇清政壇背後嘅角力。

Long-term allies and verifiable reality must make way for Saving Private Nige
A

Vocabulary 生字

Verifiable

Adjective形容詞

可證實的;可核實的

EN

You should always provide verifiable evidence when making a formal complaint.

當你提出正式投訴時,應該始終提供可證實的證據。

Scandal

Noun名詞

醜聞;引起公憤的事

EN

The company was involved in a financial scandal that ruined its reputation.

該公司捲入了一宗毀掉其聲譽的金融醜聞。

Make way for

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

讓路給;由……取代

EN

The old building was demolished to make way for a new shopping centre.

舊建築被拆除,以騰出空間興建新的購物中心。

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sport·
6 Sept, 16:38

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中文導讀

Mercedes 車手 Kimi Antonelli 喺 Monza 創下驚人紀錄,由第 19 位起步後追,最終贏得 Italian Grand Prix。呢場勝利唔單止係佢個人首個分站冠軍,仲係意大利車手相隔 60 年後再次喺主場奪冠,意義重大,令當地車迷極之興奮,成為近期賽車界焦點。

Antonelli ends Italy’s 60-year wait for home F1 win with Monza triumph from 19th
A

Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的勝利、成就或喜悅

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned triumph after months of preparation.

團隊喺經過幾個月嘅準備後,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

grid

Noun名詞

(賽車)起步排位;網格

EN

The driver managed to move up several places from the back of the grid.

嗰位車手成功由排位最後方追上咗幾個名次。

come back

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

捲土重來、恢復、從劣勢中反擊

EN

It was impressive to see the player come back from a losing position to win the match.

見到嗰位球員由落後位置反敗為勝,真係令人印象深刻。

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football·
6 Sept, 16:22

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中文導讀

Everton 喺補時階段憑藉 Maitland-Niles 嘅精彩入球,喺主場以 2-2 逼和 Manchester United。Manchester United 原本憑 Benjamin Sesko 嘅頭槌領先,但最終未能守住勝果。呢場和局對雙方嚟講都係一場硬仗,亦反映咗英超賽事競爭激烈,任何球隊去到最後一刻都唔可以鬆懈。

Maitland-Niles stunner rescues late point for Everton against Manchester United
A

Vocabulary 生字

Substitute

Noun名詞

後備球員、替補者

EN

The coach decided to bring on a substitute to freshen up the team in the second half.

教練決定喺下半場換入一名後備球員,為球隊注入活力。

Thrilling

Adjective形容詞

令人興奮的、緊張刺激的

EN

We watched a thrilling movie that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.

我哋睇咗一套緊張刺激嘅電影,由頭到尾都令我哋坐立難安。

Secure

Verb動詞

獲得、確保

EN

It is important to secure a good job before moving to a new city.

喺搬去新城市之前,搵到一份好工係好重要嘅。

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football·
6 Sept, 16:16

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中文導讀

Jamie Vardy 喺離開 Cremonese 後,近期以自由身身份加盟 Championship 球隊 Burnley。雖然 Jamie Vardy 嘅媒體事業發展得唔錯,但佢依然選擇繼續球員生涯。對於 Burnley 嚟講,呢位經驗豐富嘅前鋒加盟,有望為球隊嘅進攻線注入新動力,改善目前喺聯賽掙扎嘅局面,係近期球壇值得關注嘅轉會消息。

Jamie Vardy takes party to Burnley after signing deal with Championship strugglers
A

Vocabulary 生字

Free agent

Noun名詞

自由身球員;指合約期滿或未有合約在身,可以自由轉會嘅運動員。

EN

The talented midfielder is currently a free agent and is looking for a new club to join.

呢位天賦異稟嘅中場球員目前係自由身,正喺度搵緊新球會加盟。

Struggler

Noun名詞

掙扎者;喺比賽或競爭中處於劣勢、表現欠佳嘅隊伍或個人。

EN

The team is a known struggler in the league, often fighting to avoid relegation every season.

呢支隊伍係聯賽中出名嘅掙扎球隊,每季都要為咗避免降班而苦戰。

Burgeoning

Adjective形容詞

迅速發展嘅;萌芽中嘅;形容事物正處於快速增長或擴張嘅階段。

EN

She is focusing on her burgeoning career in graphic design while studying part-time.

佢一邊兼職讀書,一邊專注發展自己喺平面設計方面迅速成長嘅事業。

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sport·
6 Sept, 16:00

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中文導讀

Brisbane Lions 喺近期賽事表現自滿,結果被 Swans 展現出嘅鬥志擊敗。主教練 Chris Fagan 賽前已經提醒球員賽事將會非常艱難,但佢認為球員並未聽入耳。呢場賽事反映出喺體育競技入面,心態往往比實力更決定勝負,過分自信往往係失敗嘅開端,對於移英港人嚟講,亦係職場或生活上一個值得借鏡嘅教訓。

The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil
A

Vocabulary 生字

complacent

Adjective形容詞

自滿的;自鳴得意的

EN

We cannot afford to be complacent about our safety standards at work.

我哋唔可以對工作場所嘅安全標準掉以輕心,感到自滿。

turmoil

Noun名詞

混亂;動盪;騷動

EN

The company has been in a state of turmoil since the management changed.

自從管理層變動後,間公司一直處於混亂狀態。

sink in

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

被完全理解;被領悟

EN

It took a few minutes for the news of the promotion to sink in.

我花咗幾分鐘先真正消化同領悟到升職呢個消息。

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football·
6 Sept, 15:03

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中文導讀

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近日宣佈會喺選舉中尋求連任。雖然佢近期面對極大壓力,甚至被要求辭職,但佢依然堅持參選。呢個決定引起唔少爭議,因為外界一直質疑佢嘅領導能力同埋 Fifa 內部嘅管治問題。對於關注國際體壇嘅移英港人嚟講,Gianni Infantino 嘅去留將會直接影響未來國際足球賽事嘅發展方向,值得大家持續關注。

Embattled Fifa president Infantino declares intention to stand for re-election
A

Vocabulary 生字

embattled

Adjective形容詞

處於困境的、四面楚歌的

EN

The embattled manager is trying to save his reputation after the project failed.

嗰位處於困境嘅經理正嘗試喺項目失敗後挽救自己嘅聲譽。

declare

Verb動詞

宣佈、聲明

EN

The company declared that they would be closing all retail stores by the end of the year.

公司宣佈佢哋將會喺年底前關閉所有零售店。

intention

Noun名詞

意圖、打算

EN

It is my intention to finish my degree before I start looking for a full-time job.

我打算喺搵全職工作之前完成我嘅學位。

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football·
6 Sept, 14:40

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中文導讀

Birmingham 同 Wolves 喺呢場打吡戰各不相讓,最終以 2-2 和局收場。雖然 Wolves 兩度領先,但 Birmingham 憑藉 Jackson Tchatchoua 嘅烏龍球成功搶分。對於 Birmingham 嚟講,Armstrong 錯失咗絕佳入球機會,令球隊未能全取三分,呢場賽果對雙方喺聯賽榜嘅部署都有唔少影響,值得球迷關注。

Armstrong spurns golden chance to win derby as Birmingham and Wolves draw
A

Vocabulary 生字

spurn

Verb動詞

拒絕、摒棄(尤指傲慢地或不屑地拒絕)

EN

She decided to spurn his offer of help because she wanted to finish the project on her own.

佢決定拒絕佢嘅幫助,因為佢想自己一個人完成個項目。

grab

Verb動詞

抓取、奪取(常用於體育賽事中搶分或爭取機會)

EN

We managed to grab a seat on the train just before the doors closed.

我哋喺車門閂之前,成功搶到火車上面嘅位。

shocking

Adjective形容詞

令人震驚的、極差的

EN

The service at the restaurant was shocking, and we had to wait for over an hour for our food.

嗰間餐廳嘅服務質素極差,我哋要等超過一個鐘先有嘢食。

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sport·
6 Sept, 13:05

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中文導讀

加拿大運動員 Kalie McCrystal 近日喺阿爾卑斯山進行訓練期間失蹤。佢當時正為挑戰 Matterhorn 嘅紀錄做準備,目前搜救行動仍然進行中。呢類極限運動雖然充滿挑戰,但喺高海拔山區訓練風險極高,尤其係天氣變幻莫測,對於熱衷戶外活動嘅移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞提醒大家喺英國郊野遠足或進行體育訓練時,必須時刻評估環境安全,唔好低估大自然嘅威力。

Canadian skyrunner goes missing during training session for Matterhorn record attempt
A

Vocabulary 生字

Preparation

Noun名詞

準備工作

EN

Proper preparation is essential before you start a long-distance hike.

喺開始長途遠足之前,做好適當嘅準備工作係好重要嘅。

Attempt

Noun名詞

嘗試、企圖

EN

He made a second attempt to pass the driving test after failing the first one.

佢喺第一次唔合格之後,進行咗第二次考車牌嘅嘗試。

Missing

Adjective形容詞

失蹤的、遺失的

EN

The police are searching for a missing person who was last seen near the park.

警方正喺度搜尋一名最後喺公園附近出現嘅失蹤人士。

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sport·
6 Sept, 12:46

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中文導讀

英國賽車手 Ollie Millroy 喺 China GT 賽事期間發生嚴重車禍,座駕起火。幸好對手 Loek Hartog 反應極快,喺危急關頭將佢救出。Ollie Millroy 事後公開表示,如果唔係 Loek Hartog 奮不顧身咁救人,佢條命可能已經冇咗。呢單新聞除咗講賽車安全,更體現咗運動員之間超越勝負嘅互助精神,喺賽車界傳為佳話。

Ollie Millroy says he owes his life to heroic rival who pulled him from burning car at China GT
A

Vocabulary 生字

heroic

Adjective形容詞

英勇的;有英雄氣概的

EN

The firefighters made a heroic effort to save the house from the flames.

消防員英勇地嘗試拯救那間被火焰吞噬的房子。

quick-thinking

Adjective形容詞

反應敏捷的;機智的

EN

Thanks to her quick-thinking, she managed to avoid the accident.

多虧她反應敏捷,成功避開了那場意外。

owe

Verb動詞

欠(債);把……歸功於

EN

I owe my success to the support of my family.

我將我的成功歸功於家人的支持。

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news·
6 Sept, 12:20

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中文導讀

Easdale 近日舉辦咗世界打水漂錦標賽,吸引超過 400 位參賽者喺強風下較量。呢項賽事之所以備受關注,係因為上年曾經爆出過作弊醜聞,令賽事公平性成為焦點。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類充滿地方特色嘅傳統活動,唔單止係體驗英國社區文化嘅好機會,亦反映咗英國人對體育競技規則嘅重視,即使係呢類趣味賽事都唔例外。

Rock stars trade throws as Scottish isle hosts world stone skimming championship
A

Vocabulary 生字

competitor

Noun名詞

參賽者、競爭對手

EN

There are over fifty competitors signed up for the local marathon this weekend.

今個週末有超過五十位參賽者報名參加本地馬拉松。

scandal

Noun名詞

醜聞、引起公憤嘅事

EN

The company faced a major scandal after it was revealed they had been overcharging customers.

間公司被揭發一直向客戶超額收費,隨即面臨重大醜聞。

host

Verb動詞

主辦、舉辦

EN

Our community centre will host a charity event to raise funds for the library.

我哋嘅社區中心將會舉辦一場慈善活動,為圖書館籌款。

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politics·
6 Sept, 12:12

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中文導讀

Reform UK 近期捲入海外捐款爭議,Nigel Farage 承認事件觀感欠佳,但強調政黨並無違法。Robert Jenrick 亦為政黨辯護,指一直有跟足法律程序。目前 Met police 正考慮是否展開調查。呢單新聞反映英國政壇對政治獻金來源嘅審查愈趨嚴格,移英港人若關注英國政局,應留意呢類資金透明度問題會點樣影響政黨公信力。

Farage says overseas donation row ‘looks bad’ but denies Reform broke law
A

Vocabulary 生字

Protocol

Noun名詞

禮儀、協議、規程

EN

You must follow the safety protocol when working in the laboratory.

喺實驗室工作時,你必須遵守安全規程。

Investigation

Noun名詞

調查

EN

The company launched an internal investigation into the missing funds.

公司針對款項失蹤一事展開咗內部調查。

Deny

Verb動詞

否認、拒絕承認

EN

He continues to deny all the allegations made against him.

佢繼續否認所有針對佢嘅指控。

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politics·
6 Sept, 11:47

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中文導讀

近日有示威者喺 Dover 進行反移民示威,期間有人身穿黑衣並戴上口罩。英國 Business Secretary 對此表示強烈譴責,認為呢種行為唔係英國社會所樂見。呢單新聞反映咗英國政府對於街頭示威活動嘅底線,以及當局點樣看待呢類帶有挑釁性質嘅裝束,對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地對公眾集會嘅輿論風向相當重要。

Black-clad Dover protesters condemned for ‘dressing up in costumes’ by minister
A

Vocabulary 生字

Condemn

Verb動詞

譴責;強烈反對

EN

The local council condemned the act of vandalism in the public park.

地方議會譴責咗喺公園入面嘅破壞公物行為。

Masked

Adjective形容詞

戴住面具或口罩嘅;隱蔽嘅

EN

The masked figure disappeared into the crowd before anyone could identify them.

嗰個戴住面具嘅人喺人羣入面消失咗,冇人認得出佢係邊個。

Protester

Noun名詞

示威者;抗議者

EN

The protesters gathered peacefully to voice their concerns about the new housing policy.

示威者和平聚集,表達佢哋對新房屋政策嘅憂慮。

The Guardian
politics·
6 Sept, 11:02

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中文導讀

Reform UK 發言人 Zia Yusuf 近日喺社交平台針對 Camden council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali 嘅言論,被政府官員批評係赤裸裸嘅種族歧視。呢件事引起政界關注,亦令 Reform UK 內部出現分歧。作為移英港人,呢類涉及種族議題嘅爭議,反映英國政壇對多元文化同種族歧視嘅敏感度,值得大家留意英國社會對呢類言論嘅底線同反應。

Zia Yusuf’s post about Camden council leader is ‘straightforward racism’, says minister
A

Vocabulary 生字

Criticism

Noun名詞

批評、指責

EN

The new policy faced a lot of criticism from the public.

呢項新政策面臨公眾大量批評。

Refugee

Noun名詞

難民

EN

The charity provides support and shelter for every refugee in need.

呢間慈善機構為有需要嘅難民提供支援同棲身之所。

Straightforward

Adjective形容詞

直接的、坦率的、簡單明瞭的

EN

The instructions for the appliance were clear and straightforward.

呢部電器嘅說明書清晰易明。

The Guardian
politics·
6 Sept, 09:00

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中文導讀

London市長選舉戰況激烈,現任市長Sadiq Khan雖然佔據優勢,但Tories同Reform正積極部署,試圖透過政策吸引Labour選民轉向,力求打破Sadiq Khan嘅連任之路。呢場選舉唔單止係地方事務,更被視為英國政壇風向標,反映緊選民對現行政策嘅不滿同埋對右翼路線嘅接受程度,值得移英港人密切關注。

London mayoral contenders limber up for a race that is Sadiq Khan’s to lose
A

Vocabulary 生字

contender

Noun名詞

競爭者、參賽者

EN

She is a strong contender for the promotion because of her excellent performance.

憑藉出色嘅表現,佢係呢個升職機會嘅有力競爭者。

incumbent

Noun名詞

現任者

EN

The incumbent will face a tough challenge from the younger candidates in the upcoming election.

喺嚟緊嘅選舉入面,現任者將會面臨年輕候選人嘅嚴峻挑戰。

unseat

Verb動詞

使下台、奪取席位

EN

The opposition party is working hard to unseat the current leader.

反對黨正努力爭取令現任領導人下台。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 08:00

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中文導讀

英國網球場數量近年持續減少,三年內消失咗約 200 個場地。與此同時,新興運動 Padel 嘅設施數量卻呈指數級增長。雖然網球場總數目前仍然遠超 Padel 場地,但呢個趨勢反映緊英國體育設施嘅轉型。對於鍾意打波嘅移英港人嚟講,未來想搵網球場可能會變得更難,亦反映出社區運動空間嘅競爭正變得越嚟越激烈。

England losing tennis courts as number of padel facilities rises exponentially
A

Vocabulary 生字

exponentially

Adverb副詞

指數級地;極快地(形容增長速度非常驚人)

EN

The demand for online grocery delivery has grown exponentially over the past few years.

網上買餸嘅需求喺過去幾年呈指數級增長。

facility

Noun名詞

設施;場所(指為特定用途而設嘅建築或設備)

EN

The local council is planning to build a new sports facility for the community.

地方議會正計劃為社區興建一個新嘅體育設施。

outnumber

Verb動詞

數量超過;比……多

EN

In this office, the female employees significantly outnumber the male employees.

喺呢間辦公室入面,女性員工嘅數量遠超男性員工。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 08:00

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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

紐西蘭欖球傳奇 Jonah Lomu 喺 1995 年 Rugby World Cup 一戰成名,但呢位體壇巨星背後承受住巨大壓力,健康狀況亦隨之惡化。最近推出嘅紀錄片深入剖析 Jonah Lomu 喺成名後面對嘅心理負擔同健康挑戰,揭示光環背後鮮為人知嘅一面,值得大家重新審視職業運動員嘅身心健康議題。

‘It was tough to be Jonah Lomu’: new film sheds light on late All Blacks hero
A

Vocabulary 生字

shed light on

Phrasal verb片語動詞

揭示、闡明某事,令事情變得更清晰易明

EN

The new report sheds light on the causes of the recent economic downturn.

呢份新報告揭示咗近期經濟下滑嘅原因。

take its toll

Idiom慣用語

造成損害、產生負面影響

EN

Working long hours every day will eventually take its toll on your health.

每日長時間工作最終會對你嘅健康造成損害。

worsen

Verb動詞

惡化、變差

EN

The weather is expected to worsen by the evening, so please stay indoors.

預計天氣喺傍晚會轉差,所以請留喺室內。

The Guardian
politics·
6 Sept, 07:00

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中文導讀

Labour 國防委員會主席 Tan Dhesi 近日指出,鑑於 Falklands 主權爭議持續,英國政府必須將國防開支提升至 GDP 嘅 3%。佢認為面對國際威脅,英國唔可以再拖延軍費撥款,呢個訴求反映咗 Westminster 對當前地緣政治風險嘅憂慮,亦顯示國防預算將會係 Keir Starmer 政府未來施政嘅重要議題。

Falklands row shows urgent need to commit to 3% target, says Labour defence committee chair
A

Vocabulary 生字

urgent

Adjective形容詞

緊急的、迫切的

EN

It is urgent that we finish this project before the deadline.

我哋必須喺限期前完成呢個項目,情況好緊急。

commit

Verb動詞

承諾、投入(資源或時間)

EN

The company decided to commit more funds to staff training.

公司決定投入更多資金喺員工培訓上面。

crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要的、關鍵的

EN

Good communication is crucial for a successful relationship.

良好嘅溝通對於一段成功嘅關係嚟講係至關重要。

The Guardian
money·
6 Sept, 07:00

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中文導讀

每年九月係英國學生貸款發放高峰期,涉及金額高達 26 億英鎊。騙徒睇準學生對貸款程序嘅焦慮,透過偽冒訊息進行詐騙。對於移英港人家庭嚟講,若果子女正準備入讀大學,務必提醒佢哋提高警覺,切勿點擊任何不明連結,亦唔好輕易透露銀行戶口資料,以免墮入騙徒陷阱,令學費同生活費化為烏有。

The student loan scam looking to dupe already anxious students
A

Vocabulary 生字

dupe

Verb動詞

欺騙、愚弄

EN

He was duped into buying a fake watch for a high price.

佢俾人呃咗,用高價買咗隻假錶。

anxious

Adjective形容詞

焦慮的、擔心的

EN

Many people feel anxious before their first day at a new job.

好多人喺新工返第一日之前都會感到焦慮。

scam

Noun名詞

詐騙、騙局

EN

Be careful of any email that asks for your password; it could be a scam.

要小心任何要求你提供密碼嘅電郵,嗰個可能係詐騙。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 05:07

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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

Wallabies 喺近期賽事表現反覆,防守雖然一度建立優勢,但因為進攻執行力不足,最終未能擊敗 Argentina。主教練 Les Kiss 認為球隊雖然有明顯弱點,但唔需要過分悲觀,強調會專注改善細節,避免將失利演變成災難性嘅心理負擔,繼續調整陣容備戰。

Wallabies’ key weakness lets Argentina off the hook, but Les Kiss won’t ‘catastrophise it’
A

Vocabulary 生字

catastrophise

Verb動詞

將事情想得過分嚴重或悲觀

EN

Try not to catastrophise when you make a small mistake at work; it is just a learning opportunity.

當你喺工作上犯咗小錯,唔好將件事諗得太嚴重;呢個只係一個學習機會。

execution

Noun名詞

執行、實行(指完成任務嘅過程或技巧)

EN

The plan was excellent, but the execution was poor due to a lack of communication.

個計劃本身好完美,但由於溝通不足,執行過程做得好差。

weakness

Noun名詞

弱點、缺點

EN

Identifying your own weakness is the first step toward self-improvement.

搵出自己嘅弱點係自我提升嘅第一步。

The Guardian
sport·
6 Sept, 01:05

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中文導讀

澳洲欖球隊 Wallabies 喺 Argentina 嘅系列賽入面,雖然最後一場只係打成平手,但憑住之前累積嘅優勢,成功拎到歷史性嘅系列賽冠軍。呢場比賽對 Wallabies 嚟講意義重大,因為係佢哋首次喺 Argentina 嘅土地上贏得系列賽。雖然教練 Les Kiss 對未能喺最後一場取勝感到可惜,但球隊整體表現依然強勢,成功延續咗佢執教以嚟嘅不敗紀錄,展現出極高嘅競爭力。

Wallabies fight out draw with Argentina to clinch series as Les Kiss remains unbeaten
A

Vocabulary 生字

clinch

Verb動詞

成功取得、鎖定(勝利、合約或目標)

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鎖定冠軍寶座。

historic

Adjective形容詞

歷史性的、具有重大歷史意義的

EN

It was a historic moment when the two countries signed the peace treaty.

當兩國簽署和平條約嗰陣,係一個歷史性嘅時刻。

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未嘗敗績的、不敗的

EN

She has remained unbeaten in all her matches throughout this entire season.

佢喺成個賽季入面,所有比賽都保持不敗。