Tue, Sep 8· 9月8日

47 stories · 141 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 22:18

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中文導讀

Real Madrid 喺呢場 Champions League 大戰入面,憑住開賽 23 分鐘內連入兩球,最終以 2-1 險勝 Inter。雖然 Inter 之後由 Carlos Augusto 追返一球,但依然無力回天。呢場波除咗係兩支勁旅嘅對決,亦因為 Jose Mourinho 嘅背景而備受關注,係近期歐洲球壇相當具話題性嘅賽事。

Real Madrid cling on to beat Inter on Mourinho’s big Champions League night
A

Vocabulary 生字

cling on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

艱難地維持、死守(優勢或位置)

EN

The team managed to cling on to their lead until the final whistle.

嗰支球隊成功死守領先優勢直到完場哨聲響起。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得、確保(通常指經過努力後得到某樣嘢)

EN

She worked hard to secure a place at the university of her choice.

佢好努力咁爭取到心儀大學嘅入學資格。

pull back

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

追回(比分)、挽回劣勢

EN

It was difficult to pull back after falling behind by two goals in the first half.

上半場落後兩球之後,要追返比分係好困難嘅事。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 22:08

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中文導讀

Manchester City 喺歐聯賽事表現強勢,憑藉 Erling Haaland 喺下半場梅開二度,以 2-0 擊敗 Porto。雖然比賽期間雙方球員情緒一度激動,出現爭執,但 Manchester City 最終成功穩住勝局,為今屆賽事攞到理想開局。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場波展示咗 Manchester City 喺歐洲賽場嘅爭標實力,值得留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

Haaland double gives Manchester City ideal Champions League start in Porto
A

Vocabulary 生字

flare

Verb動詞

(情緒或衝突)突然爆發、加劇

EN

Tempers flared during the meeting when the team could not agree on the budget.

當團隊無法就預算達成共識時,會議期間大家嘅情緒變得好激動。

ideal

Adjective形容詞

理想的、完美的

EN

This quiet neighbourhood is the ideal place to raise a family.

呢個寧靜嘅社區係養育小朋友嘅理想地方。

double

Noun名詞

兩倍、雙重(喺體育賽事中指單場入兩球)

EN

She scored a double in the final match to help her team win the trophy.

佢喺決賽入咗兩球,協助球隊贏得獎盃。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 22:07

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中文導讀

Newcastle 喺 Carabao Cup 賽事中,憑藉 Joe Willock 喺比賽末段嘅入球,以 1-0 險勝 Millwall,成功晉級第四圈。呢場勝仗對 Newcastle 嚟講相當關鍵,顯示球隊喺盃賽保持競爭力,亦為球迷帶來唔少驚喜,證明球隊陣容深度足以應付高強度嘅淘汰賽。

Newcastle progress as Joe Willock strikes late to see off Millwall
A

Vocabulary 生字

progress

Verb動詞

晉級、進展、前進

EN

Our team managed to progress to the final round of the competition.

我哋隊伍成功晉級到比賽嘅最後一輪。

strike

Verb動詞

擊中、射門、突擊

EN

He managed to strike the ball into the corner of the net.

佢成功將個波射入網角。

see off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

擊敗、送走、解決(對手)

EN

The local team managed to see off their rivals in a very close match.

主隊喺一場好緊湊嘅比賽中成功擊敗對手。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 21:17

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中文導讀

衛冕冠軍 Aryna Sabalenka 喺 US Open 展現強大韌性,喺決勝盤一度落後 4-2 嘅劣勢下,成功反勝 Linda Noskova 殺入四強。呢場勝仗證明 Aryna Sabalenka 喺高壓環境下依然可以保持冷靜,係佢爭取蟬聯冠軍嘅重要一步,亦反映出頂尖運動員點樣喺逆境中調整心態,反敗為勝。

Sabalenka shows fighting spirit to deny Noskova and reach US Open semis
A

Vocabulary 生字

defending

Adjective形容詞

衛冕的;防守的

EN

The defending champion won the gold medal again this year.

衛冕冠軍今年再次贏得金牌。

limit

Noun名詞

極限;限度

EN

You should know your physical limit before starting a new exercise routine.

喺開始新嘅運動計劃之前,你應該要了解自己嘅體能極限。

reach

Verb動詞

到達;達成

EN

We need to reach a decision by the end of the meeting.

我哋需要喺會議結束前達成共識。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 20:13

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中文導讀

近日英國極右翼示威活動頻繁,引發社會關注。Whitehall 官員要求警方加強情報搜集工作,以應對潛在衝突。與此同時,當局亦正檢討為何現行法例中,針對示威者戴口罩嘅限制措施未被有效執行。呢件事反映政府正尋求更嚴厲手段,去控制示威現場嘅秩序,移英港人喺參與或經過相關地區時,務必留意當地治安狀況同埋警方嘅最新指引。

Far-right port protests: police told to improve intelligence gathering
A

Vocabulary 生字

Intelligence

Noun名詞

情報;資訊

EN

The security team gathered intelligence to prevent potential threats at the event.

保安團隊搜集情報,以防止活動期間出現潛在威脅。

Clamp down

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

嚴厲取締;打擊

EN

The local council decided to clamp down on illegal parking in the city centre.

地方議會決定嚴厲取締市中心嘅非法泊車行為。

Demonstration

Noun名詞

示威;遊行

EN

There will be a peaceful demonstration in the park this afternoon.

今午公園會有一個和平示威活動。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 20:00

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中文導讀

England 嘅板球隊近期經歷咗唔少場外風波,包括球員深夜飲酒事件,令球隊形象受損。加上球隊正處於調整期,急需喺對陣 Pakistan 嘅賽事中重拾狀態。今次賽事唔單止係技術嘅比拼,更加係 England 球隊挽回公眾信心嘅關鍵一戰,兩隊都面對緊各自嘅內部問題,呢場比賽對雙方嚟講都係一場唔輸得嘅硬仗。

England seek calm end to chaotic Test summer against penitent Pakistan
A

Vocabulary 生字

Penitent

Adjective形容詞

後悔的、懺悔的

EN

He looked truly penitent after realizing he had hurt his friend's feelings.

當他意識到自己傷害了朋友的感情後,看起來真的很後悔。

Chaotic

Adjective形容詞

混亂的、無秩序的

EN

The morning commute was chaotic due to the unexpected train delays.

由於火車意外延誤,早上的通勤過程非常混亂。

Reboot

Noun名詞

重新啟動、重啟

EN

The company decided that a complete brand reboot was necessary to attract younger customers.

公司認為有必要進行徹底的品牌重啟,以吸引更年輕的客戶。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 19:54

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中文導讀

Aston Villa 喺今場 Champions League 賽事表現出色,憑藉 John McGinn、Emiliano Buendía 同埋 Nicholas Jackson 嘅入球,以 3-2 擊敗 Club Brugge。呢場勝利對 Aston Villa 嚟講意義重大,反映球隊喺歐洲頂級賽事嘅競爭力持續提升,亦為球迷帶嚟唔少驚喜,證明佢哋絕對有能力喺呢個高水平舞台爭取佳績。

First-half treble powers Aston Villa to Champions League win at Club Brugge
A

Vocabulary 生字

secure

Verb動詞

獲得、確保(某樣嘢)

EN

We managed to secure a table at the popular restaurant for dinner.

我哋成功喺呢間熱門餐廳訂到枱食晚餐。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利

EN

The team celebrated their hard-earned victory after the final whistle.

球隊喺完場哨聲響起後,慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、開場表演

EN

I am really looking forward to the season opener this weekend.

我好期待呢個週末嘅賽季首場比賽。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 19:38

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中文導讀

Arsenal 近日前往 Naples 準備歐聯賽事時,因為空中交通混亂導致航班延誤,令球隊抵達當地酒店嘅時間大受影響,甚至被迫取消賽前記者會。雖然球隊行程受阻,但 Jurriën Timber 傷癒復出並隨隊出征,對球隊陣容調動係一個重要消息。呢類航空交通延誤喺英國機場偶有發生,移英港人外遊時亦要留意航班狀況。

Air traffic chaos delays Arsenal flight to Naples for Champions League
A

Vocabulary 生字

Chaos

Noun名詞

混亂、無秩序狀態

EN

The heavy snow caused total chaos at the train station this morning.

大雪導致今朝火車站陷入一片混亂。

Delay

Verb動詞

延誤、推遲

EN

I am sorry to inform you that our meeting will be delayed by thirty minutes.

好抱歉通知你,我哋嘅會議將會延遲三十分鐘。

Squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組(常用於運動隊伍)

EN

The coach has selected a strong squad for the upcoming tournament.

教練已經為即將到來嘅錦標賽選定咗一支強大嘅隊伍。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 19:27

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中文導讀

University of Iowa 一名三年級學生,最近喺 marching band 表演前因極端高溫暈倒,導致嚴重腦損傷,最終需要拔喉。呢單悲劇反映出喺極端天氣下進行戶外活動嘅風險,亦提醒大家喺英國夏天進行體育活動時,必須時刻留意身體狀況,預防中暑,避免類似嘅不幸事件發生。

Iowa marching band member taken off life support after collapse in extreme heat
A

Vocabulary 生字

collapse

Verb動詞

突然倒下、暈倒

EN

The runner started to feel dizzy and nearly collapsed during the marathon.

嗰位跑手喺馬拉松期間開始覺得頭暈,差啲暈低。

severe

Adjective形容詞

嚴重的、劇烈的

EN

The region is suffering from a severe shortage of water this summer.

呢個地區今年夏天正面臨嚴重嘅缺水問題。

performance

Noun名詞

表演、演出

EN

We are planning to watch a live music performance at the local community centre this weekend.

我哋計劃今個週末去社區中心睇現場音樂表演。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 19:04

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中文導讀

United Utilities 近期因為喺 Lancashire 海岸排放未經處理污水,被法庭重罰 100 萬英鎊。呢次事件發生喺 2023 年 6 月,污水污染咗七個泳灘,嚴重影響水質。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國水務公司嘅環境監管問題,亦提醒大家喺海邊活動前,最好先查閱當地水質報告,確保安全。

United Utilities fined £1m after discharging raw sewage into Lancashire coast
A

Vocabulary 生字

Discharge

Verb動詞

排放;排出(液體或氣體)

EN

The factory was fined for discharging chemicals into the river.

嗰間工廠因為向河流排放化學物質而被罰款。

Significantly

Adverb副詞

顯著地;相當大地

EN

The new policy has significantly improved the quality of public services.

新政策已經顯著改善咗公共服務嘅質素。

Quality

Noun名詞

品質;質素

EN

We should always prioritize the quality of the products over the price.

我哋應該永遠將產品嘅質素放喺價格之上。

The Guardian
politics·
8 Sept, 18:40

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中文導讀

英國政府近日宣佈對以色列定居點實施制裁,David Miliband 嘅決定喺 Westminster 引發討論。雖然有反對聲音,但由於出席辯論嘅保守黨議員人數極少,顯示反對力量薄弱。呢項政策標誌住英國喺國際事務上採取更鮮明嘅道德立場,亦反映出執政黨喺相關議題上嘅主導地位,對未來英國外交政策走向有重要參考價值。

Commons breathes sigh of relief as UK finally takes a moral stance on Israeli settlements
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sanction

Noun名詞

制裁;懲罰措施

EN

The government imposed economic sanctions to pressure the country into changing its policies.

政府實施經濟制裁,以施壓該國改變其政策。

Hollow

Adjective形容詞

空洞的;虛偽的;無實質意義的

EN

His apology felt hollow because he did not seem to regret his actions at all.

他的道歉聽起來很空洞,因為他看起來一點也不後悔自己的行為。

Debate

Noun名詞

辯論;討論

EN

The local council held a public debate to discuss the new housing development plan.

地方議會舉行了一場公開辯論,以討論新的房屋發展計劃。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 18:29

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中文導讀

Solheim Cup 賽事近期出現小插曲,高爾夫球手 Charley Hull 因練習遲到引起關注。外界一度猜測原因,但副隊長 Mel Reid 已公開澄清,指 Charley Hull 滴酒不沾,遲到純屬誤會,並由 Mel Reid 親自承擔責任。呢件事反映體育界對選手紀律嘅高度關注,亦顯示團隊內部溝通對處理公眾輿論嘅重要性,避免流言影響球隊士氣。

Solheim Cup vice-captain denies Charley Hull’s late arrival due to ‘drinks’
A

Vocabulary 生字

teetotal

Adjective形容詞

滴酒不沾的;完全不喝酒的

EN

Since he decided to live a healthier lifestyle, he has become completely teetotal.

自從他決定過更健康的生活方式後,他已經變得滴酒不沾。

blame

Verb動詞

責備;歸咎於;承擔責任

EN

It is unfair to blame your colleagues for the mistakes you made yourself.

把你犯的錯歸咎於同事是不公平的。

clarify

Verb動詞

澄清;闡明;使更清晰

EN

Could you please clarify your instructions so that I know exactly what to do?

你可以澄清一下你的指示嗎?這樣我就能確切知道該做什麼。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 18:00

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中文導讀

England 欖球隊教練團近日向 Courtney Lawes 同埋 Joe Marchant 發出明確訊息,表明佢哋如果想重返國家隊,單靠名氣並唔足夠。教練團要求佢哋喺 Premiership 賽事中展現出超越對手嘅實力,證明自己仲有能力喺國際舞台立足。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗英國體育界極度重視實力同埋持續表現,即使係資深球員,喺競爭激烈嘅環境下都冇任何特權可言。

England coaches tell Lawes and Marchant they need to prove themselves in Prem
A

Vocabulary 生字

rival

Noun名詞

競爭對手

EN

She trained hard to outperform her main rival in the upcoming competition.

佢努力訓練,務求喺嚟緊嘅比賽中表現超越佢嘅主要競爭對手。

prove

Verb動詞

證明

EN

You need to prove your skills during the interview to get the job.

你需要喺面試期間證明你嘅技能,先可以得到份工。

earn

Verb動詞

贏得、賺取

EN

Hard work and dedication helped him earn the respect of his colleagues.

努力工作同埋投入令佢贏得同事嘅尊重。

The Guardian
education·
8 Sept, 17:53

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中文導讀

Stephen Fender 係一位將美國研究帶入英國學術界嘅重要學者。佢喺 Californian 出生,後來喺英國多間大學任教,致力推動跨文化交流。呢篇 obituary 回顧咗佢一生對學術界嘅貢獻,對於想了解英國高等教育發展史,或者對學術界歷史感興趣嘅移英港人嚟講,係一篇值得細閱嘅人物誌,反映咗唔同文化背景嘅學者點樣喺英國教育體系中發揮影響力。

Stephen Fender obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the newspaper to learn about the life of the famous architect.

我睇咗報紙入面嘅訃聞,了解呢位著名建築師嘅生平。

Academic

Adjective形容詞

學術的;學業的

EN

She has achieved great academic success throughout her university years.

佢喺大學期間取得咗好大嘅學術成就。

Contribute

Verb動詞

貢獻;捐獻

EN

Many volunteers contribute their time to help the local community center.

好多義工貢獻佢哋嘅時間去幫助社區中心。

The Guardian
politics·
8 Sept, 17:49

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中文導讀

近日 Dover 同 Portsmouth 發生咗由蒙面示威者引發嘅騷亂,引起公眾對英國司法制度嘅討論。呢篇評論文章匯集咗讀者對「兩級司法」(two-tier justice)嘅睇法,探討當局點樣處理極右翼團體嘅暴力行為。對於移英港人嚟講,理解呢種關於社會治安同法律公平性嘅辯論,有助掌握英國當前嘅社會氣氛同政治爭議。

Black-clad mobs and the puzzle of two-tier justice
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vigilante

Noun名詞

自發維持治安者,指未經法律授權而自行採取行動懲罰罪犯嘅人。

EN

The local residents formed a group to act as vigilantes to protect their neighborhood from burglars.

當地居民組成咗一個自發維持治安嘅小組,以保護社區免受竊賊侵擾。

Unrest

Noun名詞

騷亂、動盪,指社會或群體中出現嘅不安或混亂狀態。

EN

The government is trying to address the causes of social unrest before the situation escalates.

政府正嘗試喺局勢惡化前,解決導致社會動盪嘅根源。

Puzzle

Noun名詞

難題、謎團,指令人困惑或難以理解嘅情況。

EN

It is a real puzzle why the train service was cancelled without any prior notice.

火車服務喺冇任何預先通知下被取消,真係令人大惑不解。

The Guardian
politics·
8 Sept, 17:49

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中文導讀

近日 George Monbiot 撰文探討 Andy Burnham 接受政治捐款嘅爭議,引起讀者熱烈討論。呢件事反映英國公眾對於政治獻金同利益團體點樣影響政策制定愈嚟愈關注。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類關於政治透明度同廉潔嘅辯論,有助大家更深入掌握英國民主制度嘅運作邏輯,以及公民社會點樣透過輿論去監察 Westminster 嘅決策過程。

Neither political donations nor special interest groups should dictate policy
A

Vocabulary 生字

dictate

Verb動詞

支配、決定、指令

EN

Don't let your emotions dictate your decisions.

唔好俾情緒左右你嘅決定。

transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的、公開的

EN

The company needs to be more transparent about its hiring process.

呢間公司需要喺招聘流程上更加透明。

accountable

Adjective形容詞

負責任的、應負責任的

EN

Public officials should be held accountable for their actions.

公職人員應該為佢哋嘅行為負責。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 17:48

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中文導讀

英國報章近日刊登讀者來信,討論社會現象。其中一篇提到床單失竊問題,將矛頭指向中產階級,引起大眾對社會道德同生活習慣嘅反思。呢類讀者來信欄目反映咗英國社會對日常瑣事嘅關注,亦係了解當地文化價值觀同社會矛盾嘅一個窗口,值得移英港人留意呢種獨特嘅公共討論氛圍。

Sheet missing? Blame the middle class
A

Vocabulary 生字

Middle class

Noun名詞

中產階級,指社會中經濟地位處於中等水平嘅群體

EN

The middle class often prioritizes quality education for their children.

中產階級通常會優先考慮為子女提供優質教育。

Bedding

Noun名詞

寢具,指床單、被套、枕頭套等床上用品

EN

It is important to wash your bedding regularly to maintain good hygiene.

定期清洗寢具對保持個人衛生好重要。

Determinism

Noun名詞

決定論,指認為事物發展由特定因素預先決定嘅觀點

EN

The philosopher explored the concept of determinism in his latest book.

嗰位哲學家喺佢最新嘅著作入面探討咗決定論嘅概念。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 17:11

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中文導讀

年度 Ballon d’Or 提名名單正式出爐,Harry Kane、Jude Bellingham 同 Declan Rice 成功入圍男子組,而 Alessia Russo 同 Alex Greenwood 就角逐女子組獎項。呢個獎項係足球界最高榮譽之一,能夠入圍代表佢哋喺球壇嘅表現得到國際高度肯定,亦反映出英國球員喺歐洲頂級賽事中依然佔據舉足輕重嘅地位,絕對係英國體育界嘅一大盛事。

Harry Kane and Alessia Russo among nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or
A

Vocabulary 生字

nominee

Noun名詞

被提名者、候選人

EN

The committee will announce the final list of nominees for the award tomorrow.

委員會將於明天公佈該獎項的最終候選人名單。

award

Noun名詞

獎項、獎金

EN

She received a prestigious award for her outstanding contribution to the community.

她因對社區的傑出貢獻而獲得了一個負有盛名的獎項。

recognize

Verb動詞

認可、表彰、承認

EN

The company held a ceremony to recognize the hard work of its employees.

公司舉辦了一場典禮,以表彰員工們的辛勤工作。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 17:03

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中文導讀

Nottingham 襲擊案死者 Barnaby Webber 嘅死因研訊近日有新進展。法律代表喺庭上指出,如果當時能更迅速為傷者輸血,或許能增加佢送抵醫院嘅機會,雖然成功率依然偏低。呢單案件揭示咗緊急醫療程序嘅重要性,亦令公眾關注 Nottingham 警方同相關部門喺處理突發暴力事件時,應對機制係咪有改善空間,避免悲劇再次發生。

Barnaby Webber’s death in Nottingham attack was ‘potentially preventable’, inquiry told
A

Vocabulary 生字

preventable

Adjective形容詞

可預防的、可避免的

EN

Many workplace accidents are entirely preventable if proper safety protocols are followed.

如果遵循正確的安全規程,許多工作場所的意外是完全可以避免的。

counsel

Noun名詞

法律顧問、律師(在法庭上代表某方)

EN

The counsel for the defense argued that there was insufficient evidence to convict his client.

辯方律師辯稱沒有足夠的證據來給他的當事人定罪。

inquiry

Noun名詞

正式調查、研訊

EN

The government has launched a public inquiry into the cause of the recent train derailment.

政府已針對近期火車出軌的原因展開公開調查。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 16:31

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中文導讀

資深記者 David Hencke 近日離世,讀者 Richard Faulkner 喺報章撰文悼念。David Hencke 生前曾揭露政府秘密計劃,打算大規模削減鐵路客運服務。呢類調查報道對英國公共交通政策影響深遠,亦反映出新聞工作者喺監督政府決策方面,扮演住關鍵角色,確保公眾知情權得到保障。

Letter: David Hencke obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read his obituary in the local newspaper this morning.

我今朝喺本地報紙睇到佢嘅訃聞。

Implement

Verb動詞

實施;執行

EN

The company decided to implement a new policy to improve office efficiency.

公司決定實施一項新政策,以提升辦公室效率。

Programme

Noun名詞

計劃;方案;節目

EN

The council has launched a new recycling programme for all residents.

區議會已經為所有居民推出咗一項新嘅回收計劃。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 16:00

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中文導讀

澳洲澳式足球聯賽 AFL 進入季後賽關鍵階段,Fremantle 同 Geelong 兩隊將會喺準決賽碰頭。Fremantle 作為常規賽冠軍,如果今場輸咗就會面臨淘汰,壓力非常大。勝出一方將會取得決賽資格,對戰 Sydney Swans。對於鍾意睇體育賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場係了解澳洲體育文化同埋高水平競技嘅好機會,兩隊實力旗鼓相當,戰術部署將會係勝負關鍵。

AFL finals: where the Fremantle v Geelong semi-final will be won and lost
A

Vocabulary 生字

Preliminary

Adjective形容詞

初步的、預備的

EN

We need to complete some preliminary checks before starting the renovation.

喺開始裝修之前,我哋需要完成一啲初步檢查。

Experienced

Adjective形容詞

有經驗的、老練的

EN

The company is looking for an experienced manager to lead the new team.

間公司正喺度搵一位有經驗嘅經理去帶領新團隊。

Exit

Noun名詞

離開、退出、出口

EN

Please follow the signs to find the nearest emergency exit.

請跟隨指示牌搵最近嘅緊急出口。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 15:32

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中文導讀

賽馬界近日爆出冷門新聞,名駒 Frankel 嘅後代 Najidi Storm 喺比賽中大熱倒灶,成為英國賽馬史上賠率最低但輸掉比賽嘅馬匹。呢件事之所以引起關注,係因為 Najidi Storm 出身名門,表現卻遠低於市場預期,令唔少投注者大跌眼鏡,亦反映出賽馬運動充滿不可預測性,即使係頂級血統亦唔保證一定贏。

Najidi Storm earns unwelcome tag of shortest-priced loser in British racing history
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unwelcome

Adjective形容詞

不受歡迎的、令人不快的

EN

I received an unwelcome surprise when my car wouldn't start this morning.

我今朝架車發唔到動,真係一個令人唔開心嘅驚喜。

Ignominy

Noun名詞

羞恥、恥辱、丟臉

EN

The team suffered the ignominy of losing every single game in the season.

嗰支隊伍經歷咗成個賽季全敗嘅恥辱。

Shortest-priced

Adjective形容詞

賠率最低的(即最被看好的)

EN

The shortest-priced candidate is often expected to win the election by a large margin.

賠率最低嗰位候選人通常被預期會以大比數勝出選舉。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 15:17

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中文導讀

Wigan Warriors 近期喺 Super League 表現強勢,繼三月後再次重返榜首位置。隨住賽季進入關鍵嘅季後賽階段,佢哋狀態大勇,正全力衝擊「三冠王」殊榮。對於關注英國欖球賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,Wigan Warriors 呢種喺賽季尾聲展現出嘅統治力,絕對係接下來賽事嘅焦點所在,值得留意佢哋點樣喺高壓下保持優勢。

Table-topping Wigan hit ominous form at season’s sharp end in pursuit of treble
A

Vocabulary 生字

ominous

Adjective形容詞

不祥的、預示壞事即將發生的(但在體育語境中亦可用作形容對手強大到令人感到威脅)

EN

The dark clouds look ominous, so we should probably head indoors before it rains.

烏雲密佈睇落好似快要落雨咁,我哋最好喺落雨前入返室內。

pursuit

Noun名詞

追求、尋求

EN

She moved to a new city in pursuit of better career opportunities.

佢搬去新城市係為咗追求更好嘅事業發展機會。

ahead of the pack

Idiom成語/慣用語

領先群雄、走在最前面

EN

By starting the project early, our team is well ahead of the pack.

因為提早開始個項目,我哋團隊目前領先其他人一大截。

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football·
8 Sept, 15:15

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中文導讀

英國政府計劃收緊賭博監管,未來可能禁止未獲英國牌照嘅博彩公司進行贊助。由於唔少 Premier League 球會嘅收入來源都依賴呢類贊助商,一旦禁令落實,球會財政將會受到直接衝擊。雖然 Ladbrokes 母公司提到英國首相 Keir Starmer 身為 Everton 球迷嘅背景,但預計政府為咗加強監管,呢項政策好大機會會如期推行,球會需要盡快搵定替代贊助來源。

Premier League clubs face losing lucrative sponsors if unlicensed gambling firms banned
A

Vocabulary 生字

Lucrative

Adjective形容詞

有利可圖的、賺錢的

EN

She decided to quit her job to start a more lucrative business.

她決定辭職去開創一門更賺錢的生意。

Unlicensed

Adjective形容詞

無牌的、未經授權的

EN

It is dangerous to hire an unlicensed electrician for home repairs.

聘請無牌電工進行家居維修是很危險的。

Highlight

Verb動詞

強調、突顯

EN

The report highlights the importance of regular exercise for mental health.

該報告強調了規律運動對心理健康的重要性。

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football·
8 Sept, 15:15

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中文導讀

歐洲足球賽事改革後,賽制變得極度冗長,令唔少球迷感到厭煩。雖然外界焦點往往集中喺幾支豪門球隊,但其實真正值得留意嘅,反而係嗰啲規模較細、被稱為 minnows 嘅球隊。呢類球隊喺賽事中往往能帶來驚喜,展現出更純粹嘅競技精神,對於想深入了解歐洲足球生態嘅移英港人嚟講,呢啲球隊嘅表現或者比豪門對決更有睇頭。

Forget the hype machine – it’s the minnows who offer European interest
A

Vocabulary 生字

interest

Noun名詞

興趣、關注點、利益

EN

It is in your best interest to arrive at the airport early.

早啲去機場對你嚟講係最有利嘅。

hype

Noun名詞

大肆宣傳、炒作

EN

Don't believe all the hype; the product is not as good as they claim.

唔好盡信啲宣傳炒作,呢樣產品其實冇佢哋講到咁好。

baggy

Adjective形容詞

寬鬆的、鬆垮的

EN

I prefer wearing baggy clothes when I am relaxing at home.

我喺屋企休息嗰陣,鍾意著寬鬆啲嘅衫。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 15:12

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中文導讀

England 板球隊近日有新動作,邀請咗前隊長 Kevin Pietersen 擔任白球隊嘅特別導師。Joe Root 對呢個決定表示支持,認為 Kevin Pietersen 豐富嘅經驗可以激發球員潛能。對於關注英國體壇嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個任命顯示 England 板球隊正積極尋求戰術同心態上嘅突破,希望喺國際賽事入面重拾競爭力,值得大家留意之後嘅表現。

Joe Root backs ‘always brilliant’ Pietersen to bring best out of England players
A

Vocabulary 生字

Specialist

Adjective形容詞

專門的、專業的

EN

You should consult a specialist doctor if the pain in your back persists.

如果你的背痛持續,你應該諮詢專科醫生。

Appointment

Noun名詞

任命、委任

EN

The company announced the appointment of a new manager to lead the team.

公司宣佈任命一位新經理來帶領團隊。

Bring out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

激發、顯露、使顯現

EN

A good teacher knows how to bring out the best in every student.

一位好老師懂得如何激發每個學生最好的一面。

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football·
8 Sept, 15:04

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中文導讀

Liverpool 中場球員 Alexis Mac Allister 近日公開表示,對於球會未有向佢提供新合約感到非常難過。雖然佢喺今個夏天曾經有機會離隊,但佢最終選擇留效。呢件事反映出球員對球會未來規劃嘅期望,以及職業足球員喺合約談判上所面對嘅不確定性,對於關注英超動向嘅球迷嚟講,呢個消息值得留意。

Alexis Mac Allister ‘very sad’ Liverpool did not offer him a new contract
A

Vocabulary 生字

decline

Verb動詞

拒絕;婉拒

EN

I had to decline the invitation to the dinner party because I was feeling unwell.

因為身體唔舒服,我唯有婉拒咗出席嗰個晚宴嘅邀請。

contract

Noun名詞

合約;合同

EN

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

簽署僱傭合約之前,記得要睇清楚入面嘅條款。

reject

Verb動詞

拒絕;駁回

EN

The bank decided to reject his loan application due to his low credit score.

銀行因為佢嘅信貸評分太低,決定拒絕佢嘅貸款申請。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 13:59

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中文導讀

Westminster Council 計劃限制 Soho 酒吧嘅「vertical drinking」(企喺度飲酒),引起 London Mayor Sadiq Khan 強烈不滿。Sadiq Khan 批評 Council 喺諮詢期間無視公眾意見,形容做法係「breathtaking arrogance」。呢項政策將會影響 Soho 嘅夜生活文化,亦反映地方政府同市長之間喺城市規劃同監管權力上嘅角力,移英港人如果鍾意去 Soho 飲嘢,就要留意呢項限制會點樣改變當地嘅酒吧生態。

Curbs on vertical drinking in Soho pubs to go ahead as Khan criticises council’s ‘breathtaking arrogance’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Curbs

Noun名詞

限制、約束,通常指對某種行為或活動嘅控制措施。

EN

The government introduced new curbs on public spending to reduce inflation.

政府引入咗新嘅公共開支限制,以減低通貨膨脹。

Consultation

Noun名詞

諮詢,指政府或機構喺做決定前徵詢公眾或相關人士意見嘅過程。

EN

The council held a public consultation to discuss the plans for the new community park.

委員會舉行咗一場公眾諮詢,討論新社區公園嘅規劃。

Arrogance

Noun名詞

傲慢、自大,指一個人表現出過分自信或睇唔起其他人嘅態度。

EN

His arrogance made it difficult for him to work effectively with his colleagues.

佢嘅傲慢令佢好難同同事有效率咁合作。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 12:28

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中文導讀

Harry 同 Meghan 近日對 King Charles III 發出嘅信件感到驚訝。信件內容重申兩人已非在職王室成員,而兩人似乎喺消息公開前並未收到足夠通知。呢件事反映出 Sussex 夫婦同王室之間嘅溝通依然存在隔閡,亦顯示王室對於釐清成員身份同職責嘅立場相當堅定,令雙方關係持續受到外界關注。

Harry and Meghan ‘surprised’ at king’s letter reiterating they are non-working royals
A

Vocabulary 生字

reiterate

Verb動詞

重申;反覆說明

EN

The manager had to reiterate the company policy to the new employees.

經理必須向新員工重申公司政策。

notice

Noun名詞

通知;預告

EN

The landlord gave us a month's notice before increasing the rent.

業主喺加租前畀咗我哋一個月嘅通知期。

apparently

Adverb副詞

顯然地;據說;似乎

EN

Apparently, the train has been delayed due to the bad weather.

據說火車因為天氣惡劣而延誤咗。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 12:00

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中文導讀

超過 10 萬人聯署投訴 Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino,指控佢喺處理同 Donald Trump 嘅關係時,濫用權力並違反政治中立原則。呢單投訴反映體育界對 Fifa 管理層嘅誠信要求越嚟越高,亦顯示公眾對於國際體育組織點樣同政治人物掛鈎,表現出強烈嘅關注同監察,對 Fifa 嘅管治構成一定壓力。

More than 100,000 people add names to complaint against Gianni Infantino
A

Vocabulary 生字

allege

Verb動詞

聲稱、指控(通常指未經證實嘅指控)

EN

The witness alleged that the driver was speeding before the accident.

目擊者聲稱司機喺意外發生前超速駕駛。

neutrality

Noun名詞

中立、不偏不倚

EN

The country decided to maintain its neutrality during the international conflict.

嗰個國家決定喺國際衝突期間保持中立。

ingratiate

Verb動詞

討好、巴結

EN

He tried to ingratiate himself with his new boss by working overtime every day.

佢每日加班,試圖討好佢嘅新上司。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 12:00

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中文導讀

Pakistan cricket team 近期喺 England 嘅表現備受批評,評論指出 PCB 嘅管理決策混亂,令球隊陷入困境。呢件事反映出體育組織如果缺乏長遠規劃同專業管理,就算球員個人能力再強,都好難喺國際賽事中取得成績。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類新聞除咗係體育話題,亦係觀察當地體育文化同管理制度嘅切入點。

It was clear Pakistan would struggle in England but they were set up to fail
A

Vocabulary 生字

struggle

Verb動詞

掙扎、奮鬥、難以應付

EN

Many people struggle to balance their work and personal life in a fast-paced city.

喺節奏急促嘅城市入面,好多人都好難平衡工作同私人生活。

nonsensical

Adjective形容詞

荒謬的、毫無意義的

EN

It is nonsensical to expect the project to be finished without any proper planning.

喺冇任何適當規劃下就期望項目完成,呢個諗法簡直係荒謬。

decision-making

Noun名詞

決策(過程)

EN

Effective decision-making is a crucial skill for anyone in a management position.

有效嘅決策能力對於任何管理層職位嘅人嚟講都係至關重要嘅技能。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 10:41

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中文導讀

Liverpool 近日同 Turkish Airlines 達成一份每年價值超過 6,000 萬英鎊嘅球衣贊助協議。呢單交易對 Liverpool 嚟講相當重要,除咗可以大幅增加球會收入,亦顯示佢哋喺國際商業市場嘅吸引力依然強勁,有助球會未來喺轉會市場同設施發展上投放更多資源,進一步鞏固佢哋喺英超嘅競爭力。

Liverpool agree £60m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sponsorship

Noun名詞

贊助

EN

The local charity is looking for corporate sponsorship to fund their upcoming community event.

呢間慈善機構正尋求企業贊助,以資助佢哋即將舉辦嘅社區活動。

In excess of

Phrase片語

超過;多於

EN

The project cost in excess of five thousand pounds, which was more than we had budgeted.

呢個項目嘅成本超過五千英鎊,比我哋預算嘅多。

Consolidate

Verb動詞

鞏固;加強

EN

She spent the weekend studying to consolidate what she had learned during the training course.

佢用咗成個週末溫習,以鞏固佢喺培訓課程入面學到嘅嘢。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 10:24

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中文導讀

女子欖球界最近針對 WXV 賽事試用細號欖球一事掀起激烈爭議。England 球員 Zoe Harrison 公開批評呢個決定係史上最差,認為會影響比賽質素。不過,亦有唔少球員持開放態度,覺得可以嘗試新改變。呢場關於器材規格嘅辯論,反映出體育界喺追求創新同保持傳統之間,往往難以取得共識,亦令唔少球迷關注未來賽事規則會點樣演變。

How the smaller ball trial in WXV has brought ‘mixed bag of emotions’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trial

Noun名詞

試驗、測試

EN

The company is running a trial to see if the new software improves productivity.

間公司正進行一項試驗,睇下新軟件係咪可以提升生產力。

Debate

Noun名詞

辯論、爭論

EN

There has been a lot of public debate about the new housing policy in our neighborhood.

關於我哋社區嘅新房屋政策,公眾已經有好多辯論。

Mixed bag

Idiom慣用語

好壞參半的事物

EN

My experience at the new restaurant was a mixed bag; the food was excellent, but the service was quite slow.

我喺嗰間新餐廳嘅體驗係好壞參半;食物好出色,但服務就幾慢。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 10:00

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中文導讀

WNBA 近期人氣急升,但隨之而來嘅負面影響亦浮現。球員 Caitlin Clark 同 Sophie Cunningham 先後公開表示受到跟蹤騷擾,反映出粉絲文化過火嘅問題。呢單新聞帶出一個重要警示:雖然球員樂意同球迷互動,但隨住聯賽影響力擴大,球會同聯盟必須正視球員嘅人身安全,確保粉絲熱情唔會演變成對球員嘅威脅,呢個係職業體育界必須面對嘅新挑戰。

Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been stalked. They’re far from alone in the WNBA
A

Vocabulary 生字

Surge

Noun名詞

急劇上升、激增

EN

There has been a sudden surge in the number of people shopping online this year.

今年網上購物嘅人數出現咗急劇上升。

Stalk

Verb動詞

跟蹤、騷擾

EN

It is illegal to stalk someone or monitor their movements without consent.

跟蹤他人或未經同意監控他人嘅行蹤係違法嘅。

Interact

Verb動詞

互動、交流

EN

Teachers try to interact with their students to make the lessons more engaging.

老師嘗試同學生互動,令課堂更加生動有趣。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 10:00

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中文導讀

Philadelphia Union 嘅 16 歲中場球員 Cavan Sullivan 近期喺 MLS 賽場表現亮眼,獲得唔少上陣時間。呢位年輕新星已經落實加盟 Man City,數據顯示佢潛力驚人。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢位新星絕對值得留意,佢嘅成長軌跡反映咗英超球會點樣喺全球發掘人才,亦係未來幾年值得關注嘅球壇焦點。

Man City-bound 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is MLS’s chaotic revelation
A

Vocabulary 生字

revelation

Noun名詞

令人驚喜嘅發現;表現出眾嘅新人

EN

The new intern has been a revelation, completing tasks much faster than we expected.

呢位實習生表現令人驚喜,完成工作嘅速度比我哋預期快得多。

tantalizing

Adjective形容詞

誘人嘅;令人心癢嘅(通常指好吸引但未必即刻得到)

EN

The smell of freshly baked bread from the bakery is truly tantalizing.

麵包店傳出嚟嘅新鮮麵包香味真係好誘人。

midfielder

Noun名詞

中場球員(足球術語)

EN

A good midfielder needs to have excellent vision and passing skills to control the game.

一位優秀嘅中場球員需要具備出色嘅視野同傳球技術,先可以控制到比賽節奏。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 09:00

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中文導讀

San Francisco 49ers 喺今個 preseason 經歷咗連串離奇事件,由球員捲入意外到各種場外風波,簡直係 NFL 史上最混亂嘅夏天之一。雖然球隊喺場外新聞多多,但慶幸主力球員暫時避過咗嚴重傷患,對球隊嚟講算係不幸中之大幸,球迷可以繼續關注佢哋之後嘅表現。

Fake wide receivers to undercover stings: did the 49ers have the wildest NFL preseason of all time?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Undercover

Adjective形容詞

秘密進行的;隱蔽的(通常指臥底行動)

EN

The police conducted an undercover investigation to stop the illegal activity.

警方進行了一項臥底調查以阻止非法活動。

Crushing

Adjective形容詞

毀滅性的;令人極度失望的

EN

It was a crushing defeat for the team after playing so well all season.

對於整季表現出色的球隊來說,這是一場毀滅性的失敗。

Literal

Adjective形容詞

字面上的;確實的(常用於強調情況真實發生)

EN

There was a literal mountain of paperwork on my desk this morning.

今天早上我的桌上真的有一座像山一樣高的文件。

The Guardian
education·
8 Sept, 08:30

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中文導讀

OECD 最新報告顯示,England 嘅青少年喺數學、閱讀同科學表現超越多數國家。雖然全球多國學術成績因數碼產品干擾而下滑,但 England 學生依然保持優勢。呢項數據反映當地教育體系喺應對數碼化挑戰方面相對穩定,對移英家長嚟講,可以作為評估當地學術環境嘅重要參考指標。

England’s teenagers outperform peers in most countries in maths, reading and science
A

Vocabulary 生字

outperform

Verb動詞

表現優於;勝過

EN

The new model of this laptop tends to outperform its predecessor in speed.

呢款新款手提電腦嘅速度通常比上一代更出色。

erode

Verb動詞

侵蝕;逐步損害

EN

Constant stress can slowly erode your mental health over time.

長期壓力會隨時間慢慢損害你嘅心理健康。

distraction

Noun名詞

分心嘅事物;消遣

EN

I usually turn off my phone to avoid any distraction while working.

我工作嗰陣通常會熄咗部電話,以免分心。

The Guardian
politics·
8 Sept, 08:24

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中文導讀

英國政府近日宣佈撥款 1 億英鎊,加強 Ukraine 喺冬季嘅防空能力。呢筆軍事援助包括關鍵嘅 Patriot 導彈,以應對 Russia 近期加劇嘅空襲。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國政府喺國際地緣政治嘅立場,以及對歐洲安全局勢嘅持續投入,值得大家留意呢筆開支對英國國防預算同外交政策嘅影響。

UK commits £100m to bolster Ukraine’s air defences over winter
A

Vocabulary 生字

bolster

Verb動詞

支持、加強、改善

EN

I need to bolster my confidence before the job interview.

喺面試之前,我需要加強自己嘅自信心。

dwindle

Verb動詞

逐漸減少、縮小

EN

Our food supplies began to dwindle after being stranded for three days.

受困三日之後,我哋嘅食物供應開始逐漸減少。

package

Noun名詞

一攬子計劃、配套方案

EN

The company offered a competitive salary package to attract new employees.

間公司提供咗一份具競爭力嘅薪酬配套,用嚟吸引新員工。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 08:00

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中文導讀

Champions League 戰火重燃,今屆賽事焦點唔止喺 Luis Enrique、Vincent Kompany 同 Mikel Arteta 呢啲熱門領隊身上。雖然佢哋經驗豐富,但唔少新上任嘅領隊亦展現出極大潛力。對於球迷嚟講,呢場賽事唔單止係戰術博弈,更係觀察新一代領隊點樣喺高壓環境下帶領球隊爭勝嘅好機會,隨時會有令人意想不到嘅黑馬跑出。

Champions League is fertile ground for new managers – but knowhow could be key later on
A

Vocabulary 生字

fertile

Adjective形容詞

肥沃的;(思想或環境)豐富的、有利於發展的

EN

The internet has become a fertile ground for new business ideas.

互聯網已經成為新商業點子發展的溫床。

knowhow

Noun名詞

實際知識;技能;竅門

EN

You need technical knowhow to fix this complicated machine.

你需要具備技術知識才能修理這台複雜的機器。

appointment

Noun名詞

任命;委派;約會

EN

The company announced the appointment of a new manager this morning.

公司今早宣佈了新經理的任命。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 08:00

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中文導讀

Darts 選手 Stephen Bunting 近日接受訪問,分享作為職業運動員嘅心路歷程。佢提到喺社交媒體面對網絡欺凌同死亡威脅嘅經歷,坦言呢啲惡意攻擊相當傷人。同時,佢亦探討咗點樣應對成名後嘅壓力,以及點樣看待新一代選手 Luke Littler 崛起對體壇嘅影響。呢篇訪問揭示咗職業運動員喺光鮮亮麗背後,必須承受嘅心理負擔同公眾壓力。

‘It was very hurtful’: darts cult hero Stephen Bunting on death threats, social media – and the new Luke Littlers
A

Vocabulary 生字

Hostility

Noun名詞

敵意、不友善的態度

EN

The manager was surprised by the open hostility from the staff during the meeting.

經理對會議期間員工表現出的公開敵意感到驚訝。

Cope with

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

應付、處理(困難或壓力)

EN

It is important to find healthy ways to cope with stress at work.

找到健康的方法來應對工作壓力是很重要的。

Hurtful

Adjective形容詞

傷人的、令人難過的

EN

She didn't mean to be hurtful, but her comments were quite insensitive.

她並非故意要傷人,但她的評論確實相當不體貼。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 07:08

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中文導讀

Tony Popovic 帶領球隊喺 World Cup 32 強輸畀 Egypt 後,面對外界對佢戰術嘅質疑,佢公開表示唔會後悔,亦唔覺得有需要改變當時嘅部署。雖然球隊喺互射十二碼階段出局,令唔少球迷感到可惜,但 Tony Popovic 堅持自己嘅決定係經過深思熟慮,呢種面對輿論壓力嘅態度,反映出職業教練喺重大賽事後嘅心理質素同專業堅持。

No major World Cup regrets, says Tony Popovic, despite shootout heartbreak
A

Vocabulary 生字

Shootout

Noun名詞

(體育比賽中)互射決勝,例如互射十二碼或點球大戰

EN

The final match was decided by a tense penalty shootout after extra time.

決賽喺加時賽後,最終由緊張嘅互射十二碼分出勝負。

Elicit

Verb動詞

引出,誘出(反應、回應或資訊)

EN

The new policy failed to elicit a positive response from the public.

呢項新政策未能引發公眾嘅正面回應。

Heartbreak

Noun名詞

極度悲傷,心碎(常用於形容比賽失利或感情挫折)

EN

It was pure heartbreak for the fans when their team lost in the final minutes.

球隊喺最後幾分鐘輸波,對球迷嚟講簡直係極度心碎。

The Guardian
football·
8 Sept, 07:00

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中文導讀

Newcastle 領隊 Eddie Howe 喺 7 月突然離任,震驚唔少球迷。不過,球會體育總監 Ross Wilson 近日透露,管理層其實早喺年初已經開始部署,並非一時衝動。呢單新聞反映出職業球會嘅管理層,往往會為咗應對突發變數,提前制定好後備方案,確保球會運作唔會因為領隊離職而陷入混亂,呢種危機管理思維喺英國職場其實好常見。

Newcastle admit they started planning for Eddie Howe’s exit at start of year
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Vocabulary 生字

insist

Verb動詞

堅持、堅稱

EN

She insisted that she was telling the truth despite the evidence.

儘管有證據,她仍堅稱自己說的是實話。

prepare

Verb動詞

準備、籌備

EN

We need to prepare for the upcoming winter by checking our heating system.

我們需要檢查暖氣系統,為即將到來的冬天做好準備。

exit

Noun名詞

離開、退出、出口

EN

The company announced the sudden exit of its chief executive officer.

該公司宣佈了其行政總裁的突然離職。

The Guardian
money·
8 Sept, 07:00

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中文導讀

近日有車主反映,即使已經繳交咗 Ulez 費用,依然收到 Transport for London 發出嘅罰款通知,甚至被威脅會採取進一步行動處理車輛。呢件事反映咗 Transport for London 嘅行政系統可能存在漏洞,導致守法嘅駕駛者無辜受牽連。對於喺英國揸車嘅港人嚟講,如果遇到類似情況,務必保留所有繳費證明,以備日後向相關部門申訴,避免不必要嘅法律糾紛。

I paid my Ulez charge, but I am still receiving threats from TfL
A

Vocabulary 生字

Penalty

Noun名詞

罰款、懲罰

EN

You will have to pay a penalty if you return the library book late.

如果你遲還圖書館嘅書,就需要繳交罰款。

Dispute

Verb動詞

爭議、反駁

EN

I would like to dispute the extra charge on my electricity bill.

我想就電費單上嘅額外收費提出爭議。

Documentation

Noun名詞

證明文件、紀錄

EN

Please ensure you have all the necessary documentation before applying for the visa.

喺申請簽證之前,請確保你已經準備好所有必要嘅證明文件。

The Guardian
news·
8 Sept, 05:30

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中文導讀

位於 Derbyshire 嘅 Eyam Moor 近日易手,呢個地方對當地生態同自然保育極具價值。作者喺文中分享對呢片荒野嘅深厚感情,並指出新嘅擁有權變動係一件值得慶祝嘅事,因為呢種轉變將有助於保護呢片土地嘅自然環境,確保佢能夠繼續維持生態平衡,對熱愛英國郊野嘅移英港人嚟講,係一個關注自然保育嘅好切入點。

Country diary: This moorland needed rainfall – it got something even better
A

Vocabulary 生字

treasure

Verb動詞

珍視、珍惜

EN

I truly treasure the time I spend with my family during the weekends.

我真係好珍惜週末同屋企人相處嘅時間。

ownership

Noun名詞

擁有權、所有權

EN

The new house comes with full ownership of the surrounding garden.

呢間新屋連埋周邊花園嘅完整擁有權。

celebrate

Verb動詞

慶祝

EN

We decided to go out for a nice dinner to celebrate our anniversary.

我哋決定出去食餐好嘅嚟慶祝週年紀念。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 05:28

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中文導讀

AFL Commission 近期針對球員紀律問題採取強硬態度,主席表明球員必須嚴格遵守聯盟嘅高標準行為準則,否則將面臨被踢出局嘅風險。呢次表態係因為 Swans 爆出醜聞後,聯盟希望藉此整頓風氣,確保職業運動員嘅操守符合公眾期望,唔會再容忍任何違規行為。

AFL boss calls for zero tolerance on players’ poor behaviour in wake of Swans scandal
A

Vocabulary 生字

Zero tolerance

Noun phrase名詞短語

零容忍政策,指對違規行為絕對不予寬恕

EN

The school has a zero tolerance policy towards bullying.

學校對欺凌行為採取零容忍政策。

Abide by

Phrasal verb短語動詞

遵守、服從(規則、協議或決定)

EN

All employees must abide by the company's safety regulations.

所有員工都必須遵守公司的安全守則。

Scandal

Noun名詞

醜聞,指引起公眾憤慨或羞恥的事件

EN

The financial scandal caused a significant drop in the company's stock price.

那宗財務醜聞導致公司股價大幅下跌。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 05:00

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中文導讀

2023年 US Open 冠軍 Coco Gauff 近日狀態大勇,喺賽事中以直落兩盤擊敗 Iva Jovic,成功晉級八強。呢場勝仗被視為 Coco Gauff 今屆賽事最穩定嘅表現,佢接下來將會對戰 Mirra Andreeva,爭奪四強席位。對於鍾意網球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對值得留意,睇下呢位年輕球手能否再次衝擊冠軍寶座。

Coco Gauff dismantles Iva Jovic to reach quarter-finals in confident US Open run
A

Vocabulary 生字

dismantle

Verb動詞

拆解、徹底擊敗或瓦解對手

EN

The home team dismantled their opponents with a final score of 5-0.

主隊以 5 比 0 的比分徹底擊敗了對手。

confident

Adjective形容詞

自信的、有把握的

EN

She felt confident about her performance during the job interview.

她在求職面試時對自己的表現感到很有信心。

performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

The student gave an excellent performance in the final examination.

這名學生在期末考試中表現優異。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Sept, 02:49

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中文導讀

Auckland 嘅 NRL 欖球隊 Warriors 近期表現強勢,雖然喺聯賽積分榜僅僅失落榜首,但依然無阻球迷熱情。當地掀起一股「Wahs」狂熱,唔少市民對球隊奪冠充滿信心,甚至已經開始搶購決賽門票,展現出社區對呢支球隊嘅高度凝聚力同支持。

‘We’ve got grand final tickets’: Belief builds in Auckland amid Warriors NRL fever
A

Vocabulary 生字

minor premiership

Noun名詞

指聯賽常規賽結束時排名第一嘅隊伍,即係常規賽冠軍。

EN

Our team finished at the top of the table and won the minor premiership this season.

我哋球隊喺今季常規賽排名第一,贏得咗常規賽冠軍。

emerge

Verb動詞

出現、浮現,或者指經過一段時間後變得顯眼或為人所知。

EN

New leaders often emerge during times of crisis.

新嘅領導者往往喺危機時期湧現。

dare to dream

Phrase片語

敢於夢想,指即使面對困難或唔確定嘅情況,依然對未來抱有希望。

EN

Even when things are difficult, you should always dare to dream of a better future.

即使情況困難,你都應該要敢於夢想未來會更好。