Thu, Sep 10· 9月10日

47 stories · 141 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 23:56

Mickels miss a turning point as latest stop in Sabah’s odyssey ends with regret

Forward’s spurned opportunity to level the match proved decisive in the Champions League newcomers’ loss to Manchester United

中文導讀

喺最近嘅 Champions League 賽事入面,Sabah 嘅前鋒 Mickels 錯失咗一個關鍵入球機會,令球隊最終遺憾輸畀 Manchester United。呢場波對呢支首次參賽嘅球隊嚟講係一個轉捩點,雖然 Mickels 表現積極,但未能把握機會追平比分,反映出球隊喺頂級賽事嘅經驗同把握力仍有待提升,亦令球迷對佢哋後續嘅晉級形勢感到憂慮。

Mickels miss a turning point as latest stop in Sabah’s odyssey ends with regret
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Vocabulary 生字

Odyssey

Noun名詞

一段漫長且充滿挑戰嘅旅程或經歷

EN

The family began their long odyssey to find a new home in a different country.

呢個家庭展開咗佢哋尋找新居所嘅漫長旅程。

Spurn

Verb動詞

輕蔑地拒絕、摒棄或錯失(機會)

EN

He decided to spurn the job offer because the salary did not meet his expectations.

佢決定拒絕呢份工作邀請,因為人工唔符合佢嘅期望。

Decisive

Adjective形容詞

決定性的、關鍵的

EN

A decisive moment in the meeting helped the team reach a final agreement.

會議入面一個關鍵時刻,幫助團隊達成最終共識。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 23:20

Fenerbahce coach resigns after draw with Roma – but president insists he will stay

Ismail Kartal told reporters after the Champions League draw with Roma that he was leaving ‘never to return’ – but his employer had a different view

中文導讀

Fenerbahce 主教練 Ismail Kartal 喺對陣 Roma 嘅歐聯賽事後,向傳媒宣佈辭職並揚言「永不回頭」。不過,球會主席隨即公開反駁,堅稱 Ismail Kartal 會留任。呢場戲劇性嘅「被辭職」風波,反映出球會管理層同教練之間嘅溝通出現嚴重分歧,亦令球隊未來去向充滿變數,值得球迷關注。

Fenerbahce coach resigns after draw with Roma – but president insists he will stay
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Vocabulary 生字

Resign

Verb動詞

辭職

EN

She decided to resign from her position to pursue a new career path.

佢決定辭去現有職位,去追求新嘅事業發展。

Insist

Verb動詞

堅持、堅稱

EN

He insisted that he was telling the truth despite the lack of evidence.

儘管缺乏證據,佢依然堅持自己講緊嘅係真相。

Division

Noun名詞

分歧、分裂

EN

There is a deep division among the team members regarding the new project strategy.

團隊成員對於新項目策略存在嚴重分歧。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 22:05

Sesko soars as Manchester United surge past Sabah on Champions League return

Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes and Lisandro Martínez were also on target in Manchester United’s 4-0 win against Sabah in the Champions League

中文導讀

Manchester United 喺 Champions League 賽事表現強勢,以 4-0 大勝 Sabah。今場賽事除咗 Sesko 表現亮眼之外,Matheus Cunha、Bruno Fernandes 同埋 Lisandro Martínez 亦分別取得入球。呢場勝利對 Manchester United 嚟講相當關鍵,顯示球隊喺歐洲頂級賽事嘅競爭力依然強勁,亦為球迷注入強心針,證明球隊喺戰術調整後正逐步重回正軌。

Sesko soars as Manchester United surge past Sabah on Champions League return
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Vocabulary 生字

surge

Verb動詞

急劇上升、湧現或強勢推進

EN

The demand for online grocery delivery services began to surge during the winter months.

網上雜貨配送服務嘅需求喺冬季月份開始急劇上升。

on target

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

命中目標、達到預期目標或成功得分

EN

We are currently on target to finish the house renovation by the end of next month.

我哋目前進度理想,預計可以喺下個月底前完成屋企裝修。

return

Noun名詞

回歸、返回或重返某個狀態

EN

Many people are looking forward to the return of warmer weather after a long, cold spell.

經過漫長寒冷嘅日子,好多人都好期待天氣回暖。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 22:00

New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’

No 10 says 29 new trains to be built in Derby will support 350 local jobs, as well as nearly 6,000 across the UK

中文導讀

英國政府近日宣佈,將會喺 Derby 生產 29 架全新電池驅動列車,預計可以提升北部地區嘅鐵路效率,縮短市民通勤時間。呢項計劃除咗改善交通配套,仲會為當地創造 350 個職位,連同英國其他地區嘅相關產業,總共會帶動近 6,000 個就業機會。對於喺北部生活嘅移英港人嚟講,呢項基建投資長遠有助改善地區連接性,亦反映政府正積極推動鐵路現代化。

New battery-powered trains will ‘bring faster journeys to north’
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Vocabulary 生字

Commute

Noun名詞

通勤;往返工作地點的行程

EN

My daily commute takes about forty minutes by train.

我每日搭火車返工嘅車程大約要四十分鐘。

Modernise

Verb動詞

使現代化;更新

EN

The company is planning to modernise its office equipment to improve efficiency.

間公司正計劃更新辦公室設備以提升效率。

Investment

Noun名詞

投資

EN

Buying a house is a significant financial investment for most families.

對於大多數家庭嚟講,買樓係一項重大嘅財務投資。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 21:49

Clearlake Capital close on buying out Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter

The deal would see Todd Boehly and Mark Walter make a profit on their investment and value the club at around £5bn

中文導讀

Chelsea 股權架構近日面臨重大變動,Clearlake Capital 正計劃收購 Todd Boehly 同 Mark Walter 嘅股份。若然交易落實,球會估值將高達 50 億英鎊,兩位股東亦能從中獲利。呢項收購對球會未來嘅管理方針同財政穩定性有深遠影響,值得球迷密切留意。

Clearlake Capital close on buying out Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter
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Vocabulary 生字

Buy out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

買斷;收購某人所持有的全部股份或權益

EN

The business partners decided to buy out the retiring member to take full control of the company.

生意夥伴決定買斷即將退休成員的股份,以全面控制公司。

Investment

Noun名詞

投資;投入資金以期獲得回報

EN

Making a long-term investment in property can be a stable way to grow your savings.

進行長期的房地產投資,是增加儲蓄的一種穩定方式。

Valuation

Noun名詞

估值;對資產或公司價值的評估

EN

Before selling your house, it is important to get an accurate valuation from a professional agent.

在出售房屋前,由專業代理人進行準確的估值非常重要。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 19:54

England’s Dan Lawrence delighted with form as Pakistan say: judge us by the next tour

Dan Lawrence was annoyed at his failure to reach 100 but said he was ‘really happy’ with his recent performances, while Pakistan’s batting coach hailed his team’s future potentnial

中文導讀

England 板球手 Dan Lawrence 近期表現亮眼,雖然未能喺比賽中取得 100 分令佢感到少許遺憾,但佢對自己嘅狀態感到滿意。另一邊廂,Pakistan 隊嘅打擊教練就對球隊未來潛力充滿信心,並呼籲外界透過下一次巡迴賽嘅表現嚟評價球隊實力。呢場賽事反映咗兩隊喺調整陣容後,正積極為未來嘅國際賽事部署,對於關注板球運動嘅移英港人嚟講,係觀察兩隊實力消長嘅好機會。

England’s Dan Lawrence delighted with form as Pakistan say: judge us by the next tour
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Vocabulary 生字

delighted

Adjective形容詞

感到非常高興或欣喜

EN

I was delighted to receive an invitation to the wedding.

收到婚禮邀請令我感到非常高興。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力、可能性

EN

The new employee shows great potential for a leadership role.

這位新員工在領導職位上展現出極大的潛力。

performance

Noun名詞

表現、演出

EN

Her performance in the final exam was better than expected.

她在期末考試中的表現比預期中更好。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 19:51

Tiafoe v Shelton semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils

Veteran Frenchman bowed out in New York but the clash of two black players in the last four of the men’s singles is testament to his effect

中文導讀

US Open 男單四強出現 Tiafoe 同 Shelton 兩位黑人球手對壘,呢個畫面被視為網壇一大里程碑。雖然法國老將 Gaël Monfils 喺紐約賽事止步,但佢多年嚟推動網球多元化嘅努力,被認為係促成呢種新氣象嘅關鍵。呢場賽事唔單止係技術嘅比拼,更象徵緊網球運動喺種族多元發展上嘅重要進步,反映出新一代球手正逐步接棒,延續前輩嘅影響力。

Tiafoe v Shelton semi-final a legacy of the departing Gaël Monfils
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Vocabulary 生字

Veteran

Noun名詞

經驗豐富嘅老手、資深人士

EN

The veteran teacher shared her classroom management tips with the new staff.

呢位資深教師同新同事分享佢嘅課室管理心得。

Testament

Noun名詞

證明、見證(通常指某樣嘢成功嘅證據)

EN

Her promotion is a testament to her hard work and dedication over the years.

佢獲得升職,係對佢多年嚟努力同付出嘅最佳證明。

Clash

Noun名詞

衝突、對壘、交鋒

EN

The clash between the two top teams will decide who wins the championship.

兩支頂尖隊伍嘅交鋒將會決定邊個贏得冠軍。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 19:07

Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London

Seven people arrested following ‘altercation’ on Bromley High Street on Thursday afternoon

中文導讀

Bromley High Street 最近發生一宗嚴重傷人案,導致四人受傷送院。當地警方喺事發後迅速拘捕七名涉案人士,目前正調查事件起因。呢類治安事件喺社區發生,提醒移英港人喺人多擠迫嘅商業區活動時,務必保持警覺,留意周邊環境安全,避免捲入任何突發嘅衝突之中。

Four people in hospital after stabbing in south-east London
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Vocabulary 生字

Altercation

Noun名詞

爭執、口角或輕微衝突

EN

The neighbors had a loud altercation over the noise level late at night.

鄰居因為深夜嘅噪音問題發生咗激烈爭執。

Arrest

Verb動詞

拘捕、逮捕

EN

The police had to arrest the shoplifter after he was caught stealing.

警方喺嗰名店舖盜竊者被發現偷嘢之後,將佢拘捕。

Hospitalise

Verb動詞

送院治療、住院

EN

He was hospitalised for a few days due to a severe case of the flu.

佢因為嚴重流感而住院幾日。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 19:05

Ollie Robinson’s feats against Pakistan have yet to convince England’s old guard

Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson have praised the bowler’s exploits this summer, but question whether he can do it against better teams on flatter pitches

中文導讀

英格蘭板球隊投手 Ollie Robinson 近期表現亮眼,但兩位傳奇球星 Stuart Broad 同 Jimmy Anderson 依然有保留。佢哋認為 Ollie Robinson 雖然喺今個夏季賽事表現出色,但面對更強對手或者喺較平坦嘅球場上,佢嘅實力仲未完全證明到自己。呢種對新秀嘅嚴格審視,反映出英格蘭板球界對未來陣容嘅高標準要求,亦係球隊保持競爭力嘅關鍵。

Ollie Robinson’s feats against Pakistan have yet to convince England’s old guard
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Vocabulary 生字

convince

Verb動詞

說服;使確信

EN

I need to convince my landlord to fix the broken heater before winter arrives.

我需要說服房東喺冬天嚟臨前整好個壞咗嘅暖爐。

exploit

Noun名詞

英勇事蹟;功績

EN

The local newspaper published a story about the firefighter's heroic exploits during the rescue.

當地報紙刊登咗一篇關於消防員喺救援期間英勇事蹟嘅報道。

flat

Adjective形容詞

平坦的;平淡的

EN

The landscape in this part of the country is very flat, making it perfect for cycling.

呢個地區嘅地勢非常平坦,好適合踩單車。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 18:33

Forgetful Farage shares rose-tinted memories of Reform’s party conference

Oops, Nige skipped over the most embarrassing and dark details – let’s set the record straight

中文導讀

Reform UK 領袖 Nigel Farage 近日喺社交媒體回顧黨大會,不過佢嘅描述刻意避開咗會議期間發生嘅爭議同混亂場面,只係揀啲好聽嘅嚟講。呢種「美化」過去嘅手法,其實係政治人物常見嘅公關策略,旨在重塑公眾形象。作為移英港人,我哋要識得點樣過濾呢類經過修飾嘅資訊,睇穿政治人物點樣透過選擇性敘事,去掩蓋對自己不利嘅事實。

Forgetful Farage shares rose-tinted memories of Reform’s party conference
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Vocabulary 生字

rose-tinted

Adjective形容詞

過於樂觀的、美化的(看待事物時只看到好的一面)

EN

It is easy to look back on your childhood with rose-tinted glasses.

用過於美化的眼光去回顧童年係好容易嘅事。

skip over

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

略過、跳過(不談論某事)

EN

The manager decided to skip over the minor details and focus on the main budget.

經理決定略過細節,直接討論主要預算。

set the record straight

Idiom慣用語

澄清事實、糾正錯誤的說法

EN

I need to set the record straight regarding what actually happened at the meeting yesterday.

我需要澄清關於昨天會議上實際發生嘅事情。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:32

World Rugby float plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate

World Rugby wants a Six Nations match to be staged in the US and has offered financial incentives to the unions to do so

中文導讀

World Rugby 近期計劃將 Six Nations 賽事搬到 US 舉行,並提供財政誘因鼓勵各個 Rugby Union 參與。不過,England 方面似乎唔太支持呢個提議,未必會派隊出賽。對於鍾意睇 Rugby 嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個計劃如果落實,將會係呢項傳統賽事嘅重大變革,值得留意後續發展會唔會影響賽事嘅傳統氛圍。

World Rugby float plans for Six Nations match in US but England unlikely to participate
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Vocabulary 生字

Staged

Verb動詞

舉辦、籌劃(活動或表演)

EN

The local community center staged a charity concert to raise funds for the library.

社區中心舉辦了一場慈善音樂會,為圖書館籌集資金。

Incentive

Noun名詞

誘因、激勵措施

EN

The company offers a bonus as an incentive for employees to finish the project ahead of schedule.

公司提供獎金作為誘因,鼓勵員工提前完成項目。

Participate

Verb動詞

參與、參加

EN

We encourage everyone to participate in the neighborhood cleanup event this weekend.

我們鼓勵每個人參加這週末的社區清潔活動。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:30

Glowing javelins and a $10m prize fund usher in a brave new world for track and field

The Ultimate Championship aims to revolutionise the sport with promises of bigger prize money and a greater role for athletes

中文導讀

田徑界迎來重大改革,全新賽事 The Ultimate Championship 宣佈成立,透過高額獎金同創新科技,例如發光標槍,試圖將田徑運動商業化同娛樂化。呢個計劃旨在提升運動員嘅地位同收入,改變傳統田徑比賽嘅運作模式,對全球體育產業嘅未來發展具有指標性意義,值得關注。

Glowing javelins and a $10m prize fund usher in a brave new world for track and field
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Vocabulary 生字

Revolutionise

Verb動詞

徹底改革;在某個領域帶來革命性變化

EN

The new software will revolutionise the way we manage our daily tasks.

呢套新軟件將會徹底改變我哋管理日常事務嘅方式。

Fund

Noun名詞

資金;專款;基金

EN

They have set up a fund to support local community projects.

佢哋設立咗一筆資金嚟支持本地社區項目。

Usher in

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

開創;開啟(新時代或新階段)

EN

The invention of the internet ushered in a new era of global communication.

互聯網嘅發明開啟咗全球通訊嘅新時代。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 18:30

Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils

Bronwen James, 30, admitted offences against two girls at schools in Wiltshire and Hampshire, and found guilty of charges involving boy

中文導讀

前體育老師 Bronwen James 近日承認喺 Wiltshire 同 Hampshire 嘅學校,對兩名女學生作出性侵犯,並被裁定涉及男學生嘅罪名成立。呢單案件揭示咗校園安全監管嘅漏洞,亦引起社會對保護學童權益嘅高度關注。由於案情嚴重,Bronwen James 將面臨長期監禁,反映英國司法系統對涉及未成年人受害案件嘅嚴厲懲處立場。

Former PE teacher faces lengthy jail term for sexually abusing pupils
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Vocabulary 生字

Admit

Verb動詞

承認(錯誤、罪行或事實)

EN

It is better to admit your mistake and learn from it rather than making excuses.

承認錯誤並從中學習,總好過搵藉口。

Offence

Noun名詞

罪行、違法行為

EN

He was arrested for committing a serious traffic offence.

佢因為犯咗嚴重交通違規而被捕。

Lengthy

Adjective形容詞

漫長的、長期的

EN

The project required a lengthy process of planning and consultation.

呢個計劃需要一個漫長嘅規劃同諮詢過程。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:10

England bat Pakistan out of third Test before Robinson moves in for the kill

England are potentially eight wickets away from victory in the third Test at Edgbaston, restricting Pakistan to 52 for two with a 268-run lead on day two

中文導讀

England 喺 Edgbaston 舉行嘅第三場 Test 賽事表現強勢,目前以 268 分領先 Pakistan。England 嘅投球手表現出色,成功將 Pakistan 嘅得分限制喺 52 分並取得兩個 wicket。如果 England 喺餘下賽事保持呢個節奏,好大機會可以贏出呢場比賽,繼續喺系列賽建立優勢,值得留意 England 嘅防守策略點樣令對手陷入苦戰。

England bat Pakistan out of third Test before Robinson moves in for the kill
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Vocabulary 生字

potentially

Adverb副詞

可能地、潛在地

EN

This new policy could potentially save us a lot of money in the long run.

呢項新政策長遠嚟講可能幫我哋慳返唔少錢。

restrict

Verb動詞

限制、約束

EN

The local council decided to restrict parking in the city centre to reduce traffic.

地方議會決定限制市中心嘅泊車位,以減少交通擠塞。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利、成功

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。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 18:07

‘She’s buzzing’: Charley Hull to face world No 1 Nelly Korda in Solheim Cup opener

The opening foursomes of the Solheim Cup on Friday will see Europe’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad take on USA’s Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz

中文導讀

Solheim Cup 賽事即將開鑼,焦點賽事落在歐洲隊嘅 Charley Hull 同 Lottie Woad,對戰美國隊嘅 Nelly Korda 同 Allisen Corpuz。Charley Hull 對呢場頂尖對決表現得相當興奮,呢場 foursomes 賽事被視為賽事嘅重頭戲,亦係高爾夫球界近期最受矚目嘅焦點,球迷絕對唔可以錯過呢場高手過招。

‘She’s buzzing’: Charley Hull to face world No 1 Nelly Korda in Solheim Cup opener
A

Vocabulary 生字

buzzing

Adjective形容詞

感到非常興奮、雀躍或充滿期待

EN

I am absolutely buzzing about my upcoming holiday to the coast.

我對即將到來嘅海邊假期感到非常興奮。

opener

Noun名詞

開場節目、首場比賽或揭幕戰

EN

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

樂隊以一首慢歌作為演唱會嘅開場。

take on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

對抗、挑戰或與某人進行比賽

EN

Our local football team will take on the national champions this weekend.

我哋嘅地區足球隊將會喺呢個週末挑戰全國冠軍。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 18:03

French FA accuses Infantino of ‘seriously damaging’ football as it withdraws support

The French Football Federation’s president, Philippe Diallo, has strongly criticised his Fifa counterpart, saying ‘trust has been broken’

中文導讀

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近期面臨重大外交危機。French Football Federation 主席 Philippe Diallo 公開指責 Gianni Infantino 嚴重損害足球運動聲譽,並正式撤回對佢嘅支持。呢次衝突反映 Fifa 內部管治問題日益嚴重,各國足總對現任領導層嘅信任度跌至谷底,未來 Fifa 嘅決策權威恐將面臨更大挑戰。

French FA accuses Infantino of ‘seriously damaging’ football as it withdraws support
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Vocabulary 生字

Accuse

Verb動詞

指控、控告

EN

The manager accused the employee of being late for work every day.

經理指控該員工每天上班遲到。

Withdraw

Verb動詞

撤回、退出、提款

EN

I need to go to the bank to withdraw some cash for the weekend.

我需要去銀行提款,準備週末用。

Counterpart

Noun名詞

對應的人或物、職位相當的人

EN

The minister met with his foreign counterpart to discuss trade agreements.

部長與其外國對應官員會面,討論貿易協定。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 17:51

Shabana Mahmood urges police to curb far-right, anti-migrant protests

Home secretary tells officers to make ‘full use’ of their powers after masked vigilantes cause weekend of chaos

中文導讀

近日英國各地出現針對移民嘅示威,甚至演變成暴力衝突。Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood 已經向警方發出強硬指示,要求執法人員必須全面運用現有權力,嚴厲打擊呢類騷亂行為。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗當地社會治安嘅潛在風險,大家喺日常生活中要多加留意周邊環境,避免前往人多混雜嘅示威區域,確保自身安全。

Shabana Mahmood urges police to curb far-right, anti-migrant protests
A

Vocabulary 生字

curb

Verb動詞

控制、抑制或限制某種行為或情況

EN

The local council is implementing new measures to curb the amount of litter in the park.

地方議會正實施新措施,以控制公園內垃圾嘅數量。

vigilante

Noun名詞

自發組織、未經法律授權而採取行動去懲罰罪犯嘅人

EN

The neighborhood watch group warned residents not to act as vigilantes if they witness a crime.

鄰里守望小組警告居民,如果目擊罪案發生,切勿採取私刑行動。

chaos

Noun名詞

混亂、無秩序嘅狀態

EN

The sudden power cut caused absolute chaos during the busy rush hour at the station.

突如其來嘅停電令車站喺繁忙時段陷入一片混亂。

The Guardian
education·
10 Sept, 17:30

Tim Hawkins obituary

Other lives: English teacher whose love of words and ideas inspired his pupils

中文導讀

Tim Hawkins 係一位深受學生愛戴嘅英國老師,佢嘅離世引起唔少人懷念。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢一生對教育嘅熱誠,點樣透過文字同思想啟發學生。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類報道反映咗英國社會對教育工作者嘅尊重,亦提醒我哋喺新環境入面,教育點樣成為連結社區同傳承價值嘅重要橋樑。

Tim Hawkins obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the local newspaper to learn about the life of the community leader.

我睇咗報紙入面嘅訃聞,去了解呢位社區領袖嘅生平。

Inspire

Verb動詞

啟發;激勵

EN

The coach tried to inspire the team to work harder during the final match.

教練嘗試激勵球隊喺決賽入面更加努力。

Pupil

Noun名詞

學生(通常指小學生或中學生)

EN

The teacher encouraged every pupil to participate in the science project.

老師鼓勵每一位學生參與呢個科學計劃。

The Guardian
education·
10 Sept, 17:13

What internal exclusion really means for school pupils

Letters: Readers respond to a report that said use of the disciplinary measure had almost tripled in England’s secondary schools

中文導讀

英國中學近年大幅增加「內部停課」(internal exclusion)嘅紀律處分,呢種做法將學生隔離喺課室外,引起公眾關注。讀者紛紛去信報章表達意見,討論呢種懲罰方式對學生心理健康同學習進度嘅影響。對於移英家長嚟講,了解呢類紀律措施點樣運作,以及學校點樣處理學生行為問題,係融入當地教育體系好重要嘅一環。

What internal exclusion really means for school pupils
A

Vocabulary 生字

disciplinary

Adjective形容詞

紀律的;懲戒的

EN

The school board is reviewing its disciplinary policy to ensure it is fair to all students.

校董會正在檢討其紀律政策,以確保對所有學生公平。

measure

Noun名詞

措施;方法

EN

The government has introduced new measures to improve public safety in the city.

政府已推出新措施以改善城市公共安全。

respond

Verb動詞

回應;反應

EN

It took the manager a few days to respond to my email regarding the project.

經理花咗幾日時間先回應我關於嗰個項目嘅電郵。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 17:13

Highs and lows of Keir Starmer’s time in office

Letters: Warren Brown lists some of the former PM’s achievements, but Stuart Finegan signals deep disappointment with his legacy

中文導讀

英國首相 Keir Starmer 上任後嘅表現備受爭議。近日有讀者喺報章撰文,有人列舉佢嘅政績,亦有人對佢嘅執政遺產感到極度失望。呢類讀者來信反映咗公眾對 Keir Starmer 施政嘅兩極評價,亦顯示咗英國社會對現屆政府嘅期望同落差,值得移英港人密切留意政局走向。

Highs and lows of Keir Starmer’s time in office
A

Vocabulary 生字

Legacy

Noun名詞

遺產;遺留下來的事物

EN

She wants to leave a positive legacy for the next generation.

她希望為下一代留下正面的遺產。

Achievement

Noun名詞

成就;達成

EN

Graduating from university is a significant achievement in life.

大學畢業是人生中一項重要的成就。

Disappointment

Noun名詞

失望;令人失望的事

EN

To my great disappointment, the concert was cancelled due to bad weather.

令我非常失望的是,音樂會因為天氣惡劣而取消了。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 17:13

Respeck to Tony B for his Ali G interview

Brief letters: Tony Benn v Ali G | Ancient knitting | Picky bits | More nominative determinism

中文導讀

英國報章近日刊登讀者來信,討論已故政治家 Tony Benn 昔日接受喜劇角色 Ali G 訪問嘅趣事。呢類讀者投書欄目反映咗英國公眾對政治人物形象嘅多元睇法,亦顯示英國媒體文化中,嚴肅政治與大眾流行文化經常出現有趣碰撞,係了解當地社會輿論氛圍嘅一個窗口。

Respeck to Tony B for his Ali G interview
A

Vocabulary 生字

Respect

Noun名詞

尊重、敬意

EN

You should show more respect to your elders when you speak to them.

你同長輩講嘢嘅時候應該表現得更加尊重。

Picky

Adjective形容詞

挑剔的、難以滿足的

EN

My daughter is a very picky eater; she refuses to touch any vegetables.

我個女好挑食,佢完全唔肯掂任何蔬菜。

Determinism

Noun名詞

決定論

EN

The debate between free will and determinism has fascinated philosophers for centuries.

自由意志與決定論之間嘅爭論,幾個世紀以來一直令哲學家著迷。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 17:12

Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement at Ferrari despite Monza clash with Leclerc

Lewis Hamilton stated Ferrari ‘needs to probably change’ its stance on having no rules of engagement between its drivers

中文導讀

Lewis Hamilton 近日公開表示,Ferrari 車隊應該重新考慮現時對車手之間「無限制競爭」嘅政策。事緣 Monza 賽事期間,Lewis Hamilton 與隊友 Charles Leclerc 發生碰撞,令佢認為車隊必須訂立更明確嘅內部規範,以避免類似衝突再次發生,確保車隊整體利益不受影響。

Hamilton confirms no rules of engagement at Ferrari despite Monza clash with Leclerc
A

Vocabulary 生字

Engagement

Noun名詞

參與、約定、交戰

EN

The company is trying to increase customer engagement through social media.

這間公司正嘗試透過社交媒體提升客戶參與度。

Stance

Noun名詞

立場、態度

EN

What is your stance on the new policy regarding flexible working hours?

你對於關於彈性工作時間的新政策有什麼立場?

Conflict

Noun名詞

衝突、矛盾

EN

They had a minor conflict over how to decorate the living room.

他們對於如何裝飾客廳產生了輕微的衝突。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 16:00

Fremantle frenzy turns to fear as AFL finals straight-sets exit draws near

Dockers fans’ optimism is on the brink of turning into despair with the minor premiers needing to beat the Cats to keep their premiership dreams alive

中文導讀

Fremantle Dockers 喺 AFL 季後賽表現備受關注,球迷原本對球隊奪冠充滿期望,但隨住球隊面臨淘汰邊緣,氣氛由興奮轉為憂慮。呢場對陣 Cats 嘅關鍵賽事,將決定球隊係咪可以繼續爭奪總冠軍,亦係考驗球隊心理質素嘅重要時刻。

Fremantle frenzy turns to fear as AFL finals straight-sets exit draws near
A

Vocabulary 生字

Optimism

Noun名詞

樂觀,樂觀態度

EN

Maintaining a sense of optimism is important when looking for a new job.

搵工嘅時候,保持樂觀心態好重要。

Despair

Noun名詞

絕望,失望

EN

The team felt a sense of despair after losing the match in the final minute.

球隊喺最後一分鐘輸咗場波之後,感到非常絕望。

Brink

Noun名詞

邊緣,臨界點

EN

The company is on the brink of bankruptcy if they do not change their strategy.

如果間公司唔改變策略,就快要面臨破產邊緣。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 15:54

Why David Beckham will have my vote for the US Soccer Hall of Fame

The Englishman has gotten no shortage of recognition, but his contributions to the American game deserve an official title

中文導讀

David Beckham 雖然已經拎過唔少榮譽,但作者認為佢對美國足球發展嘅貢獻依然被低估。呢篇評論主張 David Beckham 絕對有資格入選 US Soccer Hall of Fame,因為佢當年加盟 MLS 唔單止係球壇大事,仲成功令足球喺美國變得普及,呢種影響力值得官方正式認可。

Why David Beckham will have my vote for the US Soccer Hall of Fame
A

Vocabulary 生字

recognition

Noun名詞

認可、讚賞、表彰

EN

She finally received the recognition she deserved for her hard work.

佢嘅努力終於得到應有嘅認可。

contribution

Noun名詞

貢獻

EN

Everyone made a small contribution to the charity fund.

每個人都為慈善基金作出咗一點貢獻。

official

Adjective形容詞

官方的、正式的

EN

The company made an official announcement regarding the new policy.

公司就新政策發佈咗正式公告。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 15:25

Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment

The 16-year-old junior from Denver is treating the tennis world to a wildly unorthodox style – and proving it’s much more than a parlor trick

中文導讀

網球界近期出現一位年僅 16 歲嘅 Denver 青少年選手,佢喺 US Open 展現出極罕見嘅雙手正手打法,完全放棄反手拍。呢種唔按牌理出牌嘅技術唔單止係表演性質,更令網球界重新思考傳統訓練模式。呢位選手嘅表現證明,創新風格喺競技體育入面依然有極大潛力,值得留意佢未來喺職業賽場嘅發展。

Two forehands, no backhands: meet the US Open’s fascinating ambidextrous experiment
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Vocabulary 生字

unorthodox

Adjective形容詞

非傳統的、破格的

EN

He uses an unorthodox method to solve complex problems at work.

佢用一種非傳統嘅方法去解決工作上複雜嘅難題。

experiment

Noun名詞

實驗、嘗試

EN

The chef is conducting an experiment with new ingredients for the menu.

廚師正喺度嘗試用新食材去設計餐牌。

potential

Noun名詞

潛力、可能性

EN

This old house has a lot of potential to become a beautiful family home.

呢間舊屋好有潛力改造成一個靚嘅家庭居所。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 15:00

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest

中文導讀

英國近日天氣持續炎熱,令葡萄糖分更高,當地釀酒師預計今年會係「vintage year」,葡萄酒質素有望提升。不過,呢種極端天氣對啤酒業就唔係好消息,因為乾旱導致大麥收成減少,成本隨時上升。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映氣候變化已經直接影響英國農業同物價,大家去超市買酒或者留意相關消費時,不妨留意呢類供應鏈變化。

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vintage

Adjective形容詞

最佳的、經典的、某一年份釀造的(酒)

EN

This shop specializes in selling vintage clothing from the 1970s.

呢間舖頭專門賣七十年代嘅復古衫。

Diminish

Verb動詞

減少、減弱、貶低

EN

The constant noise from the construction site began to diminish my ability to concentrate.

地盤持續嘅噪音開始令我嘅專注力減弱。

Harvest

Noun名詞

收成、收穫

EN

Farmers are working extra hours to complete the harvest before the heavy rain arrives.

農夫正喺度加班,趕喺大雨嚟臨前完成收成。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 14:43

Premier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?

Find out which of the English top-flight’s sharp shooters are firing their way up the goalscoring charts

中文導讀

Premier League 賽季戰況激烈,射手榜競爭進入白熱化階段。呢篇報導整理咗目前喺聯賽入面入波最多嘅球員,對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解邊位前鋒狀態大勇、邊個最有機會攞到 Golden Boot 嘅重要指標,方便大家同當地朋友傾偈時有話題。

Premier League top scorers 2026-27: who is leading race for the golden boot?
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Vocabulary 生字

sharp shooter

Noun名詞

神射手;指技術精湛、入球能力強嘅球員

EN

The team needs a reliable sharp shooter to win the championship this year.

球隊今年需要一位可靠嘅神射手先可以贏到冠軍。

leading

Adjective形容詞

領先的;最重要的

EN

She is one of the leading experts in the field of renewable energy.

佢係可再生能源領域入面嘅頂尖專家之一。

race

Noun名詞

競爭;競賽

EN

The race for the promotion is becoming very intense as the season nears its end.

隨住賽季接近尾聲,升班競爭變得非常激烈。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 14:34

Lindy Cameron appointed first female head of UK Foreign Office

High commissioner to India replaces Olly Robbins, who was sacked over Peter Mandelson scandal

中文導讀

Lindy Cameron 獲委任為英國外交部首位女性常務次官,接替因 Peter Mandelson 醜聞被解僱嘅 Olly Robbins。呢項任命喺英國外交體系具指標性意義,反映政府喺人事安排上嘅變動,亦顯示外交部高層架構正經歷調整,值得移英港人留意英國公務員體系嘅人事更迭對政策執行嘅影響。

Lindy Cameron appointed first female head of UK Foreign Office
A

Vocabulary 生字

Appoint

Verb動詞

委任、任命

EN

The company decided to appoint a new manager to oversee the daily operations.

公司決定委任一位新經理嚟監督日常運作。

Scandal

Noun名詞

醜聞、不光彩事件

EN

The politician resigned after a financial scandal was exposed by the media.

嗰位政客喺一單財務醜聞被傳媒揭發後辭職。

Replace

Verb動詞

取代、更換

EN

I need to replace the batteries in the remote control because it stopped working.

我需要更換遙控器入面嘅電池,因為佢唔郁喇。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 14:27

Tottenham’s game of thrones

In today’s Football Daily: Should Spurs win a league title by default?

中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 近期表現引起球迷熱議,討論焦點在於如果競爭對手因違規被剝奪冠軍頭銜,Tottenham Hotspur 應唔應該直接獲頒獎盃。呢個議題觸及體育公平性同規則嘅灰色地帶,對於關注英國足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解當地體育賽事爭議同球迷心態嘅好機會,值得留意後續發展。

Tottenham’s game of thrones
A

Vocabulary 生字

default

Noun名詞

預設情況;缺席;(因對手違規等原因)自動獲勝

EN

The team won the match by default because their opponents failed to show up.

嗰支隊伍因為對手冇出現,自動贏咗場比賽。

controversy

Noun名詞

爭議;公開辯論

EN

The new policy has caused a lot of controversy among the local residents.

呢項新政策喺當地居民之間引起咗好多爭議。

integrity

Noun名詞

正直;誠實;完整性

EN

It is important to maintain the integrity of the voting process.

維持投票過程嘅公正性係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 14:00

Why Kai Havertz’s dummy was perhaps more pleasing than a Lionel Messi waltz

The Arsenal striker reminded us grace can exist in the non-stop pace of football with his movement

中文導讀

Arsenal 前鋒 Kai Havertz 喺近期賽事中展現出極高球商,佢一個簡單嘅假動作(dummy)成功騙過對手,令唔少球評人讚嘆呢種優雅嘅走位喺節奏極快嘅英超賽場上相當罕見。呢篇評論將 Kai Havertz 嘅技術同 Lionel Messi 嘅華麗盤球相提並論,指出足球唔單止係體能同速度嘅比拼,球員嘅空間感同預判能力同樣係比賽嘅藝術核心。

Why Kai Havertz’s dummy was perhaps more pleasing than a Lionel Messi waltz
A

Vocabulary 生字

Dummy

Noun名詞

假動作;騙過對手的動作

EN

The player sold a dummy to the defender and ran past him easily.

嗰位球員用假動作騙過咗防守球員,好輕鬆咁跑過咗佢。

Grace

Noun名詞

優雅;風度

EN

She handled the difficult situation with great grace and professionalism.

佢以極高嘅優雅同專業態度處理咗呢個困難嘅局面。

Movement

Noun名詞

移動;走位;動作

EN

Good movement is essential if you want to find an open space in the game.

如果你想喺比賽入面搵到空位,良好嘅走位係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 12:41

Glencore’s former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Billionaire Alex Beard and his former deputy appear in London court over alleged payments to west African officials

中文導讀

Glencore 前石油業務主管 Alex Beard 近日喺 London 法庭就賄賂指控否認控罪。呢宗案件涉及佢同前副手涉嫌向西非官員支付非法款項,以獲取商業利益。作為跨國大宗商品交易巨頭,Glencore 嘅法律糾紛一直備受金融界關注,呢次審訊將會揭示大型企業喺海外營運時,點樣處理合規同反貪腐嘅法律風險,對喺英國從事商業活動嘅港人嚟講,係一個關於企業管治嘅重要案例。

Glencore’s former head of oil pleads not guilty to bribery charges
A

Vocabulary 生字

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的、涉嫌的(指未經證實的指控)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft of the expensive watch.

警方正調查該宗名貴手錶的涉嫌盜竊案。

Deputy

Noun名詞

副手、代理人

EN

The manager asked her deputy to lead the meeting while she was away.

經理不在時,要求她的副手主持會議。

Plead

Verb動詞

答辯(法律用語,指在法庭上對控罪作出回應)

EN

The defendant decided to plead not guilty to all the charges.

被告決定對所有控罪作出不認罪答辯。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 12:00

Declan Rice shrugs off Arsenal concerns and says 60 games a season is sustainable

Arsenal are monitoring Declan Rice’s workload but the midfielder has insisted that playing over 60 games a season is sustainable

中文導讀

Arsenal 中場核心 Declan Rice 近日回應外界對佢體能負荷嘅憂慮。雖然球會一直監察佢嘅比賽時數,但 Declan Rice 強調,每個賽季踢超過 60 場比賽係絕對可以應付,並無過勞問題。對於球迷嚟講,呢個消息反映球員對自己嘅體能狀況充滿信心,亦顯示 Arsenal 喺應對頻密賽程時,對主力球員嘅身體質素有一定嘅評估同規劃。

Declan Rice shrugs off Arsenal concerns and says 60 games a season is sustainable
A

Vocabulary 生字

sustainable

Adjective形容詞

可持續的;能長期維持的

EN

We need to find a more sustainable way to manage our monthly household budget.

我哋需要搵出一種更可持續嘅方式嚟管理每月家庭開支。

workload

Noun名詞

工作量;負荷

EN

The new manager is trying to reduce the staff's workload to prevent burnout.

新經理正嘗試減少員工嘅工作量,以防止佢哋過勞。

monitor

Verb動詞

監控;監測;密切留意

EN

Parents should monitor their children's internet usage to ensure they stay safe online.

家長應該監測子女嘅上網習慣,以確保佢哋喺網上安全。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 11:53

‘Football saved Dad’s life’: meet the coach of the England women’s Parkinson’s team

It began with getting her dad into walking football after his diagnosis – now Gemma Darvill is taking a national team on tour to Canada

中文導讀

Gemma Darvill 嘅父親確診 Parkinson’s 後,佢透過鼓勵父親參與 walking football 改善病情,呢個經歷最終令佢成立咗 England women’s Parkinson’s football team。呢單新聞唔單止係關於運動,更展示咗社區支援同體育活動點樣為長期病患者帶嚟生活質素嘅改善,亦反映英國社會點樣透過多元化嘅體育項目,為不同背景嘅患者提供心理同生理上嘅支援,值得移英港人留意呢類社區共融嘅發展。

‘Football saved Dad’s life’: meet the coach of the England women’s Parkinson’s team
A

Vocabulary 生字

Diagnosis

Noun名詞

診斷;診斷結果

EN

The doctor will provide a formal diagnosis after reviewing your test results.

醫生會在審閱你的檢查結果後,提供正式的診斷。

Supportive

Adjective形容詞

給予支持的;鼓勵的

EN

Having a supportive group of friends makes it much easier to settle into a new country.

擁有一群給予支持的朋友,會讓適應新國家變得容易得多。

Improvement

Noun名詞

改善;改進

EN

There has been a significant improvement in the quality of local public services recently.

最近本地公共服務的質素有顯著的改善。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 11:44

RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues

Volunteers told to consider not wearing branded clothing and to shut lifeboat stations if they feel in danger

中文導讀

近日 RNLI 救生員喺執行小艇救援任務時,頻頻遭受極右翼人士滋擾甚至攻擊。為咗保障志願者安全,RNLI 決定加強保安措施,包括建議救生員喺非執勤期間避免穿著印有機構標誌嘅制服,甚至喺必要時關閉救生站。呢件事反映英國社會針對難民議題嘅分歧日益嚴重,亦令呢班無私嘅海上救援人員陷入前所未有嘅安全隱憂。

RNLI steps up security after attacks by far-right agitators over small boat rescues
A

Vocabulary 生字

Agitator

Noun名詞

煽動者;鼓動者

EN

The protest was disrupted by a small group of agitators trying to provoke the crowd.

示威活動被一小群試圖挑釁人群嘅煽動者擾亂咗。

Branded

Adjective形容詞

有品牌標誌的;名牌的

EN

Many people prefer buying branded clothing because they believe the quality is more reliable.

好多人鍾意買有品牌標誌嘅衫,因為佢哋覺得品質比較可靠。

In danger

Phrase片語

處於危險之中

EN

If you feel you are in danger while walking home at night, please call for help immediately.

如果你夜晚返屋企途中覺得自己處於危險之中,請即刻求救。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 10:00

‘Jackie Robinson of golf’: the forgotten story of Black pioneer Ted Rhodes

The man mentioned by Tiger Woods after his first Masters win paved the way for generations of Black golfers, reintegrating the US Open and challenging the PGA

中文導讀

Tiger Woods 曾經公開致敬嘅 Ted Rhodes,係美國高爾夫球壇嘅先驅。佢喺種族隔離政策下,勇敢挑戰 PGA 嘅不公制度,成功令 US Open 重新開放畀黑人球手參加。呢篇報道回顧 Ted Rhodes 點樣為後世球手爭取平權,係了解美國體育史同種族平權運動發展嘅重要一頁,值得移英港人細閱。

‘Jackie Robinson of golf’: the forgotten story of Black pioneer Ted Rhodes
A

Vocabulary 生字

pioneer

Noun名詞

先驅、開拓者

EN

She was a pioneer in the field of renewable energy research.

她是再生能源研究領域的先驅。

reintegrate

Verb動詞

使重新融入、使恢復完整

EN

The charity helps to reintegrate homeless people back into society.

這間慈善機構協助無家可歸者重新融入社會。

challenge

Verb動詞

質疑、挑戰

EN

It is important to challenge unfair practices in the workplace.

質疑職場中的不公做法是很重要的。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 08:01

Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii won’t specialise in one on-field role yet as Australia coach Les Kiss faces multiple selection conundrums

中文導讀

澳洲欖球界新星 Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 近期備受關注,教練 Les Kiss 正面對陣容調配難題。Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 表明現階段唔會局限於單一位置,保持開放態度以應對 Rugby World Cup 嘅挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類運動員點樣喺高壓環境下保持靈活性,同埋教練點樣喺人才濟濟嘅情況下做決策,都係了解當地體育文化同管理思維嘅好切入點。

Suaalii keeps ‘open mindset’ to Wallabies position amid rising expectations for Rugby World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

specialise

Verb動詞

專攻;專門研究;專門從事

EN

Many doctors choose to specialise in a specific field after completing their general training.

好多醫生喺完成基本培訓後,都會選擇專攻某個特定領域。

conundrum

Noun名詞

難題;複雜問題

EN

Deciding how to balance a full-time job with family responsibilities is a common conundrum for many people.

點樣平衡全職工作同家庭責任,係好多人共同面對嘅難題。

mindset

Noun名詞

心態;思維模式

EN

Having a positive mindset can significantly improve your ability to overcome daily challenges.

擁有正面嘅心態可以顯著提升你克服日常挑戰嘅能力。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 07:00

‘That’s how it started’: Dambrauskas’ journey from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Champions League

Valdas Dambrauskas takes Sabah to Manchester United after journeying from Lithuania and a game show win, via London pub work

中文導讀

Valdas Dambrauskas 嘅足球執教生涯相當傳奇。佢由 Lithuania 出發,曾經喺 London 做過酒吧工作,甚至參加過 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire 贏過獎金。呢位教練憑住毅力,由基層一步步攀升,近期更帶領 Sabah 挑戰 Manchester United。呢個故事話畀大家知,只要肯堅持,即使係喺異鄉打拼,都有機會喺頂級舞台發光發熱,對移英港人嚟講絕對係一種鼓勵。

‘That’s how it started’: Dambrauskas’ journey from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Champions League
A

Vocabulary 生字

Journey

Noun名詞

旅程、經歷(常用於形容人生或事業嘅發展過程)

EN

Learning a new language is a long journey that requires patience.

學習一門新語言係一段需要耐性嘅漫長旅程。

Climb

Verb動詞

攀登、爬升(亦可用於形容事業或地位嘅提升)

EN

He worked hard to climb the corporate ladder and eventually became a manager.

佢努力工作以求喺公司晉升,最終成為咗經理。

Persistence

Noun名詞

堅持、毅力

EN

Success often comes down to pure persistence when facing difficult challenges.

面對困難挑戰時,成功往往取決於純粹嘅毅力。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 07:00

Applicants for UK citizenship charged more than five times the admin cost

Fee of £1,709 compares with an estimated administrative cost of just £324, according to Home Office data

中文導讀

Home Office 數據顯示,申請英國公民身份嘅費用高達 £1,709,但實際行政成本僅約 £324。呢個收費遠超成本五倍,引起唔少爭議。對於打算入籍嘅移英港人嚟講,呢筆費用係一筆沉重負擔,亦反映政府將入籍申請視為增加庫房收入嘅途徑,而非單純嘅行政程序,令唔少申請人感到不滿。

Applicants for UK citizenship charged more than five times the admin cost
A

Vocabulary 生字

Administrative

Adjective形容詞

行政上的;管理的

EN

The company is trying to reduce administrative costs to save money.

間公司正嘗試削減行政開支以節省金錢。

Exceed

Verb動詞

超過;超出

EN

The final bill did not exceed our original budget.

最終帳單並冇超出我哋原本嘅預算。

Applicant

Noun名詞

申請人

EN

Every applicant must submit their documents before the deadline.

每位申請人都必須喺截止日期前提交文件。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 07:00

Mauricio Pochettino: ‘I am always open to help Tottenham. In whatever division’

The manager is excited by new US deal but might be at Spurs if the stars had aligned and does not rule out taking England job one day

中文導讀

前 Tottenham 領隊 Mauricio Pochettino 近日受訪時表示,即使球隊處於任何級別,佢都願意隨時提供協助。雖然佢目前對新嘅美國國家隊工作感到興奮,但佢坦言若果當初時機合適,或者會繼續留喺 Tottenham。此外,佢亦未有排除未來執教 England 代表隊嘅可能性,呢番言論引起唔少球迷關注佢未來嘅動向。

Mauricio Pochettino: ‘I am always open to help Tottenham. In whatever division’
A

Vocabulary 生字

aligned

Adjective形容詞

對齊的;協調一致的;意見一致的

EN

We need to ensure our goals are aligned before starting the project.

喺開始項目之前,我哋需要確保大家嘅目標係一致嘅。

rule out

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

排除;拒絕考慮;認為不可能

EN

The company has not ruled out the possibility of opening a new branch next year.

間公司並未排除出年開設新分店嘅可能性。

division

Noun名詞

(體育賽事的)級別、組別;部門

EN

The team was promoted to a higher division after winning the championship.

球隊贏咗冠軍之後,升上咗更高嘅級別。

The Guardian
football·
10 Sept, 07:00

Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League title should be given to Spurs, says Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour retrospectively awarded to Tottenham

中文導讀

前 Tottenham 領隊 Mauricio Pochettino 近日語出驚人,認為 Chelsea 喺 2016-17 年度嘅英超冠軍頭銜,應該因為球會違反財務規則而被褫奪,並追溯頒發畀當時嘅亞軍 Tottenham。呢番言論喺球壇引起唔少討論,畢竟涉及英超歷史紀錄嘅公平性,亦反映出外界對球會財務監管嘅高度關注,唔單止係體育新聞,更觸及體育界對公平競爭嘅底線要求。

Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League title should be given to Spurs, says Pochettino
A

Vocabulary 生字

retrospectively

Adverb副詞

追溯地;回顧地

EN

The new tax law will be applied retrospectively to all transactions made this year.

新稅法將會追溯適用於今年內進行嘅所有交易。

breach

Noun名詞

違反;破壞(合約、規則或法律)

EN

The company was sued for a serious breach of contract.

間公司因為嚴重違反合約而被起訴。

strip

Verb動詞

剝奪;奪去(權利、頭銜或財產)

EN

The athlete was stripped of his gold medal after failing the drug test.

嗰位運動員因為藥檢唔合格而被剝奪金牌。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 07:00

Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a post-Test cricketer – or could he revolutionise the format?

The 15-year-old is tailor-made for short-form cricket, but he may just have the power to reimagine red-ball batting

中文導讀

年僅 15 歲嘅 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 喺板球界備受矚目。雖然佢嘅打法被視為係短賽制嘅料子,但唔少評論員開始討論,佢係咪具備足夠潛力去改變傳統紅球板球(Test cricket)嘅節奏。呢位新星嘅出現,令體育界重新思考傳統賽制喺現代競技環境下嘅演變空間,亦反映出板球運動正經歷緊技術革新嘅關鍵時刻。

Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a post-Test cricketer – or could he revolutionise the format?
A

Vocabulary 生字

tailor-made

Adjective形容詞

度身訂造的;非常適合的

EN

This apartment is tailor-made for a young couple looking for their first home.

呢間公寓係為想搵首個安樂窩嘅年輕夫婦度身訂造。

reimagine

Verb動詞

重新構思;重新想像

EN

The architect plans to reimagine the old warehouse as a modern community centre.

建築師計劃將舊倉庫重新構思成現代化嘅社區中心。

format

Noun名詞

格式;編排;形式

EN

The workshop will follow an interactive format to encourage participation.

工作坊將會採用互動形式,以鼓勵大家參與。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 06:00

UK disabled people could swap Pip cash for ‘in kind’ support in benefit overhaul

Claimants could trade part of payment for specialist equipment, services or training under proposal

中文導讀

英國政府正考慮改革殘疾人士福利制度,計劃畀 PIP 領取者將部分現金津貼,換成實物支援、專業器材或培訓服務。呢個方案旨在更靈活咁滿足殘疾人士嘅特殊需要,而唔係單純提供金錢資助。對於喺英國生活嘅殘疾人士嚟講,呢項改革可能會改變佢哋獲取支援嘅方式,值得密切留意後續嘅政策細節同諮詢結果。

UK disabled people could swap Pip cash for ‘in kind’ support in benefit overhaul
A

Vocabulary 生字

Claimant

Noun名詞

申請人(通常指申請福利、保險金或賠償的人)

EN

The claimant must provide valid identification to process the application.

申請人必須提供有效身份證明文件以處理申請。

Overhaul

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

全面檢修、徹底改革

EN

The company decided to overhaul its customer service system to improve efficiency.

公司決定徹底改革其客戶服務系統以提升效率。

Specialist

Adjective形容詞

專門的、專業的

EN

You may need to consult a specialist doctor for this specific condition.

針對呢個特定情況,你可能需要諮詢專科醫生。

The Guardian
politics·
10 Sept, 06:00

‘Fundamentally unfair’: Burnham must overhaul migration reforms, says TUC general secretary

Paul Nowak says changes to immigration rules risk overstretching social care and fuelling far-right sentiment

中文導讀

TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak 近日批評現行移民改革政策,認為呢啲變動會令社會護理系統負擔過重,甚至可能助長極右翼情緒。佢要求 Burnham 必須重新審視相關政策,因為呢種做法對社會唔公平。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策變動直接影響勞動力市場同社會服務穩定性,值得密切留意後續發展。

‘Fundamentally unfair’: Burnham must overhaul migration reforms, says TUC general secretary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Fundamentally

Adverb副詞

根本上地;基礎上地

EN

The two candidates have fundamentally different views on how to run the company.

兩位候選人對於如何經營公司有著根本上不同的看法。

Overstretch

Verb動詞

使負擔過重;過度擴張

EN

Don't overstretch your budget by buying things you don't really need.

不要因為購買不需要的東西而讓預算負擔過重。

Sentiment

Noun名詞

情緒;觀點;態度

EN

There is a growing public sentiment against the proposed tax increase.

公眾對於擬議的加稅方案存在日益強烈的反對情緒。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 05:00

‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to Scotland

Since Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024, there has been a 63% rise in Americans renting properties in Scotland. Politics is one reason – but there are many other surprising motivations …

中文導讀

自 Donald Trump 喺 2024 年勝選後,移居 Scotland 嘅美國人急升 63%。除咗政治因素,唔少人係被當地人嘅友善同生活節奏吸引。對於移英港人嚟講,呢股趨勢反映 Scotland 嘅社會氛圍同生活質素,喺國際間越嚟越有吸引力,值得留意當地租務市場同社區文化嘅變化。

‘Scots are the kindest people on earth!’ Meet the Americans moving to Scotland
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Vocabulary 生字

Relocation

Noun名詞

搬遷、遷移

EN

The company offered a generous package to assist with my relocation to a new city.

公司提供咗一份優厚嘅津貼,協助我搬去新城市。

Surprising

Adjective形容詞

令人驚訝的、出人意料的

EN

It is not surprising that people prefer working from home to avoid the daily commute.

大家鍾意喺屋企工作以避開每日通勤,呢樣嘢一啲都唔令人驚訝。

Motivation

Noun名詞

動機、誘因

EN

Finding the right motivation is key to achieving your long-term fitness goals.

搵到合適嘅動機,係達成你長期健身目標嘅關鍵。

The Guardian
news·
10 Sept, 05:00

Enact Trew’s law to automatically review ‘bent copper’ convictions, says report

Experts say failure to immediately review cases involving corrupt police officers risks ‘ruining’ more lives

中文導讀

近日有報告指出,英國司法制度未能自動覆核涉及腐敗警員嘅定罪案件,嚴重影響公義。專家建議推行 Trew’s law,強制審查呢類案件,避免更多無辜者受害。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國法律界正積極檢討執法機關嘅誠信問題,確保司法公正,避免冤案持續發生,對社會法治有深遠影響。

Enact Trew’s law to automatically review ‘bent copper’ convictions, says report
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Vocabulary 生字

Conviction

Noun名詞

定罪;判罪

EN

The suspect has a previous conviction for theft.

該名疑犯有盜竊前科。

Corrupt

Adjective形容詞

貪污的;腐敗的

EN

The official was fired after being caught in a corrupt scheme.

該官員因被揭發參與貪污計劃而被解僱。

Review

Verb動詞

審查;覆核

EN

The company will review its safety policies to prevent future accidents.

公司將會審查其安全政策,以防止未來發生意外。

The Guardian
sport·
10 Sept, 02:26

Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape

Coco Gauff says belief carried her through 12 double faults and two match points as she fought past Mirra Andreeva at Flushing Meadows

中文導讀

網球新星 Coco Gauff 喺 US Open 展現強大心理質素。即使比賽期間出現 12 次發球雙錯誤,加上面對兩次被對手 Mirra Andreeva 攞到決勝分嘅危機,佢依然憑住極度自信成功逆轉勝。呢場賽事反映職業運動員點樣喺極大壓力下,透過自我激勵克服技術失誤,對移英港人嚟講,呢種喺逆境中保持信念嘅心態,絕對值得參考。

Coco Gauff draws on Tiafoe and ‘delusional’ self-belief in US Open escape
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Vocabulary 生字

delusional

Adjective形容詞

妄想的、不切實際的(在文中指極度自信到近乎瘋狂的程度)

EN

He has a delusional belief that he can win the lottery every single week.

他有一種不切實際的妄想,認為自己每週都能中彩票。

escape

Noun名詞

逃脫、險勝(指在困境中成功脫險)

EN

The team made a narrow escape from defeat in the final minutes of the game.

球隊在比賽最後幾分鐘驚險地避開了失敗。

belief

Noun名詞

信念、信心

EN

You need to have a strong belief in your own abilities to succeed in a new career.

你需要對自己的能力有堅定的信念,才能在新的職業生涯中取得成功。

The Guardian
education·
10 Sept, 00:01

Teachers say holidays in term can be worth more than time in school

School staff tell focus groups they believe school system in England and Wales cannot deal with attendance crisis

中文導讀

英國學校正面臨嚴重缺席問題,近期有教育界人士喺焦點小組反映,認為現行教育制度未能有效應對。令人意外嘅係,唔少教職員竟然覺得,家長喺學期期間帶小朋友去旅行,對學生嘅價值可能大過留喺學校上堂。呢個觀點反映出前線教師對現有教學模式嘅無力感,亦揭示咗英國教育體系喺處理學生出席率同教學質素之間嘅矛盾,值得家長留意。

Teachers say holidays in term can be worth more than time in school
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Vocabulary 生字

Attendance

Noun名詞

出席率;出席人數

EN

The company has a strict policy regarding daily attendance.

公司對於每日出席率有嚴格嘅規定。

Crisis

Noun名詞

危機;緊要關頭

EN

The government is trying to find a solution to the housing crisis.

政府正嘗試搵出解決房屋危機嘅方案。

Worth

Adjective形容詞

值得的;有價值的

EN

This book is worth reading if you are interested in gardening.

如果你對園藝有興趣,呢本書好值得睇。