Wed, Oct 7· 10月7日

41 stories · 123 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
education·
7 Oct, 22:52

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中文導讀

University of Glasgow 一名學生 Ethan Scott Brown 因校方錯誤通知無法畢業,最終選擇輕生。死者家屬近日公開事件,強調會追究校方責任,要求大學正視行政失誤導致嘅嚴重後果。呢宗悲劇反映高等教育機構喺處理學生學業紀錄時,若果出現疏忽,可能會對學生心理健康造成不可挽回嘅打擊,亦令大眾關注大學對學生嘅支援機制是否足夠。

Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
A

Vocabulary 生字

eligible

Adjective形容詞

有資格的;合乎條件的

EN

You need to be a resident for at least three years to be eligible for this government grant.

中

你需要成為居民至少三年,才有資格申請這項政府補助。

accountable

Adjective形容詞

應負責任的;需作解釋的

EN

Public officials should be held accountable for their decisions.

中

公職人員應為他們的決策負起責任。

administrative

Adjective形容詞

行政的;管理的

EN

The company is undergoing an administrative restructure to improve efficiency.

中

這間公司正在進行行政重組以提升效率。

The Guardian
education·
7 Oct, 22:00

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中文導讀

英國政府計劃改革特殊教育支援制度,但智庫警告呢項改革正面臨失敗風險。原因係家長擔心政策變動會令現有支援減少,紛紛喺改革落實前搶住申請服務,造成「用咗先唔好蝕」嘅心態,令整個系統負荷過重,改革目標隨時落空。對於有特殊教育需要子女嘅移英家庭嚟講,呢類政策變動直接影響資源分配,值得密切留意。

Labour Send changes at risk as parents rush to secure support, say experts
A

Vocabulary 生字

Overhaul

Noun名詞

徹底改革;全面檢修

EN

The company announced a major overhaul of its customer service policy to improve satisfaction.

中

公司宣佈對客戶服務政策進行重大改革,以提升滿意度。

Unravel

Verb動詞

瓦解;失敗;解開

EN

The entire project began to unravel when the team lost their main source of funding.

中

當團隊失去主要資金來源時,整個計劃開始瓦解。

Secure

Verb動詞

獲得;爭取到

EN

It is often difficult to secure a table at this popular restaurant without a reservation.

中

如果冇預約,通常好難喺呢間熱門餐廳搵到位。

The Guardian
football·
7 Oct, 21:00

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中文導讀

Southampton 主教練 Russell Martin 捲入 Spygate 風波,近日判決終於出爐。雖然外界認為停賽處分偏向寬鬆,但呢次事件足以令其他球隊管理層引以為戒。Russell Martin 喺 St Mary’s 嘅執教表現一直深受球迷愛戴,今次事件雖然引起爭議,但未有動搖佢喺球會嘅地位,亦令英格蘭球壇重新審視球隊間嘅情報收集界線。

Eckert’s Spygate ban may be lenient, but no sane manager will try the same trick again
A

Vocabulary 生字

lenient

Adjective形容詞

寬容的、從輕處理的

EN

The teacher was lenient with the students who forgot their homework for the first time.

中

老師對第一次忘記帶功課嘅學生採取寬容態度。

recapture

Verb動詞

奪回、重獲(人心或興趣)

EN

The company launched a new marketing campaign to recapture the interest of younger customers.

中

間公司推出咗新嘅市場推廣活動,希望重新吸引年輕顧客嘅興趣。

sane

Adjective形容詞

神智正常的、理智的

EN

No sane person would choose to walk outside during such a severe thunderstorm.

中

任何理智嘅人都唔會選擇喺咁大嘅雷雨入面行出街。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Oct, 20:14

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中文導讀

Jon Rahm 決定離開 LIV Golf,呢個舉動好大機會引發骨牌效應,令其他頂尖球手紛紛跟隨離隊。LIV Golf 目前陷入財政同營運困境,如果留唔住呢班星級球員,賽事嘅生存空間將會進一步收窄,甚至面臨瓦解危機。對於關注高爾夫球壇發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場風波反映咗職業體壇背後嘅商業角力同埋賽事品牌嘅脆弱性。

Jon Rahm’s LIV exit set to trigger mass exodus of players from stricken tour
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exodus

Noun名詞

大批人同時離開某個地方

EN

The sudden closure of the factory led to an exodus of workers from the town.

中

工廠突然倒閉,導致鎮上大批工人離開。

Stricken

Adjective形容詞

受嚴重困擾、受苦或陷入困境的

EN

The charity provided aid to the poverty-stricken families in the rural area.

中

該慈善機構為農村地區陷入貧困的家庭提供了援助。

Abandon

Verb動詞

放棄、拋棄或中途離開

EN

They had to abandon their plans for a picnic because of the heavy rain.

中

因為大雨,他們不得不放棄野餐計劃。

The Guardian
football·
7 Oct, 19:00

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 近期帶領 England 代表隊進行訓練,佢對球員願意接受新戰術感到滿意。Jarell Quansah 亦表示球隊正建立更強嘅掌控力,目標係喺未來賽事中主導比賽。對於移英港人嚟講,呢次變革反映 England 足球隊正嘗試走出舒適圈,透過調整戰術去提升競爭力,值得留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

England ready to level up and embrace ‘calculated risks’, claims Tuchel
A

Vocabulary 生字

calculated risk

Noun phrase名詞短語

經過評估後承擔的風險,即「深思熟慮後的冒險」。

EN

Starting a new business is always a calculated risk, but the potential rewards are worth it.

中

創業總係一種深思熟慮後嘅冒險,但潛在嘅回報係值得嘅。

buy in

Phrasal verb短語動詞

完全接受、認同某個想法或計劃,並願意投入支持。

EN

The manager needs to ensure that all team members buy in to the new company policy.

中

經理需要確保所有團隊成員都認同並支持呢項新公司政策。

dominate

Verb動詞

在某個領域中佔據主導地位、控制局面或表現遠超對手。

EN

The local team managed to dominate the game from the very first minute.

中

本地球隊由第一分鐘開始就成功主導咗成場比賽。

The Guardian
football·
7 Oct, 19:00

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中文導讀

Thomas Tuchel 正式接掌 England 男子足球代表隊,球隊陣容即將面臨大洗牌。Alex Scott、Lewis Hall 同埋 Myles Lewis-Skelly 等年輕球員喺呢次變動中被視為潛在贏家,有望獲得更多上陣機會。相反,部分資深球員嘅位置可能變得岌岌可危。對於移英港人球迷嚟講,呢次教練更迭標誌住 England 足球進入新時代,球隊戰術風格同埋選人標準將會出現重大調整,值得密切留意。

All aboard the Tuchel train? England camp has clear winners and losers
A

Vocabulary 生字

Full steam ahead

Idiom慣用語

全力以赴,全速前進

EN

We are full steam ahead with the preparations for the upcoming community event.

中

我哋正全力以赴籌備即將舉行嘅社區活動。

Left behind

Phrasal verb短語動詞

被遺忘、被拋棄或落後於人

EN

Don't let your skills get left behind; keep learning new things every day.

中

唔好令你嘅技能落後於人,要每日學習新事物。

Clear

Adjective形容詞

清晰的、明顯的

EN

There is a clear difference between the two options we are considering.

中

我哋考慮緊嗰兩個選項之間有明顯嘅分別。

The Guardian
sport·
7 Oct, 18:29

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中文導讀

Saracens 技術總監 Brendan Venter 近日公開批評 Premiership Rugby 對球隊嘅媒體義務要求過於專制。佢認為頻繁嘅採訪安排令佢失去工作樂趣,甚至將橄欖球比喻為釀酒,暗示需要更多空間專注於球隊發展。呢單新聞反映出職業體育界喺商業宣傳同專業訓練之間嘅矛盾,亦引起外界討論體育組織點樣平衡媒體曝光同教練嘅工作壓力。

Saracens’ Brendan Venter takes aim at ‘autocratic’ Prem over media duties
A

Vocabulary 生字

autocratic

Adjective形容詞

獨裁的;專制的

EN

The manager was criticized for his autocratic style of leadership, as he never listened to his team's suggestions.

中

這位經理因其獨裁的領導風格而受到批評,因為他從不聽取團隊的建議。

hold court

Idiom (Verb phrase)慣用語(動詞片語)

(在社交場合中)成為眾人焦點並發表意見;高談闊論

EN

He loves to hold court at the dinner table, entertaining everyone with stories from his travels.

中

他喜歡在餐桌上高談闊論,用他旅行的故事娛樂大家。

steal

Verb動詞

奪走;偷走(在此語境指剝奪某人的情緒或權利)

EN

Don't let a bad morning steal your joy for the rest of the day.

中

別讓糟糕的早晨奪走你一整天的好心情。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Oct, 18:16

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中文導讀

保守黨黨魁 Kemi Badenoch 近期提出削減遺產稅,聲稱要減輕稅務負擔。不過,經濟評論指出呢項建議並唔符合經濟效益,反而會令國庫損失約 60 億英鎊,變相將公帑補貼畀富裕階層。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策爭議反映咗英國政壇喺稅制改革上嘅分歧,亦值得大家關注未來稅務政策點樣影響社會資源分配。

Badenoch’s inheritance tax gambit makes no economic sense
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inheritance

Noun名詞

遺產;繼承物

EN

She received a large inheritance from her grandfather.

中

佢由佢爺爺嗰度繼承咗一大筆遺產。

Slash

Verb動詞

大幅削減;大幅調低

EN

The supermarket decided to slash prices on all fresh produce.

中

間超級市場決定大幅削減所有新鮮農產品嘅價格。

Wealthy

Adjective形容詞

富裕的;有錢的

EN

He comes from a very wealthy family in the countryside.

中

佢來自鄉郊一個非常富裕嘅家庭。

The Guardian
football·
7 Oct, 18:02

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中文導讀

Lionel Messi 嘅國際賽生涯近日正式告一段落。呢篇評論分析咗佢點樣將足球昇華至一種近乎神聖嘅信仰,令 Argentina 全國上下對佢產生深厚情感。Jorge Messi 當年希望兒子得到國家認同嘅願望,最終喺 Lionel Messi 輝煌嘅職業生涯中圓滿實現,亦為世界足球史留下難以磨滅嘅印記。

Lionel Messi’s Argentina career turned football into a sacred mystery
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ambition

Noun名詞

野心、抱負、志向

EN

She has a clear ambition to become a successful entrepreneur in the future.

中

她有明確的志向,希望未來能成為一名成功的企業家。

Fulfill

Verb動詞

實現、履行、滿足

EN

It took years of hard work for him to fulfill his dream of buying a house.

中

他花了好幾年努力工作,才實現了買房的夢想。

Sacred

Adjective形容詞

神聖的、莊嚴的

EN

In many cultures, these ancient forests are considered sacred places.

中

在許多文化中,這些古老的森林被視為神聖的地方。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Oct, 18:00

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中文導讀

英國政府近期計劃取消 25 歲以下殘疾人士喺 Universal Credit 嘅健康津貼,引起社會關注。Anna Bird 同 Rick Burgess 透過公開信批評,呢項政策將會嚴重打擊年輕殘疾人士嘅生活保障。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項福利改革涉及社會安全網嘅變動,值得留意政府後續會點樣調整相關支援政策,確保弱勢社群唔會因為經濟壓力而陷入困境。

Plan to cut disability support will harm young people
A

Vocabulary 生字

Proposal

Noun名詞

提議、建議或計劃書

EN

The committee is reviewing the proposal to build a new community centre in the neighbourhood.

中

委員會正在審閱關於在社區興建新活動中心的提議。

Axe

Verb動詞

削減、裁減或取消(經費、計劃或職位)

EN

The company had to axe several departments to cut down on operational costs.

中

公司為了削減營運成本,不得不裁減多個部門。

Element

Noun名詞

要素、成分或組成部分

EN

Trust is a fundamental element of any healthy relationship.

中

信任是任何健康關係中的基本要素。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Oct, 18:00

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中文導讀

近期有報道指億萬富翁 David Reuben 因為擔心英國政府開徵財富稅而離開英國,但 TaxWatch 調查發現,David Reuben 早喺稅務政策變動前已經搬去 Monaco。呢單新聞反映出坊間對於富豪因稅務問題「逃離」英國嘅說法,未必完全符合事實,提醒大家喺接收呢類關於稅務同富豪動向嘅新聞時,要留意背後嘅數據同時間線,唔好盡信傳聞。

‘I reside in Monaco’: billionaire said to have quit UK over potential wealth tax had already left
A

Vocabulary 生字

Reside

Verb動詞

居住;定居(通常指正式或長期居住)

EN

You need to provide proof of where you currently reside for your visa application.

中

你需要提供證明文件,說明你目前居住喺邊度,以供簽證申請使用。

Contradict

Verb動詞

反駁;與……矛盾

EN

His actions often contradict what he says in public.

中

佢嘅行為往往同佢喺公眾場合講嘅嘢互相矛盾。

Exodus

Noun名詞

大批離去;集體遷徙

EN

The summer holidays often trigger a mass exodus of people leaving the city for the coast.

中

暑假通常會引發大批市民離開城市,前往海邊度假。

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sport·
7 Oct, 17:28

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中文導讀

Max Verstappen 喺 Sepang 嘅勝利,唔單止係個人成就,更係向 Red Bull 競爭對手發出嘅強烈警號。車隊近期對賽車進行嘅改良已經見到成效,呢種技術優勢正為下個賽季嘅連勝鋪路。對於關注賽車運動嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映出 Red Bull 喺研發進度上已經領先,其他車隊如果唔想喺未來賽季繼續捱打,必須盡快喺技術層面追趕,否則賽場嘅統治局面將會持續。

Verstappen’s victory in Sepang should serve as a warning to Red Bull’s rivals
A

Vocabulary 生字

groundwork

Noun名詞

基礎工作、準備工作

EN

We need to do some groundwork before we start the home renovation project.

中

喺我哋開始屋企裝修工程之前,需要做啲基礎準備工作。

renewed

Adjective形容詞

重新的、更新的、恢復的

EN

There is a renewed interest in learning traditional crafts among young people.

中

年輕人對於學習傳統手工藝嘅興趣又再恢復過嚟。

rival

Noun名詞

競爭對手

EN

The two local supermarkets are fierce rivals in the neighbourhood.

中

嗰兩間區內超市係好強勁嘅競爭對手。

The Guardian
news·
7 Oct, 16:48

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中文導讀

Sean Peers 近日喺法庭承認對一名女子進行性侵犯。案情揭露該名女子長期被其丈夫落藥,並喺失去知覺嘅狀態下遭到多次侵犯,時間跨度長達二十多年。呢宗案件揭示咗家庭內部極端暴力嘅隱蔽性,亦反映英國司法系統對於長期受害個案嘅審理挑戰,引起社會對受害者保護機制嘅關注。

Man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting woman drugged by her husband
A

Vocabulary 生字

Assault

Noun名詞

襲擊、侵犯

EN

The security guard was charged with common assault after the argument.

中

保安員喺爭執後被控普通襲擊罪。

Drugged

Adjective形容詞

被下藥的、受藥物影響的

EN

She felt dizzy and suspected that her drink had been drugged.

中

佢覺得頭暈,懷疑自己杯飲品被人落咗藥。

Offence

Noun名詞

罪行、違法行為

EN

He has no previous record of any criminal offence.

中

佢過往並無任何刑事犯罪紀錄。

The Guardian
politics·
7 Oct, 16:17

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 黨魁 Kemi Badenoch 喺黨內地位極高,甚至被形容為「Kult of Kemi」。黨內目前對佢極度依賴,將佢所有決策都捧為天才之作,唔容許佢失敗。呢種現象反映出 Conservative Party 喺缺乏替代人選下,只能將所有政治賭注押喺佢一個人身上,呢種「造神」心態對英國政局發展影響深遠。

All hail the Kult of Kemi – captain, coach and owner of the Conservatives
A

Vocabulary 生字

acclaim

Verb動詞

公開稱讚、讚賞

EN

The new restaurant was highly acclaimed by food critics for its authentic flavours.

中

呢間新餐廳因為地道嘅風味,受到食評家高度讚賞。

genius

Noun名詞

天才、天賦、絕妙之處

EN

It was a stroke of genius to book the tickets online in advance to avoid the long queues.

中

預先喺網上訂飛嚟避開長長人龍,真係一個絕妙嘅主意。

alternative

Noun名詞

替代選擇、替代方案

EN

If the train is cancelled, we will have to look for an alternative way to get to the city centre.

中

如果火車取消,我哋就要搵其他方法去市中心。

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news·
7 Oct, 16:15

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中文導讀

Noel Gallagher 等多位知名藝術家近日聯署公開信,聲援 Garvaghy Road 居民。呢件事源於 Drumcree parade 嘅長期爭議陷入僵局,藝術界人士要求政府介入,確保當地居民嘅權益同安全唔會受到遊行活動影響。呢類社會議題喺英國相當受關注,反映公眾對社區和諧同和平集會權利之間平衡嘅重視,值得移英港人留意當地社區事務嘅運作方式。

Artists including Noel Gallagher show support for Garvaghy Road residents
A

Vocabulary 生字

Impasse

Noun名詞

僵局;死胡同

EN

The negotiations reached an impasse after both sides refused to compromise.

中

由於雙方都拒絕妥協,談判陷入了僵局。

Urge

Verb動詞

力勸;敦促

EN

The teacher urged the students to finish their assignments before the deadline.

中

老師敦促學生在截止日期前完成作業。

Protect

Verb動詞

保護;防護

EN

It is important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful UV rays.

中

塗抹防曬霜以保護皮膚免受有害紫外線傷害是很重要的。

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football·
7 Oct, 16:12

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中文導讀

Southampton 領隊 Tonda Eckert 因涉及 Spygate 醜聞,被英格蘭足球總會判處六星期停賽緩刑。雖然面臨紀律處分,但佢依然可以喺嚟緊對陣 Portsmouth 嘅打吡戰中現身場邊指揮。呢單判決對於 Southampton 嘅戰術部署同埋球隊士氣有一定影響,球迷需要留意呢位領隊喺場邊嘅調動會唔會受到後續監管壓力而變得保守。

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert given six-week suspended ban for Spygate scandal
A

Vocabulary 生字

suspended

Adjective形容詞

緩刑的;暫停的

EN

The employee received a suspended sentence for the minor office policy violation.

中

該名員工因輕微違反辦公室規定而收到緩刑判決。

derby

Noun名詞

同城打吡;同地區球隊之間的對抗賽

EN

The atmosphere in the city is always tense before the local derby.

中

在同城打吡戰之前,城市裡的氣氛總是顯得非常緊張。

ruling

Noun名詞

裁決;判決

EN

The committee is expected to announce their final ruling on the matter tomorrow.

中

委員會預計將於明天宣布關於此事的最終裁決。

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politics·
7 Oct, 15:50

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 近期喺黨大會氣氛高漲,焦點全落喺 Kemi Badenoch 身上。雖然佢帶領黨內支持度回升,但黨內亦有聲音擔心過度依賴單一領袖,令政黨變成「一人黨」。呢種對 Kemi Badenoch 嘅高度依賴,反映出 Conservative Party 喺重建過程中,既慶幸有呢位強勢領袖,同時亦憂慮長遠發展嘅平衡問題。

‘All me’: Tory party riding high on Kemi Badenoch’s wave of popularity
A

Vocabulary 生字

Riding high

Idiom慣用語

處於成功、受歡迎或好運嘅狀態

EN

The local football team is riding high after winning five games in a row.

中

嗰支地區足球隊連贏五場之後,正處於氣勢如虹嘅狀態。

Popularity

Noun名詞

受歡迎程度、普及程度

EN

The popularity of electric vehicles has increased significantly in recent years.

中

電動車嘅普及程度喺近年顯著上升。

Balance

Noun名詞

平衡、均衡

EN

It is important to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.

中

喺工作同私人生活之間保持健康嘅平衡係好重要嘅。

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politics·
7 Oct, 15:50

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中文導讀

資深左翼政治人物 George Galloway 近日參與 Holborn and St Pancras 選區嘅補選,但佢全程身處 Russia,完全冇踏足過英國進行競選活動。呢種「遙距參選」做法喺英國政壇相當罕見,亦引發外界質疑候選人點樣履行選區職責,以及選民對呢類缺乏地區聯繫嘅候選人有咩睇法,值得移英港人留意英國選舉文化同候選人嘅問責性。

George Galloway contests London byelection without setting foot in UK
A

Vocabulary 生字

Contest

Verb動詞

爭奪、參與競選

EN

She decided to contest the local council seat to represent her community.

中

佢決定參與地方議會席位嘅競選,以代表佢嘅社區。

Constituency

Noun名詞

選區

EN

The member of parliament regularly visits the constituency to meet with local residents.

中

嗰位國會議員定期會去選區,同當地居民會面。

Exile

Noun名詞

流亡、被放逐

EN

After years in exile, the writer was finally able to return to his home country.

中

經過多年流亡,嗰位作家終於能夠返到佢嘅祖國。

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football·
7 Oct, 15:37

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中文導讀

Lionel Messi 同 Cristiano Ronaldo 呢兩位球壇傳奇嘅競爭,近日又添上新一章。Lionel Messi 選擇以優雅姿態告別賽場,相反 Cristiano Ronaldo 就採取截然不同嘅方式,透過長篇宣言同宣傳手法引起關注。呢場持續多年嘅「球王之爭」,即使兩人已離開歐洲主流聯賽,依然係全球球迷焦點,反映兩位球星喺足球史上嘅影響力依然深遠,值得大家留意佢哋點樣處理職業生涯嘅最後階段。

Tears, drone ads and a 1,740-word manifesto: Messi v Ronaldo gets one more chapter
A

Vocabulary 生字

gracefully

Adverb副詞

優雅地;得體地

EN

She accepted the criticism gracefully and promised to improve her work.

中

她優雅地接受了批評,並承諾會改進工作。

approach

Noun名詞

處理方法;途徑

EN

We need a new approach to solve this complicated problem.

中

我們需要一個新的方法來解決這個複雜的問題。

manifesto

Noun名詞

宣言;聲明

EN

The political party published its manifesto ahead of the upcoming election.

中

該政黨在選舉前發表了他們的政綱宣言。

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politics·
7 Oct, 14:57

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 黨魁 Kemi Badenoch 近日提出減免遺產稅計劃,被批評只係照顧富裕選民。呢個舉動反映 Conservative Party 正試圖挽回中產階級支持,同時 Kemi Badenoch 明確拒絕「團結右翼」嘅呼聲,顯示佢想喺黨內建立自己嘅領導風格。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策調整可能會影響未來稅務規劃,值得密切留意 Conservative Party 喺稅務政策上嘅具體走向。

Tories accused of prioritising rich voters as Badenoch lays out inheritance tax cut plan
A

Vocabulary 生字

Affluent

Adjective形容詞

富裕的、豐裕的

EN

The charity provides support to families living in affluent neighborhoods who are struggling with hidden costs.

中

呢間慈善機構為居住喺富裕社區但正面臨隱形成本壓力嘅家庭提供支援。

Prioritise

Verb動詞

優先考慮、給予優先權

EN

You should prioritise your health over working long hours every day.

中

你應該將健康置於每日長時間工作之上。

Inheritance

Noun名詞

遺產、繼承物

EN

She decided to invest her inheritance into a small business rather than spending it all at once.

中

佢決定將繼承到嘅遺產投資落一門小生意度,而唔係一次過使晒佢。

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news·
7 Oct, 14:16

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中文導讀

英國猶太團體將會喺 Richmond Terrace 舉行集會,悼念 7 October 襲擊事件嘅受害者。由於地點正正喺 Downing Street 對面,預計現場保安會加強。呢類集會喺英國相當常見,亦係當地表達訴求同悼念嘅重要方式,移英港人若果途經附近,建議留意交通消息,並尊重現場嘅悼念活動。

British Jewish groups to hold London vigil for victims of 7 October attacks
A

Vocabulary 生字

Vigil

Noun名詞

守夜、悼念活動,通常指喺深夜或特定時間舉行嘅安靜集會。

EN

The community held a candlelight vigil for the victims of the fire.

中

社區為火災受害者舉行咗燭光悼念活動。

Gathering

Noun名詞

聚會、集會,指一班人聚集喺同一個地方。

EN

We are planning a small family gathering for the upcoming holiday.

中

我哋正計劃為嚟緊嘅假期舉行一個小型家庭聚會。

Opposite

Preposition介詞

喺……對面,指位置上相對。

EN

There is a quiet cafe located opposite the public library.

中

公共圖書館對面有一間安靜嘅咖啡店。

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football·
7 Oct, 13:30

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中文導讀

USMNT 近期喺國際賽事表現強勢,四場比賽全勝,令唔少球員身價同地位提升。呢種「完美窗口期」唔單止係球隊戰術嘅勝利,更令一啲原本處於邊緣位置嘅球員面臨被淘汰嘅風險。對於關注足球發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢次賽事結果反映咗球隊內部競爭激烈,亦顯示咗新教練 Mauricio Pochettino 喺重塑球隊陣容方面嘅決心同影響力。

Teen brilliance to Pochettino’s haters: Winners and losers from the USMNT’s perfect window
A

Vocabulary 生字

brilliance

Noun名詞

卓越、才華橫溢、光輝

EN

The artist is known for the sheer brilliance of her paintings.

中

這位藝術家以其畫作的卓越才華而聞名。

benefit

Verb動詞

受惠、得益

EN

The new community centre will benefit everyone living in this area.

中

新的社區中心將會令住喺呢區嘅每個人受惠。

window

Noun名詞

(特定活動或機會的)時段、窗口期

EN

We have a short window of opportunity to finish the project before the deadline.

中

我哋得好短嘅時間窗口去喺限期前完成呢個項目。

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sport·
7 Oct, 13:28

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中文導讀

England 國家欖球隊近期喺 Twickenham 舉行嘅 Nations Championship 決賽門票銷情慘淡,需求遠遠落後於 South Africa 同 New Zealand。呢個現象反映出 Steve Borthwick 帶領嘅 England 隊喺主場嘅號召力正面臨嚴峻挑戰,球迷對賽事嘅熱情似乎大不如前,對主辦單位嚟講絕對係一個警號。

England hit by slump in Twickenham ticket sales for Nations Championship finals
A

Vocabulary 生字

slump

Noun名詞

(價值、數量或水平的)暴跌,衰退

EN

The company experienced a sudden slump in sales after the holiday season.

中

假期過後,該公司的銷售額經歷了一次突然的暴跌。

outstrip

Verb動詞

超過,勝過

EN

Demand for the new electric cars has far outstripped supply.

中

對新款電動車的需求遠遠超過了供應。

demand

Noun名詞

需求

EN

There is a high demand for affordable housing in this area.

中

這一區對可負擔房屋的需求很高。

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politics·
7 Oct, 13:26

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中文導讀

Reform UK 近日完成內部調查,裁定黨內官員 Dan Jukes 同 James Orr 喺處理政黨捐款方面並無違法。早前有媒體透過臥底行動,拍到佢哋討論接受海外捐款嘅可能性,引起警方介入調查。雖然黨內調查結果話佢哋清白,但呢件事反映出英國政黨喺政治獻金監管方面嘅透明度,依然係公眾關注嘅焦點,亦令呢個新興政黨嘅誠信備受考驗。

Reform clears its own officials of breaking party funding laws despite police investigation
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inquiry

Noun名詞

調查、查詢

EN

The company launched an internal inquiry to find out why the project failed.

中

公司發起了一項內部調查,以找出項目失敗的原因。

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控、聲稱

EN

He denied the allegation that he had stolen money from the charity fund.

中

他否認了關於他從慈善基金中偷錢的指控。

Transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的、公開的

EN

The local government promised to be more transparent about how they spend taxpayers' money.

中

地方政府承諾在如何花費納稅人的錢這方面會更加透明。

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football·
7 Oct, 13:01

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中文導讀

蘇格蘭足球隊近期表現未如理想,新領隊 Pocognoli 上任後未能帶嚟預期嘅「蜜月期效應」。球評人指出,球員 Andrew Robertson 喺場上嘅情緒反應,加上 Ben Gannon-Doak 被安排喺唔適合嘅位置,反映球隊戰術體系存在漏洞。對於關注蘇格蘭足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場風波揭示咗球隊喺管理同部署上正面臨嚴峻挑戰,未來嘅調整方向將會係焦點。

Robertson rant and the wrong system? Pocognoli’s Scotland start raises questions
A

Vocabulary 生字

Flawed

Adjective形容詞

有缺陷的、不完美的

EN

The original plan was fundamentally flawed and needed a complete revision.

中

原本嘅計劃喺根本上有缺陷,需要全面修訂。

Bounce

Noun名詞

反彈、回升(常用於形容新官上任或新政策帶來的短期正面效應)

EN

The company saw a significant bounce in sales after launching the new marketing campaign.

中

公司喺推出新營銷活動後,銷售額出現顯著回升。

Odd

Adjective形容詞

奇怪的、古怪的

EN

It is quite odd that the shop is closed on a busy Saturday afternoon.

中

間舖喺繁忙嘅星期六下午閂門,真係幾奇怪。

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news·
7 Oct, 12:31

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中文導讀

Norfolk 當地發生一宗嚴重命案,一名擔任 GP 嘅女子 Hannah Cain 被發現喺 Fern Hill 嘅住所內死亡。警方隨後拘捕其丈夫 Mark Cain,並控告佢謀殺罪。呢宗案件目前已經進入司法程序,Mark Cain 亦已出庭應訊。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類涉及醫療專業人士嘅刑事案件喺社區引起唔少關注,亦反映出英國警方喺處理家庭暴力及嚴重罪案嘅執法力度。

Husband of Norfolk GP found dead at home appears in court charged with her murder
A

Vocabulary 生字

Charged

Verb動詞

被控告,指警方正式對某人提出刑事指控

EN

The suspect was charged with theft after the police reviewed the security footage.

中

警方翻查閉路電視後,該名疑犯被控告盜竊罪。

Appear in court

Phrase片語

出庭應訊,指被告人按法律要求出席法庭聆訊

EN

You are required to appear in court next month to settle the traffic dispute.

中

你下個月需要出庭應訊,以處理該宗交通糾紛。

Found dead

Phrase片語

被發現死亡,常用於新聞報道中描述死者被發現時嘅狀態

EN

The missing hiker was unfortunately found dead in the woods by the rescue team.

中

失蹤嘅遠足人士不幸被搜救隊發現喺樹林中死亡。

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money·
7 Oct, 12:19

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中文導讀

英國按揭利率近期徘徊喺 6% 水平,令唔少打算置業或者換樓嘅家庭大失預算。呢個高息環境直接影響供樓負擔能力,甚至迫使買家重新考慮入市策略。媒體現正收集受影響人士嘅意見,探討呢個經濟壓力點樣改變大家嘅生活規劃。如果你正考慮買樓,不妨留意呢類市場動向,評估自己嘅財政狀況係咪足以應對長期高息壓力。

Tell us: are you affected by the 6% mortgage rate?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Mortgage

Noun名詞

按揭貸款

EN

I need to visit the bank to discuss my mortgage application.

中

我需要去銀行傾下我嘅按揭申請。

Upgrade

Verb動詞

升級;換成更好嘅(通常指房屋或設備)

EN

We are planning to upgrade to a larger house next year.

中

我哋計劃出年換一間大啲嘅屋。

Affected

Adjective形容詞

受到影響嘅

EN

The residents in the area were heavily affected by the power cut.

中

嗰區嘅居民受到停電嚴重影響。

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football·
7 Oct, 12:13

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中文導讀

Arsenal 主帥 Mikel Arteta 近日正式簽署長期續約合同,繼續帶領球隊爭取更高榮譽。Mikel Arteta 喺聲明中強調,目前嘅成就只係球隊發展嘅起點,未來目標係要將 Arsenal 帶到更高層次。呢份續約反映球會管理層對 Mikel Arteta 執教方針嘅高度信任,亦標誌住球隊將會繼續維持現有嘅戰術體系,力求喺英超聯賽同歐洲賽場取得突破。

‘This is only the beginning,’ vows Mikel Arteta after signing new Arsenal deal
A

Vocabulary 生字

vow

Verb動詞

發誓、鄭重承諾

EN

The local council vowed to improve the public transport system by next year.

中

地方議會承諾喺出年之前改善公共交通系統。

sign

Verb動詞

簽署

EN

Please remember to sign the document at the bottom of the page.

中

請記得喺文件頁底簽名。

long-term

Adjective形容詞

長期的

EN

It is important to have a long-term plan for your retirement savings.

中

為退休儲蓄制定長期計劃係好重要嘅。

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football·
7 Oct, 12:00

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中文導讀

前 Ipswich 領隊 Kieran McKenna 近日接受獨家訪問,分享佢離開球會嘅心路歷程。佢強調希望以最圓滿嘅方式告別,目前正享受與家人相處嘅時光,並為未來嘅職業生涯規劃作好準備。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類關於職場轉換同心態調整嘅分享,或者可以為大家喺英國開展新生活提供一啲啟發。

‘I wanted to depart in the best way possible’: Kieran McKenna on Ipswich exit and future plans
A

Vocabulary 生字

depart

Verb動詞

離開;出發

EN

The train is scheduled to depart from platform four in ten minutes.

中

火車預計將於十分鐘後從四號月台開出。

affection

Noun名詞

喜愛;鍾愛

EN

She shows great affection for her pet dog by taking it for walks every day.

中

她每天帶寵物狗散步,對牠表現出極大的喜愛。

savour

Verb動詞

細細品味;享受

EN

I want to take a break and savour the quiet moments of the weekend.

中

我想休息一下,好好享受週末寧靜的時光。

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education·
7 Oct, 12:00

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中文導讀

唔少Black parents喺英國教育體制入面,面臨兩難局面:究竟應該揀學術要求嚴格嘅學校,定係揀文化共融性高嘅環境?呢個困境反映咗少數族裔家長喺幫仔女規劃教育路徑時,往往要喺學業成就同身份認同之間做取捨,亦突顯咗英國學校喺多元文化教育上仍有改善空間,值得移英家長關注。

The impossible dilemma that Black parents face
A

Vocabulary 生字

Rigor

Noun名詞

嚴格、嚴謹(通常指學術或標準)

EN

The academic rigor of this university prepares students well for their future careers.

中

呢間大學嘅學術嚴謹度,令學生為未來職業做好充分準備。

Inclusivity

Noun名詞

共融、包容性

EN

The company promotes inclusivity by welcoming employees from all backgrounds.

中

呢間公司透過歡迎唔同背景嘅員工,推廣共融文化。

Untenable

Adjective形容詞

難以維持的、站唔住腳的

EN

The current working conditions have become untenable for the staff.

中

目前嘅工作環境對員工嚟講已經變得難以維持。

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football·
7 Oct, 11:21

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中文導讀

揭露 Manchester City 財務醜聞嘅舉報人 Rui Pinto,近期經歷咗一場行政混亂。葡萄牙當局喺決定終止佢嘅證人保護身份後,竟然足足拖咗 83 日先通知佢。呢件事反映咗證人保護計劃喺行政溝通上嘅嚴重疏忽,令 Rui Pinto 嘅人身安全陷入不必要嘅風險,亦引起外界對當局處理敏感案件程序嘅質疑。

Portuguese authorities took 83 days to tell Rui Pinto his witness protection was ending
A

Vocabulary 生字

Whistleblower

Noun名詞

舉報人;揭弊者(指揭露機構或組織內部違法行為嘅人)

EN

The whistleblower provided documents to the authorities to expose the company's illegal activities.

中

呢位舉報人向當局提供文件,揭露該公司嘅非法活動。

In the dark

Idiom慣用語

被蒙在鼓裡;唔知情

EN

The management kept the staff in the dark about the upcoming layoffs until the very last minute.

中

管理層一直將即將裁員嘅消息隱瞞,員工直到最後一刻先知情。

Status

Noun名詞

身份;地位;狀況

EN

You can check the delivery status of your online order on the website.

中

你可以喺網站上查詢你網購訂單嘅配送狀態。

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sport·
7 Oct, 10:42

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中文導讀

近期加拿大舉辦嘅 Super60 板球賽事,因為賽制極度簡化,甚至連 Faf du Plessis 都質疑呢種比賽係咪仲算係「正統板球」。呢類新興賽事雖然試圖透過縮短賽程嚟吸引觀眾,但往往因為缺乏傳統板球嘅技術深度,被批評為空洞嘅表演。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗體育界喺傳統價值同商業娛樂化之間嘅拉鋸,值得留意呢種速食文化點樣影響傳統運動嘅本質。

Schrödinger’s six, tiny boundaries and the hollow spectacle of ghost-town T10 cricket
A

Vocabulary 生字

Spectacle

Noun名詞

壯觀場面、引人注目嘅表演或奇觀

EN

The fireworks display was a magnificent spectacle that lit up the entire night sky.

中

煙花匯演係一場壯觀嘅表演,照亮咗成個夜空。

Hollow

Adjective形容詞

空洞的、虛偽的、無實質內容的

EN

He offered a hollow apology that didn't seem sincere at all.

中

佢作出咗一個空洞嘅道歉,睇落完全唔誠懇。

Raise eyebrows

Idiom慣用語

令人驚訝、引起懷疑或不滿

EN

Her decision to quit such a stable job at this age raised a few eyebrows among her colleagues.

中

佢喺呢個年紀決定辭去一份咁穩定嘅工作,令同事們感到驚訝。

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football·
7 Oct, 10:20

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中文導讀

Arsenal 同 Chelsea 兩間球會嘅女足隊伍,因為要參加 Club World Cup,預計會缺席 WSL 下季賽事長達一個月。呢個安排令賽程出現重大變動,對球迷嚟講,意味住聯賽嘅節奏會受到影響,亦反映出國際賽事同本土聯賽喺編排上嘅衝突,可能會令球隊喺聯賽爭標嘅過程變得更加複雜。

Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup
A

Vocabulary 生字

disruption

Noun名詞

中斷、擾亂或混亂

EN

The heavy snow caused a major disruption to public transport services.

中

大雪導致公共交通服務出現嚴重中斷。

schedule

Noun名詞

時間表、日程安排

EN

I have a very busy schedule this week with many meetings.

中

我呢個星期日程好忙,有好多會議。

conflict

Noun名詞

衝突、矛盾

EN

There is a conflict between my work hours and my evening classes.

中

我嘅工作時間同夜校課程時間有衝突。

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sport·
7 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

MLB 球隊 White Sox 曾經創下史上最差戰績,但喺新任經理 Will Venable 帶領下,佢引入籃球戰術思維,成功令球隊脫胎換骨。呢個轉變唔單止係戰術層面嘅革新,更加係管理學上嘅經典案例,證明只要改變思維模式,即使係長期積弱嘅團隊,都有機會喺短期內衝擊 World Series 冠軍寶座,值得大家留意呢種跨界管理嘅啟示。

Will Venable: the White Sox manager who used basketball tactics to transform a baseball loser
A

Vocabulary 生字

transform

Verb動詞

徹底改變;轉型

EN

The new manager managed to transform the struggling company into a profitable business.

中

新經理成功將呢間陷入困境嘅公司轉型為一間賺錢嘅企業。

tactics

Noun名詞

策略;戰術

EN

You need to change your tactics if you want to win this negotiation.

中

如果你想贏呢場談判,你需要改變你嘅策略。

struggling

Adjective形容詞

掙扎中的;困難的

EN

The charity provides support to struggling families in the local community.

中

呢間慈善機構為社區入面生活困難嘅家庭提供支援。

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football·
7 Oct, 09:20

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中文導讀

Cristiano Ronaldo 近日爆出一段爭議,指佢曾為葡萄牙國家隊主教練 Jorge Jesus 準備咗八點建議,並要求對方喺記者會上公開發表。點知 Jorge Jesus 未有照做,Cristiano Ronaldo 隨即憤而離場。呢件事反映出球星喺球隊管理層面嘅影響力,以及教練與球員之間嘅權力角力,喺體育界引起唔少討論。

Cristiano Ronaldo: the extraordinary eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make
A

Vocabulary 生字

Validate

Verb動詞

驗證、確認、使生效

EN

Please validate your parking ticket at the reception desk before you leave.

中

請喺離開前去接待處驗證你嘅泊車票。

Deliver

Verb動詞

發表(演講)、履行(承諾)、遞送

EN

The manager promised to deliver a clear plan for the new project by the end of the week.

中

經理承諾喺呢個星期完結前,會發表一份清晰嘅新項目計劃。

Extraordinary

Adjective形容詞

非凡的、特別的、令人驚訝的

EN

The team made an extraordinary effort to finish the renovation ahead of schedule.

中

團隊付出咗非凡嘅努力,令裝修工程可以提前完成。

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football·
7 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近期推動首屆 Asean Cup,雖然賽事本身關注度唔高,但呢項計劃背後嘅政治意義遠大於體育競技。外界分析指,Gianni Infantino 係想透過呢類賽事拉攏亞洲足協成員國,為未來 Fifa 嘅重大決策同投票爭取更多支持。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映國際體育組織點樣利用賽事作為外交工具,影響全球政治版圖。

Indonesia triumph in Infantino’s Asian brainchild but real impact could be votes
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inaugural

Adjective形容詞

首屆的、開創性的

EN

The company held its inaugural annual conference to discuss future strategies.

中

公司舉辦了首屆年度會議,以討論未來策略。

Brainchild

Noun名詞

心血結晶、獨創的想法

EN

This community garden project was the brainchild of a local volunteer.

中

這個社區花園計劃是一位當地義工的心血結晶。

Impact

Noun名詞

影響、衝擊

EN

The new policy will have a significant impact on our daily expenses.

中

這項新政策將會對我們的日常開支產生重大影響。

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football·
7 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

呢篇報道整理咗足球壇一啲趣聞,包括球員點樣用「屁股」入波打破入球荒,仲有政界領袖同時現身球場睇波,以及關於長期停賽同極速追平比數嘅統計。呢類冷知識專欄喺英國體育新聞好常見,除咗娛樂性,亦反映咗英國人對足球數據同歷史嘅執著,係融入當地社交圈子、同鄰居傾偈嘅好話題。

Which footballers have ended scoring droughts with a goal off their backside?
A

Vocabulary 生字

drought

Noun名詞

旱災;長期缺乏(某事物)

EN

The country is suffering from a severe water drought due to the lack of rain.

中

由於缺乏雨水,呢個國家正遭受嚴重嘅旱災。

suspension

Noun名詞

暫停;停職;停賽

EN

The employee received a one-week suspension for violating the company policy.

中

嗰位員工因為違反公司政策,被停職一個星期。

equaliser

Noun名詞

扳平比分嘅入球

EN

The team scored a late equaliser in the final minutes of the match.

中

球隊喺比賽最後幾分鐘射入咗扳平比分嘅一球。

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politics·
7 Oct, 06:00

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中文導讀

Conservative Party大會近日出現一幅諷刺掛毯,矛頭直指曾經轉投Reform UK嘅Robert Jenrick。呢類政治諷刺喺英國政壇相當常見,透過幽默方式表達對「變節」政客嘅不滿,同時亦反映黨內對於黨員忠誠度嘅高度關注。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類政治文化,可以更深入了解英國政黨之間嘅角力同埋公眾點樣透過創意方式參與政治評論。

Tories delight as satirical tapestry pokes fun at ‘turncoat’ Robert Jenrick
A

Vocabulary 生字

Satirical

Adjective形容詞

諷刺的,挖苦的

EN

The comedian is famous for his satirical take on modern social issues.

中

嗰位喜劇演員以佢對現代社會議題嘅諷刺性見解而聞名。

Defector

Noun名詞

變節者,叛逃者

EN

The company struggled to maintain morale after a key defector joined their main competitor.

中

喺一名關鍵員工變節加入主要競爭對手後,公司好難維持士氣。

Turncoat

Noun名詞

變節者,反覆無常嘅人

EN

He was branded a turncoat by his former friends after changing his stance on the project.

中

佢喺改變對嗰個項目嘅立場後,被昔日好友標籤為變節者。

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sport·
7 Oct, 05:11

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中文導讀

澳洲板球隊喺 2018 年發生嘅 ball-tampering 醜聞,至今依然係體壇熱話。雖然事隔多年,但公眾對真相嘅渴求從未減退。呢篇評論指出,如果唔徹底公開當年嘅細節,呢單醜聞只會繼續糾纏唔清。對於體育界嚟講,誠信同透明度先係解決爭議嘅唯一方法,否則呢件事只會成為揮之不去嘅陰影。

What’s left to say about Australia’s ball-tampering? The answer is everything
A

Vocabulary 生字

tamper

Verb動詞

擅自竄改、干預或損壞(某物)

EN

Someone had tampered with the lock on the front door.

中

有人擅自竄改過前門嘅鎖。

transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的、公開的、坦率的

EN

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

中

間公司需要喺招聘流程上更加透明。

resolve

Verb動詞

解決(問題或爭議)

EN

We hope to resolve the billing issue by the end of the week.

中

我哋希望喺呢個星期完結前解決賬單問題。

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news·
7 Oct, 05:01

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中文導讀

電影史可能要改寫喇!一直被視為全球首部有聲電影嘅 The Jazz Singer,地位隨時被一部蘇格蘭作品 Till the Bells Ring 取代。研究人員發現,呢部由 Scots 編寫嘅電影,首映時間比 Al Jolson 主演嘅荷里活名作仲要早一年。如果呢項發現獲學術界確認,電影史冊就要重新編寫,證明蘇格蘭喺電影發展史上嘅貢獻比大眾認知中更早、更重要。

Scottish film could steal The Jazz Singer’s crown as ‘world’s first talkie’
A

Vocabulary 生字

premiered

Verb動詞

首映;首次公演

EN

The new play premiered at the local theatre last night.

中

嗰套新劇昨晚喺當地劇院首映。

crown

Noun名詞

桂冠;榮譽;最高成就

EN

She successfully defended her crown in the national swimming competition.

中

佢喺全國游泳比賽中成功衛冕冠軍。

feature

Verb動詞

以……為特色;由……主演

EN

The restaurant menu features a wide variety of fresh seafood dishes.

中

呢間餐廳嘅餐牌主打多款新鮮海鮮菜式。

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football·
7 Oct, 03:13

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中文導讀

Mauricio Pochettino 帶領嘅 US 國家隊喺近期嘅國際賽期表現強勢,以 1-0 小勝 Canada,成功取得四連勝。雖然呢場友誼賽過程相當火爆,甚至被形容為唔多好睇,但 Justin Ellis 再次展現潛力,成為致勝關鍵。對於關注國際足球發展嘅移英港人嚟講,Mauricio Pochettino 點樣喺呢段時間整合陣容,係觀察 US 足球未來走向嘅重要指標。

Justin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada
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Vocabulary 生字

chippy

Adjective形容詞

形容比賽過程火藥味濃、球員容易動怒或發生爭執

EN

The match became quite chippy after the referee made a controversial decision.

中

裁判做出具爭議性嘅判決後,場波變得火藥味好濃。

friendly

Noun名詞

友誼賽(非正式比賽,旨在訓練或交流)

EN

Our local football club is playing a friendly against a team from the next town this weekend.

中

我哋地區嘅足球會今個週末會同隔離鎮嘅球隊踢一場友誼賽。

make the difference

Phrase片語

成為關鍵、起到決定性作用

EN

His experience and calm attitude really made the difference in solving the problem.

中

佢嘅經驗同冷靜態度喺解決問題嗰陣起到關鍵作用。