Thu, Oct 8· 10月8日

44 stories · 132 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
politics·
8 Oct, 22:22

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中文導讀

Holborn and St Pancras 舉行補選,Labour 黨能否守住呢個議席係焦點所在。呢場選戰被視為測試 Andy Burnham 團結選民能力嘅指標,尤其係面對 Green party 候選人 Zack Polanski 嘅挑戰。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場選舉反映咗地方選區嘅政治版圖變化,以及選民對傳統大黨同新興政黨嘅取態,值得留意英國政壇嘅民意走向。

Polls close in Holborn and St Pancras byelection as Labour hopes to retain seat
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Vocabulary 生字

Contest

Noun名詞

競賽、競爭或選戰

EN

The local tennis contest will be held at the community centre this weekend.

中

社區中心將會喺呢個週末舉辦網球比賽。

Retain

Verb動詞

保留、保持或維持

EN

It is important to retain your receipts in case you need to return any items.

中

保留收據好重要,以防你需要退貨。

Unite

Verb動詞

團結、聯合

EN

The community decided to unite to clean up the local park together.

中

社區決定團結一致,一齊清理區內公園。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Oct, 22:05

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中文導讀

Las Vegas Aces 球星 A’ja Wilson 近日創下歷史,成為首位連續三屆奪得 WNBA MVP 嘅球員。佢以五次獲獎嘅紀錄,正式超越 Sheryl Swoopes、Lisa Leslie 同 Lauren Jackson,奠定咗佢喺聯盟入面無可取代嘅地位。呢項成就唔單止係個人榮譽,更標誌住佢喺女子籃球界嘅統治力達到咗前所未有嘅新高度。

‘One of one’: A’ja Wilson stands alone with record fifth WNBA MVP award
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Vocabulary 生字

record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

She broke the school record for the 100-meter sprint.

中

佢打破咗學校嘅一百米短跑紀錄。

straight

Adjective形容詞

連續的

EN

It has been raining for three days straight.

中

已經連續落咗三日雨。

stand alone

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

獨樹一幟、無與倫比

EN

In terms of quality, this restaurant stands alone in the city.

中

論質素,呢間餐廳喺呢個城市係無與倫比嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Oct, 19:00

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中文導讀

近期 Prem rugby union 賽事出現大量得分,令外界質疑防守戰術係咪已經過時,甚至有人戲稱比賽變得好似 basketball 咁。不過,專家分析認為呢種高比分現象未必代表防守失效,而係現代球賽節奏加快嘅必然結果。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育評論可以更深入了解英國體育文化,亦係融入當地社交圈子嘅好話題。

Is Prem rugby union turning into basketball? Nailbiters supply case for defence
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Vocabulary 生字

en vogue

Adjective形容詞

流行的、時興的

EN

Minimalist interior design is currently en vogue among young homeowners.

中

極簡主義室內設計目前喺年輕屋主之間好流行。

concede

Verb動詞

(在比賽中)失分、被對手得分

EN

The team played well but conceded two goals in the final minutes of the match.

中

球隊表現唔錯,但喺比賽最後幾分鐘失咗兩球。

nailbiter

Noun名詞

緊張刺激、勝負難料的局面或比賽

EN

The election result was a real nailbiter, with the lead changing several times throughout the night.

中

選舉結果真係好緊張刺激,領先優勢喺成晚入面幾次易手。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Oct, 18:41

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中文導讀

NFL 賽事 Buccaneers 對陣 Cowboys 嘅焦點戰即將開打,唔少移英港人對呢類美式足球賽事未必熟悉。呢篇報道整理咗觀賽指南,包括直播頻道同串流平台資訊。對於想融入當地體育文化或者想喺酒吧睇波嘅朋友,呢類賽事資訊相當實用,可以幫大家快速掌握點樣喺英國收睇呢場熱門賽事。

NFL today: How to watch Buccaneers v Cowboys, TV channels & live stream Thursday 8 October
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Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現、進展(通常指某人或某事嘅結果)

EN

I wonder how the new employees will fare in their first week.

中

我好奇新員工喺第一週嘅表現會點樣。

option

Noun名詞

選擇、選項

EN

We have several options for dinner tonight, including Italian or Thai food.

中

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜或者泰國菜。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影音內容)

EN

You can stream your favorite movies directly to your television.

中

你可以將你鍾意嘅電影直接串流播放到你部電視度。

The Guardian
news·
8 Oct, 18:19

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中文導讀

Brighton 近日舉行死因研訊,探討三名女子離世前嘅最後時光。雖然法庭披露咗佢哋生前曾前往湖泊同海灘,但對於佢哋選擇結束生命嘅具體原因,研訊結果顯示可能永遠無法查明。呢單案件引起大眾關注心理健康支援嘅重要性,亦反映出喺英國處理自殺個案時,即使經過深入調查,有時依然難以釐清背後嘅複雜動機。

A lake pilgrimage and a quiet car ride to beach: last hours of sisters who took own lives in Brighton
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Vocabulary 生字

Inquest

Noun名詞

死因研訊;調查

EN

The coroner opened an inquest into the cause of the sudden death.

中

死因裁判官就該宗猝死案件展開了死因研訊。

Pilgrimage

Noun名詞

朝聖之旅;長途跋涉去一個對自己有特殊意義嘅地方

EN

Many fans make a pilgrimage to the stadium to pay tribute to the legendary player.

中

許多球迷都會長途跋涉前往該球場,向這位傳奇球員致敬。

Clarify

Verb動詞

澄清;闡明;使更清晰

EN

Could you please clarify your instructions so that I don't make any mistakes?

中

你可以澄清一下你嘅指示嗎?咁樣我就唔會做錯。

The Guardian
football·
8 Oct, 18:00

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 領隊 Oliver Glasner 近日公開批評 Manchester City 涉嫌簽署虛假合約嘅風波。佢認為呢類醜聞嚴重損害 Premier League 嘅國際品牌形象,並質疑聯賽嘅公平性。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗英國足球界對聯賽誠信嘅高度關注,亦顯示出呢類法律糾紛對聯賽長遠發展嘅潛在衝擊,值得大家留意事態發展。

Glasner urges quick end to Manchester City saga and fears damage to Premier League
A

Vocabulary 生字

Integrity

Noun名詞

正直、誠實、完整性(指道德或系統嘅健全)

EN

The journalist is known for his professional integrity and never accepts bribes.

中

嗰位記者以專業操守聞名,從不接受賄賂。

Damage

Verb動詞

損害、破壞

EN

Smoking can seriously damage your health over time.

中

長期吸煙會嚴重損害你嘅健康。

Urge

Verb動詞

力勸、敦促

EN

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

中

老師力勸學生喺限期前完成功課。

The Guardian
news·
8 Oct, 17:46

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中文導讀

英國理財專家 Martin Lewis 近期發起 Small Ideas Initiative,希望收集大眾對改善生活嘅實用建議。呢項計劃旨在匯集低成本、高效率嘅政策點子,並將其提交畀跨黨派小組審議。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個係一個難得嘅機會,可以透過呢個平台反映日常生活中遇到嘅實際困難,直接參與推動英國社會嘅微小但必要嘅改革,令生活質素有所提升。

What would make your life easier? Martin Lewis asks public for ‘small ideas’ to improve UK
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Vocabulary 生字

Initiative

Noun名詞

倡議、主動行動、新方案

EN

The local council has launched a new initiative to encourage residents to recycle more.

中

地方議會推出了一項新倡議,鼓勵居民多做回收。

Practical

Adjective形容詞

實際的、實用的

EN

It is more practical to buy a sturdy umbrella than a cheap one that breaks in the wind.

中

買一把堅固的雨傘比買一把在風中會壞掉的廉價雨傘更實際。

Gather

Verb動詞

收集、聚集

EN

We need to gather all the necessary documents before applying for the permit.

中

我們在申請許可證之前,需要收集所有必要的文件。

The Guardian
football·
8 Oct, 17:33

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中文導讀

England 女足教練 Sarina Wiegman 近日公開讚揚中場球員 Ella Toone 嘅專業態度。雖然 Ella Toone 最初未被列入 World Cup 附加賽對陣 Greece 嘅大軍名單,但後來獲補選歸隊。Sarina Wiegman 強調球員喺面對變動時展現出嘅心態至關重要,呢種職業素養對於維持球隊士氣同競爭力相當關鍵,亦反映出頂尖運動員應有嘅心理質素。

Wiegman praises Toone’s attitude after late Lionesses recall for Greece playoff
A

Vocabulary 生字

Attitude

Noun名詞

態度、心態

EN

You need to have a positive attitude if you want to succeed in your new job.

中

如果你想喺新工做得成功,你需要保持積極嘅態度。

Recall

Verb動詞

召回、重新徵召

EN

The company decided to recall the faulty products from the market immediately.

中

公司決定立即將有問題嘅產品從市場召回。

Playoff

Noun名詞

附加賽、季後賽

EN

Our local team is training hard for the upcoming playoff match next month.

中

我哋嘅地區球隊正為下個月即將舉行嘅附加賽努力訓練。

The Guardian
education·
8 Oct, 17:30

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中文導讀

英國教育標準局 Ofsted 近期備受爭議,唔少教育界人士批評現行評核制度已經過時,甚至唔再適用於現代學校。Gareth Jones 同 Richard Hooper 兩位資深教育工作者喺報章撰文,建議政府應該徹底改革評核機制,唔好再單靠單一評分去衡量學校表現。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類教育改革討論,有助掌握子女就讀學校嘅評核標準,以及英國教育政策嘅未來走向。

A better way to inspect and evaluate schools
A

Vocabulary 生字

evaluate

Verb動詞

評估、評價

EN

It is important to evaluate the pros and cons before signing a long-term contract.

中

喺簽署長期合約之前,評估利弊係好重要嘅。

alternative

Noun名詞

替代方案、選擇

EN

We are looking for an affordable alternative to the expensive gym membership.

中

我哋正喺度搵緊一個負擔得起嘅替代方案,嚟取代嗰個昂貴嘅健身會籍。

propose

Verb動詞

提議、建議

EN

The committee will propose a new plan to improve public transport services.

中

委員會將會提議一個新計劃,以改善公共交通服務。

The Guardian
education·
8 Oct, 17:30

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中文導讀

英國教育界近日出現爭議,多位關注特殊教育需要(SEN)嘅倡議者及家長,包括 Chris Packham 同 Sally Phillips,聯署要求政府保障 SEN 學童嘅法定權益。佢哋批評現行制度缺乏問責,促請當局必須同家長及相關機構合作,確保每位學童都能獲得適切嘅個別支援,唔好因為行政簡化而犧牲咗學童應有嘅教育資源同權利。

Legal rights must be retained for children with special educational needs
A

Vocabulary 生字

provision

Noun名詞

供應、提供;(法律或合約的)條款、規定

EN

The school makes special provision for students who have learning difficulties.

中

學校為有學習困難的學生提供特別安排。

accountability

Noun名詞

問責性、負責任的態度

EN

There should be greater accountability for how public funds are spent.

中

對於公共資金的運用方式,應該要有更大的問責性。

preserve

Verb動詞

保護、維護、保存

EN

We need to preserve our natural environment for future generations.

中

我們需要為下一代保護我們的自然環境。

The Guardian
education·
8 Oct, 17:30

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中文導讀

英國著名自然學家 Chris Packham 聯同演員 Sally Phillips 等人,近日去信首相 Keir Starmer,要求政府重新審視針對特殊教育需要(SEN)兒童嘅改革方案。佢哋擔心呢項改革會削弱現有法律對兒童嘅保障,令有需要嘅家庭喺爭取支援時面臨更大困難。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類涉及教育政策嘅倡議,反映咗英國社會對公眾權益嘅關注,值得大家留意相關政策點樣影響下一代。

Campaigners led by Chris Packham urge prime minister to rethink Send reforms
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Vocabulary 生字

rethink

Verb動詞

重新考慮;反思

EN

You should rethink your decision before signing the contract.

中

喺簽合約之前,你應該重新考慮你嘅決定。

unfairly

Adverb副詞

不公平地;不公正地

EN

The manager was accused of treating some employees unfairly.

中

嗰位經理被指控不公平地對待部分員工。

protection

Noun名詞

保護;保障

EN

Wearing a helmet provides essential protection when you are cycling.

中

踩單車嗰陣戴頭盔可以提供必要嘅保護。

The Guardian
politics·
8 Oct, 17:29

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中文導讀

距離 2028 年英國女性獲得平等投票權一百週年仲有幾年,Helen Pankhurst 近日撰文提醒大家,當年 Suffragettes 爭取返嚟嘅權利得來不易。佢呼籲大眾唔好視呢啲權利為理所當然,應該繼續喺政治參與上努力,確保民主價值可以傳承落去。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢段歷史有助理解英國社會對公民權利同政治參與嘅重視,亦係融入當地社會嘅重要一環。

Honouring Sylvia and Emmeline Pankhurst on stage and in political action
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Vocabulary 生字

Centenary

Noun名詞

一百週年紀念

EN

The town is planning a grand celebration for its centenary next year.

中

小鎮正為明年的一百週年紀念籌備盛大慶祝活動。

Franchise

Noun名詞

投票權、選舉權

EN

The campaign aimed to extend the franchise to all adult citizens regardless of their background.

中

該運動旨在將投票權擴展至所有成年公民,不論其背景為何。

Take for granted

Idiom慣用語

視為理所當然

EN

We often take for granted the convenience of having clean water available at home.

中

我們經常將家中隨手可得的潔淨食水視為理所當然。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Oct, 17:08

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中文導讀

F1 車手 Valtteri Bottas 近日分享咗一段喺 Malaysia 同 Singapore 之間嘅驚險單車之旅。佢喺全長 418 公里嘅路程入面,除咗要應付極端天氣,仲要避開野生動物,甚至要跳過蜥蜴同閃避蟒蛇。呢類長途極限運動唔單止考驗體能,亦反映咗專業運動員喺休季期間,依然保持極高嘅挑戰精神,呢種對體能嘅極致追求,絕對值得體育愛好者關注。

Valtteri Bottas reveals lizard-leaping, python-dodging cycling exploits on epic ride
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Vocabulary 生字

exploit

Noun名詞

英勇事蹟、壯舉

EN

The mountaineer shared stories of his daring exploits in the Himalayas.

中

那位登山家分享了他在喜馬拉雅山進行大膽壯舉的故事。

incident-packed

Adjective形容詞

充滿意外的、事件頻發的

EN

It was an incident-packed journey, with lost luggage and missed trains along the way.

中

這是一趟充滿意外的旅程,沿途發生了行李丟失和錯過火車等狀況。

dodge

Verb動詞

閃避、躲避

EN

You need to dodge the puddles while walking to work on a rainy day.

中

下雨天走路去上班時,你需要閃避地上的水窪。

The Guardian
football·
8 Oct, 17:00

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中文導讀

Concacaf 主席 Victor Montagliani 近日向內部員工表明,計劃競逐連任,意味住佢唔會參與競逐 Fifa 主席一職。原本外界一直視 Victor Montagliani 為 Gianni Infantino 嘅潛在競爭對手,今次表態令 Fifa 權力架構嘅變數減少,亦反映國際足協內部嘅人事佈局正趨向穩定。

Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run
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Vocabulary 生字

clarify

Verb動詞

澄清;闡明

EN

Could you clarify the instructions for this assignment?

中

你可以解釋清楚呢份功課嘅指引嗎?

rival

Noun名詞

競爭對手

EN

They have been business rivals for over a decade.

中

佢哋做生意嘅競爭對手已經超過十年。

potential

Adjective形容詞

潛在的;可能的

EN

We need to consider all potential risks before starting the project.

中

喺開始呢個計劃之前,我哋需要考慮所有潛在風險。

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news·
8 Oct, 16:53

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中文導讀

兩名 Latvian 男子近日喺 Cambridgeshire 一個由 US military 使用嘅 RAF base 被捕。佢哋涉嫌非法闖入、蓄意破壞以及進入禁區。由於呢個基地涉及軍事機密同國防安全,英國當局對呢類保安漏洞非常重視,事件亦引起當地對軍事設施保安水平嘅關注。

Two Latvian men arrested at RAF base in Cambridgeshire used by US military
A

Vocabulary 生字

Trespass

Verb動詞

非法闖入(私人土地或建築物)

EN

You are not allowed to enter this area, or you will be prosecuted for trespass.

中

你唔可以進入呢個區域,否則會被控非法闖入。

Prohibited

Adjective形容詞

被禁止的

EN

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

中

呢棟建築物內嚴禁吸煙。

Detain

Verb動詞

扣留、拘留

EN

The security guard decided to detain the suspect until the police arrived.

中

保安決定扣留嗰名疑犯,直到警察到達為止。

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football·
8 Oct, 16:45

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中文導讀

美國國家男子足球隊(USMNT)長期依賴個別球星,被視為「救世主」。但近期喺缺乏核心球員 Christian Pulisic 嘅情況下,球隊依然交出理想成績。呢種轉變反映球隊可能已經擺脫過往過分依賴單一球星嘅心態,開始建立更全面、更具深度嘅團隊戰術,唔再將勝負寄託喺某一個人身上,對於球隊長遠發展嚟講係一個重要嘅轉捩點。

With no Pulisic and good results, have the USMNT moved on from their savior complex?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Savior

Noun名詞

救星、拯救者

EN

He acted as the savior of the project when he fixed the critical bug at the last minute.

中

當佢喺最後一刻修復咗關鍵錯誤時,佢成為咗呢個項目嘅救星。

Singular

Adjective形容詞

單一的、非凡的、獨特的

EN

The company’s success is not due to a singular factor, but a combination of hard work and good timing.

中

公司嘅成功並非單一因素所致,而係努力工作同良好時機嘅結合。

Move on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

繼續前進、放下過去

EN

After years of working in the same role, she decided it was time to move on and seek new challenges.

中

喺同一個崗位工作多年後,佢決定係時候繼續前進,尋求新嘅挑戰。

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news·
8 Oct, 16:11

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中文導讀

前 Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 警隊首長 Scott Chilton 因與兩名下屬發生婚外情,被裁定嚴重行為不檢。當局決定禁止 Scott Chilton 再度擔任警務人員。呢件事反映英國警隊對高層操守要求極高,即便係身居要職,一旦違反專業守則,同樣要面臨嚴厲紀律處分,無法再喺警界立足。

Ex-police chief who had affairs with two officers guilty of gross misconduct
A

Vocabulary 生字

Affair

Noun名詞

婚外情;不倫之戀

EN

They decided to end their marriage after discovering the affair.

中

佢哋喺發現婚外情之後,決定結束呢段婚姻。

Misconduct

Noun名詞

行為不檢;瀆職

EN

The employee was fired due to serious professional misconduct.

中

嗰位員工因為嚴重專業行為不檢而被解僱。

Bar

Verb動詞

禁止;阻擋

EN

The new policy will bar students from using mobile phones in the classroom.

中

新政策將會禁止學生喺課室入面使用手提電話。

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football·
8 Oct, 15:16

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中文導讀

足球界近期爆出 Spygate 爭議,涉及球隊透過非正當手段刺探對手訓練情況。呢類行為喺職業足球界雖然唔罕見,但往往被視為毫無意義嘅越界行為。呢單新聞反映咗球會為咗爭取微小優勢,有時會採取極端手段,結果反而令球隊形象受損,亦引發大眾對於體育精神同公平競爭嘅討論。

Spygate: one of football’s stranger and more pointless transgressions
A

Vocabulary 生字

transgression

Noun名詞

違規、越界行為或罪過

EN

The school has a zero-tolerance policy for any form of behavioral transgression.

中

學校對於任何形式的行為違規採取零容忍政策。

pointless

Adjective形容詞

無意義的、徒勞的

EN

It is pointless to argue about things that you cannot change.

中

爭論那些你無法改變的事情是毫無意義的。

advantage

Noun名詞

優勢、有利條件

EN

Speaking a second language can give you a significant advantage in the job market.

中

會說第二語言可以在就業市場中為你帶來顯著優勢。

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football·
8 Oct, 15:10

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中文導讀

Manchester United 近日向陣中潛力新星 JJ Gabriel 提供獎學金合約,希望留住呢位前鋒。不過,由於合約條款問題,球會面臨被其他球隊以僅僅 £350,000 賠償金挖角嘅風險。對於關注青訓發展嘅球迷嚟講,呢單新聞反映咗大球會喺保護年輕球員方面嘅挑戰,亦顯示咗英超球隊之間對人才嘅激烈競爭。

Manchester United offer JJ Gabriel new deal but risk losing prodigy for £350,000
A

Vocabulary 生字

prodigy

Noun名詞

天才、神童,指喺某方面有超凡天賦嘅年輕人

EN

The young musician is considered a musical prodigy by his teachers.

中

呢位年輕音樂家被老師視為音樂神童。

scholarship

Noun名詞

獎學金,亦可指學術或專業培訓合約

EN

She was awarded a full scholarship to study at the university.

中

佢獲得咗全額獎學金去大學讀書。

risk

Verb動詞

冒險、承擔風險

EN

You should not risk your health by working such long hours.

中

你唔應該因為返咁長工時而冒險犧牲健康。

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news·
8 Oct, 14:38

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中文導讀

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor 近日針對一項執法行動提出司法覆核,法庭裁定當時搜查令屬於違法。呢單裁決反映英國司法制度對執法權力嘅嚴格監管,即使係涉及高敏感度嘅 Jeffrey Epstein 調查案件,執法部門都必須嚴格遵守法律程序,唔可以因為案件性質特殊而繞過法規,呢種對程序公義嘅堅持,係英國法治嘅核心。

Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unlawful

Adjective形容詞

非法的;違反法律的

EN

The landlord was fined for making an unlawful deduction from the tenant's deposit.

中

業主因為非法扣除租客按金而被罰款。

Judicial review

Noun名詞

司法覆核(由法庭審查政府或公共機構決策是否合法)

EN

The community group applied for a judicial review to challenge the council's decision on the new building project.

中

社區組織申請司法覆核,以挑戰議會對新建築項目嘅決定。

Operation

Noun名詞

行動;運作

EN

The police launched a major operation to tackle the rise in local shoplifting.

中

警方發起咗一項大型行動,以應對區內日益嚴重嘅店舖盜竊問題。

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football·
8 Oct, 13:19

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中文導讀

Manchester City 主席 Khaldoon al-Mubarak 一直係 Abu Dhabi 擴展全球影響力嘅核心人物,但近日球會面臨嚴重財務指控,令佢陷入前所未有嘅公關危機。呢位長袖善舞嘅操盤手,目前正喺度衡量係咪要出售球會以止蝕。呢件事唔單止關乎足球界,更反映出中東資本喺英國體育產業嘅未來走向,值得移英港人留意呢類大型投資背後嘅政治博弈。

Khaldoon al-Mubarak: the tightrope walker who made rare misstep over City charges
A

Vocabulary 生字

tightrope

Noun名詞

鋼索;比喻極度危險或需要謹慎處理嘅處境

EN

Balancing a full-time job while raising three children is a constant tightrope.

中

要平衡全職工作同照顧三個細路,就好似行鋼索咁艱難。

misstep

Noun名詞

失誤;判斷錯誤

EN

One minor misstep in the interview process can cost you the job opportunity.

中

面試過程入面一個小失誤,隨時會令你失去呢份工作機會。

secure

Verb動詞

獲得;爭取到;確保

EN

She worked hard to secure a loan from the bank for her new business.

中

佢好努力咁向銀行爭取到一筆貸款,用嚟做佢嘅新生意。

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football·
8 Oct, 13:12

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中文導讀

Northern Ireland 足球隊領隊 Michael McArdle 帶領球隊喺三月接手後,成功將球隊提升至 Play-off 水平。目前球隊正全力備戰對陣 Portugal 嘅關鍵賽事,力爭打入 World Cup。對於 Michael McArdle 嚟講,呢場歷史性嘅挑戰好似電影情節咁緊張,亦係球隊證明實力嘅重要時刻,值得各位球迷密切留意。

‘Like a movie script’: Michael McArdle backs Northern Ireland to make history
A

Vocabulary 生字

Quest

Noun名詞

追求、尋求、探索(通常指艱難或長期的目標)

EN

He is on a quest to find a better work-life balance in his new job.

中

他正在尋求在新工作中取得更好的工作與生活平衡。

Ready

Adjective形容詞

準備好的、現成的

EN

Make sure your documents are ready before you head to the appointment.

中

前往預約地點前,請確保你的文件已經準備好。

Reach

Verb動詞

到達、抵達、達成(目標或水平)

EN

If you need any help, feel free to reach out to me anytime.

中

如果你需要任何協助,隨時都可以聯絡我。

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news·
8 Oct, 12:35

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中文導讀

Brighton 發生一宗令人遺憾嘅悲劇,三位姊妹 Jane Adetoro、Christina Walters 同埋 Rebecca Walters 被發現喺當地溺斃。死因研訊庭近日裁定,三人係選擇結束自己生命。呢單新聞反映咗心理健康支援嘅重要性,亦提醒移英港人,喺面對生活壓力或情緒困擾時,務必尋求專業協助,唔好獨自承受。

Three sisters who drowned in Brighton decided to end their own lives, inquest finds
A

Vocabulary 生字

Inquest

Noun名詞

死因研訊;調查

EN

The coroner opened an inquest to determine the cause of the sudden death.

中

驗屍官展開死因研訊,以確定該宗猝死個案嘅死因。

Drown

Verb動詞

溺斃;淹死

EN

Lifeguards are trained to rescue people who are at risk of drowning.

中

救生員受過專業訓練,以拯救有溺水危險嘅人。

Support

Noun名詞

支援;支持

EN

It is important to reach out for professional support when you are feeling overwhelmed.

中

當你感到壓力過大時,尋求專業支援係好重要嘅。

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football·
8 Oct, 12:22

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中文導讀

Mexico國家足球隊近期喺多場友誼賽表現令人失望,令球迷感到沮喪。雖然外界將矛頭指向新教練 Rafa Márquez,但其實球隊嘅困境遠比教練人選複雜。呢篇報道分析咗球隊內部結構性問題,指出單靠換帥未必能解決墨西哥足球長久以來嘅積弊,對於關注國際足球發展嘅球迷嚟講,係一個值得深思嘅切入點。

‘¡Qué Horror!’: Mexico’s World Cup honeymoon is over but is Rafa Márquez really to blame?
A

Vocabulary 生字

dispiriting

Adjective形容詞

令人氣餒的、令人沮喪的

EN

It is quite dispiriting to receive rejection letters after applying for so many jobs.

中

申請咗咁多份工之後收到拒絕信,真係幾令人氣餒。

reeling

Verb (present participle)動詞(現在分詞)

搖搖欲墜、深受打擊、暈頭轉向

EN

The local business is still reeling from the sudden increase in rent.

中

嗰間本地商舖仲未從租金突然急升嘅打擊中恢復過嚟。

honeymoon

Noun名詞

蜜月期(指新開始時順利、和諧嘅階段)

EN

The honeymoon period of the new project ended when we encountered unexpected technical issues.

中

當我哋遇到預料之外嘅技術問題時,新項目嘅蜜月期就結束咗。

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sport·
8 Oct, 12:00

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中文導讀

NBA 計劃喺歐洲搞一個價值 100 億美元嘅聯賽,模式類似之前引起爭議嘅 ESL。呢個計劃吸引咗唔少歐洲足球勁旅爭相加入,目標喺 2028 年正式開鑼。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映緊體育商業化嘅新趨勢,未來可能會改變歐洲體育賽事嘅生態,值得留意呢個跨界合作點樣影響當地嘅體育文化。

Inside NBA Europe’s $10bn plan that has football clubs queuing to join
A

Vocabulary 生字

franchise

Noun名詞

特許經營權;加盟權

EN

They are planning to open a new coffee shop franchise in the city centre.

中

佢哋計劃喺市中心開一間新嘅咖啡店加盟店。

launch

Verb動詞

發起;推出;啟動

EN

The company will launch a new range of products early next year.

中

間公司將會喺出年年初推出一系列新產品。

queuing

Verb動詞

排隊;排隊等候

EN

People were queuing outside the store for hours to get the limited edition items.

中

啲人喺舖頭出面排咗幾個鐘隊,就係為咗買嗰啲限量版商品。

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football·
8 Oct, 10:49

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中文導讀

Arsenal 近日同領隊 Mikel Arteta 續約,呢個舉動唔單止係一份合約咁簡單,更加反映咗 Mikel Arteta 喺球會內部擁有極高話語權。由球員買賣到球會設施規劃,甚至係訓練場嘅細節,Mikel Arteta 嘅影響力已經滲透到球會運作嘅每一個角落。對於球迷嚟講,呢份合約象徵住球會對佢嘅絕對信任,亦確立咗佢作為球會核心決策者嘅地位,未來 Arsenal 嘅發展方向將會繼續由佢主導。

Mikel Arteta’s new contract reflects where the power now lies at Arsenal
A

Vocabulary 生字

influence

Noun名詞

影響力

EN

The weather has a significant influence on my mood.

中

天氣對我嘅心情有很大影響。

reflect

Verb動詞

反映、顯示

EN

The high prices in this area reflect the strong demand for housing.

中

呢區嘅高樓價反映咗市場對房屋嘅強勁需求。

ensure

Verb動詞

確保

EN

Please check the door twice to ensure it is locked.

中

請檢查門兩次以確保鎖好。

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football·
8 Oct, 10:34

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中文導讀

Women’s Super League 雖然獲得注資,但聯賽裁判嘅全職化進程依然緩慢,預計要等到 2029 年先可以全面落實。呢個決定反映出英國女子足球雖然發展迅速,但喺專業配套同資源分配上,距離職業化頂峰仲有一段距離,對於關注英國體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個係觀察當地體育產業結構嘅一個重要指標。

Women’s Super League faces wait until 2029 for full-time referees despite funding boost
A

Vocabulary 生字

funding

Noun名詞

資金、撥款

EN

The charity is seeking extra funding to support its community projects.

中

該慈善機構正在尋求額外資金以支持其社區項目。

tier

Noun名詞

層級、等級

EN

The company offers different tiers of subscription depending on your needs.

中

該公司根據你的需求提供不同等級的訂閱服務。

full-time

Adjective形容詞

全職的

EN

She is looking for a full-time position after finishing her degree.

中

她在完成學位後正在尋找一份全職工作。

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politics·
8 Oct, 10:20

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中文導讀

英國能源大臣 Ed Miliband 近日確認,英國駐 East Jerusalem 領事館將會維持運作,唔會全面關閉。雖然英國政府同 Israel 之間喺外交立場上有分歧,但雙方都傾向避免正面衝突。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映英國喺中東地區嘅外交部署依然保持一定彈性,同時亦顯示英國政府喺處理複雜國際關係時,會喺維持外交存在感同避免外交風波之間攞平衡。

British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open as UK mission, says Ed Miliband
A

Vocabulary 生字

confrontation

Noun名詞

對抗、衝突

EN

The manager tried to avoid a direct confrontation with the angry customer.

中

經理試圖避免同嗰位憤怒嘅顧客發生正面衝突。

presence

Noun名詞

存在、出席

EN

The company has a strong presence in the local market.

中

呢間公司喺本地市場佔有重要地位。

maintain

Verb動詞

維持、保持

EN

It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

中

維持健康嘅工作與生活平衡係好重要嘅。

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sport·
8 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

Indiana Fever 近期人氣急升,但呢種熱潮背後反映咗美國社會極度撕裂嘅政治現狀。球隊意外成為咗「Magasphere」文化戰嘅磨心,令體育賽事變成政治角力場。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞揭示咗喺極化社會入面,即使係體育運動都好難獨善其身,亦反映咗美國公眾輿論點樣將體育明星政治化,值得大家留意呢種社會氣氛點樣影響大眾文化。

Indiana Fever and the Magasphere: a WNBA team’s dangerous path to popularity
A

Vocabulary 生字

Prominence

Noun名詞

顯著、卓越、重要地位

EN

The local charity has gained prominence for its work in supporting homeless people.

中

呢間本地慈善機構因為支援無家可歸者嘅工作而變得廣為人知。

Division

Noun名詞

分裂、分歧

EN

There is a deep division in the community regarding the new housing development plan.

中

社區對於新嘅房屋發展計劃存在嚴重分歧。

Intensity

Noun名詞

強度、強烈、緊張程度

EN

The intensity of the training session left all the athletes feeling exhausted.

中

訓練課程嘅強度令所有運動員都感到筋疲力盡。

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sport·
8 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

London Broncos 雖然喺 Championship 表現出色奪冠,但喺最新嘅評級制度入面,得分竟然低過 Barrow Raiders 排第 16 位。呢個評級制度主要考慮球會嘅財政同場館設施等因素,唔單止係睇球場上嘅戰績。雖然排名唔理想,但 London Broncos 依然有望獲得 Super League 嘅參賽資格,反映出英國體育聯賽嘅准入機制相當複雜,唔係單純贏波就保證升班。

London Broncos graded below Barrow but still set for Super League place
A

Vocabulary 生字

Grading

Noun名詞

分級、評級或評分制度

EN

The school uses a strict grading system to evaluate student performance.

中

學校採用嚴格的評級制度來評估學生的表現。

Runaway

Adjective形容詞

壓倒性的、遙遙領先的

EN

The company achieved runaway success after launching its new product.

中

該公司在推出新產品後取得了壓倒性的成功。

Eligibility

Noun名詞

資格、合格性

EN

You should check your eligibility for the government housing benefit online.

中

你應該在網上查詢你申請政府房屋津貼的資格。

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football·
8 Oct, 09:50

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中文導讀

近期國際賽期令唔少 Premier League 球會頭痛,多位主力球員如 Havertz、Isak 同 Dorgu 喺代表國家隊期間受傷。呢種「FIFA virus」現象令球會喺聯賽重開前,面對嚴重嘅人腳短缺問題。對於爭標或護級嘅球隊嚟講,呢啲突如其來嘅傷兵名單,絕對會影響球隊未來幾場賽事嘅部署同表現,亦令球會管理層對國際賽期嘅安排感到無奈。

Havertz, Isak, Dorgu … spate of injuries with national teams leaves sour taste for top clubs
A

Vocabulary 生字

spate

Noun名詞

一連串、大量(通常指負面事件)

EN

There has been a spate of burglaries in our neighborhood recently.

中

最近我哋社區發生咗一連串嘅入屋盜竊案。

absentee

Noun名詞

缺席者、缺勤者

EN

The manager was frustrated by the high number of absentees at the morning meeting.

中

經理對於早會上有咁多人缺席感到好無奈。

gruelling

Adjective形容詞

令人筋疲力盡的、艱苦的

EN

After a gruelling day at work, all I want to do is relax on the sofa.

中

經過艱苦嘅一日工作後,我只想喺梳化上面休息。

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politics·
8 Oct, 09:24

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中文導讀

法國財政部長 Roland Lescure 近日公開邀請英國「全面回歸」歐盟,並對 Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 提出加強雙方聯繫嘅意願表示歡迎。雖然英國政府目前未有重返歐盟嘅計劃,但呢類言論反映歐盟成員國對修補英歐關係持開放態度,亦顯示英國地方官員喺脫歐後,正積極尋求更緊密嘅跨境合作,對移英港人嚟講,呢類地緣政治動向值得持續關注。

French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pledge

Noun名詞

承諾、誓言

EN

The local council made a pledge to improve the quality of public parks in the neighborhood.

中

地方議會承諾會改善社區內公園嘅質素。

Explore

Verb動詞

探索、研究、探討

EN

We should explore different career options before making a final decision.

中

我哋喺做最終決定之前,應該先探討唔同嘅職業選擇。

Closer

Adjective形容詞

更緊密的、更親近的

EN

Working in a small team often leads to closer relationships between colleagues.

中

喺細團隊工作通常會令同事之間嘅關係更緊密。

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news·
8 Oct, 08:52

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中文導讀

一名 24 歲嘅 Royal Navy 成員 Teddy Young 近日被捕,並被控違反 National Security Act。佢涉嫌為外國勢力進行間諜活動,目前案件已交由反恐警察處理。呢單案反映英國政府近期對國家安全嘅執法力度明顯加強,特別係針對涉及敏感軍事資訊嘅潛在威脅,值得喺英國生活嘅港人留意當地對國家安全法規嘅嚴謹程度。

Royal Navy serviceman charged with spying to benefit foreign power
A

Vocabulary 生字

Charge

Verb動詞

正式控告、起訴

EN

The police decided to charge the suspect with theft after reviewing the evidence.

中

警方在審視證據後,決定以盜竊罪正式起訴該名疑犯。

Counter-terror

Adjective形容詞

反恐的

EN

The government has increased funding for counter-terror operations to ensure public safety.

中

政府已增加反恐行動的撥款,以確保公眾安全。

Benefit

Verb動詞

對……有益、有利於

EN

New technology will benefit the entire community by improving local services.

中

新技術將透過改善本地服務,造福整個社區。

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football·
8 Oct, 08:06

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中文導讀

Manchester City 近期被裁定嚴重違反 Premier League 財務條例,引起球壇高度關注。Pep Guardiola 預計會喺球隊被裁定違規後,首次喺主場現身,呢個舉動被視為佢向球會班主表達支持嘅重要訊號。喺呢個敏感時刻,Pep Guardiola 嘅一舉一動都反映出球會內部面對監管壓力時嘅團結態度,值得留意後續發展。

Guardiola expected at Manchester City v PSG next week in show of support for owners
A

Vocabulary 生字

breach

Noun名詞

違反、違背(規則或協議)

EN

The company was fined for a serious breach of safety regulations.

中

該公司因嚴重違反安全條例而被罰款。

attend

Verb動詞

出席、參加(活動或會議)

EN

Please confirm if you are able to attend the meeting tomorrow.

中

請確認你聽日係咪可以出席會議。

support

Noun名詞

支持、援助

EN

It is important to show your support for local businesses in the community.

中

喺社區入面表達你對本地商戶嘅支持係好重要嘅。

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football·
8 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

Manchester City 正面臨嚴重指控,令球迷陷入兩難。雖然大部分 Manchester City 支持者選擇繼續力撐球隊,認為過去嘅榮耀唔會因為判決而改變,但亦有唔少球迷擔心球會管理層嘅行為會令支持者之間出現分歧。呢單新聞反映咗當球會面對法律風波時,球迷喺情感歸屬同道德立場之間嘅掙扎,亦顯示出足球文化喺英國社會入面嘅深遠影響。

‘Those memories are ours and no verdict changes that’: Manchester City fans’ views
A

Vocabulary 生字

regardless

Adverb副詞

無論如何;不管怎樣

EN

I will finish the project regardless of how difficult it is.

中

無論個項目有幾困難,我都會完成佢。

divide

Verb動詞

使分裂;使產生分歧

EN

The new policy has divided public opinion in the community.

中

呢項新政策令社區入面嘅公眾意見產生分歧。

fanbase

Noun名詞

粉絲群;支持者基礎

EN

The band has a large and loyal fanbase across the country.

中

呢隊樂隊喺全國擁有龐大且忠誠嘅粉絲群。

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sport·
8 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

Fury 同 Joshua 呢場拳賽終於落實,但背後其實係一場商業計算。呢篇評論質疑拳賽究竟係因為拳手實力出眾,定係純粹利用社交媒體演算法製造出嚟嘅名氣效應。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗英國體育界點樣將商業價值凌駕於競技公平性之上,值得大家留意呢種娛樂化體育嘅趨勢。

Is Fury v Joshua about meritocratic sporting excellence or just algorithmic celebrity power?
A

Vocabulary 生字

meritocratic

Adjective形容詞

精英制的;講求實力的

EN

The company prides itself on a meritocratic culture where promotions are based solely on performance.

中

呢間公司以精英制文化為傲,晉升完全取決於工作表現。

jeopardy

Noun名詞

危險;風險

EN

The heavy rain put the outdoor event in jeopardy, so we had to move it indoors.

中

大雨令戶外活動陷入風險,所以我哋要將場地搬入室內。

algorithmic

Adjective形容詞

演算法的

EN

Social media platforms use algorithmic feeds to show users content they are likely to enjoy.

中

社交媒體平台利用演算法推送,向用戶展示佢哋可能感興趣嘅內容。

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football·
8 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

Laos國家足球隊球員Soukphachan Lueanthala因涉嫌喺Asean Championship期間協助賭波集團操控賽果,目前已被Laos足球總會移交當地警方調查。呢單醜聞反映體育界打假波問題嚴重,亦提醒大家喺英國參與體育博彩時,要留意相關監管機構對賽事誠信嘅嚴格要求,避免誤墮法網。

Laos footballer arrested in connection with alleged match-fixing for betting syndicate
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 at the local supermarket.

中

警方正調查當地超級市場發生的一宗涉嫌盜竊案。

Syndicate

Noun名詞

集團、聯營機構(常用於非法組織或商業團體)

EN

The office staff formed a lottery syndicate to increase their chances of winning.

中

辦公室職員組成了一個彩票合買集團,以增加中獎機會。

Refer

Verb動詞

移交、轉介(將事務交由相關部門處理)

EN

The doctor decided to refer the patient to a specialist for further examination.

中

醫生決定將病人轉介給專科醫生作進一步檢查。

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education·
8 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

近期一項針對 US 大學生嘅調查發現,超過一半受訪者認為「拖延症」係影響學業表現嘅最大障礙。對於喺英國讀緊書或者準備升學嘅港人嚟講,呢個現象絕對值得警惕。喺英國大學自主學習模式下,時間管理能力往往比天份更重要,若果唔正視拖延習慣,好容易會令學業壓力惡化,甚至影響最終成績,建議大家要及早建立良好嘅學習規律。

University students say procrastination is biggest threat to their academic performance
A

Vocabulary 生字

Procrastination

Noun名詞

拖延;延宕

EN

Chronic procrastination can lead to unnecessary stress when deadlines approach.

中

長期拖延可能會喺限期臨近時導致不必要嘅壓力。

Academic

Adjective形容詞

學術的;學校的

EN

She is seeking advice from her tutor to improve her academic performance.

中

佢正向導師尋求建議,以提升自己嘅學業表現。

Damage

Verb動詞

損害;破壞

EN

Lack of sleep will eventually damage your ability to concentrate at work.

中

睡眠不足最終會損害你喺工作時嘅專注能力。

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politics·
8 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

Holborn and St Pancras 舉行補選,呢個議席之前由英國首相 Keir Starmer 持有,對工黨嚟講係重要嘅防守戰。綠黨候選人 Zack Polanski 喺選區進行咗相當積極嘅競選活動,試圖挑戰工黨嘅傳統優勢。呢場選舉結果將會反映選民對工黨政府嘅最新態度,亦係觀察綠黨喺城市選區影響力嘅重要指標,值得移英港人留意當地政治版圖嘅變化。

Voting opens in high-stakes Holborn and St Pancras byelection
A

Vocabulary 生字

High-stakes

Adjective形容詞

高風險的、關鍵的,指涉及重大後果或利益的事項

EN

The final interview for the job was a high-stakes situation for the candidate.

中

這場工作的最後面試對候選人來說是一個關鍵時刻。

By-election

Noun名詞

補選,指在任期中途因議員辭職或去世而舉行的特別選舉

EN

The local council called a by-election after the representative resigned from their position.

中

在代表辭職後,地方議會舉行了一場補選。

Energetic

Adjective形容詞

充滿活力的、積極的

EN

She gave an energetic performance that impressed everyone in the audience.

中

她充滿活力的表演讓觀眾席上的每個人都印象深刻。

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news·
8 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

有智庫發表報告,批評英國政府過分追求全球軍事部署,係過時外交政策嘅表現。報告建議英國國防開支應更聚焦於本土防衛,而非投放資源喺海外任務。對於移英港人嚟講,呢份報告反映英國未來國防政策可能出現重大轉向,影響國家資源分配,值得密切留意相關政策點樣影響英國整體安全同經濟走向。

UK’s military needs to focus spending on domestic defence, not overseas missions – report
A

Vocabulary 生字

Domestic

Adjective形容詞

國內的;家庭的

EN

The government is focusing on solving domestic issues like housing and inflation.

中

政府正專注於解決房屋同通脹等國內問題。

Commitment

Noun名詞

承諾;投入;責任

EN

Balancing work and family life requires a lot of time and commitment.

中

平衡工作同家庭生活需要投放好多時間同承諾。

Outdated

Adjective形容詞

過時的;陳舊的

EN

Many people find it hard to use the software because it is completely outdated.

中

好多人覺得呢套軟件好難用,因為佢已經完全過時。

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sport·
8 Oct, 06:01

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中文導讀

Australian Open 迎來新任行政總裁 Andrew Abdo,佢喺發布會上被質疑係「外行人」,隨即反擊指自己並非局外人。雖然發布會宣布 2027 年將增加 700 個座位,但過程出現尷尬插曲,Andrew Abdo 將世界排名第一嘅 Jannik Sinner 誤稱為「Jacob」,令呢場活動焦點被模糊,亦引起外界對新管理層專業度嘅討論。

New Australian Open boss Andrew Abdo throws shade at critics: ‘I’m not an outsider’
A

Vocabulary 生字

mar

Verb動詞

損壞、破壞(某事物的完美或完整性)

EN

The beautiful wedding was marred by heavy rain throughout the day.

中

整場美麗嘅婚禮因為全日落大雨而大煞風景。

outsider

Noun名詞

局外人、外行人

EN

As an outsider to the industry, I find it difficult to understand all the technical jargon.

中

作為呢個行業嘅外行人,我覺得好難理解所有專業術語。

critic

Noun名詞

評論家、批評者

EN

The author ignored the critics and continued to write in her own unique style.

中

嗰位作者無視批評者嘅意見,繼續以自己獨特嘅風格寫作。

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news·
8 Oct, 06:00

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中文導讀

有保守黨議員聲稱 Luton 嘅 Bury Park 係「禁區」,令外界對當地治安產生疑慮。不過,近日有媒體深入該區實地考察,發現居民生活如常,並無所謂嘅安全威脅。呢篇報導反映出政客言論有時會同社區實際情況出現嚴重落差,提醒移英港人喺接收新聞資訊時,要保持批判性思考,唔好單憑政客嘅標籤去判斷一個社區嘅真實面貌。

‘I feel perfectly safe’: white Lutonians on the town’s supposed no-go zones
A

Vocabulary 生字

supposed

Adjective形容詞

據稱的、所謂的(通常暗示事實未必如傳聞所說)

EN

The supposed benefits of this new diet have not been proven by science.

中

這種新飲食法的所謂好處並未得到科學證實。

tread

Verb動詞

行走、踏步(常用於表達進入某個地方)

EN

Be careful where you tread, as the floor is very slippery.

中

走路時要小心,地板非常濕滑。

contrary

Adjective形容詞

相反的、對立的

EN

Contrary to popular belief, cats are actually quite social animals.

中

與大眾認知相反,貓其實是相當社交的動物。

The Guardian
money·
8 Oct, 06:00

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中文導讀

Google Maps 近期更新功能,英國駕駛者可以即時睇到附近油站嘅燃油價格。呢項措施旨在提升油價透明度,透過市場競爭令價格更具競爭力。對於經常要揸車嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個功能可以幫大家更精明咁格價,慳返唔少油錢,唔使再盲目入貴油。

UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps
A

Vocabulary 生字

Transparent

Adjective形容詞

透明的;公開的;易於理解的

EN

The company promised to be more transparent about their pricing policy.

中

該公司承諾會令其定價政策更加透明。

Competition

Noun名詞

競爭

EN

There is a lot of competition between local supermarkets to attract customers.

中

本地超市之間競爭激烈,以吸引顧客。

Record

Adjective形容詞

創紀錄的;空前的

EN

The region experienced record temperatures during the summer months.

中

該地區在夏季期間經歷了創紀錄的高溫。

The Guardian
sport·
8 Oct, 02:40

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中文導讀

Australia 喺 South Africa 進行嘅 Test series 備受關注,球隊決定沿用舊有陣容,試圖擺脫 2018 年嘅陰影。目前雙方喺擊球表現上都未如理想,頻頻出現非受迫性失誤,勝負關鍵好大機會取決於邊一方嘅投球手能夠喺低分賽事中,更有效壓制對手得分,呢場賽事對於重建球隊信心相當關鍵。

Australia stick to familiar formula in South Africa as they seek to bury demons of 2018
A

Vocabulary 生字

unforced error

Noun名詞

非受迫性失誤,指喺無壓力下犯錯

EN

The tennis player lost the match due to too many unforced errors.

中

嗰位網球手因為太多非受迫性失誤而輸咗場波。

modest

Adjective形容詞

適度的、不太大的、謙虛的

EN

They live in a modest house that is comfortable and easy to maintain.

中

佢哋住喺一間唔算大但舒適又易打理嘅屋。

rely on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

依賴、依靠

EN

Many people rely on public transport to get to work every day.

中

好多人每日都係靠公共交通工具返工。