Fri, Oct 16· 10月16日

45 stories · 135 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
politics·
16 Oct, 23:30

Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks

Alan Feeney, who sat on Solihull and Birmingham councils, said there was ‘no excuse’ for his comments

中文導讀

Solihull 同 Birmingham 嘅市議員 Alan Feeney 近日因為被拍到發表種族歧視言論而辭職。佢事後承認自己嘅言論完全冇藉口,呢件事反映英國政壇對於公職人員嘅言行操守要求極高,任何歧視行為都會面臨嚴重後果,亦提醒移英港人喺當地生活時,要留意英國社會對於多元文化同種族平等嘅嚴格標準。

Reform councillor resigns after being filmed making racist remarks
A

Vocabulary 生字

Resign

Verb動詞

辭職

EN

She decided to resign from her position after working at the company for ten years.

中

喺嗰間公司做咗十年之後,佢決定辭去佢嘅職位。

Excuse

Noun名詞

藉口

EN

There is no excuse for being late to such an important meeting.

中

出席咁重要嘅會議遲到係絕對冇藉口嘅。

Remark

Noun名詞

言論、評論

EN

He made a rude remark about the service at the restaurant.

中

佢對嗰間餐廳嘅服務發表咗一句無禮嘅評論。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 22:05

Battling Gloucester hold champions Bordeaux to kick off Champions Cup in style

Gloucester and Bordeaux Bègles played out an enthralling 36-36 draw in the opening game of this season’s Champions Cup

中文導讀

Gloucester 同 Bordeaux Bègles 喺 Champions Cup 首場賽事打成 36-36 平手,過程非常精彩。對於鍾意睇欖球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場波節奏明快,展現咗頂級聯賽嘅競爭力。雖然兩隊最終握手言和,但雙方喺進攻上嘅表現都令球迷睇得好過癮,絕對係今季賽事一個好開始,值得留意之後嘅賽程發展。

Battling Gloucester hold champions Bordeaux to kick off Champions Cup in style
A

Vocabulary 生字

enthralling

Adjective形容詞

非常吸引人嘅、令人着迷嘅

EN

The documentary about deep-sea creatures was absolutely enthralling.

中

嗰套關於深海生物嘅紀錄片真係非常引人入勝。

draw

Noun名詞

平局、和局

EN

The football match ended in a 1-1 draw after a tense final minute.

中

場足球賽喺緊張嘅最後一分鐘後,以 1-1 和局收場。

kick off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

開始、展開(活動或賽事)

EN

We will kick off the community meeting with a brief presentation.

中

我哋會以一個簡短嘅簡報嚟開始呢個社區會議。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 20:00

‘It’s really not a drama’: Carrick sticks to the script after Martínez storm

The Manchester United head coach produced a masterclass in dialling down emotion before a tricky trip to Leeds on Sunday

中文導讀

Manchester United 領隊 Michael Carrick 近日面對外界對 Lisandro Martínez 嘅輿論壓力,選擇以冷靜態度回應,拒絕將事件演變成傳媒炒作嘅「戲劇性」風波。佢喺面對 Leeds United 呢場硬仗前,刻意淡化情緒,展現出領隊應有嘅專業同定力,避免球隊陷入不必要嘅心理干擾,確保球員專注備戰。

‘It’s really not a drama’: Carrick sticks to the script after Martínez storm
A

Vocabulary 生字

masterclass

Noun名詞

大師級表現;極高水準嘅示範

EN

The chef gave a masterclass in preparing traditional pasta from scratch.

中

嗰位廚師示範咗點樣由零開始製作傳統意粉,簡直係大師級水準。

dial down

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

減弱;降低(情緒或強度)

EN

You should dial down your tone when you are talking to your supervisor.

中

你同上司傾偈嗰陣,語氣應該要收斂啲。

tricky

Adjective形容詞

棘手嘅;難處理嘅

EN

It can be tricky to find a parking space in the city centre during weekends.

中

週末喺市中心搵泊車位可能會幾棘手。

The Guardian
politics·
16 Oct, 19:09

No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme

Beijing warns against ‘discriminatory’ step after France drops opposition to British role in Made in Europe package

中文導讀

英國政府近日暗示,若然加入歐盟嘅電動車補貼計劃,可能會對中國製電動車徵收關稅。呢個舉動係為咗配合歐盟保護本土汽車工業嘅策略,但北京方面已經發出警告,批評呢種做法帶有歧視性質。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗英國喺平衡貿易關係同保護本土產業之間嘅兩難,未來電動車嘅價格同選擇可能會受到呢場貿易博弈影響。

No 10 leaves option open to impose Chinese EV tariffs if UK joins EU scheme
A

Vocabulary 生字

Impose

Verb動詞

強制實行、徵收(稅項或罰款)

EN

The local council decided to impose a new fine on residents who fail to recycle properly.

中

地方議會決定向未能正確回收廢物嘅居民徵收新罰款。

Discriminatory

Adjective形容詞

歧視性的、不公平對待的

EN

It is illegal for employers to make discriminatory hiring decisions based on a candidate's age or background.

中

僱主基於求職者嘅年齡或背景而作出歧視性嘅聘請決定係違法嘅。

Opposition

Noun名詞

反對、敵對

EN

There was strong opposition from the community regarding the plan to build a new shopping mall in the park.

中

社區對於喺公園興建新商場嘅計劃表示強烈反對。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 19:07

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

In-form Everton kick things off against Chelsea while struggling Manchester United face a tough trip to Leeds

中文導讀

Premier League 賽事進入白熱化階段,Everton 近期狀態大勇,將會迎戰 Chelsea,而 Manchester United 表現持續低迷,作客 Leeds 嘅賽事將會係一場硬仗。對於鍾意睇英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢幾場賽事嘅陣容預測相當關鍵,直接影響球隊積分榜排名,絕對值得留意各隊嘅戰術部署同傷兵情況。

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action
A

Vocabulary 生字

In-form

Adjective形容詞

狀態大勇的、表現出色的

EN

The in-form chef has created a new menu that is attracting many customers.

中

那位狀態大勇的廚師設計了一份新菜單,吸引了許多顧客。

Struggling

Adjective形容詞

掙扎中的、陷入困境的

EN

The struggling business owner is looking for ways to improve sales.

中

那位陷入困境的店主正在尋找提升銷售額的方法。

Lineup

Noun名詞

陣容、隊伍編制

EN

The festival announced an impressive lineup of musicians for this summer.

中

音樂節公佈了今年夏天令人印象深刻的音樂人陣容。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 18:29

Met police investigating row over founding of Your Party

Inquiry said to have been launched after force received report ‘relating to alleged unauthorised access of a political party’s database’

中文導讀

Metropolitan Police 近日介入調查 Your Party 創黨爭議。據報有人涉嫌未經授權存取該政黨嘅數據庫,警方正就事件展開調查。呢類涉及政黨內部運作同數據安全嘅指控,喺英國政壇相當敏感,可能會影響政黨嘅公信力同埋未來嘅選舉部署,值得大家留意事態發展。

Met police investigating row over founding of Your Party
A

Vocabulary 生字

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的、被指控的(指未經證實的指控)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft of documents from the office.

中

警方正在調查辦公室內被指控發生的文件失竊案。

Unauthorised

Adjective形容詞

未經授權的、未經許可的

EN

You will be fined if you park in an unauthorised area.

中

如果你在未經許可的區域停車,將會被罰款。

Database

Noun名詞

數據庫、資料庫

EN

Our company uses a secure database to store customer contact information.

中

我們公司使用一個安全的數據庫來儲存客戶聯絡資料。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 18:07

British Cycling under scrutiny over allegations of ‘toxic culture’ in leadership team

A former commercial manager criticised the handling of a bullying complaint as British Cycling insisted ‘action is taken’ when appropriate

中文導讀

British Cycling 近日捲入醜聞,被指管理層存在「toxic culture」。有前任商業經理公開批評機構處理欺凌投訴嘅手法不當,質疑內部監管機制失效。呢件事反映英國體育組織喺職場文化同問責制度上面臨巨大壓力,亦令公眾關注大型機構點樣應對內部投訴,避免管理層濫權。

British Cycling under scrutiny over allegations of ‘toxic culture’ in leadership team
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細嘅審查、仔細嘅觀察或監督。

EN

The company's financial records are under close scrutiny by the tax authorities.

中

稅務部門正密切審查該公司嘅財務紀錄。

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控、聲稱(未經證實嘅說法)。

EN

He denied the allegation that he had stolen the documents.

中

佢否認咗關於佢偷走文件嘅指控。

Appropriate

Adjective形容詞

適當嘅、合適嘅。

EN

Please wear appropriate clothing for the formal dinner party.

中

請為呢個正式晚宴穿著合適嘅服裝。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 18:03

UK national security adviser under pressure over wife’s comment on supporting Palestine Action

Author Sarah Helm, married to Jonathan Powell, wrote to back novelist Sally Rooney’s support of proscribed direct action group

中文導讀

英國國家安全顧問 Jonathan Powell 嘅太太 Sarah Helm 近日捲入爭議。事緣 Sarah Helm 公開支持作家 Sally Rooney 聲援 Palestine Action,而呢個組織喺英國被列為非法激進團體。由於 Jonathan Powell 身處國家安全核心位置,佢太太嘅政治立場令佢備受壓力,引起 Westminster 對國家安全政策同官員家屬言論界線嘅討論,反映英國政界對激進示威活動嘅敏感度極高。

UK national security adviser under pressure over wife’s comment on supporting Palestine Action
A

Vocabulary 生字

Proscribed

Adjective形容詞

被禁止的、被取締的(常用於法律或官方層面)

EN

The government has added the extremist group to the list of proscribed organisations.

中

政府已經將該極端組織加入被取締組織名單。

Under pressure

Phrase片語

承受壓力

EN

The manager is under pressure to improve the team's performance by the end of the month.

中

經理正面臨壓力,需要在月底前提升團隊表現。

Back

Verb動詞

支持、贊助

EN

Many local residents decided to back the new community project with their donations.

中

許多當地居民決定以捐款支持這項新的社區計劃。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 17:53

Premier League news: go bananas: Maresca loving fans’ show of defiance; James injury blow for Blues

Manchester City manager feels inflatables a strong response to external criticism while Chelsea captain could be sidelined until new year

中文導讀

Manchester City 領隊 Enzo Maresca 近日力撐球迷喺場內帶入充氣香蕉,認為呢種幽默方式係對外界批評嘅強烈回應。另一方面,Chelsea 隊長 Reece James 再度受傷,預計要休養至明年,對球隊防線無疑係一大打擊。呢兩單新聞反映出英超球隊喺面對輿論壓力同球員傷患問題上,依然充滿挑戰。

Premier League news: go bananas: Maresca loving fans’ show of defiance; James injury blow for Blues
A

Vocabulary 生字

defiance

Noun名詞

反抗、蔑視、挑戰(權威或規則)

EN

The workers went on strike in defiance of the management's warning.

中

工人們無視管理層的警告,發起了罷工。

sidelined

Verb動詞

使邊緣化、使無法參與(通常指因傷病或被排除在外)

EN

A severe flu has sidelined him from the important project for a week.

中

嚴重的流感讓他無法參與這個重要項目長達一週。

inflatable

Adjective / Noun形容詞 / 名詞

可充氣的;充氣物

EN

We bought some inflatable toys for the kids to play with in the swimming pool.

中

我們買了一些充氣玩具給孩子們在泳池裡玩。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 17:45

NHS staff investigated over alleged accessing of tiger victim’s records

Yorkshire ambulance service says workers may have accessed or attempted to access information ‘without legitimate reason’

中文導讀

Yorkshire Ambulance Service 近日爆出醜聞,有員工涉嫌喺無正當理由下,擅自查閱一名被老虎襲擊受害者嘅醫療紀錄。呢件事引起公眾關注 NHS 內部數據私隱問題,因為醫療紀錄屬於高度敏感個人資料,員工未經授權查閱係嚴重違反專業守則。目前相關機構已經展開調查,呢類事件提醒大家,喺英國生活除咗要留意自己嘅醫療資訊安全,亦要明白公營機構對保護個人私隱有嚴格法律責任。

NHS staff investigated over alleged accessing of tiger victim’s records
A

Vocabulary 生字

legitimate

Adjective形容詞

合法的、正當的、合理的

EN

You must provide a legitimate reason for your absence from work.

中

你必須為你的缺勤提供一個正當理由。

access

Verb動詞

存取、進入、使用(資料或地方)

EN

I need a password to access my online bank account.

中

我需要密碼才能登入我的網上銀行帳戶。

investigate

Verb動詞

調查、審查

EN

The police are investigating the cause of the fire.

中

警方正在調查火災的原因。

The Guardian
politics·
16 Oct, 17:44

Six-figure payout for senior civil servant sacked over Peter Mandelson vetting

Former head of Foreign Office Olly Robbins applied for judicial review after Keir Starmer dismissed him in April

中文導讀

前 Foreign Office 高層 Olly Robbins 因 Peter Mandelson 嘅審查風波被 Keir Starmer 解僱,隨後提出司法覆核。呢單案反映政府高層人事變動涉及嘅法律程序同政治角力,亦顯示公務員體系對解僱程序嘅法律挑戰,值得移英港人關注英國政府內部嘅問責機制同法律保障。

Six-figure payout for senior civil servant sacked over Peter Mandelson vetting
A

Vocabulary 生字

Payout

Noun名詞

賠償金、大額付款

EN

The insurance company agreed to a significant payout after the accident.

中

保險公司喺意外後同意支付一筆大額賠償金。

Dismiss

Verb動詞

解僱、開除

EN

The manager had to dismiss the employee for repeated misconduct.

中

經理因為員工多次行為不當而必須將佢解僱。

Vetting

Noun名詞

審查、資格審核

EN

The company conducts thorough vetting of all new applicants before hiring.

中

公司喺聘請前會對所有新申請人進行全面審查。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 17:40

The Florian Wirtz mystery: why has he not found Leverkusen form at Liverpool?

Two of our writers pick over the German’s contribution to Liverpool and what the £116m forward could yet produce

中文導讀

Florian Wirtz 以天價轉會費加盟 Liverpool 後,表現未如預期,引起外界關注。兩位專欄作家近日深入分析 Florian Wirtz 喺球隊嘅貢獻,探討呢位身價高達 £116m 嘅前鋒點樣先可以重拾喺 Leverkusen 時期嘅巔峰狀態,並預測佢未來喺 Anfield 嘅潛力。

The Florian Wirtz mystery: why has he not found Leverkusen form at Liverpool?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Contribution

Noun名詞

貢獻;捐獻

EN

Your contribution to the team project has been invaluable.

中

你對團隊項目嘅貢獻係無價嘅。

Produce

Verb動詞

生產;出產;展現(成果)

EN

The factory is able to produce high-quality goods at a low cost.

中

呢間工廠能夠以低成本生產高品質商品。

Mystery

Noun名詞

謎團;神秘事件

EN

The sudden disappearance of the documents remains a mystery.

中

文件突然消失仍然係一個謎。

The Guardian
education·
16 Oct, 17:32

British students, like their French peers, have been known to challenge authority

Letters: Pete Crockett says the history of British education is not simply one of children dutifully accepting adult instruction, while Simon Dawson says Kitty Sayers misses the mark when describing English attitudes. Plus a letter from Kevin Donnelly

中文導讀

近日英國報章刊登多封讀者來信,討論英國學生挑戰權威嘅傳統。Pete Crockett 同 Simon Dawson 等人指出,英國教育歷史並非單純係學生盲目服從,Kitty Sayers 對英國學生態度嘅描述亦引起爭議。呢場討論反映出英國社會對於教育模式同埋年輕人反叛精神嘅持續關注,值得移英港人留意當地對於學術自由同師生關係嘅討論風氣。

British students, like their French peers, have been known to challenge authority
A

Vocabulary 生字

challenge

Verb動詞

質疑、挑戰(權威或觀點)

EN

It is important to challenge your own assumptions before making a big decision.

中

喺做重大決定之前,挑戰自己嘅假設係好重要嘅。

dutifully

Adverb副詞

盡責地、順從地

EN

The employees dutifully followed the new safety guidelines provided by the management.

中

員工們盡責地遵守管理層提供嘅新安全指引。

miss the mark

Idiom慣用語

未中要害、未達預期、講錯重點

EN

The advertisement really missed the mark and failed to attract the target audience.

中

嗰個廣告完全未中要害,未能吸引目標受眾。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 16:59

Premier League action, Champions Day and Dubois v Wardley II – follow with us

Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports

中文導讀

英國體壇近期相當熱鬧,除咗 Premier League 賽事持續進行,仲有 Champions Day 賽馬盛事,以及備受關注嘅 Dubois v Wardley II 重量級拳賽。呢類大型體育活動係融入英國文化嘅好機會,透過媒體嘅實時報道,你可以緊貼賽事進程同分析,唔使擔心錯過任何精彩時刻。

Premier League action, Champions Day and Dubois v Wardley II – follow with us
A

Vocabulary 生字

coverage

Noun名詞

(新聞、媒體)報道;覆蓋範圍

EN

The local newspaper provides excellent coverage of community events.

中

呢份地區報紙對社區活動嘅報道做得好出色。

up-to-the-minute

Adjective形容詞

最新的;即時的

EN

I check the weather app for up-to-the-minute updates before I leave the house.

中

我出門前會睇天氣應用程式,獲取最新嘅即時資訊。

follow

Verb動詞

跟進;留意;追蹤

EN

It is important to follow the instructions carefully when assembling new furniture.

中

組裝新傢俬嗰陣,仔細跟隨說明書指示好重要。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 16:28

Wardley predicts ‘crazy night’ in fight for redemption against Dubois

After losing his WBO heavyweight title in a brutal first bout in May, the Briton insists he can ‘right those wrongs’ in the rematch on Saturday night

中文導讀

重量級拳手 Fabio Wardley 即將喺拳賽中迎戰 Daniel Dubois,尋求復仇。兩人喺今年五月嘅首場對決過程相當激烈,今次 rematch 唔單止係 Fabio Wardley 證明自己實力嘅機會,亦係佢洗刷前恥、重奪 WBO 拳王頭銜嘅關鍵一戰。拳迷對呢場賽事充滿期待,睇下 Fabio Wardley 能唔能夠喺擂台上修正上次嘅戰術失誤,成功擊敗對手。

Wardley predicts ‘crazy night’ in fight for redemption against Dubois
A

Vocabulary 生字

rematch

Noun名詞

重賽;再次對決

EN

The fans were excited to hear that the two rivals had agreed to a rematch.

中

拳迷聽到兩位對手同意進行重賽時感到非常興奮。

redemption

Noun名詞

救贖;挽回名譽

EN

After his poor performance last season, he saw this championship as his chance for redemption.

中

經歷上季嘅差劣表現後,佢視呢場錦標賽為挽回名譽嘅機會。

brutal

Adjective形容詞

殘酷的;嚴酷的

EN

The hikers had to endure the brutal winter weather during their expedition.

中

遠足人士喺探險期間必須忍受嚴酷嘅冬季天氣。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 16:21

Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told

Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free from alleged assault that she says took place when she was working at MTV in 2001

中文導讀

Russell Brand 近日捲入一宗嚴重指控,一名女子喺法庭作供時指控佢喺 MTV 工作期間,曾試圖將自己強行拖入洗手間。原告人形容 Russell Brand 當時行為極端,佢最終奮力掙脫先至成功逃離。呢單案件引起英國社會高度關注,再次引發大眾對於公眾人物過往操守及職場性騷擾問題嘅討論,亦反映英國司法系統對處理歷史性別暴力案件嘅重視。

Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Wrench

Verb動詞

用力拉、扯或扭轉

EN

She managed to wrench the handle open after it got stuck.

中

個門柄卡住咗,佢用力一扭終於將門打開。

Alleged

Adjective形容詞

聲稱的、被指控的(未經證實)

EN

The police are investigating the alleged theft at the local supermarket.

中

警方正調查超級市場發生嘅懷疑盜竊案。

Maniac

Noun名詞

瘋子、狂人

EN

The driver was acting like a maniac on the motorway, weaving through traffic.

中

嗰個司機喺高速公路上揸車好似癲咗咁,喺車流中左穿右插。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 16:18

Carrick brushes off Martínez’s failure to apologise publicly to United director Wilcox

‘He’s realised he’s made a mistake and that’s enough,’ said the Manchester United head coach as he defended Lisandro Martínez’s statement

中文導讀

Manchester United 主教練 Carrick 近日公開維護 Lisandro Martínez。事源 Lisandro Martínez 早前對 Manchester United 總監 Wilcox 嘅言論引起爭議,雖然外界要求公開道歉,但 Carrick 認為對方已經意識到錯誤,無需再作公開道歉。呢件事反映球會內部對球員紀律同公關處理嘅態度,亦顯示管理層希望將焦點放返喺球隊表現之上。

Carrick brushes off Martínez’s failure to apologise publicly to United director Wilcox
A

Vocabulary 生字

brush off

Phrasal Verb動詞片語

對某事不予理會、輕描淡寫或拒絕認真對待

EN

She tried to explain her concerns, but he just brushed them off as if they were unimportant.

中

她嘗試解釋她的擔憂,但他只是輕描淡寫地將其忽略,彷彿那些事並不重要。

apologise

Verb動詞

道歉

EN

It is important to apologise sincerely when you have made a mistake that affects others.

中

當你犯了影響他人的錯誤時,真誠地道歉是很重要的。

statement

Noun名詞

聲明、陳述

EN

The company issued a formal statement to clarify their new policy to all employees.

中

公司發布了一份正式聲明,向所有員工澄清他們的新政策。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 16:03

Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club ‘evolve and create success’

Up to 60 jobs are a risk at Arsenal following a cost-cutting review with the news coming soon after the manager had signed a new deal worth more than £20m a season

中文導讀

Arsenal 近期宣佈進行成本削減計劃,預計將會裁減多達 60 個職位。呢個消息喺領隊 Mikel Arteta 簽署一份年薪超過 2,000 萬英鎊嘅新合約後傳出,引起唔少爭議。Mikel Arteta 強調裁員係球會「進化」同追求長期成功嘅必要手段。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映出即使係大型機構,喺經濟壓力下亦會採取嚴厲嘅重組措施,值得大家留意英國職場嘅裁員趨勢。

Mikel Arteta defends job cuts at Arsenal to help club ‘evolve and create success’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Evolve

Verb動詞

演變、進化、逐步發展

EN

The company needs to evolve to stay competitive in the modern market.

中

呢間公司需要演變先可以喺現代市場保持競爭力。

Cost-cutting

Adjective形容詞

削減成本的、節流的

EN

Due to the economic downturn, the management implemented several cost-cutting measures.

中

由於經濟下滑,管理層實施咗幾項削減成本嘅措施。

At risk

Phrase片語

處於危險之中、面臨風險

EN

Many small businesses are at risk of closing down if they do not receive financial support.

中

如果攞唔到財政支援,好多小型企業都面臨倒閉風險。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 16:00

UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women

Exclusive: Devon and Cornwall police formally apologise to nine women and settle claim without admitting liability

中文導讀

Devon and Cornwall Police 近日向九名女性正式道歉,並就針對警員濫權及性騷擾嘅指控達成和解。雖然警方未有承認法律責任,但呢單賠償案揭示咗英國警隊內部長期存在嘅紀律同監管問題。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗英國社會對公職人員操守嘅高度關注,亦顯示受害者透過法律途徑爭取權益嘅重要性,值得大家留意英國警務制度嘅透明度同問責機制。

UK police force pays out after claims it protected officers accused of abusing women
A

Vocabulary 生字

Liability

Noun名詞

法律責任;債務

EN

The company accepted liability for the accident that occurred in the warehouse.

中

該公司承認對倉庫內發生的事故負有法律責任。

Settle

Verb動詞

和解;解決(爭議)

EN

Both parties decided to settle the dispute out of court to avoid high legal fees.

中

雙方決定庭外和解,以避免高昂的法律費用。

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控;聲稱

EN

The manager is investigating the serious allegation made by one of the employees.

中

經理正在調查其中一名員工提出的嚴重指控。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 15:37

Watford, a ‘fake news’ sacking and an apology to Elton John

In today’s Football Daily: fun and games at Vicarage Road

中文導讀

Watford FC 近日捲入一場公關風波,球會因為發佈咗一則關於 Elton John 嘅假消息而被迫公開道歉。呢件事反映咗即使係知名球會,喺社交媒體發佈資訊時亦要謹慎,否則好容易損害聲譽。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞提醒大家喺英國留意媒體資訊時,要保持批判思考,唔好盡信網上流傳嘅消息,以免被誤導。

Watford, a ‘fake news’ sacking and an apology to Elton John
A

Vocabulary 生字

sacking

Noun名詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The company announced the sacking of several managers due to budget cuts.

中

公司宣佈因為削減預算而解僱咗幾位經理。

apology

Noun名詞

道歉

EN

He sent a formal apology to his neighbor for the noise caused by the party.

中

佢向鄰居發出正式道歉,為派對造成嘅噪音致歉。

misleading

Adjective形容詞

誤導性嘅

EN

The advertisement was considered misleading because it hid the extra costs.

中

嗰個廣告被認為具有誤導性,因為佢隱瞞咗額外費用。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 15:06

Tell us: have you changed your mind about independence for Scotland?

We would like to hear from Scots on both sides of the debate about whether they have changed their mind since the independence referendum

中文導讀

Scotland 獨立議題一直係英國政壇焦點。近日 The Guardian 發起讀者徵集,邀請當地民眾分享對獨立立場嘅轉變。呢個舉動反映出喺現時政治氣候下,公眾對 Scotland 未來嘅取態可能出現微妙變化。對於移英港人嚟講,了解當地人點樣看待國家主權與地方自治,有助於更深入融入英國社會,掌握當地民意脈搏,亦係理解英國憲制發展嘅重要切入點。

Tell us: have you changed your mind about independence for Scotland?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Referendum

Noun名詞

全民公投,指政府將重大議題交由全體選民投票決定。

EN

The government decided to hold a referendum to settle the controversial issue.

中

政府決定舉行全民公投以解決呢個具爭議性嘅議題。

Debate

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

辯論或討論,指針對特定議題進行正式或深入嘅意見交流。

EN

We had a long debate about which restaurant to choose for dinner.

中

我哋針對晚餐揀邊間餐廳進行咗一場長時間嘅討論。

Perspective

Noun名詞

觀點、角度或看法,指個人對事物嘅理解方式。

EN

It is important to consider the situation from a different perspective.

中

從唔同嘅角度去思考呢個情況係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 14:15

Hall of Famers v bunch of gamers: the Dodgers’ exit proves money can’t buy everything

The Brewers turned LA’s stars into ghosts during their four-game NLCS sweep, destroying the ‘team that destroyed baseball’ and revealing the sport’s hard truth

中文導讀

Dodgers 喺 NLCS 慘遭 Brewers 橫掃出局,呢場賽果震撼體壇。即使 Dodgers 投放巨額資金組建豪華陣容,依然唔敵 Brewers 嘅團隊默契。呢件事反映出職業運動嘅殘酷現實:金錢未必能買到冠軍,球隊嘅化學作用同戰術部署先係決定勝負嘅關鍵,亦提醒球迷體育競技始終充滿變數。

Hall of Famers v bunch of gamers: the Dodgers’ exit proves money can’t buy everything
A

Vocabulary 生字

sweep

Verb動詞

橫掃;在比賽中連續獲勝

EN

Our local football team managed to sweep the series against their rivals.

中

我們當地的足球隊成功在系列賽中橫掃對手。

destroy

Verb動詞

摧毀;徹底擊敗

EN

The heavy rain destroyed our plans for a weekend picnic in the park.

中

大雨摧毀了我們週末去公園野餐的計劃。

reveal

Verb動詞

揭示;展現

EN

The survey results reveal that most people prefer working from home.

中

調查結果顯示大多數人更傾向於在家工作。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 13:40

Norwegian teenager hired as hitman by Iranian crime gang jailed for 20 years

Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was arrested in Huddersfield with two guns and live ammunition

中文導讀

一名 19 歲 Norwegian 青年 Johannes Kongsnes Natland 喺 Huddersfield 被捕,當時佢身上藏有兩支槍械同實彈。調查發現佢受僱於 Iranian 犯罪集團擔任殺手,最終被判監 20 年。呢單案反映英國近期面對跨國犯罪集團滲透嘅挑戰,利用年輕人進行嚴重暴力罪行,引起社會對治安同邊境安全嘅關注。

Norwegian teenager hired as hitman by Iranian crime gang jailed for 20 years
A

Vocabulary 生字

Ammunition

Noun名詞

彈藥

EN

The police found a stash of weapons and ammunition in the abandoned warehouse.

中

警方喺廢棄倉庫入面發現咗一批武器同彈藥。

Infiltrate

Verb動詞

滲透

EN

The undercover agent managed to infiltrate the criminal organization to gather evidence.

中

臥底探員成功滲透入嗰個犯罪組織去搜集證據。

Severe

Adjective形容詞

嚴重的

EN

The company is facing severe financial difficulties due to poor management.

中

間公司因為管理不善,正面臨嚴重嘅財政困難。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 13:35

Rugby player found dead at Lions team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle

A member of the Lions squad has been found dead in the team’s hotel ahead of the South African side’s Champions Cup game against La Rochelle

中文導讀

南非球隊 Lions 喺準備出戰 Champions Cup 對陣 La Rochelle 期間,一名球員被發現喺下榻酒店離世。由於事件涉及職業運動員喺賽前突然身故,目前球會同賽事主辦方正處理相關善後工作,並對死者家屬表示慰問。呢類突發事故喺體育界相當罕見,亦令原定嘅賽事安排受到影響,公眾正關注球會後續嘅官方聲明。

Rugby player found dead at Lions team hotel before Champions Cup game against La Rochelle
A

Vocabulary 生字

Squad

Noun名詞

隊伍、小組,常用於體育隊伍或特定任務小組

EN

The coach is selecting the final squad for the upcoming tournament.

中

教練正在挑選參加即將到來錦標賽的最終隊伍名單。

Ahead of

Preposition介詞

在...之前,常用於時間或空間上的提前

EN

I always prepare my clothes the night ahead of a busy workday.

中

我總是在繁忙工作日的前一晚準備好衣服。

Casualty

Noun名詞

傷亡人員,亦可指事故中的受害者

EN

The emergency services arrived quickly to assist any potential casualties.

中

緊急服務人員迅速抵達現場,以協助任何潛在的傷亡者。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 13:09

WNBA finals 2026 predictions: Is Angel Reese about to win a Dream title?

The Valkyries and Dream tip off the WNBA finals on Saturday at Ballhalla. Our writers give their verdicts with a first-time champion set to be crowned

中文導讀

WNBA 總決賽即將開打,由 Valkyries 對戰 Dream。呢場賽事焦點在於 Angel Reese 能否帶領球隊奪冠,亦係兩隊爭奪隊史首個冠軍嘅歷史時刻。對於鍾意睇體育賽事嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場決賽係了解美國女子籃球文化嘅好機會,亦係近期體壇最受矚目嘅賽事之一。

WNBA finals 2026 predictions: Is Angel Reese about to win a Dream title?
A

Vocabulary 生字

verdict

Noun名詞

判決、定論或意見

EN

The committee has not yet reached a verdict on the proposed changes.

中

委員會尚未就建議的變更達成定論。

crowned

Verb動詞

加冕、授予榮譽或選出冠軍

EN

The winner will be crowned champion at the end of the tournament.

中

獲勝者將在錦標賽結束時被加冕為冠軍。

tip off

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

(比賽)開始、開球

EN

The match will tip off at seven o'clock this evening.

中

比賽將於今晚七點開始。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 12:45

England’s World Cup test against Tonga will show where power really lies in league

England begin their tournament on Saturday with a must-win fixture in Perth that can inject some optimism into the European game

中文導讀

England 嘅 Rugby League 代表隊喺 Perth 迎戰 Tonga,呢場賽事對提升歐洲球壇士氣相當關鍵。作為賽事嘅重要考驗,England 必須爭取勝利,以證明歐洲球隊喺國際體壇嘅競爭力。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場波除咗係體育盛事,亦係了解當地體育文化同埋球壇勢力分佈嘅好機會,值得留意賽果點樣影響未來嘅賽事走向。

England’s World Cup test against Tonga will show where power really lies in league
A

Vocabulary 生字

optimism

Noun名詞

樂觀;樂觀主義

EN

There is a sense of optimism among the staff that the company will recover soon.

中

員工之間對於公司即將復甦感到樂觀。

fixture

Noun名詞

(體育)賽事;固定比賽

EN

The team has a difficult fixture against the league leaders this weekend.

中

球隊今個週末有一場對陣聯賽榜首嘅艱難賽事。

inject

Verb動詞

注入;投入(資金、活力等)

EN

The new manager hopes to inject some fresh ideas into the team.

中

新經理希望為團隊注入一啲新思維。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 12:34

Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener

Jillaroos defeat Fetu Samoa 40-0 in Sydney as Jocelyn Kelleher kicks six conversions on her debut

中文導讀

女子欖球世界盃近日開鑼,澳洲代表隊 Jillaroos 喺 Sydney 以 40-0 大勝 Fetu Samoa,展現出極強嘅統治力。其中 Jocelyn Kelleher 喺佢嘅處子戰表現亮眼,成功踢入六個附加罰球。呢場賽事唔單止係實力嘅懸殊對決,亦標誌住國際女子欖球賽事嘅競爭水平正不斷提升,對於鍾意運動嘅移英港人嚟講,係了解呢項運動喺大洋洲發展嘅好機會。

Australia cruise past Samoa in women’s Rugby League World Cup opener
A

Vocabulary 生字

Opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽、開幕賽

EN

The team is looking forward to winning their season opener next month.

中

球隊好期待下個月贏到佢哋嘅賽季首場比賽。

Defeat

Verb動詞

擊敗、戰勝

EN

They managed to defeat their rivals in the final round of the competition.

中

佢哋成功喺比賽最後一輪擊敗對手。

Debut

Noun名詞

首次亮相、處子戰

EN

The young actor made his professional debut in a small theatre production.

中

呢位年輕演員喺一個小型劇場製作入面完成咗佢嘅專業首演。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 12:00

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

年僅 20 歲嘅 Billy Loughnane 成為超過一個世紀以來,英國最年輕嘅平地賽馬冠軍騎師。佢喺訪問中分享自己點樣憑住對賽馬嘅極致熱誠,喺極短時間內攀上職業生涯巔峰。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個故事反映咗英國體育界點樣重視年輕人才,以及喺競爭激烈嘅專業領域入面,保持專注同動力係成功嘅關鍵,值得大家參考。

‘I’m bored when I’m not riding’: Billy Loughnane on drive that made him champion jockey at 20
A

Vocabulary 生字

relentless

Adjective形容詞

持續不斷的、不懈的、嚴厲的

EN

The relentless rain caused flooding in many parts of the city.

中

持續不斷的雨勢導致城市多處水浸。

champion

Noun名詞

冠軍、優勝者

EN

She trained hard for years to become a national champion in swimming.

中

她訓練多年,終於成為全國游泳冠軍。

drive

Noun名詞

幹勁、動力、驅動力

EN

You need a lot of drive to succeed in such a competitive industry.

中

要在競爭如此激烈的行業中取得成功,你需要有很強的幹勁。

The Guardian
news·
16 Oct, 12:00

The original English text is no longer available due to copyright restrictions. Please read the full article on THE GUARDIAN.

因版權限制,原文已無法提供。請按下方連結到 THE GUARDIAN 閱讀全文。

中文導讀

自動駕駛的士技術公司 Wayve 計劃喺 London 進行測試,引發 Uber 司機強烈反彈,擔心飯碗不保。除咗業界憂慮,當地政界亦要求 Transport for London 必須擁有發牌監管權,確保呢類新技術唔會對城市交通安全同就業市場造成衝擊。呢件事反映科技創新同傳統行業利益之間嘅矛盾,值得移英港人密切留意未來嘅交通政策變化。

‘We should all be worried’: calls grow to limit London rollout of robotaxis
A

Vocabulary 生字

rollout

Noun名詞

新產品或服務的正式推出或發布

EN

The company announced the rollout of their new mobile app across the country.

中

該公司宣布在全國範圍內推出他們的新流動應用程式。

fear for

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

為某人或某事的安全、未來感到擔憂

EN

Many employees fear for their job security due to the recent economic downturn.

中

由於近期的經濟衰退,許多員工都為自己的工作保障感到擔憂。

licence

Noun名詞

許可證、執照

EN

You need to apply for a driving licence before you can legally operate a vehicle.

中

你在合法駕駛車輛前,必須先申請駕駛執照。

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16 Oct, 11:51

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中文導讀

Bath Rugby 共同擁有人 Bruce Craig 近日接受訪問,討論 Premiership Rugby 同埋 Champions Cup 嘅未來發展。佢認為現有賽制需要改革,目標係要令英格蘭頂級聯賽成為全球最具競爭力嘅賽事。呢次對話反映咗英國體育界對於商業模式同賽程安排嘅深層次反思,對於關注英國體育產業發展嘅移英港人嚟講,係一個了解當地職業球會經營策略嘅好機會。

‘We want the best league in the world’: Bath’s Bruce Craig on 16 years at the Rec
A

Vocabulary 生字

Wily

Adjective形容詞

狡猾的、精明的,指人善於運用策略達到目的

EN

The wily negotiator managed to secure a better deal for the company.

中

那位精明的談判代表成功為公司爭取到更好的合約。

League

Noun名詞

聯賽、聯盟

EN

Our local football league starts its new season next month.

中

我們當地的足球聯賽下個月開始新賽季。

Consider

Verb動詞

考慮、細想

EN

You should consider all your options before making a final decision.

中

你在做最終決定前,應該考慮所有的選擇。

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news·
16 Oct, 11:34

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中文導讀

呢篇評論文章以諷刺手法,探討 Donald Trump 喺國際事務上嘅爭議性表現。作者質疑佢喺處理 Iran 同 Russia 關係嘅立場,點樣同諾貝爾和平獎嘅精神背道而馳。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類評論反映咗英國媒體點樣透過尖銳嘅諷刺,去審視國際政治人物嘅言行,亦係了解當地政治評論文化嘅一個好切入點。

Digested week: No Nobel again for Trump but he looks a cert to retain Fifa peace prize
A

Vocabulary 生字

cert

Noun名詞

肯定會發生嘅事,或者必然會成功嘅人

EN

It is a cert that the train will be delayed during rush hour.

中

繁忙時間火車一定會延誤,呢樣係肯定嘅。

retain

Verb動詞

保持、保留或繼續擁有

EN

The company managed to retain all its staff despite the economic downturn.

中

儘管經濟低迷,間公司依然成功保留咗所有員工。

siding with

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

支持某一方,喺爭論中偏袒某人

EN

It is often difficult to avoid siding with a friend during an argument.

中

喺爭論入面,往往好難避免偏袒自己嘅朋友。

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football·
16 Oct, 11:00

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中文導讀

Fulham 嘅主教練 Álvaro Arbeloa 近期備受壓力。佢原本希望球隊踢出流暢進攻風格,但效果未如理想,戰績亦未見起色。嚟緊主場對陣 Hull 嘅賽事對佢嚟講極為關鍵,如果再輸波,佢嘅帥位隨時不保,球隊管理層對佢嘅耐心亦會進一步減退。

Álvaro Arbeloa’s push to make Fulham free-flowing is floundering already
A

Vocabulary 生字

floundering

Adjective形容詞

掙扎中、陷入困境、舉步維艱

EN

The small business has been floundering since the new competitor opened across the street.

中

自從新競爭對手喺對面街開張之後,呢間小店一直經營得好艱難。

come unstuck

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

失敗、出岔子、遭遇挫折

EN

I thought the project was going well, but it all came unstuck when we ran out of funding.

中

我以為個計劃進行得好順利,點知資金用晒之後就全部失敗晒。

under pressure

Phrase片語

承受壓力

EN

You should try to stay calm even when you are under pressure at work.

中

就算喺工作上承受緊壓力,你都應該試下保持冷靜。

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football·
16 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

WSL 賽季開鑼不久,Arsenal 表現令人失望,入球能力疲弱令爭標形勢變得嚴峻,延續上季未能取勝嘅困局。相反,Brighton 喺數據分析上表現亮眼,雖然目前排第九,但預期積分高踞第三,反映球隊實力被低估。對於鍾意睇英格蘭女子足球嘅球迷嚟講,呢啲數據指標係觀察球隊長遠潛力嘅關鍵,唔好單憑現時排名去判斷球隊實力。

The WSL so far: goal-shy Arsenal, underrated Brighton and more data pointers
A

Vocabulary 生字

underrated

Adjective形容詞

被低估的;評價過低的

EN

This small cafe is highly underrated and serves the best coffee in the neighbourhood.

中

呢間小型咖啡店一直被低估,佢哋提供區內最好飲嘅咖啡。

pointer

Noun名詞

提示;線索;指標

EN

The teacher gave us a few pointers on how to improve our essay writing skills.

中

老師畀咗幾個提示我哋,教點樣改善寫作技巧。

continue

Verb動詞

持續;繼續

EN

The heavy rain is expected to continue throughout the entire weekend.

中

預計大雨會持續成個週末。

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sport·
16 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

近期體壇盛事頻繁,涵蓋足球、欖球、網球及 F1 等多項運動。呢份每週體育測驗旨在考驗讀者對各項賽事焦點嘅掌握程度。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育新聞唔單止可以了解英國社會文化,更加係融入當地社交圈子、同鄰居或者同事打開話匣子嘅最佳切入點,建議大家不妨試玩下,測試自己對體壇動態嘅觸覺。

Sports quiz of the week: love, songs, speedy skating and celebrations
A

Vocabulary 生字

celebration

Noun名詞

慶祝活動或慶祝方式

EN

We are planning a small celebration for our friend's promotion next weekend.

中

我哋正計劃下週末為朋友嘅升職搞個小型慶祝活動。

speedy

Adjective形容詞

快速的、迅速的

EN

I hope you have a speedy recovery from your cold.

中

希望你感冒快啲好返。

follow

Verb動詞

密切留意、跟進(新聞或事件)

EN

It is important to follow the latest updates on the weather forecast before you travel.

中

出發前密切留意最新天氣預報係好重要嘅。

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sport·
16 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

UFC 近日同 FBI 達成合作,將會為聯邦探員提供格鬥訓練。由於 UFC 負責人 Dana White 同 Donald Trump 關係極度密切,呢次合作引起外界關注,質疑聯邦執法機構嘅中立性,亦反映出 UFC 喺美國政治圈嘅影響力正不斷擴大,值得移英港人留意呢種體育同政治勢力交織嘅現象。

From the Octagon to Quantico: UFC teaching the FBI to fight is its latest tie to Trump world
A

Vocabulary 生字

Involved

Adjective形容詞

參與其中的、有關聯的

EN

She is heavily involved in the local community project.

中

她深度參與了當地的社區計劃。

Tie

Noun名詞

聯繫、關係

EN

The two companies have strong business ties.

中

這兩間公司有緊密的商業聯繫。

Expand

Verb動詞

擴張、擴大

EN

The business decided to expand its operations to other cities.

中

這間企業決定將業務擴展到其他城市。

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football·
16 Oct, 09:58

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中文導讀

Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 近日面臨內部壓力,被要求取消或改革 Fifa 和平獎。事源 Donald Trump 獲獎後引發極大爭議,令 Fifa 擔心獎項政治化。呢件事反映體育組織喺處理政治敏感議題時嘅兩難,Gianni Infantino 依家要喺維持獎項公信力同避免捲入政治風波之間作出抉擇,未來呢個獎項好大機會面臨重大變動。

Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scrap

Verb動詞

取消、廢除、棄置

EN

The council decided to scrap the old recycling scheme due to lack of funding.

中

由於缺乏資金,議會決定取消舊嘅回收計劃。

Furore

Noun名詞

公憤、轟動、軒然大波

EN

The sudden change in the company's policy caused a massive furore among the staff.

中

公司政策嘅突然改變喺員工之間引起咗軒然大波。

Depoliticise

Verb動詞

使非政治化、去除政治色彩

EN

The committee aims to depoliticise the selection process to ensure it remains fair for everyone.

中

委員會旨在將遴選過程非政治化,以確保對每個人都保持公平。

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politics·
16 Oct, 09:40

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中文導讀

Robert Jenrick 近日公開力撐 Reform UK 領袖 Nigel Farage,形容佢對抗種族主義嘅貢獻無人能及。呢番言論源於 ITV 播出一段片段,顯示有職員提醒 Nigel Farage 佢正喺度維護一名發表過針對 David Lammy 種族歧視言論嘅候選人。呢件事反映英國政壇對於種族議題嘅立場分歧,以及各黨派點樣處理黨內成員嘅爭議性言論,值得移英港人密切留意政客點樣回應呢類敏感議題。

Jenrick claims Farage has done more to stand against racism than ‘almost anybody’
A

Vocabulary 生字

defend

Verb動詞

辯護、防衛

EN

You should learn to defend your own opinions during a professional meeting.

中

你應該學識喺專業會議入面為自己嘅意見辯護。

official

Noun名詞

官員、職員

EN

The local council official explained the new waste collection schedule to us.

中

地方議會嘅職員向我哋解釋咗新嘅垃圾收集時間表。

racism

Noun名詞

種族主義、種族歧視

EN

The company has a strict policy against any form of racism in the workplace.

中

呢間公司有一項嚴格政策,反對職場入面任何形式嘅種族歧視。

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politics·
16 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

曾參與 Brexit 談判嘅歐洲議會議員 Bernd Lange 近日表示,英國若有意修補同歐盟關係,可以參考「Switzerland plus」模式,最快幾個月內就能達成協議。雖然目前 Westminster 官方未有明確表態,但呢個方案為英國未來重返歐盟單一市場提供咗一個具體框架,對移英港人嚟講,呢個發展將直接影響未來嘅經濟政策同就業市場,值得密切留意。

UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says
A

Vocabulary 生字

negotiate

Verb動詞

談判、磋商

EN

I need to negotiate a better salary with my manager before signing the contract.

中

喺簽約之前,我需要同經理傾一個更好嘅薪酬待遇。

deepen

Verb動詞

加深、深化

EN

They decided to take a trip together to deepen their friendship.

中

佢哋決定一齊去旅行,藉此加深彼此嘅友誼。

framework

Noun名詞

框架、結構

EN

The new project provides a clear framework for how we should handle customer complaints.

中

呢個新項目提供咗一個清晰嘅框架,話畀我哋知應該點樣處理客戶投訴。

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sport·
16 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

歐洲欖球賽季即將開鑼,今季焦點除咗睇 Toulouse 引入 Tommaso Menoncello 呢位頂級球星,仲要留意 Northampton 嘅天才飛衛 Fin Smith,以及由 Cheslin Kolbe 領軍嘅 Stormers。對於移英港人嚟講,欖球係英國文化重要一環,透過留意呢啲球星動向,可以更易融入當地社交圈子,同鄰居或同事搵到共同話題,感受當地體育熱潮。

From star signings to Cullen’s last dance: six to watch in European rugby this season
A

Vocabulary 生字

Signings

Noun名詞

簽約加盟的球員或藝人

EN

The club announced several new signings to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.

中

球會宣佈簽入幾位新球員,以增強來季陣容。

Phenom

Noun名詞

天才、奇才(指表現出眾的年輕人)

EN

The young pianist is a true phenom who has already performed in major concert halls.

中

這位年輕鋼琴家是真正的天才,已經在各大音樂廳演出過。

Boast

Verb動詞

擁有(值得自豪的事物)

EN

The hotel boasts a beautiful garden and a swimming pool with a view of the city.

中

這間酒店擁有一個美麗的花園,以及一個可以俯瞰城市景觀的游泳池。

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sport·
16 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

喺 4NCL British League 頂級聯賽入面,原本被睇淡嘅 She Plays to Win 隊伍,喺世界排名第 11 嘅 Anish Giri 帶領下,竟然爆冷贏出比賽。呢場勝利證明咗即使面對實力強勁嘅對手,只要有出色嘅戰術部署同埋核心球員發揮,弱勢隊伍都有機會創造奇蹟,呢種以小勝大嘅精神喺競技體育入面相當值得關注。

Chess: World No 11, Anish Giri, leads She Plays to Win women to unlikely victory
A

Vocabulary 生字

Promoted

Adjective形容詞

升級的(指在聯賽或職位中晉升)

EN

The newly promoted team is struggling to adapt to the higher level of competition.

中

這支剛升級的隊伍正努力適應更高水平的競爭。

Outclassed

Verb動詞

遠遠勝過;實力懸殊地擊敗

EN

We were completely outclassed by the other team during the final match.

中

在決賽中,我們的實力遠遠不如對方,被徹底擊敗了。

Revelation

Noun名詞

意外的發現;令人驚喜的人或事物

EN

The young intern has been a real revelation to our department with her innovative ideas.

中

這位年輕實習生憑藉創新的想法,成為我們部門的一大驚喜。

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sport·
16 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

體育紀念品市場近年急速膨脹,由 Lawrence Dallaglio 嘅獎牌到 Eric Cantona 著過嘅波褲,呢類收藏品嘅價值同轉會費一樣,反映咗體育產業嘅自我膨脹現象。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類拍賣市場唔單止係投資機會,亦係了解英國體育文化同歷史價值嘅一個切入點,值得留意呢股收藏熱潮背後嘅經濟邏輯。

From Dallaglio’s medals to Cantona’s shorts, sporting memorabilia is big business
A

Vocabulary 生字

Memorabilia

Noun名詞

紀念品;收藏品(通常指具有歷史意義或與名人相關嘅物品)

EN

He keeps a box of memorabilia from his university days in the attic.

中

佢將大學時期嘅紀念品裝喺一個箱入面,放喺閣樓。

Rampant

Adjective形容詞

猖獗的;蔓延的;不受限制的

EN

The government is trying to control the rampant inflation affecting the cost of living.

中

政府正試圖控制影響生活成本嘅猖獗通脹。

Inflation

Noun名詞

通貨膨脹;膨脹;誇大

EN

Rising energy prices have contributed to the recent inflation in the cost of goods.

中

能源價格上漲導致近期商品成本出現膨脹。

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news·
16 Oct, 05:00

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中文導讀

英國道路上出現「複製車牌」嘅情況越嚟越嚴重,去年有超過 11,400 名司機因為唔係自己犯嘅交通違規而收到罰單。RAC 指出依家嘅罰款系統存在漏洞,未能有效核實車牌真偽,令無辜司機蒙受損失。對於移英港人嚟講,如果收到莫名其妙嘅罰款通知,千祈唔好即刻交錢,必須盡快向相關部門提出申訴,並檢查自己嘅車輛記錄,以免成為呢類犯罪活動嘅受害者。

Number of cloned number plates on UK roads at record high, data shows
A

Vocabulary 生字

Offence

Noun名詞

違法行為、罪行

EN

Parking on double yellow lines is a common traffic offence in this area.

中

喺呢區,喺雙黃線泊車係一種常見嘅交通違規行為。

Reform

Noun / Verb名詞 / 動詞

改革、改良

EN

The government is planning to reform the tax system to make it fairer for everyone.

中

政府正計劃改革稅務制度,令佢對每個人都更加公平。

Recognise

Verb動詞

認出、承認、識別

EN

I didn't recognise him at first because he had grown a beard.

中

我起初認唔出佢,因為佢留咗鬚。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 02:03

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中文導讀

Carlton 嘅後衛 Lachie Cowan 近日因為喺私人派對入面涉及非法藥物使用,被 AFL 裁定行為不檢(conduct unbecoming)。呢件事反映澳洲體育界對球員紀律要求嚴格,Lachie Cowan 已經公開道歉,並面臨兩場停賽處分。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類新聞提醒大家,喺英國職場或專業領域,個人操守同公眾形象同樣受到高度關注,任何違規行為都可能對職業生涯造成嚴重影響。

AFL sanctions Lachie Cowan after Carlton player’s illicit drug use at house party
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Vocabulary 生字

Sanction

Verb動詞

制裁、懲罰

EN

The company will sanction any employees who violate the safety regulations.

中

公司將會懲罰任何違反安全守則嘅員工。

Illicit

Adjective形容詞

非法的、違禁的

EN

The police launched a campaign to stop the trade of illicit goods in the city.

中

警方發起咗一場行動,以阻止市內違禁品嘅交易。

Unbecoming

Adjective形容詞

不體面的、不合適的

EN

His rude behaviour at the dinner party was considered unbecoming for a professional.

中

佢喺晚宴上嘅粗魯行為被認為係專業人士不應有嘅不體面表現。

The Guardian
sport·
16 Oct, 02:00

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中文導讀

Wallabies 喺 Auckland 嘅 Bledisloe Cup 賽事表現未如理想,令球隊近期建立嘅信心受到打擊。今次返到 Sydney 主場作賽,係球隊喺 Les Kiss 帶領下重拾狀態、證明實力嘅關鍵機會。對於體育迷嚟講,呢場波唔單止係積分之爭,更係球隊能否喺低潮中反彈、重建球迷信心嘅重要指標。

Wallabies seek to rediscover optimism after pain of Bledisloe Cup humbling
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Vocabulary 生字

tempered

Verb動詞

緩和、減弱(通常指熱情或進展受到挫折而變得冷靜或克制)

EN

The initial excitement about the new project was tempered by the news of budget cuts.

中

對新項目最初嘅興奮,因為預算削減嘅消息而變得冷靜咗。

redemption

Noun名詞

救贖、挽回名聲或過失

EN

After making a big mistake at work, he saw this new assignment as a chance for redemption.

中

喺工作上犯咗大錯之後,佢將呢個新任務視為挽回名聲嘅機會。

humbling

Adjective形容詞

令人謙卑的(通常指經歷挫折後,意識到自己並非無所不能)

EN

It was a humbling experience to realize how much I still have to learn about the local culture.

中

意識到自己對當地文化仲有好多嘢要學,係一個令人謙卑嘅經歷。

The Guardian
football·
16 Oct, 00:01

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中文導讀

Premier League 賽事進入白熱化階段,今輪焦點包括 Jordan Henderson 重返 Merseyside 賽場,Daniel Farke 帶領嘅 Leeds United 勢要喺 Michael Carrick 嘅 Middlesbrough 身上攞分,而 Nottingham Forest 近期表現強勢,隨時會對 Arsenal 構成威脅。對於移英港人嚟講,呢啲賽事係融入當地社區文化、同鄰居打開話匣子嘅最佳話題,值得密切留意各隊嘅戰術部署同球員狀態。

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
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Vocabulary 生字

misery

Noun名詞

痛苦、悲慘、苦難

EN

The team's poor performance brought misery to their loyal fans.

中

球隊嘅差勁表現令佢哋嘅忠實球迷感到非常痛苦。

threat

Noun名詞

威脅、恐嚇

EN

Heavy rain poses a serious threat to the outdoor event.

中

大雨對呢個戶外活動構成嚴重威脅。

look out for

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

留意、提防、小心

EN

You should look out for bargains when shopping at the local market.

中

你喺當地市場購物時,應該留意吓有冇平貨。