Sat, Oct 17· 10月17日

30 stories · 90 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 23:30

Daniel Dubois delivers devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley to retain WBO title

Daniel Dubois overwhelmed Fabio Wardley in the second round of their WBO world title fight as he continued his quest to become the most authoritative heavyweight fighter on the planet

中文導讀

重量級拳壇近日上演一場焦點戰,Daniel Dubois 喺第二回合以壓倒性姿態擊敗 Fabio Wardley,成功衛冕 WBO 世界拳王金腰帶。呢場勝仗對 Daniel Dubois 嚟講極具意義,證明佢正逐步邁向成為全球最具統治力嘅重量級拳手,亦令佢喺拳壇嘅地位進一步鞏固,未來動向備受矚目。

Daniel Dubois delivers devastating second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley to retain WBO title
A

Vocabulary 生字

overwhelm

Verb動詞

壓倒、難以應付、使不知所措

EN

The sheer volume of work began to overwhelm the new employee.

中

龐大的工作量開始令新員工感到難以應付。

authoritative

Adjective形容詞

權威的、具說服力的、有統治力的

EN

She gave an authoritative explanation of the new company policy.

中

她對公司新政策作出了具權威性的解釋。

stoppage

Noun名詞

中斷、停止(在體育賽事中指裁判終止比賽)

EN

The match ended in a stoppage due to the heavy rain.

中

由於大雨,比賽被迫中斷結束。

The Guardian
politics·
17 Oct, 20:47

No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post

Tweet by Sarah Helm, wife of national security adviser Jonathan Powell, ‘does not meet criminal threshold’

中文導讀

National security adviser Jonathan Powell 嘅太太 Sarah Helm,早前喺社交平台發佈有關 Palestine Action 嘅帖文,引起爭議。警方經調查後,認為內容未達刑事門檻,決定唔會採取任何行動。呢件事反映英國執法部門喺處理社交媒體言論自由同潛在煽動性內容之間,點樣衡量法律界線,亦引起公眾對公職人員家屬言論尺度嘅關注。

No action to be taken against wife of PM’s aide over Palestine Action post
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Vocabulary 生字

Threshold

Noun名詞

門檻、限度或界線

EN

The company set a high threshold for applicants to ensure only the most qualified candidates are hired.

中

公司為申請人設定了很高的門檻,以確保只有最合資格的人選能被錄用。

Criminal

Adjective形容詞

刑事的、犯罪的

EN

The police launched a formal investigation to determine if the act involved any criminal activity.

中

警方展開了正式調查,以確定該行為是否涉及任何刑事活動。

Adviser

Noun名詞

顧問、指導者

EN

I am looking for a financial adviser to help me manage my savings and investments.

中

我正在尋找一位財務顧問,協助我管理儲蓄同投資。

The Guardian
politics·
17 Oct, 20:00

Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’

Would-be MP recorded telling undercover reporter in ITV investigation that Muslims could not be British

中文導讀

近日有 Reform UK 候選人喺 ITV 嘅臥底調查中,被錄音顯示佢主張將尋求庇護者安置喺「集中營」,並發表針對穆斯林嘅極端言論。呢單新聞反映英國大選期間,部分候選人嘅激進立場引起社會廣泛關注,亦令選民重新審視各政黨對移民同多元文化議題嘅底線,對英國政治氣候有深遠影響。

Reform candidate filmed saying asylum seekers should be put in ‘concentration camps’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Asylum seeker

Noun名詞

尋求庇護者,指因迫害或戰亂而向外國申請居留權嘅人。

EN

The government is reviewing the application process for every asylum seeker.

中

政府正審視每一位尋求庇護者嘅申請程序。

Undercover

Adjective形容詞

臥底嘅,指隱藏身份進行調查或工作。

EN

The journalist went undercover to expose the truth about the company.

中

嗰位記者進行臥底調查,以揭露該公司嘅真相。

Candidate

Noun名詞

候選人,指參與競選職位嘅人。

EN

Each candidate must present their plans to improve the local community.

中

每位候選人都必須提出改善社區嘅計劃。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 20:00

Europe is a blast – but more a curse than a blessing if you are not a super-club

The four Premier League clubs playing in the lesser continental competitions face each other on Sunday – but three are struggling domestically

中文導讀

Premier League 嘅球隊近期喺歐洲賽事面臨唔少挑戰。雖然參加歐洲賽係一種榮譽,但對於非頂級豪門嘅球隊嚟講,頻密嘅賽程反而成為負擔,嚴重影響佢哋喺本土聯賽嘅表現。今次四支球隊喺賽事中碰頭,反映出佢哋喺應付多線作戰時,陣容深度同體能分配都出現咗明顯嘅樽頸,對球隊長遠發展構成唔小壓力。

Europe is a blast – but more a curse than a blessing if you are not a super-club
A

Vocabulary 生字

Struggle

Verb動詞

掙扎、艱難地應付

EN

Many students struggle to balance their part-time jobs with their studies.

中

好多學生都好難平衡兼職工作同埋學業。

Domestic

Adjective形容詞

國內的、家庭的

EN

The company is trying to expand its market share in the domestic sector.

中

呢間公司正嘗試擴大佢哋喺國內市場嘅佔有率。

Blessing

Noun名詞

福氣、恩賜

EN

Having a supportive family is a true blessing in life.

中

擁有一個支持自己嘅家庭係人生中真正嘅福氣。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 19:38

Manzambi maintains Aston Villa progress with win to seal dismal week for Newcastle

Johan Manzambi’s first-half goal earned Aston Villa a 1-0 Premier League victory at St James’ Park to complete a dismal week for Newcastle

中文導讀

Aston Villa 喺 St James’ Park 以 1-0 擊敗 Newcastle,Johan Manzambi 喺上半場射入關鍵一球。Newcastle 近期表現持續低迷,呢場敗仗令佢哋嘅賽季陷入更深嘅困境。對於 Newcastle 嘅球迷嚟講,呢個禮拜絕對係難捱嘅一段時期,而 Aston Villa 就憑住呢場勝仗,繼續保持喺聯賽嘅強勢競爭力。

Manzambi maintains Aston Villa progress with win to seal dismal week for Newcastle
A

Vocabulary 生字

dismal

Adjective形容詞

陰沉的、慘淡的、令人沮喪的

EN

The team had a dismal performance during the winter season.

中

嗰支球隊喺冬季賽季期間表現慘淡。

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。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利、成功

EN

The candidate celebrated a hard-fought victory in the local election.

中

嗰位候選人慶祝喺地方選舉中艱苦取得嘅勝利。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 17:21

Isak completes Liverpool’s comeback win as Brentford finish with nine

Alexander Isak scored Liverpool’s winner in their 2-1 victory at Brentford, who had Yehor Yarmolyuk sent off at 1-0 up and Vitaly Janelt later saw red

中文導讀

Liverpool 喺作客 Brentford 嘅賽事中,憑藉 Alexander Isak 嘅入球反勝 2-1。Brentford 喺領先 1-0 嘅情況下,先後有 Yehor Yarmolyuk 同 Vitaly Janelt 被球證紅牌罰離場,令球隊陷入九人應戰嘅劣勢。呢場賽事反映咗喺英超聯賽入面,球員紀律同埋把握人數優勢嘅能力,往往係決定勝負嘅關鍵因素。

Isak completes Liverpool’s comeback win as Brentford finish with nine
A

Vocabulary 生字

comeback

Noun名詞

反敗為勝、捲土重來

EN

The team made an incredible comeback after being two goals down in the first half.

中

球隊喺上半場落後兩球嘅情況下,成功上演咗一場精彩嘅反敗為勝。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利、成功

EN

They celebrated their hard-earned victory with a dinner at a local restaurant.

中

佢哋喺一間本地餐廳食飯,慶祝呢場得來不易嘅勝利。

dismiss

Verb動詞

解僱、駁回、令離場

EN

The manager decided to dismiss the employee due to repeated absences.

中

經理因為該員工多次缺勤,決定將佢解僱。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 17:08

Haaland helps Maresca achieve record start as Manchester City defeat Ipswich

An Erling Haaland double helped extend City’s winning start to seven – a Premier League record for Enzo Maresca – in their 3-2 victory over Ipswich

中文導讀

Manchester City 喺最近嘅賽事入面以 3-2 擊敗 Ipswich,Erling Haaland 喺比賽中梅開二度。呢場勝仗令領隊 Enzo Maresca 創下個人喺 Premier League 嘅最佳開局紀錄,球隊目前氣勢如虹,繼續喺聯賽榜保持強勢表現,對於關注英國足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對係近期焦點。

Haaland helps Maresca achieve record start as Manchester City defeat Ipswich
A

Vocabulary 生字

defeat

Verb動詞

擊敗;戰勝

EN

Our local team managed to defeat their rivals in the final match of the season.

中

我哋嘅地區球隊喺季尾決賽成功擊敗對手。

extend

Verb動詞

延長;擴大;延伸

EN

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project application by one week.

中

公司決定將項目申請嘅截止日期延長一星期。

record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

She set a new record for the fastest time in the local marathon.

中

佢喺呢場地區馬拉松賽事入面創下咗最快時間紀錄。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 17:08

Pressure on Arbeloa lifted after Alex Iwobi sinks Hull for Fulham’s first win

Alex Iwobi’s first-half goal gave Fulham a 1-0 win against Hull, despite Ryan Sessegnon’s late red card, to lift them off the bottom

中文導讀

Fulham 喺近期賽事中表現掙扎,今次憑藉 Alex Iwobi 喺上半場射入關鍵一球,以 1-0 擊敗 Hull,成功攞到今季首場勝仗。雖然 Ryan Sessegnon 喺比賽尾段領紅牌被逐,令球隊陷入少打一人嘅困局,但 Fulham 最終成功守住勝果,成功脫離聯賽榜榜尾位置,對領隊 Arbeloa 嚟講,呢場勝仗絕對係減輕壓力嘅及時雨。

Pressure on Arbeloa lifted after Alex Iwobi sinks Hull for Fulham’s first win
A

Vocabulary 生字

lift

Verb動詞

減輕(負擔、壓力);舉起

EN

The good news helped to lift the heavy burden of stress from his shoulders.

中

呢個好消息幫佢減輕咗肩上沉重嘅壓力。

bottom

Noun名詞

底部;(排名或位置的)最底層

EN

I found my lost keys at the bottom of my bag.

中

我喺個袋底搵返我唔見咗嘅鎖匙。

despite

Preposition介詞

儘管;雖然

EN

We decided to go for a walk despite the cold weather.

中

儘管天氣寒冷,我哋依然決定去散步。

The Guardian
politics·
17 Oct, 16:45

SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’

John Swinney tells party conference SNP will use ‘six-figure war chest’ to renew argument for leaving UK

中文導讀

SNP 黨魁 John Swinney 喺黨大會宣佈,將會動用六位數資金重啟蘇格蘭獨立運動。雖然目前 Westminster 對獨立公投態度強硬,但 SNP 堅持要將脫離英國嘅論述重新帶入公眾視野。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個議題反映咗英國政局嘅持續不穩定性,亦影響緊蘇格蘭未來嘅政策走向,值得大家密切留意。

SNP says campaign for next referendum on independence ‘has already begun’
A

Vocabulary 生字

referendum

Noun名詞

公投;全民投票

EN

The local council decided to hold a referendum to decide on the new community project.

中

地方議會決定舉行公投,以決定新社區項目嘅去留。

campaign

Noun名詞

運動;活動(通常指有組織嘅政治或社會行動)

EN

They launched a campaign to raise awareness about environmental protection in the city.

中

佢哋發起咗一場運動,以提高城市對環境保護嘅意識。

renew

Verb動詞

重新開始;更新;續期

EN

I need to go to the post office to renew my driving licence before it expires.

中

我需要喺駕駛執照過期前,去郵局辦理續期。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 16:44

Boos for Arsenal as Birmingham draw extends winless WSL run to deepen pressure on Slegers

Olivia Smith’s strike followed Oceane Hurte’s solo goal to make it five WSL matches without a win for Arsenal

中文導讀

Arsenal 喺 WSL 嘅表現持續低迷,近期對陣 Birmingham 僅能賽和,令球隊陷入連續五場聯賽不勝嘅困局。呢場和局令 Interim Head Coach Renee Slegers 承受巨大壓力,球迷喺完場後更發出噓聲表達不滿。對於 Arsenal 呢支傳統勁旅嚟講,呢段低潮期無疑係對教練團同球員嘅嚴峻考驗,亦令球隊爭標前景蒙上陰影。

Boos for Arsenal as Birmingham draw extends winless WSL run to deepen pressure on Slegers
A

Vocabulary 生字

Draw

Noun名詞

平局、和局

EN

The football match ended in a 1-1 draw after a very tense second half.

中

喺緊張嘅下半場之後,場足球賽以 1 比 1 和局收場。

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

I have been under a lot of pressure at work lately due to the upcoming project deadline.

中

因為就快到項目截止日期,我最近喺工作上承受咗好大壓力。

Deepen

Verb動詞

加深、加劇

EN

The lack of communication will only deepen the misunderstanding between the two parties.

中

缺乏溝通只會加深雙方之間嘅誤解。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 14:53

Neto double leads Chelsea to victory at Everton marred by Martínez head injury

Pedro Neto scored twice in Chelsea’s 2-0 win at Everton in a game which saw goalkeeper Emi Martínez carried off on a stretcher with a head injury

中文導讀

Chelsea 喺呢場賽事表現強勢,憑藉 Pedro Neto 梅開二度,以 2-0 擊敗 Everton。不過,比賽焦點同時落喺 Everton 門將 Emi Martínez 身上,佢因為頭部受傷需要由擔架抬離場,令球迷相當擔心。呢場勝利對 Chelsea 嚟講固然重要,但球員嘅健康狀況亦係賽後各界關注嘅焦點。

Neto double leads Chelsea to victory at Everton marred by Martínez head injury
A

Vocabulary 生字

stretcher

Noun名詞

擔架

EN

The paramedics used a stretcher to move the patient to the ambulance.

中

救護人員用擔架將病人移送到救護車。

victory

Noun名詞

勝利

EN

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

中

球隊喺完場哨聲響起後慶祝佢哋得來不易嘅勝利。

marred

Verb動詞

損壞、破壞(某事物嘅完美或樂趣)

EN

The beautiful holiday was marred by constant rain.

中

呢個美好嘅假期被持續嘅雨天破壞咗。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 14:39

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

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

中文導讀

英超聯賽進入白熱化階段,球迷最關心嘅莫過於邊位球員可以奪得 Golden Boot。呢份統計追蹤緊聯賽入面表現最突出嘅射手,睇下邊位球員喺入球榜上領先。對於移英港人嚟講,留意呢類體育數據除咗係融入當地社交圈子嘅好話題,亦係了解英國足球文化嘅最佳途徑,睇下邊位前鋒喺今季賽事入面狀態最火熱。

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

Vocabulary 生字

Leading

Adjective形容詞

領先的;最重要的

EN

She is a leading expert in the field of renewable energy.

中

她是再生能源領域的領先專家。

Chart

Noun名詞

圖表;排行榜

EN

You can track your monthly spending using this simple chart.

中

你可以用這張簡單的圖表來追蹤每個月的支出。

Sharp

Adjective形容詞

敏銳的;精準的

EN

The manager has a sharp eye for detail when reviewing reports.

中

經理在審閱報告時,對細節有著敏銳的觀察力。

The Guardian
news·
17 Oct, 14:00

‘We’re not playing games’: Parents launch playground protests to fight school field sell-off

School looking to sell piece of open land beloved by people in Devon town to fund refurbishments

中文導讀

Devon 一間學校計劃賣走校內一塊深受當地居民喜愛嘅空地,用嚟籌集翻新校舍嘅資金。呢個決定引起家長強烈不滿,並發起抗議行動。呢單新聞反映咗英國社區對於公共空間同綠化地帶嘅重視,亦顯示家長點樣透過集體行動,去挑戰學校管理層嘅土地發展決策,爭取保留社區嘅休憩空間。

‘We’re not playing games’: Parents launch playground protests to fight school field sell-off
A

Vocabulary 生字

Refurbishment

Noun名詞

翻新、整修

EN

The kitchen is closed for refurbishment until next month.

中

廚房因為翻新工程,下個月前都會暫停開放。

Beloved

Adjective形容詞

深受喜愛的、鍾愛的

EN

She still keeps her beloved childhood teddy bear.

中

佢依然保留住嗰隻佢細個好鍾意嘅毛公仔。

Launch

Verb動詞

發起、展開(活動或行動)

EN

The local community decided to launch a campaign to save the old library.

中

當地社區決定發起一場運動,以拯救嗰間舊圖書館。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 13:00

La Liga today: How to watch Real Betis v Barcelona, TV channels & live stream Saturday 17 October

How will Real Betis and Barcelona fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options

中文導讀

西甲聯賽 Real Betis 對陣 Barcelona 嘅賽事即將開打,對於鍾意睇歐洲足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場係唔錯嘅週末娛樂。想緊貼賽事進度,可以留意當地電視頻道轉播或者網上直播平台。呢類賽事資訊喺英國相當普及,大家可以透過官方授權嘅串流服務,輕鬆喺屋企或者酒吧收睇直播,感受現場氣氛。

La Liga today: How to watch Real Betis v Barcelona, TV channels & live stream Saturday 17 October
A

Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現如何;進展情況

EN

How did you fare in your job interview yesterday?

中

你尋日份工面試表現成點?

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影音內容)

EN

We usually stream movies online instead of going to the cinema.

中

我哋通常會網上串流睇戲,而唔係去戲院。

option

Noun名詞

選擇;選項

EN

There are several options for travelling to the city centre, including bus and train.

中

去市中心有幾個選擇,包括搭巴士同火車。

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 12:35

England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds

England’s prospects of reaching the knockout stages of the Rugby League World Cup are hanging by a thread already after a shock defeat to Tonga

中文導讀

England 喺 Rugby League World Cup 嘅出線形勢極度嚴峻。球隊近期爆冷輸畀 Tonga,令到晉級淘汰賽嘅機會變得非常渺茫。對於支持者嚟講,呢場敗仗無疑係一大打擊,球隊依家必須喺接下來嘅賽事展現出極強嘅韌性,先至有機會扭轉呢個被動局面,否則好大機會提早出局。

England stunned as Tonga tonking leaves Rugby League World Cup hopes in shreds
A

Vocabulary 生字

prospects

Noun名詞

前景、前途或成功的可能性

EN

The job prospects for graduates in this industry are looking very positive.

中

這個行業畢業生的就業前景看起來非常樂觀。

shock

Adjective形容詞

令人震驚的、意外的

EN

The company announced a shock resignation of its chief executive this morning.

中

公司今早宣佈了行政總裁令人震驚的辭職消息。

shreds

Noun名詞

碎片、破爛(常用於表達計劃或希望破滅)

EN

The heavy rain left our plans for a picnic in shreds.

中

大雨令我們的野餐計劃徹底泡湯了。

The Guardian
news·
17 Oct, 12:00

Plaque telling story of African-Caribbean prisoners in Britain stolen within days

Descendants say theft from Portchester Castle reflects spirit of racism that has haunted ‘generation after generation’

中文導讀

Portchester Castle 一塊紀念 African-Caribbean 囚犯嘅牌匾,喺安裝後短短幾日內被盜。呢件事引起當地後裔強烈不滿,認為反映咗英國社會依然存在種族歧視問題。呢類針對歷史遺產嘅破壞行為,唔單止係盜竊,更被視為對少數族裔歷史嘅抹殺,再次揭示咗英國社會喺處理種族議題上嘅深層矛盾,值得移英港人關注當地嘅社會氛圍。

Plaque telling story of African-Caribbean prisoners in Britain stolen within days
A

Vocabulary 生字

Descendant

Noun名詞

後代、子孫

EN

She is a direct descendant of a famous explorer.

中

她是那位著名探險家的直系後代。

Haunt

Verb動詞

(思想、記憶等)縈繞、困擾

EN

The memory of that mistake continued to haunt him for years.

中

那個錯誤的記憶多年來一直困擾著他。

Reflect

Verb動詞

反映、顯示

EN

The high sales figures reflect the popularity of the new product.

中

高銷售額反映了這項新產品的受歡迎程度。

The Guardian
news·
17 Oct, 12:00

‘We are in hiding’: Briton with severe health issues fears deportation from Sweden

Mark Smith, who is married to a Swedish woman, says he was told three times he needed to do nothing in order to remain after Brexit

中文導讀

Mark Smith 呢位英國公民,因 Brexit 後嘅居留權資訊混亂,面臨被 Sweden 驅逐出境嘅風險。佢同當地妻子結婚多年,卻因行政失誤陷入困境,甚至要隱藏行蹤以防被捕。呢單新聞反映咗 Brexit 後,移居歐洲嘅英國人喺處理居留身份時,依然面對唔少官僚主義同法律漏洞,提醒大家處理移民身份時必須保留所有書面證明。

‘We are in hiding’: Briton with severe health issues fears deportation from Sweden
A

Vocabulary 生字

deportation

Noun名詞

驅逐出境

EN

The government announced a new policy regarding the deportation of illegal immigrants.

中

政府宣佈咗一項關於驅逐非法移民嘅新政策。

severe

Adjective形容詞

嚴重的;劇烈的

EN

The patient is suffering from a severe allergic reaction and needs immediate medical attention.

中

嗰位病人正遭受嚴重過敏反應,需要即時醫療護理。

in hiding

Idiom慣用語

躲藏中;隱匿行蹤

EN

The fugitive has been in hiding for several months to avoid being caught by the police.

中

嗰位逃犯已經躲藏咗好幾個月,以避開警方追捕。

The Guardian
news·
17 Oct, 11:52

Two people killed in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond

Police Scotland says boy, 16, and 80-year-old man died in incident north-east of village of Drymen in Stirling

中文導讀

近日喺 Stirling 附近嘅 Drymen,發生咗一宗輕型飛機墜毀事故。Police Scotland 確認機上一名 16 歲少年同埋一名 80 歲長者不幸罹難。呢類小型飛行事故喺英國鄉郊地區偶有發生,當局目前正調查墜機原因。對於居住喺附近或者熱愛飛行活動嘅移英港人嚟講,呢類航空安全新聞值得留意,以了解當地民航部門嘅調查進度同安全指引。

Two people killed in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond
A

Vocabulary 生字

Incident

Noun名詞

事件、事故(通常指突發或不尋常嘅事)

EN

There was a minor traffic incident on the way to the supermarket this morning.

中

今朝去超級市場嘅路上發生咗一宗輕微交通意外。

Confirm

Verb動詞

確認、證實

EN

Please confirm your appointment time by replying to this email.

中

請回覆呢封電郵嚟確認你嘅預約時間。

Fatal

Adjective形容詞

致命的、導致死亡的

EN

The driver was lucky to survive such a fatal accident.

中

嗰位司機好彩喺咁致命嘅意外入面生還。

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 11:10

Doomsday for Wallabies and Les Kiss as clinical All Blacks expose fault lines

It was a Bledisloe Cup mauling at the arena where Australia will host a home World Cup at which they must perform or perish as a rugby power

中文導讀

Australia 喺 Bledisloe Cup 慘敗畀 New Zealand 嘅 All Blacks,表現令外界極度失望。由於 Australia 將會主辦下屆 Rugby World Cup,呢場賽事暴露咗球隊喺戰術同實力上嘅嚴重缺陷。主教練 Les Kiss 面臨巨大壓力,如果球隊未能喺短期內重整旗鼓,恐怕會失去喺國際欖球壇嘅競爭力,對當地體壇發展影響深遠。

Doomsday for Wallabies and Les Kiss as clinical All Blacks expose fault lines
A

Vocabulary 生字

clinical

Adjective形容詞

冷靜精準的;效率極高的

EN

The team delivered a clinical performance to secure the victory.

中

球隊表現冷靜精準,成功鎖定勝局。

expose

Verb動詞

揭露;使暴露

EN

The investigation helped to expose the flaws in the current system.

中

調查有助於揭露現行制度中的缺陷。

perish

Verb動詞

毀滅;死亡;消亡

EN

Without proper care, these delicate plants will soon perish.

中

如果沒有妥善照料,這些嬌嫩的植物很快就會枯萎死亡。

The Guardian
news·
17 Oct, 10:00

Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer

Owner and mechanics fear for their health and future of the Herne Hill shop with no date for fixing problem

中文導讀

位於 Herne Hill 嘅一間單車舖,近日飽受 Thames Water 污水渠發出嘅惡臭困擾。店主同維修技工擔心長期吸入臭氣會影響健康,甚至令生意難以經營。目前 Thames Water 仍未提供具體維修時間表,呢種公共設施管理不善嘅問題,直接威脅到當地小商戶嘅生計,亦反映出英國基礎設施維護嘅隱憂。

Stinky business: south London bike shop hit by ‘unbearable’ stench from Thames Water sewer
A

Vocabulary 生字

Unbearable

Adjective形容詞

難以忍受的;無法忍受的

EN

The heat in the apartment was unbearable during the summer.

中

夏天嗰陣,間公寓入面嘅熱度真係令人難以忍受。

Stench

Noun名詞

惡臭;臭味

EN

A strong stench of rotten eggs filled the kitchen after the pipe burst.

中

水管爆裂之後,廚房入面充滿咗一股強烈嘅臭雞蛋味。

Infrastructure

Noun名詞

基礎設施(如交通、水電系統等)

EN

The government plans to invest more money in improving the country's transport infrastructure.

中

政府計劃投放更多資金去改善國家嘅交通基礎設施。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 10:00

Premier League today: How to watch Brentford v Liverpool, TV channels & live stream Saturday 17 October

How will Brentford and Liverpool fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options

中文導讀

Brentford 同 Liverpool 嘅賽事即將開打,唔少球迷都想知道點樣透過電視或者網上直播收睇。呢場比賽備受關注,對於想喺英國融入當地足球文化嘅移英港人嚟講,掌握呢類賽事資訊係基本功,可以確保你唔會錯過呢場精彩嘅英超對決。

Premier League today: How to watch Brentford v Liverpool, TV channels & live stream Saturday 17 October
A

Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現如何;進展如何

EN

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

中

我好奇新員工喺第一週表現會點。

options

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。

kick-off

Noun名詞

開球;(活動或項目)開始

EN

The kick-off for the charity event is scheduled for ten in the morning.

中

慈善活動嘅開始時間定喺朝早十點。

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 09:00

The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold

Nicole Noren says ESPN sidelined investigations into sports betting companies as gambling partnerships reshaped the network’s priorities

中文導讀

ESPN 前製作人 Nicole Noren 近日公開指控,指公司為咗同博彩公司建立商業合作,刻意冷處理有關賭博行業嘅調查報道。呢單新聞揭示咗媒體喺商業利益同新聞操守之間嘅矛盾,亦反映咗體育媒體點樣受博彩業影響,令公眾知情權受到損害,值得大家關注傳媒生態嘅轉變。

The ESPN producer who quit over gambling – and the stories she says went untold
A

Vocabulary 生字

sidelined

Verb動詞

將某人或某事置於次要地位;冷落

EN

The manager sidelined the experienced employee after the new team was formed.

中

新團隊成立後,經理將嗰位經驗豐富嘅員工邊緣化。

priorities

Noun名詞

優先事項;重點

EN

You need to set your priorities straight if you want to finish the project on time.

中

如果你想準時完成項目,就必須釐清你嘅優先事項。

untold

Adjective形容詞

未被講述的;不為人知的

EN

There are many untold stories about the struggles of immigrants in a new country.

中

有好多關於移民喺新國家奮鬥嘅故事,係外界所唔知道嘅。

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 08:00

Wallabies humiliated as ruthless All Blacks claim 13th straight Bledisloe Test victory

Australia suffered a 43-21 defeat to New Zealand at Accor Stadium as concerns mount for Les Kiss’s side with a home World Cup on the horizon

中文導讀

Australia 喺 Accor Stadium 以 43-21 大敗畀 New Zealand,呢場 Bledisloe Cup 賽事令 Australia 嘅表現備受質疑。考慮到嚟緊要主辦 World Cup,Les Kiss 帶領嘅球隊目前狀態低迷,防守同進攻都出現嚴重漏洞,令當地球迷對球隊喺國際舞台嘅競爭力感到非常擔憂。

Wallabies humiliated as ruthless All Blacks claim 13th straight Bledisloe Test victory
A

Vocabulary 生字

humiliated

Adjective形容詞

感到羞辱的、丟臉的

EN

He felt humiliated after making a silly mistake during the presentation.

中

佢喺簡報期間犯咗個低級錯誤,覺得好丟臉。

ruthless

Adjective形容詞

無情的、冷酷的(亦可用於形容競爭時毫不留情)

EN

The company is known for its ruthless approach to cutting costs.

中

呢間公司以削減成本時毫不留情嘅作風而聞名。

on the horizon

Idiom慣用語

即將發生、快將來臨

EN

With a big promotion on the horizon, she is working extra hours.

中

由於即將獲得升職,佢最近都做緊額外嘅工時。

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 08:00

Houthi conflict casts shadow as Saudi Arabia scales back sporting pipe dreams

A match delayed by missile attack warnings is not what Cristiano Ronaldo and co signed up for but it’s the new reality; the Saudi sporting juggernaut is stalling

中文導讀

Saudi Arabia 透過重金投資體育產業,試圖提升國際形象,但近期因為 Houthi 武裝組織嘅導彈威脅,令 Cristiano Ronaldo 等球星參與嘅賽事被迫延誤。呢件事反映出 Saudi Arabia 嘅體育夢想正受到地緣政治局勢嘅衝擊,原本想透過體育洗底嘅計劃,依家因為安全隱患而面臨停滯,投資前景充滿變數。

Houthi conflict casts shadow as Saudi Arabia scales back sporting pipe dreams
A

Vocabulary 生字

juggernaut

Noun名詞

強大得難以阻擋的力量、組織或企業

EN

The company has become a retail juggernaut that dominates the entire market.

中

呢間公司已經成為主導整個市場嘅零售巨頭。

stall

Verb動詞

停滯、拖延、陷入僵局

EN

Economic growth has stalled due to the recent rise in interest rates.

中

由於近期利率上升,經濟增長已經陷入停滯。

cast a shadow

Idiom慣用語

蒙上陰影、影響氣氛或前景

EN

The sudden bad weather cast a shadow over our outdoor wedding plans.

中

突如其來嘅惡劣天氣,為我哋嘅戶外婚禮計劃蒙上咗陰影。

The Guardian
football·
17 Oct, 08:00

Savaged by Simon Jordan – and thanks to the algorithm I want to be savaged again

The former Palace chair seeming very angry indeed about others’ opinions is just par for the course as football’s age of rage ramps up another level

中文導讀

前 Crystal Palace 主席 Simon Jordan 近日喺媒體評論中展現強烈情緒,反映咗英國體育傳媒界日益激烈嘅「憤怒文化」。呢種現象唔單止係足球圈嘅常態,更揭示咗演算法點樣透過挑起爭議嚟增加流量。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類媒體生態有助於睇清英國公眾討論點樣被情緒化內容主導,亦係觀察英國社會輿論走向嘅一個切入點。

Savaged by Simon Jordan – and thanks to the algorithm I want to be savaged again
A

Vocabulary 生字

Savaged

Verb動詞

猛烈抨擊、嚴厲批評

EN

The critic savaged the new movie in his latest review.

中

嗰位評論家喺佢最新嘅影評入面猛烈抨擊呢套新戲。

Par for the course

Idiom慣用語

意料之中、司空見慣嘅事

EN

Long delays at the airport are par for the course during the holiday season.

中

假期期間機場出現長時間延誤係司空見慣嘅事。

Ramp up

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

增加、提升、加強

EN

The company decided to ramp up production to meet the increasing demand.

中

公司決定提升產量以應付不斷增加嘅需求。

The Guardian
money·
17 Oct, 07:00

UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension

Fixed-term annuities give income for a set period – such as five or 10 years – and an agreed lump sum at the end

中文導讀

唔少就快退休嘅人開始擔心,退休金同正式領取國家退休金之間有一段「空窗期」。英國近期興起一種叫 Fixed-term annuities 嘅理財產品,畀大家喺呢段期間有一筆固定收入,到期仲有一筆過嘅 lump sum。對於移英港人嚟講,規劃退休財務時,呢類工具可以幫你填補收入缺口,確保退休生活唔會因為資金斷層而大失預算,值得大家留意。

UK sees growing demand for help bridging gap between end of work and start of pension
A

Vocabulary 生字

Annuity

Noun名詞

年金;一種定期支付款項的投資或保險合約

EN

She decided to invest in an annuity to ensure a steady income during her retirement years.

中

她決定投資年金,以確保退休期間有穩定的收入。

Lump sum

Noun phrase名詞片語

一筆過款項;一次性支付的金額

EN

Instead of monthly payments, he chose to receive his bonus as a lump sum.

中

他選擇以一筆過的形式領取獎金,而不是分期支付。

Bridge

Verb動詞

連接;縮短(差距);填補(空缺)

EN

We need to find a way to bridge the gap between our current savings and the cost of the new house.

中

我們需要想辦法填補現有儲蓄與新屋價格之間的差距。

The Guardian
news·
17 Oct, 06:00

Russell Brand’s trial: what we’ve heard and seen so far

Accused of assaulting six women, the former comedian and presenter denies all charges

中文導讀

前喜劇演員兼節目主持人 Russell Brand 近日捲入多宗性侵指控,涉及六名女性。雖然 Russell Brand 強烈否認所有指控,但呢單案件喺英國社會引起極大關注,反映公眾對公眾人物操守嘅嚴格審視。目前案件進入審訊階段,法庭正審視相關證據,呢單案嘅發展將會係英國近期傳媒焦點,值得大家留意事態進展。

Russell Brand’s trial: what we’ve heard and seen so far
A

Vocabulary 生字

Accuse

Verb動詞

指控、控告

EN

The manager accused the employee of stealing company property.

中

經理指控該員工偷竊公司財物。

Deny

Verb動詞

否認、拒絕承認

EN

He continues to deny the allegations made against him by his colleagues.

中

他持續否認同事對他提出的指控。

Assault

Noun名詞

襲擊、侵犯

EN

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

中

保安在爭執後被控以身體襲擊罪。

The Guardian
politics·
17 Oct, 06:00

Brexit’s back – but are British voters ready to contemplate a reversal?

As Andy Burnham talks up closer alignment with the EU and a poll suggests half in UK would rejoin, the B-word is back on the agenda

中文導讀

Brexit 議題近日重回公眾視野。隨住 Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 提出英國應與 EU 建立更緊密關係,加上民調顯示有一半受訪者支持重新加入 EU,英國政壇對於脫歐後嘅路向再次出現討論。對於移英港人嚟講,呢個趨勢反映英國社會對未來經濟同外交政策嘅反思,值得密切留意 Westminster 之後會點樣處理呢個敏感議題。

Brexit’s back – but are British voters ready to contemplate a reversal?
A

Vocabulary 生字

contemplate

Verb動詞

深思熟慮、盤算、考慮

EN

I am contemplating moving to a smaller house to save on living costs.

中

我正考慮搬去細啲嘅屋,以節省生活開支。

alignment

Noun名詞

結盟、對齊、一致

EN

The company is working on the alignment of its policies with new environmental standards.

中

間公司正致力於令佢哋嘅政策同新環保標準保持一致。

agenda

Noun名詞

議程、待辦事項

EN

We have a lot of important issues to discuss, so let's stick to the agenda.

中

我哋有好多重要議題要討論,所以請跟住議程嚟講。

The Guardian
politics·
17 Oct, 06:00

Home Office denies British baby living in Thailand chance to meet great-grandfather in UK

British father would like to take his family to Lancashire to see ill relative but officials refused visa for his partner, a refugee from Myanmar

中文導讀

Home Office 近日拒絕咗一位居於 Thailand 嘅 British 嬰兒同佢母親嘅簽證申請。呢位父親原意係想帶家人返 Lancashire 探望病重嘅曾祖父,但因為母親係 Myanmar 難民,申請被拒。呢單新聞反映英國簽證政策對跨國家庭嘅嚴苛,特別係涉及難民背景嘅申請人,往往難以獲得團聚機會,對移英港人嚟講,亦係了解英國移民政策門檻嘅一個參考。

Home Office denies British baby living in Thailand chance to meet great-grandfather in UK
A

Vocabulary 生字

Refugee

Noun名詞

難民;逃難者

EN

The charity provides food and shelter for every refugee arriving in the city.

中

呢間慈善機構為每一位抵達城市嘅難民提供食物同棲身之所。

Relative

Noun名詞

親戚;親屬

EN

I am planning to visit my relatives during the upcoming public holiday.

中

我打算喺嚟緊嘅公眾假期去探望我嘅親戚。

Deny

Verb動詞

拒絕;否認

EN

The bank decided to deny his application for a personal loan.

中

銀行決定拒絕佢嘅個人貸款申請。

The Guardian
sport·
17 Oct, 02:36

Red Roses’ unbeaten streak ends in a thriller with last-gasp try from Canada

England suffer first defeat since the 2022 Women’s Rugby World Cup final with Seumanutafa’s try snatching a 24-21 victory for Canada in Toronto

中文導讀

England 女子欖球隊 Red Roses 近期喺 Toronto 輸咗畀 Canada,終止咗自 2022 年 Women’s Rugby World Cup 決賽後嘅長勝紀錄。呢場比賽戰況激烈,最終 Canada 憑藉 Seumanutafa 喺比賽尾聲嘅達陣,以 24-21 反勝。對於一直稱霸欖球界嘅 Red Roses 嚟講,呢場敗仗係一個重大警號,亦反映出國際女子欖球水平競爭愈嚟愈大,絕對值得欖球迷關注。

Red Roses’ unbeaten streak ends in a thriller with last-gasp try from Canada
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Vocabulary 生字

unbeaten

Adjective形容詞

未嘗一敗的;不敗的

EN

The team has remained unbeaten throughout the entire season.

中

嗰支隊伍喺成個賽季入面都保持不敗。

thriller

Noun名詞

緊張刺激的事件或比賽

EN

The movie was a real thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats.

中

套戲真係好緊張刺激,令我哋全程都坐立難安。

snatch

Verb動詞

搶奪;奪取(通常指在最後關頭險勝)

EN

They managed to snatch a victory in the final seconds of the game.

中

佢哋喺比賽最後幾秒成功奪取勝利。