Mon, Oct 19· 10月19日

40 stories · 120 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
19 Oct, 23:14

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中文導讀

Roberto De Zerbi 近日透露,Tottenham 表現改善全靠球員之間嘅坦誠溝通同埋團體活動。佢認為呢種凝聚力係球隊進步嘅關鍵,證明咗喺職業足球入面,球員之間嘅默契同埋心理質素,同戰術部署一樣咁重要。對於移英港人嚟講,呢種強調團隊合作同溝通嘅文化,喺英國職場或者社區生活入面都非常值得參考。

‘Like a family’: De Zerbi credits players’ talk and bonding trip for improving Tottenham
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Vocabulary 生字

Togetherness

Noun名詞

團結、親密感,指一群人之間嘅凝聚力同歸屬感。

EN

The community center organized a potluck dinner to foster a sense of togetherness among neighbors.

中

社區中心舉辦咗一次聚餐,以促進鄰里之間嘅凝聚力。

Bonding

Noun名詞

建立關係、聯絡感情,常用於形容團隊或人際關係嘅建立過程。

EN

We went on a weekend hiking trip, which was a great opportunity for team bonding.

中

我哋去咗週末遠足,係一個絕佳嘅團隊建立感情機會。

Credit

Verb動詞

歸功於,認為某事係由某個因素所致。

EN

She credits her success in learning a new language to consistent daily practice.

中

佢將自己學識一門新語言嘅成功,歸功於持續嘅每日練習。

The Guardian
money·
19 Oct, 22:30

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 計劃引入新規定,打擊私人停車場嘅「掠水」罰款。新措施要求營運商畀司機五分鐘考慮期,決定係咪泊車,並喺泊車時限結束後提供十分鐘寬限期先好罰錢。呢項政策旨在保障駕駛者權益,避免因為短暫延誤或誤解收費條款而被無理罰款,對於經常揸車嘅移英港人嚟講,絕對係一個值得關注嘅生活保障。

Andy Burnham outlines new rules to outlaw ‘rip-off’ private parking fines
A

Vocabulary 生字

Outlaw

Verb動詞

宣佈……為非法;禁止

EN

The local council decided to outlaw smoking in all public parks to improve air quality.

中

地方議會決定禁止在所有公眾公園吸煙,以改善空氣質素。

Rip-off

Noun名詞

敲詐;價格過高且不合理的商品或服務

EN

I paid fifty pounds for this meal, but the food was cold and tasteless; it was a total rip-off.

中

我畀咗五十英鎊食呢餐,但啲嘢食又凍又冇味,簡直係搵笨。

Grace period

Noun名詞

寬限期

EN

Most insurance companies offer a short grace period if you miss your payment deadline by a day or two.

中

如果你遲咗一兩日交保費,大多數保險公司都會提供一段短暫嘅寬限期。

The Guardian
football·
19 Oct, 22:05

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中文導讀

Spurs 喺近期賽事表現備受關注,今次面對頑強嘅 Coventry,憑藉 James Maddison 嘅精彩入球,加上 Omar Marmoush 同 Ben Davies 嘅建功,最終以 3-1 擊敗對手。呢場勝仗對 Spurs 嚟講非常關鍵,唔單止攞到今季首勝,仲成功擺脫聯賽榜尾位置,為球隊注入唔少信心,對之後嘅賽程有正面影響。

Davies ensures Spurs off the bottom after first win of season against Coventry
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Vocabulary 生字

stubborn

Adjective形容詞

頑固的、難以對付的

EN

The stain on the carpet was stubborn and refused to come out even after I scrubbed it.

中

地毯上嘅污漬好頑固,點擦都擦唔甩。

wrap up

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

圓滿結束、完成

EN

We should try to wrap up the meeting by five o'clock so everyone can get home on time.

中

我哋應該試下喺五點前結束會議,咁樣大家就可以準時返屋企。

ensure

Verb動詞

確保、保證

EN

Please check the doors before you leave to ensure the house is secure.

中

你離開之前請檢查清楚門窗,確保屋企安全。

The Guardian
sport·
19 Oct, 21:15

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中文導讀

NFL 賽事 Commanders 對戰 49ers 備受關注,唔少球迷都想知道點樣收睇直播。呢篇新聞整理咗賽事開波時間、電視轉播頻道以及網上串流平台嘅選擇,方便大家喺屋企或者透過流動裝置緊貼戰況,唔會錯過任何精彩入球同埋戰術部署。

NFL today: How to watch Commanders v 49ers, TV channels & live stream Monday 19 October
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Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現如何;進展情況

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係點。

stream

Verb動詞

串流播放(影音內容)

EN

You can stream your favorite movies directly to your smart TV.

中

你可以將你鍾意嘅電影直接串流播放到你嘅智能電視上面。

option

Noun名詞

選擇;選項

EN

We have several options for travel, including taking the train or driving.

中

我哋有幾個出行選擇,包括搭火車或者揸車。

The Guardian
football·
19 Oct, 19:52

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中文導讀

Uefa 最近向 Fifa 發出最後通牒,要求喺兩星期內公開有關世界盃轉播權銷售嘅關鍵文件。呢場角力唔單止涉及 Fifa 內部嘅帳目透明度,仲牽涉到近期多項爭議,包括球員轉籍風波、和平獎項爭議,以及 Fifa 同 Donald Trump 之間嘅關係。對於關注國際體壇管治嘅讀者嚟講,呢次對峙反映出歐洲足協正試圖加強對 Fifa 決策嘅監察力度。

Uefa demands Fifa releases documents relating to World Cup sell-off scheme
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Vocabulary 生字

deadline

Noun名詞

截止日期;最後期限

EN

I need to finish this report before the deadline tomorrow.

中

我需要喺聽日截止日期前完成呢份報告。

controversy

Noun名詞

爭議;公開辯論

EN

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

中

呢項新政策喺當地居民之間引起咗好多爭議。

release

Verb動詞

發布;公開;釋放

EN

The company will release the new product details later this month.

中

間公司將會喺今個月稍後時間發布新產品詳情。

The Guardian
politics·
19 Oct, 19:37

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中文導讀

Thames Water 近期陷入財政危機,Greater Manchester 市長 Andy Burnham 敦促政府採取更激進手段處理。呢件事被視為 Keir Starmer 政府嘅「試金石」,測試佢哋係咪真係有決心將水務等民生必需品收歸公營。若然政府處理得唔好,可能會影響公眾對佢哋改善公共服務嘅信心,係移英港人值得關注嘅政策走向。

Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water
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Vocabulary 生字

Litmus test

Noun名詞

試金石;用以判斷某事成敗或某人立場嘅關鍵測試

EN

This new policy will be a litmus test for the company's commitment to sustainability.

中

呢項新政策將會係公司對可持續發展承諾嘅試金石。

Radical

Adjective形容詞

激進的;徹底的;根本性的

EN

The management decided to make radical changes to the way the office operates.

中

管理層決定對辦公室嘅運作方式進行徹底改革。

Utility

Noun名詞

公用事業(如水、電、煤氣等服務)

EN

You should contact the utility company to set up your account when you move into a new house.

中

搬入新屋時,你應該聯絡公用事業公司去開設帳戶。

The Guardian
sport·
19 Oct, 18:49

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中文導讀

澳洲板球手 Scott Boland 喺對戰 South Africa 嘅賽事中表現亮眼,成功攞到四個 wickets,令對手陷入苦戰,目前僅得 97-5。不過,呢場賽事再次受到惡劣天氣影響,雨勢成為比賽嘅主導因素,令賽程進度嚴重受阻,球迷只能無奈等待天氣好轉。

Scott Boland shines against South Africa but rain dominates again
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Vocabulary 生字

Veteran

Adjective形容詞

經驗豐富的、資深的

EN

The veteran teacher shared her wisdom with the new staff members.

中

這位資深老師與新進員工分享了她的智慧。

Struggle

Verb動詞

掙扎、艱難地應付

EN

Many people struggle to balance their work and personal life.

中

許多人都在努力平衡工作與私人生活。

Dominate

Verb動詞

主導、支配

EN

The company continues to dominate the market with its innovative products.

中

該公司憑藉其創新產品持續主導市場。

The Guardian
politics·
19 Oct, 18:42

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中文導讀

ITV 近日揭露 Reform UK 黨內涉及種族歧視同厭女言論,引起輿論譁然。面對醜聞,黨內議員選擇避而不談,僅由 Matt Goodwin 出面辯解,聲稱呢啲只係個別害群之馬。呢件事反映出 Reform UK 喺管治同黨員審查上嘅潛在問題,對於關注英國政壇發展嘅移英港人嚟講,值得留意呢類極右勢力點樣回應公眾質疑,以及佢哋對英國社會價值觀嘅影響。

ITV’s exposé of racism and misogyny in Reform? Just a few (more) bad apples
A

Vocabulary 生字

Exposé

Noun名詞

揭露醜聞或真相的報導

EN

The newspaper published an exposé on the poor working conditions in the local factory.

中

報紙刊登了一篇關於當地工廠惡劣工作環境的揭露報導。

Misogyny

Noun名詞

厭女症;仇視女性的態度

EN

The company has implemented new policies to combat misogyny and ensure equal treatment in the workplace.

中

公司實施了新政策以打擊厭女情緒,並確保職場上的平等對待。

Defend

Verb動詞

辯護;防衛

EN

It is important to be able to defend your ideas clearly during a job interview.

中

在求職面試中,能夠清晰地為自己的觀點辯護是很重要的。

The Guardian
news·
19 Oct, 18:39

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中文導讀

North Sea 嘅離岸鑽油台工人計劃罷工,工會警告行動可能會嚴重影響英國燃料供應。呢場勞資糾紛反映能源行業嘅緊張關係,如果談判失敗,燃料運輸同生產鏈將面臨中斷風險,移英港人近期要留意油價波動同埋燃料供應情況,預早做好準備。

North Sea strikes could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies, union warns
A

Vocabulary 生字

disrupt

Verb動詞

中斷、擾亂

EN

Heavy snow can easily disrupt public transport services.

中

大雪好容易會令公共交通服務中斷。

tension

Noun名詞

緊張局勢、矛盾

EN

There is a lot of tension between the two departments regarding the new budget.

中

兩個部門對於新預算案存在好多矛盾。

walkout

Noun名詞

罷工、離場抗議

EN

The staff staged a walkout to protest against the unfair working conditions.

中

員工發起罷工,以抗議不公平嘅工作條件。

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politics·
19 Oct, 18:35

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中文導讀

英國政府官員 Miatta Fahnbulleh 近日公開批評 Home Secretary 提出嘅移民政策,認為延長申請永久居留權嘅年期,反而會拖慢移民融入英國社會嘅進度。呢個爭議反映執政黨內部對於移民政策嘅方向仍有分歧,對於移英港人嚟講,未來居留權門檻會唔會變得更加嚴苛,值得持續關注。

Minister says Mahmood’s migration policy will ‘prolong integration’
A

Vocabulary 生字

prolong

Verb動詞

延長;拖延

EN

We should avoid activities that prolong the healing process of an injury.

中

我哋應該避免進行會延長傷口癒合過程嘅活動。

integration

Noun名詞

融入;整合

EN

Learning the local language is a crucial step for successful social integration.

中

學習當地語言係成功融入社會嘅關鍵一步。

settlement

Noun名詞

定居;協議

EN

They are currently applying for permanent settlement in the country.

中

佢哋目前正喺度申請該國嘅永久居留權。

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football·
19 Oct, 18:29

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中文導讀

Lamine Yamal 近期喺西甲賽事表現大勇,繼喺 Galatasaray 嘅賽事展現過人技術後,今次喺對陣 Real Betis 嘅比賽再次射入精彩入球,協助 Barça 順利過關。呢位年輕球員嘅成長速度驚人,已經成為球隊不可或缺嘅核心,佢嘅穩定發揮亦令 Barça 喺聯賽榜保持領先優勢,證明佢絕對係當今球壇最值得期待嘅新星之一。

Will that do? Lamine Yamal conjures another magical spell as Barça pass first test
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Vocabulary 生字

conjure

Verb動詞

變魔術般變出;憑空創造出(驚喜或奇蹟)

EN

The chef managed to conjure up a delicious meal with only a few basic ingredients.

中

嗰位廚師成功用幾樣基本食材,就變出一餐美味嘅佳餚。

cracker

Noun名詞

(口語)極佳嘅事物;精彩嘅入球或表演

EN

That movie was a real cracker; I haven't enjoyed a film that much in years.

中

嗰套戲真係好精彩,我好多年都冇睇得咁開心過。

test

Noun名詞

考驗;測試;嚴峻嘅挑戰

EN

Moving to a new country is a true test of your adaptability and resilience.

中

搬去一個新國家,係對你適應能力同韌性嘅真正考驗。

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sport·
19 Oct, 18:22

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中文導讀

Larry Nassar 性侵醜聞曝光十年,受害者同倡議人士近日喺 World Gymnastics Championships 再次集結。佢哋批評體育界依然將獎牌同商業利益置於運動員安全之上,呼籲體育組織必須進行徹底改革。呢件事反映出即使過咗咁耐,體育界對運動員嘅保護機制依然存在嚴重漏洞,唔單止係個別事件,更係體制性嘅失敗,值得大家關注體育界點樣落實安全保障。

‘Money and medals over safety’: Nassar judge warns gymnasts are still being failed
A

Vocabulary 生字

Advocate

Noun名詞

倡議者、擁護者

EN

She is a strong advocate for animal rights in her local community.

中

佢係佢社區入面動物權益嘅堅定倡議者。

Reform

Noun名詞

改革

EN

The company needs a major reform to improve its working conditions.

中

間公司需要進行重大改革以改善工作環境。

Priority

Noun名詞

優先事項、首要任務

EN

My top priority this week is to finish the project before the deadline.

中

我呢個星期嘅首要任務係喺限期前完成個項目。

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politics·
19 Oct, 18:17

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中文導讀

英國政壇近日討論緊點樣規管政治廣告嘅虛假資訊,Alex Tait 提出修訂 Representation of the People Bill,希望加強選舉誠信。同時,Dr Joseph Mullen 亦重提過往俄羅斯干預 Brexit 公投嘅爭議。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類討論反映英國正積極檢視選舉制度漏洞,以防範外國勢力干預同埋假消息影響民主進程,值得大家關注呢項修訂對未來選舉嘅影響。

We need to stop disinformation in UK political adverts. Here’s a chance to do so
A

Vocabulary 生字

Disinformation

Noun名詞

蓄意散佈嘅虛假資訊,用嚟誤導公眾。

EN

It is important to verify sources before sharing news to avoid spreading disinformation.

中

喺分享新聞前查證來源好重要,以避免散佈虛假資訊。

Amendment

Noun名詞

對法律、文件或規章嘅修訂或修正案。

EN

The committee proposed an amendment to the contract to clarify the payment terms.

中

委員會針對合約提出咗一項修訂,以釐清付款條款。

Interference

Noun名詞

干預或介入他人事務。

EN

The manager does not tolerate any interference in the daily operations of the team.

中

經理唔容許任何人干預團隊嘅日常運作。

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sport·
19 Oct, 17:41

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中文導讀

Cheltenham Racecourse 近期完成大規模排水系統工程,解決咗場地長期存在嘅積水問題。作為英國 National Hunt 賽馬嘅核心地標,呢次修復工程對確保賽季順利進行至關重要。場地管理方投入大量資源改善設施,旨在提升賽事質素同安全性,令馬迷同參賽者可以喺更理想嘅環境下享受賽馬運動,避免賽事因為場地狀況唔理想而被迫取消。

Cheltenham jumps into action after fixing its troublesome hole
A

Vocabulary 生字

extensive

Adjective形容詞

大規模的、廣泛的

EN

The house required extensive repairs after the storm.

中

間屋喺風暴過後需要進行大規模維修。

drainage

Noun名詞

排水系統

EN

The garden has poor drainage, so it gets very muddy when it rains.

中

個花園排水唔好,所以落雨嗰陣會變得好泥濘。

troublesome

Adjective形容詞

令人煩惱的、棘手的

EN

I have been having some troublesome issues with my internet connection lately.

中

我最近遇到一啲令人煩惱嘅網絡連線問題。

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football·
19 Oct, 17:25

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中文導讀

Juventus 主帥 Massimiliano Allegri 近期帶隊表現持續低迷,喺對陣 Venezia 嘅賽事中再次失利。呢場敗仗令外界對佢嘅戰術部署同球隊陣容產生極大質疑。另一方面,Davide Nicola 上任後隨即帶領 Venezia 取得關鍵勝利,展現出新氣象。對於關注意大利足球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映出球隊內部嘅危機,亦令 Massimiliano Allegri 嘅帥位變得岌岌可危,未來動向值得留意。

Houdini act in Venice leaves Massimiliano Allegri searching for an escape at Napoli
A

Vocabulary 生字

Tenure

Noun名詞

任期;在職期間

EN

The manager's tenure was marked by several successful projects.

中

這位經理的任期內完成了幾個成功的項目。

Setback

Noun名詞

挫折;阻礙

EN

The project suffered a major setback due to unexpected budget cuts.

中

由於預算意外削減,該項目遭受了重大挫折。

Remarkable

Adjective形容詞

非凡的;顯著的;引人注目的

EN

She has made a remarkable recovery after the long illness.

中

她在長期生病後恢復得非常顯著。

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news·
19 Oct, 17:21

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中文導讀

二戰時期一艘載有約 1,400 噸彈藥嘅美國軍艦,喺 1944 年沉沒於 Thames 河底。由於船上炸藥依然存在爆炸風險,相關部門近日決定拆除船身桅杆,以減輕船體結構壓力,防止意外發生。呢項工程對於 Thames 河沿岸居民嘅安全至關重要,當局正密切監控現場情況,確保拆除過程唔會引發任何危險。

Masts removed from bomb-laden WWII ship in Thames in bid to avoid explosion
A

Vocabulary 生字

Munitions

Noun名詞

軍火、彈藥

EN

The factory was converted to produce munitions during the war.

中

嗰間工廠喺戰爭期間被改建為生產軍火。

Structure

Noun名詞

結構、建築物

EN

The old bridge has a very complex steel structure.

中

嗰座舊橋擁有非常複雜嘅鋼鐵結構。

Mitigate

Verb動詞

減輕、緩和

EN

We need to take steps to mitigate the risks of flooding in this area.

中

我哋需要採取措施去減輕呢個地區嘅水浸風險。

The Guardian
politics·
19 Oct, 17:16

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中文導讀

Reform UK 領袖 Nigel Farage 早前聲稱收到嘅 500 萬英鎊捐款係用作保安用途,但近日有秘密錄音流出,顯示其親信 Dan Jukes 承認呢筆錢其實係獎勵 Nigel Farage 推動 Brexit 嘅功勞,並非官方對外宣稱嘅保安費。呢件事令 Nigel Farage 嘅誠信再次受到質疑,亦反映出政黨內部對於資金來源嘅說法存在嚴重矛盾,值得移英港人留意英國政壇嘅透明度問題。

Farage claim that £5m was reward for Brexit was ‘not press office line’, close aide says
A

Vocabulary 生字

Undercover

Adjective形容詞

秘密的、臥底的

EN

The journalist conducted an undercover investigation into the working conditions at the factory.

中

該名記者對工廠嘅工作環境進行咗一項秘密調查。

Contradiction

Noun名詞

矛盾、不一致

EN

There is a clear contradiction between what he says and what he actually does.

中

佢所講嘅同佢實際做嘅之間存在明顯嘅矛盾。

Transparency

Noun名詞

透明度

EN

The new management team has promised greater transparency in how the company's budget is spent.

中

新管理團隊承諾會喺公司預算開支方面提高透明度。

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politics·
19 Oct, 16:51

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中文導讀

Hywel Lloyd 係英國公共政策界嘅重要人物,生前致力於推動可持續發展政策,並曾主導 Labour 喺鄉郊同沿海地區嘅選舉策略。佢嘅離世對英國政壇係一大損失,呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢點樣透過政策研究,影響英國政黨點樣喺非傳統票倉爭取選民支持,對於想了解英國政治運作同政策倡議嘅移英港人嚟講,係一份值得參考嘅人物誌。

Hywel Lloyd obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Sustainability

Noun名詞

可持續性;環保概念

EN

Many companies are now focusing on environmental sustainability to reduce their carbon footprint.

中

好多公司依家都專注於環境可持續性,以減少佢哋嘅碳足跡。

Campaign

Noun名詞

運動;活動(通常指政治或社會運動)

EN

The local community started a campaign to save the old library from being demolished.

中

社區發起咗一場運動,以拯救嗰間舊圖書館免被拆卸。

Consultant

Noun名詞

顧問

EN

She works as a financial consultant, helping families plan their long-term savings.

中

佢係一位財務顧問,幫家庭規劃長期儲蓄。

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football·
19 Oct, 16:00

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中文導讀

Crystal Palace 喺 Brighton 慘敗後,領隊 Pierre Sage 嘅帥位岌岌可危。雖然球會暫時畀多啲時間佢調整,但外界普遍認為佢表現未如理想,隨時面臨被炒風險。目前 Kieran McKenna 同 Thomas Frank 已經被視為潛在接任人選,球會管理層正密切監察 Pierre Sage 之後嘅帶隊表現,呢場危機反映球隊急需改善戰績以穩定軍心。

Crystal Palace to give Sage more time but manager under serious scrutiny
A

Vocabulary 生字

scrutiny

Noun名詞

詳細審查、密切監察

EN

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

中

公司嘅財務紀錄正受到審計師嘅密切審查。

thrashing

Noun名詞

慘敗、大敗

EN

They suffered a humiliating thrashing in the final match of the season.

中

佢哋喺季尾最後一場比賽中慘敗,令球隊蒙羞。

candidate

Noun名詞

候選人、人選

EN

There are three strong candidates applying for the managerial position.

中

有三位實力強勁嘅候選人正在申請呢個管理職位。

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football·
19 Oct, 15:56

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中文導讀

Diego Gómez 喺球場上嘅精彩表現,再次證明咗足球嘅魅力唔單止係靠數據分析,最原始嘅入球快感依然係球迷最受落嘅嘢。雖然 Brighton 嘅數據團隊好專業,但喺球場上,球員嘅個人能力同埋嗰種令球迷熱血沸騰嘅入球,始終係足球運動嘅靈魂。呢件事提醒咗大家,無論科技點樣進步,足球最純粹嘅激情依然係無可取代。

Diego Gómez’s undisputed headline act proves fans still just love a very big kick
A

Vocabulary 生字

undisputed

Adjective形容詞

無可爭議的;毫無疑問的

EN

She is the undisputed champion of the local chess tournament.

中

她是當地國際象棋比賽中無可爭議的冠軍。

headline

Noun名詞

頭條新聞;焦點話題

EN

The new policy change has been making headlines all week.

中

這項新政策的變動整週都成為了新聞頭條。

pure

Adjective形容詞

純粹的;純淨的

EN

The children showed pure joy when they saw the snow for the first time.

中

孩子們第一次看到雪時,流露出了純粹的喜悅。

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football·
19 Oct, 15:51

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中文導讀

Brighton 近期表現極具統治力,喺英超聯賽勢如破竹,展現出頂尖球隊嘅實力。呢支南岸球隊唔單止戰術執行力強,球員質素亦不斷提升,目前已經成為爭奪 Champions League 席位嘅熱門競爭者。對於關注英國足球嘅移英港人嚟講,Brighton 嘅崛起證明咗只要管理得宜,中型球會絕對有能力挑戰傳統豪門地位,值得大家留意佢哋後續嘅聯賽走勢。

Brighton are the apex B club – their next target should be a Champions League place
A

Vocabulary 生字

Apex

Noun名詞

頂點、巔峰

EN

The mountain climber finally reached the apex of the peak after hours of hiking.

中

嗰位登山者經過幾小時嘅攀登,終於到達咗山峰嘅頂點。

Demolition

Noun名詞

徹底摧毀、大勝(形容比賽中壓倒性嘅勝利)

EN

The team's 5-0 victory was a complete demolition of their opponents.

中

球隊以五比零大勝,簡直係對對手嘅徹底摧毀。

Impressive

Adjective形容詞

令人印象深刻的、了不起的

EN

She gave an impressive presentation that convinced all the investors.

中

佢做咗一個令人印象深刻嘅簡報,成功說服咗所有投資者。

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education·
19 Oct, 15:17

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中文導讀

St Andrews 學生近期舉行咗一年一度嘅傳統活動,不過形式已經由以前派發葡萄乾,演變成依家流行嘅化妝舞會同埋剃鬚膏大戰。呢種將古老傳統結合現代流行文化嘅做法,反映咗當地大學校園文化嘅演變,亦係了解蘇格蘭學生生活圈嘅一個有趣切入點。

Foamy war? St Andrews students play out modern take on ancient ritual
A

Vocabulary 生字

ritual

Noun名詞

儀式、慣例

EN

Making a cup of coffee every morning has become a daily ritual for me.

中

每日朝早沖杯咖啡已經成為我嘅日常習慣。

in vogue

Adjective phrase形容詞片語

流行的、時興的

EN

Minimalist home decor is very much in vogue these days.

中

極簡主義嘅家居裝飾依家非常流行。

involve

Verb動詞

涉及、包含

EN

The new project will involve working closely with the marketing team.

中

呢個新項目會涉及同市場推廣團隊緊密合作。

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football·
19 Oct, 15:00

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中文導讀

Arsenal 中堅 Konsa 近期表現穩定,迅速融入球隊體系。佢喺受訪時展現強大自信,揚言要帶領球隊喺各項賽事爭取冠軍。面對即將到來對陣 Harry Kane 所屬球隊嘅歐聯大戰,Konsa 嘅防守表現將會係球隊能否晉級嘅關鍵,呢場賽事亦被視為 Arsenal 喺歐洲賽場證明實力嘅重要考驗。

Konsa bullish about Arsenal’s Champions League hopes as Bayern clash looms
A

Vocabulary 生字

bullish

Adjective形容詞

對前景感到樂觀、充滿信心

EN

The manager is bullish about the company's growth prospects for the next quarter.

中

經理對公司下一季嘅增長前景感到非常樂觀。

settle in

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

適應新環境或新生活

EN

It took me a few months to fully settle in after moving to a new city.

中

搬到新城市之後,我花咗幾個月時間先完全適應到。

loom

Verb動詞

(危險或不愉快的事)逼近、即將發生

EN

With the final exams looming, students are spending more time in the library.

中

隨住期末考試逼近,學生們花更多時間喺圖書館溫書。

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football·
19 Oct, 14:03

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中文導讀

Antoine Semenyo 喺對陣 Ipswich 嘅賽事中膝部受傷,預計要缺陣八星期。呢個消息對 Manchester City 嚟講絕對係一大打擊,因為球隊目前喺 Erling Haaland 嘅替補人選上顯得捉襟見肘。領隊 Enzo Maresca 已經表明,喺對陣 AEK Athens 嘅賽事中,球隊陣容將會有大幅度調整,以應對人手短缺嘅危機。

Semenyo’s eight-week injury absence leaves Manchester City short on cover for Haaland
A

Vocabulary 生字

absence

Noun名詞

缺席、不在場、缺乏

EN

The manager decided to promote a junior staff member during her absence.

中

經理決定喺佢缺席期間,提拔一名初級員工。

short

Adjective形容詞

短缺、不足

EN

We are a bit short on milk, so please buy some on your way home.

中

我哋屋企牛奶有啲唔夠,返屋企途中麻煩買啲。

cover

Noun名詞

替補、掩護、保障

EN

I need to find someone to provide cover for my shift this Friday.

中

我需要搵人幫手頂替我呢個星期五嘅更次。

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news·
19 Oct, 13:33

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中文導讀

極右翼活躍分子 Tommy Robinson 近日被控兩項騷擾罪,法庭指控佢以欺凌同恐嚇手段威脅 MailOnline 記者。呢單案件反映英國司法系統對針對新聞工作者嘅威嚇行為採取零容忍態度,亦引起大眾對言論自由邊界同記者人身安全嘅關注,值得移英港人留意當地法律對騷擾行為嘅定義同判決。

Tommy Robinson used ‘bullyboy, intimidatory tactics’ to threaten journalists, court told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Intimidatory

Adjective形容詞

恐嚇的、威脅的

EN

The manager used an intimidatory tone to force employees to work overtime.

中

經理用恐嚇嘅語氣強迫員工加班。

Harassment

Noun名詞

騷擾

EN

The company has a strict policy against sexual harassment in the workplace.

中

公司有一套嚴格嘅政策去防止職場性騷擾。

Tactics

Noun名詞

策略、手法

EN

They used clever marketing tactics to increase their online sales.

中

佢哋用咗聰明嘅營銷手法去提升網上銷售額。

The Guardian
news·
19 Oct, 13:03

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中文導讀

英國喜劇演員 Russell Brand 近日喺 Southwark crown court 面對性侵指控。控方喺庭上指控 Russell Brand 喺同受害人見面後不足一分鐘,就將對方強行拖入洗手間進行性侵,並形容佢當時神情瘋狂。呢單案件引起英國公眾高度關注,因為涉及公眾人物嘅嚴重刑事指控,法庭審訊過程將會係社會焦點。

Russell Brand had ‘maniacal grin’ as he dragged woman into toilet and raped her, court told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Allegedly

Adverb副詞

據稱;聲稱(指未經證實嘅指控)

EN

The suspect allegedly stole the documents from the office.

中

嫌疑人據稱由辦公室偷走咗啲文件。

Assault

Verb / Noun動詞 / 名詞

襲擊;毆打;侵犯

EN

The security guard was charged with assault after the argument.

中

保安喺爭執後被控襲擊罪。

Trial

Noun名詞

審訊;審判

EN

The trial is expected to last for several weeks.

中

預計呢場審訊會持續幾個星期。

The Guardian
football·
19 Oct, 12:49

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中文導讀

Bayern 喺近期賽事展現強大進攻火力,以大比數擊敗 Leipzig,狀態極佳。呢場勝利唔單止係對球隊實力嘅肯定,更被視為佢哋喺歐聯對陣 Arsenal 之前嘅重要心理準備。對於球迷嚟講,Luis Díaz 嘅巔峰狀態將會係左右接下來關鍵戰役嘅勝負關鍵,值得密切留意。

Bayern and Luis Díaz warm up for Arsenal revenge mission with furious rout of Leipzig
A

Vocabulary 生字

rout

Noun名詞

大勝;潰敗

EN

The local team suffered a humiliating rout in yesterday's match.

中

主場球隊喺昨日嘅比賽中慘敗。

peaking

Verb動詞

達到頂峰;處於最佳狀態

EN

She is peaking at the right time for her final exams next month.

中

佢喺下個月考最終試之前,狀態正處於巔峰。

revenge

Noun名詞

復仇;報復

EN

He is seeking revenge after being treated unfairly at work.

中

佢喺工作期間受到唔公平對待之後,正尋求報復。

The Guardian
news·
19 Oct, 12:39

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中文導讀

英國政府近日針對公共交通工具上嘅滋擾行為,推出咗一系列新措施,並公開徵求公眾意見。對於日常依賴巴士或火車通勤嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個諮詢係反映治安問題嘅好機會。政府希望透過收集市民嘅親身經歷,去評估現行政策嘅成效,並制定更有效嘅執法方針,以改善公共交通嘅搭乘環境,確保乘客安全。

Share your thoughts on measures to tackle nuisance behaviour on public transport
A

Vocabulary 生字

Nuisance

Noun名詞

滋擾、麻煩事或令人討厭嘅人

EN

Loud music from the neighbour's house is a constant nuisance to everyone living nearby.

中

鄰居屋企傳出嘅嘈雜音樂,對附近所有居民嚟講都係一種持續嘅滋擾。

Antisocial

Adjective形容詞

反社會嘅、擾亂社會秩序嘅

EN

The local council is working hard to reduce antisocial behaviour in the town centre.

中

地方議會正努力減少市中心嘅反社會行為。

Measure

Noun名詞

措施、方法

EN

The company has introduced new safety measures to protect its employees.

中

呢間公司已經引入咗新嘅安全措施嚟保障員工。

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sport·
19 Oct, 12:11

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中文導讀

Los Angeles Rams 曾經被視為 NFL 爭標熱門,陣容星光熠熠,點知近期表現大跌,近四場賽事輸咗三場。呢種由頂尖強隊淪為中游球隊嘅轉變,反映出即使擁有豪華陣容,如果缺乏穩定性同戰術配合,依然難以喺競爭激烈嘅賽場上維持優勢,對於關注美式足球嘅球迷嚟講,呢種戰績下滑絕對係一個警號。

The Rams have managed to transform themselves from a superteam to a midteam
A

Vocabulary 生字

transform

Verb動詞

徹底改變;轉型

EN

The renovation will transform this old house into a modern office.

中

呢次裝修會將呢間舊屋改造成現代化辦公室。

contender

Noun名詞

競爭者;爭奪冠軍嘅人或隊伍

EN

She is a strong contender for the gold medal in the upcoming competition.

中

佢係嚟緊比賽入面金牌嘅有力競爭者。

star-studded

Adjective形容詞

星光熠熠的;由多位名人或明星組成的

EN

The charity gala was a star-studded event with many famous actors in attendance.

中

呢場慈善晚宴星光熠熠,有好多著名演員出席。

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football·
19 Oct, 12:01

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中文導讀

Arsenal 近期喺 WSL 表現持續低迷,再次打和令領隊 Renee Slegers 壓力大增。相反,Manchester City 保持全勝紀錄,穩坐榜首位置。對於關注英格蘭女足嘅球迷嚟講,Arsenal 嘅進攻效率同戰術部署已經成為焦點,如果再唔改善,恐怕會喺爭標路上越走越遠,同 Manchester City 嘅距離亦會進一步拉開。

WSL talking points: pressure mounts on Slegers as Hemp closes on record
A

Vocabulary 生字

Pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

I feel a lot of pressure at work because of the tight deadline.

中

因為期限好趕,我喺工作上感到好大壓力。

Record

Noun名詞

紀錄

EN

The athlete broke the world record in the hundred-metre sprint.

中

嗰位運動員打破咗百米短跑嘅世界紀錄。

Improve

Verb動詞

改善、提升

EN

You should practice speaking English every day to improve your fluency.

中

你應該每日練習講英文,以提升你嘅流利度。

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news·
19 Oct, 11:17

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中文導讀

Nottingham 市中心近日發生槍擊案,一名警員腳部中槍,目前情況穩定。警方隨後拘捕四名涉案人士。由於英國槍械管制嚴格,涉及警員嘅暴力事件往往會引起公眾對治安嘅高度關注,亦反映出當地執法部門正面對嘅風險。各位喺 Nottingham 或其他城市生活,建議留意當地警方發出嘅安全公告,避免前往治安不靖嘅區域。

Four arrested after police officer shot in foot in Nottingham
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stable

Adjective形容詞

穩定的;(病情)穩定的

EN

The patient is in a stable condition after the surgery.

中

病人手術後情況穩定。

Incident

Noun名詞

事件;事故

EN

The police are investigating the incident that occurred near the train station.

中

警方正在調查火車站附近發生的事件。

Arrest

Verb動詞

拘捕;逮捕

EN

The suspect was arrested for shoplifting at the local supermarket.

中

疑犯因在當地超市店舖盜竊而被拘捕。

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football·
19 Oct, 11:00

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中文導讀

英格蘭女子足球隊主教練 Sarina Wiegman 近日落實續約,將留任至 2029 年。佢帶領 Lionesses 表現出色,今次續約意味住佢有機會挑戰連續三屆贏得歐洲國家盃冠軍。對於關注英國體育發展嘅移英港人嚟講,呢個決定顯示英格蘭足總對 Sarina Wiegman 嘅高度信任,亦為球隊未來幾年嘅發展定下穩定基礎,係當地體壇近期嘅重要消息。

Sarina Wiegman signs contract extension to stay as England women head coach until 2029
A

Vocabulary 生字

extension

Noun名詞

延長、延期

EN

I need to apply for an extension on my visa before it expires.

中

我需要喺簽證過期前申請延期。

lead

Verb動詞

領導、帶領

EN

The manager was chosen to lead the team through the difficult transition period.

中

經理被選中帶領團隊度過呢段困難嘅過渡期。

stable

Adjective形容詞

穩定嘅

EN

It is important to find a stable job when you first move to a new country.

中

初初搬到一個新國家時,搵一份穩定嘅工作好重要。

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money·
19 Oct, 10:10

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中文導讀

英國置業門檻持續攀升,根據 Hamptons 最新數據,超過一半首次置業人士嘅按揭供款已經高過租金,創下十年來新高。呢個現象反映喺高息環境下,即使成功「上車」,每月負擔亦相當沉重。對於打算喺英國買樓嘅港人嚟講,除咗要考慮首期,更要精算供款壓力,唔好低估利息支出對生活質素嘅影響。

More than half of UK first-time buyers paying more for mortgage than they did for rent
A

Vocabulary 生字

Mortgage

Noun名詞

按揭貸款

EN

I need to visit the bank to discuss my mortgage options before buying a house.

中

買樓之前,我需要去銀行傾下按揭方案。

Afford

Verb動詞

負擔得起

EN

We are saving money every month so that we can afford a family holiday next year.

中

我哋每個月都儲錢,希望出年負擔得起一家大細去旅行。

Interest rate

Noun phrase名詞短語

利率

EN

The bank decided to increase the interest rate, which makes borrowing money more expensive.

中

銀行決定加息,令借錢嘅成本變得更加貴。

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football·
19 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

Gio Reyna 喺 Strasbourg 嘅發展終於出現轉機。佢近期喺對陣 PSG 嘅賽事中取得入球,證明佢喺球隊陣容中嘅位置漸趨穩定。對於一直缺乏上陣機會嘅 Gio Reyna 嚟講,呢種持續嘅出場時間係佢職業生涯嘅重要里程碑,亦顯示佢正逐步搵返狀態,喺競爭激烈嘅聯賽中建立起關鍵嘅勢頭。

At Strasbourg, Gio Reyna is starting to gain what had been elusive: momentum
A

Vocabulary 生字

elusive

Adjective形容詞

難以捉摸的、難以達到的

EN

Success has been elusive for the team despite their hard work.

中

儘管球隊努力不懈,但成功對他們來說依然難以企及。

momentum

Noun名詞

動力、氣勢、勢頭

EN

The project is gaining momentum as more people join the team.

中

隨著更多人加入團隊,這個項目正逐漸形成氣勢。

consistent

Adjective形容詞

持續的、一致的、穩定的

EN

You need to make a consistent effort if you want to learn a new language.

中

如果你想學習一門新語言,你需要付出持續的努力。

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sport·
19 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

Kawhi Leonard 近期重返 Toronto Raptors 主場,呢場賽事唔單止係球星同舊東家嘅重逢,更係一個改寫歷史評價嘅契機。對於 Toronto Raptors 嚟講,Kawhi Leonard 曾經帶領球隊奪冠,呢種連結極具象徵意義。今次嘅回歸,令外界重新審視雙方過去嘅合作關係,以及呢位球員喺職業生涯中嘅複雜地位,係體育界相當值得關注嘅焦點。

Kawhi Leonard: a hero’s complicated return to the Toronto Raptors
A

Vocabulary 生字

reunion

Noun名詞

重聚、團聚

EN

The family is planning a large reunion for the summer holidays.

中

呢個家庭正計劃喺暑假舉行一場大型聚會。

narrative

Noun名詞

敘事、故事、論述

EN

The documentary challenges the traditional narrative of how the city was built.

中

呢套紀錄片挑戰咗關於呢座城市點樣建成嘅傳統論述。

complicated

Adjective形容詞

複雜的、難處理的

EN

The instructions for the new coffee machine are quite complicated to follow.

中

呢部新咖啡機嘅說明書好複雜,好難跟住做。

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football·
19 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

英超聯賽近期戰況激烈,焦點在於 Florian Wirtz 喺 Liverpool 進攻體系入面承擔更多責任,表現備受關注。同時,Crystal Palace 領隊 Pierre Sage 面對球隊成績壓力,帥位似乎唔穩。呢啲球員同教練嘅動向,直接影響各支球隊喺聯賽嘅排名走勢,係球迷近期必須留意嘅焦點。

Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
A

Vocabulary 生字

responsibility

Noun名詞

責任、職責

EN

Taking on more responsibility at work can lead to a promotion.

中

在工作上承擔更多責任可能會帶來升職機會。

pressure

Noun名詞

壓力

EN

I feel a lot of pressure when I have to meet a tight deadline.

中

當我必須趕在緊迫的期限前完成工作時,我感到很大壓力。

action

Noun名詞

行動、活動、戰況

EN

The movie is full of non-stop action from start to finish.

中

這部電影從頭到尾都充滿了連場動作場面。

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money·
19 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

喺英國租車自駕遊,信用卡種類隨時成為陷阱。唔少租車公司例如 Enterprise,對信用卡要求非常嚴格,如果持有嘅係扣帳卡(Debit Card)或者唔符合規格嘅信用卡,隨時會被拒絕取車。呢類隱藏條款往往令旅客行程大亂,甚至要臨時搵替代交通。建議大家喺預訂前,務必仔細閱讀租車合約入面關於付款方式嘅細節,確保信用卡符合要求,避免去到現場先發現攞唔到車。

‘Wrong’ type of credit card wrecked my Enterprise car hire pickup
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scramble

Verb動詞

倉促行動、爭先恐後地做某事

EN

I had to scramble to find my passport just minutes before heading to the airport.

中

我喺去機場前幾分鐘,要好倉促咁搵返本護照。

Alternative

Noun名詞

替代方案、選擇

EN

If the train is cancelled, we will need to look for an alternative way to get home.

中

如果火車取消咗,我哋就需要搵個替代方案返屋企。

Requirement

Noun名詞

必要條件、要求

EN

A valid driving licence is a basic requirement for renting a car.

中

有效駕駛執照係租車嘅基本要求。

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news·
19 Oct, 06:00

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中文導讀

Cornwall 爭取地方自治嘅運動領袖 Dick Cole 宣佈卸任 Mebyon Kernow 黨魁。佢帶領該黨 29 年,推動 Cornwall 獲得更多自主權,由最初被視為天方夜譚,到依家成為 Westminster 政治議程之一。呢件事反映英國地方權力下放嘅議題持續發酵,對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類地區性政治訴求,有助更深入認識英國各地嘅文化身份同政治生態。

‘It’s about persistence’: Cornish devolution no longer a pipe dream as its champion bows out
A

Vocabulary 生字

persistence

Noun名詞

堅持不懈;毅力

EN

Learning a new language requires a lot of persistence.

中

學習一門新語言需要很大的毅力。

devolution

Noun名詞

權力下放;地方分權

EN

The government is discussing the devolution of power to local authorities.

中

政府正在討論將權力下放給地方當局。

champion

Verb動詞

支持;捍衛;擁護

EN

She has spent her career championing the rights of workers.

中

她職業生涯一直致力於捍衛勞工權益。

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news·
19 Oct, 05:00

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中文導讀

Tony Hall 喺 UK 生活咗 50 年,最近竟然面臨被 Home Office 遞解出境嘅危機。佢 12 歲就移居 UK,對 Barbados 呢個出生地完全冇記憶,亦冇任何親人喺嗰邊。呢單案反映咗英國移民政策對長期居留者嘅潛在威脅,即使喺當地生活大半世,若果缺乏合法身份證明,依然隨時會被強制遣返,對唔少移英港人嚟講,呢個案例絕對值得關注。

Tony Hall has lived in the UK for 50 years. Why is the Home Office trying to deport him?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Deport

Verb動詞

將某人驅逐出境

EN

The government has the authority to deport individuals who violate their visa conditions.

中

政府有權將違反簽證條件嘅人士驅逐出境。

Relatives

Noun名詞

親戚

EN

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

中

我打算喺嚟緊嘅假期去探望我嘅親戚。

Threat

Noun名詞

威脅

EN

The heavy rain poses a serious threat to the safety of the local residents.

中

大雨對當地居民嘅安全構成嚴重威脅。

The Guardian
politics·
19 Oct, 00:01

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中文導讀

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham 近日發起行動,針對公共交通工具上嘅「headphone dodgers」,即係嗰啲唔戴耳機、大聲播片或播歌嘅乘客。當局呼籲大家要顧及他人,保持車廂安靜。如果乘客繼續滋擾他人,將面臨 £100 罰款。呢項措施旨在改善公共交通環境,確保乘客有舒適嘅乘車體驗,提醒大家喺公共空間要自律,避免影響到身邊嘅人。

Andy Burnham launches campaign against ‘headphone dodgers’ on public transport
A

Vocabulary 生字

Nuisance

Noun名詞

滋擾、麻煩事、討厭嘅人或物

EN

Playing loud music on the train is a public nuisance.

中

喺火車上面大聲播音樂係一種公共滋擾行為。

Urge

Verb動詞

力勸、催促、極力主張

EN

The teacher urged the students to finish their assignments on time.

中

老師力勸學生準時完成功課。

Penalty

Noun名詞

罰款、懲罰

EN

There is a heavy penalty for parking in a restricted area.

中

喺限制區域泊車會有重罰。