Tue, Oct 20· 10月20日

42 stories · 126 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
football·
20 Oct, 22:08

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中文導讀

喺法國社會動盪期間,PSG 喺歐聯賽事展現強大韌性,憑藉 Vitinha 嘅關鍵入球,以 4-2 擊敗 Barcelona。呢場勝利唔單止係 PSG 嘅戰術成功,亦反映出 Barcelona 喺關鍵時刻防守表現唔穩,最終導致出局。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事嘅戲劇性同埋 PSG 嘅反擊戰術,絕對係近期歐洲球壇嘅焦點。

Doué and Vitinha burn bright as brittle Barcelona come unstuck against PSG
A

Vocabulary 生字

brittle

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的、易碎的(亦可用於形容人或組織表現不穩)

EN

The team's confidence was brittle after losing three games in a row.

中

球隊連輸三場之後,信心變得好脆弱。

come unstuck

Phrasal Verb動詞短語

失敗、出岔子、陷入困境

EN

Our plans for the weekend came unstuck when the car broke down.

中

我哋週末嘅計劃因為架車壞咗而告吹。

strike

Noun名詞

(足球等運動中的)射門、進球

EN

He scored a brilliant strike from outside the penalty area.

中

佢喺禁區外射入咗一球精彩嘅入球。

The Guardian
football·
20 Oct, 22:04

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中文導讀

Liverpool 喺歐聯賽事展現強大韌性,喺落後 0-2 嘅劣勢下,憑藉 Mac Allister 梅開二度,加上 Ronald Araújo 同 Florian Wirtz 嘅入球,最終以 4-3 反勝 Villarreal。呢場逆轉勝證明咗 Liverpool 喺高壓環境下依然具備頂級競爭力,絕對係近期歐洲球壇最精彩嘅賽事之一,值得球迷留意佢哋之後嘅表現。

Mac Allister double sparks Liverpool’s thrilling comeback win over Villarreal
A

Vocabulary 生字

thrilling

Adjective形容詞

令人興奮的、緊張刺激的

EN

The movie has a thrilling plot that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

中

呢套電影嘅情節非常刺激,令你全程都坐立難安。

comeback

Noun名詞

捲土重來、逆轉勝

EN

The team made an incredible comeback after being down by three goals.

中

嗰支球隊喺落後三球嘅情況下,成功上演咗一場不可思議嘅逆轉勝。

stun

Verb動詞

使震驚、使目瞪口呆

EN

The news of the sudden closure of the shop stunned the local residents.

中

嗰間舖頭突然結業嘅消息,令當地居民感到非常震驚。

The Guardian
football·
20 Oct, 22:00

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中文導讀

Manchester City 喺近期嘅 Champions League 賽事入面,憑藉 Phil Foden 嘅帽子戲法,以 5-1 大勝 AEK Athens。呢場勝仗對 Manchester City 嚟講相當關鍵,成功令球隊喺小組賽重回正軌,亦都證明咗球隊喺面對外界輿論壓力下,依然可以保持強大嘅進攻火力,繼續爭取晉級資格。

Foden hat-trick helps Manchester City cut through noise and crush AEK Athens
A

Vocabulary 生字

hat-trick

Noun名詞

帽子戲法(指同一場比賽中,同一名球員射入三球)

EN

The striker was thrilled to score a hat-trick in his first match of the season.

中

嗰位前鋒好興奮,因為佢喺今季第一場比賽就入咗三球。

thump

Verb動詞

大勝;重擊(常用於體育賽事,形容以懸殊比分擊敗對手)

EN

Our local team thumped their opponents 4-0 in the final game.

中

我哋嘅地區球隊喺決賽以 4-0 大勝對手。

on track

Idiom成語/片語

步入正軌;進展順利

EN

After a difficult start to the project, we are finally back on track to finish by the deadline.

中

個項目開頭遇到好多困難,依家終於步入正軌,可以喺限期前完成。

The Guardian
football·
20 Oct, 21:13

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中文導讀

Erik ten Hag 近日公開批評 Cristiano Ronaldo 喺 Manchester United 效力期間嘅表現,直指對方影響球隊氣氛。與此同時,Michael Carrick 強調 Manchester United 管理層依然全力支持佢。呢場關於球隊內部文化嘅爭議,反映出 Manchester United 喺經歷多次人事變動後,管理層同前任領隊之間對於球隊核心問題依然存在好大分歧,亦令外界更加關注球隊未來嘅管治方向。

Carrick insists Manchester United board back him after Ten Hag points to ‘toxic culture’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Toxic

Adjective形容詞

有毒的;有害的(常用於形容惡劣的人際關係或工作環境)

EN

It is important to leave a toxic work environment to protect your mental health.

中

為了保護心理健康,離開一個有害的工作環境是非常重要的。

Insist

Verb動詞

堅持;堅決要求

EN

She insisted that she was telling the truth despite the lack of evidence.

中

儘管缺乏證據,她仍堅持自己說的是實話。

Culture

Noun名詞

文化;(組織或群體的)風氣

EN

The company is trying to build a culture of transparency and open communication.

中

這間公司正試圖建立一種透明且開放溝通的企業文化。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Oct, 19:40

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中文導讀

Reform UK 近日捲入政治獻金爭議。該黨高層 James Orr 向記者透露,政黨正喺法規收緊前積極籌集資金,引起外界質疑捐款合法性。對於移英港人嚟講,呢單新聞反映英國政治獻金透明度同監管機制係當地政壇嘅熱門議題,亦顯示政黨喺選舉前後嘅資金運作備受公眾同傳媒密切監察,值得大家關注英國政治生態嘅運作方式。

Senior Reform official cast doubt over legality of huge donations
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Vocabulary 生字

Anticipation

Noun名詞

預期、期望

EN

The children waited in anticipation for the school holidays to begin.

中

孩子們滿懷期待地等待學校假期開始。

Legality

Noun名詞

合法性

EN

The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract signed by the two parties.

中

律師質疑雙方所簽署合約的合法性。

Tougher

Adjective形容詞

更嚴格的、更艱難的

EN

The government has introduced tougher regulations to improve road safety.

中

政府已經引入了更嚴格的法規以改善道路安全。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 19:22

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中文導讀

英國喜劇演員 Russell Brand 近日捲入性侵指控,法庭聆訊中,一名女子指控 Russell Brand 喺倫敦寓所對其進行性侵,並形容過程極度痛苦。Russell Brand 事後更要求該名女子清理現場,呢單案件引起英國社會對公眾人物操守嘅廣泛關注,亦反映出司法程序喺處理性暴力指控時嘅複雜性。

Russell Brand told woman to ‘clear up the mess you’ve made’ after alleged rape, court hears
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 alleged thief was released due to a lack of evidence.

中

該名被指控的竊賊因證據不足而獲釋。

Painful

Adjective形容詞

痛苦的、令人難受的

EN

It was a painful decision to leave my hometown and move abroad.

中

離開家鄉移居海外是一個痛苦的決定。

Clear up

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

清理、收拾、解決(問題或誤解)

EN

Could you please help me clear up the kitchen after dinner?

中

晚飯後你可以幫手清理廚房嗎?

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 18:54

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中文導讀

近日兩名分別 24 同 25 歲嘅男子,因涉嫌協助 Iran 喺 RAF Fairford 進行非法活動,再次被反恐警察拘捕。呢次行動係根據 2023 年 National Security Act 執行,反映英國政府對於國家安全嘅執法力度持續加強。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類涉及國家安全嘅新聞值得留意,因為英國執法部門對外國勢力干預嘅敏感度正不斷提升,大家喺日常生活中亦應保持對相關法例嘅基本認知。

Two men re-arrested on suspicion of aiding Iran over RAF Fairford incident
A

Vocabulary 生字

Suspicion

Noun名詞

懷疑、嫌疑

EN

The police stopped the car on suspicion of speeding.

中

警方因為懷疑超速而截停嗰架車。

Detain

Verb動詞

拘留、扣留

EN

The security guard detained the shoplifter until the police arrived.

中

保安員將嗰名店舖盜竊者扣留,直到警察抵達為止。

Aiding

Verb (Present Participle)動詞(現在分詞)

協助、幫忙(通常指幫助他人做某事,有時含負面意思)

EN

He was accused of aiding the criminals in their escape.

中

佢被指控協助罪犯逃走。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 18:16

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中文導讀

極右翼活躍分子 Tommy Robinson 近日喺法庭面臨騷擾指控。控方指出,Tommy Robinson 曾威脅要令 Mail 嘅記者及其家人「出名」,令相關記者擔心會受到私刑攻擊。呢單案反映英國社會對於極端言論同傳媒人身安全嘅關注,亦顯示法律對於網絡恐嚇行為嘅界線,值得移英港人留意當地對於言論自由同騷擾行為嘅法律規範。

Tommy Robinson threatened to make families of Mail journalists ‘famous’, court hears
A

Vocabulary 生字

Harassment

Noun名詞

騷擾、滋擾

EN

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

中

公司有一項嚴格嘅政策,禁止職場騷擾。

Vigilante

Noun名詞

私刑執行者、自發維持治安者

EN

The local residents formed a group to act as vigilantes to protect their neighborhood.

中

當地居民組成咗一個小組,自發維持治安以保護佢哋嘅社區。

Threaten

Verb動詞

威脅、恐嚇

EN

The heavy rain threatened to ruin our outdoor picnic plans.

中

大雨威脅到我哋戶外野餐嘅計劃,隨時會搞砸。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 18:15

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中文導讀

英國 Covid inquiry 近期發表報告,揭露疫情期間護理界嘅慘況。不過,受害家屬對報告內容感到失望,批評建議過於保守,亦缺乏問責機制。對於移英港人嚟講,呢份報告反映咗英國公共服務喺危機應對上嘅結構性問題,亦顯示政府喺處理歷史遺留問題時,未必能滿足公眾對真相同責任嘅期望,值得持續關注。

‘Superficial damp squib’: Covid inquiry recommendations fail to impress bereaved families
A

Vocabulary 生字

Superficial

Adjective形容詞

膚淺的;表面的

EN

The manager's explanation for the budget cut was quite superficial and failed to address the real issues.

中

經理對削減預算嘅解釋相當膚淺,完全冇解決到核心問題。

Undermine

Verb動詞

削弱;損害

EN

Constant criticism from colleagues can undermine your confidence at work.

中

同事不斷嘅批評會削弱你喺工作上嘅自信。

Bereaved

Adjective形容詞

喪親的;失去親人的

EN

The local community centre offers support groups for bereaved families to help them cope with their loss.

中

社區中心為喪親家庭提供支援小組,幫助佢哋面對失去親人嘅痛苦。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Oct, 18:15

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中文導讀

British Cycling 喺世界錦標賽拎到 2012 年以來最好成績,本應值得慶祝,但內部管理問題卻令光芒盡失。機構正進行重組,面臨裁員壓力,加上前運動員同員工公開批評組織內部重現「有毒文化」,令外界質疑 British Cycling 嘅管治能力,亦反映出體育機構喺追求成績同時,點樣處理內部文化同員工權益係一大挑戰。

British Cycling’s best world championships since 2012 overshadowed by off-track issues
A

Vocabulary 生字

Redundancy

Noun名詞

裁員;因職位過剩而解僱

EN

The company announced several redundancies due to the economic downturn.

中

由於經濟低迷,公司宣佈咗幾項裁員行動。

Restructure

Verb動詞

重組;改組

EN

The management decided to restructure the department to improve efficiency.

中

管理層決定重組部門以提升效率。

Toxic

Adjective形容詞

有毒的;(環境或關係)有害的、惡劣的

EN

It is important to leave a toxic work environment for the sake of your mental health.

中

為咗你嘅心理健康,離開一個惡劣嘅工作環境係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
education·
20 Oct, 18:00

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中文導讀

Queen’s University Belfast 歷史學家 Nini Rodgers 近日離世。佢生前致力研究 Ireland 喺奴隸貿易中嘅角色,揭示咗唔少鮮為人知嘅歷史真相。呢類學術研究對理解英國殖民歷史同社會結構演變非常重要,亦反映咗學界點樣透過嚴謹考證,去重新審視過去對當代社會嘅深遠影響。

Nini Rodgers obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Involvement

Noun名詞

參與、牽涉

EN

Your active involvement in the community project is highly appreciated.

中

非常感謝你積極參與呢個社區計劃。

Focus

Noun名詞

焦點、重點

EN

The main focus of the meeting is to improve our customer service.

中

會議嘅主要焦點係改善我哋嘅客戶服務。

Reveal

Verb動詞

揭露、顯示

EN

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

中

調查結果顯示大多數人比較鍾意居家辦公。

The Guardian
politics·
20 Oct, 17:56

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中文導讀

Conservative Party 黨魁 Kemi Badenoch 近日喺國會提出對財政預算案嘅願景,批評 Labour 嘅政策會令更多英國公民依賴福利救濟。與此同時,Nigel Farage 喺議會表現顯得疲憊且缺乏動力。呢場辯論反映出保守黨正嘗試重塑反對派角色,試圖透過質疑政府嘅經濟方針,去爭取選民對未來財政政策嘅關注,亦顯示出英國政壇目前喺經濟議題上嘅激烈角力。

Nige seems tired and bored of himself as Kemi conjures a telepathic budget
A

Vocabulary 生字

Conjure

Verb動詞

變魔術般變出;憑空想像或創造出某事物

EN

The chef managed to conjure a delicious meal out of just a few leftover ingredients.

中

廚師成功用僅剩嘅幾樣食材變出一頓美味嘅餐點。

Glimpse

Verb動詞

瞥見;對某事有初步嘅了解或認識

EN

We caught a brief glimpse of the rare bird before it flew into the trees.

中

我哋喺隻罕見雀鳥飛入樹林前,短暫咁瞥見咗佢一眼。

Benefits

Noun名詞

政府發放嘅福利金或津貼

EN

It is important to understand the eligibility criteria when applying for government benefits.

中

申請政府福利金時,了解申請資格準則係好重要嘅。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 17:50

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中文導讀

Google 位於 London 嘅數據中心近日發生電力故障,導致多項網上服務受阻。呢件事反映出大眾依賴少數大型科技企業提供數碼基建,其實存在極大風險。一旦呢啲大型機構出現技術問題,隨時會癱瘓廣泛嘅網絡服務,專家提醒大眾應該重新審視對呢類數碼依賴嘅潛在危機。

Power outage at Google datacentre in London causes widespread disruption
A

Vocabulary 生字

Outage

Noun名詞

(電力、服務等)中斷、停電

EN

The power outage lasted for several hours, leaving the whole neighbourhood in the dark.

中

停電持續咗幾個鐘,搞到成個社區都陷入黑暗。

Reliance

Noun名詞

依賴、依靠

EN

Over-reliance on mobile phones can affect our ability to focus on tasks.

中

過度依賴手提電話可能會影響我哋專注處理事務嘅能力。

Disruption

Noun名詞

中斷、混亂、干擾

EN

The heavy snow caused significant disruption to public transport services this morning.

中

大雪導致今朝公共交通服務出現嚴重混亂。

The Guardian
education·
20 Oct, 17:43

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中文導讀

Nicholas Davey 係一位致力將德語哲學引入英語世界嘅學者。佢嘅離世提醒我哋,跨文化交流對於學術界嘅重要性。Nicholas Davey 透過翻譯同評論,令唔少艱深嘅德國思想變得易讀,為英國哲學界貢獻良多。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類學者點樣喺異地文化中建立橋樑,或者會對大家適應新環境有啲啟發。

Nicholas Davey obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Obituary

Noun名詞

訃聞;悼文

EN

I read the obituary in the local newspaper to see if I knew the person who passed away.

中

我睇咗份地方報紙嘅訃聞,睇吓識唔識嗰位離世嘅人。

Contribute

Verb動詞

貢獻;捐獻

EN

Everyone is encouraged to contribute their ideas to the community project.

中

每個人都被鼓勵為社區項目貢獻自己嘅意見。

Bridge

Verb動詞

連結;消除(分歧或差距)

EN

The new language course aims to bridge the gap between beginners and advanced learners.

中

呢個新語言課程旨在消除初學者同進階學習者之間嘅差距。

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news·
20 Oct, 17:26

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中文導讀

Prince Harry 近期公開表示,希望可以同 King Charles III 以及 Prince William 修補關係。佢認為世界已經充滿紛爭,唔應該再將家庭矛盾持續落去。呢次表態反映 Prince Harry 對於改善王室內部關係嘅意願,雖然目前未有具體行動,但呢種公開呼籲喺英國公眾輿論中引起唔少討論,亦令外界關注王室成員之間嘅冰封關係會唔會有轉機。

Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with Charles and William
A

Vocabulary 生字

reconcile

Verb動詞

和解、調和

EN

It took them many years to reconcile after their bitter argument.

中

佢哋喺激烈爭吵之後,花咗好多年先至和解。

drama

Noun名詞

戲劇性事件、紛爭、麻煩

EN

I try to avoid office drama by staying out of workplace gossip.

中

我盡量唔參與辦公室八卦,以避開職場上嘅紛爭。

issue

Noun名詞

問題、爭議

EN

We need to sit down and talk about the issues affecting our relationship.

中

我哋需要坐低傾下影響我哋關係嘅問題。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Oct, 17:21

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中文導讀

喺呢場板球對決入面,South Africa 隊長 Temba Bavuma 表現極其出色,個人攻下 179 分,成功帶領球隊喺第三日賽事佔據主導地位。相反,Australia 隊表現受挫,Nic Maddison 更加喺比賽結束前「食白果」出局。呢場賽事反映出 South Africa 喺戰術部署同球員狀態上都明顯優於對手,令 Australia 陷入苦戰,後續賽事嘅走勢將會係體育界焦點。

Australia on the back foot as Bavuma plays captain’s innings for South Africa
A

Vocabulary 生字

on the back foot

Idiom慣用語

處於劣勢、被動、防守狀態

EN

The company was on the back foot after the sudden resignation of its CEO.

中

行政總裁突然辭職後,間公司陷入咗被動局面。

dismissed

Verb動詞

(板球術語)令擊球手出局;(日常)解僱、駁回

EN

The manager dismissed the staff member for repeated lateness.

中

經理因為嗰位員工經常遲到而將佢解僱。

in charge

Phrase片語

負責、掌管、佔據主導權

EN

Who is in charge of the project while the manager is away?

中

經理唔喺度嗰陣,邊個負責呢個項目?

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sport·
20 Oct, 17:07

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中文導讀

England 喺 Rawalpindi 舉行嘅三國系列賽首戰慘敗畀 Pakistan。年僅 21 歲嘅 Arafat Minhas 表現極之亮眼,個人獨取 59 分,隨後更喺保齡球環節取得六個 wicket,令 Brook 帶領嘅 England 隊伍完全招架唔住。今次賽事反映 England 喺面對強勢對手時,球員發揮同心理質素仍有待提升,對於關注板球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事絕對係近期焦點。

Arafat rips through England as Brook’s men wilt against Pakistan in tri-series opener
A

Vocabulary 生字

wilt

Verb動詞

枯萎;因壓力或疲勞而變得軟弱無力

EN

The team began to wilt under the intense pressure of the final minutes.

中

球隊喺最後幾分鐘嘅巨大壓力下開始變得軟弱無力。

thrash

Verb動詞

徹底擊敗;大勝

EN

Our local club thrashed their opponents in the championship match yesterday.

中

我哋嘅地區球會喺昨日嘅冠軍賽中大勝對手。

opener

Noun名詞

首場比賽;開場節目

EN

We are planning to attend the season opener at the stadium this weekend.

中

我哋計劃呢個週末去球場睇賽季嘅首場比賽。

The Guardian
education·
20 Oct, 16:47

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中文導讀

Lynn Donkin 係一位致力於特殊教育嘅老師,佢生前積極推動 assisted dying 運動,希望爭取病人喺生命末期擁有自主選擇權。呢篇訃聞回顧咗佢一生點樣喺教育界貢獻,以及佢點樣透過倡議工作,推動英國社會對生命尊嚴嘅深層討論,係了解英國社會議題同價值觀嘅重要參考。

Lynn Donkin obituary
A

Vocabulary 生字

Advocate

Verb動詞

提倡、主張、支持

EN

Many people advocate for better public transport in their local area.

中

好多人喺佢哋居住嘅地區提倡改善公共交通。

Compassionate

Adjective形容詞

有同情心嘅、慈悲嘅

EN

The nurse provided compassionate care to all her patients throughout her career.

中

嗰位護士喺佢嘅職業生涯入面,一直以充滿同情心嘅態度照顧病人。

Dignity

Noun名詞

尊嚴

EN

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace.

中

每個人喺職場都應該受到尊嚴同尊重嘅對待。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 16:39

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中文導讀

1966年發生嘅Aberfan災難係英國戰後最慘痛嘅悲劇之一。當時大量煤礦廢料由山坡傾瀉而下,瞬間淹沒咗一間學校同周邊民居,造成144人死亡。The Guardian近日重溫當年嘅檔案報道,帶領讀者回顧呢場由人為疏忽導致嘅慘劇,提醒大家呢段歷史點樣改變咗英國對工業安全嘅監管,亦係當地社區心中永遠嘅痛。

Aberfan: how the Guardian reported the disaster – archive, 1966
A

Vocabulary 生字

avalanche

Noun名詞

雪崩;大量傾瀉而下嘅物體

EN

The sudden avalanche of snow blocked the main road to the village.

中

突如其來嘅雪崩封鎖咗通往村莊嘅主要道路。

engulf

Verb動詞

吞沒;包圍;籠罩

EN

The thick smoke began to engulf the entire building within minutes.

中

濃煙喺幾分鐘內開始吞沒成棟建築物。

disaster

Noun名詞

災難;大禍

EN

The government has launched a relief fund to help those affected by the natural disaster.

中

政府已經設立咗救濟基金,以協助受呢場自然災害影響嘅人士。

The Guardian
football·
20 Oct, 16:37

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中文導讀

Bayern Munich 主帥 Vincent Kompany 近日受病毒感染,雙腳受影響,目前能否喺對陣 Arsenal 嘅賽事中現身仍係未知之數。呢場比賽備受關注,Vincent Kompany 嘅缺陣可能會對球隊嘅戰術部署同場邊指揮造成一定影響,球迷同傳媒都密切留意佢嘅身體狀況。

Vincent Kompany to miss Bayern’s clash with Arsenal due to legs-affecting virus
A

Vocabulary 生字

debilitating

Adjective形容詞

令人衰弱的;使人虛弱的

EN

The flu can be a debilitating illness that keeps you in bed for days.

中

流感可能係一種令人虛弱嘅疾病,會令你臥床幾日。

touch and go

Idiom慣用語

情況不明朗;勝負難料;極不穩定

EN

It was touch and go whether the flight would be cancelled due to the heavy snow.

中

因為大雪,航班會唔會取消當時真係好難講。

clash

Noun名詞

衝突;對抗;(體育賽事中的)對壘

EN

The two teams are preparing for a major clash in the league final this weekend.

中

兩支隊伍正為今個週末聯賽決賽嘅一場大戰做準備。

The Guardian
football·
20 Oct, 16:15

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中文導讀

美國女子 U17 代表隊喺世界盃賽事以 17-0 大勝 Samoa,創下賽事史上最大分差紀錄。其中 Maddie DiMaria 單場攻入 6 球,表現極之亮眼。呢場賽事唔單止係實力懸殊嘅體現,更令 Maddie DiMaria 成為繼 Erling Haaland 後,另一位喺國際級賽事展現驚人入球能力嘅新星,絕對值得足球迷留意。

US under-17 women beat Samoa 17-0 for biggest win in World Cup history
A

Vocabulary 生字

rout

Noun名詞

大勝;潰敗

EN

The local team suffered a complete rout in the final match of the season.

中

本地球隊喺賽季最後一場比賽中慘敗。

tournament

Noun名詞

錦標賽;聯賽

EN

She has been training hard for the upcoming tennis tournament.

中

佢一直為即將到來嘅網球錦標賽努力訓練。

score

Verb動詞

得分;入球

EN

It is not easy to score a goal against such a strong goalkeeper.

中

面對咁強嘅守門員,要入波並唔容易。

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football·
20 Oct, 15:39

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中文導讀

Tottenham Hotspur 喺近期賽事表現回勇,Dejan Kulusevski 同 James Maddison 兩位核心球員狀態回升,帶領球隊取得關鍵勝利。呢場勝仗唔單止係三分咁簡單,更令球迷關注 Tottenham Hotspur 係咪已經走出低潮,重拾爭勝實力。對於關注英超嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場波嘅戰術調整同球員表現,將會係球隊未來賽季能否穩定發揮嘅重要指標。

Kulusevski and Maddison return to form but are Tottenham also back?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Return to form

Phrase片語

恢復狀態、重拾水準

EN

After a few weeks of poor performance, the athlete has finally returned to form.

中

經過幾星期嘅低迷表現,呢位運動員終於恢復咗狀態。

Crucial

Adjective形容詞

至關重要嘅、關鍵嘅

EN

It is crucial to double-check your documents before submitting the application.

中

喺遞交申請之前,仔細檢查文件係至關重要嘅。

Indicator

Noun名詞

指標、跡象

EN

Rising food prices are often an indicator of inflation in the economy.

中

食品價格上漲通常係經濟通脹嘅一個指標。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 15:28

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中文導讀

極右翼活躍分子 Tommy Robinson 近日捲入法律風波,法庭披露記者 Andrew Young 聲稱收到由 Tommy Robinson 打出嘅恐嚇電話,威脅要公開其家人資料。呢單案件反映英國對於網絡騷擾及針對新聞工作者嘅威脅愈趨關注,法庭正審視有關證據,以釐清 Tommy Robinson 喺事件中嘅法律責任,呢類針對傳媒嘅恐嚇行為喺英國法律下受到嚴格監管。

Tommy Robinson threatened to publish details about journalist’s family, court told
A

Vocabulary 生字

Menacing

Adjective形容詞

具威脅性的、令人不安的

EN

The stray dog gave a menacing growl as I walked past the alley.

中

當我經過嗰條巷嗰陣,隻流浪狗發出咗令人不安嘅低吼聲。

Publish

Verb動詞

發佈、刊登、公開

EN

The local council will publish the new community guidelines on their website tomorrow.

中

地方議會聽日會喺網站上發佈新嘅社區指引。

Claim

Verb動詞

聲稱、主張(未經證實)

EN

Several residents claim that the street lights in this area are not bright enough.

中

有幾位居民聲稱呢區嘅街燈唔夠光。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Oct, 15:15

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中文導讀

Philadelphia Eagles 四分衛 Jalen Hurts 近期被揭發喺帶有血栓嘅情況下堅持比賽,再次引發大眾關注 NFL 嘅「硬漢文化」。呢種文化往往鼓勵球員忽視嚴重健康風險,甚至將球員視為消耗品。呢篇評論探討職業運動員喺追求成績同保障個人健康之間,點樣面對呢種極端嘅體制壓力,值得我哋反思職業體育對運動員身體嘅剝削。

Jalen Hurts played through a blood clot. Are NFL players cattle?
A

Vocabulary 生字

toughness

Noun名詞

堅韌、強硬(指性格或態度)

EN

The coach praised the team for their mental toughness during the difficult season.

中

教練讚揚球隊喺艱難嘅賽季中展現出心理韌性。

highlight

Verb動詞

強調、突出、使顯著

EN

The report serves to highlight the importance of regular exercise for our health.

中

呢份報告旨在強調定期運動對我哋健康嘅重要性。

risk

Noun名詞

風險、危險

EN

You should always weigh the potential risk before making a major financial decision.

中

喺做重大財務決定前,你應該時刻衡量潛在風險。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Oct, 15:00

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中文導讀

NBA 老將 Joe Ingles 喺美國打滾 12 年後,決定回流 Australia 發展,加盟 NBL。佢提到自己戒酒超過 1,500 日,生活習慣改變令佢感覺好似返返去 21 歲咁年輕。呢篇報道反映運動員喺職業生涯後期,點樣透過調整生活方式同轉換環境,去延續運動生涯同保持身心健康,對於移居後尋求生活平衡嘅港人嚟講,或者會有啲啟發。

‘I feel like I’m 21’: Joe Ingles on the NBA, life in Australia and 1,500 days without drinking
A

Vocabulary 生字

adjust

Verb動詞

適應、調整

EN

It takes time to adjust to the new working environment after moving to a different country.

中

搬到另一個國家後,需要時間去適應新的工作環境。

veteran

Noun名詞

老手、經驗豐富的人

EN

The company hired a veteran in the industry to lead the new project team.

中

公司聘請了一位業內老手來帶領新的項目團隊。

rollercoaster

Noun名詞

過山車(比喻經歷起伏跌宕、情緒波動大)

EN

The past few months have been a real emotional rollercoaster for my family.

中

過去幾個月對我的家庭來說,經歷了情緒上的大起大落。

The Guardian
sport·
20 Oct, 14:00

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中文導讀

足球界每年都會頒發 Ballon d'Or 去表揚年度最佳球員,呢種個人榮譽喺足球壇極具影響力。反觀 Cricket 雖然喺英國好受歡迎,但一直缺乏一個同等地位嘅全球性個人獎項。呢篇報道探討 Cricket 係咪需要效法足球,設立一個具備公信力嘅年度大獎,從而提升運動嘅商業價值同埋全球關注度,令呢項傳統運動可以喺現代體育市場入面更具競爭力。

Golden bat or ball: does cricket need an equivalent to the Ballon d’Or?
A

Vocabulary 生字

obsessed

Adjective形容詞

著迷的;心心念念的

EN

My colleague is obsessed with finding the best coffee shop in town.

中

我同事對搵到城中最好飲嘅咖啡店好著迷。

enthusiastic

Adjective形容詞

熱衷的;熱情的

EN

The team was very enthusiastic about the new project proposal.

中

團隊對呢個新計劃書感到好熱衷。

equivalent

Noun名詞

對應物;相等物

EN

Is there an equivalent qualification in this country for my degree?

中

喺呢個國家,有無同我學位對等嘅資歷認證?

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football·
20 Oct, 13:28

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中文導讀

Brazil 大選結果備受關注,唔單止係政治議題,更牽涉到當地女子足球發展。Carlinha 同 Tayla Carolina 等球員公開表達憂慮,擔心極右翼勢力上台會對女子足球運動嘅資源同發展空間造成打擊。呢件事反映出體育界點樣喺政治兩極化下,擔心自身權益受損,亦顯示出運動員喺社會議題上嘅影響力同擔憂。

How Brazil’s election result could shape women’s football in the country
A

Vocabulary 生字

harm

Verb動詞

損害、傷害

EN

Excessive sun exposure can harm your skin.

中

過度曝曬會損害你嘅皮膚。

wider

Adjective形容詞

更廣泛的

EN

We need to consider the wider implications of this decision.

中

我哋需要考慮呢個決定更廣泛嘅影響。

shape

Verb動詞

塑造、影響(某事物嘅發展)

EN

Your early experiences often shape your personality.

中

你早年嘅經歷往往會塑造你嘅性格。

The Guardian
news·
20 Oct, 13:26

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中文導讀

英國 Covid 公共調查報告出爐,指出政府喺疫情期間嘅決策嚴重失當,令病毒喺護老院同弱勢社群之間迅速蔓延。呢份報告揭露咗當時社會護理系統嘅崩潰,對好多家庭造成難以彌補嘅傷害。政府依家邀請公眾分享對呢份調查結果嘅睇法,呢件事對於理解英國公共衛生政策嘅缺失,以及未來點樣改善社會保障制度相當重要。

Share your reaction to the Covid public inquiry findings on adult social care during the pandemic
A

Vocabulary 生字

vulnerable

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的;易受傷害的

EN

The charity provides support for vulnerable people living in the community.

中

呢個慈善機構為社區入面嘅弱勢社群提供支援。

inquiry

Noun名詞

調查;查詢

EN

The local council has launched an inquiry into the cause of the fire.

中

地方議會已經針對火災成因展開調查。

spread

Verb動詞

傳播;蔓延

EN

The news of the promotion spread quickly through the office.

中

升職嘅消息喺辦公室入面迅速傳開。

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football·
20 Oct, 13:00

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中文導讀

動物權益組織 Peta 近日公開呼籲 Crystal Palace,要求球會停止喺比賽日使用禿鷹作為吉祥物。Peta 指出,球場環境嘈雜,容易令呢種猛禽感到恐懼、迷失方向甚至驚慌失措。呢單新聞反映英國社會對於動物福利嘅關注日益增加,亦令大眾重新思考體育賽事中,利用活體動物作為娛樂表演嘅必要性同道德爭議。

Animal rights group urges Crystal Palace to retire bald eagle mascot
A

Vocabulary 生字

disoriented

Adjective形容詞

迷失方向的;分不清東南西北的

EN

The hiker felt completely disoriented after the thick fog rolled in.

中

大霧籠罩後,遠足人士感到完全迷失了方向。

retire

Verb動詞

使退役;停止使用(某事物)

EN

The company decided to retire the old software system after ten years of service.

中

公司決定在十年服務後,停止使用該舊軟件系統。

urge

Verb動詞

極力主張;強烈要求;敦促

EN

The local community continues to urge the council to improve road safety in the area.

中

當地社區持續敦促議會改善該區的道路安全。

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politics·
20 Oct, 12:54

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中文導讀

英國國防部決定派遣 RAF Typhoon 戰機前往 Saudi Arabia,執行防禦任務以應對 Houthi 武裝組織嘅襲擊。呢項行動反映英國政府持續加強對 Riyadh 嘅軍事支援,以保護當地重要城市同基礎設施。對於移英港人嚟講,呢件事顯示英國喺中東地區嘅軍事部署依然活躍,亦反映國際地緣政治局勢對英國外交政策嘅影響。

UK to deploy fighter jets to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks
A

Vocabulary 生字

deploy

Verb動詞

部署;調遣(軍隊或資源)

EN

The company decided to deploy extra staff to handle the busy holiday season.

中

公司決定調遣額外人手去應付繁忙嘅假期。

infrastructure

Noun名詞

基礎設施(如交通、電力、通訊系統)

EN

The government is planning 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。

defensive

Adjective形容詞

防禦性的;保護的

EN

It is important to take a defensive approach when investing your savings to avoid unnecessary risks.

中

投資積蓄時採取防禦性策略,避免不必要嘅風險係好重要嘅。

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news·
20 Oct, 12:38

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中文導讀

英國氣象局發出黃色惡劣天氣警告,預計今年首個命名風暴 Storm Austen 將會吹襲英國南部。預計陣風時速可達 60mph,對交通同戶外活動造成潛在影響。各位移英港人近日出門記得留意最新天氣預報,特別係駕駛人士同埋需要乘搭公共交通工具嘅朋友,要預留多啲時間,注意強風帶嚟嘅安全風險。

Storm Austen forecast to hit southern UK
A

Vocabulary 生字

Forecast

Noun名詞

預測、天氣預報

EN

The weather forecast says it will be sunny all weekend.

中

天氣預報話成個週末都會係晴天。

Severe

Adjective形容詞

嚴重的、劇烈的

EN

The region is suffering from a severe shortage of water.

中

呢個地區正面臨嚴重嘅食水短缺。

Gust

Noun名詞

陣風、一陣強風

EN

A sudden gust of wind blew my hat off.

中

一陣強風吹走咗我頂帽。

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news·
20 Oct, 12:00

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中文導讀

英國政府針對 Covid 疫情嘅調查報告出爐,指出當局當初未有妥善建議護老院隔離由醫院轉介嘅病人,導致病毒喺院舍內迅速蔓延,情況猶如野火燎原。呢份報告揭示咗政府喺決策上嘅重大失誤,令唔少長者暴露於極高風險之中,亦反映咗當時公共衛生政策嘅嚴重漏洞,對往後嘅防疫措施有深遠影響。

UK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry finds
A

Vocabulary 生字

Discharge

Verb動詞

准許出院;釋放

EN

The doctor will discharge the patient once their condition is stable.

中

醫生會喺病人情況穩定後准許佢哋出院。

Oversight

Noun名詞

疏忽;失誤

EN

It was a simple oversight, but it caused a lot of trouble for the team.

中

呢個只係一個簡單嘅疏忽,但就為團隊帶嚟唔少麻煩。

Spread

Verb動詞

蔓延;傳播

EN

The news of the event spread quickly throughout the local community.

中

呢件事嘅消息喺社區入面迅速傳開。

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sport·
20 Oct, 11:00

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中文導讀

England 女子欖球隊 Red Roses 近期結束咗長達四年嘅不敗紀錄,喺 Canada 手上吞下敗仗。雖然連勝紀錄告終,但隊伍反而覺得卸下心理包袱,變得更加「Freer」。呢種挫折對佢哋嚟講未必係壞事,反而係一個重新調整嘅契機,令佢哋可以喺未來賽事以更強姿態回歸,繼續喺國際體壇爭取佳績。

‘Freer’ Red Roses resolve to come back stronger after Canada end epic run
A

Vocabulary 生字

liberating

Adjective形容詞

令人感到解脫的、釋放的

EN

It was so liberating to finally quit my stressful job and start my own business.

中

終於辭去壓力巨大嘅工作並開始自己嘅生意,感覺真係好解脫。

preserve

Verb動詞

維護、保存、保持

EN

We should try our best to preserve the natural beauty of this local park.

中

我哋應該盡力去維護呢個公園嘅自然美景。

resolve

Noun名詞

決心、堅定的信念

EN

Her resolve to learn a new language this year is truly impressive.

中

佢今年要學識一門新語言嘅決心真係令人印象深刻。

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money·
20 Oct, 10:42

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中文導讀

英國政府正考慮推出 Your First Home 計劃,旨在協助首次置業人士購買新落成嘅住宅。目前官方正進行市場諮詢,希望了解有意買樓嘅市民對呢項政策嘅睇法。對於打算喺 England 定居並準備置業嘅港人嚟講,呢個計劃可能提供額外支援,值得密切留意政策細節,睇吓自己係咪符合申請資格,從而減輕置業負擔。

Are you a first-time buyer in England? Would the government’s Your First Home scheme help you?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Scheme

Noun名詞

計劃、方案,通常指政府或機構推出嘅系統性安排

EN

The local council has introduced a new recycling scheme for all residents.

中

地方議會為所有居民推出咗一項新嘅回收計劃。

New-build

Adjective形容詞

新建成嘅,常用於形容剛落成嘅樓宇或房屋

EN

We are looking for a modern new-build apartment with good energy efficiency.

中

我哋正喺度搵緊一間節能效果良好嘅現代化新建公寓。

First-time buyer

Noun phrase名詞短語

首次置業人士,指從未擁有過物業嘅買家

EN

Many banks offer special mortgage rates for a first-time buyer.

中

好多銀行都會為首次置業人士提供特別嘅按揭利率。

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sport·
20 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

NBA 新賽季即將開鑼,體育界焦點集中喺 New York Knicks 係咪可以衛冕,以及 LeBron James 喺職業生涯後期嘅角色轉變。各路專家紛紛預測邊支球隊有力挑戰冠軍寶座,同時關注邊位年輕球員有望喺今季脫穎而出,成為新一代超級巨星。對於鍾意睇波嘅移英港人嚟講,呢份預測分析係了解新賽季格局嘅最佳入門。

NBA 2026-27 season predictions: A Knicks repeat and LeBron’s villain arc
A

Vocabulary 生字

verdict

Noun名詞

判決、定論或意見

EN

The committee has yet to reach a final verdict on the new policy.

中

委員會尚未對新政策達成最終定論。

thwart

Verb動詞

阻撓、挫敗

EN

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

中

大雨阻撓了我們在公園野餐的計劃。

leap

Noun名詞

躍進、飛躍性的進步

EN

Taking this job was a huge leap in her professional career.

中

接受這份工作是她職業生涯中的一大躍進。

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news·
20 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

Aberfan 災難發生至今快將 60 年,當地居民依然致力保存呢段傷痛歷史。當年礦渣堆崩塌奪去無數生命,至今威爾斯地區仍有數以千計嘅礦渣堆潛在風險,令居民擔心歷史重演。呢篇報道探討社區點樣喺記憶逐漸模糊嘅情況下,爭取公義並確保後代唔會忘記呢場悲劇,同時警惕政府正視環境安全隱患,避免類似慘劇再次發生。

‘I survived for a reason’: Aberfan fights to preserve memory of disaster 60 years on
A

Vocabulary 生字

preserve

Verb動詞

保存、維護

EN

It is important to preserve old buildings to maintain the character of the neighborhood.

中

保存舊建築對於維護社區特色非常重要。

threat

Noun名詞

威脅、危險

EN

Severe weather poses a serious threat to the safety of commuters.

中

惡劣天氣對通勤者的安全構成嚴重威脅。

legacy

Noun名詞

遺產、留給後世的事物

EN

She wants her legacy to be one of kindness and community service.

中

她希望留給後世的是善良與服務社區的精神。

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politics·
20 Oct, 09:55

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中文導讀

英國綠黨前共同領袖 Adrian Ramsay 近日公開呼籲黨內地方議會小組,應該拒絕一項關於 Zionism 嘅動議。Adrian Ramsay 認為呢項動議會分散議會對民生議題嘅注意力,並建議議員喺處理地方事務時,應盡量維持現有嘅政治聯盟,避免因為外交爭議影響地方施政效率,呢個立場反映出英國政壇喺處理國際議題與地方治理之間嘅矛盾。

Ex-Greens co-leader urges council groups to reject Zionism policy
A

Vocabulary 生字

distraction

Noun名詞

分心嘅事;令人分心嘅事物

EN

I usually turn off my phone while working to avoid any distraction.

中

我工作時通常會熄電話,以防分心。

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。

coalition

Noun名詞

聯盟;聯合

EN

The two companies formed a coalition to develop new technology together.

中

呢兩間公司組成咗聯盟,一齊開發新技術。

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news·
20 Oct, 08:27

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中文導讀

英國財政大臣 Rachel Reeves 嘅副手 Healey 近日表明,唔會喺即將公佈嘅財政預算案入面調高資本增值稅。雖然內閣入面有唔少聲音要求加稅,但 Healey 擔心咁樣做反而會令庫房稅收減少,最終得不償失。呢個決定反映政府喺平衡公共財政同經濟增長之間,依然存在唔少分歧,移英港人如果持有資產或投資,建議密切留意預算案對稅務環境嘅影響。

Healey to reject calls to raise capital gains tax in budget
A

Vocabulary 生字

Capital gains

Noun名詞

資本增值(指資產如股票或物業賣出時所賺取嘅利潤)

EN

You should consult a financial advisor about the tax implications of your capital gains.

中

你應該就你資本增值所涉及嘅稅務問題諮詢財務顧問。

Treasury

Noun名詞

庫房;財政部(指管理國家財政嘅部門)

EN

The government is trying to find new ways to boost the national treasury.

中

政府正嘗試搵新方法去增加國家庫房收入。

Ultimately

Adverb副詞

最終;歸根結底

EN

Hard work will ultimately lead to success in your career.

中

努力工作最終會令你喺事業上取得成功。

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football·
20 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

前 Manchester United 球星 Dwight Yorke 近日接受訪問,強調自己唔再係當年嗰位球員,而係一位具備豐富經驗嘅專業領隊。面對 Ghana 國家隊可能發出嘅邀請,Dwight Yorke 展現出強大自信,認為自己嘅履歷足以證明實力,唔應該再被外界單純視為「前球員轉型」,而係一位準備好迎接挑戰嘅職業足球管理人才。

Dwight Yorke: ‘I’m not a kid trying to get into management – I’m a manager’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Management

Noun名詞

管理層;管理工作

EN

The new management has decided to change the company's working hours.

中

新管理層決定更改公司嘅工作時間。

CV

Noun名詞

履歷表

EN

Make sure to highlight your relevant skills when you update your CV.

中

更新履歷表嗰陣,記得要突出你相關嘅技能。

Call for

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

要求;召喚;需要

EN

This situation calls for immediate action to prevent further problems.

中

呢個情況需要即時採取行動,以防止問題進一步惡化。

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football·
20 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

Villarreal 嘅 Iñigo Pérez 曾經因為工作簽證問題,無緣喺 Bournemouth 與 Andoni Iraola 共事。今次兩人喺 Champions League 賽場重逢,由昔日嘅師徒關係變成對手。呢場波唔單止係戰術比拼,更係兩人多年後嘅情感交匯,對於關注歐洲足球嘅移英港人嚟講,絕對係一場充滿故事性嘅焦點賽事。

Villarreal’s Iñigo Pérez ready to meet Iraola again in test of old bond
A

Vocabulary 生字

permit

Noun名詞

許可證、執照

EN

You need to apply for a parking permit to leave your car in this area.

中

你需要申請泊車許可證,先可以將車泊喺呢個區域。

bond

Noun名詞

聯繫、關係、紐帶

EN

They formed a strong bond after working together for many years.

中

佢哋共事多年後,建立咗深厚嘅聯繫。

face to face

Adverbial phrase副詞短語

面對面地

EN

It is much better to discuss this issue face to face rather than sending emails.

中

面對面討論呢件事,好過發電郵溝通。

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money·
20 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

唔少 Vinted 用戶近日投訴,指平台嘅自動化系統喺處理交易糾紛時過於武斷,導致賣家帳戶無故被封鎖。由於呢類系統缺乏透明度,用戶往往投訴無門,難以提出申訴。對於喺英國經營二手買賣嘅港人嚟講,呢件事反映咗依賴大型網上平台嘅風險,一旦帳戶被鎖,隨時會影響個人信譽同資金流動,值得大家留意平台嘅條款同風險管理。

‘No real sense of appeal’: Vinted sellers complain of unfair account ‘bans’
A

Vocabulary 生字

Automated

Adjective形容詞

自動化的;機械化的

EN

The library uses an automated system to track borrowed books.

中

圖書館使用自動化系統嚟追蹤借出嘅書。

Unfair

Adjective形容詞

不公平的;不公正的

EN

It feels unfair that some employees have to work longer hours for the same pay.

中

覺得有啲員工要攞同樣人工但做更長工時,係好唔公平。

Appeal

Noun名詞

申訴;上訴;請求

EN

You can lodge a formal appeal if you are unhappy with the decision.

中

如果你對呢個決定唔滿意,你可以提出正式申訴。

The Guardian
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20 Oct, 05:40

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中文導讀

Football Australia 主席 Anter Isaac 近日公開力撐 Fifa 主席 Gianni Infantino 嘅領導方針。面對外界對 Fifa 推動世界盃私有化計劃嘅爭議,Anter Isaac 認為呢啲只係組織發展過程中必然會經歷嘅「成長痛」。呢次表態反映出部分成員國對 Fifa 現行改革方向持正面態度,即使面對外界質疑,依然選擇與 Fifa 管理層保持一致,呢種取態對於未來國際足壇嘅管治模式有深遠影響。

Football Australia chair Anter Isaac dismisses recent Fifa ructions as ‘growing pains’
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Vocabulary 生字

dismiss

Verb動詞

不予理會;認為不重要;摒棄

EN

The manager dismissed my concerns about the project deadline.

中

經理對我關於項目截止日期嘅擔憂不予理會。

controversial

Adjective形容詞

有爭議的;引起爭論的

EN

The new policy on waste collection has been quite controversial among local residents.

中

呢項關於垃圾收集嘅新政策喺當地居民之間引起咗唔少爭議。

privatisation

Noun名詞

私有化

EN

There is an ongoing debate regarding the privatisation of public transport services.

中

關於公共交通服務私有化嘅討論一直持續緊。