Sat, Oct 24· 10月24日

35 stories · 105 new vocabulary words

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 23:52

Kimi Antonelli seizes F1 US GP pole and chance to seal first world title

Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position for the US Grand Prix with a hugely impressive lap at the Circuit of the Americas as he closes in on a first world title

中文導讀

賽車新星 Kimi Antonelli 喺 Circuit of the Americas 嘅 US Grand Prix 排位賽表現亮眼,成功奪得桿位。呢場勝利唔單止展現佢嘅頂尖駕駛技術,更令佢距離個人首個世界冠軍寶座邁進一大步。對於關注賽車運動嘅移英港人嚟講,Kimi Antonelli 呢位年輕車手嘅崛起絕對值得留意,佢正逐步確立自己喺 F1 賽壇嘅地位。

Kimi Antonelli seizes F1 US GP pole and chance to seal first world title
A

Vocabulary 生字

seize

Verb動詞

奪取、把握(機會)

EN

You should seize every opportunity to improve your language skills.

中

你應該把握每一個提升語言能力嘅機會。

impressive

Adjective形容詞

令人印象深刻的、了不起的

EN

The candidate gave an impressive presentation during the job interview.

中

嗰位候選人喺求職面試期間做咗一個令人印象深刻嘅簡報。

close in on

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

接近、逼近(目標)

EN

The team is closing in on their sales target for this quarter.

中

團隊正逼近今季嘅銷售目標。

The Guardian
news·
24 Oct, 22:30

Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth

Chancellor will build on Burnham’s promise that local leaders in England will no longer have to ‘come cap in hand to Westminster’

中文導讀

Chancellor Rachel Reeves 即將發表嘅財政預算案,重點係推動權力下放(devolution)。政府計劃畀地方領袖更多財政自主權,唔使再好似以前咁樣事事都要向 Westminster 請示。呢個轉變旨在透過賦權地方政府,刺激英國各地經濟增長,對於移英港人嚟講,可以留意未來居住地區嘅市政發展同資源分配會唔會有新變化。

Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth
A

Vocabulary 生字

Devolution

Noun名詞

權力下放;將中央政府嘅權力轉移畀地方政府

EN

The government is considering the devolution of more powers to local councils to improve public services.

中

政府正考慮將更多權力下放畀地方議會,以改善公共服務。

Boost

Verb動詞

推動;促進;提升

EN

Regular exercise can help boost your energy levels throughout the day.

中

恆常運動有助於提升你全日嘅能量水平。

Cap in hand

Idiom成語

卑躬屈膝地請求(通常指請求金錢或幫助)

EN

I don't want to go cap in hand to my parents every time I run out of money.

中

我唔想每次用晒啲錢,都要卑躬屈膝咁去問父母攞。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 21:59

Glitch in Chelsea’s coding costs Alonso while resurgent Spurs are all systems go

Chelsea’s set-piece coach broke the game open with his unique corner routines, but a goalkeeping error from Mike Penders ruined the plan

中文導讀

Chelsea 近期嘅戰術佈局原本相當成功,特別係喺死球戰術上展現出獨特嘅創造力,成功為球隊製造優勢。可惜 Mike Penders 喺門前出現關鍵失誤,令整套部署功虧一簣。與此同時,Spurs 表現強勢,狀態大勇,顯示出球隊喺進攻體系上已經運作順暢,展現出極高嘅競爭力,值得球迷留意佢哋之後嘅走勢。

Glitch in Chelsea’s coding costs Alonso while resurgent Spurs are all systems go
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Vocabulary 生字

glitch

Noun名詞

小故障、小毛病、技術性失誤

EN

There was a minor glitch in the computer system, so I had to restart it.

中

電腦系統出現咗個小故障,所以我唯有重新啟動佢。

resurgent

Adjective形容詞

復甦的、捲土重來的、重新興起的

EN

The resurgent company is now hiring more staff after a difficult year.

中

呢間公司喺經歷艱難嘅一年後,目前正處於復甦階段,開始招聘更多員工。

routine

Noun名詞

慣例、例行公事、固定程序

EN

I try to stick to a healthy morning routine to stay energetic throughout the day.

中

我嘗試堅持健康嘅晨間慣例,令自己全日都保持活力。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 21:19

Alonso urges Cole Palmer ‘to learn’ from red card in Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs

The Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said that Cole Palmer must learn from his red card during the shock 2-0 Premier League defeat to Tottenham at Stamford Bridge

中文導讀

Chelsea 喺 Stamford Bridge 以 0-2 不敵 Tottenham,表現令人失望。Chelsea 主帥 Xabi Alonso 對 Cole Palmer 喺比賽中領紅牌被逐感到不滿,直言 Cole Palmer 必須從中汲取教訓,改善紀律問題。對於移英港人嚟講,呢場賽事反映咗球隊喺關鍵時刻嘅情緒管理,以及領隊對年輕球員喺高壓環境下成長嘅期望,係關注英超球隊動態嘅重要一課。

Alonso urges Cole Palmer ‘to learn’ from red card in Chelsea’s defeat to Spurs
A

Vocabulary 生字

Urge

Verb動詞

強烈建議、力勸、敦促

EN

The teacher urged the students to start revising for their final exams early.

中

老師敦促學生儘早開始為期末考試複習。

Defeat

Noun名詞

失敗、敗仗

EN

It was a bitter defeat, but the team promised to come back stronger next season.

中

這是一場慘痛的失敗,但球隊承諾下個賽季會變得更強。

Shock

Adjective形容詞

令人震驚的、意外的

EN

The company announced a shock closure of its local branch yesterday.

中

公司昨日宣佈了當地分部令人震驚的倒閉消息。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 20:00

Why Stanley Matthews’ Ballon d’Or triumph echoes down the years for Harry Kane

In 1956, the Blackpool great was recognised for his force of individual will, the very thing that makes the Bayern and England striker the standout candiate

中文導讀

Stanley Matthews 喺 1956 年拎到 Ballon d’Or,唔單止係個人榮譽,更象徵一種堅持到底嘅意志。近期外界將呢種精神同 Harry Kane 比較,認為佢喺 Bayern 同 England 嘅表現,正正體現咗嗰種追求卓越嘅個人意志。呢篇報道探討體壇傳奇點樣影響後輩,解釋點解 Harry Kane 成為咗當今球壇爭奪殊榮嘅大熱門,亦反映咗足球界對球員個人貢獻嘅高度重視。

Why Stanley Matthews’ Ballon d’Or triumph echoes down the years for Harry Kane
A

Vocabulary 生字

triumph

Noun名詞

巨大的成功、勝利或成就

EN

Winning the championship was a great triumph for the young team.

中

贏得冠軍對呢支年輕球隊嚟講係一個巨大嘅成就。

standout

Adjective形容詞

傑出的、顯眼的、出眾的

EN

She was the standout performer in the school play this year.

中

佢係今年學校話劇入面表現最出眾嘅演員。

echo

Verb動詞

迴響、重現、反映(某種觀點或歷史)

EN

His speech echoed the concerns of many local residents.

中

佢嘅演講反映咗好多當地居民嘅憂慮。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 20:00

Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa

Crushing defeat in second Test raises fresh questions about visitors’ fragile batting lineup before Cape Town decider

中文導讀

Australia 喺近期嘅 Test cricket 系列賽表現唔理想,尤其喺 South Africa 嘅第二場賽事慘敗,令球隊嘅 batting lineup 備受質疑。隨住 Cape Town 嘅決勝局即將展開,球隊陣容調整成為焦點。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類體育新聞反映咗職業運動喺面對壓力時,如何透過陣容變動嚟尋求轉機,係了解當地體育文化同評論風格嘅好機會。

Winds of change are coming for Australia as selection storm brews in South Africa
A

Vocabulary 生字

fragile

Adjective形容詞

脆弱的、易碎的

EN

The glass vase is very fragile, so please handle it with care.

中

個玻璃花瓶好脆弱,請小心處理。

decider

Noun名詞

決勝局、決定勝負的比賽

EN

The final match of the tournament will be the decider for the championship title.

中

呢場錦標賽嘅最後一場比賽將會係爭奪冠軍嘅決勝局。

brews

Verb動詞

醞釀(指風暴、麻煩或事件即將發生)

EN

There is a storm brewing, so we should probably head back home now.

中

風暴就快嚟喇,我哋應該而家返屋企。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 19:32

Tottenham stun Chelsea for second league win in a week as Cole Palmer is sent off

Tottenham outplayed Chelsea and took the lead through a Mike Penders own goal before Mathys Tel made sure of the points in their impressive 2-0 win

中文導讀

Tottenham 近期表現強勢,喺對陣 Chelsea 嘅賽事中,憑藉 Mike Penders 嘅烏龍球先開紀錄,隨後 Mathys Tel 再入一球鎖定勝局。Chelsea 喺比賽中顯得被動,加上 Cole Palmer 被逐離場,最終以 0-2 落敗。呢場勝仗係 Tottenham 一星期內取得嘅第二場聯賽勝利,反映球隊狀態正處於上升期,戰術執行力相當出色,值得球迷留意佢哋之後嘅走勢。

Tottenham stun Chelsea for second league win in a week as Cole Palmer is sent off
A

Vocabulary 生字

stun

Verb動詞

使震驚、使目瞪口呆

EN

The sudden announcement of the store closure stunned the local community.

中

商店突然宣佈結業,令當地社區感到震驚。

outplay

Verb動詞

在比賽中表現勝過對方、技高一籌

EN

Our team was completely outplayed by the opponents in the second half.

中

下半場我們球隊在表現上完全被對手比下去了。

impressive

Adjective形容詞

令人印象深刻的、了不起的

EN

She has made impressive progress in learning the language within just a few months.

中

她在短短幾個月內學習這門語言的進度非常驚人。

The Guardian
news·
24 Oct, 19:10

Manhunt under way to find prisoner who absconded from medical facility

Met police say Anthony Lloyd, 38, was last seen on Friday in south London, and ‘poses a risk to himself and the public’

中文導讀

Met police 正全力搜捕 38 歲囚犯 Anthony Lloyd。佢近日喺 south London 嘅醫療設施逃脫,警方指佢對公眾及自身安全構成風險。由於 Anthony Lloyd 仍然在逃,居住喺附近嘅居民務必提高警覺,留意警方發布嘅最新消息,若果發現任何可疑蹤跡,應即時聯絡執法部門,切勿自行採取行動。

Manhunt under way to find prisoner who absconded from medical facility
A

Vocabulary 生字

abscond

Verb動詞

潛逃;逃走(通常指未經許可離開受監管嘅地方)

EN

The suspect decided to abscond while he was out on bail.

中

嗰名疑犯決定喺保釋期間潛逃。

manhunt

Noun名詞

搜捕行動;追捕

EN

A massive manhunt was launched after the prisoner escaped from the facility.

中

嗰名囚犯由設施逃脫後,當局隨即展開大規模搜捕行動。

pose a risk

Phrase片語

構成風險;帶來危險

EN

Old electrical wiring in the house may pose a risk of fire.

中

屋入面嘅舊電線可能會構成火災風險。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 19:05

Burnley sack Nicky Hayen after Lincoln rout leaves them in bottom three

Nicky Hayen has left Burnley after only 14 games in charge after a 4-1 defeat at Lincoln left a team expected to challenge for promotion in relegation danger

中文導讀

Burnley 近期表現持續低迷,喺輸畀 Lincoln 之後跌入降班區,球會管理層決定解僱領隊 Nicky Hayen。Nicky Hayen 上任僅 14 場賽事,原本球隊目標係爭取升班,依家成績未如理想,管理層唯有換帥止血,希望盡快扭轉頹勢,避免球隊陷入更深嘅降班危機。

Burnley sack Nicky Hayen after Lincoln rout leaves them in bottom three
A

Vocabulary 生字

sack

Verb動詞

解僱、炒魷魚

EN

The company decided to sack the manager due to his poor performance.

中

公司因為經理表現欠佳而決定將佢解僱。

promotion

Noun名詞

升職、晉升

EN

She is working hard in hopes of getting a promotion by the end of the year.

中

佢好努力工作,希望喺年底前獲得升職。

relegation

Noun名詞

降級、降班

EN

The team is fighting hard to avoid relegation to a lower league this season.

中

球隊今季正努力作戰,以避免降級到較低嘅聯賽。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 17:27

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

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中文導讀

Leicester 喺呢場 Premiership 賽事展現強大後勁,半場落後 3-7 嘅情況下,下半場連入 4 個 tries,最終以 28-7 反勝 Northampton。Steward 嘅出色表現係球隊逆轉嘅關鍵。對於鍾意睇欖球嘅移英港人嚟講,呢場波充分體現咗 Leicester 點樣喺劣勢下調整戰術,係近期相當精彩嘅賽事。

Tigers turn on the style in second half as Steward caps mauling of Northampton
A

Vocabulary 生字

interval

Noun名詞

中場休息;間隔

EN

We can grab a coffee during the interval of the play.

中

我哋可以喺劇目中場休息嗰陣去買杯咖啡。

overturn

Verb動詞

推翻;扭轉(局面)

EN

The team managed to overturn the deficit and win the match in the final minutes.

中

嗰隊波喺最後幾分鐘成功扭轉劣勢,贏咗場波。

deficit

Noun名詞

赤字;虧損;劣勢

EN

The company is trying to reduce its financial deficit by cutting unnecessary costs.

中

間公司正嘗試透過削減不必要嘅開支嚟減少財政赤字。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 17:03

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺主場以 2-0 擊敗 Everton,憑藉 Ezri Konsa 同埋 Gabriel Magalhães 嘅入球全取三分。呢場勝仗對 Arsenal 嚟講非常關鍵,令佢哋喺積分榜上追平 Manchester City,繼續保持爭標希望。對於移英港人球迷嚟講,英超賽事節奏緊湊,呢場賽果絕對係近期爭冠形勢嘅重要轉捩點。

Clinical Arsenal earn precious win against Everton thanks to Konsa and Gabriel
A

Vocabulary 生字

precious

Adjective形容詞

珍貴的、寶貴的

EN

I spent some precious time with my family over the weekend.

中

我喺週末同屋企人度過咗一段寶貴嘅時光。

level

Adjective形容詞

平手的、同等的

EN

The two candidates are currently level in the opinion polls.

中

兩位候選人目前喺民意調查中打成平手。

clinical

Adjective形容詞

冷靜精準的、有效率的

EN

The chef demonstrated a clinical approach to preparing the ingredients.

中

廚師喺準備食材時展現出冷靜精準嘅手法。

The Guardian
football·
24 Oct, 16:16

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中文導讀

Chelsea 主帥 Enzo Maresca 近期公開力撐球員 Marc Guéhi,儘管呢位後衛喺過去兩場英超賽事表現失準,直接導致球隊失掉三球。與此同時,Aston Villa 成功擊敗 Manchester City,令後者開季全勝紀錄告終。對於球迷嚟講,球隊防線嘅穩定性同埋強隊之間嘅競爭格局,將會係未來賽事嘅重要觀察點。

Maresca ‘not worried’ by Guéhi’s gaffes as Aston Villa end City’s flawless start
A

Vocabulary 生字

flawless

Adjective形容詞

完美無瑕的;無懈可擊的

EN

The candidate gave a flawless performance during the final job interview.

中

那位候選人在最後的面試中表現得完美無瑕。

gaffe

Noun名詞

失禮;失誤;過失

EN

He made a social gaffe by forgetting his host's name at the dinner party.

中

他在晚宴上忘記了主人的名字,犯下了一個社交失誤。

concerned

Adjective形容詞

擔心的;掛慮的

EN

I am concerned about the rising cost of living in this city.

中

我很擔心這座城市不斷上漲的生活成本。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 16:03

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中文導讀

英國財政大臣 Rachel Reeves 喺最新財政預算案中,撥出 700 萬英鎊支持北部地區申辦奧運嘅可行性研究。呢項由當地市長同運動員推動嘅計劃,旨在透過大型體育盛事帶動北部經濟發展。雖然距離 2040 年代仲有一段時間,但政府願意注資研究,反映當局有意透過基建同體育項目,平衡英國各地嘅經濟資源分配,對移英港人嚟講,亦係留意北部城市發展潛力嘅一個指標。

Northern Olympics campaign to get £7m in Healey’s budget
A

Vocabulary 生字

Feasibility

Noun名詞

可行性;可能性

EN

We need to conduct a feasibility study before deciding whether to open a new branch.

中

喺決定係咪開設新分店之前,我哋需要進行一項可行性研究。

Bid

Noun名詞

爭取;投標;申辦

EN

The city launched a successful bid to host the international technology conference next year.

中

呢個城市成功爭取到主辦出年嘅國際科技會議。

Allocate

Verb動詞

撥出;分配;分派

EN

The company decided to allocate more funds to the marketing department this quarter.

中

公司決定喺呢個季度撥出更多資金畀市場部。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 16:01

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中文導讀

MLB World Series 決賽隊伍出爐,兩隊常規賽表現最好嘅球隊,偏偏係全聯盟支出最少嘅球隊。呢個現象反映棒球界嘅財政結構出現嚴重失衡,雖然呢兩隊以「低成本、高效率」殺入決賽,但業界擔心長遠嚟講,貧富懸殊會令呢項運動嘅競爭力同未來發展受到威脅。

The World Series of the have-nots is here. But baseball’s money problem isn’t going away
A

Vocabulary 生字

unlikely

Adjective形容詞

未必會發生嘅、出人意料嘅

EN

It is unlikely that it will rain today, so you can leave your umbrella at home.

中

今日應該唔會落雨,你可以將把遮留喺屋企。

regular-season

Noun名詞

常規賽(指職業運動聯賽中,季後賽前嘅正式比賽階段)

EN

The team performed consistently throughout the regular-season to secure a spot in the playoffs.

中

嗰支球隊喺成個常規賽表現穩定,成功攞到季後賽資格。

imbalance

Noun名詞

不平衡、失調

EN

The economic imbalance between the two regions has caused many people to move for better job opportunities.

中

兩個地區之間嘅經濟不平衡,導致好多人為咗搵更好嘅工作機會而搬遷。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 15:06

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中文導讀

美國體操新星 Fred Richard 近日喺世界體操錦標賽嘅自由體操項目奪得金牌,呢個係佢職業生涯首個世界冠軍頭銜。雖然英國選手 Jake Jarman 表現出色,但最終仍以些微差距屈居亞軍。賽事期間,體操傳奇 Simone Biles 亦有現身觀眾席觀戰,令呢場賽事備受關注,亦反映出美國體操界新一代選手嘅崛起,絕對值得體育迷留意。

Rising US star Fred Richard wins first world gymnastics title with floor gold
A

Vocabulary 生字

Claim

Verb動詞

奪得、取得(獎項或勝利)

EN

The athlete managed to claim the top prize after months of intensive training.

中

經過幾個月嘅密集訓練,呢位運動員成功奪得最高獎項。

Finish

Verb動詞

以某種名次或狀態完成比賽

EN

She finished second in the marathon despite the rainy weather.

中

儘管落緊雨,佢依然以第二名完成馬拉松。

Stands

Noun名詞

(體育場嘅)觀眾席

EN

The fans in the stands cheered loudly when the home team scored a goal.

中

當主隊入球嗰陣,觀眾席上嘅球迷大聲歡呼。

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football·
24 Oct, 14:59

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中文導讀

Arsenal 喺 North London derby 以 2-1 反勝 Tottenham,終於攞到今季 WSL 首場勝仗。對於領隊 Jonas Eidevall 嚟講,呢場勝利極為關鍵,因為球隊開季表現一直未如理想,承受唔少壓力。Alessia Russo 喺關鍵時刻挺身而出入波,成功幫球隊扭轉劣勢,亦令 Arsenal 嘅爭標之路重現曙光,對球隊士氣有重大幫助。

Relief for Slegers as Russo rescues Arsenal against Tottenham in WSL
A

Vocabulary 生字

Relief

Noun名詞

鬆一口氣、寬慰

EN

It was a great relief to find my lost keys in the kitchen.

中

喺廚房搵返唔見咗嘅鎖匙,真係令我鬆咗一口氣。

Rescue

Verb動詞

拯救、解救

EN

The fire department managed to rescue the cat from the tree.

中

消防員成功將隻貓由樹上面救返落嚟。

Crucial

Adjective形容詞

關鍵的、至關重要的

EN

Communication is crucial for a successful team project.

中

溝通對於一個成功嘅團隊項目嚟講係至關重要。

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football·
24 Oct, 14:33

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中文導讀

Manchester City 今季聯賽不敗紀錄終於告終。Aston Villa 喺 Nicolas Jackson 梅開二度嘅帶領下,以 2-1 擊敗 Manchester City。呢場勝仗對於 Aston Villa 嚟講極具意義,因為佢哋成功打破對手今季喺聯賽嘅強勢,亦令積分榜形勢出現微妙變化,證明咗英超賽場上任何球隊都有機會爆冷取勝,競爭相當激烈。

Aston Villa and Jackson end Manchester City’s perfect run with stunning win
A

Vocabulary 生字

Stunning

Adjective形容詞

極好的、令人震驚的,常用於形容表現出色或景色優美

EN

The view from the top of the hill is absolutely stunning.

中

從山頂望落去嘅景色真係靚到令人驚嘆。

Drop

Verb動詞

失去、丟失(分數或機會)

EN

We cannot afford to drop any more marks if we want to pass the exam.

中

如果我哋想合格,就唔可以再失分喇。

Perfect

Adjective形容詞

完美的、無瑕疵的

EN

It is the perfect time to start planning your summer holiday.

中

依家係計劃暑假旅行嘅最佳時機。

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sport·
24 Oct, 14:07

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中文導讀

美國滑雪運動員 Paula Moltzan 喺最近嘅世界盃賽事中,憑住第二輪嘅出色表現,以 0.01 秒之微險勝 Albania 代表 Lara Colturi,成功奪得個人生涯首個世界盃冠軍。呢場賽事競爭極度激烈,Paula Moltzan 賽後形容呢個勝利好似童話故事咁夢幻,充分展現咗頂尖運動員喺極限壓力下嘅心理質素同技術水平。

‘It feels like a fairy tale’: American Paula Moltzan wins first World Cup race by 0.01sec
A

Vocabulary 生字

stunning

Adjective形容詞

極好的、令人驚嘆的

EN

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

中

從山頂望落去嘅景色簡直令人驚嘆。

maiden

Adjective形容詞

首次的、初次的

EN

The company is celebrating the maiden voyage of its new cruise ship.

中

間公司正慶祝佢哋新郵輪嘅首航。

edge

Verb動詞

險勝、以微弱優勢勝出

EN

Our team managed to edge out the opponents in the final minute of the game.

中

我哋隊波喺比賽最後一分鐘成功險勝對手。

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news·
24 Oct, 13:52

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中文導讀

Met Police 最近承認,曾經向 Duchess of Sussex 提供關於其父親 Thomas Markle Sr 涉嫌違法行為嘅資訊。雖然 Met Police 確認有處理相關資料,但亦承認當時並無將呢啲指控轉交畀其他警區跟進。呢件事反映出英國警方喺處理公眾人物相關投訴時,內部資訊傳遞同程序嘅透明度,引起公眾對警方處理手法嘅關注。

Met police confirm giving Duchess of Sussex letter about father’s alleged offending
A

Vocabulary 生字

Allegation

Noun名詞

指控;聲稱(指未經證實嘅指控)

EN

The company is investigating the serious allegation of misconduct made by an employee.

中

公司正喺度調查一名員工所提出嘅嚴重行為不當指控。

Offending

Noun名詞

犯罪行為;違法行為

EN

The local council is working to reduce anti-social offending in the neighbourhood.

中

地方議會正致力於減少社區內嘅反社會違法行為。

Pass on

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

傳遞;轉交(資訊或物件)

EN

Please pass on this message to your manager as soon as possible.

中

請盡快將呢個訊息轉交畀你嘅經理。

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football·
24 Oct, 12:30

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中文導讀

Chelsea 同 Tottenham Hotspur 呢場大戰係英超焦點,唔少球迷都想知道點樣透過電視或者網上平台收睇直播。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類賽事係融入當地文化嘅好機會。呢篇報道整理咗開賽時間同埋各種收睇渠道,方便大家喺屋企或者去 Pub 睇波嗰陣,可以輕鬆搵到直播連結,唔使錯過任何精彩入球。

Premier League today: How to watch Chelsea v Spurs, TV channels & live stream Saturday 24 October
A

Vocabulary 生字

fare

Verb動詞

表現如何;進展如何

EN

How did you fare in your job interview yesterday?

中

你噚日個見工面試表現成點?

kick-off

Noun名詞

開球;活動開始

EN

The project kick-off is scheduled for next Monday morning.

中

個項目預計喺下個星期一朝早正式啟動。

option

Noun名詞

選擇;選項

EN

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

中

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜同泰國菜。

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news·
24 Oct, 12:00

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中文導讀

有遊說團體指控 London 稅務負擔過重,數據更呈交畀 John Healey 參考。不過,有評論指出呢份報告有「揀數據」之嫌,刻意忽略咗 Paris 等主要競爭對手,令結論變得誤導。對於移英港人嚟講,呢類關於稅務嘅爭議數據往往係政治角力嘅工具,睇新聞時要留意數據來源係咪全面,唔好單憑一份報告就對生活成本下定論。

Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data
A

Vocabulary 生字

cherry-pick

Verb動詞

挑選最有利的數據或例子,以支持自己的觀點,而忽略其他不利的資訊

EN

You cannot cherry-pick the facts that support your argument while ignoring the rest.

中

你唔可以只係挑選支持你論點嘅事實,而忽略其他部分。

misleading

Adjective形容詞

誤導的;令人產生錯誤印象的

EN

The advertisement was highly misleading about the actual cost of the service.

中

嗰個廣告喺服務嘅實際收費方面極具誤導性。

rival

Noun名詞

競爭對手;對手

EN

The two companies have been fierce rivals in the technology market for years.

中

呢兩間公司多年嚟喺科技市場一直係激烈嘅競爭對手。

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sport·
24 Oct, 11:59

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中文導讀

澳洲女子欖球代表隊 Jillaroos 喺 Rugby League World Cup 展現絕對統治力,以 78-0 大勝 England。呢場賽事反映兩隊實力懸殊,Jillaroos 成功以 15 次達陣零失分嘅戰績,向外界證明佢哋作為衛冕冠軍嘅強大競爭力,亦為賽事帶來極大震撼。

Australia crush England in women’s Rugby League World Cup statement win
A

Vocabulary 生字

Crush

Verb動詞

徹底擊敗、壓倒性勝利

EN

Our local team managed to crush their opponents in the final match of the season.

中

我哋嘅地區球隊喺季尾決賽成功以壓倒性優勢擊敗對手。

Reigning

Adjective形容詞

現任的、衛冕的

EN

The reigning champion defended her title successfully for the third year in a row.

中

呢位衛冕冠軍連續第三年成功保住佢嘅頭銜。

One-sided

Adjective形容詞

一面倒的、實力懸殊的

EN

The debate was quite one-sided, as one speaker had much more evidence than the other.

中

呢場辯論相當一面倒,因為其中一位講者比另一位擁有更多證據。

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football·
24 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

英超聯賽 Arsenal 對陣 Everton 嘅賽事即將開打,呢場波係唔少球迷關注嘅焦點。對於移英港人嚟講,想喺屋企收睇直播,就要留意轉播頻道同埋串流平台嘅安排。呢篇報道整理咗最實用嘅觀賽資訊,幫大家確保唔會錯過任何精彩入球,輕鬆掌握呢場賽事嘅直播渠道。

Premier League today: How to watch Arsenal v Everton, TV channels & live stream Saturday 24 October
A

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點。

option

Noun名詞

選擇;選項

EN

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

中

我哋今晚晚餐有幾個選擇,包括意大利菜或者日本菜。

channel

Noun名詞

電視頻道;途徑

EN

Please switch the channel to the news station so we can check the weather forecast.

中

請將頻道轉去新聞台,咁樣我哋就可以睇天氣預報。

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news·
24 Oct, 10:00

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中文導讀

John Healey 喺即將到來嘅財政預算案中面臨巨大壓力,需要證明政府有能力緩解生活成本危機。Burnham 項目嘅成敗,好大程度上取決於市場同公眾對預算案嘅反應。政府所承諾嘅『喘息空間』並非單方面嘅施捨,而係需要社會各界配合,呢次預算案將會係檢視政府經濟政策成效嘅關鍵指標,亦會影響未來政策嘅推行空間。

Can John Healey make a dent in the cost of living crisis in his first budget?
A

Vocabulary 生字

dent

Noun名詞

顯著的減少、削弱或進展(常指對困難問題的初步改善)

EN

We managed to make a dent in our monthly expenses by cooking at home more often.

中

我哋透過多啲喺屋企煮飯,成功令每月開支有所減少。

breathing space

Noun名詞

喘息空間、緩衝時間

EN

The extra week of holiday gave me some breathing space to finish my project.

中

多咗嗰個星期假期,畀咗我少少喘息空間去完成個項目。

two-way street

Noun名詞

雙向溝通、雙方都要付出努力的關係

EN

A healthy relationship is a two-way street; both people need to contribute equally.

中

一段健康嘅關係係雙向嘅,雙方都需要付出同等嘅努力。

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sport·
24 Oct, 09:54

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中文導讀

England 喺 Rugby League World Cup 以 82-0 大勝 France,呢場壓倒性勝利令佢哋仲有機會爭入準決賽。Herbie Farnworth 同 Dom Young 表現出色,各自完成 hat-trick。雖然 England 喺分組賽形勢依然被動,但呢場大勝成功提升球隊士氣,亦令佢哋喺爭奪出線資格嘅路上保持一線生機,球迷絕對唔可以錯過接下來嘅賽事發展。

England crush France by 82 points to keep Rugby League World Cup hopes alive
A

Vocabulary 生字

crush

Verb動詞

徹底擊敗、壓倒性地勝出

EN

Our local team crushed their opponents in the final match of the season.

中

我哋嘅地區球隊喺季尾決賽入面徹底擊敗對手。

maintain

Verb動詞

維持、保持

EN

It is important to maintain a healthy work-life balance when you start a new job.

中

當你開始一份新工作時,維持健康嘅工作與生活平衡好重要。

slim

Adjective形容詞

微小嘅、渺茫嘅

EN

There is only a slim chance that the train will arrive on time due to the heavy snow.

中

因為大雪嘅關係,火車準時到達嘅機會好渺茫。

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money·
24 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

英國財政大臣即將發表財政預算案,呢次係 Labour Party 上台後嘅重要經濟政策指標。由於涉及稅務調整,直接影響大家喺英國嘅荷包,無論係入息稅、資本增值稅定係遺產稅,都有機會出現變動。建議大家密切留意有關政策細節,評估對個人財務規劃嘅影響,做好應對準備,確保資產配置符合最新稅務要求。

Five key tax talking points before next week’s budget
A

Vocabulary 生字

Implication

Noun名詞

潛在影響、後果或暗示

EN

We need to consider the long-term implications of this decision before we sign the contract.

中

喺簽署合約之前,我哋需要考慮呢個決定嘅長期影響。

Unpack

Verb動詞

剖析、拆解(複雜嘅概念或資訊)

EN

The report helps to unpack the complex rules regarding property maintenance.

中

呢份報告有助於剖析關於物業維修嘅複雜規則。

Budget

Noun名詞

預算、經費

EN

I have to stick to a strict monthly budget to save enough for my holiday.

中

我必須遵守嚴格嘅每月預算,先可以儲到足夠嘅錢去度假。

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football·
24 Oct, 08:00

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中文導讀

Jose Mourinho 呢位傳奇領隊,當年曾經喺 Camp Nou 擔任 Bobby Robson 嘅翻譯,如今佢再次成為焦點。雖然佢性格變得沉穩,但依然係球壇嘅話題人物。今次佢帶領 Madrid 出戰經典嘅 El Clásico,面對老對手 Barcelona,呢場大戰唔單止係戰術博弈,更加係佢職業生涯嘅另一場重要考驗,絕對值得球迷密切留意。

Older, calmer, but still playing the hits: Mourinho and Madrid primed for clásico
A

Vocabulary 生字

primed

Adjective形容詞

準備就緒的;蓄勢待發的

EN

The team is primed for the upcoming championship match.

中

球隊已經為即將到來的冠軍賽準備就緒。

tasked with

Phrasal Verb片語動詞

被指派負責某項任務

EN

The new manager was tasked with improving the company's customer service.

中

新經理被指派負責改善公司的客戶服務。

calmer

Adjective形容詞

更冷靜的;更平靜的

EN

After years of experience, she has become a much calmer person in stressful situations.

中

經過多年經驗,她在面對壓力時已經變得冷靜得多。

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news·
24 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

英國政府早年推行嘅 Levelling Up 計劃,原意係想縮窄地區貧富差距,但最新數據顯示,大批獲批撥款嘅項目至今仍未完工。呢件事反映政府喺資源分配同執行效率上出現嚴重滯後,對於依賴呢啲基建改善生活質素嘅居民嚟講,無疑係一個失望嘅消息。作為移英港人,留意呢類政策進度,可以更清楚了解居住地區嘅發展規劃同公共資源運用情況。

Most levelling up projects still unfinished years after funding allocated
A

Vocabulary 生字

allocated

Verb動詞

分配;撥出(資金或資源)

EN

The company has allocated a specific budget for staff training this year.

中

公司今年已經為員工培訓分配咗一筆特定預算。

unfinished

Adjective形容詞

未完成的;未完工的

EN

I have some unfinished work to deal with before I can leave the office.

中

我仲有啲未完成嘅工作要處理,之後先可以離開辦公室。

equality

Noun名詞

平等

EN

The organization works hard to promote gender equality in the workplace.

中

呢個組織致力於推動職場性別平等。

The Guardian
news·
24 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

英國政府撥款 58 億英鎊推動城鎮活化計劃,目標係改善 Grimsby 等地嘅市中心環境。不過,單靠資金並唔足夠,點樣將荒廢嘅店舖轉型為社區空間,先係呢項政策成敗嘅關鍵。對於移英港人嚟講,了解呢類城鎮規劃政策,有助掌握居住地區嘅未來發展趨勢同社區配套變化。

Can a £5.8bn scheme help revive Grimsby and other town centres?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Revive

Verb動詞

復甦、使恢復生機

EN

The local council is planning to revive the old park by adding new playground equipment.

中

地方議會正計劃透過增設新遊樂設施,令舊公園恢復生機。

Boarded-up

Adjective形容詞

用木板封住的(通常指荒廢的店舖或房屋)

EN

There are many boarded-up shops in the industrial area due to the economic downturn.

中

由於經濟低迷,工業區內有許多用木板封住的店舖。

Complex

Adjective形容詞

複雜的、難處理的

EN

Applying for a mortgage can be a complex process for first-time buyers.

中

對於首次置業人士嚟講,申請按揭可能係一個複雜嘅過程。

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news·
24 Oct, 07:00

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中文導讀

近日 London 出現咗一位自稱「London’s Batman」嘅神秘人物,佢透過幫市民繳交醫院泊車罰款、派發燃料,甚至資助平價零食,試圖減輕市民生活負擔。呢種另類嘅社區支援方式引起大眾關注,反映出喺高通脹環境下,市民對於生活成本壓力嘅強烈共鳴,亦令呢位「義警」嘅動機同背景成為社會熱話。

He wants to clean up the city and banish high prices. But who is ‘London’s Batman’?
A

Vocabulary 生字

Banish

Verb動詞

驅逐、消除、徹底排除(負面事物或想法)

EN

You should try to banish all negative thoughts before you start your presentation.

中

喺你開始演講之前,應該試下消除所有負面諗法。

Crusader

Noun名詞

改革運動者、積極推動某種社會變革嘅人

EN

She is a tireless crusader for environmental protection in her local community.

中

佢係一位喺社區入面為環境保護而不懈努力嘅推動者。

Sponsor

Verb動詞

資助、贊助(活動或項目)

EN

The local company decided to sponsor the charity event to support families in need.

中

呢間本地公司決定贊助呢個慈善活動,以支援有需要嘅家庭。

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sport·
24 Oct, 06:00

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中文導讀

Larry Nassar 嘅性侵醜聞當年震驚全球體壇,亦令體操界掀起改革浪潮。不過,近期唔少體操運動員出面指控,話體育組織嘅改革進度依然太慢,未能真正保障運動員安全。呢單新聞反映出體壇內部文化根深蒂固,即使有過往嘅慘痛教訓,要徹底根除體制內嘅虐待問題,似乎仲有一段好長嘅路要走,值得大家關注體育界點樣落實監管。

The sexual assault scandal rocked gymnastics – but has pace of change in the sport been too slow?
A

Vocabulary 生字

reckoning

Noun名詞

清算;報應;對過往錯誤嘅審視

EN

The company faced a financial reckoning after years of poor management.

中

間公司喺多年管理不善後,終於面臨財務清算。

conviction

Noun名詞

定罪;判罪

EN

The suspect had a previous conviction for theft.

中

嗰位疑犯之前有過偷竊嘅定罪紀錄。

let down

Phrasal Verb短語動詞

令……失望;辜負

EN

I feel let down by the poor service at the restaurant.

中

我覺得間餐廳嘅差劣服務令我好失望。

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news·
24 Oct, 06:00

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中文導讀

英國國防大臣 John Healey 近日表示,政府將投放數以億計英鎊發展「英式」人工智能(AI),目標係加強國家安全。呢項計劃反映政府希望喺全球科技競爭中,透過自主研發 AI 技術嚟應對潛在威脅。對於移英港人嚟講,呢項政策意味住英國未來喺國防同科技領域會有新部署,值得留意相關技術發展點樣影響未來嘅就業市場同社會安全。

John Healey pledges to use budget to harness power of AI to bolster Britain’s security
A

Vocabulary 生字

pledge

Verb動詞

承諾、保證(通常指正式或公開嘅承諾)

EN

The local council has pledged to improve the quality of public parks in our area.

中

地方議會已承諾改善區內公園嘅質素。

harness

Verb動詞

利用、駕馭(資源或力量)

EN

We need to find better ways to harness solar energy for our daily household needs.

中

我哋需要搵到更好嘅方法去利用太陽能,以應付日常家居需求。

bolster

Verb動詞

加強、支持、改善

EN

Regular exercise is a great way to bolster your immune system during the winter.

中

喺冬天期間,恆常運動係加強免疫系統嘅好方法。

The Guardian
sport·
24 Oct, 05:29

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中文導讀

前 Port Adelaide AFL 球員 Daniel Stewart 近日離世,終年 37 歲。佢喺 2010 至 2013 年間曾為球隊上陣 36 場並射入 31 球。為咗悼念呢位前鋒,Port Adelaide 將會喺 2027 年球季首場主場賽事中佩戴黑色臂章。呢類紀念儀式喺澳洲體育界相當常見,反映球會對前球員嘅尊重同埋對球隊歷史嘅傳承。

Daniel Stewart, former Port Adelaide AFL player, dies aged 37
A

Vocabulary 生字

tribute

Noun名詞

致敬、悼念、稱頌

EN

The flowers left at the gate are a tribute to the late musician.

中

門口擺放嘅鮮花係對呢位已故音樂人嘅悼念。

commemorate

Verb動詞

紀念、慶祝(某人或某事)

EN

They held a small ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the building's opening.

中

佢哋舉行咗一個小型儀式嚟紀念呢座建築物開幕週年。

former

Adjective形容詞

以前的、前任的

EN

My former teacher still lives in the same neighbourhood.

中

我以前嘅老師依然住喺同一個社區。

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sport·
24 Oct, 02:27

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中文導讀

England 女子欖球隊 Red Roses 近期喺 Ottawa 輸畀 Canada,錄得十年內首次連敗。作為世界冠軍,Red Roses 喺過去 74 場賽事入面只係輸過 3 場,今次落敗反映球隊狀態出現波動,亦令 Canada 喺國際欖球壇嘅實力備受注目,對未來賽事格局有唔少影響。

Red Roses suffer back-to-back defeats for first time in a decade as Canada make statement
A

Vocabulary 生字

reigning

Adjective形容詞

現任的;在位的(指目前持有冠軍頭銜或職位)

EN

The reigning champion defended her title successfully in the final match.

中

現任冠軍喺決賽入面成功衛冕。

defeat

Noun名詞

失敗;擊敗

EN

The team was disappointed by their narrow defeat in the cup final.

中

球隊對喺盃賽決賽入面僅敗感到失望。

fluctuation

Noun名詞

波動;起伏

EN

There has been a slight fluctuation in the price of groceries this month.

中

呢個月嘅食品價格出現咗輕微波動。

The Guardian
politics·
24 Oct, 00:16

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中文導讀

英國首相 Rishi Sunak 同 Liverpool 市長 Steve Rotheram 近日喺電視節目 Gogglebox 出鏡。雖然節目入面 Rishi Sunak 表現得幾親民,但評論認為 Kemi Badenoch 冇參與錄影反而係避過一場公關危機。呢類政治人物參與娛樂節目嘅現象,反映咗政客點樣透過軟性宣傳去建立親民形象,亦令公眾思考政治人物喺娛樂媒體同嚴肅政務之間嘅界線。

Andy Bloke appears vaguely normal on Gogglebox – but Kemi dodged a bullet
A

Vocabulary 生字

vaguely

Adverb副詞

稍微地、隱約地、模糊地

EN

I vaguely remember meeting him at a party years ago.

中

我隱約記得幾年前喺一個派對見過佢。

dodge a bullet

Idiom慣用語

避過一場災難或不幸事件

EN

The flight was cancelled, but I think I dodged a bullet because the airline lost everyone's luggage.

中

班機取消咗,但我諗我避過一劫,因為間航空公司整唔見晒所有人嘅行李。

natural

Noun名詞

天生適合做某事嘅人

EN

She is a natural at playing the piano; she learned the basics in just one day.

中

佢係彈鋼琴嘅天才,一日就學識咗基本功。