A Phrase A Day

31/12/12	there is no guarantee that 不能保證 Financial Secretary, John Tsang Chun-wah, said he supports the development of new emerging industries, but there is no guarantee that these will be successful.
30/12/12	collide with 碰撞 Twenty-six people were injured after a jetfoil collided with a marker buoy as it was leaving Macau for Hong Kong.
29/12/12	prevail in/among 流行，普遍存在 Those beliefs still prevail among certain social groups.
28/12/12	plead for leniency 請求寬大處理 The defense pleaded for leniency.
27/12/12	academic achievements 學術成就 The Quality Migrant Admission Scheme is open to those aged 18 or over who have the right academic achievements and work experience.
26/12/12	injury to sb/sth 損傷 A fourth dog was found with injuries to his snout.
25/12/12	implement measures 實施措施 The Government will implement the Hong Kong Property for Hong Kong People measure at the two Kai Tak sites as a pilot.
24/12/12	alleviate the problem 減輕問題 People urged the government to introduce a universal retirement scheme to help alleviate a growing aging problem.
23/12/12	It is expected that 預計 It is expected that the retail price of beef will go up to more than HK$100 per catty.
22/12/12	encouraging signs 令人鼓舞的跡象 There are encouraging signs of economic recovery.
21/12/12	feel alienated 感到被疏遠 The man felt alienated by his colleagues and was afraid of going to work.
20/12/12	deter sb from doing sth 阻止 Failure did not deter him from trying again.
19/12/12	accuse of 指控，譴責 Media reports last week accused the two firms of mixing in gutter oil with normal cooking oil.
18/12/12	take revenge on sb 報復 He took revenge on his employers by setting fire to the factory.
17/12/12	temporary accommodation 臨時住處 The government will provide temporary accommodation for up to three thousand people.
16/12/12	compulsory requirement 強制性要求 There was no compulsory requirement for minibus operators to use LPG vehicles.
15/12/12	a good reputation 良好的信譽 The Consumer Council advised visitors to choose licensed guesthouses with a good reputation.
14/12/12	come up with 提出，想出 The government is urged to come up with long-term policies to ensure these deprived children have equal education opportunities.
13/12/12	catch up with 趕上 The recommended wage level cannot even catch up with inflation.
12/12/12	remains uncertain 仍然不明朗 The outlook for 2014 remains uncertain.
11/12/12	industrial action 工業行動 The Cathay Pacific Airways Flight Attendants Union decided to offer limited services or work-to-rule for a short period of time as part of industrial action to press for higher pay.
10/12/12	request for 請求 The Health Secretary, Ko Wing-man, described him as a life fighter, despite his request for euthanasia.
9/12/12	file a complaint 提交一份申訴 The Motor Transport Workers General Union will file a complaint to the Ombudsman about the government's failure to provide any support to the families of two taxi drivers, who recently died in accidents.
8/12/12	hold up 阻礙 The Old Age Living Allowance had been held up for over a month in the Finance Committee.
7/12/12	It is estimated (that) 據估計 It is estimated that the project will take four years.
6/12/12	procedure for 程序 The chairman was quite familiar with the procedure for conducting a meeting.
5/11/12	convicted of 被定罪 A truck driver has become the first person to be convicted under new drug driving laws.
4/12/12	supportive of 支持的 Hongkongers are increasingly supportive of a waste disposal charge.
3/12/12	soaring prices 價格飛漲 Soaring food prices is their biggest concern.
2/12/12	exceed the budget 超出預算 Most of the respondents said their wedding exceeded their budget.
1/12/12	no longer 不再 As rents continue to go up, many residents are no longer able to afford even these small units and are forced to move out.
30/11/12	break even 收支平衡 After an entire night playing poker, he nearly broke even.
29/11/12	dismiss the idea 打消念頭 She dismissed the idea of going to Paris.
28/11/12	undergo failure 經歷失敗 You may have to undergo disappointment and failure before experiencing success.
27/11/12	open-minded approach 開放的態度 It is advisable to take an open-minded approach to new ideas.
26/11/12	tightening measures 緊縮措施 After the government placed tightening measures on the residential market, speculators switch to investing in the non-residential market.
25/11/12	it is crucial that 至關重要的 It is crucial that young people - as future leaders - express their views to the Government.
24/11/12	a lapse of memory 記錯 C Y Leung insisted his earlier claim that the canopy was left behind by a former owner was merely a lapse of memory.
23/11/12	negative sentiment 負面情緒 Such negative sentiment could develop into discrimination.
22/11/12	low privacy awareness 私隱意識低 A survey by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner has revealed that smartphone users have low privacy awareness.
21/11/12	It is beyond dispute that 無可置疑的 It is beyond dispute that advances in medicine have enabled people to live longer.
20/11/12	lose consciousness 失去知覺 Passengers saw the bus driver lose consciousness before their bus rammed into the taxi.
19/11/12	in connection with sth 與某事有關 A man and a woman were arrested in connection with the brutal abuse of a stray cat in Sau Mau Ping.
18/11/12	give sb an assurance that ... 給某人保証 The Education Secretary, Eddie Ng, has given an assurance that there will be no school closures or teacher redundancies amid an impending fall in student numbers over the next few years.
17/11/12	conform to 符合 The Macau Grand Prix Committee insisted that the track is safe, and safety equipment conforms to international standards.
16/11/12	low self-esteem 低自尊 The group advises parents to be careful when using hurtful words to their children, as they may suffer from low self-esteem as a result.
15/11/12	driving force 推動力 Luxury retailing remains the driving force behind rent rises.
14/11/12	social security 社會福利 Oxfam says 60 per cent of the poor families' earnings are below the level of social security payments.
13/11/12	educational qualifications 學歷 A former airport security worker who lied to his employer about his educational qualifications was ordered to perform 150 hours of community service.
12/11/12	contribution to/toward 貢獻 The pay rise should reflect inflation and the contribution of workers to the economy.
11/11/12	workplace discrimination 工作場所歧視 There were calls to end work-place discrimination and for the legalisation of gay marriage.
10/11/12	transitional period 過渡期 The Secretary for Education, Eddie Ng, announced that the Education Bureau is going to extend the transitional period for surplus teachers from one year to three years.
9/11/12	fell prey to the scam 墮入騙局 Up to 40 young women fell prey to the scam.
8/11/12	sexual orientations 性傾向 The Legislative Council voted down a motion urging the government to consult the public on new laws to protect the rights for people of all sexual orientations.
7/11/12	prior notice 預先通知 The street sleepers said that their private belongings were unlawfully confiscated during a raid without prior notice.
6/11/12	exposure to 接觸，體驗 Prolonged exposure to these pollutants may result in chronic disease.
5/11/12	allay concerns 減輕疑慮 The university's Vice-Chancellor, Tsui Lap-chee, sought to allay concerns about possible infection.
4/11/12	in advance 預先 There was no conflict of interest, as Mr. Lam could not have learnt about the new measures in advance.
3/11/12	encounter difficulties 遇到困難 The new students encountered a number of difficulties in the first week of the school year.
2/11/12	cautious about 謹慎的 He is cautious about making predictions for the success of the program.
1/11/12	flock to do sth 成群結隊地去 Thousands of visitors are flocking to see the last view of the beach.
31/10/12	be split over 意見有分歧 Councillors are split over a means test for the old-age living allowance.
30/10/12	starve to death 餓死 An unmarried mother who fed her three-month-old baby son with diluted milk that caused him to starve to death was jailed for six years.
29/10/12	life-threatening conditions 危及生病的疾病 Cyclists should have regular check-ups to ensure they are not suffering from heart disease or other life-threatening conditions.
28/10/12	have sth up your sleeve 有錦囊妙計 The authorities have other measures up their sleeves and will use them should the need arise.
27/10/12	take effect 生效 The new measures take effect from today.
26/10/12	make sacrifices 作出犧牲 Parents often make sacrifices for their children.
25/10/12	break even 收支平衡 We are hoping that we will break even, and perhaps make a small profit.
24/10/12	guinea pig 供作實驗者 He accused the beauty clinic of treating his wife like a guinea pig.
23/10/12	make way for 讓路 A government adviser suggested relocating the sports hub to make way for more housing.
22/10/12	turn out 結果 The race turned out a great success despite some participants ending up with minor cuts and bruises.
21/10/12	concrete decision 具體的決定 No concrete decisions have yet been made.
20/10/12	set a precedent 為…開先例 This decision sets a precedent for future cases of a similar nature.
19/10/12	sustainable development 可持續發展 The government promotes the sustainable development of organic farming in Hong Kong to ensure a safe and quality food supply.
18/10/12	hinder the development 妨礙發展 Their behaviour and comments may hinder the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland.
17/10/12	in hope of 希望 Some youngsters had gambled in hope of finding money to buy luxury items for themselves.
16/10/12	tailor-made for 專門設計的，正好適合的 There are 19 such centres throughout the city mostly in buildings that are not tailor-made for medical procedures.
15/10/12	afflict by/with 使受痛苦，折磨 More elderly people were afflicted by poverty.
14/10/12	in-depth study 深入的研究/調查 The government will conduct an in-depth study on the housing needs of young people in Hong Kong.
13/10/12	the poverty line 貧窮線 A third of the population is living below the poverty line.
12/10/12	global recognition 舉世公認 Mo Yan's Nobel prize was hailed by the public as a sign that contemporary Chinese literature has finally won global recognition.
11/10/12	hard hit 沉重打擊 A study has found that many of the post-80s are hard hit by credit card debts as they tend to pay the minimum charges.
10/10/12	well aware of 深知 Some parallel traders were well aware of the weight restrictions and made more trips with smaller loads.
9/10/12	put an end to 結束 He hoped the scrapping of the guidelines will put an end to the controversy.
8/10/12	scrap the plan 放棄計劃 The government was forced to scrap the reclamation plan.
7/10/12	end up 導致，完結 Four women ended up in hospital after undergoing treatment at a beauty clinic.
6/10/12	critically ill 病情危重 Three of the women are critically ill with septic shock after having blood transfusions.
5/10/12	mourn sb's death 哀悼某人的死 People observed three minutes of silence to mourn the death of the president.
4/10/12	convict sb of sth 判某人有罪 Traders may have their licenses revoked if they are convicted of harming or mistreating animals.
3/10/12	in memory of 紀念 Hong Kong goes into three days of official mourning from tomorrow in memory of the 38 people killed in the ferry tragedy.
2/10/12	obstacle to sth/to doing sth 障礙 A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job.
1/10/12	brand-name products 名牌產品 Visitors will purchase more cosmetics and electronics products and less jewelry and brand-name products.
30/9/12	cope with 對付，處理 The gay men they interviewed admitted having abused drugs to cope with pressures or the fear of discrimination for being gay.
29/9/12	tarnish reputation 敗壞聲譽 The man's behaviour tarnished Hong Kong travel industry's reputation.
28/9/12	have difficulty (in) doing sth 困難 Ethnic minority students have great difficulty in learning Chinese.
27/9/12	take precautions 採取預防措施 The government is taking all necessary precautions against a new virus that has recently appeared in the Middle East.
26/9/12	eat up 吞噬，消耗 Unions say it will do little to ease poverty and will soon be eaten up by inflation.
25/9/12	in the interest of 符合…的利益 It is not in the city's interest to stop or delay the North East New Territories New Development Areas.
24/9/12	according to 根據 Universities have been wasting electricity by keeping some parts of campuses at temperatures as low as 18 degrees Celsius, according to Green Sense's investigations.
23/9/12	opponent of sth 反對者 Scuffles broke out in a public consultation forum yesterday between supporters and opponents of Northeast New Territories New Development Area project.
22/9/12	make a remark 談論，評論 He made a number of rude remarks about the food.
21/9/12	hoax bomb threat 虛假炸彈恐嚇 A 24-year old Open University student was ordered to perform 120 hours of community service for e-mailing hoax bomb threats to the Legislative Council and the MTR Corporation.
20/9/12	fall short of 低於預期的 Domestic helpers' unions say the increase still falls short of their demand.
19/9/12	clamp down on 嚴厲取締 The Government will carry out a number of measures to clamp down on parallel traders.
18/9/12	minimal discomfort 極小的不適 The test is simple, quick, user-friendly and causes very minimal discomfort to users.
17/9/12	break out 爆發 Protests against Japan over its control of the Diaoyu Islands broke out in 85 cities in the mainland yesterday.
16/9/12	in the neighbourhood 鄰近地區 Demonstrators said many parallel traders buying goods in the neighbourhood had created a disturbance and pushed up prices.
15/9/12	take measures 採取措施 The government was urged to take measures to combat the spread of AIDS.
14/9/12	urgent appeal 緊急呼籲 The parents of a young swimmer have made an urgent appeal for a heart donor to save their daughter, who has only days to live without a transplant.
13/9/12	tend to 往往會，常常 These professionals tend to face high expectations from society.
12/9/12	dissatisfaction with 不滿 They were voicing their dissatisfaction with the financial system and big business.
11/9/12	at the expense of 以損害某人為代價 Radical democrats made gains at the expense of more moderate Democratic Party.
10/9/12	connect with 有關 The high turnout may have been connected with the national education issue.
9/9/12	demand for 要求，請求 The demand for low-income housing is increasing as the economy gets worse.
8/9/12	housing shortage 住房供給不足 There is an acute housing shortage in our city.
7/9/12	reserve for 儲備，保留 Under the "Hong Kong land for Hong Kong people" policy flats built on two plots on the old Kai Tak airport site will be reserved for permanent residents.
6/9/12	intense competition 競爭激烈 Competition will be intense in view of the record-high number of candidates.
5/9/12	rational manner 理性方法 She called on all parties concerned to discuss the national education issue in a rational manner.
4/9/12	be obsessed by / with 使迷戀 A Secondary Three student was so obsessed with a 12-year-old girl that he went on YouTube and threatened to kill her and everyone at her school after she rejected him.
3/9/12	troubled times 多事之秋 Evolution happens fastest in troubled times, and we're likely to experience some of it soon.
2/9/12	daily necessities日用品 A lack of shops in the district has driven up the price of daily necessities.
1/9/12	relax restrictions 放寬限制 The mainland has agreed to delay a plan to relax travel restrictions for millions of Shenzhen residents for at least three weeks.
31/8/12	convert to/into 轉變，變換 Hundreds of industrial buildings will be converted to residential units.
30/8/12	approach to (做某事)的方法 His approach to any problem was to prepare an outline.
29/8/12	cater for/to 滿足需要，迎合 The government would also ensure there were enough facilities to cater for the visitors.
28/8/12	thwart a plan 阻礙了計劃 Fierce opposition thwarted the government's plans.
27/8/12	fall prey to sb/sth 受某人/事物所害 Young people fall prey to criminals easily when they frequent entertainment establishments.
26/8/12	in response to 回應 The law was passed in response to public pressure.
25/8/12	feature in 起重要作用，佔重要地位 Politics does not usually feature in the activities of athletes.
24/8/12	black sheep 害群之馬 A restaurant owner described by a District Court judge as a black sheep of the trade and a cancer to society was jailed for three years for cheating his workers and lying to the liquidator.
23/8/12	a rousing speech 令人振奮的演說 The chairman made a rousing opening speech.
22/8/12	physical /mental disability 生理/精神殘障 Public places are becoming more accessible to people with physical disabilities.
21/8/12	unwritten rule 不成文規定 The accused said that officers have an unwritten rule - to boost the department's success rate.
20/8/12	implementation of 實施 The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools says it supports the implementation of moral and national education.
19/8/12	realize your full potential 發揮你的潛質 All students should be encouraged to realize their full potential.
18/8/12	a round of applause 一陣掌聲 Let's have a round of applause for all the organizers.
17/8/12	at an alarming rate 驚人的速度 The rainforests are disappearing at an alarming rate.
16/8/12	strong feelings 強烈感情 The Diaoyus have been China's territory since ancient times and Chinese people have strong feelings on the islands.
15/8/12	neglect duties 玩忽職守 He was dismissed for neglecting his duty.
14/8/12	pitch tents 紮營 The protesters pitched tents beneath HSBC's Central headquarters last October following similar anti-capitalist protests around the world.
13/8/12	controversial issue 有爭議的問題 The introduction of national education in primary schools is a controversial issue.
12/8/12	scale new heights 登上頂峰 With team spirit, a pragmatic work attitude, hard work, perseverance and devotion, the astronauts and scientists have scaled new heights in aerospace science and technology.
11/8/12	financial difficulties 財政困難 A survey found that financial difficulties faced by small and medium-sized enterprises were mainly caused by high rents, not labour costs.
10/8/12	sidestep questions 規避問題 Sinopec repeatedly sidestepped questions on liability and compensation, saying that the polypropylene pellets were given over to China Shipping Container Lines at Hainan for transport.
9/8/12	deficient in不足的, 缺乏的 Secretary for Food & Health Dr Ko Wing-man has advised parents not to feed their babies two Japanese brands of infant formula, which are deficient in iodine.
8/8/12	follow established guidelines 遵循既定的指引 The two doctors failed to follow established guidelines.
7/8/12	nurture a habit 培養習慣 Sport For All Day this year encouraged members of the public to nurture a habit of doing physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day.
6/8/12	take prompt action 採取迅速行動 Friends of the Earth was outraged over the government's failure to take prompt action.
5/8/12	a step in the right direction 朝正確方向邁出的一步 This won't solve the problem but it's a step in the right direction.
4/8/12	strive for 努力，力爭 We are all very proud of our cyclist Lee Wai-sze who has tried her utmost to strive for excellence in the Women's Keirin event.
3/8/12	incapable of 不能勝任的 A psychological report revealed that the single mother was incapable of withstanding pressure.
2/8/12	disqualify sb from sth 取消資格 Eight women badminton players were disqualified from the competition for deliberately trying to lose.
1/8/12	noticeable improvement 顯著的改進 There is noticeable improvement in her work.
31/7/12	pose a threat 構成威脅 The illegal structures issue does not pose much of a threat as 57 percent said their confidence had not changed.
30/7/12	undertake social responsibilities 履行社會責任 Friends of the Earth calls on supermarkets to undertake social responsibilities and donate the unsold food to people in need.
29/7/12	political indoctrination 政治思想的灌輸 Some parents and teachers have expressed fears that the subject may amount to political indoctrination.
28/7/12	miss the opportunity 錯失良機 Many patients believed incorrectly that it is not necessary to have regular check-ups and they therefore miss the opportunity to receive therapy to treat the disease.
27/7/12	be prepared to do sth 有準備的，願意做的 The government needs to be prepared to provide better health and medical services, welfare and more recreational activities to cater to the aging population.
26/7/12	stranded passengers 被滯留的乘客 The MTR Corporation admitted that some of its staff gave cash handouts to certain stranded passengers to take a taxi home after train services were suspended.
25/7/12	future studies 升學 Education Secretary Eddie Ng said students would not have to take exams on National Education, and it would not therefore affect their future studies.
24/7/12	a sharp decline 急劇的下跌/減少 Researchers attribute last year's drop to a sharp decline in the economic sub-index because housing affordability has fallen to its lowest level in the past decade.
23/7/12	rather than... 而不是 Some employers wrongly thought level 1 rather than 5** is the highest level of performance.
22/7/12	flee the scene 逃離現場 The criminal fled the scene.
21/7/12	vie for 競爭 More than 26,000 candidates who have met the minimum entrance requirements for local universities will vie for 15,000 government-funded university places.
20/7/12	amount to 總計為 The total number of candidates who entered the first HKDSE Examination amounts to 73,074.
19/7/12	couch potato 成天躺著或坐在沙發上看電視的人 The mortality rate among couch potatoes is just as high as that for smokers, a new study suggests.
18/7/12	reach a consensus 達成共識 Three local television stations have reached a consensus over broadcasting arrangements for the London Olympic Games.
17/7/12	aspiring to be 有強烈願望的; 有抱負的 He grew up in a rich family, aspiring to be a doctor like his father.
16/7/12	focus on 集中於 The government should focus on reducing waste at source and consider building more organic waste-treatment centres.
15/7/12	carry out 實行 The government will assess how the teaching of the subject is progressing before carrying out any review.
14/7/12	main culprit 罪魁禍首 Concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, to which vehicle emissions are a significant contributor, proves that the city's roadside pollution to be the main culprit.
13/7/12	common/rare occurrence 常見/罕見 Laughter was a rare occurrence in his classroom.
12/7/12	slim chances 很微的機會 Mr. Lam said chances of a conflict of interest are slim.
11/7/12	abnormal behaviour 異常行為 Most of the cats were kept in cages and displayed abnormal behaviour.
10/7/12	receptive to 樂於接受的 Hongkongers are more receptive to foreign culture.
9/7/12	single out 挑出 The Food Donation Alliance singled out ParknShop for refusing to donate unsold fresh food.
8/7/12	implement a plan 實施計劃 The government promised to implement a plan proposed by the committee.
7/7/12	pose problems 造成問題 The increase in student numbers poses many problems for the schools.
6/7/12	worst-case scenario 可能出現的最壞情況 In the worst-case scenario, a person could go blind.
5/7/12	the key to 關鍵 The Higgs boson is seen as the key to understanding why matter has mass.
4/7/12	died of starvation 因飢餓而死 A judge strongly criticized a 32-year-old mother whose three-month-old boy died of starvation.
3/7/12	erupt/break out 爆發 Chaos erupted as C.Y. Leung attended a district forum in Tuen Mun.
2/7/12	in an impulsive manner 衝動方式 I felt stupid for reacting in such an impulsive manner.
1/7/12	a daunting task 艱巨任務 They were faced with the daunting task of restoring the house.
30/6/12	reach a goal 達到目標 Two visually impaired students conquered their fears and disabilities to reach their goals.
29/6/12	shares the same vision 理念一致 Leung Chun-ying said his government team shares the same vision with him – seeking changes while preserving stability.
28/6/12	fussy eater 偏食者 About 30% of fussy eaters shun meat because they find it hard to eat.
27/6/12	cast a shadow over/on sth 投上了一層陰影 A growing uncertainty about marriage and childbearing among young adults cast a shadow over the Hong Kong population which is already challenged by aging and low fertility.
26/6/12	let down 使失望 The chief executive-elect, C Y Leung, has once again apologised for letting down the people of Hong Kong, following the controversy over illegal structures at his home.
25/6/12	a waste of time 浪費時間 Most pupils said the subject was hard to understand and a waste of time.
24/6/12	a deliberate lie 故意撒謊. It was a deliberate lie.
23/6/12	a lukewarm response 反應冷淡 The study received a lukewarm response from the government.
22/6/12	launch a campaign 發起一個運動 A group of doctors, the Target7 alliance, is launching a campaign to educate the public on the target level for blood glucose.
21/6/12	outgoing chairman 即將卸任的主席 A farewell party was given for the outgoing chairman of the company.
20/6/12	take the initiative 採取主動 Parents should take the initiative to educate their children about sex.
19/6/12	income disparity 收入差距 Income disparity is likely to worsen in coming years as the aging population removes more people from the workforce.
18/6/12	get through 通上電話 A survey of the DAB has found that more than four out of ten people have found it difficult getting through to government's general out-patient clinics to make an appointment.
17/6/12	participate in 參加 For the first time a Chinese woman astronaut has participated in the flight mission.
16/6/12	under intense pressure 受到高壓 Most of the victims were students who were misled, or came under intense pressure to spend tens of thousands of dollars, with a promise that they would get a job afterwards.
15/6/12	miserable life 悲慘生活 The child led a miserable life after his parents died.
14/6/12	indispensable part 必需的部分 Mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives.
13/6/12	staunchly defend 堅定地保護 The former Chief Executive of the Monetary Authority, Joseph Yam, staunchly defended the peg as the best safeguard for Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability.
12/6/12	on (the) alert 保持警覺 The hospital has reminded staff to be on alert and pay special attention to alarm systems of all critical equipment to prevent a recurrence.
11/6/12	addiction to 沈溺，上癮 It is worrying that the problem of debts caused by addiction to shopping has become more severe among the educated with solid jobs.
10/6/12	common good 共同的利益 Legislators shared the same goal and pressed the government to work for the common good.
9/6/12	liaise with 取得聯絡 The Government has been liaising with the franchised bus companies to implement the scheme of electric vehicles in the public transport sector.
8/6/12	basic necessities of life基本的生活必需品 Over half of Hongkongers living on welfare payments cannot afford some basic necessities of life, according to a study by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service.
7/6/12	single out 選出，挑出 The report singled out former Monetary Authority Chief Executive Joseph Yam for particular blame.
6/6/12	once-in-a-lifetime opportunity 百年難得的機會 Hongkongers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch Venus cross the sun today.
5/6/12	exercise caution 謹慎 He also repeated the caution that the government stands ready to further tighten mortgage lending if necessary.
4/6/12	officiate at 主持儀式 Education Convergence said Tsang lacks moral authority to officiate at the award ceremony.
3/6/12	isolated incident 個別事件 The Health Secretary, York Chow, has described the case as an isolated incident, and urged the public not to panic.
2/6/12	sound understanding 透徹的理解 He has a sound understanding of the issue.
1/6/12	fundamental defect 基本的缺陷 It was a fundamental defect that the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance didn't apply to the Chief Executive.
31/5/12	ageing population 人口老化 The aging population is mainly due to a persistently low fertility rate of local women and longer life expectancy.
30/5/12	contribute to 造成，捐獻，提供 The study also found that employers' lack of awareness about corporate governance contributed to staff unhappiness.
29/5/12	keen on/to 熱衷的，渴望的 A study has found that 83 percent of Hong Kong university students are keen to work in the mainland.
28/5/12	discarded food 丟棄的食物 The discarded food was enough to feed 48,000 three-person families.
27/5/12	grace period 緩衝期，寬限期 They hoped there would be a grace period of up to nine months, even if the government decided to raise the wage level.
26/5/12	bound to do/be sth 一定會 Building costs are bound to increase, given the shortage of construction workers and the large number of infrastructure projects that are underway.
25/5/12	impair competitiveness 削弱競爭力 When asked if legislation will impair the competitiveness of Hong Kong, their score was 2.75.
24/5/12	eligible for/to 合資格的 Those eligible for assistance will receive lump-sums ranging from HK$3,000 to HK$8,000. The plan is expected to benefit 30,000 poor people.
23/5/12	seek professional help 尋求專業幫助 The survey also found 15 per cent of the respondents displayed emotional disorders, but only about one in four sought professional help.
22/5/12	takes into account 考慮到 A rent review takes into account an index which reflects changes in household income for tenants.
21/5/12	an overwhelming majority 壓倒性的大多數 An overwhelming majority of the members were against the proposal.
20/5/12	the passage of time 時間的流逝 Her confidence grew with the passage of time.
19/5/12	a sense of belonging 歸屬感 A healthy and happy workplace can boost staff morale, enhance their sense of belonging and establish a positive corporate image.
18/5/12	legislate against/for 立法反對/贊成 Equal Opportunities Commission chairman Lam Woon-kwong has called on the government to legislate for homosexuals' rights.
17/5/12	come under fire 遭受抨擊 Ms Chen's appointment has come under fire because she is a former member of the Communist Youth League.
16/5/12	staff morale 員工士氣 Civil servants called on the government to consider the state of the economy and civil servants' morale before making a decision.
15/5/12	subsistence level 勉強餬口的生活水平 Many of the families are forced to live at the subsistence level.
14/5/12	complained of 抱怨 More than a third said they faced financial pressure and 25 per cent complained of work stress.
13/5/12	alternative pathway 另一途徑 The new Yi Jin Diploma Programme aims to provide an alternative pathway for secondary 6 school leavers to obtain a formal qualification for the purposes of employment and further study.
12/5/12	pick up 改善，好轉 The government expects the economy to pick up for the remainder of the year, saying the low point has already been reached.
11/5/12	deal with 應付，處理 Males do not receive any protection and support in dealing with stress.
10/5/12	vow to 誓言 Textbook publishers vowed to ignore the government's demand that they revise their textbook price lists.
9/5/12	feel insecure 感到沒有安全感 Children of gambling mothers feel insecure and have arguments with their mothers.
8/5/12	unaware of 沒覺察到 Many are either unaware of their condition, or don't act until the problem gets worse.
7/5/12	dedicate yourself to sth 獻身於 Chief Secretary Stephen Lam said he has a clear conscience about his work as a public servant, and will in future dedicate himself to serving the church.
6/5/12	give the green light 准許 The Executive Council gave the green light for a plan by the chief executive-elect, C Y Leung, to restructure policy bureaus.
5/5/12	concessionary fares 優惠票價 The minibus company launched an interchange concessionary fare scheme last week, after the bus company launched its fare discount schemes last month.
4/5/12	in phases 分階段 The work will be carried out in phases.
3/5/12	in agony 極度痛苦 He was in agony of pain.
2/5/12	have no alternative 別無選擇 We had no alternative but to report him to the police.
1/5/12	give/pay heed to 留心，注意 They gave little heed to the rumours.
30/4/12	surfing the Net/Internet 瀏覽互聯網 A doctor at Shatin Hospital said one should avoid watching TV, surfing the Internet or playing online games before bed.
29/4/12	be employed in doing sth 從事于，忙於 The children were employed in painting.
28/4/12	international repute 享有國際聲譽 He is a writer of international repute.
27/4/12	incur criminal liability 招致刑責 Sharing a hyperlink online will not incur criminal liability.
26/4/12	in (a) panic 驚慌 An alert teacher shouted at the kidnappers, who then fled in a panic.
25/4/12	grief-stricken 極度悲傷的 The grief-stricken husband said his wife was a keen volunteer in helping the underprivileged and by donating her organs the family has preserved her spirit.
24/4/12	distorted values 被扭曲價值觀 Teenage girls with relatively weak judgment and independent thinking would be easily brainwashed by such distorted values.
23/4/12	in time of adversity 在厄運時 A good friend will not desert one in time of adversity.
22/4/12	flee from sb/sth 逃跑 The soldier escaped from the enemy's prison.
21/4/12	voiced opposition 表示反對 Lawmakers voiced their opposition to the government's plan to build an incinerator off Shek Kwu Chau.
20/4/12	lame duck 跛腳鴨 The Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, insisted that his government is not a lame duck and it has been working on a smooth transition with the incoming administration of Leung Chun-ying.
19/4/12	right of abode 居留權 Chief Executive-elect Leung Chun-ying would use legal channels to solve the right of abode issue for children born to mainlanders without Hong Kong husbands.
18/4/12	in the aftermath of 後果 Many people were homeless in the aftermath of the earthquake.
17/4/12	trample on 踐踏 Bride Wannabes brands single women "leftovers" and tramples on women's dignity, an academic said yesterday.
16/4/12	grab the opportunity 抓住機會 She grabbed the opportunity to further her studies in England.
15/4/12	canvass support 爭取支持 Cabinet members should be capable of communicating with residents effectively and canvassing support for policies.
14/4/12	false evidence 假証據 Three ICAC officers were accused of coaching the star witness in a fraud trial to give false evidence.
13/4/12	highly recommended 高度推薦 This TV programme is highly recommended.
12/4/12	genuine concern 真正的關心 The reforms are motivated by a genuine concern for the disabled.
11/4/12	top priority 最優先考慮的事 Education is a top priority.
10/4/12	have/get access to 使用或接近的機會 Only a few people have access to the full facts of the case.
9/4/12	rule out 排除 Unison may not rule out taking legal action against the government for discrimination if it fails to act.
8/4/12	catering industry 飲食業 The catering industry could face more problems if it had to raise pay.
7/4/12	stage a protest 組織遊行 The union staged a protest, calling on the chief executive to increase the number of paid holidays for blue-collar workers.
6/4/12	crucial to/for 決定性的，重要的 The majority of people in Hong Kong think that keeping the territory corruption-free is crucial to its overall development.
5/4/12	lack of courtesy 缺少禮貌 Lack of courtesy is sometimes seen as a disease of modern day society.
4/4/12	at the expense of 以...為代價 As the contracts are drafted by suppliers, they are inherently one-sided and a business may seek to tilt the balance towards itself, at the expense of consumer interests.
3/4/12	tally with 與...相符合 Some students fear their results may be adversely affected if their views do not tally with those marking their papers.
2/4/12	render sb assistance 提供援助 We are ready to render them assistance.
1/4/12	come into force 開始生效 A declaration system will come into force today for a period of six months.
31/3/12	incentive to do sth 鼓勵，動機 The proposal of setting up the fare stability fund should be given careful consideration as it may reduce the incentive of transport operators to use their resources efficiently.
30/3/12	hinge on 取決於 The government does not hinge on one person, and should be viewed as a whole.
29/3/12	intrusion into/on/upon 侵入，打擾 People should be protected from unwanted intrusion into their private lives.
28/3/12	forge a relationship 締造關係 Chief executive-elect Leung Chun-ying is determined to forge a good relationship with the civil servants.
27/3/12	despicable act 卑劣的行為 The judge described the accused man's act as despicable.
26/3/12	appeal for 呼籲，懇求 Chief executive-elect C Y Leung appealed for unity and vowed to defend Hong Kong's core values.
25/3/12	stay vigilant 保持警覺 Dr. Thomas Tsang urged members of the public to stay vigilant against TB by taking precautions and seeking timely medical attention if they develop symptoms.
24/3/12	favour sb 較喜歡某人 Mr Lau said they had twisted his words, and turned his column from a balanced critique of both C Y Leung and Henry Tang, to one that favours Mr. Leung.
23/3/12	integrate into 融入 The language barrier makes it difficult for South Asian minorities to integrate into the Hong Kong community, a survey by the Equal Opportunities Commission has found.
22/3/12	drag your feet 遲遲不做 The spokeswoman accused the government of dragging its feet on the issue.
21/3/12	pose a threat/danger 造成威脅/危險 The magistrate said the protest was chaotic and out of control, posing a danger to hundreds of citizens taking part in the forum.
20/3/12	guilty of 有罪的 League of Social Democrats legislator, Leung Kwok-hung, and four other activists were found guilty of criminal damage and acting in a disorderly manner.
19/3/12	explore the possibility of 探索可能性 I'm going to explore the possibility of a part-time job.
18/3/12	embarrassment to/for sb 使人為難 The findings are an embarrassment for Hong Kong, which calls itself "Asia's world city.
17/3/12	flatly deny sth 斷然否認某事 Mr.CY Leung flatly denied Henry Tang's allegation.
16/3/12	attention span 專注力 Children sleeping fewer than nine hours are more likely to suffer from hyperactivity and short attention span.
15/3/12	have the misconception that 有一種錯誤觀點誤 Some parents have the misconception that milk formula provides enough nutrients.
14/3/12	collude with 串通 Politicians must not collude with triad societies.
13/3/12	an opportunity to do sth 做某事的機會 The debate organized by 11 electronic media organizations is aimed at giving the public an opportunity to hear the three election platforms.
12/3/12	deter sb from doing sth 阻止 Inadequate knowledge about kidney transplants deters the public from becoming donors.
11/3/12	in accordance with 依照，按照 Law enforcement agencies are following up on the reports of improper activities in the election and will handle them in accordance with the law.
10/3/12	dealings with 交易 A supporter of his election rival C Y Leung said that he had met an alleged former gangster to obtain information about Mr. Tang's dealings with powerful businessmen.
9/3/12	refrain from 抑制，避免 The vice president's remarks were intended to remind the supporters of both front runners, Henry Tang Ying-yen and Leung Chun-ying, to refrain from further smear campaigns.
8/3/12	defend sb against rumours 為某人傳聞作辯護 The wife sought to defend her husband against the rumours that he has an illegitimate child.
7/3/12	dissenting voices 反對的意見 The academic said that the city needs a "smart politician" who is open to listening to dissenting voices.
6/3/12	lopsided policies 歪斜的政策 Former Monetary Authority chief Joseph Yam rejected the notion that there could be lopsided policies if Tang won just because his heavyweight nominators include property tycoons and big wheels in finance and commerce.
5/3/12	be burdened with sth 承受負擔 Women are burdened by too many family obligations.
4/3/12	sincere gratitude 真誠的感激 I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for their hard work.
3/3/12	make false statements 作出虛假陳述 Seven people pleaded guilty to making false statements when registering as voters.
2/3/12	show no remorse 沒有悔意 Pan-democratic lawmakers said Tsang showed no remorse about his trips with tycoons, simply admitting that his behavior fell short of public expectations.
1/3/12	bitter contest 激烈的競爭/比賽 A bitter contest developed between the two candidates for the top post.
29/2/12	dedicate yourself to sth 獻身於 Donald Tsang promised to dedicate himself to the service of Hong Kong.
28/2/12	shameful conduct 可恥的行為 The magistrate described the man's conduct as shameful.
27/2/12	in distress 悲傷 The girl was crying and clearly in distress.
26/2/12	give a full account of 詳盡地報地告 A number of pro-democracy groups held protests calling on the Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, to give a full account of his trips on private jets and yachts with his tycoon friends.
25/2/12	unprecedented success 前所未有的成功 The team has enjoyed unprecedented success this year.
24/2/12	cater for 為...提供所需 Places in Schools for Social Development, which cater for students with emotional and behavioral difficulties, have been oversubscribed.
23/2/12	conscience was clear 問心無愧 Donald Tsang said his conscience was clear, because there had been no conflict of interest, and he had paid for the trips.
22/2/12	widen/narrow the gap 擴大/縮小差距 The gender gap is also continuing to widen - with considerably more women than men.
21/2/12	arouse suspicion 引起懷疑 Police advise online buyers to cease all transactions if any suspicion is aroused over the seller or his given e-mail.
20/2/12	racial integration 種族融合 The aim of the scheme is to promote better racial integration in schools.
19/2/12	disappointed at/with 失望的 He was very disappointed with the government for not providing any help to save the theatre from closure.
18/2/12	cover up 掩飾 Chief Executive contender Henry Tang maintained he did not lie to cover up the existence of the illegal structure.
17/2/12	marital problems 婚姻問題 Henry Tang said he failed to handle the issue promptly because he was having marital problems at the time and had difficulty communicating with his wife.
16/2/12	dismiss the idea 打消念頭 She dismissed the idea of going to London.
15/2/12	linger on / over 逗留，拖延 I don't want to waste a lot of time lingering on this question.
14/2/12	with the intention of 意圖 Many people bought the special notes with the intention of making a quick profit by reselling them.
13/2/12	unveil plans 披露計劃 The club has unveiled plans to build a new stadium.
12/2/12	a controversial issue 有爭議的問題 The chairman decided to delay consideration of a controversial issue.
11/2/12	take legal action 提出訴訟 The government has taken its first legal action against an agent who assisted a pregnant woman from the mainland to come to Hong Kong to give birth.
10/2/12	surplus of 過剩 By 2018, there will be a surplus of 8,500 workers with a lower education.
9/2/12	pregnant women 孕婦 This hospital provides free medical care for pregnant women.
8/2/12	well-off senior citizens 富裕的長者 The Hong Kong Housing Society has launched a quality retirement scheme for well-off senior citizens.
7/2/12	move to do sth 行動 Thousands of people have signed an online petition against a move to allow mainland visitors to drive across the border into Hong Kong.
6/2/12	in critical condition 危殆 A 26-year-old runner died while taking part in the Standard Chartered Marathon and two others were in critical condition in hospital.
5/2/12	a strain on sth 形成壓力 This war will put a great strain on the economy.
4/2/12	benefit from 得益於 The needy would benefit from an increase in the government's regular spending on public services.
3/2/12	hostile sentiments 敵意 They have hostile sentiments towards us.
2/2/12	fiscal measures 財政措施 The Financial Secretary, John Tsang, presented an HK$80 billion basket of relief and fiscal measures to help local residents and businesses through what he described as a 'difficult and thorny year'.
1/2/12	plug the loophole 堵塞漏洞 The Consumer Council will discuss with Hong Kong law enforcers ways to plug the loophole.
31/1/12	domestic violence 家庭暴力 The brutal killing has renewed concern about domestic violence.
30/1/12	petition for 請願，請求 Hong Kong University medical students are petitioning for a law banning the display of tobacco products at points of sale.
29/1/12	anticipate that 預期，預料 We anticipate that sales will rise next year.
28/1/12	obtain property by deception 騙取錢財 He was accused of obtaining property by deception.
27/1/12	call for 要求 The guidelines call for unnecessary lighting to be turned off after 11pm, and when businesses are closed.
26/1/12	grind to a halt 慢慢停下來 The cable car company said the problem was caused by a pulley which wasn't running smoothly, causing the automated system to grind to a halt.
25/1/12	bode well/ill for sb/sth 為吉/凶.的兆頭 These events bode well for us.
24/1/12	in celebration of 慶祝 The old couple held a party in celebration of their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
23/1/12	regardless of 不管 The Chief Executive, Donald Tsang, says all Hong Kong people regardless of their race, position or age belong to one big family - a family whose members love and help one another.
22/1/12	twist the facts 歪曲事實 The newspaper was accused of twisting the facts.
21/1/12	accuse sb of sth 指控，譴責 The parents of a new born baby who suffered oxygen deprivation during delivery have accused Queen Elizabeth Hospital of refusing to take responsibility for the incident.
20/1/12	cautious about 小心的，謹慎的 Analysts have cautioned job seekers that they face a challenging environment, especially since employers are still cautious about hiring.
19/1/12	take note of 留意 Eat healthy by taking note of the amount you consume and how the food is cooked.
18/1/12	public consciousness 公眾意識 This will increase public consciousness of the pollution issue.
17/1/12	contaminated food 受污染食物 The infection was traced to contaminated food.
16/1/12	in response to sth 反應 The law was passed in response to public pressure.
15/1/12	take into account 考慮到 Political ideologies would not be taken into account.
14/1/12	integrate into 使成一體，融入 The Home Affairs Department has formed a dedicated team to help ethnic minorities integrate into the community.
13/1/12	get hooked on 上癮 I got hooked on TV when I was sick.
12/1/12	in the name of 以...的名義 The magistrate refused to accept the two activists 's claim that they were behaving in the name of freedom of speech.
11/1/12	generation of 產生 The aim of the scheme is to reduce the generation of waste.
10/1/12	have an adverse effect 不利影響 Lack of money will have an adverse effect on our research programme.
9/1/12	in anticipation of 預見 The shop closed its doors in anticipation of the protest.
8/1/12	give vent to sth 發洩 Children give vent to their anger in various ways.
7/1/12	sanitary conditions 衛生情況 An international survey of 30 world-famous shopping streets puts Hong Kong in 29th place because of the unfriendly attitude of salespeople and poor sanitary conditions.
6/1/12	take high risks 承擔高風險 Both the mother and baby are taking high risks because facilities and manpower in emergency wards are different from standard obstetrics wards.
5/1/12	have reservations about 有保留意見 Conservationists have reservations about some of the sites because the list includes areas of high ecological importance.
4/1/12	be underway 正在進行 A clean-up operation is underway at the Government's new headquarters to disinfect their water systems tainted with potentially fatal bacteria.
3/1/12	carry the burden of 負有責任 Parents carry the burden of ensuring that children go to school.
2/1/12	relieved of sb's duties 解除職務 The MTR Corporation apologised to passengers and said the driver had been temporarily relieved of his driving duties.
1/1/12	pessimistic about 悲觀 Nearly half of the respondents said they were pessimistic about the coming year.
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