eligible for 合資格的
The general out-patient clinics and public hospitals have lowered the age criteria of community elders eligible for the vaccination from existing 85 or above to 80 or above.

universal suffrage 普選
The proposal on electing the Chief Executive by universal suffrage in 2017 will be tabled at the Legislative Council on June 17, the Government announced yesterday.

take necessary measures 採取必要措施
The Department of Health today reminded members of the public, particularly those undertaking outdoor activities, to take necessary measures against heatstroke and sunburn in view of the hot weather.

in quarantine 被檢疫隔離
All 18 asymptomatic close contacts in Hong Kong are in quarantine at the quarantine centre in Lady MacLehose Holiday Village.

in various aspects 在多方面
The report ranks the competitiveness of 61 economies around the world in various aspects.

cause a nuisance 造成滋擾
Chief Executive CY Leung condemned protests over the boy's case that had caused a nuisance outside a Wong Tai Sin school.

inclement weather 惡劣天氣
The bun scrambling competition was cancelled due to inclement weather.

appeal to 呼籲
The police appealed to those who had conducted any financial transactions through the website to contact the bank.

closely monitor 密切監察
The Centre for Health Protection will closely monitor the progress of the programme and consider expanding it to cover more elderly people.

vie for 爭奪
A total of 12 finalists will vie for the championships in the men's and women's teams.

take effect 生效
The new timetable will take effect from the beginning of June.

save energy 節約能源
The Environment Bureau and Electrical & Mechanical Services Department have launched the Energy Saving for All Campaign to encourage the community to save energy and make Hong Kong a low-carbon city.

designate … as … 指定
The Government proposes designating September 3 this year as a one-off special holiday to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression.

play a key/major/vital role扮演重要角色
Museums play a key role in promoting a sustainable society as well as performing such functions as acquisition of artefacts, research, exhibition and education.

crack down on 嚴厲打擊
Hong Kong Customs has mounted an operation to crack down on a discussion forum website on the Internet involved in suspected distribution of pirated TV programmes.

suspect sb of (doing) sth 懷疑有罪
He was suspected of murder.

on probation 試用/見習(期)
He joined the company on six months’ probation.

grace period 寬限期
Five retailers have been prosecuted since the grace period ended last month.

compared to/with 與…相比
Total tax revenue collected in the 2014-15 financial year was $301.9 billion, representing a 24% rise compared to the previous year.

boost morale/confidence 提高士氣/信心
The change of management has boosted morale throughout the company.

blue-collar worker 藍領工人/體力勞動者 white-collar worker 白領工作者/文職人員
At present, blue-collar workers only have 12 days of statutory holidays whereas white-collar workers have 17 days of general holidays.

pilot scheme 先導計劃
The Immigration Department will launch a pilot scheme on May 4, allowing second-generation migrants to stay in Hong Kong.

chair a meeting 主持會議
Secretary for Security TK Lai has chaired an interdepartmental meeting to set up a task force to follow up the garage explosion in Wong Tai Sin in which three persons died and nine persons were injured.

on behalf of 代表
Chief Executive C Y Leung has sent a letter to the Nepalese president to express his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the victims of the disastrous earthquake in Nepal on behalf of the Government and the people of Hong Kong.

participate in / take part in 參與
Last Saturday more than 1 000 teachers, school librarians, students and their parents participated in the 2015 World Book Day Fest to celebrate World Book Day.

address a problem 解決問題
The Task Force on External Lighting has submitted its report to the Government, recommending the introduction of a voluntary charter scheme to implement a switch off requirement for external lighting so as to address light nuisance and energy wastage problems.

map out 精心策劃
Do you support the political reform proposal for the 2017 chief executive election mapped out by the government?

favourable for/to 有利的
The coming long period of warm weather is favourable for the breeding of the vector.

exercise caution 謹慎行事
Hong Kong people planning to visit South Africa or who are already there should monitor the situation, exercise caution, attend to personal safety and avoid large gatherings of people.

school-based assessment 校本評核
The Education Bureau has announced that starting from Secondary 4 in September, school-based assessment will not be implemented in seven elective subjects.

sufficient/insufficient evidence 充足/不充足證據
An investigation conducted by the Centre for Health Protection has not found sufficient evidence linking the increase of hepatitis A cases with the eating of blueberries.

submit/withdraw an application 提交/撤回申請
Urban taxi operators have submitted an application to the Transport Department for a fare hike.

make use of 使用、利用
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will make use of $80 million in additional funding to promote Hong Kong's image as a hospitable city starting from the end of April through August.

crack down on 嚴厲打擊
Stressing that the new restrictions are meant to crack down on illegal parallel trading activities, CY Leung said Hong Kong welcomes travellers from the Mainland and all over the world.

reduce waste at source 源頭減廢
A series of measures aimed at encouraging people to reduce waste at source is coming on stream.

in (the) light of 鑒於
Financial Secretary John Tsang today urged investors to be cautious in the light of recent market volatility.

cautious about 謹慎的
He called on people to be cautious about advocating independence because it would affect the relationship between Hong Kong and the Mainland.

so far 到目前為止
So far Hong Kong has recorded three confirmed human cases of avian flu.

break out 發生
A fire broke out in Lau Fau Shan yesterday morning.

on/off duty 值班/下班
There were meant to be seven lifeguards on duty, but there was only one at work.

attribute sth to sb/sth 把…歸因於
He attributes his success to hard work and a little luck.

convict sb of sth 判有罪
He was convicted of shoplifting.

renew a licence/contract 續牌/續約
This is the first time in the local broadcasting history that an incumbent's broadcasting licence has not been renewed.

in support of 支持
The Tourism Commission announces that in support of Earth Hour 2015 organised by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), "A Symphony of Lights" will be suspended tonight.

chain store 連鎖店
Urgent checks of Japanese food products at supermarkets and chain stores have found all the samples to be satisfactory.

for sale 待售
A total of 2,160 flats in five developments were offered for sale.

broaden/expand sb’s horizons 擴闊眼界
He wants to travel to broaden his horizons.

point out 指出
Hong Kong Observatory Director Shun Chi-ming has pointed out that heat waves are likely to become more frequent in Hong Kong.

jail sb for life 判某人終身監禁
Henry Chau Hoi-leung, who was found guilty of murdering his parents and chopping their bodies into pieces, was jailed for life at the Court of First Instance yesterday.

dispose of 丟棄、處理
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has urged people visiting cemeteries and columbaria to pay respects to ancestors during the coming Ching Ming Festival to keep the environment clean and dispose of used containers properly to stop mosquito breeding.

mount/launch an operation 開展行動
Territory-wide enforcement operations code-named "Twilight" were mounted by the Immigration Department on March 18 and 19 to combat illegal employment activities.

transform sb/sth (from sth) into sth 轉化
More than 350 000 flowers will transform Victoria Park into a colourful wonderland throughout the period.

household name 家傳戶曉的名字
Mr Chiu gradually became a household name as he worked his way up through the entertainment business to banking and tourism.

wake-up call 警示
The report is a wake-up call to parents on the problem of obesity among one-fifth of local children.

in phases/stages 分階段
Yesterday the Government announced that the Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme for the Elderly would be extended to green minibuses in stages from 29 March, 2015.

exempt sb from sth 豁免
Plastic shopping bags used for food hygiene reasons, such as containing a food item which is unpackaged or in frozen state, can be exempted from the charge.

at/on the border 在邊境處
He urged the government to do more to tackle parallel traders and build more shopping malls at the border.

put out 撲滅、熄滅
Firemen who put out the blaze found the two pilots, aged 27 and 28, inside the car.

comply with 遵守
Among the 3444 summonses and fixed penalty tickets issued, 1198 were issued for speeding, 303 for using a hand-held mobile phone while driving, 178 for seatbelt-related offences and 100 for failing to comply with traffic light signals.

personal belongings 個人財物
He strongly condemned some protesters' behaviour, including the act of humiliating and kicking pedestrians, searching their personal belongings and obstructing the bus operation.

guided tour 導賞
There will be free guided tours for visitors to learn more about the history and architectural features of the distinguished building.

face opposition 遭到反對
He said such ideas would still face opposition from some people and they would file judicial review applications.

fall behind 落後
Hong Kong offers the best quality of living among cities in China, but falls behind main competitor Singapore.

training course 訓練課程
Anyone who adopts a dog via the event will be awarded a free dog training course offered by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department for their pet.

a total of 30/100 etc 總共三十/一百等等
A total of two million notes will be issued in three different sets.

pesticide residues 殘餘殺蟲劑
The Centre for Food Safety has found a choi sum sample and a watercress sample with pesticide residues at levels exceeding the legal limits.

clash with 與…發生衝突
Hundreds of protesters wanting the cancellation of multiple entry permits for mainlanders clashed with people backing the cross-border shopping business.

(a) lack of 缺乏
The judge said the ex-employer’s attitude and behaviour were contemptible, and she had shown a lack of compassion to her domestic helpers.

capable of (doing) sth 有能力做某事
Secretary for Development Paul Chan announced the Government's 2015-16 Land Sale Programme yesterday, comprising 29 residential sites capable of providing 16,000 flats.

place pressure/strain on 施加壓力
Chief Executive C Y Leung said he understood that Mainland tourism growth had placed pressure on local people's livelihoods, so he would bring up the issue during a visit to the Mainland in March.

be admitted to hospital 接收入院
He was admitted to Prince of Wales Hospital yesterday and was subsequently transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.

at risk 處境危險
Misuse of the emergency hotline could endanger the lives of people at risk by postponing their access to the service.

avoid doing sth 避免
A fortune-teller said stick number 20 signifies that people should be pragmatic in the Year of the Goat and avoid being greedy.

officiate at 主持儀式
Chief Secretary for Administration Carrie Lam went to Lam Tsuen in Tai Po yesterday to officiate at the lantern lighting ceremony of the Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival 2015.

pull together 齊心協力
In the coming year, Chief Executive C Y Leung hopes that all people in Hong Kong will take inspiration from the sheep's character and pull together in an accommodating manner to work for Hong Kong's future.

detrimental to 有害的
A lot of traditional Chinese New Year favourites are high in sugar, salt and fat, which are detrimental to health if consumed excessively.

attitude to/towards sb/sth 對...的態度
City University conducted a study last month in Hong Kong, Osaka and Singapore to gauge people's levels of satisfaction in six areas of life and their attitudes towards happiness.

jail sb for sth 因…監禁某人
Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry’s Sea Smooth skipper Lai Sai-ming was jailed for eight years for manslaughter and endangering the safety of others at sea in the 2012 Lamma ferry disaster that killed 39 passengers.

vote for / in favour of 投票贊成
A total of 2,522 HKU students voted in favour of leaving the Federation of Students in the week-long referendum while 2,278 voted against.

engage in 從事
The Customs and Excise Department arrested three beauticians of a beauty parlour suspected of engaging in aggressive commercial practices in the sale of beauty service to a consumer.

result in 導致
The operation resulted in the issue of 21 verbal warnings and 135 summonses to the passengers.

reserve sth (for sb/sth) 預留
These seats are reserved for special guests.

severely injured嚴重受傷的
A severely injured Chinese white dolphin rescued last week has been euthanized by Ocean Park after its bodily functions started to shut down.

domestic helper 家庭傭工
The former employer of Indonesian domestic helper Erwiana was convicted of 18 assault charges at the District Court yesterday.

parallel (goods) trader 水貨客
Police used pepper spray and batons as they clashed with protesters demonstrating against mainland parallel traders inside a shopping mall in Tuen Mun.

email/online/internet scam 電郵/網上/互聯網騙局
The HK$500,000 stolen from former security minister Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee following an email scam has been returned to her.

with a view to (doing) sth 為了
The Centre for Health Protection launched a Facebook Page and a YouTube Channel last week with a view to disseminating information on health promotion as well as disease prevention and control to members of the public.

cut / lower / reduce a price 減價
All five local petrol station operators took eight days to reduce prices when crude oil became cheaper last year.

give out 分發
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will give out 98,888 HK$30 Maxim’s cake coupons to visitors and local residents along the parade route.

appeal to 呼籲
The Centre for Health Protection has appealed to the public not to use three cosmetic cream products as they contain excessive mercury.

photoshopped picture 經電腦軟件加工過的相片
On Suwen University of Hong Kong's website, photoshopped pictures showed that its name is on various local landmarks including IFC in Central and Harbour City in Tsim Sha Tsui.

in collaboration with 協作
Organised by the Hong Kong Science Museum in collaboration with local tertiary education institutes and government departments, HK SciFest 2015 offers a wide range of science exploration activities for the public to explore the fun of science.

in spite of 儘管
Tests conducted by the Department of Health have revealed that in spite of improvements in some nutrient content, the lunchboxes of junior primary school students are yet to meet all nutrition recommendations.

pick up 拿起、拾起
He told the driver to stop and then got out of the taxi to pick up the banknotes.

guard against 防範
The portal gives general users practical advice to guard against cyber attacks.

in a row 連續
Hong Kong has been ranked the world’s freest economy for the 21st year in a row, according to the US-based Heritage Foundation.

be / come under fire 受到嚴厲批評
The Housing Department and Housing Society have come under fire from the Ombudsman for failing to take decisive action against tenants who unfairly occupy more than one subsidised flat.

certify sb dead (由醫生)證實某人不治
The twenty-four-year-old runner was certified dead yesterday morning at Eastern Hospital after spending a night in intensive care.

come to a standstill 陷於停頓
Traffic on Lung Cheung Road came to a standstill a few days ago after a double-decker burst into flames at the Tim Ma Yuen bus stop.

instead of 代替
As the Chinese New Year draws near, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority encourages the public to continue to support the use of good-as-new notes instead of brand-new ones for lai see.

be / get involved in 參與、牽涉
The two schoolboys were involved in an argument.

express scepticism 表示懷疑
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying raised the idea of reserving space in new developments for cinemas in his policy address last week, but members of the Legislative Council's information technology and broadcasting panel expressed scepticism yesterday.

along with 與…一起
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying was made an honorary patron, along with PLA Garrison Commander Tan Benhong.

people with chronic diseases / illnesses 長期病患者
Yuen Kwok-yung, professor of infectious diseases at HKU, said young children, elderly people, pregnant women and people with chronic diseases should take the flu vaccine as they were more likely to develop severe complications if infected.

a vast / wide / broad / large range of 各種各樣的
A Consumer Council test on 20 models of facial tissues – 13 in boxes and 7 in soft packs – has shown a vast range of prices.

provide sth for sb / provide sb with sth 提供
It will also provide financial support for local schools in a bid to double the number of primary and secondary sister schools in Hong Kong and the Mainland to about 600 pairs.

come into force 開始實施
Subject to the approval of LegCo, the revised Statutory Minimum Wage rate will come into force on May 1.

way of life 生活方式
Of those unwilling to work across the border, 22.8% lacked confidence in the rule of law in mainland China, 18% said they were not used to the way of life there and 17% did not want to leave their families.

at the end of 在末尾
Live chickens returned to the city's wet markets yesterday for the first time since the discovery of the H7N9 bird flu virus in a sample of imported chicken from Guangdong at the end of last month.

plead guilty 認罪
The 32-year-old actor and singer, who pleaded guilty to a charge of sheltering others to use drugs, will be released on February 13, having already spent five months in jail.

stay behind 留下來
The child fell asleep and stayed behind when the other children left the 16-seater minibus.

public opinion 民意、輿論
Student leaders and pan-democrats accused the government of "twisting" public opinion.

two-storey/seven-storey building 兩層/七層樓房
The seven-storey theme hotel will help boost room supply by 75 per cent to 1,750 rooms.

focus on 注重
Researchers believe schools’ and parents’ focus on academic performance has made them ignore exercise, leading to generally low fitness levels.

maintain one’s lead 保持其領先地位
Hong Kong International Airport has maintained its lead as Asia's busiest airport for international passenger traffic.

compared to/with 與…相比
Compared to the first launch of the programme, the amount of subsidy will be raised.

sentence sb to sth 判刑
League of Social Democrats secretary general Chan Tak-cheung was sentenced to three weeks in jail yesterday for throwing an egg at Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah at a political forum last year.

environmentally friendly 環保的
CLP will purchase more environmentally friendly coal, which will reduce the need for natural gas.

return to normal 恢復正常
Hundreds of people made repeated attempts to reoccupy roads, hours after traffic on Nathan Road returned to normal.

at least 至少
The students will have to sign a contract stating that they will return to the city to work after graduation for at least two years.

take first/second/… place 獲得第一/二/…名
She took fourth place in the high jump.

follow an order 遵守命令
The lawyer who represents a taxi drivers' group, Phyllis Kwong, said the occupiers will have to follow the injunction order to remove the barricades before this afternoon.

in breach of 違反
He was clearly in breach of the law.

inadequate supply 供應不足
Increased demand for care home vacancies has far outstripped inadequate supply.

a maximum of 最多
A maximum of 400,000 viewers may watch any HKTV programme simultaneously at any given time.

in (a) stable / critical condition 情況 穩定/危急
A pedestrian was in stable condition after he plunged 4 metres into a deep hole that opened up suddenly in a Causeway Bay pavement next to a construction site.

lead to 導致
The Consumer Council said that in some cases, short circuits could lead to fires.

daily necessities 日常必需品
The parallel goods included milk powder, diapers, daily necessities, skin-care products and electronic products.

fertility rate 生育率
Due to a low fertility rate and an extended life expectancy, the ageing population in Hong Kong has been growing.

on / ahead of / behind schedule 按/早於/遲於原定時間
According to the MTR Corporation, the West Island Line connecting Sheung Wan to Kennedy Town will open on schedule at the end of December.

the younger generation 年輕一代
Our Hong Kong Foundation’s most urgent missions are to win support for the government's 2017 chief executive election plan, boost social mobility for the younger generation and groom future political leaders.

make an announcement 宣佈
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Cheung Kin-chung has made an announcement on his blog that elderly people will see their "fruit money" increase by HK$50 per month next year if Legislative Council members stop filibustering funding proposals.

take the stand 出庭作證
Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun-wah brought an unexpected light touch to a solemn court hearing when he took the stand at the trial of a man accused of throwing an egg at him.

criticize sb/sth for (doing) sth 批評
The HKEAA criticized some candidates for using lengthy quotations from celebrities such as Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs and Nicholas Tse Ting-fung in the DSE English language exam.

inject sb with sth 給(某人)注射(某藥物)
A paediatrician has been issued a warning letter and reprimanded by the Medical Council for injecting a one-year-old child with the wrong vaccine.

fall/get sick 生病
The old man suddenly fell very sick and died a few days later.

in connection with 與…有關
A 29-year-old British banker will appear in court today in connection with the murder of two women in Wan Chai.

come onto the market 開售
2,160 new subsidised flats will come onto the market next month at prices of as little as HK$1.87 million.

rule of law 法治
Of 11 core values, the highest percentage of respondents (22.9 %) chose rule of law as most important, followed by freedom (20.8 %), and a just and corruption-free society (15.3 %).

public transportation 公共交通
Although public transportation to Kai Tak is limited, the Tourism Board will arrange free shuttle buses.

on display 展出
Hundreds of exhibits including paintings, costumes, porcelain, weapons and works of art are on display.

stress the importance of 強調…重要性
He stressed the importance of training people to spot high-risk airline passengers before they boarded.

be/have nothing to do with sb/sth 與某人/某事無關
The Education Bureau said the review had nothing to do with the Occupy movement.

for reasons of sth 出於…原因
Yesterday a Government Flying Service helicopter flew eight firefighters and five Civil Aid Service mountain rescue officers to the site and removed the banner for reasons of safety.

(a) lack of 缺乏
They cited reasons including a lack of time due to work, a lack of personal motivation and the distractions of television and the internet.

in the territory 在香港
Hong Kong Customs has mounted a three-week special operation targeting cross-boundary smuggling of illicit cigarettes and distribution of these cigarettes in the territory.

remain poles apart 依然是南轅北轍
The government and student leaders remain poles apart on how Hong Kong should elect its leader in 2017 after their televised talks yesterday.

the underprivileged 弱勢社群、貧苦階層
A voluntary organization helping the underprivileged criticized the government for not stating clearly what the homeless people could do if they failed to find affordable rental flats before the deadline.

attribute … to … 把 … 歸因於 …
The British Council attributes a reduction in the number of Hong Kong students seeking secondary education in Britain to a decline in the local school population.

in recognition of 為表彰
The recipients were given an honour or award in recognition of their significant contributions to Hong Kong or for their dedicated public and community service.

a new lease of life 重獲新生
A 37-year-old man who was first runner-up in an international bodybuilding contest dying of liver failure got a new lease of life – a transplant from a dead man who had the same operation 11 years ago.

score full marks 得滿分
The old-fashioned stick-shaped thermometers for measuring oral, armpit or rectal temperature scored full marks in overall performance.

deprive sb of sth 使喪失
The judge condemned him for not only taking the life of his wife but also depriving his son of a mother.

first come, first served 先到先得
The report suggests the government allocate new niches on a first come, first served basis.

range from ... to … 從…到…
Tickets are still available, with prices ranging from HK$490 to HK$1,800 each.

come under fire 遭到猛烈批評
Hong Kong Jockey Club staff have come under fire for trying to stop a blind man and his guide dog entering a betting branch, telling him pets were not allowed on the premises.

go up 上升
A study on buildings in seven districts including Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po has found that surface temperatures on some rooftops can go up to 70 degrees Celsius on some days.

pick sb up 接載
After the lift picked up passengers on the 12th floor, it plummeted to the ground.

a string of 一連串
Tycoon Chao Sze-tsung became the latest victim in a string of celebrity burglaries when antiques and other items valued at about HK$10 million were stolen from a safe in his bathroom.

under investigation 正在調查中
The cause of fire remains under investigation, but it is believed to have been caused by a short circuit.

award presentation ceremony 頒獎典禮
The award presentation ceremony will be held in December.

declare war (on sb/sth) (向…) 宣戰
Hacker group ‘Anonymous’ has declared war on the Hong Kong government, citing the treatment of protesters during Occupy Central as the main impetus for the attack.

as long as 只要
The police will not take any action as long as protesters do not challenge police frontlines.

owing to 由於
The Ceremony to Commemorate Those Who Died in the Defence of Hong Kong originally scheduled for tomorrow morning at the City Hall has been cancelled owing to the impact of the ‘Occupy Central’ movement on traffic conditions.

cover up 掩飾
They claimed that the twins’ father, who was a governor at the school, had helped to cover up the matter.

in the early hours (of the morning) 凌晨
A car driver who allegedly sped through a crowd of Occupy Central demonstrators in Mong Kok in the early hours of Tuesday morning has denied doing anything wrong.

due to 由於
The Education Bureau has announced that classes will be suspended at all schools in Wan Chai, Central and Western districts today due to traffic disruptions caused by the protests.

stage a sit-in 舉行靜坐示威
To clear demonstrators staging a sit-in on Tim Mei Avenue, police used pepper spray on protesters and many appeared to be hit in the face.

side effect 副作用
More than half of the patients interviewed said medical staff failed to tell them about the side effects of medications when they were discharged.

on sale 出售
Official First Day Covers are on sale at all post offices now.

contempt of court 藐視法庭
Using cameras in court could amount to contempt of court.

surrender to police 向警方自首
The 19-year-old subscriber eventually surrendered to police after a one-hour standoff.

thrash one’s rival 重創對手
Despite an unusual 333-metre outdoor track, Lee Wai-sze thrashed her rivals with an overwhelming win.

the public 公眾
The palace is now open to the public.

on suspicion of 涉嫌
The prosecutor's office in Beijing's Dongcheng district approved the arrest of Fong Cho-ming on suspicion of "accommodating drug users".

preliminary estimate 初步估算
Secretary for Transport and Housing Anthony Cheung has outlined plans for seven new railway projects to be completed by 2031, with preliminary cost estimates of $110 billion.

collide with 相撞
His taxi collided with a car traveling in the opposite direction shortly after the No. 8 signal went up.

mainland illegal immigrant 來自內地的非法入境者
The suspect, thought to be a mainland illegal immigrant, grabbed a policeman's gun and fired six shots in a public hospital in Sheung Shui yesterday.

in jail 坐牢
He has been in jail for two years already.

spend sth on sth 花(錢或時間)
Former Chief Secretary Rafael Hui Si-yan told the court that he spent most of his money on travel, wining and dining, pricey music recordings, opera tickets and stabling horses.

consider doing sth考慮
Almost nine in ten Hong Kong parents have considered sending their children to study at overseas universities, a survey shows.

roll out 推出
Apple will roll out its new smartphones in nine markets, including Hong Kong, next week.

respond to 回應
The lifeguards said the strike action will be repeated within a month if the government does not respond to their demands.

ward off 抵禦
The Tai Hang fire dragon dance was originally enacted by villagers to ward off plague.

take a sample取樣本
The Centre for Food Safety has taken samples for testing, as well as marking and sealing the products.

liable to可能受法律懲處
Littering at parks, beaches and barbecue sites is liable to a penalty of $1,500.

age discrimination年齡歧視
The most common type of discrimination encountered in the workplace was age discrimination.

receive notification接獲通知
The Food and Health Bureau has received notification from the Chinese authorities that supply of live poultry from the Mainland to Hong Kong will resume progressively starting from 4 September.

hand out 派發
Scholarism members began handing out fliers outside secondary schools yesterday to promote their plan for a one-day boycott of classes.

scores of 很多
Scores of children living across the border were late for classes on the first day of the new school year.

political reform 政治改革
The National People's Congress Standing Committee has laid out a framework for Hong Kong's political reform.

likely to 有可能的
There are 121 overseas officers, but this is likely to drop below 100 next year because of retirements and resignations.

regret doing sth懊悔
The sobbing Ko Chen-tung regretted making his family unhappy and setting a bad example for his fans.

proposal to do sth 提議
The Federation of Hong Kong Hotel Owners backed government proposals to amend the Hotel and Guesthouse Accommodation Ordinance.

prompt sb to do sth 促使
The outrage over these irresponsible parents has already prompted netizens to call on the police to charge the two mothers with child abuse.

due to 由於，因為
All 14 beaches in the New Territories districts of Tuen Mun and Tsuen Wan were temporarily closed due to the sewage leak at the Pillar Point Sewage Treatment Plant in Tuen Mun.

deal with處理
The MTR Corp has set up new plans and procedures for staff to deal with animals found on the tracks, the management said yesterday.

punching bag 練習拳擊用的吊袋
Frontline police officers have become "punching bags" for protesters taking out their frustrations, says deputy police commissioner Alfred Ma Wai-luk.

fundraising activity 籌款活動
The Ice Bucket Challenge is a fundraising activity involving dumping a bucket of ice water on one's head to promote awareness of the disease of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

refuse to do sth 拒絕
The MTR Corporation was accused of refusing to suspend train services to allow more time to save a stray dog on the tracks.

spend time doing sth度過
About 4.4 million people in Hong Kong use Facebook, and spend around 70 minutes of every day Facebooking.

retirement pension 退休金，養老金
A research team has proposed a retirement pension of HK$3,000 a month for everyone aged 65 and over – to be financed by a payroll old-age tax.

a step in the right direction 朝著正確方向邁出的一步
It's only a small improvement but at least it's a step in the right direction.

in a timely manner 及時地
Mr. Leung said his mission was to ensure that MTR projects are completed in a safe and timely manner.

measure up 達到預期的要求
The Occupy Central movement has said it will block the streets of Hong Kong's financial district if the government fails to deliver an election plan that measures up to international democratic standards.

set up 設立，安排
The government will continue to step up surveillance at border checkpoints.

populated area人口密集地區
A tree expert says more trees in poor condition are at risk of toppling over in populated areas of Hong Kong because of lax regulation.

the tip of an iceberg 冰山一角
The incidence of short weight in prepacked fresh food found in this survey is believed to be possibly the tip of an iceberg of the problem.

hit a low 跌到最低水平
Hong Kong property affordability ratio hit 12-year low.

a span of 一段時間
I worked with him over a span of six years.

file a report 呈交報告
A pathologist at United Christian Hospital filed inaccurate reports on 118 patients, leading to serious misdiagnoses and treatment in 17 of them.

source of來源
Work or study pressure is the greatest source of stress.

phase out 逐步廢除
Person-to-person marketing phone calls could be phased out sector-by-sector over a period of time.

benefit from 得益於
More than 100,000 people have benefitted from the "Bless Hong Kong Campaign", which was launched at the start of the year.

within budget 在預算範圍內
High rents persuaded many locals to purchase their own homes and most of these opted for small units that were within their budget.

enthusiastic about 熱衷的
The man is reported to be enthusiastic about playing war games.

a nuisance討厭的人，麻煩的事情
A survey found that the frequency of sales calls received by the public has increased drastically in recent years and nearly all the respondents considered them a nuisance.

influx of 大量湧入
About 100 lifeguards at 20 public pools and beaches across the city will go on strike today over a staff shortage and an increased workload due to an influx of mainland tourists.

ward off 抵禦
A 1 percent cut in government spending is not intended to "turn off the water taps" - just slow the rapid rise in spending to ward off a projected fiscal cliff, the financial secretary says.

looming crisis 醞釀危機
The government did not expect a looming crisis on Ebola in Hong Kong as there were no direct flights between the city and the affected countries in West Africa.

have no option but to 別無選擇，只有…
I had no option but to ask her to leave.

have no choice 別無選擇
Hong Kong women continue to face the prospect that they will have no choice other than to remain single.

guard against 預防
The government has announced new measures to guard against the deadly Ebola virus outbreak that has killed hundreds of people in West Africa.

turn sb away from sth 把某人拒之門外
Political unrest could keep tourists away from the city.

the onset of 開始
The enemy had to withdraw before the onset of winter.

communicate with 溝通
McDonald's Hong Kong failed to communicate well with the public.

contribute to促使
Labour shortages and wet weather contributed to the public housing construction delays.

up for grabs 待價而沽，供競買
The most up-to-date animation, comics and games were up for grabs.

job vacancies 職位空缺
Organized by the Hong Kong Society for the Aged, around 4,200 job vacancies were available for those who are over 50 years of age.

suffer from 患病
The two-year programme will screen patients aged 65 and above, as well as those suffering from diabetes or hypertension.

disabled people 殘疾人士
A study found that 70 percent of disabled people in Hong Kong have been unemployed for over a year, despite being well-educated.

work against 對不利
The new system of extending the retirement age of civil servants could work against lower-ranked staff who would like to remain employed.

an urge to do sth 強烈的慾望
He had an urge to open a shop of his own.

harsh punishment 嚴厲的懲罰
Harsher punishment will help curb the problem further.

beneficial to 有利的
A 17-year-long cohort study of local children born by the University of Hong Kong found that breastfeeding was beneficial to their physical and mental development.

be forced to jaywalk 被迫不守交通規則橫穿馬路 <br> Some pavements were so narrow or poorly designed that pedestrians were forced to jaywalk.

a lack of foresight 缺乏遠見
A report on the delays to the construction of the high-speed rail line to Guangzhou accuses Mr Walder of having a lack of foresight and poor judgement when it came to monitoring the project.

unfair trade practices 不公平營商手法
In the majority of cases, the money involved was minimal - which reflected strong consumer dissatisfaction over unfair trade practices.

have no ambition 胸無大志
There was a time when he had no ambition and had lost interest in life.

champion of sth 捍衛者
She was a champion of the poor all her life.

rack up 累積
He took his own life by burning charcoal in his home after racking up huge gambling debts.

lie to 說謊
A 19-year-old gambler lied to his father that he had been kidnapped because he wanted HK$100,000 to pay a gambling debt.

overwhelming support 壓倒性的支持
A mock referendum found overwhelming support for prioritising waste reduction over the so-called 'three-plus-one' plan.

impulsive behaviour 衝動行為
Impulsive behaviours, such as biting someone, are signs of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder.

incorporate in/into 加上，包含
The Equal Opportunities Commission wants to incorporate such elements as nationality and citizenship into the coverage of racial discrimination.

dissatisfied with 不滿意的
More young people are dissatisfied with the government.

social status 社會地位
Parents with high social status lack time to care for their children and it will have a negative impact on their children's character.

as a result 結果，因此
Many relief measures proposed by the government will have to be delayed as a result of the ongoing filibuster at the Legislative Council.

bring a prosecution against sb 提出訴訟
The evidence is now sufficient to bring a prosecution against him.

reflect on 深思，反省
Leung Chun-ying called on the public to reflect on lawmakers' acts and what impact they have on the younger generation.

show/exercise restraint 克制
I'll speak to the staff and ask them to exercise restraint and common sense.

public sentiment 公眾情緒
The government's policy is not in line with public sentiment.

shed light on 闡明
The case sheds light on the problems of families struggling to raise children with special needs and the lack of government support for them.

personal crisis 個人危機
The Federation of Youth Groups survey found that more than half of youths have experienced a personal crisis because of online social activities.

exhaust every effort 盡最大努力
Parents would exhaust every effort to help and protect their children if they are in trouble.

scarcity of 缺乏
Widening global wealth gap, China's scarcity of resources and a decline in trust are the issues keeping him awake at night.

in debt 欠債
More than 80 percent of the gamblers in the service industry are in debt.

in the pipeline 在進行中，在準備中
The government is concerned about the 'tight' labour situation in Hong Kong, especially with many large-scale infrastructure projects in the pipeline.

acute shortage 嚴重短缺
An acute shortage of nurses at public hospitals is putting the health of patients at risk.

stay vigilant 保持警覺
Joseph Yam's new book is titled Ju An Si Wei, which means "stay vigilant in peace time."

imperfect options 不完美的選項
Politicians need to have the courage to make difficult choices when presented with imperfect options.

commitment to 承擔
Her commitment to work is beyond question.

negative impacts 負面影響
The negative impacts could be mitigated by measures such as designating a 2,400 hectare marine park.

negative emotions 負面情緒
Women took up smoking due to emotional reasons that include feeling sad or bored, to reduce pressure and to control negative emotions.

sustainable development 可持續發展
The Government has struck a balance between protecting consumer interests and allowing the industry's sustainable development.

intangible cultural heritage 非物質文化遺產
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced the first inventory of intangible cultural heritage of Hong Kong, which includes 480 items.

solid evidence 實質證據
The Consumer Council says that there is insufficient solid evidence to support the use of vibration platform alone to reduce body fat and body weight.

turn up 到達
Friends of KMB turned up at the Tsim Sha Tsui bus terminal yesterday to wish the driving dads a Happy Father's Day and to distribute stickers to passengers.

deep regret 深表遺憾
The Chief Secretary, Carrie Lam, has expressed deep regret over the violent protest outside the Legislative Council building on Friday night.

force sb's way 強行
There were violent scenes when the demonstrators clashed with police and tried to force their way into the building.

fall behind schedule 落後於原定日程
Two more MTR projects have fallen behind schedule by six months and cannot be completed next year.

comment on 評論，發表意見
People were always commenting on my sister's looks.

in contrast 相反
Chinese immigrant students tend to be most unhappy. In contrast, South Asian children in Hong Kong are the happiest pupils.

set aside 撥出
These areas are set aside for public recreational use.

be prepared to do sth 願意做某事
Hongkongers are more prepared to face death compared to seven years ago.

deprive sb of sth 剝奪
A mainland parents' group said they do not rule out suing the Education Bureau for depriving the children of the rights of studying in Hong Kong.

lavish lifestyle 奢侈的生活
Former chief secretary for administration Rafael Hui Si-yan maintained a very lavish lifestyle — way beyond his means and spent much more money than he earned from his salaries.

satisfy the need 滿足需要
The Hong Kong Nuclear Society has urged the government to consider importing enough nuclear energy from the mainland to satisfy half of Hong Kong's electricity needs.

fiscal crisis 財政危機
The passing of the bill resolved the fiscal crisis the government had faced over the payment of salaries for civil servants and dole for the needy.

be impressed with/by 留下深刻印象
We're very impressed with the standard of the children's work.

yell at 大聲吼叫
Li was a loner who had difficulty controlling his emotions and often yelled at people.

break into 強行進入某處
Multiple shots and flash explosions were heard before heavily-armed special duty unit officers broke into the 50-year-old gunman's flat.

publicity campaign宣傳活動
The Consumer Council would step up consumer protection publicity campaigns.

adopt preventive measures 採取預防措施
Employers should adopt effective preventive measures to prevent the risk of heat stroke to their employees.

threatening letter 恐嚇信
He received a threatening letter demanding one million dollars.

advanced age 高齡
His grandfather died at an advanced age of 98.

be offset by 抵消
The slowdown in domestic demand was offset by an increase in exports.

run up debts 欠下大量債務
The chairman ran up debts worth HK$28,000 after organizing activities for members.

negative feelings 負面感受
The negative feelings may be related to beauty ads that set a standard for looks and promote slimming and whitening.

in accordance with 依照
Police will facilitate lawful public events to be carried out in a peaceful and orderly manner, and in accordance with the law.

high/low priority非常重要的事/不重要的事
Women' s issues are often seen as a low priority.

offensive remarks 冒犯性的言論
Sexual harassment was in the form of touching or offensive remarks about appearances.

step up 加強
The government should step up publicity on regular maintenance of old buildings.

contribute to 促成
Good family relationships and effective communication were the main factors that contributed to happy families.

shortage of 短缺
Hong Kong will have an oversupply of diploma, associate degree and research graduates but a shortage of 117,900 workers by 2022.

hold up 阻延
Financial Secretary John Tsang Chun- wah accused radical lawmakers of launching the filibuster campaign to hold up the passage of the budget.

concession scheme 優惠計劃
Starting from Sunday, nine-thousand children with disabilities will benefit from the $2 transport fare concession scheme.

take into account 考慮
The government would take into account factors such as the economic conditions, the financial position of the government and civil service morale before making a final decision.

unaware of 沒注意
Many people were unaware of the harm that alcohol can cause.

be entitled to sth 有資格
A survey suggests that new fathers should be entitled to at least seven days of paternity leave.

seek professional advice 尋求專業意見
Parents should seek professional advice before deciding whether their children could wear OK lenses for vision correction.

plead for 懇求
An elderly man knelt before Welfare secretary Matthew Cheung Kin-chung to plead for the government not to demolish the Kwu Tung care homes in Sheung Shui.

reluctant to 不願意
Men who are ill are reluctant to see a doctor and will bear the pain or discomfort as long as they can.

disseminate the message 宣揚信息
More than 30 hotels have pledged to launch a new initiative to disseminate the food waste reduction message in their restaurants.

gratitude to/for 感謝
Captain Gerald Fitzpatrick, a British soldier of the Second World War, expressed his gratitude to the Chinese troops for saving his life in the Battle of Yenangyaung.

in a relationship 談戀愛
An interesting finding is that 42 percent of Hongkongers who are in a relationship are still looking for better options.

expressed concern 表示關注
The Customs and Excise Department expressed concern over an increasing number of young people selling counterfeit goods on the Internet.

kick off 開始
A lion-dance performance kicked off the Piu Sik Parade.

estranged wife 分居妻子
Two police officers shot and killed a 21-year-old man who tried to attack his estranged wife.

do more harm than good 弊多利少
Buddhists who release fish into the sea in a show of compassion to mark Buddha's birthday may be doing more harm than good if they pick the wrong fish.

give sb the benefit of the doubt 假定某人是無辜的
The government gave the MTRC the benefit of the doubt.

prey on 敲詐，掠奪
The online extortion syndicates prey on mostly male victims.

a series of 一連串
Thousands of people marked Labour Day by staging a series of rallies to demand better workers' rights.

restore people's confidence 恢復人們的信心
The organization urgently needs to revamp its corporate image, and act decisively to restore people's confidence.

implementation of 推行
More than 65 percent supported the implementation of standard working hours.

financial burden 財政負擔
The government's proposal of a higher retirement age appears to be very short-sighted because it would raise the government's financial burden.

is concerned (that) 擔憂
The Council is concerned that the e-cigarettes would encourage more youngsters to take up tobacco.

take note of 注意
The situation in the Philippines had been closely monitored since the Manila bus tragedy, and the government had taken note of improvements in safety.

cover up 掩飾，隱瞞
Relatives of the 39 people who died in the accident accused officials of deliberately covering up the matter.

take formal disciplinary action 進行紀律懲罰
An internal investigation team has recommended the government to take formal disciplinary action against seven Marine Department officers.

sorrowful expression 悲傷的表情
This old woman has a sorrowful expression on her face.

drop off 下降，減少
Legislation to protect mainlanders from discrimination may not be necessary as such acts have dropped off considerably in recent weeks.

in a desperate plight 面臨絕境
The refugees are in a desperate plight.

verbally abused言語虐待
The majority of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong have been verbally abused by their bosses.

joyous atmosphere 歡樂氣氛
As Easter approaches, decorations fill every corner of the town with Easter rabbits and eggs, bringing a festive and joyous atmosphere.

on a par 與…相等
There are growing calls for the government to increase the number of statutory holidays from 12 to 17 so that they are on a par with the number of general holidays.

under no circumstances 在任何情形下決不
Under no circumstances should public officers attending council meetings be subjected to any intimidating or abusive acts by members.

without delay 立即，毫不耽擱
The faulty or damaged equipment should be reported without delay.

unforeseeable weather conditions 不可預測的惡劣天氣
The Hong Kong section of the Express Rail Link to Guangzhou has been delayed by unforeseeable weather conditions.

daily lives日常生活
Officials admitted that growing visitor numbers were affecting people's daily lives.

cruelty to animals 對動物的虐待
The case has been listed as probable cruelty to animals.

put forward 提出，建議
It was regrettable that some legislators had put forward nearly 2,000 amendments to the bill.

lose one's balance失去平衡
He lost his balance and fell on his face.

early bird 早起者
The early bird gets the worm.

keep ahead 保持領先的地位
The bureau was needed to promote technological developments and innovation to keep Hong Kong ahead in the global race.

get addicted 上癮
The "No Gamble 21 Alliance" said it expected many young people to start gambling on World Cup matches and some of them may get addicted.

participate in 參與
Seven public and private housing estates will participate in a waste charging pilot scheme.

tighten laws 加強法律  
A women's rights group has urged the government to tighten laws against domestic violence.

urgent need 急需
There is no urgent need to continue the scheme at this stage.

daily lives日常生活
The government is aware that growing visitor total is affecting residents' daily lives and is investigating ways to regulate the growth of incoming travellers.

at the discretion 自行處理
Those currently in service can work for five years after age 60 at the discretion of their department heads.

put aside 儲備
About 43 percent of Hongkongers have not put aside any emergency funds.

dampen demand 抑制需求
The property market was no longer overheated as cooling measures have dampened demand from overseas.

academic pressure 學習壓力
Academic pressure is the most obvious source of pressure.

extensive damage 廣泛破壞
Hailstones the size of golf balls battered several areas of Hong Kong last night causing extensive damage and forcing the Hong Kong Observatory to hoist the first black storm warning of the year.

in the belief 相信
She started the organisation in the belief that Hong Kong should be a society that values good character instead of emphasising personal achievement.

controversial plan 具爭議的計劃
Controversial plans to deal with Hong Kong's mountain of waste cleared an early hurdle yesterday.

key part 重要部分
The Department of Health will celebrate Joyful Fruit Month in April to encourage the public to develop a daily habit of eating fruit as a key part of healthy living.

in the long run 從長遠來看
New tourism hubs at Kai Tak and Lantau are planned, which can improve tourism capacity in the long run.

biased towards/against 有偏見的
The complaining parents were too biased towards their children and their attitude or tone of voice was inappropriate.

impose a ban 實施禁令
It would be difficult to impose a ban because of the local preference for fresh chicken.

make ends meet 收支相抵
Reintroducing a rent control policy and a regular low-income subsidy would be the most effective way to help them make ends meet.

shopping spree 瘋狂購物
Many Hong Kong people are going abroad for their shopping spree.

in a stable condition 病情穩定
The new scheme will allow more outpatients who are in a stable condition to receive treatment at private clinics six times a year.

lag far behind 遠遠落後
Hong Kong's system of access to government information lags far behind that of many developed countries.

have no option but to do sth 別無選擇
Teenage mothers often have no option but to live with their parents.

desire to do sth 渴望  
An immigration consultant said the political and social atmosphere could be among the reasons for the desire to migrate.

persist in (doing) sth 堅持，執意
If you persist in causing trouble, the company may be forced to dismiss you.

massive influx 大量的湧入
A radical anti-mainland group dressed in Red Guard uniforms to protest the massive influx of mainland visitors to Hong Kong.

in the absence of 缺乏
In the absence of an extradition treaty between Hong Kong and Macau, the pair will escape imprisonment unless they visit the enclave.

attentive to sb/sth 關心的，肯幫忙的
Government officials should be more attentive to the needs of families.

waste disposal 廢物處理
Attempts are being made to solve the problem of waste disposal.

fashion accessories 時尚配飾 
The most popular items of purchase were cinema tickets, clothing and fashion accessories, e-coupons and, personal and beauty care products.

comes to a dead end 進入死胡同
Entertainment entrepreneur Ricky Wong Wai-kay plans legal action as HKTV comes to a dead end.

testify against 作供指控
Three students testified against the teacher in the trial.

route rationalization 路線重組
The government should take more initiative to reduce the number of cars by route rationalization and adjusting tunnel tolls.

labour shortage 勞動力短缺
Encouraging women to join the workforce has been suggested as one way to deal with a labour shortage.

pose a threat to sth 造成威脅
The Alliance are worried that Lantau will become another economic city, with concrete buildings springing up in the area and posing a threat to the environment and cultural heritage.

change beyond recognition 改變得面目全非
Li Ka-Shing has warned that Hong Kong is like "a spoilt child" and the rising tide of populism could change the city beyond recognition.

advanced age 高齡
The magistrate said a deterrent sentence was necessary despite the engineer's remorse and his advanced age.

fulfil duties 履行職責
Mr. Ho had not properly fulfilled his duties as a legislator and had seriously damaged the party's reputation.

low self-esteem 低自尊
Most young mothers with crisis pregnancies came from broken families, girls with low self-esteem and very little sex education.

pursue higher education 接受高等教育
An increasing number of Hong Kong students have applied to pursue higher education in Taiwan in the past two years.

feel constrained 感覺受到束縛
Many women feel constrained by their family's demand.

pull out (of sth) 退出
The project became so expensive that we had to pull out.

express dissatisfaction 表示不滿
A University of Hong Kong poll showed 45 percent of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction on the financial secretary’s latest budget.

in broad daylight 光天化日之下   
Former Ming Pao chief editor Lau Chun-to is in critical condition after being brutally attacked by two men in broad daylight.

deter sb from doing sth 防止
There were calls for tougher guidelines to deter education officials from securing school places for their friends and relatives.

daily necessities日用品
A giant shopping mall could help divert some tourists looking to buy daily necessities like milk powder.

vulgar behaviour低俗行為
Their vulgar behaviour and coarse language were so unacceptable.

relief measures 紓困措施
They were furious that the government intended to scale back relief measures, such as rent and rates waivers.

a last-ditch attempt 作出最後努力
The Financial Secretary has made a last-ditch attempt to urge lawmakers to pass the Stamp Duty (Amendment) Bill 2012.

dispose of 丟棄，處理
Households are likely bound to pay up to HK$1 per bag to dispose of rubbish in 2016.

cope with 處理
The guidelines will help frontline officers cope with breaking situations and reduce unnecessary complaints.

put on hold 擱置
The Government has put on hold its proposal to increase the Cross-Harbour Tunnel toll and reduce the Eastern Harbour Crossing toll.

verbal violence 語言暴力
Verbal violence is not a solution to problems.

strike a balance 達到平衡
Unstable labour and land supply will undermine future economic growth, and Hongkongers need to strike a balance to reach consensus on such issues.

on top of 除…外
On top of paying the most tax, they are entitled to the least welfare while facing endless rises in mortgage repayment and rent.

pander to 迎合
The president of the University of Science and Technology, Professor Tony Chan Fan-cheong, said its second parents' day would go ahead this year despite criticism that it was pandering to over-protective parents.

financial constraints 財力限制
The singletons said they did not want to get married because of financial constraints.

end up 結果為…
Some university graduates who have emotional or interpersonal problems end up on the streets.

influx of 湧入
An arrivals tax could be used to help curb the influx of mainland visitors.

results in 導致
The long working hours results in a lack of communication with their children.

financial burden 財務負擔
One-off measures that relieve the financial burden of Hongkongers are likely to come to an end gradually.

separate from 分開
The government is looking for a new site to store live chickens so it can separate those imported from the mainland from locally-reared birds.

reserve the right 保留權利
The company reserved the right to take legal action against the passengers who refused to disembark the vessels.

cruise passengers 郵輪乘客
Four hundred angry cruise passengers agreed to leave the vessel after a 17-hour standoff.

endurance event 耐力賽
University study finds that competitors are risking injury and even death by failing to train adequately for endurance events.

urge sb to do sth 呼籲
Hospital Authority Chairman Prof John Leong urged people to use General Out-patient Clinics, private clinics, and private hospitals' outpatient services for minor illnesses.

give the thumbs up 稱讚
Some give former Singapore Arts Festival general manager Low Kee Hong the thumbs up and others wonder why the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority was ignoring local talent.

official language 法定語言
An article on the Education Bureau's website claiming "Cantonese is not an official language" has been removed after criticism.

live in harmony 和睦相處
At the wedding party, the bride and the bridegroom expressed that they would live in harmony and mutual respect and grow old together.

long-term plan長遠的計劃
Worries will soon appear if one gives no thought to a long - term plan.

not surprisingly不足為奇
Not surprisingly, horse-themed items are especially popular.

meet/satisfy the demand 滿足要求
Sanctions are being imposed on the Philippines because the country's government is still unable to meet the demand of the victims and families for a formal apology.

technology-related crimes 科技有關的罪案
There has been an increase of 70 percent of technology-related crimes.

mean (that) 意味著
The measures mean Hongkongers will not have fresh chicken for the Lunar New Year.

foreign domestic helper 外傭
A 58-year-old woman was arrested in Mid-Levels for allegedly abusing a foreign domestic helper.

feel ashamed 感到羞恥
Without even the most basic professional ethics, they should feel ashamed before all taxpayers!

as a result of 原因是
Donors from secondary schools dropped 8 per cent last year as a result of the new academic structure which eliminated the seventh form.

without consent 未經同意
Many of the complaints were about the use of personal information without consent.

concede that 承認
The Housing Secretary, Anthony Cheung, has conceded that property prices are now out of the reach of the general public.

short of 少於，未達到
Only four legislators were present, short of the eight required for a quorum.

prepare to do sth 準備
The woman accused of torturing an Indonesian maid for eight months was arrested at the airport yesterday as she prepared to leave for Bangkok.

allocation of 分配
They demanded 15 years of free education for better allocation of resources.

defeat the purpose 有違原意
It would defeat the purpose of importing helpers if employers are not required to provide lodging.

cause inconvenience 造成不便
The influx of travellers from mainland China caused inconvenience to Hong Kong people.

apply for 申請
The allowance will encourage more people to go to work without needing to apply for the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance.

core of 核心
Boosting land supply, helping the poor and enhancing Hong Kong's long-term economic competitiveness were at the core of Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying's policy address yesterday.

20 consecutive years 連續二十年
Hong Kong has been ranked the world's freest economy for 20 consecutive years.

persuasive argument 有說服力的論點
He made a persuasive argument.

impose charges 徵收費用
A waste charging trial found that imposing domestic waste charges could result in a five-fold increase in the amount of garbage being recycled.

keep an open mind 持開放態度
The government says it is keeping an open mind on proposed legal changes to the issuing of guesthouse licences.

a record high 達到最高記錄
The annual average concentration of nitrogen dioxide reached a record high in Central.

equivalent to 相當於
Those living in Hong Kong used 320 million lai see packets last year - equivalent to 16,300 trees.

immense workload 極大的工作量     
The immense workload led to the turnover of some experienced doctors and it affected the quality of service provided.

enterprising spirit 進取精神
Although Sir Run Run has passed away, his perseverance and enterprising spirit will live on in the hearts of Hong Kong people.

chronic labour force shortage 長期的勞動力短缺 
It was important to attract professionals from overseas to address the chronic labour force shortage in some sectors.

political stance 政治立場
The media's political stance and ideology affect their credibility scores.

come up with 提出，想出
We should also keep an open mind about labour importation.

spill over 蔓延，擴散
Parents feared the shortage of places in North and Tai Po Districts caused by an influx of cross-border children would spill over into Yuen Long.

compassion for 憐憫
Her heart was filled with compassion for the motherless children.

eligible for 合資格的
Students are not eligible for government loans if they have a part-time job.

a round of applause 一陣掌聲
Let's have a round of applause for our speakers today.

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