【明報專訊】Eason participates in a colouring competition. He intends to win the first prize by playing dirty tricks...

“ Eason: The colouring software is very convenient! ”

“ Eason: Oh my god! First prize! ”

“ Eason: Sigh...I forgot to remove the app's watermark... ”

■English highway﹕Disqualify

"Disqualify" refers to stop someone from taking part in an activity because they have broken a rule. It is often passive in this meaning. The noun form is "disqualification".

e.g. The team has been disqualified from entering the contest.

■Quiz

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "disqualify".

1. The athlete was ____________ from competing in the games.

2. The ____________ of the legislator in the election has raised a number of questions.

3. ____________ drivers are banned from driving in the territory.

(Answers on next text)

■Glossary

dirty trick (n phr) 不當手法

software (n) 軟件

remove (v) 去除

watermark (n) 水印

[Smarties' Power English 第246期]