【新唐人2012年4月17日訊】【看新聞學英語】
Google Project Glass Unveiled
谷歌眼鏡計劃亮相
By Daniel Chen, David Lee
【新聞關鍵字】
1. Unveil /ənv’el/ v. 揭開
2. Augmented Reality ph. 擴增實境技術
3. Look up ph. 查詢
4. Put back ph. 把…放回原處;推遲
5. Overly /’ovɚli/ adv. 過度地
6. Intrusive /ɪntr’usɪv/ adj. 打擾的
On April 4th, Google unveiled their new “Project Glass”, a type of augmented Reality Eyewear. Project Glass is something like a visual version of Apple’s Siri on the iPhone 4S.
四月四日,谷歌發表它們新的「眼鏡計畫」,一種擴增實境的科技眼鏡。眼鏡計畫就像是蘋果iPhone 4S的Siri的視覺版。
A pair of glasses projects information onto a screen in front of the user’s right eye. It allows users to check the weather, look up directions and transportation information and even allows friends to see “through your eyes” via video chat.
這副眼鏡可將資訊投影在使用者右眼前方的螢幕。使用者可以用它來查看天氣、找方位、交通資訊,甚至讓你的朋友「透過你的眼睛」進行視訊交談。
The post also includes a video, which demonstrates possible uses for the technology. One can observe the user getting subway information, taking pictures, and video chatting through the device—all using voice commands.
貼文還包含了一支影片,展示這項科技的可能使用情境。讀者可以從中觀察到使用者透過這項裝置獲得地鐵資訊、拍攝照片,以及進行視訊交談。而這些全部都用語音控制。
While some may think that the technology is overly intrusive, Google state: “We think technology should work for you — to be there when you need it and get out of your way when you don’t.” They are asking for feedback on the project from consumers, through the Project Glass account on Google Plus.
雖然有些人可能認為,這項技術過分干涉生活,但谷歌表示:「我們認為,科技應該為你工作 – 你需要的時候,幫你找到出路」。透過Google+的眼鏡計畫帳號,他們正從消費者身上尋求對這項計畫的反饋意見。
本則影音新聞出處:新唐人電視台英語新聞
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/science_technology/2012-04-05/google-project-glass-unveiled.html#video_section
本專欄由前衛英語李德良老師主編 www.davidlee.url.tw
【看新聞‧學會話】
1. It helps you explore and share your world.
它幫助你們探索和分享你們的世界。
2. A pair of glasses projects information onto a screen in front of the user’s right eye.
這副眼鏡可將資訊投影在使用者右眼前方的螢幕。
3. This technology is overly intrusive.
這項科技太過分干擾生活了。
4. We think technology should work for you.
我們認為,科技應該為你工作
5. They are asking for feedback on the project from consumers.
他們正從尋求消費者對這項計畫的反饋。
6. It allows users to check the weather, look up directions and transportation information and even allows friends to see “through your eyes” via video chat.
使用者可以用它來查看天氣、找方位、交通資訊,甚至讓你的朋友「透過你的眼睛」進行視訊交談。