【新唐人2012年4月17日讯】【看新闻学英语】
Google Project Glass Unveiled
谷歌眼镜计划亮相
By Daniel Chen, David Lee
【新闻关键字】
1. Unveil /ənv’el/ v. 揭开
2. Augmented Reality ph. 扩增实境技术
3. Look up ph. 查询
4. Put back ph. 把…放回原处；推迟
5. Overly /’ovɚli/ adv. 过度地
6. Intrusive /ɪntr’usɪv/ adj. 打扰的
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，谷歌发表它们新的“眼镜计划”，一种扩增实境的科技眼镜。眼镜计划就像是苹果iPhone 4S的Siri的视觉版。
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.
这副眼镜可将资讯投影在使用者右眼前方的萤幕。使用者可以用它来查看天气、找方位、交通资讯，甚至让你的朋友“透过你的眼睛”进行视讯交谈。
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.
贴文还包含了一支影片，展示这项科技的可能使用情境。读者可以从中观察到使用者透过这项装置获得地铁资讯、拍摄照片，以及进行视讯交谈。而这些全部都用语音控制。
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.
虽然有些人可能认为，这项技术过分干涉生活，但谷歌表示：“我们认为，科技应该为你工作 – 你需要的时候，帮你找到出路”。透过Google+的眼镜计划账号，他们正从消费者身上寻求对这项计划的反馈意见。
本则影音新闻出处：新唐人电视台英语新闻
http://english.ntdtv.com/ntdtv_en/science_technology/2012-04-05/google-project-glass-unveiled.html#video_section
本专栏由前卫英语李德良老师主编 www.davidlee.url.tw
【看新闻‧学会话】
1. It helps you explore and share your world.
它帮助你们探索和分享你们的世界。
2. A pair of glasses projects information onto a screen in front of the user’s right eye.
这副眼镜可将资讯投影在使用者右眼前方的萤幕。
3. This technology is overly intrusive.
这项科技太过分干扰生活了。
4. We think technology should work for you.
我们认为，科技应该为你工作
5. They are asking for feedback on the project from consumers.
他们正从寻求消费者对这项计划的反馈。
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.
使用者可以用它来查看天气、找方位、交通资讯，甚至让你的朋友“透过你的眼睛”进行视讯交谈。
