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http://www.sina.com.cn 2002/01/28 16:30  《冒气泡》

  1. Take a look at...

  The person using this has something interesting or wonderful to show you and wants you to look at it. In the formal method, one would say, "Please turn your attention to this over here." But in casual talk between friends we can just use this phrase.

  2. You look for it

  The person using this phrase is obviously not sure how to do something. They also might not have the time or patience to do it. In that case, they would say, "You look for it." This transfers the task and responsibility to someone else.

  3. ...is on me

  Do not take this one literally. Of course, you will not put the dinner on you. In this case, "on me" means that I will be responsible for it. I will pay for it. This phrase can be used in any situationswheresyou are treating some other people to meals, tickets, events, etc.

  4. I never thought about that

  I had never considered such a possibility. In the dialogue, Sergio never thought very farsintosthe future. He did not realize that it was possible that one day no one would have to leave their homes. It is true that people do not always maximize their brain power. They will speak before thinking. If you find yourself always using this phrase you may want to think more before you express your opinion.

  5. One big global brain

  The "brain" here refers to a consciousness made up of connected points. When the world's mobile phones are found in every person's hands then everyone will be connected. It will be like a big brain that can transfer information, ideas and learning to everyone else.

  6. Serves us well

  Taking one action will produce a result. The action to make the mobile phone or other technologies ubiquitous, everywhere, may not have the most positive reaction. In the end, technology should serve or benefit humans.

新辞新说

  1.看一看

  用这个短语的人想向你展示他的什么有趣或好看的东西,并且希望你能看一看。正式用语中,一个人会说:“请你注意我这边。”但平时朋友间的闲谈还是用上边的短语。

  2.你自己找吧

  用这个短语的人明显不确切知道怎么做。他们可能是没时间,或者是没耐心做。这种情况下,他们会说:“你自己找吧。”这就把工作和责任转给了别人。

  3.……算我的

  不要照字面意思理解这个短语。你当然不会把晚餐放在自己身上。对话中,“on me”指的是我将对此事负责。晚餐由我来付账。在你请某些人吃饭、看球赛、看电影等场合中,这个短语都可以用。

  4.我从没有想过这些

  我从未考虑过这样的可能性。对话中,塞吉奥对未来从没有想过那么远,他没有意识到有一天人们可能不必再留在家里。确实人们通常并不最大限度地运用脑力,他们总是先说后想。如果你发现自己总是说这个短语,你可能应该在表达自己的观点前多想想。

  5.一个巨大的全球大脑

  此处“大脑”一词指由许多连接点组成的意识。当世界上每个人都有了移动电话时,那么大家都连在一起了。这就像一个可以互相学习,互相传送信息、观点的大脑。

  6.使我们受益

  发出一个行动总要造成一个结果。制造移动电话以及开发其他技术这种行为,可能不一定定产生很积极的反应。最终,技术应该为人类造福。




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