BBC地道英語口語:Wi fi 無線上網技術
BBC地道英語口語:Wi-fi 無線上網技術
Jo: This is Real English from BBC Learning English. I’m Jo.
Jean: And I’m Jean.
Jo: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.
Jean: 在《地道英語》節目中，我們要來了解和學習一些英國英語語言中新出現的新詞彙和短語。
Jo: It’s very important to stay up-to-date with English because new words and expressions enter the language all the time.
Jean: 那我們今天的新詞彙是什麼呢？Jo？
Jo: Today’s expression is 'wi-fi' – W.I. and F.I. Wi-fi.
Jean: Wi-fi. Wi-fi 是什麼東西呢？
Jo: Well, Wi-fi is short for wireless fidelity. It means that instead of using wires, your computer is connected to the internet or other computers by radio.
Jean: 原來 wi-fi 就是一種不需要把電腦連在傳統的線路上，就能直接快速上網的無線技術。
Jo: That’s right. You could say 'I work in a very modern office. Everything’s wi-fi.'
Jean: I see.
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A: Where do I put this wire to connect to the internet?
B: Don’t be silly! This computer is wi-fi! You don’t need any wires!
Jo: Is your office wi-fi, Jean?
Jean: No, it isn’t.
Jo: Neither is mine. We have wires going everywhere.
Jean: Really?
Jo: Yes. However, the boss says we may go wi-fi next year.
Jean: Is it expensive?
Jo: Of course wi-fi is more expensive, but it’s getting more common now.
Jean: Is it in the UK?
Jo: Yes, all new computers are wi-fi these days.
Jean: 好，今天我們學到的新詞彙就是 wi-fi，就是一種不需要把電腦連在傳統的線路上，就能直接快速上網的無線技術。And we have to go now.
Jo: Yes, that’s all for today. You’ve been listening to Real English and this is BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye.
Jean: See you next time.
