(单词翻译:单击)
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And now, Words and Their Stories, from VOA Learning English.
欢迎收听VOA慢速英语《词汇掌故》节目。
On this program we explore words and expressions in the English language.
在本节目中，我们探讨英语中的单词和短语。
We give definitions, examples, and notes on usage.
我们给出释义，例子并对用法进行解释说明。
Sometimes we use them in short conversations.
有时我们会在简短的对话中使用它们。
When it comes to learning a language, using words in conversations is not a state-of-the-art learning method.
说到学习一门语言，在对话中使用单词并不是一种最先进的学习方法。
It is a traditional method that has stood the test of time because it works.
这是一种经受住了时间考验的传统方法，因为它有效。
So, what method would be considered state-of-the-art?
那么，什么样的方法才算是最先进的呢？
Talking with an artificial intelligence robot or using some other cutting edge computer technology would be considered state-of-the-art.
与人工智能机器人交谈或使用其他一些尖端计算机技术将被认为是最先进的。
It would be the newest and best available.
这将是现有的最新、最好的方法。
The phrase "state-of-the-art" also describes the highest level of development.
短语“state-of-the-art”也描述了最高的发展水平。
We can use state-of-the-art to describe advancements in scientific fields.
我们可以用“state-of-the-art”来描述科学领域的进步。
Any major scientific progress can be described as state of the art.
任何重大的科学进步都可以用state of the art来形容。
State-of-the-art can also be called top of the line or best in its class.
State-of-the-art也可以指“顶级的”或“同类中的最佳”。
We can also say something is the pinnacle of technology, or the peak of performance if it is state-of-the-art.
state-of-the-art可以用来形容技术或性能的顶峰。
Another way to express this thought is to say it is on the forefront of technology, development or advancement in a particular field.
另一种表达这种思想的方式是说它处于某一特定领域的技术、发展或进步的最前沿。
Something that is state-of-the-art is innovative.
最先进的东西就是创新。
These terms all have a similar meaning: something is the latest and greatest.
这些术语都有相似的含义：某事物是最新的、最好的。
Some word experts say this phrase originated in the early 20th century.
一些词汇专家表示，这个短语起源于20世纪初。
It is now very commonly used in both formal and informal situations.
如今，这个词在正式和非正式场合都很常用。
Now, let's hear some of these terms used in a conversation between two friends.
现在，让我们来听一听两个朋友在对话中使用的其中一些短语。
Wow, what do you have there?
哇，你拿的是什么？
This is my new coffee machine. It is state-of-the-art.
这是我的新咖啡机。它是最先进的。
I can see that! It's really impressive.
我看得出来！真是令人印象深刻。
It has an on/off setting that I can control from my phone.
它有一个我可以通过手机控制的开/关设置。
You can start your coffee from across town.
你可以从镇上的另一边开始做咖啡。
Yes, I can! The bean container is split into four parts. So, I can have different kinds of coffee.
是的，我可以！咖啡豆容器被分成四个部分。所以，我可以喝不同种类的咖啡。
That is a great innovation!
这是一项伟大的创新！
It gets better. This machine is the pinnacle of coffee technology! Its state-of-the-art technology can also steam milk and add a choice of five different flavorings.
它会变得更好。这台机器是咖啡技术的巅峰！它最先进的技术还可以蒸牛奶，并添加五种不同的调味品。
Well, enough talking! Let's have a cup of coffee! I'll take mine with caramel flavor and extra frothy milk.
好了，说得够多了！我们喝杯咖啡吧！我要焦糖味的，多加奶泡。
Um, yeah. That's going to have to wait for a bit.
嗯，是的。那得等一会儿了。
Why?
为什么？
I don't know how to use it yet. But I will after I read this 20-page instruction book.
我还不知道怎么用。但我读完这20页的说明书后就会了。
Got it. I can help. But first … I'll go get us some coffee.
明白了。我可以帮忙。但首先，我得弄点咖啡喝。
And that's the end of this Words and Their Stories.
以上就是本期《词汇掌故》节目的全部内容。
Until next time … I'm Anna Matteo.
下次见……我是安娜·马特奥。
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