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听力文本
World’s First ‘Smart Jacket’ Ready to Launch
A jacket that communicates with electronic devices is the latest invention in wearable technology.
The "smart jacket" was developed by Google in partnership with the American clothing manufacturer Levi's.
The two companies recently demonstrated the jacket at the South by Southwest technology conference in Austin, Texas.
The jacket is made from the same denim material that Levi's is known for worldwide. But it also comes equipped with wireless connectivity.
The technology uses fabric made with materials that can carry electronic signals. This lets people touch an area of the jacket near the wrist to perform wireless actions.
The interactive jacket includes a small "smart tag" that attaches to the end of the sleeve. This connects with Bluetooth technology to communicate with other devices.
If this tag is removed, the jacket can be washed just like other pieces of clothing.
The jacket is expected to begin selling this autumn for $350.
The new product demonstrates Google and Levi's desire to create a modern version of denim. The material was first introduced in 1873.
The jacket lets users easily control mobile devices while doing other activities, the project website says. Users can connect directly from the jacket to several different services, including phones, music or maps.
Developers expect the jacket to be especially popular among bicycle riders. They may find the technology easier to use than a smartwatch.
The project website says its team expects to see many other kinds of wearable technology in the future. It also urges designers to come up with their own ideas.
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词汇解析
1.electronic devices 电子设备
Many of the radio and electronic devices used are similar to those of artificial satellites.
所用的无线电和电子仪器中有许多与人造卫星的相同。
2.communicate with 与...交流
They went into a trance to communicate with the spirit world.
他们进入出神状态与灵界交流。
3.be known for 因...闻名
He is known for taking a tough line on security.
他因在安全问题上采取强硬路线而闻名。
4.wearable technology 可穿戴技术
The first students will work on projects related to wearable technology and the Internet of things.
第一批学生将参与和可穿戴技术及物联网有关的项目。
内容解析
1.The "smart jacket" was developed by Google in partnership with the American clothing manufacturer Levi's.
in partnership with 与...合作
This is a work-study program in information systems, in partnership with Telecom Paris.
这是一个勤工俭学的信息系统与电信在巴黎的伙伴关系。
He led the research in partnership with Facebooks Data Science team.
他领导一个和脸书的数据科学组合作的研究。
2.It also urges designers to come up with their own ideas.
come up with 提出；赶上
The president was moved to come up with these suggestions after the hearings.
听证会促使总统想出了这些建议。
Let's fingerprint the canoe, see if we come up with anything.
让我们提取一下独木舟上的指纹，看看能不能有什么发现。
参考译文
全球首款“智能外套”即将问世
最近，可穿戴技术领域有了新发明——一款可连接电子设备的新型夹克衫。这款“智能夹克”由谷歌（Google）与美国服装界大佬李维斯（Levi’s）合作推出。
在得克萨斯州奥斯汀举行的西南偏南大会上，两家公司展示了这款“智能夹克”。
这款外套采用的是李维斯享誉全球的丹宁牛仔面料。只不过，外套还增加了无线连接设备。
该科技产品所用纤维中含有可导电材料。用户能够通过触摸手腕的布料控制无线连接。
这款互动夹克内置一个微型“智能标签”，与袖子的末端相连。而蓝牙技术通过标签与其他电子设备相连。
你只需摘下智能标签，这种夹克就可以当做一件普通衣物清洗。
该款夹克衫预计在秋季发售，售价为350美元。
这一新产品是谷歌与李维斯合力打造的一款现代版丹宁面料服饰。丹宁面料最早是在1873年被引进美国的。
该产品的官网介绍称，智能夹克能够让用户在进行其他活动时轻松控制可移动电子设备。用户可以直接通过夹克连接几项不同的服务，包括手机，音乐或地图。
开发人员称，该款夹克将在骑行爱好者中大受欢迎。用户可能会发现，智能夹克比智能手表用起来更顺手。
官网还介绍称，预计未来会出现更多其他类型的可穿戴技术。此外，它还呼吁各位设计师踊跃提出好的创意。
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