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:
在我們的《地道英語》節(jié)目當(dāng)中，我們會帶領(lǐng)大家一起來學(xué)習(xí)和熟悉一些近代英式英語里新出現(xiàn)的詞匯和新說法。
Jo: It’s very important to stay up-to-date with English
because new words and expressions enter the language all the time.
Jean: 那好，Jo，今天我們要學(xué)的新詞是什么呢？
Jo: Today’s expression is ‘wiki’ – W.I.K.I. – wiki.
Jean: Wiki. Wiki又是什么東西？
Jo: Well, a wiki is a website that anyone can edit or modify.
They usually contain information, and you or anyone else can add or change the
information.
Jean: 這倒真是個新字眼。原來wiki就是大家可以上去任意添加和編輯的一種信息網(wǎng)站。
Jo: That’s right. You could say ‘Wikis are a good example of
freedom on the internet – anyone can contribute.’
Jean: That’s right.
Insert
A: What are you typing?
B: I’m just adding some information about China on this
wiki.
Jean: Have you ever written on a wiki?
Jo: No, but my brother has. He spends a lot of time on the
internet.
Jean: Really?
Jo: Yes. And he loves adding things to wikis.
Jean: Like what?
Jo:: Many things, but mostly wikis about football!
Jean: I see.
Jo: Yes, he’s addicted to football and wikis!
Jean:
今天我們學(xué)到的這個新詞Wiki對喜歡網(wǎng)站的朋友們尤其有用，Wiki，就是一種大家可以任意添加和編輯信息的網(wǎng)站。And that’s all we have
time for today.
Jo:: Yes, that’s all. You’ve been listening to Real English
from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real
English. Bye.
Jean: See you next time.
