2017考研英语拓展阅读：谷歌将研发两款Android Watch

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2017考研英语拓展阅读：谷歌将研发两款Android Watch

　　Google is building two smartwatches that will use its AI voice assistant feature, a source close to the top-secret project has revealed.

　　据该项最高机密知情人士透露，谷歌正在研发两款智能手表，将使用其AI语音助手功能。

　　The devices, which are likely to be Nexus branded, are expected to hit shelves sometime early next year.

　　这两款设备将作为Nexus旗下产品发售，预计将于明年早些时候与消费者见面。

　　They include a feature-packed watch with GPS, heart-rate monitoring and LTE capabilities as well as a lightweight version.

　　这两款设备配备功能多样的手表，包括GPS、心率监测以及LTE功能等，谷歌届时还会推出一个轻量级版本。

　　The top-secret specifications were revealed by ’multiple sources’ to gadget rumour site, Android Police.

　　“多名消息人士”都在小道消息网址“Android Police”上透露了关于这一最高计划的信息。

　　Code-named ’Angelfish’ and ’Swordfish’, each offer a different wearable experience, the sources said.

　　据消息人士透露，两款设备分别代号“天使鱼”和“剑鱼”，两款设备分别提供一种不同的穿戴体验。

　　’Angelfish’ is rumored to be a larger, sportier, and app with LTE, GPS and a heart rate monitor, as well as the Google Assistant integration.

　　据小道消息称，“天使鱼”将会更大、更运动，装载有LTE、GPS和心率监测仪等应用软件，还有一体化的谷歌助手。

　　It looks similar to the Moto 360 and LG’s Urbane 2nd Edition LTE, the source said.

　　据知情人士透露，这款设备看起来很像Moto 360和LG的Urbane2代LTE。

　　It will have a smooth circular shape that curves where the watch band touches the wrist and just three buttons.

　　这款设备的形状将是一个光滑的弯曲圆形，用表带绑在手腕上，只有三个按键。

　　One large circular crown button is placed along the right-side of the watch-face, with two smaller and circular buttons above and below it.

　　一个较大的圆形顶部按钮被安置在表盘右边，另外两个较小的圆形按钮分别安置在这个按钮的上边和下边。

　　Possible colours include a dark matte grey branded ’titanium’.

　　有可能的配色方案包括一款名为“钛”的深灰色。

　　While the Moto 360 appears similar to a puck, both Google watches are believed to have a lighter frame.

　　Moto360非常的笨重，而此次这两款谷歌手表都将采用一个更轻的框架。

　　The ’Angelifish’ is allegedly 43.5mm in diameter, making it slighty bigger than the Moto 360.

　　据称，“天使鱼”直径43.5毫米，稍微比Moto 360大一点。

　　The second watch, dubbed the ‘Swordfish’ caters for gadget lovers looking for style over substance.

　　第二款手表绰号“剑鱼”，迎合了粉丝们注重款式胜于材质的需求。

　　Early designs show a smaller, daintier watch-face akin with the Apple Watch.

　　早先的设计展示了一个更小、更优雅的表盘，和Apple Watch很相像。

　　It comes in silver, titanium or rose gold, the source disclosed.

　　据知情人士透露，这款手表的配色方案有银色、钛和玫瑰金。

　　Smaller than the ’Angelfish’ it has a diameter of 42mm and thickness of just 10.6mm, making it almost 10mm thinner than the current Moto 360.

　　“剑鱼”比“天使鱼”略小，直径42毫米，厚度仅10.6毫米，比Moto 360要薄大约10毫米。

　　Its straps are compatible with Google’s MODE bands too, unlike the ’Angelfish’.

　　和“天使鱼”不同，这款手表的表带型号和谷歌的标准表带一样。

　　Both watches will offer Google Assistant integration, although details on exactly how this differentiates from current Android Wear devices is unclear.

　　两款手表都将搭载一体化谷歌助手，但是目前在细节上尚不清楚这和目前的安卓穿戴设备有什么不同。

　　Following Apple’s Watch flop, many will be surprised that the search giant is making the investment in its own device when there are several Android wearables on the market.

　　在Apple Watch已经失败的情况下，许多人都对谷歌感到惊讶，这家公司在市面上存在着多款安卓穿戴设备的情况下仍然在发明自己的Android Watch。

　　The question still remains: When will Google bring out the watches?

　　仍然有一个疑问：谷歌什么时候推出他们的手表?

　　Android Police said it seems likely that they will follow the launch of their Google Nexus smartphones, dubbed ‘Marlin’ and ‘Sailfish’.

　　据Android Police上的消息显示，谷歌将在发布新版Nexus手机(两款新Nexus手机代号“马林”和“旗鱼”)后再发售Android Watch。

　　The phones are due to land at some point this year, according to Android Police.

　　据Android Police上的消息显示，这两款手机将于今年登陆市场。

来源：DAILY MAIL

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