Wi-fi 无线上网技术

Jo:This is Real English from BBC Learning¹ 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《地道英语》节目中，我们要来了解和学习一些英国英语语言中新出现的新词汇和短语。

Jo:It’s very important to stay up-to-date² with English because new words and expressions enter the language all the time.

Jean:那我们今天的新词汇是什么呢？Jo？

Jo:Today’s expression is 'wi-fi' – W.I. and F.I. Wi-fi.

Jean:Wi-fi. Wi-fi 是什么东西呢？

Jo:Well, Wi-fi is short for wireless³ fidelity⁴. It means that instead of using wires, your computer is connected to the internet or other computers by radio.

Jean:原来 wi-fi 就是一种不需要把电脑连在传统的线路上，就能直接快速上网的无线技术。

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，今天我们学到的新词汇就是 wi-fi，就是一种不需要把电脑连在传统的线路上，就能直接快速上网的无线技术。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.