Walkman effect refers to the disengagement from surrounding public space caused by the use of technology, such as a portable music player. 

“随身听效应”指的是由于使用便携式音乐播放器等科技产品，使人们从周围的公共环境中脱离出来。

 

The Walkman Effect is the phenomenon that occurs when an individual creates a seemingly personal environment through portable devices, usually accompanied by head/earphones. 

当一个人使用耳机等便携设备创造出私人环境时，“随身听效应”这种现象就产生了。

 

This effect can be seen everywhere. For example, a student walking to a class with headphones, a janitor¹ vacuuming the floor while listening to music, or an employee working at a cubicle² with music blasting in his ears. This term was coined by Shuhei Hosokawa in 1984. 

这种现象随处可见。比如学生戴着耳机走进教室、清洁工听着音乐打扫地板、在隔间工作的员工听着音乐上班。这个说法是1984年由细川修平创造出的。