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)目當中，我們會帶領大家一起來學習和熟悉一些近代英式英語里新出現的詞匯和新說法。
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:
今天我們學到的這個新詞Wiki對喜歡網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.
