英语新词：专业术语

语言是展现时代变化的烙印，新的词汇和表达可以体现人们的思考方式。比如，新的专业术语往往能反映目前该领域中最受关注的具体概念或现象。

 

1. The 'glass cliff' is an expression associated with leadership in business. But what does it mean?

 

a) A situation where a woman or minority takes control of leadership when the chances of failure are high

 

b) A situation in which a wrong word could bring about disastrous¹ results

 

c) A situation which is so difficult it cannot be overcome

 

d) A situation where everything that is said is considered negative or hurtful

 

2. 'Chatbot' is a word you might see in the context of technology. But what does it mean?

 

a) A robot which is designed to sit near you and talk to you

 

b) A computer programme designed to simulate conversation like a human being over the internet

 

c) A person who cannot stop talking on social media

 

d) A robot cat

 

3. 'Bracket-buster' is new sports terminology² connected to college basketball. But what does it mean?

 

a) A mathematical formula which predicts who will win the tournament

 

b) A low ranking team which unexpectedly defeats a high ranking team

 

c) A manoeuvre³ in the game which is so spectacular, no one can believe it happened

 

d) A moment when two or more players injure each other, breaking bones in the process

 

4. 'Bitcoin' is a word you might hear in the context of technology. But what does it mean?

 

a) A small piece of metal used instead of real money

 

b) A piece of metal used to secure circuitry together

 

c) A type of digital currency and payment system

 

d) A type of digital mark which denotes a person who owes money to the bank

 

5. In business, you might hear the expression 'soft launch'. But what does it mean?

 

a) The launch of a new soft drink

 

b) A simulation of the launch of a product run by analysts⁴

 

c) A term used specifically within aeronautics⁵ companies when a new aircraft is tested via a computer simulation

 

d) The release of a new product to a restricted market rather than everyone

 

6. 'Cloud' is a word associated with technology. But what does it mean?

 

a) A digital storage area accessible from anywhere with a network connection

 

b) A network of mobile phones which are connected via Bluetooth

 

c) An area where very little signal is able to get through

 

d) A programme that allows rapid copying of bank account details from a crowd of people's mobile phones by a hacker⁶ standing⁷ in the middle of the crowd

 

答案

1) a, 2) b, 3) b, 4) c, 5) d, 6) a.

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