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VOA慢速英语:Google Launches New ‘Pixel’ Smartphone

2016-10-06来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. In addition to the smartphone, the company also launched several other high- tech devices designed to compete with main rivals Apple and Amazon.

in addition to 除…之外
例句:In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机,我们又添了一台插秧机。
compete with 与…抗争
例句:We ask for a level playing field when we compete with foreign companies.
我们寻求一个能与外国公司公平竞争的环境。

2. Google offers a service built into the Pixel phones that lets users talk with helpers at any time to solve problems.

at any time 随时; 任何时候
例句:You are welcome to visit the hospital at any time.
你可以随时来医院。