和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Computer Data and the Business of Mind-Reading

2017-02-22来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. We have people from traditional research backgrounds, in addition to some in social sciences, economics, people from tech backgrounds, and sales people,” Dailly said.

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。

2. But their victories depended on voters who had remained quiet during the campaign.

depend on 依赖; 相信; 信赖
例句:'You can depend on me,' Cross assured him.
“你可以信赖我,”克罗斯向他保证。

3. Julian Dailly dismisses concerns that computers have finally taken control of our daily lives.

take control of 控制
例句:He failed in his attempt to take control of the company
他试图掌控公司,但以失败告终。

4. They can be turned off.

turn off (把…) 关掉; 完成; 解雇
例句:Please turn off the power.
请把电源关掉。