VOA慢速英语:Google Announces New Tech

短语讲解：

1.Many of these announcements involve updates to existing tech, instead of new gadgets.

instead of （用…） 代替…， （是…）而不是…， （用…）而不用…
例句：I might have two families to stand by me instead of one.
我可以得到两个而不只是一个家族的支持。

2.You will be able to use Google Assistant to do more things on more devices.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：We study samples in order to be able to describe populations.
为了了解总体，必须研究样本。

3.Users will be able to type questions to Google Assistant on their phones in addition to using voice commands.

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。

4.Users do not even have to ask for such assistance.

ask for 请求…; 要求…; 找…; 自找麻烦
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

5.Or, they can focus on a flower and Google Lens will identify the flower and suggest a nearby flower shop.

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于;
例句：The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
会谈将着重讨论该地区的经济发展。

6.In a tweet, Pinterest referred to the competition in image recognition with Google​.

refer to 参考; 指的是; 涉及; 适用于;
例句：I mention this point now in passing and shall refer to it again.
这一点现在顺便提一下，以后还会讲到。

7.Google Photos will make sure there are no duplicates and that you are choosing the best photo.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：You must make sure of the time and place.
你必须把时间和地点弄清楚。