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New UK Birdwatching App Lets Users Collect Birds like Pokémon
A new UK app called Birdex is changing how people explore nature by turning birdwatching into a game. To encourage people to step outside, the app allows users to collect digital cards of birds whenever they spot one. Users also earn points for each sighting, with rarer species offering higher rewards.
However, the app has faced criticism for its AI-generated bird illustrations. Critics argue that these images lack accuracy and may fail to educate users properly. In response, the developers explained that limited funding led them to use AI tools, but they plan to hire human artists in the future. Viola Ross-Smith of the British Trust for Ornithology also questions whether this app puts vulnerable birds at risk by driving people to seek out rare species.
What Did You Learn?
1. Why do some people doubt Birdex can help users learn about birds correctly?
I gave Vincent a watch as a reward for his help.
我送文森一只手錶以回報他的幫忙。
The young mom rewards her children with cookies when they do well in school.
孩子在學校表現良好時,這位年輕媽媽會給他們餅乾作為獎勵。
Jack received a reward for finding the lost dog.
傑克因為找到那隻走失的狗而獲得報酬。
The new tax law has been the subject of criticism recently.
這條新稅法最近成為爭議的話題。
This magazine is famous for its literary criticism.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。
This magazine is famous for its literary comments.
這本雜誌因為它的文學評論而出名。
Flora tries to view criticism as an opportunity for growth, not as a personal attack.
芙蘿拉試著將批評視為成長的機會,而不是人身攻擊。
Judy looked rather vulnerable standing in the corner on her own.
茱蒂獨自一人站在角落裡,看來非常柔弱。
Dorothy s behavior left her vulnerable to her schoolmates ’attacks.
桃樂絲的行為讓她飽受學校同學的攻擊。
Newborn infants are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
初生的嬰兒特別容易被傳染感冒。
When it comes to singing, Jane is a lot better than her peers.
說到唱歌,珍比同年齡的人強多了。
The little boy peered at his birthday cake as his mother iced it.
小男孩的媽媽在他的生日蛋糕上加糖霜時,他盯著蛋糕看。
The recently discovered historical text allowed archaeologists to peer into this ancient civilization.
最近發現的歷史文本讓考古學家可以探究這個古文明。
I don't like the content of this book.
我不喜歡這本書的內容。
The policeman asked me to open my box in order to examine the contents in it.
警察要我把箱子打開,以便檢查其中的內容物。
The label clearly states the fat content per serving.
標籤清楚標示每份的脂肪含量。
The label clearly states the fat content per serving.
標籤清楚標示每份的脂肪含量。
The project fell behind schedule. In response, the team worked overtime to meet the deadline.
該專案比預期的進度落後。作為應對,該團隊加班以趕上截止日期。
Rita's mistake put her children at risk.
莉塔犯的錯使她的孩子遭受危險。
If the storm doesn't stop, we will have to seek out a place to stay for the night.
如果暴風雨不停,我們就得找個地方過夜。
My father suffers from diabetes.
我爸爸患有糖尿病。
Many areas have suffered from the effects of climate change.
許多地區已遭受氣候變遷的影響。
If Mary doesn’t participate in the field trip, she will feel like she is missing out.
如果瑪麗不參加校外教學,她會感覺錯過很多樂趣。
Sherry fell behind with her schoolwork.
雪莉的功課落後了。