For people with hearing loss, clear communication can seem like a distant dream. However, advancements in technology are __1__ this barrier. TranscribeGlass, a wearable device, can translatespoken words into text displayed on a transparentscreen directly in the user’s field of vision. This innovationenables people with hearing disabilitiesto fully engage in conversations.
Assistive technology like captioning is an important means of communication for people with hearing loss. Captioning software on cellphones can be a helpful option, but it has limitations. Many users often find themselves __2__ to constantly glancedown at the phone screen, which disruptseye contact and the natural flow of interaction with the speaker. TranscribeGlass differssignificantly from cellphone captioning software. An attachmentfor eyeglasses, this device is completely hands-free. It offers a __3__ experience because people no longer need to shift focus between the conversation and their phone. In doing so, TranscribeGlass allows for a deeper connection with the speaker.
__4__ several devices offer real-time captions for the hearing impaired, TranscribeGlass distinguishesitself with its advanced functionality and user-friendliness. Traditional real-time captioning solutions can restrict both users and speakers by requiring speakers to stay close to a microphone. TranscribeGlass, on the other hand, can ensure clear communication even in challenging acoustic settingsbecause it can __5__ audiofrom a distance, even from across a lecture hall. With TranscribeGlass, clear and effortless communication is finally within reach.
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For people with hearing loss, clear communication can seem like a distant dream. However, advancements in technology are eliminating this barrier. TranscribeGlass, a wearable device, can translatespoken words into text displayed on a transparentscreen directly in the user’s field of vision. This innovationenables people with hearing disabilitiesto fully engage in conversations.
Assistive technology like captioning is an important means of communication for people with hearing loss. Captioning software on cellphones can be a helpful option, but it has limitations. Many users often find themselves needing to constantly glancedown at the phone screen, which disruptseye contact and the natural flow of interaction with the speaker. TranscribeGlass differssignificantly from cellphone captioning software. An attachmentfor eyeglasses, this device is completely hands-free. It offers a distraction-free experience because people no longer need to shift focus between the conversation and their phone. In doing so, TranscribeGlass allows for a deeper connection with the speaker.
While several devices offer real-time captions for the hearing impaired, TranscribeGlass distinguishesitself with its advanced functionality and user-friendliness. Traditional real-time captioning solutions can restrict both users and speakers by requiring speakers to stay close to a microphone. TranscribeGlass, on the other hand, can ensure clear communication even in challenging acoustic settingsbecause it can pick up audiofrom a distance, even from across a lecture hall. With TranscribeGlass, clear and effortless communication is finally within reach.
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Words in Use
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barrier
[ˋbærɪr]
n. 障礙（物）
=
obstacle
=
hindrance
Laziness is a barrier to success.
懶惰是成功的絆腳石。
高中 Level 4
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transparent
[trænsˋpɛrənt]
a. 透明的
We used transparent packaging so that customers can see what is inside the box.
我們使用透明材質包裝，因此顧客看得見盒子裡面的東西。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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innovation
[͵ɪnəˋveʃən]
n. 創新（不可數）
Innovation is the key to success in the fast-changing business world.
在這個瞬息萬變的商場上，創新是成功的關鍵。
多益金色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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disability
[dɪsəˋbɪlətɪ]
n. . 障礙
n. 障礙，缺陷
I was surprised to know that the accomplished scholar suffered from severe learning disability as a child.
得知那位傑出學者小時候曾有嚴重的學習障礙時，我很吃驚。
高中 Level 4
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limitation
[͵lɪməˋteʃən]
n. 限制；缺點（可數）
=
shortcoming
The school authorities used to impose a limitation on the length of students’ hair.
校方曾對學生頭髮的長度加以設限。
Basically, this is a good car, but it has its limitations.
基本上這輛車不賴，不過仍有缺點。
Basically, this is a good car, but it has its shortcomings.
基本上這輛車不賴，不過仍有缺點。
高中 Level 4
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disrupt
[dɪsˋrʌpt]
vt. 中斷，擾亂
The angry protestors broke into the office and disrupted the meeting that was going on at the time.
憤怒的抗議者闖入辦公室，並擾亂了當時正在進行中的會議。
多益藍色
英檢中高
高中 Level 5
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attachment
[əˋtætʃmənt]
n. 附屬物，附加設備；愛慕
=
accessory
This vacuum cleaner comes with various cleaning attachments.
這個真空吸塵器附有各種清潔配件。
Maternal love nurtures a child’s attachment to his or her mother.
母愛可孕育孩子對母親的依戀。
多益藍色
高中 Level 4
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distinguish
[dɪˋstɪŋgwɪʃ]
vt. 分辨，區別；使揚名
It took me months to distinguish my girlfriend’s voice from her sister’s on the telephone.
我花了好幾個月才能在電話上分辨出我女友和她姊姊的聲音。
Dolly distinguishedherself by her profound scholarship.
多莉因學術造詣很深而揚名。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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setting
[ˋsɛtɪŋ]
n. 環境；背景
=
background
The company decided a beach resort was an ideal setting for its annual meeting.
該公司決定濱海度假村會是他們年度會議的理想環境。
Nancy rewrote a scene from Romeo and Juliet with a contemporary setting.
南希以現代的場景重新編寫了《羅密歐與茱麗葉》的其中一幕。
高中 Level 5
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audio
[ˋɔdɪ͵o]
a. 聲音的
Roger is proud of his collection of audio cassettes.
羅傑以他收藏的錄音帶為傲。
高中 Level 4
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translate
[trænsˋlet]
.vt. & vi. 翻譯（尤指筆譯）
I translated the sentence into English.
我把這個句子翻譯成英文。
多益綠色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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glance
[glæns]
vi. 匆匆瞥視（與介詞 at 並用）
=
peep
I glanced at the girl one more time before I left.
我對那個女孩子匆匆再看了一眼便離開了。
At first glance, the painting was average. But the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. 乍看之下，這幅畫沒啥了不起。不過，我越看則越愛。
英檢中級
高中 Level 3
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differ
[ˋdɪfɚ]
vi. 變化，不同
=
vary
People differ from one another in their hobbies.
嗜好因人而異。
Hobbies vary from person to person.
嗜好因人而異。
Extra Words
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wearable
[ˋwɛrəb!]
a. 可穿戴的
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assistive
[əˈsɪstɪv]
a. 輔助的
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caption
[ˋkæpʃən]
n. （圖片下的）文字說明
I just came up with a funny caption for this picture of
us at the beach.
我剛想到為我們這張在海邊拍的照片加個有趣的說明。
All the pictures are captioned and dated so that they
can be sorted later.
所有的圖片都加了說明和日期，方便日後整理。
高中 Level 6
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real-time
[ˋriəl͵taɪm]
a. 即時的
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impaired
[ɪmˋpɛrd]
a. 受損的
英檢中高
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functionality
[͵fʌnkʃəˋnælɪtɪ]
n. 功能
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acoustic
[əˋkustɪk]
a. 聲音的；（樂器）原聲的
英檢中高
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a field of vision
視野範圍
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hearing impaired
聽力受損的（本文為 “the + 形 容詞” 的用法，表「聽障人士」，為集合名詞，恆為複數）
Practical Phrases
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translate A into B
將 A 轉化／翻譯成 B
I translated the sentence into English.
我把這個句子翻譯成英文。
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engage in + N/V-ing
從事某事
The two sides engaged in peace talks.
雙方從事和平談判。
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glance at...
匆匆一瞥
I glanced at the girl one more time before I left.
我對那個女孩子匆匆再看了一眼便離開了。
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differ from
與……不同
People differ from one another in their hobbies.
嗜好因人而異。
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allow for
使⋯⋯發生／成為可能
The design of the system allows for secure transactions.
那個系統的設計使得交易能夠安全地進行。
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be within reach
觸手可及
The runner sped up as the finish line was within reach.
當終點線近在咫尺時，那名跑者加快了速度。
4. While several devices offer real-time captions for the hearing impaired, TranscribeGlass distinguishes itself with its advanced functionality and user-friendliness.
理由
本句旨在說明 TranscribeGlass 如何在有類似功能的設備中脫穎而出，可知應用有對比意味的連接詞來對比 TranscribeGlass 和其他設備，選項中僅有表「雖然」的 (B) While 符合，故選之。
5. TranscribeGlass, on the other hand, can ensure clear communication even in challenging acoustic settings because it can pick up audio from a distance, even from across a lecture hall.
