精美英文欣赏:因特网的魅力何在?(下)

 

Therefore, online communication increases the range of possible social networks that a person can connect to, and adds elements of diversity that are appealing.

因此，在线交流增加一个人可能涉及的社交范围，其中有吸引人的多元化因素。

There is also a "hyper-personal aspect" to Internet communications, a way to be more selective about how one presents oneself.

互联网通信还有一个超个人的一面，可以有更多展现自己的方式。

Images are formed in written words. Perfect self images are above an ordinary level, as users respond to each other's incomplete and selective presentations.

图片通过书面形式表现出来。用户们对彼此展示的片面的和选择性的图片作出回应，那完美的自我形象往往是高于普通水平的。

Theoretically, this could help account for the flame of wars and love affairs that happen on the net.

从理论上来说，这有助于解释发生在网络上的口水战和桃色新闻。

In addition, there can be a voyeuristic¹ aspect to cyberspace² contact.

此外，网络空间的联系也是偷窥的一方面。

People that "lurk³", take part in a read-only mode, in chatrooms or email groups, are witnessing the ideas, feelings and interactions of the active users.

人们“潜伏”在聊天室或者电子邮件群组，采用只读模式，浏览着活跃用户们思想、感情的表达和他们之前的互动。

In some forums⁵, lurking⁶ is a means of gaining access to very personal information that no real life forum⁴ can offer.

在一些论坛，潜伏是获得更多个人信息的手段，没有真正的生活论坛可以提供这些。

The features of Internet communication that stand out include: easy and 24 hour access, the wide range of personal connections possible, the hyper-personal nature of interpersonal relationships, the ability to witness others interacting with no risk.

网络通信的特点主要包括：简单，24小时全天候访问，尽可能广泛的人际关系，超个人化的人际关系，能够没有风险地见证他人互动。

Many people may find one or more of these factors attractive enough to become addicted⁷ to Internet activities.

很多人会发现一个或多个这类对人有足够的吸引力，致使他们沉迷于网络的因素。

The fascination⁸ is understandable, as cyber communications go beyond geographic⁹ borders and expand the ability of people with common interests to share ideas important to them.

这样的魅力是可以理解的，因为网络通讯可以超越地理边界，通过分享重要想法，扩展有共同爱好的朋友的人际圈。

1 voyeuristic   

adj.喜好窥阴的

参考例句：

• On the other hand, perhaps the author of the spyware just has voyeuristic tendencies. 不过，也可能程序作者只是有窥阴癖而已。 来自互联网
• Hitchcock also a perverse thrill out of taking audiences on a voyeuristic roller-coaster ride. 希区柯克也有有害刺激的考虑受众的偷窥过山车旅程。 来自互联网

2 cyberspace   

n.虚拟信息空间，网络空间，计算机化世界

参考例句：

• She travels in cyberspace by sending messages to friends around the world.她利用电子空间给世界各地的朋友们发送信件。
• The teens spend more time in cyberspace than in the real world of friends and family.青少年花费在电脑上的时间比他们和真正的朋友及家人在一起的时间要多。

3 lurk   

n.潜伏，潜行；v.潜藏，潜伏，埋伏

参考例句：

• Dangers lurk in the path of wilderness.在这条荒野的小路上隐伏着危险。
• He thought he saw someone lurking above the chamber during the address.他觉得自己看见有人在演讲时潜藏在会议厅顶上。

4 forum   

n.论坛，讨论会

参考例句：

• They're holding a forum on new ways of teaching history.他们正在举行历史教学讨论会。
• The organisation would provide a forum where problems could be discussed.这个组织将提供一个可以讨论问题的平台。

5 forums   

讨论会； 座谈会； 广播专题讲话节目； 集会的公共场所( forum的名词复数 )； 论坛，讨论会，专题讨论节目； 法庭

参考例句：

• A few of the forums were being closely monitored by the administrators. 有些论坛被管理员严密监控。
• It can cast a dark cloud over these forums. 它将是的论坛上空布满乌云。

6 lurking   

潜在

参考例句：

• Why are you lurking around outside my house? 你在我房子外面鬼鬼祟祟的，想干什么？
• There is a suspicious man lurking in the shadows. 有一可疑的人躲在阴暗中。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

7 addicted   

adj.沉溺于....的，对...上瘾的

参考例句：

• He was addicted to heroin at the age of 17.他17岁的时候对海洛因上了瘾。
• She's become addicted to love stories.她迷上了爱情小说。

8 fascination   

n.令人着迷的事物，魅力，迷恋

参考例句：

• He had a deep fascination with all forms of transport.他对所有的运输工具都很着迷。
• His letters have been a source of fascination to a wide audience.广大观众一直迷恋于他的来信。

9 geographic   

adj.地理学的，地理的

参考例句：

• The city's success owes much to its geographic position. 这座城市的成功很大程度上归功于它的地理位置。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Environmental problems pay no heed to these geographic lines. 环境问题并不理会这些地理界限。 来自英汉非文学 - 环境法 - 环境法