英语PK台 第78期:英语新闻轻读汇--苹果手表能租一个玩玩儿?

 1、What it's like to shop for the Apple Watch

苹果手表能租一个玩玩儿？

Ownership is passé. Everything from jewelry¹ and watches, to toys and clothing can now be rented. Why would you rent an Apple Watch instead of buy one? With reviews saying version 1 is only so-so, some people might not want to spend $350 or more for a device they'll want to upgrade a year later, after Apple releasesthe Apple Watch 2 in 2016. But the current Apple Watch might be just good enough to borrow for a while.

When the business finally gets going, it could be possible, he says, to pay $150 to have the device for 10 ten months, rather than $350 for a watch you might want to trade up after a year. The success of Apple Watch Lease depends on the watches being returned in good condition and in a timely manner. (Just to let you know: Apple launches iPhone recycling plan in China)

A related report: Gold Apple Watch Edition sold out in China in less than an hour

The Apple Watch Edition that costs 126,800 yuan ($20,402) in the Chinese mainland were snapped up in less than an hour on April 10, according to Tech website businessInsider.com. Reviewers this week praised the watch as "beautiful" and "stylish²" but gave it poor marks for relatively³ low battery life and slow-loading apps.

Vocabulary:

Ownership, release, snap up

1 jewelry   

n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝

参考例句：

• The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
• Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。

2 stylish   

adj.流行的，时髦的；漂亮的，气派的

参考例句：

• He's a stylish dresser.他是个穿着很有格调的人。
• What stylish women are wearing in Paris will be worn by women all over the world.巴黎女性时装往往会引导世界时装潮流。

3 relatively   

adv.比较...地，相对地

参考例句：

• The rabbit is a relatively recent introduction in Australia.兔子是相对较新引入澳大利亚的物种。
• The operation was relatively painless.手术相对来说不痛。