英语阅读_In the age of AI

In the age of AI, foreign language learning seems like it's becoming out of date.

在AI时代，外语学习似乎正在变得过时。

There are now AI translation tools to translate foreign songs, websites, etc.

现在有AI翻译工具来翻译外语歌曲、网站等。

They can also immediately translate spoken words.

它们还可以立即翻译口头语言。

Some people think we needn't spend time learning another language because technology can help us.

有些人认为我们不需要花时间学习另一门语言，因为技术可以帮助我们。

AI translation tools are useful in some situations.

AI翻译工具在某些情况下是有用的。

For example, they help foreign tourists communicate with the locals who speak a different language.

例如，它们帮助外国游客与讲不同语言的当地人沟通。

Translation technology may even play a role in the protection of endangered languages.

翻译技术甚至可能在保护濒危语言方面发挥作用。

It helps to translate stories or poems written in endangered languages into a more widely spoken language.

它有助于把用濒危语言写的故事或诗歌翻译成一种更广泛使用的语言。

AI translation might bridge language differences and improve communication.

AI翻译可能会弥合语言差异并改善沟通。

However, it misses an important part of human communication.

然而，它错过了人类沟通的一个重要部分。

That is the cultural difference behind the words.

那就是文字背后的文化差异。

Just depending on technology to translate between languages will lead to misunderstandings.

仅仅依靠技术在语言之间进行翻译会导致误解。

In China, a common way to refuse an invitation is not to say "no".

在中国，拒绝邀请的一种常见方式不是说“不”。

Instead, people might say "It's not very convenient."

相反，人们可能会说“不太方便”。

When translating, AI translation preserves the words but fails to convey that it's a polite refusal.

翻译时，AI翻译保留了字词，但未能传达出这是一句礼貌的拒绝。

An English speaker might wrongly think the person is considering the invitation.

讲英语的人可能会错误地认为这个人正在考虑这个邀请。

In a word, while AI translation is helpful in certain situations, it cannot fully take the place of the value of learning a foreign language.

总之，虽然AI翻译在某些情况下是有帮助的，但它不能完全取代学习外语的价值。

True language ability not only helps understand words but also helps connect with other cultures and people.

真正的语言能力不仅有助于理解字词，还有助于与其他文化和人群建立联系。

It is necessary to continue to learn another language.

继续学习另一门语言是有必要的。

英文全文

In the age of AI, foreign language learning seems like it's becoming out of date. There are now AI translation tools to translate foreign songs, websites, etc. They can also immediately translate spoken words. Some people think we needn't spend time learning another language because technology can help us.

AI translation tools are useful in some situations. For example, they help foreign tourists communicate with the locals who speak a different language. Translation technology may even play a role in the protection of endangered languages. It helps to translate stories or poems written in endangered languages into a more widely spoken language.

AI translation might bridge language differences and improve communication. However, it misses an important part of human communication. That is the cultural difference behind the words. Just depending on technology to translate between languages will lead to misunderstandings. In China, a common way to refuse an invitation is not to say "no". Instead, people might say "It's not very convenient." When translating, AI translation preserves the words but fails to convey that it's a polite refusal. An English speaker might wrongly think the person is considering the invitation.

In a word, while AI translation is helpful in certain situations, it cannot fully take the place of the value of learning a foreign language. True language ability not only helps understand words but also helps connect with other cultures and people. It is necessary to continue to learn another language.