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Apple has unveiled its new over-ear headphones dubbed AirPods Max, with a hefty price tag of ￡549, making them more expensive than both the new Xbox and PlayStation consoles.

The premium price tag has led many to question the value of the product.

The headphones are wireless and noise-cancelling. According to Apple, they combine acoustic design, H1 chips, and advanced software to deliver "the ultimate personal listening experience".

语言点

1. over-ear headphones 头戴式耳机

· headphones n. 头戴式耳机

· earphones/earbuds n. 耳塞式耳机

2. dub v. 把……称为，给……命名(name)

· Apple's new phone is dubbed "iPhone 12".

苹果最新款手机被命名为iPhone 12。

3. hefty adj. 巨额的，高额的（premium）

· hefty fines 巨额罚款

· hefty tuition bills 高额的学费

4. question v. 质疑，怀疑

· He questioned whether she could have arrived in time.

他怀疑她是否能准时到达。

5. noise-cancelling adj. 降噪的

· noise cancellation mode 降噪模式

6. acoustic design 声学设计

· acoustic adj. 声学的

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