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智能时代我们丧失的能力
Map reading skills
看地图的技能
The convenience and effectiveness of GPS guidance systems and digital maps generated by search engines is undeniable. They've definitely made our lives easier.
GPS导航系统和搜索引擎生成的数字地图,其便利性和有效性是不可否认的,确实使我们的生活变得更加轻松。
What we don't get from using these devices and applications are the increased ability to understand spatial orientation, representative symbolism, and navigation.
我们的空间方向立体感、识别标志性符号的记忆力以及导航能力无法从使用这些设备和应用程序中得以增强。
To renew or acquire those skills, try using physical maps to plan your next trek.
为了更新或获得这些技能,你可以尝试使用实体的地图来规划你的下一个出行。
Whether it's a long or short trip, take time to stop and safely chart your progress. After a few excursions, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with how efficient a tactile map can be.
不管是长期旅行还是短期旅行,找时间停下来规划一下安全前行路线图。规划几次短途旅行后,自己亲手规划的路线图其效率之高会让你有惊喜的感觉。
【知识点津】
orientation n.方向,定位,取向,排列方向;
例句:
The winding trail caused us to lose our orientation.
迂回曲折的小道使我们迷失了方向。
excursion n.(尤指集体)远足; 短途旅行
例句:
He shepherded us on an excursion.
他带我们去远足。
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