科技融入社會結構
The growing abundance of data and technology in all aspects of life has caused a major shift in the way people live, work and play.
生活的各個層面日益充斥著數據和科技，這已經大大改變了人們的生活、工作和玩樂方式。
abundance(n.)大量;豐富;充裕an abundance of~大量的～aspect(n.)層面;方面shift(n.)轉變;變化
When it comes to the built environment, developing smart cities is one recent approach to urban planning that aims to “integrate technology into the fabric of society, and achieve sustainable development in the long run” to improve the standard of living in communities around the world.
在建築環境方面，發展智慧城市是近來都市規劃的一種方法，旨在「將科技融入社會結構，並從長遠的角度實現永續發展」，以提高世界各地社區的生活水準。
when it comes to... 當談到...;當說到...aim to VR 以～為目標=be aimed at V-ingintegrate(v.)整合integrate A into B 將～納入the fabric of society 社會的結構in the long run 從長遠角度來看;長期以來standard of living 生活水準up to standard 達到標準=up to par
The backbone of smart cities is called the Internet of Things, or IoT, which is a network of physical devices and “things” that utilize sensors and software to connect and exchange data with each other over the internet.
智慧城市的核心被稱為物聯網（IoT），這是一個由利用感測器和軟體連接並交換數據的實體設備和「物品」組成的網絡，通過互聯網連接在一起。
backbone(n.)骨幹;支柱、毅力;骨氣also known as...也稱作是...;亦即...utilize(v.)使用=make use of
Therefore, the infrastructure of smart cities includes on-street sensors and other technologies to gather information.
因此，智慧城市的基礎設施包括街道上的感測器和其他技術，以收集資訊。
infrastructure(n.)基礎建設、基礎設施gather(v.)收集=collectgather evidence收集證據
Through these, the IoT can collect and store data on servers “to allow for improvements to be made to both public and private sector efficiencies and deliver economic benefits and improvements to the lives of citizens.”
透過這些設施，物聯網能夠收集和儲存數據在伺服器上，「以便改進公、私部門的效率，並為公民帶來經濟效益和生活改善。」
allow for...把...計算、考慮在內efficiency(n.)效率deliver(v.)兌現
For local governments, integrating the IoT into urban planning can maximize the use of space while also benefiting citizens in many different ways.
對地方政府來說，將IoT整合到都市規劃中可以最大程度地利用空間，同時還可以多方面地惠及市民。
maximize(v.)使⋯⋯最大化maximize efficiency 最大限度地提升效率maximize profit 最大程度地增加利潤benefit(v.)使受惠;使受益
Examples of this include the creation of public spaces with free high-speed Wi-Fi, which allows people to use smart features from places they want to spend time, as well as the real-time collection of data to monitor safety and sanitation within cities.
這方面的例子包括創建提供免費高速Wi-Fi的公共空間，讓人們可以隨處使用智慧功能，也有利即時收集數據以監測城市內的安全和衛生情況。
real-time(adj.)即時的sanitation(n.)衛生條件、情況
As the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning are growing, smart cities are getting even smarter.
隨著人工智慧和機器學習日益增長的使用率，智慧城市也變得更加聰明。
artificial intelligence人工智慧machine learning機器學習
When used with previous models of data collection, these technologies are able to help planners more effectively detect, predict and prepare for the spatial, environmental and human challenges cities will face in the future.
這些技術與先前的數據收集模型配合使用時，能夠幫助規劃者更有效地偵測、預測並提前為往後的空間、環境與人類挑戰做準備。
be able to VR 能夠～=be capable of V-inghelp=aid=assistspatial(adj.)空間的spatial distribution 地域、空間分佈the development of spatial awareness 空間意識的形成rise to the challenge 迎接挑戰