讀取思考裝置
Swedish tech giant Ericsson has released a report detailing how consumers expect to experience the digital world 10 years from now.
瑞典科技龍頭愛立信發佈了一篇報告，內容詳細陳述消費者期望在10年後能獲得什麼樣的科技體驗，
detail(v.)詳細記述
It is believed that augmented reality (AR) will take us to a sci-fi-like future.
大多數人認為擴增實境會帶給我們如同置身於科幻片之中的未來。
augment(v.)增強augmented reality擴增實境virtual reality虛擬實境
Many people expect that by 2030, technology will have progressed to the extent that digital devices will be able to access our thoughts and respond accordingly; once formed in the mind, a command will be carried out.
許多人預測，到了2030年，科技會進步到讓所有數位裝置都能直接讀取並依照我們的想法來操控，一旦指令在腦中成形，裝置就會直接執行，
未來完成式will have Vp.p.extent(n.)程度=degreeaccordingly(adv.)相對應的=correspondinglycommand(n.)指令、命令carry out執行=executeconduct(v.)實施、執行=implement
This hinges on new possibilities for human-machine interaction.
這樣的預想圍繞在新的人機互動模式上。
hinge on, upon取決於=depend on、圍繞著…展開interaction(n.)互動、相互作用
In Ericsson’s survey-based report, six in ten respondents expect future AR glasses to be activated by thought.
在愛立信的問卷調查中，10位中有6位受訪者認為未來的AR眼鏡能夠以思考操控。
respondent(n.)應答者subject(n.)測試對象activate(v.)啟動
By detecting the phrase “show map” and a destination in the user’s mind, for example, the device would display a map and available routes.
舉例來說，一旦在腦海中偵測到「顯示地圖」這個詞彙以及目的地，AR眼鏡就會顯示地圖還有可行的路徑。
detect(v.)（以儀器）探測device(n.)裝置
With the human brain as an interface, equipment such as a mouse, keyboard and game controller would no longer be needed.
有了大腦作為操作介面，就不再需要滑鼠、鍵盤、搖桿等等設備了。
interface(n.)介面
Such mind-reading devices would be especially helpful for users who have trouble remembering the names of people they have met before.
這種讀取思考的裝置對於總是記不起別人名字的人特別有幫助，
By scanning someone’s face in their memory and searching a database of names and photos, the device would present the matching information.
透過掃描記憶中人的面貌，加以搜尋名字和照片的資料庫，裝置就會呈現相對應的資訊。
scan(v.)掃描、瀏覽database(n.)數據資料庫matching(adj.)相符的、款式相配的
Many consumers also expect to fully manipulate not only what they hear, but also what others hear from them.
許多消費者也期望不只能掌控別人所傳來的聲音，而能進一步掌控自己所發出的聲音。
manipulate(v.)操控（機器、工具）operate(v.)控制、運作=utilize=control（以不當手段）操縱
Six in ten believe future devices will be able to recreate the sounds of the breath and footsteps of game characters, as if they were really around.
10位受訪者中有6位認為，未來的裝置能夠重建遊戲中角色的呼吸、腳步聲等等，彷彿他們真的就在身邊。
as if, as though彷彿，假設語氣
More than 70% of the survey respondents are looking forward to earphones that automatically translate languages.
超過七成受訪者期盼耳機能自動轉換語言，
automatically(adv.)自動地
Such earphones could also allow the user to fake someone else’s voice.
而甚至可以用耳機來假扮別人的聲音。
allow sb. to Vr允許、讓誰做某事