苹果秋季发布会重磅来袭 | 阿里百度芯片挑战英伟达

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Apple’s Fall Launch Unveils iPhone 17 and More 苹果秋季发布会重磅来袭 On September 10 at 1 a.m. Beijing time, Apple held its fall launch event, introducing AirPods Pro 3, three Apple Watches, and the new iPhone 17 series. 北京时间9月10日凌晨1点,苹果举行秋季新品发布会,推出了AirPods Pro 3、三款Apple Watch以及全新的iPhone 17系列。 The new iPhone models are priced between $799 and $1199 in the U.S., with the top-tier Pro Max (2TB) priced at $1999. 新款iPhone在美国售价区间为799至1199美元,顶配Pro Max(2TB)达到1999美元。 In China, the series is priced from 5999 to 9999 yuan, with the highest model costing 17999 yuan. 在中国售价则为5999至9999元,最高17999元。 iPhone Air only supports eSIM activation, which some Chinese carriers already provide. iPhone Air仅支持eSIM激活,目前部分中国运营商已支持。 AirPods Pro 3 doubles its noise reduction and adds heart rate monitoring, while Apple Watch Ultra 3 strengthens satellite connectivity and extends battery life to 24 hours. AirPods Pro 3降噪效果翻倍并支持心率检测,Apple Watch Ultra 3则增强了卫星通信与续航至24小时。 Following the event, Apple’s stock price fell by more than 1.3%. 发布会后,苹果股价下跌超过1.3%。 Alibaba and Baidu Chips Challenge Nvidia 阿里百度芯片挑战英伟达 Alibaba and Baidu have started using self-designed chips to train AI models, reducing reliance on Nvidia. 阿里巴巴和百度开始使用自主设计的芯片训练大模型,减少对英伟达的依赖。 Alibaba has used its chips since early this year for lightweight AI training, while Baidu is testing its Kunlun P800 on a new Wenxin model. 阿里自年初起已在轻量级AI模型训练中应用自研芯片,而百度则尝试用昆仑芯P800训练新版文心大模型。 Employees say Alibaba’s AI chips already rival Nvidia’s H20. 有员工称,阿里的AI芯片已能与英伟达H20媲美。 Still, both companies continue using Nvidia chips for cutting-edge model development. 不过,两家公司并未完全放弃英伟达,仍依赖其芯片开发最尖端模型。 This highlights the growing competitiveness of domestic chips in the AI field. 这一举措标志着国产芯片在人工智能领域的突破与竞争力提升。 China’s U23 Team Draws with Australia 国足U23闷平澳大利亚 In the third round of the U23 Asian Cup qualifiers, China and Australia played to a 0-0 draw in Xi’an. 在西安国际足球中心举行的U23亚洲杯预选赛第3轮,中国队与澳大利亚队0比0战平。 Goalkeeper Li Hao made several crucial saves, though China had no shots on target. 比赛中,门将李昊多次扑救化解危机,但中国队整场比赛没有一次射正。 Both teams advanced to the U23 Asian Cup finals despite the draw. 最终,两队携手晋级U23亚洲杯正赛。 Some fans suspected the game was a “gentleman’s draw.” 赛后,不少球迷怀疑是“默契球”。 Others praised the players’ fighting spirit, saying the draw was not meaningless. 但也有球迷肯定球员的拼搏精神,认为平局并非毫无意义。 Luo Yonghao vs. Xibei: The Pre-Made Food Debate 罗永浩与西贝“预制菜之争” Entrepreneur Luo Yonghao questioned whether Xibei uses pre-made dishes, sparking heated debate. 罗永浩在社交平台发文,质疑西贝餐饮使用预制菜,引发公众热议。 Xibei founder Jia Guolong responded, saying the company does not use pre-made food and plans to sue Luo. 西贝创始人贾国龙回应称公司不是预制菜企业,并计划起诉罗永浩。 He also noted that the industry does not avoid pre-prepared items but that strict standards apply. 他同时强调行业不回避预加工菜品,但国家对预制菜有严格定义。 Luo offered a 100,000 yuan reward for legal evidence proving Xibei uses pre-made food. 罗永浩悬赏十万元,征集法律认可的“西贝是预制菜”证据。 Some netizens urged Xibei employees to come forward, fueling ongoing controversy. 有网友呼吁西贝员工内部举报,此事在餐饮界持续发酵。

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美联储重启降息 | OpenAI硬件项目选择中国“果链”

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Fed Resumes Rate Cuts, Markets React with Volatility 美联储重启降息,市场震荡加剧 The Federal Reserve announced on September 18 at 2 a.m. that it would cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, marking the restart of an easing cycle. 美联储在9月18日凌晨宣布,将基准利率下调25个基点至4.00%—4.25%,开启新一轮降息周期。Meeting records show that the Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision with 11 votes in favor and 1 against, with the sole dissent calling for a 50-basis-point cut. 会议记录显示,联邦公开市场委员会以11票赞成、1票反对通过该决定,唯一的反对票主张降息50个基点。The post-meeting statement noted that U.S. economic activity had “slowed somewhat,” with employment growth clearly decelerating while inflation remained elevated. 会后声明指出,美国经济活动“有所放缓”,就业增速明显放慢,而通胀依然处于高位。The dot plot revealed widening divisions among Fed officials over the future path of interest rates. 点阵图显示,美联储内部对未来利率走向分歧加大。After the announcement, U.S. stocks rose initially but then fell, Chinese ADRs pared gains, the U.S. dollar plunged, and the renminbi strengthened. 降息决定公布后,美股先涨后跌,中概股涨幅收窄,美元大幅跳水,人民币走强。 National Day Travel Surge Drives Air Ticket Bookings 国庆假期临近,机票预订热度飙升 As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach, domestic air ticket bookings have entered a peak period. 随着中秋与国庆假期临近,国内民航机票迎来预订高峰。Data from online travel platforms show that since September, domestic travel searches have risen significantly year on year compared to 2024. 在线旅游平台数据显示,自9月以来,国内出行搜索量同比2024年显著提升。In the past week, air ticket search interest has grown by more than 30% year on year, with Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai among the most popular departure cities. 过去一周,机票搜索热度同比增长超过30%,北京、成都、上海等成为最热门出发地。At the same time, niche destinations such as Yining, Luzhou, and Hailar saw search volumes rise by more than 60% year on year. 与此同时,伊宁、泸州、海拉尔等小众目的地热度同比增长超过60%。This trend reflects more diversified holiday travel choices and robust tourism demand. 这显示出人们假期出行选择更加多元化,旅游需求依然强劲。 CRISPR Breakthrough Brings New Hope for Diabetes Treatment CRISPR突破,糖尿病治疗迎来新曙光 Researchers have for the first time successfully transplanted CRISPR-edited islet cells into a patient with type 1 diabetes. 科研人员首次成功将CRISPR编辑的胰岛细胞移植到1型糖尿病患者体内。In the study, scientists used Cas12b technology to modify donor islet cells, enabling them to evade immune system attacks. 研究中,科学家使用Cas12b技术对捐赠胰岛细胞进行基因改造,使其能逃避免疫系统攻击。After being implanted into the patient’s muscle, the cells continued to secrete insulin for 12 weeks without the use of immunosuppressive drugs. 细胞移植至患者肌肉后,在未使用免疫抑制药物的情况下,12周仍能持续分泌胰岛素。Six-month follow-ups showed the cells remained functional and no rejection occurred. 六个月随访显示,细胞依旧存活并维持功能,未出现排斥反应。Although the trial involved only one participant, biotech firm Sana plans to launch larger clinical studies next year. 尽管目前仅有一名受试者,但Sana公司计划明年启动更大规模临床试验。 OpenAI Taps China’s Apple Supply Chain for AI Hardware OpenAI硬件项目选择中国“果链” OpenAI is accelerating its push into AI hardware by partnering with Chinese Apple supply chain giant Luxshare Precision. OpenAI正在加速布局AI硬件,并与中国“果链”企业立讯精密达成合作。Under the agreement, Luxshare will assemble at least one device, while Goertek is in talks to provide components. 根据协议,立讯将负责至少一款设备的组装,歌尔也在洽谈提供关键组件。The new product, possibly in the form of smart glasses or a wearable pin, is still in the prototype stage and expected to launch by late 2026 or early 2027. 新产品形态可能是智能眼镜或别针,目前仍处于原型设计阶段,预计2026年底或2027年初发布。OpenAI’s choice of Luxshare stems from its extensive consumer electronics experience and ability to integrate hardware and software, echoing Apple’s approach. OpenAI选择立讯,主要因其在消费级硬件的经验与软硬件协同能力,能借鉴苹果的成功案例。This year, OpenAI has already hired over 20 hardware experts from Apple, rapidly expanding its hardware team. 今年,OpenAI已从苹果挖来20多名硬件专家,显示其硬件团队正在快速扩张。

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逐句讲解 | 美联储重启降息,市场震荡加剧

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Fed Resumes Rate Cuts, Markets React with Volatility 美联储重启降息,市场震荡加剧 The Federal Reserve announced on September 18 at 2 a.m. that it would cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, marking the restart of an easing cycle. 美联储在9月18日凌晨宣布,将基准利率下调25个基点至4.00%—4.25%,开启新一轮降息周期。 Meeting records show that the Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision with 11 votes in favor and 1 against, with the sole dissent calling for a 50-basis-point cut. 会议记录显示,联邦公开市场委员会以11票赞成、1票反对通过该决定,唯一的反对票主张降息50个基点。 The post-meeting statement noted that U.S. economic activity had “slowed somewhat,” with employment growth clearly decelerating while inflation remained elevated. 会后声明指出,美国经济活动“有所放缓”,就业增速明显放慢,而通胀依然处于高位。 The dot plot revealed widening divisions among Fed officials over the future path of interest rates. 点阵图显示,美联储内部对未来利率走向分歧加大。 After the announcement, U.S. stocks rose initially but then fell, Chinese ADRs pared gains, the U.S. dollar plunged, and the renminbi strengthened. 降息决定公布后,美股先涨后跌,中概股涨幅收窄,美元大幅跳水,人民币走强。

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比亚迪中标新加坡L4级自动驾驶巴士试点项目 | Neuralink展示脑机接口新突破,渐冻症患者用意念控制机械臂

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

BYD Wins Singapore’s First Level-4 Autonomous Bus Pilot Project 比亚迪中标新加坡L4级自动驾驶巴士试点项目 BYD announced that it has won the bid for Singapore’s smart autonomous bus service pilot project, becoming the country’s first official Level-4 autonomous bus supplier. 比亚迪宣布中标新加坡智驾巴士服务试点项目,成为该国首个官方L4级自动驾驶巴士供应商。 The project is led by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority and requires all initial vehicles to be fully electric. 项目由新加坡陆路交通管理局主导,要求首批车辆采用电动驱动。 Driverless testing will begin in mid-2026 on Route 191 in one-north and on Route 400 linking Marina Bay and Shenton Way. 2026年年中,自动驾驶测试将率先在纬壹科技城191号路线和滨海湾至珊顿大道400号路线展开。 During the pilot phase, the buses will carry up to 16 passengers and charge the same fare as regular buses. 试点期间,巴士可载16名乘客,车费与普通巴士相同。 The project marks another major step in BYD’s global expansion in intelligent transportation. 该项目标志着比亚迪在智能交通领域的全球布局进一步深化。 Neuralink Showcases Breakthrough as ALS Patient Controls Robotic Arm by Thought Neuralink展示脑机接口新突破,渐冻症患者用意念控制机械臂 On October 11, local time, Elon Musk’s Neuralink showcased ALS patient Nick Wray using a brain-computer interface to feed himself with a robotic arm. 当地时间10月11日,马斯克旗下Neuralink展示渐冻症患者Nick Wray通过脑机接口操控机械臂进食。 Wray has received an implanted N1 chip and can already perform daily actions such as drinking water purely by thought. Wray已完成N1芯片植入,并能以意念完成抿水等日常动作。 The achievement is part of Neuralink’s FDA-approved CONVOY study, which focuses on applying brain-computer interfaces to neurodegenerative disease patients. 该成果属于Neuralink获FDA批准的CONVOY研究项目,聚焦脑机接口在神经退行性疾病患者中的应用。 So far, 12 people worldwide have undergone the N1 chip implant trial. 目前全球已有12人完成N1芯片植入试验。 Experts estimate that large-scale commercialization of this technology is still 5 to 10 years away. 专家预计,脑机接口距离大规模商业化仍需5至10年时间。 Taobao Flash Sale Joins Double 11 for the First Time with Millions of Free Orders 淘宝闪购首度亮相双11,推出千万免单与叠加优惠 Taobao’s instant retail service “Taobao Flash Sale” is joining the Double 11 shopping festival for the first time, running from October 15 to November 14. 淘宝旗下即时零售业务“淘宝闪购”首次参与双11大促,将于10月15日至11月14日举行活动。 Users can search “闪购双11” to enter the event page and claim over 10 million free-order coupons. 用户搜索“闪购双11”可进入活动页领取超1000万份免单红包。 Every day, 88VIP members can receive two 50%-off coupons and enjoy an extra 5% discount on top of half-price food-delivery deals. 88VIP用户每天可获两张5折红包,并在外卖类5折基础上叠加95折优惠。 The Taobao Coins channel is now connected with Flash Sale, rewarding 500 to 1,000 coins for eligible orders. 淘金币频道与闪购服务打通,用户下单闪购可得500至1000淘金币。 This marks Taobao’s accelerated integration of instant retail with its e-commerce and delivery ecosystems. 此举标志淘宝在即时零售领域加快与外卖、电商体系的深度融合。 Ceasefire in Gaza Holds as Both Sides Prepare Prisoner Exchange and Peace Summit 加沙停火进入第二天,各方筹备互释人员与和平会议 At 12 p.m. on October 10 local time, the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement took effect, with over 500,000 people returning to Gaza City. 当地时间10日12时,加沙停火第一阶段协议正式生效,已有逾50万民众返回加沙城。 Hamas and Israel are preparing to release detainees from both sides, with Hamas set to free Israeli hostages starting the morning of October 13. 哈马斯与以色列正在筹备互释人员,哈马斯计划13日上午开始释放以方被扣押者。 Israel is also transferring Palestinian detainees in preparation for reciprocal release. 以色列方面亦转移部分巴勒斯坦被拘人员,准备同步释放。 However, casualties and missing persons in the Gaza Strip continue to rise, with around 9,500 people still missing. 但加沙地区伤亡与失踪人数仍在上升,约9500人失踪。 The U.S., Turkey, and Egypt have all expressed support for maintaining the ceasefire, and Egypt plans to host the “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit” on October 13. 美国、土耳其及埃及均表达维持停火的意愿,埃及将于13日召开“沙姆沙伊赫和平峰会”。

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海南自由贸易港将于12月启动全岛封关运作 | Neuralink实现重大突破:瘫痪患者凭意念操控机械臂

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

1. Earth Crosses First Climate Tipping Point: Coral Reefs Face Collapse 地球跨越首个气候临界点:珊瑚礁濒临崩溃 A team of international scientists released the 2025 Global Tipping Points Report, warning that Earth has already crossed its first climate tipping point. 国际科学家团队发布《2025全球临界点报告》,警告地球已跨越首个气候临界点。 The report indicates that tropical coral reefs are on the verge of collapse, with many likely to vanish permanently. 报告指出,热带珊瑚礁正濒临崩溃,大量珊瑚礁将永久消失。 Some polar ice sheets may also have passed critical thresholds, making sea-level rise irreversible. 部分极地冰盖或也已突破关键临界点,导致海平面上升不可逆转。 Scientists identified over twenty subsystems in the Earth’s climate that could trigger cascading effects once destabilized. 科学家指出,地球气候系统中约有二十多个子系统可能存在“连锁反应”,一旦失衡后果严重。 However, the report also highlights potential “positive tipping points” that could drive transformative social and environmental action. 不过,报告同时强调“正面临界点”的潜力,或将推动社会与环境的积极转变。 2. Hainan Free Trade Port to Launch Island-wide Customs Closure in December 海南自由贸易港将于12月启动全岛封关运作 Hainan’s Free Trade Port is set to officially commence island-wide customs closure on December 18, marking a key milestone in China’s opening-up efforts. 海南自由贸易港将于12月18日正式启动全岛封关运作,标志着中国对外开放的重要里程碑。 Preparations are nearly complete, with the smart customs supervision platform now operational. 目前,封关运作准备工作基本就绪,海关智慧监管平台等系统已上线运行。 Eight international ports and ten “second-line” ports have finished construction, ensuring readiness for full-scale operations. 8个对外开放口岸和10个二线口岸的基础设施建设已全部完成,确保全面运行。 On September 15, Hainan began trial operations at one of its second-line ports to test system integration. 9月15日,海南已开展“二线口岸”试运行,以测试系统衔接。 The move signals the Free Trade Port’s readiness to implement independent customs management and deepen global trade connectivity. 这一举措标志着海南自贸港已具备独立关务管理能力,并将进一步深化全球贸易联系。 3. Neuralink Achieves Breakthrough as Paralyzed Patient Controls Robotic Arm by Thought Neuralink实现重大突破:瘫痪患者凭意念操控机械臂 Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface company Neuralink has made major progress with its latest clinical trials. 马斯克旗下脑机接口公司Neuralink在最新临床试验中取得重大进展。 ALS patient Nick Wray, implanted with the N1 device in July, can now use his thoughts to control a robotic arm to drink and eat. 渐冻症患者Nick Wray于7月植入N1设备后,已能凭意念操控机械臂完成喝水、进食等动作。 Globally, twelve patients have successfully received the implant, with over 15,000 total usage hours and an average of 7.5 active hours daily. 目前全球共有12位患者成功植入该设备,累计使用时间超过1.5万小时,日均活跃7.5小时。 Thirteen more patients are expected to receive the implant by year-end. 预计年底前还将有13位患者完成植入。 Meanwhile, Chinese scientists developed a “neural worm” electrode, as supportive policies accelerate the brain-computer industry toward commercialization. 与此同时,我国科研团队研制出“神经蠕虫”电极,在政策支持下,脑机接口产业正加速迈向产业化拐点。 4. Cambridge Scientists Grow ‘Blood-like Cells’ from Human Stem Cells 剑桥科学家用人类干细胞培育出“类血细胞” Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created three-dimensional “blood-like cells” from human stem cells. 英国剑桥大学研究人员利用人类干细胞构建出三维“类血细胞”结构。 These embryo-like structures simulate early human developmental stages, including the formation of blood stem cells. 这些胚胎样结构可模拟人类早期发育的多个关键阶段,包括血液干细胞的形成。 The structures self-organize and begin producing blood after about two weeks of growth. 该结构具备自组织能力,发育约两周后开始产生血液。 The experiment successfully modeled the fetal blood development process in a laboratory setting. 实验成功在实验室环境中模拟了人类胎儿血液发育过程。 Published in Cell Reports, the breakthrough provides new insights into human embryonic development and potential regenerative medicine applications. 研究成果发表在《细胞报告》杂志上,为人类胚胎发育研究及再生医学应用提供了新思路。

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