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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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 | 抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Remembering History: Grand Military Parade Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 铭记历史:抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 On September 3, China held a grand commemoration and military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 9月3日,中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日,天安门广场举行了盛大的纪念大会和阅兵式。 A total of 45 formations took part in the parade, including the debut of the national flag formations. 此次阅兵共有45个方(梯)队接受检阅,其中包括首次集中亮相的军旗方队。 Thirteen marching formations led the event, featuring four services, four arms, and the Armed Police Force. 13个徒步方队率先亮相,涵盖4个军种、4个兵种和武警部队。 The formations of Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and Information Support Force marched in sequence, appearing in Tiananmen Square for the first time. 军事航天、网络空间和信息支援部队方队依次登场,这是它们首次走上天安门广场。 They showcased their roles in safeguarding space security, defending cyberspace, and empowering informationized warfare, reflecting the modernization of China’s military. 它们分别守护太空安全、网络安全与信息化作战能力,展示了中国军队的现代化建设成果。

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抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 | 世界首例反向折叠人手术成功

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

Remembering History: Grand Military Parade Marks the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression 铭记历史:抗战胜利80周年阅兵隆重举行 On September 3, China held a grand commemoration and military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the Victory Day of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. 9月3日,中国人民抗日战争胜利纪念日,天安门广场举行了盛大的纪念大会和阅兵式。 A total of 45 formations took part in the parade, including the debut of the national flag formations. 此次阅兵共有45个方(梯)队接受检阅,其中包括首次集中亮相的军旗方队。 Thirteen marching formations led the event, featuring four services, four arms, and the Armed Police Force. 13个徒步方队率先亮相,涵盖4个军种、4个兵种和武警部队。 The formations of Aerospace Force, Cyberspace Force, and Information Support Force marched in sequence, appearing in Tiananmen Square for the first time. 军事航天、网络空间和信息支援部队方队依次登场,这是它们首次走上天安门广场。 They showcased their roles in safeguarding space security, defending cyberspace, and empowering informationized warfare, reflecting the modernization of China’s military. 它们分别守护太空安全、网络安全与信息化作战能力,展示了中国军队的现代化建设成果。 Medical Miracle: World’s First Reverse-Folding Surgery Successfully Completed 医学奇迹:世界首例反向折叠人手术成功 In Chengdu, Dr. Liang Yijian’s team performed the world’s first reverse-folding corrective surgery. 在成都,梁益建团队完成了全球首例反向折叠人矫正手术。 Jiang Yancheng, a boy from Shandong once told he would not live past 13, had his fate rewritten through four high-risk operations. 山东男孩姜延琛曾被断言“活不过13岁”,如今经过4次高风险手术,生命被彻底改写。 On August 26, he will be discharged and return to his university campus. 8月26日,他即将出院,重返大学校园继续学业。 After the surgery, he endured over 100,000 minutes of rehabilitation training, demonstrating remarkable perseverance. 术后他还经历了超过10万分钟的康复训练,毅力感人。 The breakthrough broke medical boundaries and has been hailed as a miracle in medical history. 此次手术打破了医学禁区,被誉为医学史上的奇迹。 Consumption Upgrade: Broader Subsidies for Trade-In Program 消费升级:以旧换新补贴范围再度扩大 China has launched its third round of trade-in subsidies, available on Taobao and Tmall starting August 26. 国家第三批以旧换新资金已下达,并于8月26日起在淘宝、天猫平台上线领取。 For the first time, smart lamps, study desks and chairs, and learning devices are included in the subsidy scope. 此次补贴首次将智能灯、学习桌椅和学习机等学习用品纳入范围。 Families can enjoy subsidies of up to 20% for study supplies, easing household expenses. 学习用品最高可享受20%的补贴,有助于家庭减轻开支。 3C digital products priced within 6,000 yuan are eligible for a 15% subsidy, with a maximum reduction of 500 yuan. 3C数码产品单价在6000元以内的可享受15%补贴,最高减免500元。 The policy aims to boost consumption and promote the adoption of smart and eco-friendly products. 政策进一步释放消费潜力,推动绿色智能产品普及。 Tesla Master Plan IV: Robots as the Core of Future Value 特斯拉蓝图4:机器人将成未来核心价值 On September 2, 2025, Tesla officially released Master Plan Part IV. 2025年9月2日,特斯拉正式发布《Master Plan Part IV》。 Elon Musk stated that about 80% of Tesla’s future value will come from the humanoid robot Optimus. 马斯克表示,未来公司约80%的价值将来自人形机器人Optimus。 The plan centers on bringing AI into the physical world to achieve “sustainable abundance.” 蓝图的核心是将人工智能引入现实物理世界,推动“可持续富足”。 It outlines five principles, including unlimited growth and innovation to remove constraints, marking a paradigm shift. 文件阐述了增长无限、创新消除限制等五大原则,被视为范式转变。 During the release, a suspected SUV-style Cybertruck was also revealed, sparking heated discussions online. 发布会上还疑似曝光了一款SUV造型的Cybertruck,引发广泛热议。

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三大股指全线收高,创业板突破2900点 | C罗再创百球里程碑

英语万花筒 | 英语精讲

All Three Major Indexes Rise, ChiNext Breaks 2,900 三大股指全线收高,创业板突破2900点 On August 29, A-shares ended the month with all three major indexes closing higher. 8月29日,A股迎来8月收官日,三大股指全线收高。 The ChiNext Index broke through 2,900 points intraday, recording a monthly gain of more than 24%. 创业板盘中突破2900点,月线涨幅超过24%。 The Shanghai Composite reached a 10-year high, showing strong buying momentum. 沪指刷新10年新高,显示资金做多热情。 The lithium battery sector outperformed, with CATL rising over 10%. 锂电池产业链表现亮眼,“宁王”上涨逾10%。 However, most tech stocks fell, Cambricon dropped over 6%, while Foxconn Industrial Internet hit the daily limit up and surpassed one trillion yuan in market value. 不过科技股多数回落,“股王”寒武纪下跌超6%,工业富联逆势涨停,市值突破一万亿。 Apple Seeks External AI to Power Next-Gen Siri 苹果寻求外部 AI 助力新一代 Siri According to Bloomberg, Apple is exploring partnerships with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. 据彭博报道,苹果正探索与 OpenAI、Anthropic 以及谷歌合作。 Google’s Gemini has already started adaptation training on Apple’s servers and may become the core engine of the new Siri. 谷歌的 Gemini 已在苹果服务器上启动适配训练,有望成为新版 Siri 的底层引擎。 Apple is simultaneously pursuing both in-house development and external collaborations, but has not made a final decision. 苹果同时推进内部自研和外部合作两条路线,尚未最终定夺。 If successful, Siri could see a major upgrade, reshaping the competition among voice assistants. 若合作落地,Siri 将迎来重大升级,语音助手竞争格局可能重塑。 Following the news, both Apple and Google’s shares rose. 消息公布后,苹果和谷歌股价均出现上涨。 Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 100-Goal Milestone Again C罗再创百球里程碑 On August 23, in the Saudi Super Cup final, 40-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty for Al Nassr. 8月23日,沙特超级杯决赛中,40岁的C罗为利雅得胜利打入点球。 The goal not only leveled the score in the first half but also marked his 100th goal for the club since joining. 此球不仅帮助球队半场战平对手,也成为他加盟以来的第100球。 This means Ronaldo has now scored 100 or more goals for five different teams. 至此,C罗已在五支球队达成百球成就。 They include 450 for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, 101 for Juventus, 100 for Al Nassr, and 138 for Portugal. 包括皇家马德里450球、曼联145球、尤文图斯101球、利雅得胜利100球以及葡萄牙国家队138球。 Ronaldo has once again proven his remarkable scoring ability and legendary longevity. C罗再次证明了其惊人的进球能力和职业长青的传奇地位。 Painkillers During Pregnancy Raise Safety Concerns 孕期止痛药安全性引关注 A new meta-analysis of 46 studies with over 100,000 participants has drawn attention. 一项汇总46项研究、超过10万样本的新研究引发关注。 It found that taking acetaminophen and similar painkillers during pregnancy is associated with increased risks of autism spectrum disorder and ADHD in children. 结果显示,孕期使用对乙酰氨基酚等止痛退烧药,与儿童自闭谱系障碍和多动症风险增加相关。 Researchers noted the drug can cross the placenta and may affect fetal brain development through oxidative stress and hormone disruption. 研究指出,该药物可穿过胎盘,或通过氧化应激和激素干扰影响胎儿大脑发育。 Although causation has not been confirmed, experts urge caution when prescribing such drugs to pregnant women. 虽然尚未证实因果关系,专家呼吁孕妇谨慎用药。 They recommend using them only under medical guidance, limiting the duration, and conducting further research to find safer alternatives. 建议在医生指导下缩短用药时长,并进一步开展研究寻找更安全的治疗方案。

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