Jean: And I’m Jean.

Jo: Today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the English language.

Jean: 在我們的《地道英語》節(jié)目當中，我們會帶領(lǐng)大家一起來學習和熟悉一些近代英式英語里新出現(xiàn)的詞匯和新說法。

Jo: It’s very important to stay up-to-date with English because new words and expressions enter the language all the time.

Jean: 那好，Jo，今天我們要學的新詞是什么呢？

Jo: Today’s expression is ‘wiki’ – W.I.K.I. – wiki.

Jean: Wiki. Wiki又是什么東西？

Jo: Well, a wiki is a website that anyone can edit or modify. They usually contain information, and you or anyone else can add or change the information.

Jean: 這倒真是個新字眼。原來wiki就是大家可以上去任意添加和編輯的一種信息網(wǎng)站。

Jo: That’s right. You could say ‘Wikis are a good example of freedom on the internet – anyone can contribute.’

Jean: That’s right.

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A: What are you typing?

B: I’m just adding some information about China on this wiki.

Jean: Have you ever written on a wiki?

Jo: No, but my brother has. He spends a lot of time on the internet.

Jean: Really?

Jo: Yes. And he loves adding things to wikis.

Jean: Like what?

Jo:: Many things, but mostly wikis about football!

Jean: I see.

Jo: Yes, he’s addicted to football and wikis!

Jean: 今天我們學到的這個新詞Wiki對喜歡網(wǎng)站的朋友們尤其有用，Wiki，就是一種大家可以任意添加和編輯信息的網(wǎng)站。And that’s all we have time for today.

Jo:: Yes, that’s all. You’ve been listening to Real English from BBC Learning English. Join us again soon for more up-to-the-minute Real English. Bye.

Jean: See you next time.