【轻松英文阅读】隐形的塔

 When construction is finished in 2014, the 450-meter tall “Tower Infinity¹” will be one of the 10 tallest structures in the world. But you may not notice it. Why is that? Unlike most skyscrapers², Tower Infinity has been designed not to stand out. Thanks to a sophisticated lighting³ system and optical illusions, it will appear almost invisible. Cameras mounted on the building will capture the surrounding view and that view will be projected onto the building. The tower will seem to disappear into the sky—hence the name “Tower Infinity.”

 

The company behind the design is California based GDS Architects. They claim that this will be the world’s first invisible tower.

 

Tower Infinity will be constructed near the Incheon International Airport. Among its attractions will be a water park, a roller coaster and the second highest observation deck in the world.

1 infinity   

n.无限，无穷，大量

参考例句：

• It is impossible to count up to infinity.不可能数到无穷大。
• Theoretically,a line can extend into infinity.从理论上来说直线可以无限地延伸。

2 skyscrapers   

n.摩天大楼

参考例句：

• A lot of skyscrapers in Manhattan are rising up to the skies. 曼哈顿有许多摩天大楼耸入云霄。
• On all sides, skyscrapers rose like jagged teeth. 四周耸起的摩天大楼参差不齐。

3 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。