CCTV9英语新闻11月：15届中国国际工业博览会在上海举行

By CCTV reporter Shi Wenjing

China's economic hub of Shanghai has opened its door to the 15th China International Industry Fair. The five-day fair serves as the country's manufacturing benchmark, showcasing its most advanced improvements in technology.

It’s all about technology. The number of exhibitors has hit a new record this year, bringing together companies from 25 countries and regions. The exhibits’ growing clout¹ is evident, as many companies chose to debut² their latest products at the fair.

 

A robot plays with a magic cube during the 15th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2013. A total of 1,979 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions took part in the five-day fair which kicked off here Tuesday. (Xinhua/Lai Xinlin)

 

"We’ve received positive feedback from the fair in previous years. It is a great platform for us to present what we have. We brought our latest innovations this year, and many people have already come to ask about our product." Zhou Haijing, CEO of Nanjing Optical Valley Nuotai Precision Tech, said.

Apart from large industrial machinery³, the event’s annual robotics show attracts the most attention. And that’s not even close to the wide range of tasks they’re able to perform.

For passengers who like a softer ride, they can choose a program with gentler motions. And those who are fond of a more thrilling experience, they can select the extreme mode.

For thrill seekers or the tamed, a robot companion can do it all.

"It is so much fun. It is very exciting but I feel very stable."

"It is very thrilling. We just tried the extreme mode."

According to the International Federation⁴ of Robotics, by 2015, China will become the world’s largest robotics market. As an important part of high-end manufacturing, industrial robots play an indispensable role in China’s economy.

And there’s some aerospace⁵ technology as well, including a replica⁶ of the country’s first moon rover, which is set for launch in December this year. Those with a creative appetite are also in for a treat with this 3D printer that prints food. Any shape of chocolate is now just a click away.

 

A visitor tries to operate a robot during the 15th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2013. (Xinhua/Liu Xiaojing)

Visitors view an electric car during the 15th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2013.  (Xinhua/Lai Xinlin)

Visitors view the model of a domestic plane engine during the 15th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2013. (Xinhua/Lai Xinlin)

 

Visitors view the model of a lunar probe during the 15th China International Industry Fair in Shanghai, east China, Nov. 5, 2013. (Xinhua/Lai Xinlin)

1 clout   

n.用手猛击；权力，影响力

参考例句：

• The queen may have privilege but she has no real political clout.女王有特权，但无真正的政治影响力。
• He gave the little boy a clout on the head.他在那小男孩的头部打了一下。

2 debut   

n.首次演出，初次露面

参考例句：

• That same year he made his Broadway debut, playing a suave radio journalist.在那同一年里，他初次在百老汇登台，扮演一个温文而雅的电台记者。
• The actress made her debut in the new comedy.这位演员在那出新喜剧中首次登台演出。

3 machinery   

n.(总称)机械，机器；机构

参考例句：

• Has the machinery been put up ready for the broadcast?广播器材安装完毕了吗？
• Machinery ought to be well maintained all the time.机器应该随时注意维护。

4 federation   

n.同盟，联邦，联合，联盟，联合会

参考例句：

• It is a federation of 10 regional unions.它是由十个地方工会结合成的联合会。
• Mr.Putin was inaugurated as the President of the Russian Federation.普京正式就任俄罗斯联邦总统。

5 aerospace   

adj.航空的，宇宙航行的

参考例句：

• The world's entire aerospace industry is feeling the chill winds of recession.全世界的航空航天工业都感受到了经济衰退的寒意。
• Edward Murphy was an aerospace engineer for the US Army.爱德华·墨菲是一名美军的航宇工程师。

6 replica   

n.复制品

参考例句：

• The original conservatory has been rebuilt in replica.温室已按原样重建。
• The young artist made a replica of the famous painting.这位年轻的画家临摹了这幅著名的作品。