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【News takeaway】AI當選《柯林斯字典》年度詞
來源：BBC
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AI named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
AI當選《柯林斯字典》年度詞
By Matt Richtel
The grip artificial intelligence has gained over humanity in 2023 — or at least the increase in conversations about whether it will be a force for revolutionary good or apocalyptic destruction — has led AI to be given the title of "word of the year" by the makers of Collins Dictionary.
AI被《柯林斯字典》編寫組評選為2023年「年度詞彙」。這一結果來自2023年人工智慧技術對人類生活的掌控，或者至少來自對它越來越多的討論。人們不確定它帶來的將會是革命性的貢獻還是末日般的毀滅。
Use of the term has quadrupled this year, the publisher said.
出版商表示，該詞出現的頻率今年增加了四倍。
Other contenders ranged from ultraprocessed to Ulez, but Collins managing director Alex Beecroft said AI had been "the talking point of 2023". He said: "We know that AI has been a big focus this year in the way that it has developed and has quickly become as ubiquitous and embedded in our lives as email, streaming or any other once futuristic, now everyday technology."
其他候選詞彙包括「超加工」和「超低排放區」，但柯林斯的總經理Alex Beecroft表示人工智慧一直是「2023年的熱點話題」。他說：「眾所周知，人工智慧在今年一直是極大的關注焦點。因為它發展迅速，已經像Email、串流媒體等技術一樣隨處可見，融入了我們的生活之中。這些技術都曾被認為是未來的技術，但是如今已變得稀鬆平常。
When asked for a comment by BBC News, AI chatbot ChatGPT said: "AI's selection as the word of the year by Collins Dictionary reflects the profound impact of artificial intelligence on our rapidly evolving world, where innovation and transformation are driven by the power of algorithms and data."
當BBC讓人工智慧聊天機器人ChatGPT對此事發表評論時，它說：「AI被《柯林斯字典》選為年度詞彙，反映了人工智慧對正在快速演變的世界所產生的深遠影響。當今世界的創新和變革都是由演算法和數據的力量所驅使。」
The word of the year usually reflects the preoccupations of that time. In 2022, it was permacrisis.
年度詞彙通常反映了那個年代的關心焦點。2022年的年度詞彙是「長期危機」。
1. have a grip over/on 掌握、控制
The company's marketing strategy seeks to have a grip over consumer behavior.
公司試圖用行銷策略掌握消費者行為。
2. a force for good 善良的力量
The charity organization is a force for good in the community, assisting those in need.
這個慈善機構對社區是一股善的力量，幫助那些需要幫助的人。
3. apocalyptic 啟示錄的、世界末日的
The movie portrayed an apocalyptic scenario with the world facing complete destruction.
那部電影描繪了世界面臨完全毀滅的末日情景。
4. quadruple 四倍
The company's profits quadrupled after implementing the new sales strategy.
在實行新的銷售策略後，公司的利潤增加了四倍。
5. ultraprocessed 過度加工，主要用於描述食物。
6. Ulez 指超低排放區（Ultra Low Emission Zone）
只有低碳排的車輛才能進入的城鎮區域。
7. a talking point 討論的焦點
The controversial speech became a major talking point in political discussions.
這場有爭議的演講成為政治討論中的一大焦點。
8. ubiquitous 無所不在的、普遍存在的
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society, used by people of all ages.
智能手機在當今社會已無所不在，各年齡層的人都在使用。
9. embedded in our lives 根深蒂固在我們的生活中
Technology is deeply embedded in our lives, influencing how we communicate and work.
科技深植於我們的生活中，影響了我們溝通和工作的方式。
10. futuristic 未來感的、具有未來特色的
The architect designed a futuristic building with sleek lines and advanced technology.
建築師設計了一座線條流暢、技術先進的未來感建築。
11. the/a profound impact 深遠的影響
The discovery of antibiotics had a profound impact on medicine, saving countless lives.
抗生素的發現對醫學產生了深遠的影響，拯救了無數生命。
12. preoccupation 使人全神貫注的事
Her preoccupation with work often affected her ability to relax and enjoy personal time.
她對工作的全神貫注，常常影響到放鬆和享受個人時間的能力。
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