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Augmented and Mixed Reality; Opening Day for Major League Baseball; Interior Design Concepts for Aircraft; Peep Art.

CARL AZUZ, CNN 10 ANCHOR: This is CNN 10. My name is Carl Azuz. Good Friday to you and thank you for watching our show. Technology takes center stage

today as we explore augmented and mixed reality. Pokemon Go is one example of augmented reality. It takes virtual digital characters and overlays them
 

overlay [ˋovɚˋle] v. 覆盖

onto scenes from the real world. The technology company Microsoft is one maker of augmented reality systems and it was recently awarded a contract
 

award [əˋwɔrd] v. 授予，给予

to make a special version of these systems for the U.S. military. The deal could be worth almost $22 billion over 10 years and it could provide more

than 120,000 AR headsets to the Army`s close combat force which is trained for the extreme danger of fighting enemies within eyesight, person to

person. The Army says the technology would help soldier train to be more aware of their environments, better engage their targets and make the

decisions necessary to overcome current and future enemies.

Some Microsoft employees have spoken out against providing these headsets to the military. They`ve said that doing so crosses a line into developing
 

cross a line（行为）越过界限; do something that is outside the bounds of acceptable behavior

weapons which they oppose, but the company`s CEO says the organization would not withhold technology from institutions that protect the freedoms
 

withhold [wɪðˋhold] v. 抑制；阻挡；不给；保留[（+from）]

we enjoy. There are other applications for AR headsets. One is their use in mixed reality when you interact with actual physical items in front of you

and the virtual graphics you see through the glasses. Critics say that increased use of these devices can make workers more dependent on

technology and less on traditional know how. Samuel Burke shows us how extensively the headsets combine these elements.
 

extensively [ɪkˋstɛnsɪvlɪ] adv. 广大地；广泛地

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SAMUEL BURKE, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Do you like my new look? Mixed reality has come a long way since Microsoft released the first HoloLens three years
 

has come a long way 大有进步

ago. Many consumers though will never have seen the changes leading up to the HoloLens 2. That`s because these devices are focused on the workplace,
 

lead up to 导致

not on homes. It`s target is what HoloLens creator Alex Kitman (ph) calls first line workers. Those jobs in industries like healthcare and the

military that require manual work but would benefit from visual aids, take construction for example. I`m going to be operating and fixing this thing.

All right.

Right in front of me is this huge blower, it pushes air through a wastewater system and what these glasses are letting me do is look at
 

blower [ˋbloɚ] n. 吹风机

wastewater 废水；污水

what`s happening inside of these gears. So I can have an idea of what I`ll need to do when I`m operating and repairing this machine but seeing

everything first through the mixed reality system. So, now it`s showing me how the parts will come off of this gigantic gear in front of me. I would
 

come off 从某物上掉下; 从某物上脱落或分离

actually be doing this manually. So it would just be walking me through and showing me what to do but I would be doing the actual work with my hand.
 

walk sb through 耐心地给（某人）示范…；详细地教授（某人）…

It`s $3,500 price tag is geared to businesses rather than everyday consumers. That cost brings significant advances. One of the main
 

gear [gɪr] v. 使適合[（+to/for）]

criticisms of the HoloLens 1 was its limited field of view. The HoloLens 2 more than doubles it. It also has eye tracking sensors, increased

resolution from the equivalent of 720 per eye to a massive 2K and an improved balance in weight. By targeting a much smaller business-oriented

audience, Microsoft has paved a path to bigger returns in mixed reality.

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AZUZ: 10 Second Trivia. What was the first professional team in baseball history? Cincinnati Red Stockings, Philadelphia Athletics, Mutual of New York

or Louisville Grays. It was in 1969 that the Cincinnati Red Stockings became baseball`s first pro team.
 

Louisville [ˋlʊɪ͵vɪl] n. 路易维耳市（美国肯德基州）

It was in 1876 that the first opening day was held for the National League. That`s according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Over 3,000 people

were said to have been in the stands and the question yesterday as the Major League kicked off a new 162 game season was will fans be in the
 

stand [stænd] n. 看台；看台观众

stands once again.

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COY WIRE, CNN SPORTS CORRESPONDENT: Last season`s Opening Day, it was take my cardboard cutout to the ball game. Now, it`s back to take me out to the
 

cutout [ˋkʌt͵aʊt] n. 布或纸上（可）剪下的图案花样

ball game.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Yeah baby. Here we go.

WIRE: Major League Baseball giving all 30 teams the go-ahead to host fans to start their seasons, but it won`t be the same at every park. New York`s
 

go-ahead: permission to proceed

mayor is opening the doors to 20 percent capacity at Yankees and Mets home games as is Chicago`s mayor at the Cubs and White Sox parks. The LA Dodgers

will also be at 20 percent capacity when they open defense of their World Series title.

CLAYTON KERSHAW, LA DODGER PITCHER: Regardless if there`s 10 fans or 2,500 or -- whatever it is, it`s going to be a special day for all of us.

CORY KLUBER, NEW YORK YANKEE PITCHER: We probably as players didn`t realize, you know, necessarily how -- how much we appreciate having fans in

the stands until, you know, last year when there weren`t any. Having fans in the stands makes it a -- it a more fun environment.

WIRE: And with Texas governor opening up his state, the Texas Rangers are wide open up to 100 percent capacity for their home opener with masks, but

starting on game 2, that number will be reduced with social distancing. How you watch the game is going to be a lot different than you`re used to,

you`ll have to be in masks and practice social distancing. You`ll even be encouraged to buy those peanuts and Cracker Jacks on your phone.

DOUG BEHAR, NEW YORK YANKEES STADIUM OPERATIONS: We`re very excited to have our fans back in the stadium and we appreciate their patience and

understanding throughout this entire process. But it should be a -- a -- a seamless, recognizable experience as they`ve had in the past.
 

seamless [ˋsimlɪs] adj. 无缝的；无缝合线的

WIRE: While vaccines won`t be required for fans to enter ballparks, some parks have jumped into being a part of the mass vaccination effort.
 

ballpark [ˋbɔlpɑrk] n.【美】棒球场

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AZUZ: When the first commercial plane service ferried passengers between St. Petersburg, Florida and Tampa in 1914, the flight itself was exciting
 

ferry [ˋfɛrɪ] v. 运送

enough that people didn`t need entertainment. Even after movies, headrest screens and tablets change what we do when we fly, seating arrangements

generally have stayed the same, but CNN Contributor Chris James explores the new visions for aircraft interiors. Though they may not actually take

off any time soon.

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CHRIS JAMES, CNN CONTRIBUTOR: Hey Carl. I think it`s safe to say that this past year has been a game changer for businesses around the world. In the
 

game changer 在很大程度上改变一场比赛结果的人（或事）

face of COVID-19, the aviation industry especially has been forced to adapt in ways they never before thought possible. So in the spirit of re-

imagining air travel, today I`m going to give you a glimpse of what the future airplane might look like. The winners of the latest Crystal Cabins Awards

were recently announced, recognizing the best of the best designers pushing forward the most innovative and exciting ideas in airplane

interiors.

On the original award`s shortlist, this intriguing idea called the "flex lounge" concept which allows airplane passengers to face one another on a
 

shortlist [ˋʃɔrt͵lɪst] n. 入围名单

intriguing [ɪnˈtrigɪŋ] adj. 吸引人的, 有趣的

plane. Among this year`s winners is the electric jet "Alice", which won in the cabin concepts category. It`s billed as the first purely electric
 

bill [bɪl] v. 贴海报宣布

commuter jet and was chosen for its innovative cabin interior which can transport up to nine passengers over a distance of 600 miles. Because of

the way seating has been designed, all the guests will face towards the jet`s large windows. Pretty cool. This design is called the "coffee house"

cabin and it was developed by students and faculty from the University of Cincinnati.

Described as a productivity focused zone targeting the business traveler, each and every passenger would have a dedicated workstation and personal
 

dedicated [ˋdɛdə͵ketɪd] adj.【电脑】专用的

space. It also features these space efficient tables located in the center of the aircraft. Wow. Now I know what you`re thinking. What about takeoff

and landing? During those times the seats will rotate towards the front of the plane and table wings will securely fold down. It`s always super

exciting to think about the ways in which travel will evolve well into the future.

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AZUZ: Over the years during the Easter season, we`ve covered a lot of Peeps. Peep portraits, Peep collections, Peep jousting, today we`re
 

joust [dʒaʊst] n. 骑马进行长枪比武

covering Peep art. This is an exhibit in an art museum in Wisconsin. All your Peeps are there. The "Mona Peepsa", a "Supeep Court Justice", "Peeps

peepared with PPE". So, if you want to do something sweet with someone special, "Peep" on over and give "Peep A Chance". If before you fall asleep

you find that you were counting "peep", instead of sheep because it`s something sweet. That in your dreams you savor bring your appetite to this

exhibit.

Feast your eyes and try to give it time because you might find a mind of artificial flavor. Bring your "peeps" to "peep" the treat, who cares if

they`ve never heard of it. It won`t be there forever, well it might, it`s got preservatives. But if you`re feeling "Blue #1" and nothing leaves you

sugared out, get into your car (inaudible). The "Peeps" can help you "marshmallow" out. Ithaca High School in Ithaca, New York, you guys are

awesome for subscribing and leaving a comment on our You Tube channel. I`m Carl Azuz for CNN.

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