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精選詞彙單元 Vocab EP.031: 自駕車還離我們很遠 Self-driving cars are way into the future (回顧)

精選詞彙單元 Vocab EP.031: 自駕車還離我們很遠 Self-driving cars are way into the future (回顧)

通勤學英語 15Mins Today · fifteenmins

June 19, 202512m 18s

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Summary:

This article explains why autonomous vehicles are not being produced as fast as was thought at first. Pushing back the expected roll-out of this technology.

Full article here: https://www.15mins.today/blog/650-despite-high-hopes-self-driving-cars-are-way-in-the-future

Vocabulary and Sample Sentences:

Usher in: the beginning of something new

  1. Did semi-conductors usher in the computer age?
  2. Did Ford usher in assembly line production?  


Scramble: situation where people compete to do something

  1. Is there a scramble to make private space flights a reality?
  2. Did you scramble to be the first to buy the new iPhone?


Exude: some feeling or quality that can be clearly experienced or felt by other people

  1. Did he exude confidence at the meeting?
  2. Did she exude charm at the interview?