However, VR is not just for entertainment.
然而,虛擬現(xiàn)實不僅僅是為了娛樂。
One day, delighted children will be able to learn geography by observing exciting foreign countries without having to leave their classroom.
有朝一日,孩子們不必走出教室,就可以開心地觀察到令人興奮的異國風貌來學習地理知識。
They will be thrilled to learn history by visiting the pyramids of Egypt, or by hand-feeding friendly dinosaurs.
他們會興奮地通過參觀埃及金字塔,或者通過人工喂養(yǎng)的友好恐龍來學習歷史。
In addition, businesses will be able to use VR for many tasks.
除此之外,很多行業(yè)將能運用虛擬現(xiàn)實做很多工作。
Cars designed using computers can be tested as virtual machines first, before they are manufactured in metal.
在小轎車用金屬制造之前,由電腦設(shè)計的小轎車能夠首先作為虛擬小轎車來被測試。
Architects will be able to make virtual buildings, which they can walk around and inspect before constructing.
在建筑物建造之前,建筑師們將可以先做出虛擬的建筑物。他們可以在里面四處檢驗。
VR can help us in hundreds of ways.
虛擬現(xiàn)實能夠在很多方面幫助我們。
Despite this, concerned critics have warned that there could be dangers in this powerful new medium.
盡管如此,有些憂心忡忡的評論家已經(jīng)警告說,這種強大的新媒介可能存在一定的危險。
Will we have VR games in which people can commit virtual crimes?
我們會擁有能在其中犯虛擬罪行的虛擬游戲嗎?
After people get used to VR, will they want to return to reality?
在人們習慣了虛擬現(xiàn)實后,他們會想重返現(xiàn)實嗎?
Will we forget how to live and work with real people?
我們會不會忘了如何同現(xiàn)實中的人一起工作、生活?
On the other hand, some people think that VR will help us improve the world.
另一方面,一些人認為虛擬現(xiàn)實能夠幫助我們推動世界進步。
By experimenting harmlessly inside a VR world, we will be able to see the dangers we may face in the future.
在虛擬現(xiàn)實世界中來進行無傷害的實驗,我們就能夠看到現(xiàn)實世界中可能面對的危險。
Then we will be able to avoid them in real life.
然后,我們就能在現(xiàn)實生活中避免危險的發(fā)生。
No doubt there will be some problems with VR, as there are with all new inventions.
毫無疑問,和所有新發(fā)明一樣,虛擬現(xiàn)實技術(shù)同樣會存在一些問題。
However, one thing is for sure: VR is here to stay.
但是,有一點是肯定的:虛擬現(xiàn)實技術(shù)與我們同在。
Get ready to step into another world!
準備好進入另一個世界!