Day496-智能生活的来临

智能住宅来啦Homes around the country are getting a lot smarter.And according to Digital Trends, more and more people are introducing internet-connected devices into their living quarters.So what's driving the growth?全国各地的住宅变得更加智能化了。根据Digital Trends所报道，越来越多的人把网络连接的装置引进到生活环境里。那么是什么让这种方式增长迅速呢？A new study commissioned by the Home Depot reveals that having a child in the home often influences the decision to buy smart appliances.Home Depot委托进行的一项新调查揭示了家里是否有小孩会影响到要不要购买智能装备的决定。The survey also showed 90 percent of respondents said they believe smart home devices make life easier for aging adults and may allow them to continue living independently in their own homes by making some tasks simpler or even automatic.调查也显示90%的受访者认为家庭智能装置能让上年纪的人生活更加简单，也让他们在自己的家中继续独自生活，因为生活更加简单甚至是全自动化了。Other reasons included better home security, energy efficiency, and overall convenience.其他原因还有住宅更安全，能效更高，非常便捷。Language Focus 语言焦点：1.smart /smɑːt/明智的，智能的Eg. smart phone  智能电话smart home devices 家庭智能装置3.commission /kə'mɪʃ(ə)n/ 委托Eg. You can commission your classmates to hand over your application for leave. 你可以委托你的同学帮你递交假条。4.automatic /ɔːtə'mætɪk/ 自动的Eg. automatic control system  自动控制系统5.Home appliance 家用电器