標題: NFT:數位藝術新浪潮 NFTs: Exciting Yet Controversial Digital Artworks [打印本頁] 作者: liu456 時間: 2022-10-21 23:24 標題: NFT:數位藝術新浪潮 NFTs: Exciting Yet Controversial Digital Artworks
NFT:數位藝術新浪潮 NFTs: Exciting Yet Controversial Digital Artworks
「NFT」代表的是什麼? 答案是「non-fungible token(非同質化代幣)」。
作者 Mark Darvill
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If you’re someone interested in the world of modern technology, you’ve probably heard of and have a basic knowledge of NFTs. However, among the general public, the world of NFTs remains something of a mystery. Today, we attempt to explain in the most basic possible terms what NFTs are and why they’re so popular.
Let’s deal with the simplest question first: What does “NFT” stand for? The answer is “non-fungible token.” Basically, an NFT is a type of digital certificate that ensures ownership of a digital item. Any unique piece of digital art, whether a JPG, a GIF, a wav, an MP3, or any other file type, can be stored as an NFT using blockchain technology—the same type of technology used to store cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. However, an NFT differs from a unit of a cryptocurrency in that its data are unique and cannot be altered. This uniqueness proves a person’s ownership of an NFT. In this sense, NFTs are much like physical artworks; they hold value and can be bought and sold. Moreover, while an NFT item can be reproduced infinitely, there’s only one original NFT of that digital item and a corresponding owner.
The world’s first NFT, a video clip that was eventually sold by its creator for US$4, was created back in 2014. However, NFTs did not start growing significantly in popularity until 2020. Then, in 2021, NFT trading skyrocketed, with the total trade figure exceeding US$17 billion that year.
NFTs are no stranger to controversy. They have been criticized for the high carbon footprint that comes with the blockchain technology they use and also for their involvement in a number of art-related scams. Nevertheless, recent NFT trading activity suggests that they are here to stay as a powerful player in the global economy.
1. Why is Bitcoin mentioned in the passage?
(A) It is an example of an NFT.
(B) It explains how NFTs are created.
(C) It is what is used to purchase NFTs.
(D) It shares the same technology with NFTs.
2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about NFTs?
(A) Ownership of NFTs is recorded on the internet.
(B) NFTs only exist in the digital world and can’t be changed.
(C) Digital data that can be stored as NFTs are limited to works of art.
(D) Anyone can make a copy of an NFT image, but there is only one official owner.
3. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “skyrocketed” in the third paragraph?
(A) Was copied repeatedly.
(B) Increased very rapidly.
(C) Became well known.
(D) Traveled into outer space.
4. Which of the following statements regarding NFTs can be inferred from the last paragraph?
(A) They have a huge impact on the environment.
(B) They will likely fall out of favor soon.
(C) They bring more good than bad.
(D) They can be used to stop crime.
答案：1.D 2.C 3.B 4.A
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Words in Use
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involvement [ɪnˋvɑlvmənt]
n. 牽涉（不可數）
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alter [ˋɔltɚ]
vt. 修改（衣服）
vt. & vi. 改變
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exceed [ɪkˋsid]
vt. 超過
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controversy [ˋkɑntrə͵vɝsɪ]
n. 爭議
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controversial [͵kɑntrəˋvɝʃəl]
a. 有爭議的
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certificate [sɚˋtɪfəkət]
n. 證明 ; 證書
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token [ˋtokən]
vt. . 代幣；（情感的）表示
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reproduce [͵riprəˋd(j)us]
vi. & vt. 生殖，繁殖
vt. 複製，翻印
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ownership [ˋonɚ͵ʃɪp]
n. 所有權
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significantly [sɪgˋnɪfəkəntlɪ]
adv. 顯著地
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artwork [ˋɑrt͵wɝk]
n. 藝術品
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uniqueness [juˋniknɪs]
n. 獨特性
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infinitely [ˋɪnfənɪtlɪ]
adv. 無限地
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corresponding [͵kɔrɪˋspɑndɪŋ]
a. 相應的
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skyrocket [ˋskaɪ͵rɑkɪt]
vi. 飆漲
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fungible [ˋfʌndʒəb!]
a. 同質的，易於（與同類或同價物品）交換（或交易）的
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blockchain [ˈblɒktʃeɪn]
n. 區塊鏈
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cryptocurrency [ `krIpto:kRJnsI ]
n. 加密貨幣
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scam [ˋskæm]
n. 詐騙，騙局
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fall out of favor
不再受歡迎
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JPG
一種圖片檔格式（最常被用來儲存和傳輸相片的格式）
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GIF
圖像互換格式（動圖的檔案格式）
Practical Phrases
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something of a+ N 多少有點⋯⋯，頗有幾分⋯⋯
After receiving the award, Mike found himself something of a celebrity.
在獲得該獎後，麥克發現自己多少有點像名人。
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In this sense, S + V 就這種意義來說，⋯⋯
The man saved the family from the house on fire. In this sense, he deserves a medal.
那名男子從著火的房子中救出了那一家人。就此意義上來說，他值得獲頒一枚勳章。
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be no stranger to N 對⋯⋯不陌生／司空見慣
Mary is no stranger to hard times because she came from a life of poverty.
瑪麗出身清寒，所以對苦日子早已司空見慣。
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be here to stay （某物）大幅流行／被廣泛使用
Smartphones are here to stay because they improve people’s lives.
智慧型手機因改善了人們的生活而被廣泛使用。
More to Learn
in the most basic possible terms 用最基本的話來說
• During the class, the professor explained the theory in the most basic possible terms.
教授在課堂上以最基本的話來解釋這個理論。
the most basic possible 意思是「最基本的」，用法如下:
the + 最高級形容詞 + possible 最⋯⋯的
• The worst possible thing that can happen while you’re skydiving is for your parachute not to open.
• Tyson is most famous for his love of science and ability to explain complex ideas in simple terms.
泰森最為人所知的是他對科學的熱愛，以及他能夠 以簡單的話來解釋複雜想法。
• In practical terms, a job with a higher salary is what you need now.
就現實來說，你現在正需要的是一份薪水較高的工作。
b. in military / financial / economic / political / artistic terms 從軍事/財政/經濟/政治/藝術角度來說
• In military terms, the US is one of the best.
從軍事角度來說，美國是最棒的其中一個。
• In artistic terms, the painter’s use of color is beyond compare.
以藝術的觀點來看，這名畫家的用色無人能及。
Grammar Tips
Let’s deal with the simplest question first: What does “NFT” stand for?
... can be stored as an NFT using blockchain technology—the same type of technology...
In this sense, NFTs are much like physical artworks; they hold value and can be bought and sold.
介紹三個「連接符號」的用法
常用來連接兩句的標點符號有三個:
冒號(、長劃符號(—)、分號(;)
※ 冒號:後面可以是單詞、片語或完整的句子。
a. 用來介紹一個或多個項目。
• All our drinks come in three sizes: small, medium, and large. 我們所有飲品都有三種大小:小杯、中杯和大杯。
b. 用來分隔兩個獨立的子句，用來強調、說明、改寫 或延伸前面的句子，如上方第一句的用法。
• There is only one goal of this meeting: We have to decide on our new logo.
這場會議只有一個目標:我們必須決定新的商標。
※ 長劃符號:用於連接句子或同位語。
a. 連接句子時，用來強調或補充第一個子句的意思。
• That part of the form is for US citizens—it doesn’t apply to you.
表格的那個部分是給美國公民填的 ── 你不適用。
b. 連接同位語，如上方第二句用法。
• Tiffany is going on a business trip to two cities in China—Beijing and Shanghai.
蒂芬妮正到中國的兩座城市出差 ── 北京和上海。
※ 分號:此類符號在文章中較常出現。
a. 等於「逗點 + 連接詞(and、so、but...)」，如上方第三句用法。
• Don’t wake the baby up; let him sleep.
別叫醒寶寶;讓他睡吧。
b. 陳列多個或一系列不同項目，且項目中包含逗號或 項目相對長且性質較複雜時，可用分號取代逗點。
• There are many natural wonders around the world: the Great Blue Hole, Belize; Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland; the Great Barrier Reef, Australia; and Mount Everest, Nepal.
、長劃符號(—)、分號(;)