纯正英语一分钟-information

We are living in an age of information. That’s what I keep hearing on TV and reading in newspapers. We are surrounded by information technology that puts information at our fingertips. To get ahead, you need the latest information. I’m not really sure how much information we need. Our brains can only handle a certain amount of information at a time. I reckon a lot of us have information overload¹. I’m sure before computers came along this didn’t happen. One problem with computers is the amount of personal information online. I worry about putting confidential² info on different websites. Of course the great thing about computers is that we have so much information at our disposal. That’s pretty useful.

1 overload   

vt.使超载；n.超载

参考例句：

• Don't overload the boat or it will sink.别超载，否则船会沉。
• Large meals overload the digestive system.吃得太饱会加重消化系统的负担。

2 confidential   

adj.秘（机）密的，表示信任的，担任机密工作的

参考例句：

• He refused to allow his secretary to handle confidential letters.他不让秘书处理机密文件。
• We have a confidential exchange of views.我们推心置腹地交换意见。