英语角-圆桌会议RoundTable0808 - 影院偷《战狼2》票房，你的良心不会痛吗？

 　　Topic1-China utilizes¹ AI technology to prevent crime

　　AI technology has been applied² in the judicial³ system. Can big data and machine learning make Chinese courts more intelligent and efficient?

　　Can AI uphold or obstruct⁴ justice?

　　Topic2-Cinemas criticized for stealing box office earnings⁵ from Wolf Warriors⁶ 2

　　"Wolf Warriors, the sequel", the action movie has set a new box office record for Chinese domestically-made movies, gaining approximately 3.5 billion Yuan. However, some internet users report that cinemas are stealing the box office earnings of the movie.

　　Is it true? How is it done?

　　Topic3-The eighth day of August, what a good day!

　　It's August 8 today -- better watch out because some great fortune might land right on your lap! In China, the number eight is pronounced the similar way as the character for "wealth" or "windfall", which makes it a lucky number in the Chinese culture. Two "eights" in one day just doubles the luck.

　　What numbers are considered lucky and unlucky in China and abroad? What are the things people would do to be lucky?

1 utilizes   

v.利用，使用( utilize的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• One highly successful approach utilizes a triplet aspheric lens array. 一种很成功的方法是利用一个三合非球面透镜阵列。 来自辞典例句
• The first utilizes a blend of finely ground ceramic powders. 第一种用的是一种磨细的陶瓷粉末混合物。 来自辞典例句

2 applied   

adj.应用的；v.应用，适用

参考例句：

• She plans to take a course in applied linguistics.她打算学习应用语言学课程。
• This cream is best applied to the face at night.这种乳霜最好晚上擦脸用。

3 judicial   

adj.司法的，法庭的，审判的，明断的，公正的

参考例句：

• He is a man with a judicial mind.他是个公正的人。
• Tom takes judicial proceedings against his father.汤姆对他的父亲正式提出诉讼。

4 obstruct   

v.阻隔，阻塞(道路、通道等)；n.阻碍物，障碍物

参考例句：

• He became still more dissatisfied with it and secretly did everything in his power to obstruct it.他对此更不满意，尽在暗里使绊子。
• The fallen trees obstruct the road.倒下的树将路堵住了。

5 earnings   

n.工资收人；利润，利益，所得

参考例句：

• That old man lives on the earnings of his daughter.那个老人靠他女儿的收入维持生活。
• Last year there was a 20% decrease in his earnings.去年他的收入减少了20%。

6 warriors   

武士，勇士，战士( warrior的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• I like reading the stories ofancient warriors. 我喜欢读有关古代武士的故事。
• The warriors speared the man to death. 武士们把那个男子戳死了。