Gray Areas on Google Maps - Part 2
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EN: The phrase 'a result of' is used to explain the cause or reason for something. It connects an effect (the gray areas) to its cause (old images).
His success is a result of hard work.
EN: In digital mapping services like Google Maps, 'gray areas' often represent missing data or places where high-resolution imagery hasn't been updated recently due to technical or logistical reasons.
EN: The pattern 'It takes + [time] + to [verb]' is used to describe how much time is needed to complete an action.
It takes ten minutes to walk to the park.
EN: The phrase 'from year to year' emphasizes gradual change over a long period, often used when discussing nature or environmental shifts.
EN: The pattern 'It is + adjective + to + verb' is used to describe an action. 'It' is a placeholder, and the real action comes after 'to'.
It's easy to use Google 地圖.
EN: The phrase 'on camera' refers to being recorded or photographed. In the context of Google Maps, it refers to the satellite or street-view photography used to create the maps.
EN: Using 'so' to show result and 'or' to show alternatives.
It is raining, so I will stay home or go to the library.
EN: Use 'is not' (isn't) to make a negative statement with the verb 'to be'. It shows that a quality or fact is not true.
The food isn't hot.
EN: In English, saying something 'isn't perfect' is a common, polite way to acknowledge flaws or limitations without being overly critical.
EN: The word 'available' is an adjective used to describe that something can be used, bought, or found. It often follows the verb 'to be'.
Free Wi-Fi is available in this cafe.
EN: The sentence emphasizes the democratic nature of modern technology like Google Maps, highlighting that information which was once restricted to governments is now accessible to all.
EN: The pattern 'make + it + adjective + for someone + to do something' is used to describe how an action affects someone. 'It' is a placeholder for the real action (to explore...).
The internet makes it easy for us to find information.
Key vocabulary words with IPA pronunciation, definitions, example sentences, and interactive quizzes.
Phrases with type tags, bilingual definitions, usage notes, and example sentences.
Situations or topics that are not clearly defined or where there are no clear rules.
Changing or happening as each year passes.
Being recorded or photographed by a camera.
Photographs of Earth or other celestial bodies taken from outer space, usually by satellites.