this is real english from bbc learning english. i’m helen.
and i’m jean.
today we’re going to look at words and phrases that have recently become part of the english language.
today’s expression is ‘chipping’ – c.h.i.p.p.i.n.g. – chipping.
chipping. 给我们讲讲它的意思好吗？
well, chipping is something you do to a game console, like a playstation.
我想你说的chipping 是和playstation这样的电子游戏机有关系，对吗？不过chipping到底是什么意思呢？
well, game consoles are usually protected. they only play games from certain regions. for example, a chinese console only plays games from china, and the same with a uk one. chipping means altering them to play games from all regions.
这么说，chipping就是给电子游戏机解除它的地域限制，解码的.意思。
yes. but chipping is now illegal in many countries, and you can get into big trouble if you do it.
a: i hear john has been in trouble with the police.
b: yes, he was arrested for chipping game consoles. he had to pay a 500 fine!
is chipping in the uk common?
yes. i think it’s quite common, but the police are trying to catch people who are chipping their game consoles.
so chipping is illegal.
yes, chipping is a crime.
好了，让我们回顾一下，chipping就是给电子游戏机解除它的地域限制，解码的意思，and that’s all we have time for today.
yes, that’s all. you’ve been listening to real english from bbc learning english. see you next time.
bye.
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