Word Bank

process v. 处理
It took longer than we expected to process all the information and make a decision.

viewpoint n. 视角、观点
What is your viewpoint on this discussion? What is your opinion?

individualistic adj. 个人主义的、个人化的
The way John lives is very individualistic. He likes to do everything on his own.

personal space n. 私人空间
Please leave me alone. I need some personal space.

【译文】

They’ve been called Asia’s “Net Generation.” But most often, this group born after 1975 is called “Generation N.” They’re the first generation to fully embrace the Internet. Because of this, Gen N’s are thoroughly comfortable with technology.

他们被称为亚洲的“网络一代”。但这些1975年之后出生的一拨，常常被称作是“N一代”。他们是头批彻头彻尾接受互联网的一代。正如此，他们非常自如地享用这一技术。


They’ve been described as self-confident and spoiled. Generation N’s process information very quickly. But they’re also known to be quite impatient. The Internet has opened up a world of diverse viewpoints. As a result, most Gen N’s are more open to new ideas than previous generations.

他们被形容是充满自信且被宠坏的一代。N一代们能极为迅速地处理资讯，但他们缺乏耐心也是公认的。互联网展开了多视角的世界，因此大部分N一代人比他们上一代人更容易接受新的观念。


Attitudes toward life

生活的取向

Generation N is also challenging society’s traditional ideas about love, marriage and children. Researchers state that Gen N’s are more individualistic. They want their own personal space and freedom. This is resulting in many people choosing to marry later, or not at all. One marketing and research company discovered the following attitude among Gen N’s: There’s no need to marry if you can lead a happy and independent life alone.

N一代们也在挑战社会对爱情、婚姻和生儿育女的传统观念。研究人员指出N一代人具有更多的个人主义倾向，他们要拥有属于自己的私人空间和自由。这样导致他们许多人晚婚以致不要婚姻。一家市场调研公司发现N一代人之中有这样的态度：如果一个人可以快乐独立地生活，就不需要婚姻。


For those who do marry, they’re waiting until they’re older. They’re also choosing to have children later.

至于那些选择结婚的人，则是要等到年纪更大一些才步入殿堂。他们也选择较晚才生儿育女。