The new generation born between 2025 and 2039 has been officially named “Generation Beta,” or simply “Gen Beta.” This generation will be the first to experience a world where artificial intelligence (AI) plays a key role in daily life.
Generations are defined by shared cultural, social and historical experiences within a specific time frame. These experiences, often influenced by significant events and technological advancements, shape the values, attitudes and behaviors of each generation. The concept of generations helps us understand how different age groups interact with their environment and contribute to societal changes over time.
The previous generational transition from Gen Z to Gen Alpha occurred in the early 2010s. Gen Alpha ended at the close of 2024, marking the beginning of Gen Beta. The shift from using letters like X, Y and Z to adopting the Greek alphabet, such as alpha and beta, highlights the rise of generations molded by a technology-driven society.
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2025年至2039年出生的新一代已被正式命名為Beta世代，或簡稱為Gen Beta。這一代人將是第一批體驗人工智慧（AI）在日常生活中扮演著關鍵角色的這樣的世界。
世代是基於特定時間範圍內的共同文化、社會和歷史經歷來界定的。這些經歷通常受到重大事件和科技進步的影響，塑造了每一代的價值觀、態度和行為。世代的概念有助於我們了解不同年齡層如何與環境互動、如何隨著時間促成社會的變化。
上一次從Z世代到Alpha世代的世代轉換發生在2010年代初期。Alpha世代於2024年底結束，標誌著Beta世代的開始。從使用X、Y和Z等字母到採用alpha和beta等希臘字母，這樣的轉變凸顯了由科技驅動的社會所塑造之世代的崛起。
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Words in Use
1. artificial intelligence n. 人工智慧(=AI)
The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked debates about its potential impact on jobs.
人工智慧的崛起引發了對就業潛在影響的爭議。
2. a time frame (安排進行某活動的)時間範圍∕時間框架
frame n. 特定的時間或情境
Within this time frame, we need to finalize the design and begin production.
在這段時間內，我們需要完成設計並開始生產。
The project was completed within the frame of the six-month deadline.
該專案在六個月的期限內完成。
3. advancement n. 進步，發展
advanced a. 先進的
Advancements in medical technology have led to new treatments for various diseases.
醫療技術的進步為各種疾病帶來了新的治療方法。
This smartphone has an advanced camera system that takes stunning photos.
這款智慧型手機配備先進的相機系統，可拍出美照。
Practical Phrases
1. take the stage 登場，上場
The young actor is about to take the stage for his first performance in the lead role.
這位年輕演員即將登上舞臺，首次飾演主角。
2. play a key role in. . . 在……扮演關鍵角色
Teachers play a key role in shaping the future of their students.
教師在塑造學生未來的這方面扮演著關鍵角色。
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