Dec 12, 2007 08:27
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English term
China
tricked-out
English to Chinese
Tech/Engineering
IT (Information Technology)
online storage services
It’s still shrouded in secrecy, but Google’s free storage service is headed for the Web next year. Still, if the so-called Gdrive becomes as rapidly popular as the company’s e-mail service has in the past three years, what happens to your secrets? The prospect of a massive, speedy and {tricked-out} online hard drive already has privacy experts and illegal downloaders alike worried—especially if all that data is in the hands of a third-party giant and its cash cow to compete with Apple and Microsoft.
Proposed translations
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| 4 +3 | 豪华的/完美的 |
CHEN-Ling
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| 3 +1 | 新式的 |
William He
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| 4 | 『刻意裝飾/包裝的』 |
Philip Tang
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豪华的/完美的
There are 29 definitions on http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=tricked out&d... Generally, it is used to describe something conserning vehicles.
1.tricked out
Derived from the language of pimps and hoes; refers to the ho' gettin' dressed up for the trick. Now it simply means "having all the accessories" or simply being really prettied up. Usually used with a sense of admiration. May refer to people or inanimate objects.
Derived from the language of pimps and hoes; refers to the ho' being worn out from doing too many tricks.
Meaning 1: "That '57 Chevy sure is tricked out!"
Meaning 2: "I ain't goin' to no bar. I'm all tricked out; I stayed up all last night freakin' with Darlene!".
10. tricked out
Usually refers to something having aftermarket modifications. Can be anything from a car to a computer.
Dude, his 240sx is totally tricked out! He's god a mad exhaust, nice rims, and a sweet sound setup!
14. tricked out
To customize something to the extent where it's visually pleasing to the eyes.Is most often used when referring to cars but can be used in other ways.
ohnny just put some new spinners & tinted windows on his car! It's tricked out!
19. tricked out
To the extreme high of quality. The absolute best and coolest. See also pimped out.
My ride just got tricked out.-Annoying kid down the street
我觉得这里第19种解释比较符合文意。国内有些软件 “tricked-out Edition”被译作“豪华版/完美版”。
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extreme high of quality；absolute best and coolest——根据这个解释，不妨用“极酷”“酷毙”的，但和massive和speedy相较，带有太强的感情色彩。“超好的”、“超强的”、“超酷的”怎样？
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我又想到了一个：超炫的。好像网上用的很多。
1.tricked out
Derived from the language of pimps and hoes; refers to the ho' gettin' dressed up for the trick. Now it simply means "having all the accessories" or simply being really prettied up. Usually used with a sense of admiration. May refer to people or inanimate objects.
Derived from the language of pimps and hoes; refers to the ho' being worn out from doing too many tricks.
Meaning 1: "That '57 Chevy sure is tricked out!"
Meaning 2: "I ain't goin' to no bar. I'm all tricked out; I stayed up all last night freakin' with Darlene!".
10. tricked out
Usually refers to something having aftermarket modifications. Can be anything from a car to a computer.
Dude, his 240sx is totally tricked out! He's god a mad exhaust, nice rims, and a sweet sound setup!
14. tricked out
To customize something to the extent where it's visually pleasing to the eyes.Is most often used when referring to cars but can be used in other ways.
ohnny just put some new spinners & tinted windows on his car! It's tricked out!
19. tricked out
To the extreme high of quality. The absolute best and coolest. See also pimped out.
My ride just got tricked out.-Annoying kid down the street
我觉得这里第19种解释比较符合文意。国内有些软件 “tricked-out Edition”被译作“豪华版/完美版”。
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-12-12 10:40:23 GMT)
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&q=tricked-out...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-12-12 11:01:39 GMT)
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extreme high of quality；absolute best and coolest——根据这个解释，不妨用“极酷”“酷毙”的，但和massive和speedy相较，带有太强的感情色彩。“超好的”、“超强的”、“超酷的”怎样？
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-12-12 11:04:40 GMT)
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我又想到了一个：超炫的。好像网上用的很多。
Note from asker:
| 谢谢！字面意思确实如此。但用“豪华的/完美的”来修饰online hard drive 总觉得有点怪怪的。会不会是“功能强的”之意呢？ |
Peer comment(s):
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orientalhorizon
: 最后的解释感觉不错，基本意思就是很有吸引力、诱惑力。
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thank you, orientalhorizon!
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Haiyang Ai (X)
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thank you, Haiyang Ai!
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Joy-KC
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thank you, Joy-KC!
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William He
China
China
Native in Chinese
Specializes in field
China
18 Years! IT, Business and Technical!
Native in: Chinese (Variants: Traditional, Simplified) 
Works in: English, English to Chinese, Chinese to English
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Philip Tang
China
China
Native in English
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Chinese
Works in field
China
Seasoned US hi-tech/management executive
Native in: English 
, Chinese
Works in: Chinese, Chinese to English, English to Chinese
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『刻意裝飾/包裝的』
From WordWeb Online:
Adjective: tricked-out
Decorated in a particular way;
example - "tricked-out cupboards looking like Georgian cabinets"
See also: adorned, decorated
Adorned =
1. embellish: to add decoration or ornamentation to something
2. enhance: to add to the beauty or glory of something or somebody
Decorated =
1. vt make something attractive: to make something more attractive by adding nonfunctional elements to it
All suggesting a sense of - "overly decorated"
Therefore "Tricked-out" = 『刻意裝飾/包裝的』
Adjective: tricked-out
Decorated in a particular way;
example - "tricked-out cupboards looking like Georgian cabinets"
See also: adorned, decorated
Adorned =
1. embellish: to add decoration or ornamentation to something
2. enhance: to add to the beauty or glory of something or somebody
Decorated =
1. vt make something attractive: to make something more attractive by adding nonfunctional elements to it
All suggesting a sense of - "overly decorated"
Therefore "Tricked-out" = 『刻意裝飾/包裝的』
Reference:
Discussion
tricked-out
decorated in a particular way; "tricked-out cupboards looking like Georgian cabinets"
a massive, speedy and tricked-out online hard drive处理成：容量大、速度快、功能强的在线硬盘，不知是否合适？