8.GPS tracking devices

　　GPS追踪设备

　　GPS tracking is the newest thing in child safety. Since they’re not asexpensive anymore, they are used by many parents. They want to be sure weretheir child is and that it is safe at all times. Simply fasten the smalltracker on your child’s jacket or backpack, and whenever you want to you cantune in and check that your child is not skipping school, or something moresinister is happening.

　　GPS追踪设备是最近才被用在保证孩子安全方面的。因为它们的价格越来越划算，所以很多家长开始使用。家长们希望通过这个装置来获取孩子的位置、确保孩子时时刻刻的安全。使用时，只需要把这个小追踪器固定在孩子的外套或背包上即可，无论什么时候只要你想，你都可以查看孩子是否逃课，是否发生了什么不好的事情等。

　　9.home surveillance equipment

　　家庭监控设备

　　With today’s technical advances, home surveillance is not only formansions anymore. Cameras have become much cheaper, and installation is notdifficult. Even us people with “normal”homes can afford a high securitystandard.

　　随着科技的发展，监控设备不再只是高楼大厦或有钱人的专属物了。如今，监控摄像头的价格不贵，安装简单。即使是我们普通家庭也能装得起监控设备来保障家中安全了。

　　This is a great way of knowing everything that’s going on in andaround your home, whether anything sinister is going on or not. And criminalsare sure to be intimidated by visible cameras!

　　装上监控，能让我们清楚地了解发生在我们家里及周围的所有事情，不管是好事还是坏事。而那些犯罪分子无疑也会因监控而受到一定的威慑。

　　10.video intercom system

　　可视对讲系统

　　Do you live alone or you simply don’t want you or your children toopen the door to anyone unknown? Then a video intercom system is for you.You’ll be able to identify anyone who rings at your door at a glance!

　　你是独居吗?你希望你的孩子不要随便给陌生人开门吗?如果是，那么可视对讲系统非常适合你。通过这个装置，你只需看一眼就知道是谁在你家门外敲门。

　　There are so many scammers and burglars around who trick people byringing at their door and trying to get them to open their homes. This canhappen to everyone, so a video intercom system will put one more layer ofsecurity between you and the scammers.

　　很多骗子或盗窃犯都会通过敲门这种方式骗人开门。这种事可能发生在任何一个家庭，所以可视对讲系统相当于在你和骗子之间又加了一层安全保障。

　　11.child locator

　　儿童定位器

　　Child locators are the newest trend to keep track of your kids, mostof all in crowded places. Have you ever been on vacation in Disneyland andtried to keep track of one of more excited little ones.

　　儿童定位器是追踪孩子位置的最新方式，尤其是在人群拥挤的地方。如果你带孩子去过迪士尼乐园，那你肯定遇到过孩子兴奋地在人群中跑、而你跟在后面拼命追的情况。

　　This little gadget has two parts-one that you fasten for example toyour kid’s shoe, and another one you keep. When you activate yours, the oneyour child is wearing will produce a sound that you’re able to hear even atsome distance.

　　儿童定位器有两个部分，一个部分是固定在孩子身上比如鞋子上，而另一个部分由你保留。你的操作会使固定在孩子身上的部分发出响声，即使距离较远，你也能够听到这种响声。

　　12.magnetic door alarm

　　磁门报警器

　　Magnetic door alarms can be ideal for someone who doesn’t want toinstall an entire alarm system, or for someone who wants to go the extra mile.

　　磁门报警器适合那些不想装整套报警器的人，或者是那些想让家中更安全的人。

　　They are extremely easy to install, one half on the door jamb and theother half on the door itself. When it’s activated and someone opens the door,it produces a sound that is so loud that you want to crawl under the nexttable. It’s guaranteed to deter anyone from coming in who’s not supposed to!

　　磁门报警器的安装非常简单，一半装在门框上，另一半装在门上。如果有人打开门，它就会被触动并发出巨大的提醒声音。这能有效防止闲杂人等进入你家。

　　13.baby monitor with wireless night vision camera

　　配有无线夜视摄像机的宝宝监视器

　　All parents are used to the kind of nagging worry you feel when youand your baby aren’t in the same place. Of course there are baby monitors totell you when your little one is crying and needs your attention. This new kindof monitor lets you see your baby as well, even with the lights off. You canmake sure that everything is as it should be, or simply watch it sleep.

　　许多家长在看不到宝宝的时候都会倍感焦虑和折磨。而宝宝监视器这种装置可以让你看到宝宝什么时候哭了、什么时候需要你的注意了等等。而这种配有无线夜视摄像机的宝宝监视器能让你在无光的情况下依然看到宝宝的所有情况。通过它，你可以确保孩子情况是否一切OK，或是只是简单地看着孩子睡觉的样子。

　　14.tasers

　　电击棒

　　Tasers can save your life. They will incapacitate any assailantwithout actually harming them in the long run. You and your family will feelsafe and secure even if you’re out after dark.

　　电击棒也能够救命。它可以帮助你暂时阻止袭击者而不会对其造成永久性伤害。带着电击棍，即使出门在外走夜路也会感到很安全。

　　In most states, you’re able to carry a taser without needingpermission. They can be a great alternative if you don’t want to have firearmsin the house.

　　在许多州，无需得到允许就可以携带电击棒。如果你不想在家中放枪支等武器，那电击棒是很好的防身选择。

　　15.parental controls

　　父母控制服务

　　Parental controls seem like such an easy thing. Parents use it most ofthe time so that their child won’t stumble upon inappropriate content on thenet,or to limit their computer time.

　　父母控制服务看起来非常简单。通过它，父母们可以将网上不适合孩子浏览的内容排除在外，还可以限制孩子的上网时间。

　　What many don’t think about is that through blocking these sites andforums, you can also protect your children from internet predators who pose aschildren and try to lure your child in.

　　除此之外，父母控制服务还能通过封锁网站和论坛，防止网络骗子假装成儿童欺骗孩子。

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