四级Before the internet, renting a surfboard, a power tool or a parking space from someone else was feasible, but was usually more trouble than it was worth

在互联网出现之前，从其他人那里租用冲浪板、电动工具或停车位是可行的，但通常麻烦比它的价值还多

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四级Before the internet, renting a surfboard , a power tool or a parking space from someone else was feasible，but was usually more trouble than it was worth Now websites such as Airbnb，RelayRides and SnapGoods match up owners and renters ; smartphones with GPS let people see where the nearest rentable car is parked ; social networks provide a way to check up on people mad build trust；and online payment systems handle the billing.

在互联网出现之前，从别人那里租冲浪板、电动工具或停车位是可行的，但通常比实际情况更麻烦。现在，Airbnb、RelayRides和SnapGoods等网站将业主和租客配对；带GPS的智能手机可以让人们看到最近的可出租汽车停在哪里；社交网络提供了一种检查人们疯狂建立信任的方式并且在线支付系统处理计费。

2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第1套)

四级Before the internet, renting a surfboard, a power tool or a parking space from someone else was feasible, but was usually more trouble than it was worth.

在互联网出现之前，从别人那里租一个冲浪板、电动工具或停车位是可行的，但通常会带来更多的麻烦。

2013年12月大学英语四级考试真题（第2套）