Lucas and Michael are discussing 3D printing.

卢卡斯和迈克尔正在谈论3D打印。

• L:Hi, Michael. I know that there are increasing calls for lawmakers to reconsider copyright laws, because it's easy to get a 3D printer and print.
• 卢卡斯：嗨，迈克尔！我听说越来越多的人要求立法者修订版权法，因为现在弄到一台3D打印机来打印东西太容易了。
• M:That may suppress innovation. 3D printing is just in the initial stages of development.
• 迈克尔：那可能会阻碍创新。3D打印目前还处于萌芽阶段。
• L:It is maturing though. 3D printers have spread from labs to industrial workshops. And they are getting cheaper and cheaper. For example, there are less costly ones that make parts for electrical devices.
• 卢卡斯：但它正趋于成熟。3D打印机已经从实验室走向了工厂，它们也越来越便宜。比如有些不那么贵的3D打印机可以打印电器零件。
• M:But not everyone is able to get a 3D printer. And a 3D printer cannot print everything you want.
• 迈克尔：但并不是每个人都可能买到3D打印机。3D打印机也不是能打出你想要的任何东西。
• L:Right. And I believe that people should be careful when using 3D printers. If what you want to print is covered by copyright, you will be infringing on someone's copyright.
• 卢卡斯：好吧。我仍然认为，人们在使用3D打印机的时候应该谨慎。如果打印了受版权保护的东西，那就侵犯了别人的权利。
• M:But 3D companies may be concerned about more restrictive laws, for these laws could restrict the rights of citizens.
• 迈克尔：但是3D公司可能会担心更严格的法律会限制它们的权利。
• L:So these 3D companies are considering how they'll deploy 3D printed products next year.
• 卢卡斯：所以这些公司都在思考明年它们将怎样利用3D打印产品。
• M:There would be a win-win situation if the owners of 3D printers and copyright owners reach an agreement, I think.
• 迈克尔：我觉得，只有3D打印机的所有人和版权所有人达成共识，才能产生双赢的局面。
• L:If new laws are enforced one day, I hope they won't punish people printing something for their personal use.
• 卢卡斯：如果新法律在某一天施行了，我希望不要处罚那些出于个人目的而使用3D打印的人。
• M:Me too. It's always interesting talking with you. The bell is ringing. I must be off now. Bye!
• 迈克尔：我也这样认为。和你聊天总是很开心。上课铃响了，我必须去上课了。再见！
• L:Bye!
• 卢卡斯：再见！