Maximize Your Google Search Skills: 10 Surprising Tricks
最大限度地提高您的谷歌搜索技能：10 个令人惊讶的技巧
Unleashing the power of Google's magic
释放谷歌的魔力
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I remember feeling confused and disappointed with Google's results when I started utilizing it for research papers and assignments.
我还记得，当我开始用谷歌搜索论文和作业时，我对谷歌的搜索结果感到困惑和失望。
I'd save much time clicking through meaningless links on various web pages before finally finding what I was looking for.
在最终找到我要找的东西之前，我可以省下很多时间点击各种网页上毫无意义的链接。
My search methods have mostly stayed the same over the years, but I have learned a few surprise tricks.
多年来，我的搜索方法基本保持不变，但也学到了一些出其不意的技巧。
New data shows that more than 5 billion people use Google daily to search for information. That’s an incredible sum, and it’s only going to increase.
最新数据显示，每天有超过 50 亿人使用谷歌搜索信息。这是一个令人难以置信的数字，而且只会越来越多。
Given the sheer volume of information, it's no surprise that many of us need help zeroing in on specific pieces of data.
鉴于信息量巨大，我们中的许多人需要帮助才能找到特定的数据片段，这并不奇怪。
You may obtain the information you need faster and with less effort if you use these 10 tips to optimize your search results.
如果使用以下 10 个优化搜索结果的小窍门，您可以更快、更省力地获得所需的信息。
1. Use Quotation Marks to Find Exact Phrases.
1.使用引号查找精确短语。
To locate specific phrases, a quotation mark system is used.
为查找特定短语，使用了引号系统。
When using Google, one of the most common sources of annoyance is receiving search results irrelevant to one's original query. If this happens again, try enclosing the phrase in quotation marks.
在使用谷歌时，最常见的烦恼之一就是收到与原始查询无关的搜索结果。如果再次发生这种情况，请尝试用引号将短语括起来。
By clicking this, you'll instruct Google to look only for the precise phrase you entered.
点击后，您将指示 Google 只查找您输入的精确短语。
If you type "healthy eating" in quote marks, only results with those exact words in that sequence will be returned. This will filter out any results not specifically regarding food or health and narrow your search results.
如果您用引号输入 "健康饮食"，则只会返回该序列中包含这些确切单词的结果。这将过滤掉所有与食品或健康无关的结果，缩小搜索范围。
2. Use the Asterisk as a Wildcard.
2.使用星号作为通配符。
Using the asterisk (*) as a wildcard is another time-saving technique. When you use this feature, Google will substitute any appropriate term for the blank.
使用星号 (*) 作为通配符是另一种省时技巧。使用该功能时，Google 会用任何合适的词语替代空白词语。
If you're trying to find the title of a song but can't quite get it in your head, you can utilize the asterisk to help you out.
如果您想找到一首歌的歌名，但又想不起来，可以使用星号来帮助您。
To find “John Mellencamp — Small Town,” which starts with “I’m just a small town…” if you only recall the first few words of the song, you can search for “I’m just a small town *” on Google.
如果您只记得歌曲的前几个词，可以在 Google 上搜索 "I'm just a small town *"，找到以 "I'm just a small town...... "开头的 "John Mellencamp - Small Town"。
3. Use the Minus Sign to Exclude Words.
3.使用减号排除词语。
There are instances when you run a search and get back a bunch of results that you didn't even ask for.
有时，当你进行搜索时，会得到一堆你根本没有要求的结果。
Putting a negative sign (-) before a word in a search query filters out only those hits.
在搜索查询中的单词前加上负号 (-)，只能过滤出这些搜索结果。
You can search for "dogs -food" to get rid of results related to dog food from your search for dog information. This will filter out any results that include "food," leaving you with only dog-related material.
您可以搜索 "dogs -food（狗-食物）"，以便在搜索狗狗信息时剔除与狗食物有关的结果。这将过滤掉任何包含 "食物 "的结果，只留下与狗有关的资料。
4. Use the Site: Command to Search Within a Specific Site
4.使用网站：命令在特定网站内搜索
Use the "site:" command to search for content within a given website. If you do this, your search will be restricted to only return results from that specific website.
使用 "site: "命令搜索指定网站的内容。这样，您的搜索将仅限于返回来自该特定网站的结果。
Using the query “site:amazon.com [product name]” will restrict your search results to those pages hosted by Amazon that are relevant to your inquiry.
使用查询 "site:amazon.com [产品名称]"将使搜索结果仅限于亚马逊托管的与您的查询相关的页面。
5. Use the Define: Command to Look Up Definitions.
5.使用定义命令来查找定义。
Google has a dictionary function if you ever need to look up the meaning of a word. Just type "define:[word]" into Google's search bar, and you'll immediately be presented with the meaning of that word and any other relevant results.
如果您需要查询某个单词的含义，谷歌有一个词典功能。只需在 Google 的搜索栏中输入 "define:[word]"，就会立即显示出该单词的含义以及其他相关结果。
If you’re unsure what “ubiquitous” means, type “define: ubiquitous” into Google to find out.
如果您不确定 "无处不在 "的含义，请在谷歌中输入 "define: ubiquitous"（定义：无处不在）来查找答案。
6. Use the Related: Command to Find Related Sites.
6.使用相关：命令查找相关网站。
To access other resources that pertain to your research topic, type "related:" into your browser's address bar.
要访问与研究主题相关的其他资源，请在浏览器地址栏中输入 "related:"。
Similar sites to the one you've looked for will be displayed.
将显示与您搜索的网站相似的网站。
By entering a search query like "related:[author's name]," Google will return a list of writers and their works related to the one you entered.
输入 "related:[作者姓名]"这样的搜索查询，Google 就会返回与您输入的查询相关的作家及其作品列表。
7. Use the Intext: Command to Find Specific Words Within a Page.
7.使用 Intext：命令查找页面中的特定词语。
Use the "intext:" command to find instances of a particular phrase or word within a page. This way, you can look for the keyword within the website's content.
使用 "intext: "命令查找页面中特定短语或单词的实例。这样，您就可以在网站内容中查找关键词。
Type “intext: chicken intext: broccoli recipe” into Google, and it will return results for recipes that involve both chicken and broccoli.
在谷歌中输入 "intext: chicken intext: broccoli recipe"，就会返回同时包含鸡肉和西兰花的食谱结果。
8. Use the Filetype: Command to Find Specific Types of Files.
8.使用 Filetype：命令查找特定类型的文件。
Use the "filetype:" command to narrow your search to specific files, such as PDFs or PPTs. Doing so can refine your search to include only those particular document types.
使用 "filetype:（文件类型）"命令将搜索范围缩小到特定文件，如 PDF 或 PPT。这样做可以缩小搜索范围，只包括那些特定的文件类型。
To narrow your search to PDFs, enter a phrase like "climate change filetype: pdf" into Google.
要将搜索范围缩小到 PDF，请在 Google 中输入 "气候变化 文件类型：pdf "这样的短语。
This will provide results that are specific to the topic of climate change.
这将提供专门针对气候变化主题的结果。
9. Use Google Scholar for Academic Research.
9.使用 Google Scholar 进行学术研究。
Utilize Google Scholar to locate academic materials or publications if you're a student or researcher.
如果您是学生或研究人员，请使用 Google Scholar 查找学术资料或出版物。
Access scholarly publications, theses, and dissertations with this search engine made especially for academic research.
通过这个专为学术研究设计的搜索引擎，访问学术出版物、论文和学位论文。
Enter “scholar.google.com” into your browser’s address bar to visit Google Scholar.
在浏览器地址栏中输入 "scholar.google.com"，即可访问谷歌学术。
10. Use Google Alerts to Stay Up-to-Date on Topics.
10.使用 Google Alerts 随时了解最新话题。
Google Alerts is an excellent tool for keeping up with news in a specific area. '
Google Alerts 是了解特定领域新闻的绝佳工具。'
If you sign up for this free service and create alerts for particular phrases or themes, you'll be notified through email whenever relevant content is published online.
如果您注册了这项免费服务，并创建了特定短语或主题的警报，那么只要有相关内容在网上发布，您就会收到电子邮件通知。
Navigate to "google.com/alerts" and follow the on-screen instructions to create your Google Alert.
导航至 "google.com/alerts"，然后按照屏幕上的说明创建 Google Alert。
There are several debates over Google's legitimacy despite the company's prominence. For various reasons, Google has been the target of much criticism and attention.
尽管谷歌公司声名显赫，但对其合法性仍存在一些争议。由于种种原因，谷歌一直是备受批评和关注的对象。
While these 10 tricks can undoubtedly improve your search experience, it’s also essential to be aware of the more significant issues and continue to think critically about the information we consume online.
毫无疑问，这 10 个技巧可以改善您的搜索体验，但我们也必须意识到更重要的问题，并继续以批判性的思维看待我们在网上消费的信息。
