The ideal companion machine would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in an agreeable manner.

理想的伴侣机器不仅要有良好的外观、触感和声音，而且还要经过编程，使其行为举止令人愉悦。

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The ideal companion machine—the computer—would not only look, feel, and sound friendly but would also be programmed to behave in a pleasant manner.

理想的伴侣机器——电脑——不仅外观、感觉和声音友好，而且还会被编程以令人愉快的方式行事。

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