如今，上網(wǎng)不再是年輕人的“專利”，它已成為越來越多銀發(fā)一族獲取信息、對外聯(lián)系溝通、保持年輕態(tài)的重要工具。

Seniors learn how to use social networking applications on their smartphones at a class organized by social workers in the Huayuanzhabeili neighborhood in Beijing on March 30. Wang Zhuangfei / China Daily

Silver surfer refers to the population of individuals over the age of 50 who utilize the internet on a consistent basis.
“銀發(fā)上網(wǎng)族”指的是經(jīng)常上網(wǎng)的50歲以上的網(wǎng)絡(luò)使用者。

The number of older users has increased dramatically over the past several years due to their being more accustomed to the technology.
由于老年人越來越習(xí)慣于使用網(wǎng)絡(luò)科技，“銀發(fā)上網(wǎng)族”近年來人數(shù)大幅攀升。

Research shows that the silver surfers are spending a majority of their time using search engines and online shopping sites.
研究顯示，“銀發(fā)上網(wǎng)族”會花費大量的時間使用搜索引擎和逛網(wǎng)店。

Other sources indicate that this growing trend among the older population is due to the increase in use of social networking sites to stay in touch with family members or close friends that live far away.
還有消息稱，“銀發(fā)上網(wǎng)族”愈發(fā)流行是因為人們越來越多地使用社交網(wǎng)站來與居住距離較遠(yuǎn)的家人和密友保持聯(lián)系。

（中國日報網(wǎng)英語點津 yaning）