Immersive Translate Extension

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Quick Integration

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Step 1: Install Extension

• Chrome/Edge: Chrome Web Store
• Firefox: Firefox Add-ons
• Safari: Safari Extensions

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Step 2: Configure Laozhang API

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Recommended Model Selection

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Core Features

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1. Bilingual Comparison Translation

• Paragraph-by-paragraph correspondence: Clear and intuitive
• Hover highlighting: Highlight corresponding paragraphs
• Quick positioning: Quickly find target content

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2. Hover Translation

• No need to copy and paste
• Instant results
• Supports multiple languages

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3. Input Box Translation

• Real-time translation feedback
• Supports multiple platforms
• Quick bilingual switching

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4. PDF Translation

• Maintain original layout
• Support bilingual comparison
• Export translated files

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5. Subtitle Translation

• Support YouTube, Netflix, etc.
• Real-time subtitle translation
• Bilingual subtitle display

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Usage Scenarios

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Scenario 1: Reading Technical Documentation

1. Open the page you need to read
2. Click the Immersive Translate icon
3. Automatically translate to bilingual display
4. Hover over important paragraphs for further reading

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Scenario 2: Academic Research

1. Open the paper page
2. Enable translation feature
3. Bilingual comparison reading
4. Accurately understand terminology
5. Take notes and cite

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Scenario 3: News Browsing

1. Visit foreign news websites
2. Automatically trigger translation
3. Quickly browse headlines
4. In-depth reading of interesting content

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Scenario 4: Video Learning

1. Open YouTube/Coursera videos
2. Enable subtitle translation
3. Real-time bilingual subtitle display
4. Better understand content

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Advanced Configuration

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Custom Prompts

You are a professional translator proficient in English and Chinese.

Task: Translate the following text to Chinese
Requirements:
1. Accurate and fluent translation
2. Maintain professional terminology accuracy
3. Keep paragraph structure unchanged
4. Ensure text is natural and fluent

Text to translate:
{text}

Please provide only the translation, without explanations.

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Translation Style Settings

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Domain-specific Configuration

{
  "tech": {
    "model": "gpt-4-turbo",
    "temperature": 0.2,
    "systemPrompt": "You are a technical document translator, proficient in various programming languages and technical terms."
  },
  "medical": {
    "model": "gpt-4-turbo",
    "temperature": 0.1,
    "systemPrompt": "You are a medical document translator, proficient in medical terminology and professional expressions."
  },
  "legal": {
    "model": "claude-sonnet-4",
    "temperature": 0.1,
    "systemPrompt": "You are a legal document translator, proficient in legal terminology and formal expressions."
  }
}

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Feature Tips

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Shortcut Keys

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Smart Recognition

• Page Language: Auto-detect source language
• Content Type: Auto-adjust translation strategy
• User Preferences: Learn your habits

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Cache Mechanism

• Translation Cache: Repeat content no re-translation
• Terminology Cache: Consistent professional terms
• Speed Optimization: Faster page loading

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Troubleshooting

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Connection Issues

1. Check if custom API URL is correct: https://api.laozhang.ai/v1/chat/completions
2. Verify API Key validity
3. Check network connection
4. Confirm firewall/proxy settings

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Translation Quality Poor

1. Switch to a more advanced model (e.g., from GPT-3.5 to GPT-4)
2. Adjust translation style (decrease temperature)
3. Optimize prompt template
4. Check if source language is correctly identified

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Slow Translation Speed

1. Switch to a faster model (e.g., gpt-3.5-turbo)
2. Enable cache feature
3. Check network speed
4. Reduce max_tokens setting

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Some Content Not Translated

1. Check if excluded translation selectors are set
2. Refresh page and retry
3. Manually trigger translation
4. Check page structure if special

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Best Practices

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1. Choose Models Wisely

Daily browsing → gpt-3.5-turbo
    ↓
Important articles → gpt-4-turbo
    ↓
Professional papers → claude-sonnet-4

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2. Manage Translation Rules

• Never translate: Set domain names or page selectors not to translate
• Always translate: Set auto-translation domain names
• Translation style: Set default style for different websites

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3. Optimize Reading Experience

1. Enable bilingual comparison → Easy to verify accuracy
2. Use hover translation → Quick understanding of terms
3. Enable cache → Improve speed
4. Customize shortcuts → More efficient

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4. Cost Control

• Use gpt-3.5-turbo for daily browsing
• Use advanced models only for important content
• Enable cache to reduce repeat translations
• Set daily usage limit

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Plugin Configuration Examples

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Daily Browsing Configuration

{
  "model": "gpt-3.5-turbo",
  "temperature": 0.3,
  "maxTokens": 1000,
  "cacheEnabled": true,
  "autoTranslate": false
}

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Professional Reading Configuration

{
  "model": "gpt-4-turbo",
  "temperature": 0.2,
  "maxTokens": 2000,
  "cacheEnabled": true,
  "autoTranslate": true,
  "bilingualMode": true
}

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Cost-optimized Configuration

{
  "model": "gpt-3.5-turbo",
  "temperature": 0.3,
  "maxTokens": 800,
  "cacheEnabled": true,
  "autoTranslate": false,
  "onlyTranslateSelection": true
}

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Cost Optimization Strategy

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Usage Strategy

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Saving Tips

1. Enable Cache: Avoid repeat translations
2. Selective Translation: Translate only what you need
3. Batch Processing: Translate multiple paragraphs at once
4. Model Switching: Use appropriate models for different content
5. Limit Token Count: Set reasonable max_tokens

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Further Learning

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Official Resources

• Immersive Translate Official Documentation
• Immersive Translate GitHub
• Immersive Translate Community

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Learning Resources

• Quick Start Tutorial
• Advanced Configuration Guide
• FAQ

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Community Support

• GitHub Issues
• User Forum
• Twitter