谷歌(Google)是为互联网提供动力的搜索工具(search tool)，或者至少是其中很大一部分。但多年来，它已不仅仅是一种搜索工具(search tool)。Google现在充满了您可以每天使用的免费功能。
一旦您开始使用我们的最佳 Google 搜索功能(best Google search features)列表，您很快就会意识到Google的范围几乎是无穷无尽的。我们挑选了一些最好的功能，但谷歌(Google)不断添加更多类似的功能，但从未真正宣布过。
无论哪种方式，这些谷歌搜索(Google search)功能无疑会给你的生活增添一些便利，或者至少给你带来一点乐趣。
检查天气(Check The Weather)
只需在 Google 搜索中输入天气，(Google search)您(weather )将获得一份关于您当前位置的 8 天天气报告(weather report)。您可以看到预期的温度、降水、天气模式、湿度和风。
如果您有旅行计划，您还可以搜索天气位置(weather location )以查找目的地的天气报告(weather report)。例如，“天气洛杉矶”的搜索词将返回洛杉矶天气的结果。
您无法搜索超过 7 天的天气结果，但您可以键入特定月份来查找该月的平均预期天气情况(weather expectancy)。例如，“weather Los Angeles December ”将显示过去几年12 月的平均(December)气温和(temperature and days)降雨天数。
掷骰子(Roll a Dice)
在Google 中输入Roll Dice ，然后按搜索(Google and press search)以获取高级掷骰子(dice roll)工具。您可以使用工具在掷骰中添加尽可能多的骰子，以及 4、6、8、10、12 和 20 面骰子。您还可以直接向您的掷骰子(dice roll)添加一个值，当您按下掷骰子按钮(roll button)时，您会立即看到整体值。
计算算术(Calculate Arithmetic)
谷歌搜索(Google Search)也作为计算器备份。将您的计算直接输入到搜索栏中(search bar)以获得快速确认。在许多浏览器中，结果将直接显示在搜索栏中(search bar)，因此您甚至不需要按搜索。
如果你想要更高级的计算器，在谷歌(Google)搜索计算器(calculator )，就会出现一个功能更多的工具。您可以使用函数，甚至可以使用此计算器创建图表。
转换任何测量单位(Convert any Units of Measurement)
需要知道一英寸有多少厘米？或者磅和公斤的换算呢？或者，也许您想确切地知道一杯水中有多少毫升。只需(Simply)输入您的单位和金额(unit and amount)，然后输入“换算值”。例如，1 cup in ml将返回一个(1 cup in ml)US cup中有多少毫升的结果。
此Google 搜索(Google search)功能适用于用于温度、面积、长度、体积、时间、油耗(fuel consumption)、速度、质量和数字存储的任何单位。
选择颜色并翻译颜色代码(Pick Colors and Translate Color Codes)
无论您是在寻找特定颜色的十六进制代码(hex code)，还是希望能够将十六进制转换为RGB、HMYK、HSV或HSL ，只需在Google中搜索颜色选择器(color picker)，就会出现一个颜色选择器工具。(color picker tool)
您可以单击并拖动选择器以选择颜色，或键入您拥有的任何颜色代码(color code)，所有代码将自动更新以供您复制。
在任何节拍下创建节拍器(Create a Metronome at Any Beat)
Google将允许您以您选择的任何节拍创建节拍器。您所要做的就是在Google上搜索节拍器(metronome)，选择您的每分钟节拍数，然后按播放(press play)。
快速冥想(Quick Meditation)
需要花点时间呼吸和减压？在谷歌(Google)中输入呼吸运动(breathing exercise)并点击搜索。您将进行 1 分钟的呼吸练习。
点击播放(Click play)，屏幕上的提示会告诉你什么时候吸气，什么时候呼气。也许没有冥想应用程序(meditation apps)那么深入，但它足以帮助您快速呼吸。
搜索免版税和知识共享图片(Search Royalty Free and Creative Commons Images)
如果您想查找可以使用和编辑以用于您自己的商业用途的图像，请转到Google 图片(Google Images)并搜索图片。接下来，单击工具(Tools)，然后单击使用权限(Usage Rights)。选择适合您的选项，Google将使用正确的许可证返回相关结果。
玩游戏(Play Games)
您现在可以直接在Google 搜索(Google search)结果中找到要玩的游戏。让这个功能发挥作用的最简单方法是搜索play snake。蛇的搜索游戏将可供您立即玩。
但是，您也可以单击Snake(Snake)下方的下拉箭头来查找其他游戏，例如PAC-MAN、井字游戏(Tic Tac Toe)、纸牌(Solitaire)和扫雷(Minesweeper)。当然，您也可以随时使用Google搜索其他在线游戏。
快速制定服务员小贴士(Quickly Work Out Waiter Tips)
如果您急于为服务员计算小费，请在Google上搜索(Google)小费计算器(tip calculator)，然后会返回一个计算器。您可以输入您的账单总额，然后输入您想给小费的百分比。
如果您想在一组之间分配小费，您还可以添加更多人，计算器会告诉您每人需要的金额。
转换货币和跟踪汇率(Convert Currency and Track Rates)
您可以通过输入当前货币的当前值，然后输入另一种货币来转换任何货币值。(currency value)例如10 USD GBP将返回 10(10 USD GBP)美元(US Dollars)到英镑(Great)的当前转换(Pounds)计算。请注意(Please note)，此信息基于晨星(Morningstar)，并不反映您的银行可能提供的利率。
您还可以查看任意两种货币长达 5 年的历史记录，甚至可以搜索比特币(Bitcoin)等加密货币。
启动计时器(Start a Timer)
搜索开始计时器(start timer )，您将获得可以创建计时器或秒表的Google 搜索功能。(Google search)使用计时器，您可以设置自己的时间，一旦计时器达到零，就会播放声音。
查找您所在地区的日落或日出时间(Find the Time of Sunset or Sunrise in Your Area)
想(Want)知道您所在地区太阳升起或落下的时间吗？只需搜索(Simply search)日落时间(sunset time)或日出时间(sunrise time)。您还可以搜索特定位置。例如，新加坡日落时间会告诉您(sunset time Singapore)新加坡(Singapore)预计的日落时间。
查找喜欢的电影、节目和歌曲(Find Movies, Shows, and Songs Like your Favorites)
想(Want)找到喜欢的电影、电视节目或歌曲吗？(TV show)只需(Simply type) 在Google中输入(Google)songs/shows/movies like batman ，您就会得到相关的结果。用您喜欢的任何歌曲、节目或电影替换蝙蝠侠。(Replace Batman)
查找旅行和距离信息(Find Travel and Distance Information)
想(Want)知道如何从 A 点到 B 点吗？将位置 A输入到位置 B( location A to location B )，Google会告诉您到达那里的最佳方式、到达方式以及需要多长时间。谷歌使用包括公共(Google)交通信息和谷歌地图数据(transport information and Google maps data)在内的多种因素来创建详细的旅行路径(travel path)。
如果您只是出于好奇而使用此Google 搜索功能，试试这个 -(Google search)位置 A 和位置 B 之间的距离(distance between location A and Location B)，Google会告诉您(Google)地球(Earth)两点之间的距离是多少英里或公里。
15 Google Search Features You May Not Know About
Google is the search toоl that powers the internet, or at least a big portion of it. Βut over the years it has become more than just a search tool. Google is now filled with free features that you can make use of every day.
Once you get started with our list of the best Google search features, you’ll soon realize that the scope of Google is almost endless. We’ve picked out some of the best features, but Google is constantly adding more features like this, without really ever announcing it.
Either way, these Google search features are undoubtedly going to add some convenience to your life or at least bring a bit of fun to you.
Check The Weather
Simply type weather into a Google search and you’ll get an 8-day weather report of your current location. You can see the expected temperatures, precipitation, weather patterns, humidity, and wind.
If you have a trip planned, you can also search weather location to find the weather report for your destination. For example, a search term for ‘weather Los Angeles’ will return results for weather in LA.
You cannot search for weather results for more than 7 days, but you can type a specific month to find the average weather expectancy for that month. For example, ‘weather Los Angeles December’ will show you the average temperature and days of rainfall for December in past years.
Roll a Dice
Type Roll Dice into Google and press search to get an advanced dice rolling tool. You are given the tools to add as many dice to your roll as possible, as well as 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 20 sided dice. You can also add a value directly to your dice roll and when you press the roll button you’ll see the overall value immediately.
Calculate Arithmetic
Google Search also backs up as a calculator. Type your calculation directly into the search bar to get a quick confirmation. In many browsers, the results will be shown directly in the search bar so you won’t even need to press search.
If you want a more advanced calculator, search for calculator in Google and a tool with more features will appear. You can use functions and even create graphs with this calculator.
Convert any Units of Measurement
Need to know how many centimeters are in an inch? Or what about the conversion for pounds and kilograms? Or maybe you want to know exactly how many ml is in a cup of water. Simply type your unit and amount, followed by ‘in converted value’. For example, 1 cup in ml will return a result for how many milliliters are in one US cup.
This Google search feature works for any units used for temperature, area, length, volume, time, fuel consumption, speed, mass, and digital storage.
Pick Colors and Translate Color Codes
Whether you’re looking for the hex code for a specific color, or want to be able to convert hex into RGB, HMYK, HSV, or HSL, simply search for color picker in Google and a color picker tool will appear.
You can click and drag on the picker to choose a color, or type any color code you have and all codes will be updated automatically for you to copy.
Create a Metronome at Any Beat
Google will let you create a metronome at any beat you select. All you must do is search Google for metronome, select your beats per minute, and then press play.
Quick Meditation
Need to take a moment to breathe and destress? Type breathing exercise into Google and click search. You’ll be given a 1 minute breathing exercise to follow.
Click play and the on-screen prompts will tell you when to breathe in and when to breathe out. Perhaps not as in-depth as meditation apps, but it’ll be enough to help you take a quick breather.
Search Royalty Free and Creative Commons Images
If you want to find images you can use and edit for your own commercial use, go to Google Images and make a search for an image. Next, click Tools and then click Usage Rights. Select an option that suits you and Google will return relevant results with the right licenses.
Play Games
You can now find games to play directly within Google search results. The easiest way to get this feature to work is to search play snake. An in-search game of snake will be available for you to play immediately.
However, you can also click the drop-down arrow underneath Snake to find other games such as PAC-MAN, Tic Tac Toe, Solitaire, and Minesweeper. Of course, you can always use Google to search for other online games too.
Quickly Work Out Waiter Tips
If you’re in a panic to calculate a tip for your waiter, search tip calculator on Google and a calculator will return. You can enter your bill total and then enter the percentage you’d like to tip.
If you want to split the tip between a group, you can also add more people and the calculator will tell you the amount needed per person.
Convert Currency and Track Rates
You can convert any currency value by typing your current value in your current currency, followed by another currency. For example 10 USD GBP will return a calculation for the current conversion for 10 US Dollars to Great British Pounds. Please note that this information is based on Morningstar and does not reflect the rates your bank may offer.
You can also see history up to 5 years for any two currencies, and even search for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Start a Timer
Search for start timer and you’ll be given a Google search feature that can create a timer or a stopwatch. With the timer, you can set your own time and a sound will play once the timer hits zero.
Find the Time of Sunset or Sunrise in Your Area
Want to find the time that the sun rises or sets in your area? Simply search for sunset time or sunrise time. You can also search for specific locations. For example, sunset time Singapore will tell you the expected time of sunset in Singapore.
Find Movies, Shows, and Songs Like your Favorites
Want to find a movie, TV show, or song like your favorites? Simply type songs/shows/movies like batman into Google and you’ll get relevant results. Replace Batman with whatever song, show, or movie you like.
Find Travel and Distance Information
Want to know how to get from point A to point B? Type location A to location B and Google will tell you the best way to get there, how to get there, and how long it will take. Google uses a variety of factors including public transport information and Google maps data to create a detailed travel path.
If you’re using this Google search feature for mere curiosity, try this – distance between location A and Location B and Google will tell you how many miles or kilometers are between two points of the Earth.
