短语讲解：

1. He created a computer “motherboard” that did not need to be put together by the person who bought it.

put together 组成整体; 综; 缀合
例句：The three entries when put together come to two hundred yuan. 
三笔帐归并起来，一共二百元。 

2. The auction house that sold the computer believed it would sell for one- third to one-half of what the museum paid for it.

pay for 赔偿; 为…付钱; 因…受罚[痛苦]; 替某人付款
例句：I' ll give you double pay for working overtime. 
你加班我付你双倍工钱。 

3.  In a statement, she compared the Apple-1 to the Model T car.

compare to 把…比作， 喻为; 与…相比
例句：They have nothing to compare to.
没有东西让他们来比较。

4. Someday in the future we’re looking forward to having Mr. Wozniak coming back and visit the Apple 1.

look forward to 期望，盼望; 瞩望
例句：I look forward to a lively discussion.
我期待着一场热烈的讨论。