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They predict that a complete understanding of the human genetic code would provide untold benefits for humanity,for example,those abilities to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes. cUK9EOPe
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步骤一:找主干 Y=tx
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步骤二:拆分句子 /G& %T
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①They predict ②that a complete understanding of the human genetic code would provide untold benefits for humanity, for example, those abilities to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes. k-XE|v
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② that 直至句末是一个由 that ...引导的宾语从句,在该从句中: z-;2)RkV2
a complete understanding of the human genetic code 是主语 D0HLU
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those abilities to diagnose ... faulty genes 为前文untold benefits for humanity 的同位语 |)W
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to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes 动词不定式短语作定语,修饰 abilities NvU~? WN
caused by faulty genes 动词的过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 diseases R0_O/o+{
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步骤三:查生词 +8~C&K
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 f%JC;Y
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 8dYPn+`
genetic abnormalities 基因异常
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 Od5I:p]N
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一枚奥运金牌能给运动员带来无尽的财富。 @Wb_Sz4`
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 3HI-G.]hC
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参考译文: xJSK"
他们预计,对人体基因编码的全面认识将给人类带来无法估量的好处,例如,使人类能够诊断、治疗并最终预防由基因缺陷造成的很多疾病。