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步骤二:拆分句子 :\mdVS!o
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步骤三:查生词 4E$6&,\
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 {ZUgyGE{
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 9 KU3)%U
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 1:Raa 5
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 fTI~wF8!
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参考译文: BK foeN)%
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。