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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. DFd%9*N
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步骤二:拆分句子 D? 8rO"
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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. NZ-\h
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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 Y))u&*RuT0
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步骤三:查生词 -"h;uDz|z
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 "(3BvMA&!9
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 K!'A
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 Z6_N$Z.A
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 rSHpS`\ou
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参考译文: n%k!vJ)]
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。