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步骤三:查生词 GBOmVQ $Hb
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 vrO$8* sy
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 *SG2k .$
genetic abnormalities 基因异常 3 &Zx*:
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 >(4S `}K
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 dC|#l?P
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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。