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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 KK`P<^8J
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 >I Aw
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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。