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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. 4 p_C+4
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 GR,2^]<{
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 Da^q
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 ~f QrH%@
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 v|?@k^Ms
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 0Q3U\cDr
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参考译文: 1nVQYqT_
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。