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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. ?|YQtY
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步骤二:拆分句子 T5+b{qA
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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. r26Wysi~%
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those abilities to diagnose ... faulty genes 为前文untold benefits for humanity 的同位语 "//
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caused by faulty genes 动词的过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 diseases >@iV!!
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步骤三:查生词 I]1fH
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 ]h@:Y]
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 0[Aa2H*
genetic abnormalities 基因异常 S
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 j]^]p;An
An Olympic gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete. U5=J;[w}N
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 d?.x./1[qi
This machine is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. B;Vl+}R
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参考译文: d-aF-
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。