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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. N9`y,Cos0
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步骤一:找主干 Up_>y>x
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这是一个宾语从句,主干为:They predict that ... 他们预测说...... 0Ei\VVK>
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步骤二:拆分句子 -OHvK0~
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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. 9m<wcZ
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① They predict ... They 是整个句子的主语,predict 是谓语 ~5-~q0Ge
② that 直至句末是一个由 that ...引导的宾语从句,在该从句中: $xKg }cO
a complete understanding of the human genetic code 是主语 trID#DT~
would provide 是谓语 P58\+9d_
untold benefits for humanity 是宾语 =g{_^^n
for example 是插入语 :6\-9m8JM
those abilities to diagnose ... faulty genes 为前文untold benefits for humanity 的同位语 &.|;yt%v
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 Y2RxD\!Z
caused by faulty genes 动词的过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 diseases -~QlHp&SY
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步骤三:查生词 |U;w !0
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 &-EyM*:u!
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 17MN8SfQ
genetic abnormalities 基因异常 X m_Ub>N5
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 0lvb{Zd
An Olympic gold medal can lead to untold riches for an athlete. mI_ 6f~
一枚奥运金牌能给运动员带来无尽的财富。 DYy@t^sC
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 ":(Cpf0
This machine is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. QjW~6Z.tI
这种机器如有工艺缺陷可保修一年。 }RC.Q`b
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参考译文: ynOc~TN
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。