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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. cg16|
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步骤一:找主干
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步骤二:拆分句子 y~,mIM$[@
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①They predict ②that a complete understanding of the human genetic code would provide untold benefits for humanity, for example, those abilities to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes. `:=af[n
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would provide 是谓语 %9bf^LyD
untold benefits for humanity 是宾语 ccUI\!TD{/
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to diagnose, cure, and eventually prevent many diseases caused by faulty genes 动词不定式短语作定语,修饰 abilities a]JQ
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caused by faulty genes 动词的过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 diseases 33O O%rWi
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步骤三:查生词 dm;C @.ML
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 6p=OM=R
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 2u B
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 /w5~ O:
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 <i<[TPv";
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 @<^_ _."
This machine is guaranteed for a year against faulty workmanship. f( %r)%
这种机器如有工艺缺陷可保修一年。 >q+q];=(
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参考译文: -W6r.E$mC
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。