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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. #;U_ L`q
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步骤一:找主干
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这是一个宾语从句,主干为:They predict that ... 他们预测说...... b/oJ[Vf
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步骤二:拆分句子 .:c^G[CQ^9
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② that 直至句末是一个由 that ...引导的宾语从句,在该从句中: N(Us 9
a complete understanding of the human genetic code 是主语 M)6_Tal
would provide 是谓语 .hlr)gF&)
untold benefits for humanity 是宾语 |UM':Ec
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those abilities to diagnose ... faulty genes 为前文untold benefits for humanity 的同位语 A[v]^pv'
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 MuYr?1<q
caused by faulty genes 动词的过去分词短语作后置定语,修饰 diseases ,JRYG<O_T
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步骤三:查生词 /<s'@!W
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 Zse3e
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 K
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 X1!m]s(I
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 ):jKsP
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一枚奥运金牌能给运动员带来无尽的财富。
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 m!a<\0^
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参考译文: R*/%+
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。