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步骤三:查生词 "zIFxDR#
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 8EVgoJ.
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 *Z_C4Tj
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 !~Q2|r
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 GWvH[0
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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。