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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. Vd%%lv{v
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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 %$Smei
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1. genetic [dʒəˈnetɪk] adj. 基因的;遗传学的 KHO@"+
genetic and environmental factors 遗传和环境因素 R`HC
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genetic abnormalities 基因异常 QKB*N)%6
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2. untold [ˌʌnˈtəʊld] adj. 不计其数的;难以估量的 wJAJ
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3. faulty [ˈfɔːlti] adj. 有缺陷的 ,wYA_1$$H
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参考译文: jY1^I26E
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。