101. Effluent discharges of industrial wastewater and raw sewage into rivers ， lakes and inshore coastal areas have not only adversely affected marine life and aquatic resources ， but have also jeopardized one of the major necessities for sustaining life-Potable Water .
工業(yè)廢水和原污水排放入河流、湖泊和近海岸區(qū)域不僅給海洋生物和水生資源帶來了負(fù)面影響，而且也破壞了維持生命的主要必需品之一——飲用水。
102. It will have a direct bearing on the matter under discussion .
這將和正在討論的問題有直接關(guān)系。
103. Rapid economic growth may lead to an overextension of resources and lead to an eventual catastrophic meltdown .
經(jīng)濟(jì)迅速增長可能導(dǎo)致過度使用資源，并引起終巨大的災(zāi)難。
104. The immediate results of economic growth have created the illusion of unending prosperity . The best approach at this particular time is to perhaps err on the side of caution .
經(jīng)濟(jì)增長的直接結(jié)果是造成了關(guān)于無止境繁榮的幻想。現(xiàn)在這個(gè)特定時(shí)刻好的辦法也許是慎之又慎。
105. The benefits of technology are undeniable . Nonetheless ， the fact that technology often negates the need for human beings in the workplace deserves careful consideration and retraining programs for affected individuals must be introduced .
技術(shù)的好處不容否認(rèn)。然而，技術(shù)經(jīng)常否認(rèn)工作場所需要人類，這一點(diǎn)值得仔細(xì)考慮，而且，為受到影響的個(gè)人推出再培訓(xùn)項(xiàng)目是必需的。
106. The lack of faith in government is the direct result of the prevailing distrust of politicians .
對(duì)政府缺乏信心是普遍存在的對(duì)政府官員的不信任直接造成的。
107. The advantages of harmonious relations far outweigh the disadvantages of confrontation .
和諧關(guān)系的好處遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)大于沖突的壞處。
108. Independence offers many advantages ， the first and foremost of which is self-determination .
獨(dú)立帶來很多好處，首先也是重要的是自決。
109. The contrast between right and wrong is highlighted by the benefits accruing from the former .
由于正確而得到的好處更加強(qiáng)調(diào)了正誤的對(duì)比。
110. The most striking conclusion that can be reached when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the market economy is quite frankly prosperity .
很坦率地說，在權(quán)衡市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的利弊時(shí)能得出的顯著的結(jié)論是繁榮。
111. The ridiculous amount of money some countries spend on military hardware is absurd when considering the number of people starving in many developing countries .
考慮到一些發(fā)展中國家挨餓的人的數(shù)量，一些國家把大量資金花費(fèi)在重型軍事裝備上顯得很荒謬。
112. The loss of perquisites enjoyed by government officials and business executives pales in comparison to the plight of refugees in many war-torn countries .
與許多飽受戰(zhàn)爭創(chuàng)傷的國家的難民所處的困境相比，政府官員和商業(yè)管理者失去所享受的特權(quán)就相形見絀了。
113. While the long-term problem of global warming is indeed serious ， its significance diminishes somewhat when considering immediate problems such as rapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources .
雖然全球變暖這一長期的問題確實(shí)很嚴(yán)重，但考慮到諸如環(huán)境的迅速惡化和不可更新資源的普遍濫用等當(dāng)前的問題，它的重要性就有所降低了。
114. Owning a car might be preferable to owning a bicycle ， but the problems associated with owning the former far outweigh those of the latter . For one thing ， automobiles are exponentially more expensive and require greater maintenance . For another ， bicycles don't pollute .
與擁有一輛自行車相比，人們更愿意擁有一輛汽車，但擁有后者涉及的問題遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過前者。原因之一，汽車昂貴很多，需要更多的維護(hù)。原因之二，自行車不會(huì)引起污染。
115. The advantages of family planning more than compensate for the disadvantages .
計(jì)劃生育的好處不僅僅彌補(bǔ)了它的害處。
116. Claims of gender equality are laced with contradictions . The principal fallacy centers on the workplace and concept of equal pay for equal work . Another ， but no less important ， aspect revolves around the entry of women into top management positions .
性別平等的呼聲中有少量自相矛盾的內(nèi)容。大的謬誤在于工作場所和同工同酬的概念。另一個(gè)同樣重要的方面與女性進(jìn)入高管理職位緊密相關(guān)。
117. Both limitations and problems will quite likely be encountered during the ongoing transition to the market economy . For one thing ， urgent measures are required to resolve problems involving state-owned enterprises . Another thorny issue involves controlling inflation in the face of emerging market forces .
正在進(jìn)行的市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的轉(zhuǎn)型很有可能將遇到限制和問題。一方面，需要緊要方法解決涉及國有企業(yè)的問題。另一棘手的問題涉及在市場力量形成的同時(shí)控制通貨膨脹。
118. Will the Three Gorges Project prove to be a monumental achievement or nothing more than a giant fiasco ？ Opposition voices point to drawbacks such as the massive cost of the project ， the need to relocate millions of local residents and destruction of the unique natural environment . Supporters ， on the other hand ， contend that the advantages-i.e. improved flood control ， increased power generation capacity and desirable impact on economic development in related areas -will far outweigh the disadvantages . Time will tell and history will judge the wisdom of the project .
三峽工程將成為極大的成功或只是徹底的失??？反對(duì)意見指出了諸如工程的巨額成本，數(shù)百萬當(dāng)?shù)鼐用竦闹匦掳仓靡约蔼?dú)特的自然環(huán)境的破壞等障礙。另一方面，支持者認(rèn)為它的好處，例如對(duì)洪水控制的改善、發(fā)電能力的提高和對(duì)相關(guān)地區(qū)經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展的影響將遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過它壞處。至于建設(shè)這個(gè)工程明智與否，時(shí)間會(huì)告訴我們，歷史會(huì)做出判斷。
119. Nothing approaches the love of a mother for her child .
沒有東西可以和母愛相比。
120. Few scientific and technological achievements equal the success of landing men on the moon .
幾乎沒有科技成就能與人類成功登陸月球同日而語。
121. A question begging an answer centers on whether violence is more directly related to the innate characteristic of human being ， or whether it is simply a manifestation of the ills of society . Determining the answer will be far from an easy proposition ， but is nonetheless one that deserves careful and deliberate consideration .
需要回答的一個(gè)問題是：暴力與人類的天性聯(lián)系更直接還是僅僅是社會(huì)惡習(xí)的體現(xiàn)？做出回答遠(yuǎn)非易事，而是值得仔細(xì)而審慎地考慮的事情。
122. From the standpoint of success ， a good work ethic is no less important than an education . Success does ， in fact ，depend on the total integration of both aspects .
從成功的角度來說，良好的職業(yè)道德與教育同等重要。事實(shí)上，成功的確建立在兩方面完全融合的基礎(chǔ)上。
123. The growing trend for wives to work outside the home even when their husbands are present and employed is in part a sharing of the financial burden with the husband ， and in part a reflection of the need these women feel to have a measurable sense of personal worth .
越來越多的妻子到外面工作，甚至和她們的丈夫再一起工作，一方面是為了和丈夫共同承擔(dān)經(jīng)濟(jì)重?fù)?dān)，一方面反映了女性感到需要有可衡量的個(gè)人價(jià)值。
124. Just as honor is a prerequisite for respectability ， so is unblemished character a barometer of integrity .
正如聲譽(yù)是可敬的前提條件，無暇疵的品格是正直的晴雨表。
125. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same is true for both the appreciation of art and music .
美在觀察者的眼中，美術(shù)和音樂的欣賞也是如此。
126. The direct correlation between self-esteem and success also applies to one's ability to achieve .
自尊和成功的直接聯(lián)系也適用于一個(gè)人取得成就的能力。
127. Improving the plight of teachers is indeed a priority item . However ， improving the overall education system is likewise no less important .
改善教師的困難處境的確是優(yōu)先處理的一件事情。但是，改進(jìn)整個(gè)教育系統(tǒng)同等重要。
128. China and United States share many things in common . Firstly ， both are major world powers . Secondly ， the two nations offer mutually beneficial factors for development-China with its vast potential market and labor force ， and the U.S. with its advanced technology and management expertise .
中國和美國有許多共同之處。首先，兩個(gè)都是世界主要強(qiáng)國。第二，兩個(gè)國家相互提供發(fā)展的有利因素——中國擁有巨大的潛在市場和勞動(dòng)力，美國擁有先進(jìn)的技術(shù)和專業(yè)的管理知識(shí)。
129. The shaky truce in the Middle East bears little resemblance to the realization of ultimate peace .
中東不可靠的休戰(zhàn)與終實(shí)現(xiàn)和平的相似性很小。
130. Idleness spawns discontent ， whereas overwork leads to mental and physical exhaustion .
懶惰滋生不滿，而過度工作導(dǎo)致精神和身體的疲勞。
131. Large and small enterprises differ in that the former usually involves conglomerates and the latter private individuals .
大企業(yè)和小企業(yè)的區(qū)別在于前者通常涉及聯(lián)合大企業(yè)，后者涉及私營的個(gè)人。
132. Both automobiles and bicycles offer a convenient means of public conveyance ， with one of the marked differences between the two centered on pollution caused by the former .
汽車和自行車都提供公共運(yùn)輸?shù)谋憷绞?，兩者的顯著區(qū)別之一在于前者引起污染。
133. Alcohol and tobacco are both highly addictive substances . However ， unlike tobacco ， which is known to cause cancer ， studies indicate that alcohol does offer some health benefits when consumed in moderation .
酒和煙都是很容易上癮的東西。但是，研究顯示，與公認(rèn)為引起癌癥的煙不同，酒如果適量飲用確實(shí)對(duì)健康有益。
134. One man's treasure is another man's junk .
一個(gè)人的寶貝對(duì)于另一個(gè)人來說是垃圾。
135. AIDS is no longer one of the Top 10 American killers ， but the same cannot be said for many countries .
艾滋病不再是美國的十大殺手之一，但許多國家的情況并非如此。
136. Individualism was unheard of a short 30-odd years ago during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution . Things have changed today ， however ，with color returning to the streets of Chinese streets ， people gaining a greater degree of self-determination and reform yielding monumental changes in traditional practices .
人們在三十多年前混亂的文化*時(shí)期沒有聽說過個(gè)人主義。然而，今天的情況不同了，中國的街道上又恢復(fù)了色彩，人們獲得了更大的自主，改革帶來了傳統(tǒng)方式的巨變。
137. Social inequities of the past are rapidly giving way to expanded social consciousness .
過去社會(huì)的不公平正在被擴(kuò)大的社會(huì)覺悟迅速取代。
138. Many claim that the world's highly developed countries bear sole responsibility for the plight of less-developed nations . I seriously doubt their contentions will bear the brunt of close scrutiny .
許多人聲稱世界上發(fā)達(dá)的國家應(yīng)該對(duì)欠發(fā)達(dá)國家的困境承擔(dān)全權(quán)責(zé)任。我非常懷疑他們的觀點(diǎn)能經(jīng)受住仔細(xì)審查的沖擊。
139. Although media reports expound on the volume of scientific and technological achievements ， recent surveys indicate that the rapidity of transforming same into productive forces leaves much to be desired .
雖然媒體詳細(xì)報(bào)道大量的科技成就，但是，近的調(diào)查顯示，把它們迅速轉(zhuǎn)化為生產(chǎn)力還需要做出很多努力。
140. The popular belief in the invincibility of man is constantly rebuked by revaluations of man's fallibility .
認(rèn)為人類無敵的普遍看法經(jīng)常遭到重新評(píng)價(jià)人類易犯錯(cuò)誤的特點(diǎn)的非難。
141. While the inclination to procrastinate is common ， one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays .
雖然拖延的傾向是普遍的，但是人們應(yīng)該充分考慮到不必要的延誤造成的有害影響。
142. The tendency to take things for granted is understandable ， but the need for one to rationally evaluate the circumstances of any situation is absolutely essential .
想當(dāng)然的傾向是可以理解的，但是，理智地估計(jì)任何情形的情況是完全必需的。
143. Most people are under the illusion that a college degree guarantees success . There is no such guarantee without hard work .
許多人錯(cuò)誤地認(rèn)為大學(xué)學(xué)位能保證成功。不努力工作就沒有這樣的保證。
144. Some stubbornly hold to the correctness of traditional practices ， but in so doing they seem to totally ignore the fact that progress depends on change .
一些人固執(zhí)地堅(jiān)持傳統(tǒng)做法的正確性，但是，他們這么做，似乎完全忽視了進(jìn)步依靠變化的事實(shí)。
145. Generally speaking ， previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .
總的來說，以前議會(huì)中針對(duì)政策的辯論忽視了透明度的重要性。
146. A precise definition of poverty is actually very difficult to determine . Where does one draw the line between those who are poor and those who are not ？
對(duì)貧困的精確定義實(shí)際上是很難的。如何在貧窮和非貧窮的人之間劃一條界限呢？
147. Admittedly ， bribery and corruption are endemic to our political and economic systems ， but it doesn't necessarily follow that all politicians and business people resort to illicit behavior .
誠然，賄賂和腐敗在我們的政治和經(jīng)濟(jì)系統(tǒng)中很流行，但這并不是說所有的政府官員和商界人士都采取違法行為。
148. There's little doubt that a third World War is avoidable ， but it is highly unlikely that regional conflicts will disappear in the foreseeable future .
毫無疑問，第三次世界大戰(zhàn)是可以避免的，但是，在可預(yù)見的將來地區(qū)沖突消失是非常不可能的。
149. Some people assume that investing in stock is a safe pursuit ， but their assumption fails to hold water when considering the substantial risk involved .
有的人想當(dāng)然地認(rèn)為投資股票是有把握的事情，但是，考慮到涉及的巨大風(fēng)險(xiǎn)，他們的想當(dāng)然就說不通了。
150. Some people have called for accelerated across-the-board changes . Their approach quite frankly ignores the need for gradual but effective changes .
一些人要求更快速的全盤改變。他們的做法的確忽略了漸進(jìn)而有效的改變的必要性。
151. There is undoubtedly an element of truth in assertions that capital punishment is necessary ， but proponents seem to ignore the fact that the practice has failed to deter heinous crimes .
毫無疑問，主張極刑的必要性有正確的成分，但是，支持者似乎忽略了這種做法不能阻止令人發(fā)指的罪行這一事實(shí)。
152. Many people assume that the extinction of a plant or animal species is of little consequence . Careful examination ， however ， reveals that the extinction of any one species disrupts the food chain ， and the loss of a plant species leads to the disappearance of a key ingredient which might yield a cure for cancer .
許多人想當(dāng)然地認(rèn)為一種植物或動(dòng)物的滅絕產(chǎn)生的后果很小。然而，仔細(xì)的考察揭示出任何一個(gè)物種的滅絕會(huì)破壞食物鏈，一種植物的消失造成有可能生成治療癌癥的藥物的關(guān)鍵成分的缺失。
153. At first glance ， the characteristics of Bugs BUnny seem comical . However ， a closer examination reveals the cartoon character never creates a problem ， and instead simply hopes for quiet and peaceful life . This suggests that cartoons most often teach children the difference between good and evil .
乍一看，流氓兔的性格似乎滑稽。然而，仔細(xì)觀察發(fā)現(xiàn)這個(gè)卡通人物從不制造麻煩，相反，它只希望過安靜平和的生活。這說明卡通在大多數(shù)情況下教授給兒童好與壞之間的區(qū)別。
154. Logically ， calls for a New World Order sound valid ， and I whole-heartedly agree with some points ， but the absurdity arises when considering that the world's 200-odd nations have diverse agendas when it comes to development and diplomacy .
從邏輯而言，要求形成新的世界秩序聽似正確，而且我真心實(shí)意地同意一些觀點(diǎn)，但是，考慮到世界上二百余個(gè)國家在發(fā)展和外交上有不同的議事日程，這種要求就顯得荒謬了。
155. In spite of claims to the contrary ， it is common knowledge that corporal punishment most often has the exact opposite affect intended .
盡管有相反的主張，但是大家都知道體法在多數(shù)情況下產(chǎn)生適得其反的效果。
156. We were brought up to believe that the role of a man was to provide and the role of a woman was to care for the household and family . Today ， however ， role reversal is becoming increasingly commonplace .
我們從小就相信男人的角色市提供生活所需，女人的角色是照顧家庭和子女。然而，今天，角色的互換變得越來越普遍。
157. Some people tend to tenaciously cling to the misguided concept of racial superiority . Their persistence in doing so ， however ， does readily reveal the inferior mentality and social incompatibility of certain human beings .
一些人頑強(qiáng)地堅(jiān)持種族優(yōu)越性的錯(cuò)誤觀點(diǎn)。然而，他們堅(jiān)持這樣做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社會(huì)對(duì)立性。
158. Some people claim the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine （ TCM ） far exceeds that of Western-style pharmaceuticals . More often than not ， however ， the exact opposite is true .
有的人聲稱中藥的功效遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)好于西藥。但是，通常情況下，事實(shí)正好相反。
159. Workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the shoulders of management . Quite likely the opposite is true .
工人經(jīng)常抱怨勞資糾紛的責(zé)任完全在管理者的肩上。很可能正好相反。
160. There are those who claim that competition brings out the best in people . Others contend it simply forces one person to prove he/she is better than another . Advocates vociferously support one position or the other . I suggest the former proposition bears greater relevance than the latter .
有些人認(rèn)為競爭促使人們發(fā)揮出優(yōu)秀的東西。另一些人認(rèn)為它只是強(qiáng)迫一個(gè)人證明他/她比別人更優(yōu)秀。提倡者叫囂著支持其中的一個(gè)立場。我認(rèn)為前一個(gè)立場比后一個(gè)立場更恰當(dāng)。
161. Claiming something is true misses the point ， while presenting verifiable fact proves its correctness .
聲稱某樣?xùn)|西是正確的沒有什么意義，而提出可以證實(shí)的事實(shí)能證明它的正確性。
162. Suggesting that one thing …… is better than another thing …… bears no more significance than insinuating that black is better than white .
暗示一件東西比另一件東西更好比旁敲側(cè)擊地說黑比白好并沒有更大的意義。
163. Ignoring cause and effect is exactly the same thing as failing to look both ways when crossing a busy intersection .
忽略因果就相當(dāng)于橫穿繁忙的十字路口時(shí)沒有朝兩邊看。
164. One who advocates the rights of homosexuals should not be surprised by the belligerent stance of opposition forces .
主張同性戀者的權(quán)利的人對(duì)反對(duì)力量的好戰(zhàn)姿態(tài)不應(yīng)感到奇怪。
165. The greatest problem with political and religious zealots is their total inability to consider the views of others .
政治和宗教狂熱者的大問題在于他們完全不能考慮別人的觀點(diǎn)。
166. The basic stumbling block to global peace rests with the self-serving ambitions of many nations .
全世界和平的基本障礙物在于許多國家謀私利的野心。
167. The overemphasis on one particular aspect of a problem often obscures the relevance of other issues .
過分強(qiáng)調(diào)問題的一個(gè)方面經(jīng)常掩蓋了其他方面的相關(guān)性。
168. Any presumption that smoking is in anyway beneficial is totally preposterous .
任何對(duì)抽煙不管怎樣是有益的假設(shè)都是完全荒謬的。
169. The fallacies of many arguments are quite obvious .
許多論證的推論錯(cuò)誤是相當(dāng)明顯的。
170. Arbitrarily dismissing the direct link between increasing sexual promiscuity and the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases would be foolhardy . An even more foolish mistake would center on denying the need for extensive sex education programs worldwide .
武斷地?zé)o視性亂行為的增多和性傳播疾病的迅速蔓延之間的直接聯(lián)系是魯莽的。一個(gè)更愚蠢的錯(cuò)誤是否認(rèn)在世界范圍內(nèi)開展廣泛的性教育項(xiàng)目的必要性。
171. There is absolutely no reason for us to believe that a brighter future for the world is an impossibility .
我們絲毫沒有理由相信，世界不可能會(huì)有一個(gè)更光明的未來。
172. Meteorologists offer computer models leaving little doubt that this year's El Nino phenomenon has disappeared .
氣象學(xué)家提供計(jì)算機(jī)模型，充分證明今年的厄爾尼諾現(xiàn)象已經(jīng)消失了。
173. Facts prove the unjustifiability of claims that China will be unable to feed itself by the year 2020 .
事實(shí)證明：斷言中國到2020年將不可能養(yǎng)活自己是不合道理的。
174. Previous explanations of the rising divorce rate in China are simply untenable . The fact is that many marriages were simply based on convenience and wives are no longer willing to accept the abusive domineering attitudes of husbands .
以前對(duì)中國離婚率升高的解釋是完全站不住腳的。事實(shí)是許多婚姻僅僅建立在便利的基礎(chǔ)上，而且妻子不再愿意接受丈夫作威作福的態(tài)度。
175. Claim that entering the Chinese market offers foreign companies an immediate road to profits are grossly misstated and have been proven wrong time and again . The key to entering China rests with the phraseology “ vast potential market ” ， and how long one is willing to wait for returns .
聲稱進(jìn)入中國市場會(huì)給外國公司帶來立即獲利的途徑是非常錯(cuò)誤的，事實(shí)已經(jīng)次地證明了這一點(diǎn)。進(jìn)入中國的關(guān)鍵在于“廣闊的潛在市場”這一說法以及為了回報(bào)愿意等待多久。
176. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits ， but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家長把好的學(xué)習(xí)習(xí)慣強(qiáng)加給孩子沒有錯(cuò)，但是，他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發(fā)展為代價(jià)。
177. It is quite reasonable to assume that modern science and technology （ S&T ） will continue to advance . It is no less reasonable to believe that S&T will radically improve the way we live . However ， the same reasoning cannot be applied to improving social interaction .
假定現(xiàn)代科學(xué)技術(shù)將繼續(xù)進(jìn)步是很有道理的。相信科技會(huì)大幅度地改變我們的生活方式也是同樣有道理的。然而，同樣的邏輯不能用于改善社會(huì)上的相互作用。
178. Belief in the wonders of modern medical science is quite understandable . It is also quite possible that our faith in the ability of scientists to find the key for prolonging life are well-founded . Yet ， the wisdom of prolonging life remains in question when considering the already massive global population and projected future growth .
相信現(xiàn)代醫(yī)學(xué)的奇跡是可以理解的。很有可能我們相信科學(xué)家能夠找到延長生命的關(guān)鍵也是有根據(jù)的。但是，考慮到已經(jīng)非常龐大的世界人口和預(yù)計(jì)的未來的增長，延長生命是否明智仍有疑問。
179. It is one thing to support euthanasia ， but quite another to offer any justification for genocide .
支持安樂死是一回事，為種族滅絕提供正當(dāng)?shù)睦碛墒橇硪换厥隆?BR> 180. Claiming the need for censorship is one thing ， but rationally proving its redeeming values represents a quite different issue .
主張審查制度的必要性是一回事，理智地證明它的可取之處是完全不同的另一回事。
181. Chances are that man will eventually land on Mars .
人類有可能終登陸火星。
182. The likelihood for peace in the Middle East remains questionable .
中東和平的可能性仍讓人懷疑。
183. The necessity for nuclear nonproliferation seems clear .
防止核擴(kuò)散的必要性似乎清清楚楚。
184. It is perhaps more accurate to consider the family as a blanket of security ， rather than a cloak of bondage .
把家庭看作保護(hù)安全的毯子可能比把它看做束縛的斗篷更確切。
185. While generalizations are dangerous ， it is quite safe to present solid evidence .
抽象概括是危險(xiǎn)的，但是，提供確鑿的證據(jù)是萬無一失的。
186. It seems almost certain that China will achieve this year's economic growth targets .
中國將完成今年經(jīng)濟(jì)增長的目標(biāo)似乎是毫無疑問的。
187. Reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
達(dá)到今年的增長目標(biāo)幾乎是必然的。
188. The urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental problems of population growth .
情況的緊迫性使我們有必要重申人口增長的重大問題。
189. A recent study revealed the surprising fact that many students pass examinations by relying on nothing more than rote memorization . It is horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter .
近的一項(xiàng)研究顯示了一個(gè)令人驚訝的事實(shí)：許多學(xué)生僅僅依靠死記硬背通過考試。想到學(xué)生對(duì)主題沒有透徹地理解就畢業(yè)了是令人震驚的。
190. Needless to say ， advertising sells products . Where would we be without it ？ Shelves would be empty ， consumers would have few choices and products information would disappear .
毋庸諱言，廣告推銷產(chǎn)品。沒有它，情況將會(huì)怎樣？貨架將空空如也，消費(fèi)者的選擇將減少，產(chǎn)品的信息將消失。
191. The plain truth is that people are most often self-centered .
明顯的事實(shí)是人經(jīng)常是以自我為中心的。
192. There's little wonder why young people often find it difficult to find an appropriate role model . No wonder they drink ， smoke ， fright ， carouse and otherwise engage in inappropriate social behavior .
年輕人發(fā)現(xiàn)很難找到合適的榜樣并不奇怪。難怪他們喝酒、抽煙、打架、狂歡作樂或者做出不當(dāng)?shù)纳鐣?huì)舉動(dòng)。
193. It should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become abusers later in life .
發(fā)現(xiàn)很多受虐待的兒童后來虐待別人不應(yīng)該感到奇怪。
194. There is probably a great deal of truth in the assertion that unecrupulous brokers are salivating at the thought of unsophisticated investors entering the securities market .
斷言不道德的經(jīng)紀(jì)人想到?jīng)]有經(jīng)驗(yàn)的投資者進(jìn)入股票市場就垂涎三尺可能有一定的道理。
195. There's little doubt that China has spawned a new generation of “ Little Emperors ” ， but the truth is that the fault rests with parents who “ spare the rod to spoil the child ” and not with children themselves .
毫無疑問，中國產(chǎn)生了新一代“小皇帝”，但事實(shí)是責(zé)任在于“閑了棍子，慣了孩子”的家長，而不是孩子自己。
196. There's little justification for objections to sex education . In fact ， even a minimal introduction to consequences of sexual interaction （ the bird's and bee's ） might have dramatically changed the lives of many people .
反對(duì)性教育幾乎是沒有道理的。實(shí)際上，小限度的介紹性行為的后果（鳥和蜜蜂的）可能戲劇性地改變許多人的生活。
197. We can safely say that the world continues to turn and things have changed dramatically ， but we can never claim the world is a safer place .
我們可以穩(wěn)妥地說世界在繼續(xù)傳動(dòng)，情況發(fā)生了巨大的變化，但是，我們永遠(yuǎn)不能聲稱世界變得更加安全了。
198. We can say this and we can say that ， but the most important thing is not to say ， but instead to do .
我們可以說這說那，但重要的事不是說，而是做。
199. Divided we fall ， united we conquer . This does not mean that conquest is the goat ， but instead that unified efforts yield positive results .
分離就會(huì)垮臺(tái)，團(tuán)結(jié)就能征服。這不是說征服是目的，而是說團(tuán)結(jié)一致的努力會(huì)產(chǎn)生積極的結(jié)果。
200. Historically speaking ， our ancestors placed great emphasis on filial piety .
歷，我們的祖先很重視孝順。
工業(yè)廢水和原污水排放入河流、湖泊和近海岸區(qū)域不僅給海洋生物和水生資源帶來了負(fù)面影響，而且也破壞了維持生命的主要必需品之一——飲用水。
102. It will have a direct bearing on the matter under discussion .
這將和正在討論的問題有直接關(guān)系。
103. Rapid economic growth may lead to an overextension of resources and lead to an eventual catastrophic meltdown .
經(jīng)濟(jì)迅速增長可能導(dǎo)致過度使用資源，并引起終巨大的災(zāi)難。
104. The immediate results of economic growth have created the illusion of unending prosperity . The best approach at this particular time is to perhaps err on the side of caution .
經(jīng)濟(jì)增長的直接結(jié)果是造成了關(guān)于無止境繁榮的幻想。現(xiàn)在這個(gè)特定時(shí)刻好的辦法也許是慎之又慎。
105. The benefits of technology are undeniable . Nonetheless ， the fact that technology often negates the need for human beings in the workplace deserves careful consideration and retraining programs for affected individuals must be introduced .
技術(shù)的好處不容否認(rèn)。然而，技術(shù)經(jīng)常否認(rèn)工作場所需要人類，這一點(diǎn)值得仔細(xì)考慮，而且，為受到影響的個(gè)人推出再培訓(xùn)項(xiàng)目是必需的。
106. The lack of faith in government is the direct result of the prevailing distrust of politicians .
對(duì)政府缺乏信心是普遍存在的對(duì)政府官員的不信任直接造成的。
107. The advantages of harmonious relations far outweigh the disadvantages of confrontation .
和諧關(guān)系的好處遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)大于沖突的壞處。
108. Independence offers many advantages ， the first and foremost of which is self-determination .
獨(dú)立帶來很多好處，首先也是重要的是自決。
109. The contrast between right and wrong is highlighted by the benefits accruing from the former .
由于正確而得到的好處更加強(qiáng)調(diào)了正誤的對(duì)比。
110. The most striking conclusion that can be reached when weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the market economy is quite frankly prosperity .
很坦率地說，在權(quán)衡市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的利弊時(shí)能得出的顯著的結(jié)論是繁榮。
111. The ridiculous amount of money some countries spend on military hardware is absurd when considering the number of people starving in many developing countries .
考慮到一些發(fā)展中國家挨餓的人的數(shù)量，一些國家把大量資金花費(fèi)在重型軍事裝備上顯得很荒謬。
112. The loss of perquisites enjoyed by government officials and business executives pales in comparison to the plight of refugees in many war-torn countries .
與許多飽受戰(zhàn)爭創(chuàng)傷的國家的難民所處的困境相比，政府官員和商業(yè)管理者失去所享受的特權(quán)就相形見絀了。
113. While the long-term problem of global warming is indeed serious ， its significance diminishes somewhat when considering immediate problems such as rapid environmental deterioration and the rampant misuse and abuse of nonrenewable resources .
雖然全球變暖這一長期的問題確實(shí)很嚴(yán)重，但考慮到諸如環(huán)境的迅速惡化和不可更新資源的普遍濫用等當(dāng)前的問題，它的重要性就有所降低了。
114. Owning a car might be preferable to owning a bicycle ， but the problems associated with owning the former far outweigh those of the latter . For one thing ， automobiles are exponentially more expensive and require greater maintenance . For another ， bicycles don't pollute .
與擁有一輛自行車相比，人們更愿意擁有一輛汽車，但擁有后者涉及的問題遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過前者。原因之一，汽車昂貴很多，需要更多的維護(hù)。原因之二，自行車不會(huì)引起污染。
115. The advantages of family planning more than compensate for the disadvantages .
計(jì)劃生育的好處不僅僅彌補(bǔ)了它的害處。
116. Claims of gender equality are laced with contradictions . The principal fallacy centers on the workplace and concept of equal pay for equal work . Another ， but no less important ， aspect revolves around the entry of women into top management positions .
性別平等的呼聲中有少量自相矛盾的內(nèi)容。大的謬誤在于工作場所和同工同酬的概念。另一個(gè)同樣重要的方面與女性進(jìn)入高管理職位緊密相關(guān)。
117. Both limitations and problems will quite likely be encountered during the ongoing transition to the market economy . For one thing ， urgent measures are required to resolve problems involving state-owned enterprises . Another thorny issue involves controlling inflation in the face of emerging market forces .
正在進(jìn)行的市場經(jīng)濟(jì)的轉(zhuǎn)型很有可能將遇到限制和問題。一方面，需要緊要方法解決涉及國有企業(yè)的問題。另一棘手的問題涉及在市場力量形成的同時(shí)控制通貨膨脹。
118. Will the Three Gorges Project prove to be a monumental achievement or nothing more than a giant fiasco ？ Opposition voices point to drawbacks such as the massive cost of the project ， the need to relocate millions of local residents and destruction of the unique natural environment . Supporters ， on the other hand ， contend that the advantages-i.e. improved flood control ， increased power generation capacity and desirable impact on economic development in related areas -will far outweigh the disadvantages . Time will tell and history will judge the wisdom of the project .
三峽工程將成為極大的成功或只是徹底的失??？反對(duì)意見指出了諸如工程的巨額成本，數(shù)百萬當(dāng)?shù)鼐用竦闹匦掳仓靡约蔼?dú)特的自然環(huán)境的破壞等障礙。另一方面，支持者認(rèn)為它的好處，例如對(duì)洪水控制的改善、發(fā)電能力的提高和對(duì)相關(guān)地區(qū)經(jīng)濟(jì)發(fā)展的影響將遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)超過它壞處。至于建設(shè)這個(gè)工程明智與否，時(shí)間會(huì)告訴我們，歷史會(huì)做出判斷。
119. Nothing approaches the love of a mother for her child .
沒有東西可以和母愛相比。
120. Few scientific and technological achievements equal the success of landing men on the moon .
幾乎沒有科技成就能與人類成功登陸月球同日而語。
121. A question begging an answer centers on whether violence is more directly related to the innate characteristic of human being ， or whether it is simply a manifestation of the ills of society . Determining the answer will be far from an easy proposition ， but is nonetheless one that deserves careful and deliberate consideration .
需要回答的一個(gè)問題是：暴力與人類的天性聯(lián)系更直接還是僅僅是社會(huì)惡習(xí)的體現(xiàn)？做出回答遠(yuǎn)非易事，而是值得仔細(xì)而審慎地考慮的事情。
122. From the standpoint of success ， a good work ethic is no less important than an education . Success does ， in fact ，depend on the total integration of both aspects .
從成功的角度來說，良好的職業(yè)道德與教育同等重要。事實(shí)上，成功的確建立在兩方面完全融合的基礎(chǔ)上。
123. The growing trend for wives to work outside the home even when their husbands are present and employed is in part a sharing of the financial burden with the husband ， and in part a reflection of the need these women feel to have a measurable sense of personal worth .
越來越多的妻子到外面工作，甚至和她們的丈夫再一起工作，一方面是為了和丈夫共同承擔(dān)經(jīng)濟(jì)重?fù)?dān)，一方面反映了女性感到需要有可衡量的個(gè)人價(jià)值。
124. Just as honor is a prerequisite for respectability ， so is unblemished character a barometer of integrity .
正如聲譽(yù)是可敬的前提條件，無暇疵的品格是正直的晴雨表。
125. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and the same is true for both the appreciation of art and music .
美在觀察者的眼中，美術(shù)和音樂的欣賞也是如此。
126. The direct correlation between self-esteem and success also applies to one's ability to achieve .
自尊和成功的直接聯(lián)系也適用于一個(gè)人取得成就的能力。
127. Improving the plight of teachers is indeed a priority item . However ， improving the overall education system is likewise no less important .
改善教師的困難處境的確是優(yōu)先處理的一件事情。但是，改進(jìn)整個(gè)教育系統(tǒng)同等重要。
128. China and United States share many things in common . Firstly ， both are major world powers . Secondly ， the two nations offer mutually beneficial factors for development-China with its vast potential market and labor force ， and the U.S. with its advanced technology and management expertise .
中國和美國有許多共同之處。首先，兩個(gè)都是世界主要強(qiáng)國。第二，兩個(gè)國家相互提供發(fā)展的有利因素——中國擁有巨大的潛在市場和勞動(dòng)力，美國擁有先進(jìn)的技術(shù)和專業(yè)的管理知識(shí)。
129. The shaky truce in the Middle East bears little resemblance to the realization of ultimate peace .
中東不可靠的休戰(zhàn)與終實(shí)現(xiàn)和平的相似性很小。
130. Idleness spawns discontent ， whereas overwork leads to mental and physical exhaustion .
懶惰滋生不滿，而過度工作導(dǎo)致精神和身體的疲勞。
131. Large and small enterprises differ in that the former usually involves conglomerates and the latter private individuals .
大企業(yè)和小企業(yè)的區(qū)別在于前者通常涉及聯(lián)合大企業(yè)，后者涉及私營的個(gè)人。
132. Both automobiles and bicycles offer a convenient means of public conveyance ， with one of the marked differences between the two centered on pollution caused by the former .
汽車和自行車都提供公共運(yùn)輸?shù)谋憷绞?，兩者的顯著區(qū)別之一在于前者引起污染。
133. Alcohol and tobacco are both highly addictive substances . However ， unlike tobacco ， which is known to cause cancer ， studies indicate that alcohol does offer some health benefits when consumed in moderation .
酒和煙都是很容易上癮的東西。但是，研究顯示，與公認(rèn)為引起癌癥的煙不同，酒如果適量飲用確實(shí)對(duì)健康有益。
134. One man's treasure is another man's junk .
一個(gè)人的寶貝對(duì)于另一個(gè)人來說是垃圾。
135. AIDS is no longer one of the Top 10 American killers ， but the same cannot be said for many countries .
艾滋病不再是美國的十大殺手之一，但許多國家的情況并非如此。
136. Individualism was unheard of a short 30-odd years ago during the tumultuous Cultural Revolution . Things have changed today ， however ，with color returning to the streets of Chinese streets ， people gaining a greater degree of self-determination and reform yielding monumental changes in traditional practices .
人們在三十多年前混亂的文化*時(shí)期沒有聽說過個(gè)人主義。然而，今天的情況不同了，中國的街道上又恢復(fù)了色彩，人們獲得了更大的自主，改革帶來了傳統(tǒng)方式的巨變。
137. Social inequities of the past are rapidly giving way to expanded social consciousness .
過去社會(huì)的不公平正在被擴(kuò)大的社會(huì)覺悟迅速取代。
138. Many claim that the world's highly developed countries bear sole responsibility for the plight of less-developed nations . I seriously doubt their contentions will bear the brunt of close scrutiny .
許多人聲稱世界上發(fā)達(dá)的國家應(yīng)該對(duì)欠發(fā)達(dá)國家的困境承擔(dān)全權(quán)責(zé)任。我非常懷疑他們的觀點(diǎn)能經(jīng)受住仔細(xì)審查的沖擊。
139. Although media reports expound on the volume of scientific and technological achievements ， recent surveys indicate that the rapidity of transforming same into productive forces leaves much to be desired .
雖然媒體詳細(xì)報(bào)道大量的科技成就，但是，近的調(diào)查顯示，把它們迅速轉(zhuǎn)化為生產(chǎn)力還需要做出很多努力。
140. The popular belief in the invincibility of man is constantly rebuked by revaluations of man's fallibility .
認(rèn)為人類無敵的普遍看法經(jīng)常遭到重新評(píng)價(jià)人類易犯錯(cuò)誤的特點(diǎn)的非難。
141. While the inclination to procrastinate is common ， one must fully consider the detrimental impact of unnecessary delays .
雖然拖延的傾向是普遍的，但是人們應(yīng)該充分考慮到不必要的延誤造成的有害影響。
142. The tendency to take things for granted is understandable ， but the need for one to rationally evaluate the circumstances of any situation is absolutely essential .
想當(dāng)然的傾向是可以理解的，但是，理智地估計(jì)任何情形的情況是完全必需的。
143. Most people are under the illusion that a college degree guarantees success . There is no such guarantee without hard work .
許多人錯(cuò)誤地認(rèn)為大學(xué)學(xué)位能保證成功。不努力工作就沒有這樣的保證。
144. Some stubbornly hold to the correctness of traditional practices ， but in so doing they seem to totally ignore the fact that progress depends on change .
一些人固執(zhí)地堅(jiān)持傳統(tǒng)做法的正確性，但是，他們這么做，似乎完全忽視了進(jìn)步依靠變化的事實(shí)。
145. Generally speaking ， previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .
總的來說，以前議會(huì)中針對(duì)政策的辯論忽視了透明度的重要性。
146. A precise definition of poverty is actually very difficult to determine . Where does one draw the line between those who are poor and those who are not ？
對(duì)貧困的精確定義實(shí)際上是很難的。如何在貧窮和非貧窮的人之間劃一條界限呢？
147. Admittedly ， bribery and corruption are endemic to our political and economic systems ， but it doesn't necessarily follow that all politicians and business people resort to illicit behavior .
誠然，賄賂和腐敗在我們的政治和經(jīng)濟(jì)系統(tǒng)中很流行，但這并不是說所有的政府官員和商界人士都采取違法行為。
148. There's little doubt that a third World War is avoidable ， but it is highly unlikely that regional conflicts will disappear in the foreseeable future .
毫無疑問，第三次世界大戰(zhàn)是可以避免的，但是，在可預(yù)見的將來地區(qū)沖突消失是非常不可能的。
149. Some people assume that investing in stock is a safe pursuit ， but their assumption fails to hold water when considering the substantial risk involved .
有的人想當(dāng)然地認(rèn)為投資股票是有把握的事情，但是，考慮到涉及的巨大風(fēng)險(xiǎn)，他們的想當(dāng)然就說不通了。
150. Some people have called for accelerated across-the-board changes . Their approach quite frankly ignores the need for gradual but effective changes .
一些人要求更快速的全盤改變。他們的做法的確忽略了漸進(jìn)而有效的改變的必要性。
151. There is undoubtedly an element of truth in assertions that capital punishment is necessary ， but proponents seem to ignore the fact that the practice has failed to deter heinous crimes .
毫無疑問，主張極刑的必要性有正確的成分，但是，支持者似乎忽略了這種做法不能阻止令人發(fā)指的罪行這一事實(shí)。
152. Many people assume that the extinction of a plant or animal species is of little consequence . Careful examination ， however ， reveals that the extinction of any one species disrupts the food chain ， and the loss of a plant species leads to the disappearance of a key ingredient which might yield a cure for cancer .
許多人想當(dāng)然地認(rèn)為一種植物或動(dòng)物的滅絕產(chǎn)生的后果很小。然而，仔細(xì)的考察揭示出任何一個(gè)物種的滅絕會(huì)破壞食物鏈，一種植物的消失造成有可能生成治療癌癥的藥物的關(guān)鍵成分的缺失。
153. At first glance ， the characteristics of Bugs BUnny seem comical . However ， a closer examination reveals the cartoon character never creates a problem ， and instead simply hopes for quiet and peaceful life . This suggests that cartoons most often teach children the difference between good and evil .
乍一看，流氓兔的性格似乎滑稽。然而，仔細(xì)觀察發(fā)現(xiàn)這個(gè)卡通人物從不制造麻煩，相反，它只希望過安靜平和的生活。這說明卡通在大多數(shù)情況下教授給兒童好與壞之間的區(qū)別。
154. Logically ， calls for a New World Order sound valid ， and I whole-heartedly agree with some points ， but the absurdity arises when considering that the world's 200-odd nations have diverse agendas when it comes to development and diplomacy .
從邏輯而言，要求形成新的世界秩序聽似正確，而且我真心實(shí)意地同意一些觀點(diǎn)，但是，考慮到世界上二百余個(gè)國家在發(fā)展和外交上有不同的議事日程，這種要求就顯得荒謬了。
155. In spite of claims to the contrary ， it is common knowledge that corporal punishment most often has the exact opposite affect intended .
盡管有相反的主張，但是大家都知道體法在多數(shù)情況下產(chǎn)生適得其反的效果。
156. We were brought up to believe that the role of a man was to provide and the role of a woman was to care for the household and family . Today ， however ， role reversal is becoming increasingly commonplace .
我們從小就相信男人的角色市提供生活所需，女人的角色是照顧家庭和子女。然而，今天，角色的互換變得越來越普遍。
157. Some people tend to tenaciously cling to the misguided concept of racial superiority . Their persistence in doing so ， however ， does readily reveal the inferior mentality and social incompatibility of certain human beings .
一些人頑強(qiáng)地堅(jiān)持種族優(yōu)越性的錯(cuò)誤觀點(diǎn)。然而，他們堅(jiān)持這樣做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社會(huì)對(duì)立性。
158. Some people claim the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine （ TCM ） far exceeds that of Western-style pharmaceuticals . More often than not ， however ， the exact opposite is true .
有的人聲稱中藥的功效遠(yuǎn)遠(yuǎn)好于西藥。但是，通常情況下，事實(shí)正好相反。
159. Workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the shoulders of management . Quite likely the opposite is true .
工人經(jīng)常抱怨勞資糾紛的責(zé)任完全在管理者的肩上。很可能正好相反。
160. There are those who claim that competition brings out the best in people . Others contend it simply forces one person to prove he/she is better than another . Advocates vociferously support one position or the other . I suggest the former proposition bears greater relevance than the latter .
有些人認(rèn)為競爭促使人們發(fā)揮出優(yōu)秀的東西。另一些人認(rèn)為它只是強(qiáng)迫一個(gè)人證明他/她比別人更優(yōu)秀。提倡者叫囂著支持其中的一個(gè)立場。我認(rèn)為前一個(gè)立場比后一個(gè)立場更恰當(dāng)。
161. Claiming something is true misses the point ， while presenting verifiable fact proves its correctness .
聲稱某樣?xùn)|西是正確的沒有什么意義，而提出可以證實(shí)的事實(shí)能證明它的正確性。
162. Suggesting that one thing …… is better than another thing …… bears no more significance than insinuating that black is better than white .
暗示一件東西比另一件東西更好比旁敲側(cè)擊地說黑比白好并沒有更大的意義。
163. Ignoring cause and effect is exactly the same thing as failing to look both ways when crossing a busy intersection .
忽略因果就相當(dāng)于橫穿繁忙的十字路口時(shí)沒有朝兩邊看。
164. One who advocates the rights of homosexuals should not be surprised by the belligerent stance of opposition forces .
主張同性戀者的權(quán)利的人對(duì)反對(duì)力量的好戰(zhàn)姿態(tài)不應(yīng)感到奇怪。
165. The greatest problem with political and religious zealots is their total inability to consider the views of others .
政治和宗教狂熱者的大問題在于他們完全不能考慮別人的觀點(diǎn)。
166. The basic stumbling block to global peace rests with the self-serving ambitions of many nations .
全世界和平的基本障礙物在于許多國家謀私利的野心。
167. The overemphasis on one particular aspect of a problem often obscures the relevance of other issues .
過分強(qiáng)調(diào)問題的一個(gè)方面經(jīng)常掩蓋了其他方面的相關(guān)性。
168. Any presumption that smoking is in anyway beneficial is totally preposterous .
任何對(duì)抽煙不管怎樣是有益的假設(shè)都是完全荒謬的。
169. The fallacies of many arguments are quite obvious .
許多論證的推論錯(cuò)誤是相當(dāng)明顯的。
170. Arbitrarily dismissing the direct link between increasing sexual promiscuity and the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases would be foolhardy . An even more foolish mistake would center on denying the need for extensive sex education programs worldwide .
武斷地?zé)o視性亂行為的增多和性傳播疾病的迅速蔓延之間的直接聯(lián)系是魯莽的。一個(gè)更愚蠢的錯(cuò)誤是否認(rèn)在世界范圍內(nèi)開展廣泛的性教育項(xiàng)目的必要性。
171. There is absolutely no reason for us to believe that a brighter future for the world is an impossibility .
我們絲毫沒有理由相信，世界不可能會(huì)有一個(gè)更光明的未來。
172. Meteorologists offer computer models leaving little doubt that this year's El Nino phenomenon has disappeared .
氣象學(xué)家提供計(jì)算機(jī)模型，充分證明今年的厄爾尼諾現(xiàn)象已經(jīng)消失了。
173. Facts prove the unjustifiability of claims that China will be unable to feed itself by the year 2020 .
事實(shí)證明：斷言中國到2020年將不可能養(yǎng)活自己是不合道理的。
174. Previous explanations of the rising divorce rate in China are simply untenable . The fact is that many marriages were simply based on convenience and wives are no longer willing to accept the abusive domineering attitudes of husbands .
以前對(duì)中國離婚率升高的解釋是完全站不住腳的。事實(shí)是許多婚姻僅僅建立在便利的基礎(chǔ)上，而且妻子不再愿意接受丈夫作威作福的態(tài)度。
175. Claim that entering the Chinese market offers foreign companies an immediate road to profits are grossly misstated and have been proven wrong time and again . The key to entering China rests with the phraseology “ vast potential market ” ， and how long one is willing to wait for returns .
聲稱進(jìn)入中國市場會(huì)給外國公司帶來立即獲利的途徑是非常錯(cuò)誤的，事實(shí)已經(jīng)次地證明了這一點(diǎn)。進(jìn)入中國的關(guān)鍵在于“廣闊的潛在市場”這一說法以及為了回報(bào)愿意等待多久。
176. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits ， but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家長把好的學(xué)習(xí)習(xí)慣強(qiáng)加給孩子沒有錯(cuò)，但是，他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發(fā)展為代價(jià)。
177. It is quite reasonable to assume that modern science and technology （ S&T ） will continue to advance . It is no less reasonable to believe that S&T will radically improve the way we live . However ， the same reasoning cannot be applied to improving social interaction .
假定現(xiàn)代科學(xué)技術(shù)將繼續(xù)進(jìn)步是很有道理的。相信科技會(huì)大幅度地改變我們的生活方式也是同樣有道理的。然而，同樣的邏輯不能用于改善社會(huì)上的相互作用。
178. Belief in the wonders of modern medical science is quite understandable . It is also quite possible that our faith in the ability of scientists to find the key for prolonging life are well-founded . Yet ， the wisdom of prolonging life remains in question when considering the already massive global population and projected future growth .
相信現(xiàn)代醫(yī)學(xué)的奇跡是可以理解的。很有可能我們相信科學(xué)家能夠找到延長生命的關(guān)鍵也是有根據(jù)的。但是，考慮到已經(jīng)非常龐大的世界人口和預(yù)計(jì)的未來的增長，延長生命是否明智仍有疑問。
179. It is one thing to support euthanasia ， but quite another to offer any justification for genocide .
支持安樂死是一回事，為種族滅絕提供正當(dāng)?shù)睦碛墒橇硪换厥隆?BR> 180. Claiming the need for censorship is one thing ， but rationally proving its redeeming values represents a quite different issue .
主張審查制度的必要性是一回事，理智地證明它的可取之處是完全不同的另一回事。
181. Chances are that man will eventually land on Mars .
人類有可能終登陸火星。
182. The likelihood for peace in the Middle East remains questionable .
中東和平的可能性仍讓人懷疑。
183. The necessity for nuclear nonproliferation seems clear .
防止核擴(kuò)散的必要性似乎清清楚楚。
184. It is perhaps more accurate to consider the family as a blanket of security ， rather than a cloak of bondage .
把家庭看作保護(hù)安全的毯子可能比把它看做束縛的斗篷更確切。
185. While generalizations are dangerous ， it is quite safe to present solid evidence .
抽象概括是危險(xiǎn)的，但是，提供確鑿的證據(jù)是萬無一失的。
186. It seems almost certain that China will achieve this year's economic growth targets .
中國將完成今年經(jīng)濟(jì)增長的目標(biāo)似乎是毫無疑問的。
187. Reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
達(dá)到今年的增長目標(biāo)幾乎是必然的。
188. The urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental problems of population growth .
情況的緊迫性使我們有必要重申人口增長的重大問題。
189. A recent study revealed the surprising fact that many students pass examinations by relying on nothing more than rote memorization . It is horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter .
近的一項(xiàng)研究顯示了一個(gè)令人驚訝的事實(shí)：許多學(xué)生僅僅依靠死記硬背通過考試。想到學(xué)生對(duì)主題沒有透徹地理解就畢業(yè)了是令人震驚的。
190. Needless to say ， advertising sells products . Where would we be without it ？ Shelves would be empty ， consumers would have few choices and products information would disappear .
毋庸諱言，廣告推銷產(chǎn)品。沒有它，情況將會(huì)怎樣？貨架將空空如也，消費(fèi)者的選擇將減少，產(chǎn)品的信息將消失。
191. The plain truth is that people are most often self-centered .
明顯的事實(shí)是人經(jīng)常是以自我為中心的。
192. There's little wonder why young people often find it difficult to find an appropriate role model . No wonder they drink ， smoke ， fright ， carouse and otherwise engage in inappropriate social behavior .
年輕人發(fā)現(xiàn)很難找到合適的榜樣并不奇怪。難怪他們喝酒、抽煙、打架、狂歡作樂或者做出不當(dāng)?shù)纳鐣?huì)舉動(dòng)。
193. It should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become abusers later in life .
發(fā)現(xiàn)很多受虐待的兒童后來虐待別人不應(yīng)該感到奇怪。
194. There is probably a great deal of truth in the assertion that unecrupulous brokers are salivating at the thought of unsophisticated investors entering the securities market .
斷言不道德的經(jīng)紀(jì)人想到?jīng)]有經(jīng)驗(yàn)的投資者進(jìn)入股票市場就垂涎三尺可能有一定的道理。
195. There's little doubt that China has spawned a new generation of “ Little Emperors ” ， but the truth is that the fault rests with parents who “ spare the rod to spoil the child ” and not with children themselves .
毫無疑問，中國產(chǎn)生了新一代“小皇帝”，但事實(shí)是責(zé)任在于“閑了棍子，慣了孩子”的家長，而不是孩子自己。
196. There's little justification for objections to sex education . In fact ， even a minimal introduction to consequences of sexual interaction （ the bird's and bee's ） might have dramatically changed the lives of many people .
反對(duì)性教育幾乎是沒有道理的。實(shí)際上，小限度的介紹性行為的后果（鳥和蜜蜂的）可能戲劇性地改變許多人的生活。
197. We can safely say that the world continues to turn and things have changed dramatically ， but we can never claim the world is a safer place .
我們可以穩(wěn)妥地說世界在繼續(xù)傳動(dòng)，情況發(fā)生了巨大的變化，但是，我們永遠(yuǎn)不能聲稱世界變得更加安全了。
198. We can say this and we can say that ， but the most important thing is not to say ， but instead to do .
我們可以說這說那，但重要的事不是說，而是做。
199. Divided we fall ， united we conquer . This does not mean that conquest is the goat ， but instead that unified efforts yield positive results .
分離就會(huì)垮臺(tái)，團(tuán)結(jié)就能征服。這不是說征服是目的，而是說團(tuán)結(jié)一致的努力會(huì)產(chǎn)生積極的結(jié)果。
200. Historically speaking ， our ancestors placed great emphasis on filial piety .
歷，我們的祖先很重視孝順。