176. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits , but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家長把好的學習習慣強加給孩子沒有錯,但是,他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發展為代價。
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 .
假定現代科學技術將繼續進步是很有道理的。相信科技會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 .
相信現代醫學的奇跡是可以理解的。很有可能我們相信科學家能夠找到延長生命的關鍵也是有根據的。但是,考慮到已經非常龐大的世界人口和預計的未來的增長,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的理由是另一回事。
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 .
人類有可能最終登陸火星。
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 .
抽象概括是危險的,但是,提供確鑿的證據是萬無一失的。
186. It seems almost certain that China will achieve this year's economic growth targets .
中國將完成今年經濟增長的目標似乎是毫無疑問的。
187. Reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
達到今年的增長目標幾乎是必然的。
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 .
最近的一項研究顯示了一個令人驚訝的事實:許多學生僅僅依靠死記硬背通過考試。想到學生對主題沒有透徹地理解就畢業了是令人震驚的。
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,廣告推銷產品。沒有它,情況將會怎樣?貨架將空空如也,消費者的選擇將減少,產品的信息將消失。
191. The plain truth is that people are most often self-centered .
明顯的事實是人經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 .
年輕人發現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的社會舉動。
193. It should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become abusers later in life .
發現很多受虐待的兒童后來虐待別人不應該感到奇怪。
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 .
斷言不道德的經紀人想到沒有經驗的投資者進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,中國產生了新一代“小皇帝”,但事實是責任在于“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 .
反對性教育幾乎是沒有道理的。實際上,最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 .
我們可以穩妥地說世界在繼續傳動,情況發生了巨大的變化,但是,我們永遠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,但最重要的事不是說,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 .
分離就會垮臺,團結就能征服。這不是說征服是目的,而是說團結一致的努力會產生積極的結果。
200. Historically speaking , our ancestors placed great emphasis on filial piety .
歷史上,我們的祖先很重視孝順。