91. The tumultuous Cultural Revolution was chiefly responsible for the searing desire for change in China .
混亂的文化*是引起對(duì)中國發(fā)生變化的極度渴望的主要原因。
92. Traditional beliefs do not in themselves explain the lingering prevalence of outdated concepts in China .
傳統(tǒng)信仰本身不能解釋過時(shí)觀念為何仍然在中國普遍存在。
93. Some lay the blame for falling exports squarely on financial turmoil sweeping many Asian countries . The fact of the matter is , however , that proportionate blame should be assigned to the lackadaisical approach to developing new markets , failure to improve product quality and government inaction in the realm of support .
有的人干脆認(rèn)為造成出口下降的原因是橫掃亞洲許多國家的金融危機(jī)。然而，事實(shí)是一部分原因應(yīng)歸結(jié)為開拓新市場(chǎng)的不得力的方法、改進(jìn)產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量的失敗以及政府沒有表示支持的行動(dòng)。
94. We often ignore the real problem and instead search for a needle in a haystack . Solving problems of any kind requires one to adopt a direct approach which addresses all relevant issues .
我們經(jīng)常忽略實(shí)際問題，而是大海撈針。解決任何類型的問題都需要一個(gè)人采取直接的辦法處理所有相關(guān)事情。
95. Claiming a lack of opportunities is nothing more than a superficial excuse for justifying failure . The fundamental reason for failure is most often the lack of drive on the part of the individual involved .
聲稱缺少機(jī)會(huì)不過是敷衍失敗的借口。通常，失敗根本的原因是相關(guān)的個(gè)人本身缺乏動(dòng)力。
96. We can , and quite often do , blame our contemporaries for personal failures , but the fact of the matter is that the root causes for most problems go much deeper .
我們可以，而且經(jīng)常因個(gè)人的失敗抱怨我們的同時(shí)代人，但是，事實(shí)是許多問題的根本原因要深刻得多。
97. The rapidly emerging sexual revolution has been accompanied by many disturbing trends . Perhaps the most serious consequences center on the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs ) , rising prostitution and the rise in AIDS cases .
伴隨著迅速出現(xiàn)的性革命有很多令人煩惱的趨勢(shì)。嚴(yán)重的后果可能是性傳染病的迅速蔓延、賣*現(xiàn)象及艾滋病患者的增多。
98. The deep impact of opening to the outside world is readily discernible in a number of areas : the adoption of many Western habits , both good and bad ; changing social and moral values ; the trend towards individualism ; and the introduction of state-of-the-art concepts and technology . The key to adopting Western way centers on accepting the good and rejecting the bad .
對(duì)外開放的深刻影響在許多方面都能看到：模仿西方的習(xí)慣，包括好的和壞的；改變社會(huì)和道德價(jià)值觀；個(gè)人主義的趨勢(shì)；引進(jìn)已發(fā)展的概念和技術(shù)。采取西方方式的關(guān)鍵在于取其精華，去其糟粕。
99. The arrival of the so-called " Information Age " will undoubtedly have a profound influence on our lives . The task at hand center on using the technology for beneficial purposes , while at the same time preventing intrusions of privacy and use of the electronic highway for deceitful purposes .
所謂“信息時(shí)代”的來臨無疑將深刻地影響我們的生活。手頭的任務(wù)主要是利用技術(shù)達(dá)到有意的目的，同時(shí)，防止侵犯隱私或者出于欺騙的目的利用電子高速路。
100. No one can doubt that the reform and opening policies introduced in 1979 have had a profound impact on the lives of Chinese citizens . Changes resulting therefrom have not only impacted the economic system , but the social system as well .
沒有人能懷疑1979年推出的改革開放政策對(duì)中國公民的生活產(chǎn)生了深刻的影響。由此造成的變化不僅影響了經(jīng)濟(jì)體制，而且影響了社會(huì)體制。
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(chǎng)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(chǎng)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(zhēng)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(chǎng)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(chǎng)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(chǎng)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。
混亂的文化*是引起對(duì)中國發(fā)生變化的極度渴望的主要原因。
92. Traditional beliefs do not in themselves explain the lingering prevalence of outdated concepts in China .
傳統(tǒng)信仰本身不能解釋過時(shí)觀念為何仍然在中國普遍存在。
93. Some lay the blame for falling exports squarely on financial turmoil sweeping many Asian countries . The fact of the matter is , however , that proportionate blame should be assigned to the lackadaisical approach to developing new markets , failure to improve product quality and government inaction in the realm of support .
有的人干脆認(rèn)為造成出口下降的原因是橫掃亞洲許多國家的金融危機(jī)。然而，事實(shí)是一部分原因應(yīng)歸結(jié)為開拓新市場(chǎng)的不得力的方法、改進(jìn)產(chǎn)品質(zhì)量的失敗以及政府沒有表示支持的行動(dòng)。
94. We often ignore the real problem and instead search for a needle in a haystack . Solving problems of any kind requires one to adopt a direct approach which addresses all relevant issues .
我們經(jīng)常忽略實(shí)際問題，而是大海撈針。解決任何類型的問題都需要一個(gè)人采取直接的辦法處理所有相關(guān)事情。
95. Claiming a lack of opportunities is nothing more than a superficial excuse for justifying failure . The fundamental reason for failure is most often the lack of drive on the part of the individual involved .
聲稱缺少機(jī)會(huì)不過是敷衍失敗的借口。通常，失敗根本的原因是相關(guān)的個(gè)人本身缺乏動(dòng)力。
96. We can , and quite often do , blame our contemporaries for personal failures , but the fact of the matter is that the root causes for most problems go much deeper .
我們可以，而且經(jīng)常因個(gè)人的失敗抱怨我們的同時(shí)代人，但是，事實(shí)是許多問題的根本原因要深刻得多。
97. The rapidly emerging sexual revolution has been accompanied by many disturbing trends . Perhaps the most serious consequences center on the rapid spread of sexually transmitted diseases ( STDs ) , rising prostitution and the rise in AIDS cases .
伴隨著迅速出現(xiàn)的性革命有很多令人煩惱的趨勢(shì)。嚴(yán)重的后果可能是性傳染病的迅速蔓延、賣*現(xiàn)象及艾滋病患者的增多。
98. The deep impact of opening to the outside world is readily discernible in a number of areas : the adoption of many Western habits , both good and bad ; changing social and moral values ; the trend towards individualism ; and the introduction of state-of-the-art concepts and technology . The key to adopting Western way centers on accepting the good and rejecting the bad .
對(duì)外開放的深刻影響在許多方面都能看到：模仿西方的習(xí)慣，包括好的和壞的；改變社會(huì)和道德價(jià)值觀；個(gè)人主義的趨勢(shì)；引進(jìn)已發(fā)展的概念和技術(shù)。采取西方方式的關(guān)鍵在于取其精華，去其糟粕。
99. The arrival of the so-called " Information Age " will undoubtedly have a profound influence on our lives . The task at hand center on using the technology for beneficial purposes , while at the same time preventing intrusions of privacy and use of the electronic highway for deceitful purposes .
所謂“信息時(shí)代”的來臨無疑將深刻地影響我們的生活。手頭的任務(wù)主要是利用技術(shù)達(dá)到有意的目的，同時(shí)，防止侵犯隱私或者出于欺騙的目的利用電子高速路。
100. No one can doubt that the reform and opening policies introduced in 1979 have had a profound impact on the lives of Chinese citizens . Changes resulting therefrom have not only impacted the economic system , but the social system as well .
沒有人能懷疑1979年推出的改革開放政策對(duì)中國公民的生活產(chǎn)生了深刻的影響。由此造成的變化不僅影響了經(jīng)濟(jì)體制，而且影響了社會(huì)體制。
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(chǎng)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(chǎng)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(zhēng)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(chǎng)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(chǎng)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(chǎng)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。