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對健康有益。
134. One man's treasure is another man's junk .
一個人的寶貝對于另一個人來說是垃圾。
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*時期沒有聽說過個人主義。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 .
過去社會的不公平正在被擴(kuò)大的社會覺悟迅速取代。
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 .
許多人聲稱世界上最發(fā)達(dá)的國家應(yīng)該對欠發(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)報道大量的科技成就，但是，最近的調(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)常遭到重新評價人類易犯錯誤的特點的非難。
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。
145. Generally speaking ， previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .
總的來說，以前議會中針對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 ？
對貧困的精確定義實際上是很難的。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，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。
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物種的滅絕會破壞食物鏈，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，而且我真心實意地同意一些觀點，但是，考慮到世界上二百余個國家在發(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)地堅持種族優(yōu)越性的錯誤觀點。然而，他們堅持這樣做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社會對立性。
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)揮出秀的東西。另一些人認(rèn)為它只是強(qiáng)迫一個人證明他/她比別人更優(yōu)秀。提倡者叫囂著支持其中的一個立場。我認(rèn)為前一個立場比后一個立場更恰當(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，而提出可以證實的事實能證明它的正確性。
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)利的人對反對力量的好戰(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問題在于他們完全不能考慮別人的觀點。
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。一個更愚蠢的錯誤是否認(rèn)在世界范圍內(nèi)開展廣泛的性教育項目的必要性。
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對健康有益。
134. One man's treasure is another man's junk .
一個人的寶貝對于另一個人來說是垃圾。
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*時期沒有聽說過個人主義。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 .
過去社會的不公平正在被擴(kuò)大的社會覺悟迅速取代。
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 .
許多人聲稱世界上最發(fā)達(dá)的國家應(yīng)該對欠發(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)報道大量的科技成就，但是，最近的調(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)常遭到重新評價人類易犯錯誤的特點的非難。
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。
145. Generally speaking ， previous parliamentary policy debates ignored the relevance of transparency .
總的來說，以前議會中針對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 ？
對貧困的精確定義實際上是很難的。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，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。
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物種的滅絕會破壞食物鏈，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，而且我真心實意地同意一些觀點，但是，考慮到世界上二百余個國家在發(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)地堅持種族優(yōu)越性的錯誤觀點。然而，他們堅持這樣做正揭示了某些人自卑的心理和社會對立性。
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)揮出秀的東西。另一些人認(rèn)為它只是強(qiáng)迫一個人證明他/她比別人更優(yōu)秀。提倡者叫囂著支持其中的一個立場。我認(rèn)為前一個立場比后一個立場更恰當(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，而提出可以證實的事實能證明它的正確性。
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)利的人對反對力量的好戰(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問題在于他們完全不能考慮別人的觀點。
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。一個更愚蠢的錯誤是否認(rèn)在世界范圍內(nèi)開展廣泛的性教育項目的必要性。