Sentences Flashcards
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近几年来目睹了X突飞猛进 （witness）
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Recent years have witnessed a spurt of progress in X
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将复杂工作交由计算机处理并非新鲜事，但最近人工智能的一个分支——机器学习突飞猛进，这使计算机能够处理很多之前无法处理的问题。
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Handing complicated tasks to computers is not new. But a recent spurt of progress in machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence (AI), has //enabled computers to tackle many problems// which were previously beyond them.
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迅速发展x3
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be roaring ahead. boom. burgeoning
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普通发展
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move ahead
5
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突飞猛进（frenetic）
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expand at a frenetic pace
=develop at an astounding pace
It has been expanding at a frenetic pace in China and around the world
6
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蒸蒸日上
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on a tear
7
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外卖可以让同一个网站的用户从附近不同的餐馆下单，它在全球各地迅速发展，而在中国，这一行业更是蒸蒸日上。
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Such services—which enable users of a single site to order food from a swathe of local restaurants—are expanding around the world. But in China the industry is on a tear.
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随着电子商务产业的蒸蒸日上，消费者能够以更低的价格买到更多的东西。
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With the e-commerce on a tear, consumers are able to buy more things at lower prices.
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迅速发展 （take off）
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take off
10
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起初，外卖在学生宿舍获得迅速发展，而现在年轻白领成了最大的市场。但是，外卖潮带来的一系列问题却引发了人们的担忧。
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Such businesses first began to take off in student dormitories. These days young office-workers are /by far/ the biggest market. But there is much /hand-wringing/ about the consequences of their popularity.
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随着互联网迅速发展，网恋不再罕见。
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As the internet takes off, online romance is no longer a rare occurrence.
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随着互联网迅速发展，网恋不再罕见。
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is no longer a rare o’ccurrence (怎么读)
13
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愈演愈烈
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gather pace / momentum
14
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企业势如破竹，重组整个行业——分类广告（克雷格列表网）、长途通话（Skype）、唱片店（iTunes）、研究型图书馆（谷歌）、当地商店（eBay）、出租车服务（优步）——而且有充足的理由认为，这一趋势会愈演愈烈。
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Companies have already come from nowhere to reorganise entire industries.
classified ads (Craigslist), long-distance calls (Skype), record stores (iTunes), research libraries (Google), local stores (eBay), taxi services (Uber)
and there is good reason to think that this trend will gather pace.
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并且有充足的理由认为
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There is good reason to think
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互联网产业正在迅速发展（momentum），低等工人面临的被IA替代的风险越来越大
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As the internet gathers pace/momentum, low-skilled workers are now facing ever greater (越来越) risks of being displaced by AI.
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经常参加体育活动能够提高人们的自信心，这不但对年轻人而且对老人很重要。
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Participating in sports frequently can boost people’s confidence
which is important not only to the youth but also to the elderly.
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教学的质量被认为是决定学生成绩的关键，因此，家长喜欢为孩子选择名校。
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The quality of teaching can make a huge difference to students’ academic performance
and therefore, parents prefer to choose prestigious schools for children.
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起到巨大的影响 difference
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can make a huge difference to
20
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家长和老师应该努力去减少孩子看电视的时间，从而保护孩子的视力并且鼓励他们做户外运动。
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Parents and teachers should make an effort to limit children’s screen time
thereby protecting children’s eyesight and encouraging them to do more out-door activities.
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努力去
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make an effort to
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经济下滑已经导致失业率上升，因为雇主打算减少开支而且拒绝雇用新员工。
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Economic slowdown has led to a climbing unemployment rate
because employers intend to cut overheads and refuse to recruit new employees.
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因为人们对开展新失业犹豫不决，而且很多大公司裁员。
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as people balk at starting up new businesses
and a number of giant companies downsize their workforce.
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经济的发展依赖（rely）于年轻的劳动者。
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A country’s economic development relies on a supply of young workers.
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工作任务多的人没空休整。
People with heavy workloads do not have adequate time to have a rest and recharge batteries.
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这样对他们的健康有害
which can be harmful to their fitness.
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在中国，许多学生都要在晚上自习，所以课外活动不得不给学习让路。
A large number of students in China have to do self-study at night, so extra-curricular activities have to give way to study.
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城市的发展已经威胁到历史遗迹，但是政府还无法决定保护还是毁坏这些建筑。
The development of cities has posed a threat to heritage sites,
but the government has no idea whether to protect or demolish these buildings.
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无法决定
have no idea to whether
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威胁到
pose a threat to
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网络能够丰富我们的生活，但是我们不应该忽视面对面交流，因为它对社会关系有直接影响。
The Internet can enrich our social lives,
but we should not ignore face-to-face communication,
because this has a direct impact on social relationships.
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直接影响
has a direct impact on
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一些公共服务很难收支平衡，需要政府资金。
Some public services have problems in breaking even and need government funds.
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当分析青少年犯罪的根本原因时，我们应该考虑社会和经济环境。
We need to consider the social and economic context
when analysing the root causes of juvenile delinquency.
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根本原因
root cause
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密集种植对野生植物有巨大影响，对物种多样性有巨大威胁。
Intensive farming has a great impact /on/ natural flora
and can pose a threat to bio-diversity.
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农业的可持续发展
sustainable development of agriculture.
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当地政府应该保证平等教育，这样能帮助穷学生解决学习不好的问题。
Local authorities should ensure equal access to education,
which can help tackle educational underachievement,
a problem found among disadvantaged children.
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接触不同的文化能够促进创新，这是企业或者国家的财富
Exposure to different cultures can encourage creativity,
which is an asset for enterprises or countries.
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接触
exposure to
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一些人认为政府重视社会福利，尤其是医疗服务，这会帮助阻止弱势群体无助地死去。
some people suggest that the government should give priority to welfare services,
especially the healthcare,
which helps stop the disadvantaged population dying needlessly.
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重视
give priority to
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教育可能决定了人们的职业前景，尤其是当人们打算在高科技产业找工作时。
Education may hold the key to one’s job prospect,
especially when people intend to find jobs in the hi-tech industry.
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hold the key to
决定了
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使用化石燃料会对环境造成//破坏//。
The use of fossil fuels can cause damage to the environment
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住宅楼由于其能最大限度地利用土地和空间，所以有助于解决城市的拥挤问题。
Apartment blocks, which make the most of land and space,
help solve overcrowding in cities.
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贫穷的人可以通过努力工作来提高社会地位，这看起来是一个辛苦但值得的过程。
People from disadvantaged backgrounds can improve their social status by working hard and this seems an arduous but rewarding process.
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家境不好
disadvantaged backgroud
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幸苦但值得的过程
it's an arduous but rewarding process
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因为全球化，人们需要和来自不同背景的人工作。
Because of globalisation, people need to work with those from diverse backgrounds.
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我们需要采取措施去解决一些//棘手//的问题。
We need to take action to solve some intractable problems.
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采取措施
take action to
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媒体通过大肆宣传受害者的伤痛去吸引观众，而忽视对这些观众的有害结果，比如将他们在公众面前曝光。
The media attracts public attention by sensationalising victims’ suffering,
while ignoring harmful consequences to these individuals,
such as their exposure to the public.
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吸引观众
attract public attention
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基因工程使人们能培育出抗旱的农作物品种，因此可以提高土地利用率。
Genetic engineering allows people to /nurture crop varieties/
that are resistant to drought，
thereby improving land productivity.
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经常做运动帮助人们//保持一个健康的心态//，让他们更容易应对压力。
Doing exercise regularly helps people maintain a healthy state of mind
and makes it easier for them to cope with stress.
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cope with
应对
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不健康的生活方式让人们处于生病的危险之中。
An unhealthy lifestyle may put people at risk of illness.
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使人处于sth危险
put people at risk of sth
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使人能够
allow people to
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政府资助可以鼓励更多的学生去学习研究生课程。
Government grants could encourage more students to take postgraduate courses.
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社区服务给犯人提供获得实用技能的机会，给他们好的起点当他们被释放后。
Community service provides offenders with opportunities to acquire transferable skills （实用技能） and gives them a flying start when they are released.
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好的起点
a flying start
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给谁机会
provide sb with opportunity
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法律应该将醉驾变成刑事犯罪。
Legislation should make drink driving a criminal offence.
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乡村地区对人们的健康有益，因为它给人们提供机会去远离现代生活的压力和噪音。
Rural areas are beneficial to people's health,
providing people with opportunities to escape pressure and noises of modern life.
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人口老龄化导致高级技术工人的短缺，这个问题已经促使国家提高了法定退休年龄。
The aging population leads to a shortage of highly skilled workers,
a problem which has prompted countries to raise the statutory retirement age.
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促使
prompt to
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政府应该给予城市基金去保护作为文化遗产一部分的历史建筑
Governments should offer some cities funds to preserve historic buildings, which are part of our cultural heritage.
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学校应该允许老师强制捣蛋的小孩离开教室。
Teachers should be permitted to use force to remove disruptive children from the classroom.
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农村失业问题的主要原因是缺少基础建设和政府资助，这个问题在某种程度可以通过城乡转移解决
The lack of infrastructure and government funding in rural areas is the main cause of unemployment,
which can be addressed partially by the rural-to-urban shift.
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某种程度山解决
addressed partially
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高层建筑有时候被认为是城市的眼中钉
High-rise buildings are sometimes regarded as eyesores of the city.
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政府应该支持对太空科技的投资因为这些科技的商业化会带来更多的商业机会，提高人们的生活水平。
The investment in space technology should be supported by the government
because the commercialization of such technology will bring more business opportunities and improve people's living standards.
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历史遗址因为它的历史重要性而被保存
Historic relics should be preserved for their historical significance.
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学校活动的设置要能让孩子体会到成就感和提升他们的幸福
Sports and other school activities can be designed to give children a sense of accomplishment and to promote their well-being.
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现在公司喜欢能够//打破常规//的员工。
Nowadays, companies prefer those employees who can break the mould.
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上下班的时间因为堵车变得更长了
Commuting time has been prolonged because of traffic congestion.
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学生们可以获得电脑技术，这些技术可以应用在他们的学习和工作中。
Students can acquire computer skills which can be applied in their studies as well as their working lives.
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大部分的//环境破坏//都可以归咎于人类的活动。
Most of environmental degradation is attributed to human activities.
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很多每天接触暴力内容的孩子/容易用/暴力，因为他们把暴力当作日常生活的一部分。
Many children are exposed to violent content every day and prone to act up,
because they treat it as a normal part of everyday life.
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家庭环境被认为是小孩成长最重要的影响。
Family environment is widely thought/believed to be the most important influence on children’s development.
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一直被认为
sth is widely thought/ believed to be
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随着越来越多的年轻人参加志愿者工作，社区的凝聚力（cohesion）会加强.
With an increasing number of young people participating in volunteer work,
community cohesion will be enhanced.
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移民有时候被认为是社会团结的一个威胁。
Immigrants are sometimes //recognised// as a threat to social cohesion.
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一个取得广泛共识的概念是没有高等教育的年轻人通常只能找低技术含量的工作，这也危害到他们的生活质量。
There is a widely held notion that young people without //tertiary education qualifications//
normally end up working in low-skilled jobs and this can compromise the quality of life.
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取得广泛共识的概念
There is a widely held notion that
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通常只能
normally end up doing
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影响生活质量
compromise the quality of life
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一些人反对//转基因//食品，因为他们认为这种食品的弊大于利
Some people disapprove of genetically modified food, as they believe that this type of food does more harm than good.
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利大于弊
does more harm than good
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反对
disapprove of
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旅游景点竭力满足游客的需要和品味
Tourist spots endeavor to cater for tourists' tastes and needs.
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在竞争激烈的社会中，有工作的人关心职业发展，很难实现工作和生活的平衡。
In a highly competitive society,
working adults usually focus on career advancement,
and have difficulty in achieving work-life balance.
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/审美观/是因文化而异的。
Perception of beauty differs from culture to culture.
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因为费用的下降，航空最近几十年发展得很快。
Because of low-cost carriers, the aviation industry has developed at an astounding pace over the past decades.
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动物实验有时候不能够检验出药物的不良副作用。
Animal experiments sometimes fail to detect the undesirable side effects of drugs.
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不能够
fail to
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非法捕杀导致某些动物的/灭亡/。
Some animals have died out because of illegal hunting
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电脑对人的交流能力的影响//随着年龄变化//，老师对电脑的用法有复杂的感情
The impact of computers on communication skills varies across ages
and teachers have mixed feelings on the usage of computers.
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有复杂的感情
have mixed feelings on
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很多女孩不愿意在男人为大多数的行业找工作，因为她们会面临在高职位升迁中的阻碍。
Numerous women are unwilling to find employment in a male-dominated world
because they can face barriers to top-level promotion.
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学校的主要功能是给下一代灌输知识。
The main function of schools is to impart knowledge to the next generation.
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虽然艺术不属于学校的主要课程，但是它们在课程大纲里值得拥有一席之地，因为这些科目能够给生活添色彩。
The arts are not among core subject areas at school
but deserve a place in the curriculum,
for these subjects add spice to life.
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为生活增添色彩
add spice to life
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因为不够明朗的经济前景（economic outlook），很多公司不可能招聘新的职员，因此一大堆的毕业生没法找到工作
Because of the uncertainty about the economic outlook,
many companies are unlikely to recruit new employers,
and a considerable number of graduates fail to find employment
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unlikely to
不大可能去
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中文翻译：空运可能比其他运输方式产生更多的温室气体
Air freight is likely to create more greenhouse gases than other //modes of transport//.
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在家遭受虐待或者忽视的孩子可能会有行为问题
The children who are exposed to abuse or neglect in the home are likely to have behavioural problems.
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人口的扩大是大量垃圾产生的原因，这些垃圾需要几十年才能降解。
Population expansion is the main reason for the huge accumulation of waste,
which can take decades to degrade.
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严厉的处罚是减少犯罪的有效方法，因为犯罪者害怕被抓而不太可能犯罪。
It is suggested that stiff punishment is an effective method to reduce crime,
as offenders are fearful of getting caught and less likely to commit crime
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害怕做某事
be fear of doing sth
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除非我们的现代生活方式有深远改变，否则我们的环境还是会很糟
Unless we make //profound changes// in modern lifestyles, our environment will remain in a //dire state//.
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因为失业率高升，大学生感到有压力去努力学习
Undergraduates feel under increasing pressure to study hard, because of the soaring unemployment rate.
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虽然政府促进平等，但是种族歧视仍然是一个严重问题
Racial discrimination remains a serious problem, although governments promote equality.
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仍旧是个严重的问题
sth remains a serious problem
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死记乘法表并不是提高算术能力的最好方式。
Learning the times table by rote is not the best way to improve numeracy.
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死记硬背
learn sth by rote
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贫穷国家的首要问题是满足人们基本生存需求，这是维持国家稳定一个有效方法。
The top priority for deprived countries is to satisfy citizens' basic needs,
and by doing this,
governments can //sustain// social stability.
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贫穷国家的首要问题
the top priority for deprived country is
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基因食物对健康的影响仍然未知，所以清楚的食物标签被强烈提倡。
The health effect of GE food remains unclear, so clear food labeling is strongly advocated.
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网络购物对于很多人已经成为生活中的很普通的一部分。
Online shopping has become a normal part of people’s everyday life.
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在一个消费社会里，人们不再满足生活必需品（bare necessities）。
in the consumer society, bare necessities are not able to satisfy people’s needs.
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人们不健康的生活方式是他们倾向于依赖科技的结果，尽管事实上科技让他们的生活更加方便，给他们的生活带来很大提高
People’s unhealthy lifestyle is the result of their tendency to rely heavily on technology,
despite the fact that technology has made their lives convenient and improved their lives significantly.
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贫穷是社区犯罪上升的原因。
Poverty is responsible for the //crime wave// in many communities.
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电子汽车的发明是我们维护环境所做努力的其中一部分，因为这些汽车比传统汽车产生较少的废气。
The invention of electric vehicles is part of our effort to sustain the environment
because these vehicles create less //exhaust fumes// than //conventional cars//.
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送贵重礼物是一种中国传统，当收到或者送便宜礼物的时候许多人觉得//没面子//。
Exchanging lavish gifts is a tradition in China
and many people feel //they lose face// when giving or receiving inexpensive gifts.
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除非当地政府减少城市扩张对植物的影响，否则在未来几十年里我们会发现保护物种多样性很困难。
Unless local authorities reduce the impact of city expansion on vegetation,
we will find it difficult to preserve biodiversity in the coming decades.
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未来
in the coming decades
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随着年龄的增加，人们发现保持与亲人和朋友的联系变得困难，因为他们被工作和其他任务占据。
With age, people find it difficult to maintain contact with family and friends,
as they are occupied with work and other commitments.
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同意免费大学教育的人们认为该措施会使那些家境不好的学生有同等上大学的机会。
People who agree with free university education believe that
this practice makes it possible for students from //less well-off backgrounds// to have //equal access to tertiary education//.
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from disadvantaged background=
less well-off background
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这个措施能使
this practice will make it possible for
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很多人觉得有必要赶时尚；否则的话，他们相信自己过时了。
Many people consider it necessary to //follow fashion//;
otherwise, they believe they are behind the times.
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经费削减让很多年轻人很难接受大学教育。
//Budget cuts// make it difficult for many young people to receive a //college education//.
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有时候，虽然很难去评估人类行为的环境代价，但是应该颁布法律以限制这些行为。
Sometimes, although it is difficult to evaluate the //environmental cost// of human activities,
it is necessary to //enact laws// to //restrict some behaviours//.
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颁布法律，限制行为
enact laws to restrict some behaviors
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在大城市有一些贫困的社区。
There are some //economically deprived communities// in large cities.
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落后于其他学生
be left behind other students
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很花钱x3
cost a fortune/ are costly/ highly priced
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他们任然经济不独立。依靠父母
they are mostly financially dependent on their parents
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让他们负债累累
leave them in dept
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年轻人x3
the young generation/ the youth/ youngsters
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有一些信条如今仍然有效
Some of the values still count nowadays
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比如，中国的传统文化很看重爱国爱家
For instance, Chinese traditional culture /always pay tribute to// patriotism and love for family
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年轻人应该自己做出决定
Young people should have their own judgement
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使他们做好对于未来的准备
prepare them well for their future life
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be more competitive=
sharpen their competitive edge
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面试者的文凭
(job seekers) candidate's degree
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进入有名的大学x2
access to prestigious/ top-notch university
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这些学习履历将会使毕业生获得职招的兴趣，并且名校的文凭就是好工作的敲门砖
such learning experience will have graduates to //win employers' favor//
and a diploma in a famous university can //serve as the passport to a// well-paid jobs
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如果你可以窃听Joe此时的内心想法，你会得知另一番场景
if you could eavesdrop on Joe’s thoughts, you’d get a very different picture
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面面相觑
look from face to face
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担忧其实就是一些想法和画面我们感知到的提醒我们有关未知未来可能的坏事。 没人知道未来会怎样，但是恐惧假装自己知道
Worries are simply thoughts and images we experience that suggest something bad about the future.
Nobody knows the future, but worries pretend that they do
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worry是派对上不请自来的人
Worries come uninvited, like party crashers.
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按照能力分班和学生的成绩没有明显的联系
There is no clear link between //grouping students by ability// and their //levels of attainment.//
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两者之间无联系
There is no clear link between
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我们应该认识到体育课的重要性，因为它可以促进学生的身心健康，增强他们的自信心。
We should recognise the importance of the PE class,
as it //improves students' physical conditions// and boosts their confidence.
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尽管学术表现被高度重视，但我们不应该忽视学生的身体健康的重要性。
While academic performance is highly valued ,
we should not lose sight of the importance of students' physical condition.
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忽视sth的重要性
lose sight of the importance
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竞争激烈，一些城市处于弱势，因为缺少资源，比如：天然气和化石燃料。
The competition is intense and //some countries are at a disadvantage//
because of the lack of resources such as natural gas and fossil fuels.
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在发展中国家开设新的分公司可以降低生产成本,产生巨大的利润
//Opening new branches// in developing countries can reduce the cost of production and generate huge profit
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生活方式的轻微变化也能够产生巨大的变化，并且可以减少我们日常活动对环境的影响。
Small lifestyle changes can make a huge difference
and can reduce the //environmental impact of our daily activities.//
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因为没有实习机会，对他们来说提升工作技能是很难的
It is difficult for them to improve job skills because there are no //work placements//.
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大学生没办法赚到钱即使他们获得文凭。
University students cannot earn money //even though// they have gained qualifications.
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因为竞争是激烈和技术的迅速发展，现在经营一家公司是一个艰巨（daunting）的任务。
Running an organisation in today’s world can be a daunting task,
because //competition is stiff// and technology is developing rapidly.
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事实是，一些工作已经被砍掉，因为机械化的原因。
The fact is that //some jobs have been made redundant// because of mechanisation
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确实如此，现在很多人选择走向环保和减少能源的使用。
It is true that many people today// have chosen to go green// and //cut down on the use of energy.//
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判刑对年轻人是有伤害，因为这么一个事实：犯罪的记录会给他们职业留下阴影。
A /prison sentence/ can be damaging to young people, due to the fact that the criminal record can /cast a long shadow/ on their career.
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我相信快餐广告和肥胖的普遍有直接的联系。
I believe that there is a direct link between fast food advertisements and rising levels of obesity.
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政府的资金也可以用于污染清理工作，这可以创造一个舒适的环境。
Money can be used for //clean-up operation//, which can help create a pleasant environment.
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很必要加强管制一些广告，这些广告鼓励消费者买一些自己不需要的东西。
It is necessary to censor some advertisements which encourage people to buy more than they need.
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这会有助于提高空气质量，这也降低了一些健康问题的风险，比如呼吸道疾病。
This can help to improve air quality,
which can also //reduce the risk of suffering health problems// such as respiratory diseases.
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当局应该控制这些夸张报道社会问题的新闻。
Authorities should censor those news reports which //give an exaggerated account of some social problems//.
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媒体喜欢报道暴力犯罪，因为可以吸引观众。
The media prefer to report violent crimes, which can help attract viewers.
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这就是为什么文员（clerical workers）如今经常有健康的问题。
It is the reason why clerical workers always suffer from healthy problems today.
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许多员工愿意在那些可以获得晋升机会(promotional opportunities)的公司工作。
Many employees prefer to work in companies where they can gain promotional opportunities.
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很多年轻人选择在英文国家（English-speaking countries）学习，在那里，他们可以在世界著名的大学学习。
Many young people have chosen to study in English-speaking countries,
where they can study at some world famous universities.
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学生越来越依赖网络
Students are becoming more and more reliant on the internet
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互联网虽然方便，但有很多负面影响，应限制其用于教育目的
while the internet is convenient, it has many negative effects
and //its use for educational purpose// should be restricted
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如今，互联网在世界各地的教育中得到广泛应用。
Nowadays, the Internet is used widely in education around the world.
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互联网有利于教学和学习，因为有很多可用的信息。
Internet is beneficial for teaching and learning because there is so much information available.
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我认为互联网的使用在某些方面应该受到限制，但它仍然是一种有价值的教育工具。
I believe that use of the Internet should be limited in some ways, but it is still a valuable educational tool.
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网络广泛应用于工作场所和人们的日常生活
Internet is widely used in the workplace and people's everyday lives
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如今，最新的信息可以在 Internet 上找到，而不是在很快就会过时的书籍中找到。
Nowadays the most up-to-date information can be found on the Internet, rather than in books which can become out of date very quickly.
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培养独立研究能力
develop the independent research skill
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然而，互联网有一些消极的方面
However, the internet has some negative aspects
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并非所有网站都是可靠的或包含准确信息。
学生需要学习如何评估和检查他们在互联网上找到的材料。
not all websites are reliable or contain accurate information.
Students need to learn how to evaluate and check the material they find on the Internet.
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如果學生只是簡單地從互聯網上複製信息或材料而不理解或分析它，他們將無法完全學習。
If students simply copy information or material from the Internet without understanding or analysing it, they will not learn it fully.
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教育來自許多地方，而不僅僅是正規學校教育
Education comes from many places, not just formal schooling
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校內教育為未來的成就和更廣泛的成功奠定基礎
Education within school lays the foundations for future achievement and wider success
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首先，在學校獲得的正式資格往往是某些職業和工作的切入點。
Firstly, formal qualifications which are earned at school are often the entry points to certain careers and jobs.
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學校是一個很好的社交工具，因為學生需要處理許多不同層面的關係，例如與教師和學校的朋友的關係，他們還需要處理對幸福的威脅，如欺淩或工作量。
School is a //good socialisation tool// because a student needs to deal with relationships on many different levels, for example with teachers and school friends,
and they also need to deal with //threats to happiness// such as bullying or workloads.
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學校也為你家庭以外的人際關係做好準備，這是生活的一個重要方面。
school also prepares you for relationships outside your family, which is an important aspect of life.
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這是因為正規教育給你資格和社交，家庭不能提供。
This is because formal education gives you qualifications and socialisation that //the family cannot offer//.
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我从不厌倦演讲，如果演讲旨在提高技能，我很乐意接受。
I am never bored with speeches and if that aimed at improving skills, I gladly accept that.
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智能手机十年前还是少数特权群体的专属，而如今变成了学生们的日常工具。
Smartphones //have gone from a rarity reserved for a privileged few// a decade ago to an //everyday luxury available// to school boys.
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中国电子支付不断发展，中国银行表示，现金支付依然存在。
As China goes increasingly cashless, PBOC says cash payment is still alive.
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中国通常被视为第一个完全实现电子支付的国家
China is often seen as the first nation to move towards a completely cashless society.
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互联网改变了人们工作和交流的方式。它颠覆了从娱乐到零售的各个行业。但它最深远的影响很可能是大多数人做出的最大决定——选择配偶。
THE internet has //transformed the way people work and communicate// //it has upended industries//, from entertainment to retailing. But its most profound effect may be on the biggest decision that most people make—choosing a mate.
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中国自诩拥有5000年的烹饪传统，但在快餐领域，西式快餐店独占鳌头。
China may boast a 5,000-year-old culinary tradition, but when it comes to fast food, Western-style outlets rule.
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美国可能自诩拥有世界最发达的航空产业，但在高铁方面，中国傲视群雄。
America may boast the world's most advanced aviation industry, but when it comes to high-speed rail, China rules.
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X饱受热议
X has become the most talked-about topic
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去年末，字节跳动——一家热议的中国科技公司，似乎把世界踩在了脚下/似乎获得了巨大的成功。
At the end of last year Bytedance, one of China’s most talked-about technology firms, seemed to have the world at its feet.
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月初(2017年4月)之前，没有人听说过“雄安”。但今天，它成了中国最受热议的地方。
UNTIL the start of this month, no one had ever heard of Xiongan. Today, it is the most talked-about place in China.
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近几年，随着科技的快速发展，人工智能成为人们热议的话题。
In recent years, a spurt of progress in technology made it possible that AI became the most talked-about topic //among the public//.
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但是，他们的信念开始动摇了
however, those beliefs start to waver a bit.
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过去几年，环保这一话题成为新闻媒体的焦点。
The past few years have seen the topic of ... rush into the forefront of the news and other media
The past few years have seen the topic of environmental protection rush into the forefront of the news and other media.
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因此，忽略语言重要性的机会更少。
Hence, there are fewer chances to ignore the importance of the language
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我住在美国的地区到处都是说西班牙语的人。
the region where I live in the USA is filled with people who speak Spanish.
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我们在生活的方方面面都需要英语
We need English in every sphere of our life
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这种语言的必要性超乎想象
the necessity of this language is beyond imagination
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因此，忽略语言重要性的机会更少。
Hence, there are fewer chances to ignore the importance of the language
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对语言的掌握是让自己熟悉全球人民的必要条件
having the command over the language //is a must to make oneself familiar// with the global people
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高等教育书籍是用英语编写的，课程也总是用英语进行
the higher education //books are composed in English// and the //classes are always held in English// too
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这对我来说只是一个尴尬的情况
This is just an embarrassing situation for me
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与国外客户和经销商的沟通
communication with foreign clients and dealers
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在办公室的交谈，在课堂上的回应，
regular conversation in office, responding in classes,
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还有许多其他无法用语言描述的目的
many other purposes that could not be described into words
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我想学习语言，尤其是口语部分
I want to learn the language, particularly the spoken part
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当我开始说英语时，中国的音调阻碍了我的自然流畅
Chinese-tones block my natural flow when I start speaking English
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当地经济效益值得旅游旺季的人满为患，物价飞涨
the local economic benefits are worth the overcrowding and hiked prices of the tourist season
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依赖旅游业作为年收入的主要来源存在环境和社会成本以及其他风险
there are environmental and social costs and other risks of relying on tourism as a major source of annual income
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导致污染和垃圾
leading to pollution and litter
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总体而言，对于拥有自然美景或历史名胜古迹的国家而言，旅游业可以成为良好的收入来源
Overall, tourism //can be a good source of income// for countries //blessed with natural beauty// or //sites of historical interest//
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政府必须确保当地企业的愿望不会置于当地社区的需求之前，并将旅游业产生的任何收入再投资于该地区以保护当地环境。
Governments must ensure that the wishes of local businesses //are not put before// the needs of the local community
and that any revenue generated by tourism is reinvested in the area to protect the local environment.
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最近，我们城镇中动物园的存在受到了很多质疑
The presence of zoos in our cities and towns has been questioned a lot recently
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许多人认为将动物从自然环境中带出笼子是错误的
Many people believe it is wrong to take animals out of their natural environment and put them into cages
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他们认为这是残忍的，只是为了吸引游客和赚钱
They believe that this is cruel and is only done to attract visitors and make money.
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这些为动物提供了更多的空间，它们提供了一个更类似于动物自然家园的栖息地。
These provide more space for animals to wander around
and they provide a habitat which is more similar to animals’ natural homes.
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多年来，音乐发生了巨大的变化，新的音乐类型不断出现。
Music has changed dramatically over the years and new types of music are constantly appearing.
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很多人//觉得现在流行的风格//，//比如//说唱，只是噪音，不能算是真正的音乐
Many people //feel that current popular styles//, //such as// rap, are just noise and cannot be considered as real music
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首先，许多人，//尤其是老一辈的人//，认为现代类型的音乐弊大于利。
Firstly, many people, //especially those from older generations//, feel that modern types of music can be more harmful than positive.
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他们会说现代音乐太简单了，歌词有潜在的危险
They will say modern music is too simplistic and the song lyrics are potentially dangerous.
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他们认为说唱和嘻哈经常包含危险的元素，例如帮派暴力或表达反社会观点。
They believe that rap and hip-hop often deal with dangerous issues such as gang violence or express antisocial views.
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普遍认为这对听这些歌曲的年轻人有害
It is a common opinion that this can be damaging for young people who listen to these songs
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你无法控制人们的品味或意见。
you cannot control people’s tastes or opinions.
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尤其对年轻人来说，流行音乐是身份认同的一个重要方面，
| 与同龄人分享对音乐的兴趣会带来稳定感和归属感
For young people especially, popular music is an important aspect of identity,
sharing an interest in music with their peers brings a sense of stability and belonging.
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相反，我们应该鼓励新的音乐风格，因为//所有音乐都增加了我们文化的财富//
instead, we should encourage new styles of music as //all music adds to the wealth of our culture//
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新技术，//特别是=尤其是互联网，//无疑对商品和服务的买卖方式产生了重大影响。
New technologies, // and in particular=especially the Internet, //are undoubtedly having a major impact// on the way goods and services are bought and sold.
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在许多国家，在线购买产品已成为一种主流活动。
In many countries, buying products online //has become a mainstream activity.//
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第一个主要原因是因为网上购物的发展意味着个人可用商品的市场呈指数级增长。
The first main reason is that the development of online shopping //has meant that// the market for //goods available to the individual// has grown exponentially.
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the list is endless
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曾经只为生活在拥有各种各样商店的大都市的人们提供的产品现在可以为生活在当地设施很少的小城镇的人们购买。
Products that were //once only available// to //those who lived in large cosmopolitan cities with a wide variety of shops//
can now be bought by //those living in small towns with few local amenities//.(生活福利措施)
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另一个重要的原因是买方可以对过程有更多的控制。
Another significant reason is that the buyer can have more control over the process.
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//价格比较网站//更容易找到便宜货。
//Price comparison websites// make it easier to find bargains.
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频繁跳槽已成为年轻工人的普 遍 做 法
Frequent //Job-hopping// has become a //common practice for young workers//
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这种现象背后有多种原因，我坚信它对员工和企业弊大于利。
There are multiple reasons behind this phenomenon and I strongly believe that it does more harm to employees and businesses than good.
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此外，公司如今使用更好的福利来吸引新鲜血液
In addition, organization's use better welfare to attract fresh blood to their companies in these days
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因此，//主动和被动的原因//都促使年轻一代在较短的时间内频繁地换工作
Therefore, //the active and passive reasons// all drive the young generation to change their jobs frequently in a relatively short period
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NO FUCKING🧟♂️ "HAVE GREATER DISADVANTAGES"
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However, the pitfall for frequent job-changing also stands out.
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Hence
Thus
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总之，最近的新技术发展可能会//推动年轻员工//改变工作
In conclusion, recent new technological development may //propel young employees to// change their job
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然而，适应新环境的时间//给工人和组织带来了更多的麻烦。
However, the time for adapting to new environment //cause more trouble to// both the workers and organizations.
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可以在白天或晚上的任何时间进行购物。
Shopping can be done at any time of the day or night.
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由于在大市场内进行交易涉及更大的竞争，卖家可能不得不提高其产品的质量。
Because of the greater competition //involved in// trading within a large market, sellers may have to improve the quality of their products.
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简而言之，经验表明，网上购物已经改变成有利于消费者的力量平衡。
In short, experience suggests that online shopping has shifted the balance of power in favour of the consumer.
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消费者将有更多的机会获得信息，并更好地控制他们的购物方式。
consumer will have greater access to information and more control over how they shop.
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人们通常将退休视为放松和释放工作压力的时间。
People often //see retirement as a time for// relaxation and letting go of the stresses of working life.
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然而，许多达到退休年龄的人比以往任何时候都更有兴趣为社区做出积极贡献。
However, many who //reach retirement age// are //more interested than ever in// //contributing actively to their communities.//
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邀请当地退休人员到学校与孩子们交谈有助于保持过去和现在之间的重要联系。
Inviting //local retired// people into schools to speak to children can help to //maintain a vital link between past and present//.
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参与学校活动是向社区提供老年人拥有的生活经验的方式之一。
//Becoming involved in schools// is one of the ways in which the life experience of the elderly //can be made available// to the community.
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邀请年长员工继续从事兼职工作。
inviting older employees to //remain in work part-time//.
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社会可以从中受益的另一种方式
Another way in which society can benefit from
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violence (2)
anti-social behaviour
| aggressive behaviour
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一些人认为这与人们在电视和电影中接触暴力场景有关，
而另一些人则指出，社会中存在更广泛的问题，例如失业、住房条件差和教育，是反社会行为的根源。
Some argue that it is connected to people's exposure //to// violent scenes on television and in films,
whilst others //point to wider problems in society// such as unemployment, poor housing and education //as the root of// anti-social behaviour.
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很难不担心
it is hard not to be concerned
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儿童通过模仿成人行为来学习，
因此，如果他们选择的模特是暴力的，那么他们自己很可能也是暴力的。
//children learn through emulating adult behaviour,
so if the models they choose are violent then it is highly likely that they may be violent themselves.
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此外，媒体对暴力的描绘方式往往被风格化，导致暴力被视为有吸引力。
Furthermore, //the way violence is portrayed in the media// is often stylized //resulting in// violence //being seen as// attractive.
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最后，媒体变得越来越全球化，这意味着全世界都可以看到节目或电影中的暴力内容。
Finally, //the media has become increasingly globalized// which means that violence in programmes or films can be viewed all over the world.
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……一段时间以来一直令人担忧。
...has been a cause of concern for some time.
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这样的电影让暴力显得有趣、令人兴奋，甚至可以被复制。
Such films /make violence appear/ entertaining, exciting and even something to be copied.
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喜欢此类电影的人最终不再将暴力与任何实际后果联系起来。
those who enjoy such films eventually stop associating the violence with any real consequences.
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因此，他们不再认真对待暴力或对受害者有任何同情。
They //therefore no longer take violence seriously// or have any sympathy with the victims.
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另一个令人担忧的趋势是，在这些电影中，英雄被展示为值得钦佩的人，即使他们是非常暴力的角色。这导致易受影响的人相信他们可以通过复制这种攻击性行为来获得尊重和钦佩
//another worrying trend is that// in these films the heroes are shown as people to be admired,
even though they are very violent characters.
This leads //impressionable易受影响的 people to believe that they can gain respect and admiration by copying this aggressive behaviour,
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解决这些问题需要的是明确的行动。
//What is needed to combat these problems// is //definite action.//
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政府一方面要规范电影业
The government should regulate the film industry on the one hand
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有些人认为电子游戏是无害的乐趣
Some people regard video games as harmless fun
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用户或游戏玩家被传送到虚拟世界，这些虚拟世界通常比现实生活中的消遣更令人兴奋和引人入胜。
Users, or gamers, are transported into virtual worlds which are often more exciting and engaging than real-life pastimes.
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我认为这些好处被缺点抵消了
I would argue that these benefits are outweighed by the drawbacks
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游戏很容易让人上瘾，因为用户会不断获得分数、新目标和频繁的奖励，让他们继续玩游戏。
Gaming can be highly addictive because users are constantly given scores, new targets and frequent rewards to keep them playing.
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现在，许多孩子每天花费数小时试图通过游戏的级别或获得比他们的朋友更高的分数。
Many children now spend hours each day trying to progress through the levels of a game or to get a higher score than their friends.
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这种类型的成瘾可能会产生从睡眠不足到在学校出现问题的消极影响，当家庭作业在计算机或控制台上牺牲几个小时时。
This type of addiction can have effects //ranging from lack of sleep to problems at school//, when homework is sacrificed for a few more hours on the computer or console.
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近年来肥胖症的增加也与久坐不动的生活方式和经常伴随游戏成瘾的缺乏锻炼有关。
The rise in obesity in recent years //has also been linked in part to //the sedentary久坐不动 lifestyle and lack of exercise that often accompany gaming addiction.
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由于生活在现代消费社会，青少年接触到的产品比前几代人更多。
teenagers are exposed to more products than earlier generations as a result of living in a modern consumer society.
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青少年感到获得这些物品的压力。
teenagers feel pressure to acquire these items.
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父母压力、考试和家庭作业都被报告为导致压力增加
Parental pressure, examinations and homework are all reported as causing increased levels of strain.
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学校的压力比以前更大
pressures at school are stronger than before
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尽管生活水平不断提高，但许多人认为年轻人比老一辈人承受的压力更大
Despite a //continuing improvement in standard of living//, many people believe that young people //suffer more stress/// than older generations
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由于生活在现代消费社会，青少年接触到的产品比前几代人更多
teenagers are //exposed to more products// than //earlier generations// as a result of living in a modern consumer society.
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此外，面向青年的广告让他们了解数字音乐格式和手机等最新技术
In addition, //youth-oriented advertising// //gives them an awareness// of the latest technology such as digital music formats and mobile phones
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青少年感到获得这些物品的压力
teenagers feel pressure to acquire these items
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青少年必须//成功完成学业//这样他们才能竞争最好的工作
teenagers must //succeed in their studies// so they can compete for the best jobs
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父母压力
Parental pressure
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任何平衡的观点都必须考虑到这些因素
any balanced views must take into account these factors
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消费主义和学业压力是当今青少年压力的重要原因。
//Consumerism// and //academic pressures// are powerful causes of stress on today's teenagers.
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我们都需要闲暇时间来从工作和日常生活的压力中恢复过来。
we all need leisure time to //recover from the stresses// of work and everyday life.
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我更喜欢在这段时间"活跃"一点，因为我认为这种方式更适合我
I prefer to be active during this time, as I think this suits me better
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我们用闲暇时间做什么取决于我们自己，没有人可以说任何特定的活动都是最好的。
what we do with our leisure time is up to us and no one can say that any particular activity is the best.
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//有体力工作的人可以选择活动//比如阅读和看电影
People who have //physically demanding jobs may choose activities// like reading and watching movies
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5km 跑
a five-kilometre run
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其他人则从事非常“久坐不动的工作”。例如，计算机分析师可能会//整天坐在电脑屏幕前//。
Other people do very ‘sedentary jobs. Computer analysts, for example, may //spend all day sitting in front of a computer screen//.
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在工作日结束时，他们可能热衷于通过游泳或去健身房来伸展四肢并改善健康状况
At the end of the //working day//, they may be keen to stretch their limbs and improve their health by swimming or going to the gym
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休闲追求的选择
choice of leisure pursuit
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在室内工作的人通常更喜欢户外爱好，而对于在户外工作的人来说，情况可能正好相反。
People who work indoors often prefer outdoor hobbies, whereas for people who work outdoors, the reverse may be true.
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我自己是一名学生，这涉及很多 // 坐在讲座中 //，所以我需要 // 之后到新鲜空气中去 //。
I am a student myself and this involves a lot of //sitting in lectures//, so I need to //get out into the fresh air afterwards//.
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重要的是人们需要通过选择最适合他们的方式来保持健康。
the important thing is that people need to stay healthy by choosing what is best for them.
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许多人害怕......因为使用它会带来危险。
many people are afraid of ... because of the dangers associated with its use.
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虽然确实... //对生命构成最大威胁//，但将....//用于和平目的//也//会带来一些严重的风险。//
although it is true that... //pose the greatest threat// to life, the use of ....//for peaceful purposes// also //carries some serious risks.//
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核电站为许多工业化国家提供了重要的廉价电力来源
Nuclear power stations provide an important source of cheap power for many //industrialised nations//
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辐射可以应用于身体以烧掉//癌细胞//
Radiation can be applied to the body to burn away //cancerous cells//
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辐射的应用几乎总是痛苦的，并不总是成功的。
the application of radiation is //almost always painful// and //not always successful.//
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//青少年吸毒//是当今许多文化中的一个严重问题。
//Youth drug abuse// is a serious problem nowadays in many cultures.
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某些社会学家指责//他们的长辈树立的坏榜样。//
certain sociologists blame the bad examples //set by their elders.//
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//过度饮酒和吸烟的父母//实际上是在告诉他们的孩子，//用药物滥用他们的身体是可以接受的。//
Parents //who drink and smoke to excess// are, in effect, telling their children that it is acceptable to //abuse their bodies with drugs.//
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电视和电影中显示的吸毒只能//混淆在学校也被教导//吸毒是错误的孩子。
drug use shown on television and in films can only //confuse children who are also taught at school that// drug abuse is wrong.
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//为了竞争工作，年轻人在学校表现良好的压力是导致问题的一个可能原因。
//The pressure on young people to perform well at school// in order to compete for jobs is a possible cause of the problem.
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许多人认为他们无法//辜负父母的期望//，并感到//无望//。
Many believe they cannot //live up to their parents' expectations//, and feel a sense of //hopelessness//.
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此外，毒品的广泛供应意味着青少年面临着尝试的诱惑。
Also, //the widespread availability of drugs// means teenagers are //faced with the temptation// to experiment.
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毒品被用来表达对他们在社会中面临的压力的不满。
Drugs are //used as a means of expressing dissatisfaction// with the pressures they face in society.
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很多年轻人的才华被浪费了
Many young people's talents are wasted
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社会的代价是巨大的，大量的资金被用于对毒贩定罪和教育计划。
//The cost to society is great,// and enormous amounts of money are spent on //convicting drug dealers// and on education programmes.
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教育年轻人吸毒的危险，并采取措施减轻他们面临的竞争压力。
//educate young people about// the dangers of drug use, and to //take steps// to reduce the pressure of competition //placed upon them//.
