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)然地認為一種植物或動物的滅絕產(chǎn)生的后果很小。然而，仔細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遠好于西藥。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 .
有些人認為競爭促使人們發(fā)揮出比較優(yōu)秀的東西。另一些人認為它只是強迫一個人證明他/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比較大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在世界范圍內(nèi)開展廣泛的性教育項目的必要性。

171. There is absolutely no reason for us to believe that a brighter future for the world is an impossibility .
我們絲毫沒有理由相信，世界不可能會有一個更光明的未來。

172. Meteorologists offer computer models leaving little doubt that this year's El Nino phenomenon has disappeared .
氣象學(xué)家提供計算機模型，充分證明今年的厄爾尼諾現(xiàn)象已經(jīng)消失了。

173. Facts prove the unjustifiability of claims that China will be unable to feed itself by the year 2020 .
事實證明：斷言中國到2020年將不可能養(yǎng)活自己是不合道理的。

174. Previous explanations of the rising divorce rate in China are simply untenable . The fact is that many marriages were simply based on convenience and wives are no longer willing to accept the abusive domineering attitudes of husbands .
以前對中國離婚率升高的解釋是完全站不住腳的。事實是許多婚姻僅僅建立在便利的基礎(chǔ)上，而且妻子不再愿意接受丈夫作威作福的態(tài)度。

175. Claim that entering the Chinese market offers foreign companies an immediate road to profits are grossly misstated and have been proven wrong time and again . The key to entering China rests with the phraseology " vast potential market " , and how long one is willing to wait for returns .
聲稱進入中國市場會給外國公司帶來立即獲利的途徑是非常錯誤的，事實已經(jīng)一次次地證明了這一點。進入中國的關(guān)鍵在于“廣闊的潛在市場”這一說法以及為了回報愿意等待多久。

176. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits , but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家長把好的學(xué)習(xí)習(xí)慣強加給孩子沒有錯，但是，他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發(fā)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(xiàn)代科學(xué)技術(shù)將繼續(xù)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(xiàn)代醫(yī)學(xué)的奇跡是可以理解的。很有可能我們相信科學(xué)家能夠找到延長生命的關(guān)鍵也是有根據(jù)的。但是，考慮到已經(jīng)非常龐大的世界人口和預(yù)計的未來的增長，延長生命是否明智仍有疑問。

179. It is one thing to support euthanasia , but quite another to offer any justification for genocide .
支持安樂死是一回事，為種族滅絕提供正當(dāng)?shù)睦碛墒橇硪换厥隆?/p>

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 .
人類有可能比較終登陸火星。

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(jù)是萬無一失的。

186. It seems almost certain that China will achieve this year's economic growth targets .
中國將完成今年經(jīng)濟增長的目標(biāo)似乎是毫無疑問的。

187. Reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
達到今年的增長目標(biāo)幾乎是必然的。

188. The urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental problems of population growth .
情況的緊迫性使我們有必要重申人口增長的重大問題。

189. A recent study revealed the surprising fact that many students pass examinations by relying on nothing more than rote memorization . It is horrifying to think that students graduate without a thorough understanding of the subject matter .
比較近的一項研究顯示了一個令人驚訝的事實：許多學(xué)生僅僅依靠死記硬背通過考試。想到學(xué)生對主題沒有透徹地理解就畢業(yè)了是令人震驚的。

190. Needless to say , advertising sells products . Where would we be without it ? Shelves would be empty , consumers would have few choices and products information would disappear .
毋庸諱言，廣告推銷產(chǎn)品。沒有它，情況將會怎樣？貨架將空空如也，消費者的選擇將減少，產(chǎn)品的信息將消失。

191. The plain truth is that people are most often self-centered .
明顯的事實是人經(jīng)常是以自我為中心的。

192. There's little wonder why young people often find it difficult to find an appropriate role model . No wonder they drink , smoke , fright , carouse and otherwise engage in inappropriate social behavior .
年輕人發(fā)現(xiàn)很難找到合適的榜樣并不奇怪。難怪他們喝酒、抽煙、打架、狂歡作樂或者做出不當(dāng)?shù)纳鐣�舉動。

193. It should come as no surprise to learn that many abused children become abusers later in life .
發(fā)現(xiàn)很多受虐待的兒童后來虐待別人不應(yīng)該感到奇怪。

194. There is probably a great deal of truth in the assertion that unecrupulous brokers are salivating at the thought of unsophisticated investors entering the securities market .
斷言不道德的經(jīng)紀人想到?jīng)]有經(jīng)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(chǎn)生了新一代“小皇帝”，但事實是責(zé)任在于“閑了棍子，慣了孩子”的家長，而不是孩子自己。

196. There's little justification for objections to sex education . In fact , even a minimal introduction to consequences of sexual interaction ( the bird's and bee's ) might have dramatically changed the lives of many people .
反對性教育幾乎是沒有道理的。實際上，比較小限度的介紹性行為的后果（鳥和蜜蜂的）可能戲劇性地改變許多人的生活。

197. We can safely say that the world continues to turn and things have changed dramatically , but we can never claim the world is a safer place .
我們可以穩(wěn)妥地說世界在繼續(xù)傳動，情況發(fā)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，但比較重要的事不是說，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(jié)就能征服。這不是說征服是目的，而是說團結(jié)一致的努力會產(chǎn)生積極的結(jié)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。

201. It doesn't follow that one should abandon a workable plan simply because of minor setbacks . So doing would quite frankly be foolish .
一個人不能因為幾個小挫折就放棄一個可行的計劃。這樣做的確很愚蠢。

202. One corrupt politician does not suggest that all politicians are bad . Any such presumption is totally misguided .
有一個腐敗的政府官員不能說明所有的政府官員都是壞的。這樣的假設(shè)完全是被誤導(dǎo)的。

203. Don't get the idea that money grows on trees , or that there's such a thing as a free ride .
不要以為錢長在樹上，也不要以為有免費的午餐。

204. Along with interest in music comes a greater awareness of culture .
伴隨著對音樂的興趣的是對文化更清晰的認識。

205. It's not that I don't want to be rich and famous . Obviously I do , but just haven't as yet found the way to get there .
并不是我不想致富成名。我當(dāng)然想，但是還沒有找到致富成名的途徑。

206. If the claims of the other side prove true , we may be forced to alter our position .
如果對方的主張被證明是正確的，我們可能被迫要改變我們的立場。

207. The urgent need for nuclear nonprolifeation is undeniable . Moreover , failure to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction increases the chance for nuclear holocaust .
防止核擴散的緊迫性是不可否認的。此外，制止大規(guī)模殺傷性武器擴散的失敗增加了核毀滅的可能性。

208. Having recognized the problem , it follows that we must develop a plan of action .
意識到了問題，接下去我們必須制定行動計劃。

209. Governments have reached a consensus on the need for peace and it follows that actions speak louder than words .
政府一致同意和平的必要性，接下去就是行動勝于語言了。

210. The convincing proof that smoking causes cancer has failed to convince hundreds of millions of people to abandon the vile habit .
抽煙致癌的有力證據(jù)沒能說服數(shù)百萬人改掉這一惡習(xí)。

211. Traffic laws are of little use if drivers simply ignore them and law enforcement departments fail to adopt effective enforcement programs .
如果司機完全無視交通法，法律實施部門不能采取有效的實施程序，交通法就沒有一點兒作用。

212. Agricultural modernization cannot be achieved unless the government substantially increases funding ; farmers accept advanced agronomic techniques ; and consumers engaged in a concerted effort to reduce unnecessary and exorbitant waste .
除非政府大幅度地增加投資；農(nóng)民接受高級的農(nóng)業(yè)技術(shù)；消費者共同努力減少不必要的過度的浪費，農(nóng)業(yè)現(xiàn)代化就不能實現(xiàn)。

213. Effective flood control is not only necessary , but is also essential for protecting the lives of millions of Chinese citizens .
有效地控制洪水不僅是必要的，而且對保護數(shù)百萬中國公民的生命來說是必不可少的。

214. Simple expressions of indignation are no substitute for meaningful actions to right a wrong .
僅僅表示憤慨不能取代改正錯誤的有意義的行動。

215. Even modest increases in education allocations are better than none .
甚至對教育撥款的適度增加都比不增加好。

216. The slightest miscalculations in trajectory can spell doom for a successful space mission .
對軌道的細小的計算錯誤可以意味著對成功的太空任務(wù)的滅頂之災(zāi)。

217. Anyone with one eye and half sense ( common sense ) knows that good prevails over evil .
任何一個有一只眼睛和一半判斷力（常識）的人都知道邪不壓正。

218. It is impossible to reach appropriate conclusions without access to relevant information .
沒有相關(guān)的信息不可能得出相關(guān)的結(jié)論。

219. The fact remains that the consequences of drug misuse and abuse can be devastating upon the entire community .
實際情況仍然是誤用和濫用藥物的后果對整個社會都會是破壞性的。

220. Respect is given where respect is due .
尊敬只給予值得尊敬的人。

221. It really doesn't matter whether a cat is black or white , but instead whether or not it can catch the mouse .
貓是黑是白真的不重要，重要的是它是不是能抓老鼠。

222. Whatever the outcome , we must resolutely proceed with our odjective .
無論結(jié)果如何，我們必須堅定地繼續(xù)為目標(biāo)而努力。

223. However great the will to achieve , and however great the demand to succeed , one should never abandon his/her moral and social consciousness .
無論成功的決心多么堅定，成功的要求多么強烈，一個人永遠不能喪失他/她的道德和社會覺悟。

224. However pressing the need and urgency of the problem one should not proceed without a plausible plan .
無論需要多么緊迫，問題多么緊急，一個人不能沒有看似有理的計劃就開始行動。

225. Pising crime is often cited as a prime example of mounting social decay .
犯罪的上升經(jīng)常被當(dāng)作越來越嚴重的社會倒退的主要例子。

226. Bill Gates , founder of Microsoft , is a classic example of success .
微軟的創(chuàng)始人比爾•蓋茨是成功的經(jīng)典范例。

227. Persistence pays off ! A case in point centers on the ongoing negotiations and anticipated eminent resolution of the Middle East peace process .
堅持不懈能取得好結(jié)果！一個恰當(dāng)?shù)睦�子是正在進行的關(guān)于中東和平進程的談判和預(yù)期達成的引人注目的決議。

228. The advertisement is a perfect example of misleading content designed to fool consumers .
廣告是為愚弄消費者而設(shè)計的誤導(dǎo)內(nèi)容的很好的例子。

229. The land for peace deal represents a concrete agreement which will end conflict and bring stability to the Middle East .
達成和平協(xié)議的余地代表一個具體的協(xié)定，它將結(jié)束爭端，給中東帶來穩(wěn)定。

230. We should gather additional facts to support exisiting evidence and illustrate the correctness of the contention .
我們需要收集更多的事實支持現(xiàn)有的證據(jù)，并證明論點的正確性。

231. A few more examples should be added to highlight the already familiar facts .
還需要增加幾個例子強調(diào)已經(jīng)很熟悉的真相。

232. We can cite Nelson Mandela's experience as an excellent example of overcoming adversity .
我們可以把納爾遜•曼德拉的經(jīng)歷作為克服困境的很好的例子。

233. History abounds with great men worthy of adulation and emulation .
歷史上有很多值得稱贊和效法的偉人。

234. I , for one , will steadfastly resist any attempts to justify violence as a means to an end .
拿我來說，我會堅決抵制任何證明暴力是達到目的的一種正當(dāng)手段的企圖。

235. Take the " Gang of Four " as an example of a group of zealots who attempted to usurp power to serve their own purposes .
以“四人幫”為例，他們是一群企圖篡權(quán)為自己的目的服務(wù)的狂熱者。

236. Racial cleansing serves as a case in point to illustrate the lengths some people will go to prove their superiority .
種族清洗是恰當(dāng)?shù)睦���，用來說明一些人為了證明他們的優(yōu)越性而走了多遠。

237. We can safely assume that the indiscriminate acts of our generation will have an adverse impact on future generations .
我們可以萬無一失地想當(dāng)然認為我們這一代人任意的行為將給未來的人造成負面的影響。

238. Recurring themes are readily discernible in the annals of history . There's little doubt that history does , in fact , repeat itself .
在歷史紀錄上完全可以找到重復(fù)的主題。實際上，毫無疑問，歷史會重演。

239. Numerous examples might be cited to support fallacious claims , but they most often lack a relevance to the issue under discussion .
可能有很多例子支持錯誤的主張，但它們經(jīng)常缺少和正在討論的問題的相關(guān)性。

240. I can think of nothing better than a nice cold beer on a hot summer afternoon .
在夏季炎熱的下午，我想不出什么東西比一杯冰涼可口的啤酒更好。