176. Parents are not wrong in enforcing good study habits , but they must not do so at the expense of stifling normal child development .
家长把好的学习习惯强加给孩子没有错,但是,他们这么做不能以抑制儿童的正常发展为代价。
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 .
假定现代科学技术将继续进步是很有道理的。相信科技会大幅度地改变我们的生活方式也是同样有道理的。然而,同样的逻辑不能用于改善社会上的相互作用。
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 .
相信现代医学的奇迹是可以理解的。很有可能我们相信科学家能够找到延长生命的关键也是有根据的。但是,考虑到已经非常庞大的世界人口和预计的未来的增长,延长生命是否明智仍有疑问。
179. It is one thing to support euthanasia , but quite another to offer any justification for genocide .
支持安乐死是一回事,为种族灭绝提供正当的理由是另一回事。
180. Claiming the need for censorship is one thing , but rationally proving its redeeming values represents a quite different issue .
主张审查制度的必要性是一回事,理智地证明它的可取之处是完全不同的另一回事。
181. Chances are that man will eventually land on Mars .
人类有可能最终登陆火星。
182. The likelihood for peace in the Middle East remains questionable .
中东和平的可能性仍让人怀疑。
183. The necessity for nuclear nonproliferation seems clear .
防止核扩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 .
把家庭看作保护安全的毯子可能比把它看做束缚的斗篷更确切。
185. While generalizations are dangerous , it is quite safe to present solid evidence .
抽象概括是危险的,但是,提供确凿的证据是万无一失的。
186. It seems almost certain that China will achieve this year's economic growth targets .
中国将完成今年经济增长的目标似乎是毫无疑问的。
187. Reaching this year's growth targets is almost a certainty .
达到今年的增长目标几乎是必然的。
188. The urgency of the situation makes it necessary to reiterate the monumental problems of population growth .
情况的紧迫性使我们有必要重申人口增长的重大问题。