家長把好的學(xué)習(xí)習(xí)慣強(qiáng)加給孩子沒有錯(cuò),但是,他們這么做不能以抑制兒童的正常發(fā)展為代價(jià)。
2. 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(jìn)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。
3. 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 is 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(jì)的未來的增長,延長生命是否明智仍有疑問。
4. It is one thing to support euthanasia, but quite another to offer any justification for genocide.
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5. 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。
6. One of the most common failures of people today is to avoid telling the truth. People must realize that avoidance and lying have never in the past and, in fact, never will right a wrong.
如今人類最常見的一個(gè)不足是不說真話。人們必須意食道不說真話、說謊話在過去沒有,事實(shí)上,將來也永遠(yuǎn)不會變錯(cuò)誤為正確。
7. Central planning has, at least in part, been blamed for the current demise of state-owned enterprises. Perhaps, however, the greatest blame should be placed on factors such as grossly inefficient management ; the rampant practice of " guanxi " , cronyism and nepotism ; excessively large work forces ; abuses of social benefits ; and without a doubt corruption .
人們認(rèn)為中央計(jì)劃至少是現(xiàn)在國有企業(yè)失敗的部分原因。然而,最主要的原因可能是極低效的管理、關(guān)系的普遍運(yùn)用、任用親信和裙帶關(guān)系、大量過剩的勞動(dòng)力、社會救濟(jì)金的濫用,當(dāng)然還包括****。
8. A recent survey revealed large disparities in the income levels of male and female workers holding the same position. The determining factor should be qualifications, rather than gender, when determining both the salary and position of an individual.
最近的一項(xiàng)調(diào)查表明在同樣職位上的男性與女性工人的收入水平存在差異。在決定工人工資和職位的時(shí)候,決定因素應(yīng)該是資格,而不是性別。
9. Child development depends on a number of factors, both physical and psychological. Correct parental nurturing from infancy through adolescence determines both the physical and mental profile of a mature individual.
兒童的發(fā)展取決于很多因素,包括生理的和心理的。從嬰兒期到青春期的正確的家長教育決定一個(gè)成熟的個(gè)人的體質(zhì)及智力的狀況。
10. Factors such as self-confidence and ambition, combined with determination and willpower, contribute to eventual success or failure.
自信、雄心,加上決心和毅力等因素是造成最終的成功或失敗的原因。