英文写作佳句300句（151-160）

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 .

毫无疑问，主张极刑的必要性有正确的成分，但是，支持者似乎忽略了这种做法不能阻止令

人发指的罪行这一事实。

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 .

许多人想当然地认为一种植物或动物的灭绝产生的后果很小。然而，仔细的考察揭示出任何

一个物种的灭绝会破坏食物链，一种植物的消失造成有可能生成治疗癌症的药物的关键成分

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，仔细观察发现这个卡通人物从不制造麻烦，相反，

它只希望过安静平和的生活。这说明卡通在大多数情况下教授给儿童好与坏之间的区别。

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 .

从逻辑而言，要求形成新的世界秩序听似正确，而且我真心实意地同意一些观点，但是，考

虑到世界上二百余个国家在发展和外交上有不同的议事日程，这种要求就显得荒谬了。

155. In spite of claims to the contrary , it is common knowledge that corporal punishment most

often has the exact opposite affect intended .

尽管有相反的主张，但是大家都知道体法在多数情况下产生适得其反的效果。

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 .

我们从小就相信男人的角色市提供生活所需，女人的角色是照顾家庭和子女。然而，今天，

角色的互换变得越来越普遍。

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 .

一些人顽强地坚持种族优越性的错误观点。然而，他们坚持这样做正揭示了某些人自卑的心

理和社会对立性。

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 .

有的人声称中药的功效远远好于西药。但是，通常情况下，事实正好相反。

159. Workers commonly complain that causes for labor disputes rest solely on the shoulders of

management . Quite likely the opposite is true .

工人经常抱怨劳资纠纷的责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 .

有些人认为竞争促使人们发挥出最优秀的东西。另一些人认为它只是强迫一个人证明他/她

比别人更优秀。提倡者叫嚣着支持其中的一个立场。我认为前一个立场比后一个立场更恰当。