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ssentially, a theory is an abstract, symbolic representation of what is conceived to be reality. 。 17. Anthropology is a science in that anthropologists use a rigorous set of methods and techniques to document observations that can be checked by others. ,因為人類學家采用一整套強有力的方法和技術來記錄觀測結(jié)果,而這樣記錄下來的觀測結(jié)果是供他人核查的。 21. Eliminating problems by transferring the blame to others is often called scapegoating. 。 25. The mechanism by which brain cells store memories is not clearly understood. 。 29. Alexander Graham Bell once told his family that he would rather be remembered as a teacher of the deaf than as the inventor of the telephone. 29. Alexander Graham Bell曾告訴家人,他更愿意讓后人記住他是聾子的老師,而非電話的發(fā)明者。 33. Research into the dynamics of storms is directed toward improving the ability to predict these events and thus to minimize damage and avoid loss of life. ,避免人員傷亡。 36. One of the wildest and most inaccessible parts of the United States is the Everglades where wildlife is abundant and largely protected. 36. Everglades是美國境內(nèi)最為荒涼和人跡罕至的地區(qū)之一,此處有大量的野生動植物而且大多受(法律)保護。 40. Studies of the gravity field of the Earth indicate that its crust and mantle yield when unusual weight is placed on them. ,在不尋常的負荷之下地殼和地幔會發(fā)生位移。 44. No social crusade aroused Elizabeth Williams’ enthusiasm more than the expansion of educational facilities for immigrants to the United States. Williams的熱情。 48. In his writing, John Crowe Ransom describes what he considers the spiritual barrenness of society brought about by science and technology. 48. John Crowe Ransom在他的著作中描述了他認為是由科學技術給社會帶來的