there was once a time when they were on the fringe of American political life.
虽然保守派今天在主流政治中占据主导地位，但曾经一度处于美国政治生活的边缘。
2.The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948, and one of its first responsibilities then was to unify the separate international health-related treaties in a single code.
世界卫生组织（世卫组织）成立于1948年，当时它的首要职责之一是将单独的与卫生有关的国际条约统一为一个法典。
3.Because of over-hunting, the number of certain types of whales has been reduced so greatly that they are in danger of becoming extinct .
由于过度捕猎，某些种类的鲸鱼数量已经大大减少，它们有灭绝的危险。
4.The senator, who was against the war, claimed that with all the indefinite and complex economic and political factors, the outcome of the war was still uncertain.
这位反对这场战争的参议员声称，由于各种不确定和复杂的经济和政治因素，战争的结果仍然不确定。
5.Online shopping and other electronic services could well slash the number of entry-level jobs in the traditional retail sector.
在线购物和其他电子服务很可能会大幅削减传统零售业的入门级工作岗位。
6.The theater is equipped with a(n)intricate system of stage machinery to meet the demands of even the most complex show.
剧院配备了复杂的舞台机械系统，以满足即使是最复杂的演出要求。
7.On March 28, Yang, a famous singer in China, was there with thousands
of visitors to inaugurate the first jewelry store in the city.
3月28日，中国著名歌唱家杨绛携数千名游客，为该市首家珠宝店落成。
8.Experts point out that people will readily see the need to ventilate their homes for fresh air to get rid of viruses that may cause disease.专家指出，人们将很容易看到需要给家里通风换气，以清除可能导致疾病的病毒。
9.Our university has introduced an important new scheme in collaboration with IBM, which will help to prepare students for the working environment.我们大学在年引进了一项重要的新计划与IBM合作，这将有助于学生为工作环境做好准备。
10.The speed at which new technologies are adopted and diffused can affect the ability of innovators to flourish in a particular economy.新技术的采用和普及会影响创新者在特定经济体中的繁荣能力。
Hinge
v.给…装铰链
n.（门或箱子上的）
铰链，合页
Vary
v.(大小、形状等)
相异，不同，有
别;(根据情况)变
化，改变;变
更;(略做)改变
Much
det./pron. (与不可
数名词连用，尤用于否
定句;或与how连用以
询问数量;也可与as、
so和too连用)许多，
大量，多少常；更加；
很
Particulates
n.（造成空气污染的）颗
粒，微粒
Locating
v. 找出…的准确位置;确定…的准确地点;把…安置在(或建造于);创办于
(某地)
Slashing
v. (用利器)砍，
劈;大幅度削减;
大大降低
Minimize
v.使减少到最低限度;
降低;贬低;使显得不
重要;(尤指在计算机
屏幕上)使最小化
Cite
v. 提及(原因);举出(示
例);列举;引用;引述;援
引;传唤;传讯
Created
v. 创造;创作;创建;造成，引起，产生(感觉或印象);授予;册封
Viable
adj. 可实施的;
切实可行的;能独
立发展的;能独立
生存的;可生长发
育的
Little
adj. 小的;比较小
的;(用在形容词的后
面表示喜爱或厌恶，尤
指屈尊俯就地)可爱
的，可怜的，讨厌的;
年幼的;幼小的
pron.(与不可数名词
连用)不多的;(与不可
Designed
v. 设计;制图;构思;计
划;筹划;制订;制造;意欲
little 8、minimize 9、locating 10、designed
realize they can hold education events there, the library's schedule will quickly fill up .
图书馆馆长指出，一旦社区团体意识到可以在那里举办教育活动，图书馆的日程就会很快排满。
2.While the energy market share for coal is projected to decline in many parts of the world, coal is still expected to be the most common fuel in the next few decades. 虽然预计世界许多地区煤炭的能源市场份额将下降，但预计煤炭仍将是未来几十年最常见的燃料。
3. I would like to purchase my own home. I have factored in rates, mortgage and house insurance and it's only a bit more expensive than what I currently pay in rent. 我想买自己的房子。
我已经算进去了利率，抵押贷款和住房保险，而且只比我现在付的房租贵一点。
4.According to the report, there was no evidence showing that these biotech products would pose a risk to human life or health.
根据报告，没有证据表明这些生物技术产品会对人类生命或健康构成威胁。
5.Before going further, let me clear up an important point about the organizations that are involved in this research program.
在继续之前，让我先澄清一个关于参与这项研究计划的组织的重要问题。
6.In many cases, expert power is derived from possession of special knowledge or skills important to the functioning of certain types of organizations.
在许多情况下，专家权力来自于拥有对某些类型的组织的运作至关重要的特殊知识或技能。
7.Global stability will hinge on the ability of nations to share the fruits of a shrinking planet in harmony and with greater equity.
全球稳定将取决于各国能否以更大的公平和和谐的方式分享日益缩小的地球的成果。
8.The holiday shopping season is upon us, and one of the toughest challenges of this time is to find a gift that is appropriate for your dearest and won't burn a hole in your wallet.
节日购物季就要到了，这一次最艰难的挑战之一就是找到一份适合你最亲爱的人的礼物，不会在你的钱包上烧了一个洞。
