但是，在一场向西方学习“物质文明”和“科学文明”的热潮中，却有部分知识分子对此持更为审慎的态度。

But parts of the intellectuals conceived more prudent attitude about it during the upsurge of seeking the substantial and scientific civilization in Western countries.

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生活在物质文明高度发达的西方社会，面对周围污秽不堪的现实，霍尔顿感到厌恶、苦闷、失望。

Living in the highly developed western society and faced with sordid reality, he felt sick, depressed and disappointed.

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