An existential risk is something that could either cause the extinction of intelligent life or the permanent destruction of the potential for future desirable development.

存在风险是指可能引起智慧生物灭绝，或对未来发展潜力造成永久性破坏的风险。

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The proportion of the economy devoted to the development of weapons of mass destruction remains a contentious issue with leading Western nations.

投入到武器研发的资金在整个经济中占的高比例仍然遭到西方国家异议。

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Even if it is not, the destruction of pancreatic cells that comes with diabetes may be unrelated to the development of insulin resistance.

即使不是这样，随葡萄糖而来的胰岛细胞的毁坏也许跟胰岛素抵抗的形成没有关系。

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If some welcome the prospect of economic development, others fear the destruction of their rural lives.

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One popular project under the so-called Clean Development Mechanism program is the destruction of hydrofluorocarbon gases.

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Bee populations in the UK have fallen with the destruction of their homes due to industry and development.

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