254. The apparent success of this summer's flood control effort doesn't alter the fact a massive effort will be required to

　　complete the reconstruction program .

　　今年夏天的洪水控制取得了明显的胜利，这并不能改变需要付出巨大的努力来完成重建工作这一事实。

　　255. Some people criticize the United Nations for gross financial mismanagement , but their accusations fail to detract from the fact that the greatest portion of the organization's 1997 budget went for humanitaryan assistance programs .

　　有的人批评联合国对总体财政管理不善，但这一组织1997年最大的一部分预算用于人道主义援助，这些人的指控无法从这一事实中得出。

　　255. Some people criticize the United Nations for gross financial mismanagement , but their accusations fail to detract from the fact that the greatest portion of the organization's 1997 budget went for humanitaryan assistance programs .

　　有的人批评联合国对总体财政管理不善，但这一组织1997年最大的一部分预算用于人道主义援助，这些人的指控无法从这一事实中得出。

　　256. The continuing wanton loss of life provides ample justification for NATO intervention in Kosovo .

　　大量生命的不断丧失为北约干涉科索沃提供了充足的理由。

　　257. Ample evidence exists to prove that hereditary factors contribute to alcoholism .

　　存在丰富的证据证明遗传因素是酗酒的部分原因。

　　258. There is every reason to believe that China's resumption of sovereignty over Macao in 1999 will proceed smoothly . 完全有理由相信1999年中国对澳门恢复行使主权将进展顺利。

　　259. There is strong evidence to show that the hole in the Ozone Layer is expanding at an alarming rate .

　　有确凿的证据显示臭氧层上的空洞正在以惊人的速度扩大。