318. The problem, most participants in the debate acknowledge, is that the MBA has acquired an aura（光环）of future riches and power far beyond its actual importance and usefulness.

译文　大部分参与讨论的人都承认，问题在于，MBA已经获得耀眼的光环，它能给人的未来带来财富和权力，这已大大超越了该学位实际的重要性和实用性。

点睛　本句的主干是The problem...is that...。其中most participants in the debate acknowledge虽然是一个完整的句子，但在此作插入语；that the MBA has...importance and usefulness是一个由that引导的表语从句。

debate意为“辩论，讨论”。如：

There has been a lot of debate about this point. 有关这一点已经有很多讨论了。

acknowledge在句中意为“承认”，该词还有“答谢”之意。如：

She is acknowledged as the best singer in the world. 她被公认为世界最佳歌手。

I acknowledged their help. 我向他们的帮助表示了感谢。

acquire意为“获得，得到”。如：

One can never acquire enough experience. 经验是永远学不够的。

far beyond意为“远远超过”。如：

This problem is far beyond me. 这个问题远超过我的能力所及。

考点归纳　以下是acquire、inquire和require三个形近词的比较。

acquire意为“获得，取得，得到”，强调通过不断的、持续的努力而获得某物，也指日积月累渐渐地获得。如：

We should try to acquire good habits. 我们应该努力养成好习惯。

inquire意为“询问；查究”，指为得到真实情况而详细询问或调查了解。如：

I inquired of him about their work. 我向他了解他们的工作情况。

Inspectors inquired into the affairs of the company. 检查人员查究公司的事务。

require意为“需要；要求”，侧重指根据某种需要、纪律、法律等提出的要求。如：

The floor requires washing. 这地板该洗了。

All passengers are required to show their tickets. 所有乘客都必须出示车票。

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