As so often, the past holds the key to the future: we have now identified enough of the long-term patterns shaping the history of the planet, and our species, to make evidence-based forecasts about the situations in which our descendants will find themselves.
正如往常一样，过去是未来的钥匙：我们现在已经识别出足够多的长期模式，这些模式塑造了地球以及我们这个物种的历史，因此可以基于证据对未来我们的后代所处的情境做出预测。
Clothing is not just about covering our bodies; it plays a significant role in shaping our self-perception and interactions with others.
衣服不仅仅是用来遮盖身体的；它在塑造我们的自我认知和与他人的互动中起着重要作用。
Moreover, cultural and societal influences play a significant role in shaping our dress choices.
此外，文化和社会的影响在塑造我们的着装选择方面起着重要作用。
例句取自历年考研英语真题，翻译为机器生成，仅供学习参考。