There is undoubtedly an element of truth in assertions that capital punishment is necessary ,but proponents seem to ignore the fact that the practice has failed to deter heinous crimes.

• 毫无疑问，主张极刑的必要性有正确的成分，但是，支持者似乎忽略了这种做法不能阻止令人发指的罪行这一事实。