But nearly a quarter of a century into the epidemic, there is a wall of silence that surrounds AIDS and same-sex practices that may prove to be a significant obstacle to conquering the disease.

• 然而，从艾滋病开始传播至今已有近二十五年了，在同性恋和艾滋病问题上始终横亘着禁忌的墙垣，这对于战胜这种疾病而言极有可能是重大的障碍。