万花筒 2011-12-27&12-29 日本将采购F35战机
时间：2018-12-02 作者：英语课 分类：万花筒2011年
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Japan has chosen the F35 as its next mainstay fighter as it opted 1 for stealth over proven combat records. The pick reflects concern over North Korea and China's introduction of its own stealth fighter. Defence Minister Yasuo Ichikawa says the order of 42 F35s would help Japan adjust to a changing security environment after the death of Kim Jong-il.
There are some people who worry about this purchase, with North Korea in its current situation, but the decision to choose the next generation fighter plane was always based on our understanding that the nation's security strategy is of foremost importance.
Experts say the move to pick a U.S. plane, made unofficially well before news of Kim's death, reflects Tokyo's desire to tighten 2 US ties amid China's rising military might and other regional uncertainties 3. In particular, Yoshihiko Nota has shifted gears to a more traditional security stance after he took office in September. The choice boosted local defence firms like Mitsubishi Heavy and IHI on their participation 4 in F35 production. Defence analysts 5 say South Korea may follow with its own order for 60 fighters.
1 opted
v.选择，挑选( opt的过去式和过去分词 )
- She was co-opted onto the board. 她获增选为董事会成员。
- After graduating she opted for a career in music. 毕业后她选择了从事音乐工作。
2 tighten
v.(使)变紧；(使)绷紧
- Turn the screw to the right to tighten it.向右转动螺钉把它拧紧。
- Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation.一些国家实行紧缩银根的货币政策，以避免通货膨胀。
3 uncertainties
无把握( uncertainty的名词复数 )； 不确定； 变化不定； 无把握、不确定的事物
- One of the uncertainties of military duty is that you never know when you might suddenly get posted away. 任军职不稳定的因素之一是你永远不知道什么时候会突然被派往它处。
- Uncertainties affecting peace and development are on the rise. 影响和平与发展的不确定因素在增加。 来自汉英非文学 - 十六大报告
4 participation
n.参与，参加，分享
- Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
- The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。