VOA标准英语2015--克里称美国及其盟国“几乎接近”恢复与朝鲜谈判
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2015年(五月)
Kerry: US, Allies 'Not Even Close' to Resuming N. Korea talks 克里称美国及其盟国“几乎接近”恢复与朝鲜谈判
SEOUL—
After diplomatic consultations 1 in Seoul, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry virtually ruled out any possibility for renewed dialogue with North Korea over its nuclear program. Instead he called for strengthening U.S. military alliances in the region, and increasing international pressure to counter what he called Pyongyang’s provocative 2 and disturbing behavior and disregard for human rights.
Kerry cited North Korea’s recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test as the latest example of North Korea’s continued pursuit of offensive and nuclear weapons in violation 3 of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
And he described Kim Jong Un as “grotesque and grisly” for reportedly ordering the public execution of his highest-ranking defense 4 minister Hyon Yong Chol with an anti-aircraft gun.
“Which makes his leadership one of the most egregious 5 examples of reckless disregard for human rights and human beings anywhere on the planet," Kerry noted 6.
Pyongyang has grown increasingly isolated 7 since it walked away from a 2005 deal with China, Japan, Russia, South Korea and the United States to end its nuclear program in return for economic aid and assistance.
North Korea has conducted three nuclear tests and numerous long-range missile tests, and some military analysts 8 believe Pyongyang may already have as many as 20 nuclear warheads. In response to its third nuclear test in 2013, the United Nations imposed harsh economic sanctions on the regime.
One the main reasons for Secretary of State Kerry’s visit to Seoul and Beijing has been to focus on reducing regional tensions, but he says North Korea has rejected all diplomatic efforts, even from its key allies and trading partners China and Russia, to restart international talks to end its nuclear program
“Kim Jong Un has rebuffed the invitation of President Putin to go to Russia. They have rebuffed the overtures 9 from the leaders of China to engage on this topic,” Kerry said, noting that the only way forward is to increase pressure against the Kim Jong Un regime.
The U.S., South Korea, and Japan alliance will continue to deploy 10 the weapons and forces needed to counter the North Korean nuclear threat, Kerry said.
Washington is also talking to Beijing about increasing international sanctions against Pyongyang. Kerry says China has “extraordinary leverage” as North Korea’s largest supplier of economic aid and its biggest trading partner
Kerry says it is also growing more likely that a United Nations effort to refer North Korea to the International Criminal Court for human rights violations 11 will succeed.
- Consultations can be arranged at other times by appointment. 磋商可以通过预约安排在其他时间。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- Consultations are under way. 正在进行磋商。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- She wore a very provocative dress.她穿了一件非常性感的裙子。
- His provocative words only fueled the argument further.他的挑衅性讲话只能使争论进一步激化。
- He roared that was a violation of the rules.他大声说，那是违反规则的。
- He was fined 200 dollars for violation of traffic regulation.他因违反交通规则被罚款200美元。
- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
- When it comes to blatant lies,there are none more egregious than budget figures.谈到公众谎言，没有比预算数字更令人震惊的。
- What an egregious example was here!现摆着一个多么触目惊心的例子啊。
- The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
- Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。
- His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 他的不良行为只是个别事件。
- Patients with the disease should be isolated. 这种病的患者应予以隔离。
- City analysts forecast huge profits this year. 伦敦金融分析家预测今年的利润非常丰厚。
- I was impressed by the high calibre of the researchers and analysts. 研究人员和分析人员的高素质给我留下了深刻印象。
- Their government is making overtures for peace. 他们的政府正在提出和平建议。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- He had lately begun to make clumsy yet endearing overtures of friendship. 最近他开始主动表示友好，样子笨拙却又招人喜爱。 来自辞典例句
- The infantry began to deploy at dawn.步兵黎明时开始进入战斗位置。
- The president said he had no intention of deploying ground troops.总统称并不打算部署地面部队。
- This is one of the commonest traffic violations. 这是常见的违反交通规则之例。
- These violations of the code must cease forthwith. 这些违犯法规的行为必须立即停止。