奥巴马与卡梅伦在伦敦记者会上的讲话

2011年5月25日，奥巴马与英国首相卡梅伦在伦敦记者会上的讲话：

PRIME MINISTER CAMERON: Thank you, and apologies for keeping you waiting. It's a pleasure to welcome President Obama here today.

We've just been having a barbecue in the gardens of Number 10 Downing Street with some of our service -- armed-service personnel from the United States and from the UK. And it was a great reminder 1 of the incredible debt that we owe all of them and their families for their service, for their sacrifice, for all they do to keep us safe. It was a great event and it was wonderful to have Barack and Michelle there.

It was also probably the first time in history, as we stood behind that barbecue, that I can say a British Prime Minister has given an American President a bit of a grilling 2. So I'm going to hold onto that.

Over the past year I've got to know the President well. And whether it's in routine situations like sitting round the G8 table, or the slightly less routine of getting a phone call in the middle of the night, I've come to value not just his leadership and courage, but the fact that to all the big international issues of our time, he brings thoughtful consideration and reason.

And I know that today, Mr. President, you'll be thinking of the dreadful tornado 3 in Missouri and all those who've lost livelihoods 4 and lost their lives and loved ones. And our hearts in Britain go out to all those people, too.

Barack and I know well the shared history of our countries. From the beaches of Normandy to the Imjin River, our soldiers have fought together. From labs in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Cambridge, England, our scientists have decoded 5 DNA 6 and cured diseases together. And in millions of interactions every day, including our massive business relationship, our people forge friendships together.

That is what makes this relationship special. But what makes it essential is that it's not just about history or sentiment; it is a living, working partnership 7. It is essential to our security and it's essential for our prosperity.

And I feel every day just how important this partnership is. The President and I, together with my Deputy Prime Minister, have just had some excellent discussions. We've been talking today about the two things we care about most -- getting our people jobs and keeping our people safe. Because every night millions of British and American people take the same worries to bed with them. They're asking if they can find a good job, if they're going to get a paycheck next month, and if there will be work for their children when they grow up.

The stark 8 truth of the world today is that no country is owed a living. We've got to pay our way and we've got to earn our way. And that is what the President and I are determined 9 to do. Barack and I did not come into politics to cut public spending, but neither did we seek office to see our great economies decline or to land our children with unsustainable debts. And that is why in the second half of this decade, we're making sure that debt ratios will be falling on both sides of the Atlantic.

At the same time, we're investing in our roads and railways, in science and innovation, and above all, in our young people. And down the line, the success of all this won't be measured in export figures or trade flows; it will be in the feelings of the factory worker, whether they're in Phoenix 10 or the shopkeeper in Liverpool or the engineer in Ohio -- the people who know if they work hard, then prosperity will be there for them and the promise of a better life there for their children.

As well as the economy, the President and I had some very good discussions on security. Now, Americans and Brits, you don't need to explain terrorism to one another. Both our people have suffered at its hands, and indeed they have died together.

My wife Samantha was in Manhattan on 9/11, and I'll never forget the five hours of trying to get hold of her. And she'll never forget the New Yorkers that she met that day or the sense of solidarity 11 that she felt that day and that we have felt ever since that day. And today, as we come up to its tenth anniversary, we should remember the spirit of that city and the sympathy we feel with those who lost their loved ones.

Now, there are those who say that this terrorist threat is beyond our control, and we passionately 12 believe that is wrong. We can defeat al Qaeda, and the events of recent months give us an opportunity to turn the tide on their terror once and for all.

I believe there are three actions we must take. First, we must continue to destroy their terrorist network, and I congratulate the President on his operation against bin 13 Laden 14. This was not just a victory for justice, but a strike right at the heart of international terrorism.

In this vital effort, we must continue to work with Pakistan. People are asking about our relationship, so we need to be clear. Pakistan has suffered more from terrorism than any country in the world. Their enemy is our enemy. So, far from walking away, we've got to work even more closely with them.

At the same time, this is a vital year in Afghanistan. British and American forces are fighting side by side in Helmand, right at the heart of this operation. We've broken the momentum 15 of the insurgency 16, and even in the Taliban's heartland, in Kandahar and central Helmand, they're on the back foot. Now is the moment to step up our efforts to reach a political settlement. The Taliban must make a decisive split from al Qaeda, give up violence, and join a political process that will bring lasting 17 peace to that country. We are agreed to give this the highest priority in the months ahead.

Second, we must reach a conclusion to the Arab-Israel peace process. Again, I congratulated the President on his recent speech on the Middle East, which was bold, it was visionary, and it set out what is needed in the clearest possible terms -- an end to terror against Israelis and the restoration of dignity to the Palestinians; two states living side by side and in peace.

Yes, the road has been, and will be, long and arduous 18, but the prize is clear. Conclude the peace process and you don't just bring security to the region; you deny extremists one of their most profound and enduring recruiting sergeants 19, weakening their calling and crippling their cause. That is why whatever the difficulties, we must continue to press for a solution.

Our third action must be to help elevate the changes in North Africa and the Arab world from a moment in history to a turning point in history. We've seen some extraordinary things -- protesters braving bullets, bloggers toppling dictators, people taking to the streets and making their own history. If global politics is about spreading peace and prosperity, then this is a once-in-a-generation moment to grab hold of.

It is not a time for us to shrink back and think about our own issues and interests. This is our issue and this is massively in our interests. Those people in Tahrir Square and Tripoli just want what we have -- a job and a voice. And we all share in their success or failure. If they succeed, there is new hope for those living there and there is the hope of a better and safer world for all of us. But if they fail, if that hunger is denied, then some young people in that region will continue to listen to the poisonous narrative 20 of extremism.

So the President and I are agreed we will stand with those who work for freedom. This is the message we'll take to the G8 tomorrow when we push for a major program of economic and political support for those countries seeking reform. And this is why we mobilized the international community to protect the Libyan people from Colonel Qaddafi's regime, why we'll continue to enforce U.N. resolutions with our allies, and why we restate our position once more: It is impossible to imagine a future for Libya with Qaddafi still in power. He must go.

In all of these actions, we must be clear about our ambitions. Barack and I came of age in the 1980s and '90s. We saw the end of the Cold War and the victory over communism. We saw the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein and the world coming together to liberate 21 that country. Throughout it all, we saw Presidents and Prime Ministers standing 22 together for freedom.

Today, we feel just as passionately about extending freedom as those who came before us; but we also know that idealism without realism does no good for anyone. We have learned the lessons of history. Democracy is built from the ground up. You've got to work with the grain of other cultures, and not against them. Real change takes time.

And it's because of this we share the view that our partnership will not just continue, but it will get stronger. And this is a partnership that goes beyond foreign affairs. At home, we have similar goals -- to bring more responsibility to our societies, and to bring transparency and accountability to our governments. In all these ambitions, our countries will continue to learn from each other and work with each other.

And as ever, it has been a pleasure to talk to the President, and an honor to have him with us today.

Mr. President.

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Thank you, David. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. I am very pleased to be back in the United Kingdom. I note that you have arranged for typical London weather these past two days, and I am very grateful for that.

I want to thank Her Majesty 23 the Queen, and the British people for the extraordinary welcome that has been extended to me and Michelle. It's a shining example of the genuine warmth and affection that our two nations feel towards one another.

Since David took office last spring, I believe we've now met or spoken at least two dozen times. We may be leaders from different political traditions, but on a whole host of issues we see eye to eye. We even took the same side in a epic 24 match of doubles table tennis against some local students yesterday, and we won't rehash the results of that.

The relationship between our two countries is one that's not just based on warm sentiment or common history, although those things exist. It's built on shared ideals and shared values. As David said, it is a special relationship and an essential relationship. I believe that it is stronger than it has ever been, and I'm committed to making sure that it stays that way.

The successful meetings we've had and the joint 25 initiatives we're announcing today represent the depths and breadth of our relationship. We discussed our efforts to strengthen the global recovery and create good jobs for our people. The investment relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom is the largest in the world, one that accounts for nearly 1 million jobs in each of our economies. We believe we can make that relationship even stronger with deeper cooperation in areas critical to our future prosperity, like higher education and science and innovation; areas critical to our national security like cyber crime; and areas vital to the stability of the world, including international development.

During our discussions today we reviewed our progress in Afghanistan, where our brave servicemen and women have fought side by side to break the Taliban's momentum and where we are preparing to turn a corner. We reaffirmed the importance of beginning the transition to Afghan lead for security this year and completing that transition by 2014.

We discussed the opportunity that exists for promoting reconciliation 26 and a political settlement, which must be an Afghan-led process. President Karzai has made it clear that he will talk to anyone who is willing to end the violence, split with al Qaeda, and accept the Afghan constitution. And we welcome the positive cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan on that front.

At the same time, the Prime Minister and I both agree that our nations have a long-term interest in ensuring that Afghanistan never again becomes a launching pad for attacks against our people. So alongside our NATO allies and partners, we're committed to a strong and enduring partnership with the people of Afghanistan.

As historic change unfolds across the Middle East and North Africa, we agree that the pursuit of self-determination must be driven by the peoples of the region and not imposed from the outside. But we are both committed to doing everything that we can to support peoples who reach for democracy and leaders who implement 27 democratic reform.

Tomorrow, we'll discuss with our G8 partners how those of us in the wider international community can best support nations that make the reforms necessary to build a framework for democracy, freedom, and prosperity for their people.

At the same time, we will continue to strongly oppose the use of violence against protesters and any efforts to silence those who yearn 28 for freedom and dignity and basic human rights. And that's one of the reasons that we are working together in Libya, alongside with our NATO allies and partners, to protect the Libyan people. And we will continue those operations until Qaddafi's attacks on civilians 29 cease. Time is working against Qaddafi and he must step down from power and leave Libya to the Libyan people.

We also discussed the situation in Syria, where the Syrian people have shown great courage in their demands for a democratic transition. The United States welcomes the EU's decision to impose sanctions on President Assad, and we're increasing pressure on him and his regime in order to end his policy of oppression and begin the change that people seek.

We discussed Yemen, where the Yemeni people call for greater opportunity and prosperity and a nation that is more unified 30 and more secure, and we expressed our joint concern of the deteriorating 31 situation on the ground there. We applauded the leadership of the Gulf 32 Cooperation Council in seeking an orderly and peaceful resolution to the crisis, and we call on President Saleh to move immediately on his commitment to transfer power.

And at a time when so many in the region are casting off the burdens of the past, we agree that the push for a lasting peace that ends the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and resolves all claims is more urgent than ever. I appreciate the Prime Minister's support for the principles that I laid out last week on borders and security, which can provide a sound basis from which the two sides can negotiate.

As increasing tensions in the Abyei region threaten to derail Sudan's comprehensive peace agreement, we're working closely together to encourage the parties to recommit to a peaceful resolution to the crisis, and calling on the rapid reinforcement of the U.N.'s peacekeeping presence in the region.

We also reviewed our close cooperation when it comes to countering terrorist threats, preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the means of their delivery to states like Iran, and our unrelenting efforts to keep our people safe.

And finally, we launched a joint initiative to exchange the best ideas and practices when it comes to supporting our veterans and our military families.

Today, before we came here, Michelle and I joined David and Samantha for a outstanding barbecue at Number 10 for active-duty members of our militaries, along with their spouses 33, who make extraordinary sacrifices as well. It was a wonderful event and a moving reminder of the long line of American and British service members who've made heavy and heroic sacrifices in the joint defense 34 of our shared values that our people hold so dear.

So, Mr. Prime Minister, thank you not only for the barbecue but for the opportunity to spend this very productive time at Number 10 with you and your team. I enjoy my visits here, as always, and I have confidence that our special relationship will continue to grow even stronger in the months and years ahead. Thank you very much.

PRIME MINISTER CAMERON: Thank you, Barack. Thank you very much.

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1
reminder

  
 


n.提醒物，纪念品；暗示，提示


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I have had another reminder from the library.我又收到图书馆的催还单。
It always took a final reminder to get her to pay her share of the rent.总是得发给她一份最后催缴通知，她才付应该交的房租。












2
grilling

  
 


v.烧烤( grill的现在分词 )；拷问，盘问


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The minister faced a tough grilling at today's press conference. 部长在今天的记者招待会上受到了严厉的盘问。
He's grilling out there in the midday sun. 他在外面让中午火辣辣的太阳炙烤着。 来自《简明英汉词典》












3
tornado

  
 


n.飓风，龙卷风


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A tornado whirled into the town last week.龙卷风上周袭击了这座城市。
The approaching tornado struck awe in our hearts.正在逼近的龙卷风使我们惊恐万分。












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livelihoods

  
 


生计，谋生之道( livelihood的名词复数 )


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First came the earliest individualistic pioneers who depended on hunting and fishing for their livelihoods. 走在最前面的是早期的个人主义先驱者，他们靠狩猎捕鱼为生。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件
With little influence over policies, their traditional livelihoods are threatened. 因为马赛族人对政策的影响力太小，他们的传统生计受到了威胁。












5
decoded

  
 


v.译（码），解（码）( decode的过去式和过去分词 )；分析及译解电子信号


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The control unit decoded the 18 bits. 控制器对这18位字进行了译码。 来自《简明英汉词典》
Scientists have decoded the dog genome. 科学家已经译解了狗的基因组。 来自辞典例句












6
DNA

  
 


(缩)deoxyribonucleic acid 脱氧核糖核酸


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DNA is stored in the nucleus of a cell.脱氧核糖核酸储存于细胞的细胞核里。
Gene mutations are alterations in the DNA code.基因突变是指DNA密码的改变。












7
partnership

  
 


n.合作关系，伙伴关系


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The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。












8
stark

  
 


adj.荒凉的；严酷的；完全的；adv.完全地


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The young man is faced with a stark choice.这位年轻人面临严峻的抉择。
He gave a stark denial to the rumor.他对谣言加以完全的否认。












9
determined

  
 


adj.坚定的；有决心的


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I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。












10
phoenix

  
 


n.凤凰，长生(不死)鸟；引申为重生


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The airline rose like a phoenix from the ashes.这家航空公司又起死回生了。
The phoenix worship of China is fetish worship not totem adoration.中国凤崇拜是灵物崇拜而非图腾崇拜。












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solidarity

  
 


n.团结；休戚相关


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They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。












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passionately

  
 


ad.热烈地，激烈地


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She could hate as passionately as she could love. 她能恨得咬牙切齿，也能爱得一往情深。
He was passionately addicted to pop music. 他酷爱流行音乐。












13
bin

  
 


n.箱柜；vt.放入箱内；[计算机] DOS文件名:二进制目标文件


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He emptied several bags of rice into a bin.他把几袋米倒进大箱里。
He threw the empty bottles in the bin.他把空瓶子扔进垃圾箱。












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laden

  
 


adj.装满了的；充满了的；负了重担的；苦恼的


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He is laden with heavy responsibility.他肩负重任。
Dragging the fully laden boat across the sand dunes was no mean feat.将满载货物的船拖过沙丘是一件了不起的事。












15
momentum

  
 


n.动力，冲力，势头；动量


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We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way.我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。












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insurgency

  
 


n.起义；暴动；叛变


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And as in China, unrest and even insurgency are widespread. 而在中国，动乱甚至暴乱都普遍存在。 来自互联网
Dr Zyphur is part an insurgency against this idea. 塞弗博士是这一观点逆流的一部分。 来自互联网












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lasting

  
 


adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持


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The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。












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arduous

  
 


adj.艰苦的，费力的，陡峭的


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We must have patience in doing arduous work.我们做艰苦的工作要有耐性。
The task was more arduous than he had calculated.这项任务比他所估计的要艰巨得多。












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sergeants

  
 


警官( sergeant的名词复数 )； （美国警察）警佐； （英国警察）巡佐； 陆军（或空军）中士


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Platoon sergeants fell their men in on the barrack square. 排长们在营房广场上整顿队伍。
The recruits were soon licked into shape by the drill sergeants. 新兵不久便被教育班长训练得象样了。












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narrative

  
 


n.叙述，故事；adj.叙事的，故事体的


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He was a writer of great narrative power.他是一位颇有记述能力的作家。
Neither author was very strong on narrative.两个作者都不是很善于讲故事。












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liberate

  
 


v.解放，使获得自由，释出，放出；vt.解放，使获自由


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They did their best to liberate slaves.他们尽最大能力去解放奴隶。
This will liberate him from economic worry.这将消除他经济上的忧虑。












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standing

  
 


n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的


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After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。












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majesty

  
 


n.雄伟，壮丽，庄严，威严；最高权威，王权


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The king had unspeakable majesty.国王有无法形容的威严。
Your Majesty must make up your mind quickly!尊贵的陛下，您必须赶快做出决定！












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epic

  
 


n.史诗，叙事诗；adj.史诗般的，壮丽的


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I gave up my epic and wrote this little tale instead.我放弃了写叙事诗，而写了这个小故事。
They held a banquet of epic proportions.他们举行了盛大的宴会。












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joint

  
 


adj.联合的，共同的；n.关节，接合处；v.连接，贴合


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I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。












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reconciliation

  
 


n.和解，和谐，一致


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He was taken up with the reconciliation of husband and wife.他忙于做夫妻间的调解工作。
Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。












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implement

  
 


n.(pl.)工具，器具；vt.实行，实施，执行


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Don't undertake a project unless you can implement it.不要承担一项计划，除非你能完成这项计划。
The best implement for digging a garden is a spade.在花园里挖土的最好工具是铁锹。












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yearn

  
 


v.想念；怀念；渴望


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We yearn to surrender our entire being.我们渴望着放纵我们整个的生命。
Many people living in big cities yearn for an idyllic country life.现在的很多都市人向往那种田园化的生活。












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civilians

  
 


平民，百姓( civilian的名词复数 )； 老百姓


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the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。












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unified

  
 


(unify 的过去式和过去分词)； 统一的； 统一标准的； 一元化的


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The teacher unified the answer of her pupil with hers. 老师核对了学生的答案。
The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 秦始皇于公元前221年统一中国。












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deteriorating

  
 


恶化，变坏( deteriorate的现在分词 )


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The weather conditions are deteriorating. 天气变得越来越糟。
I was well aware of the bad morale and the deteriorating factories. 我很清楚，大家情绪低落，各个工厂越搞越坏。












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gulf

  
 


n.海湾；深渊，鸿沟；分歧，隔阂


参考例句：





The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。
There is a gulf between the two cities.这两座城市间有个海湾。












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spouses

  
 


n.配偶，夫或妻( spouse的名词复数 )


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Jobs are available for spouses on campus and in the community. 校园里和社区里有配偶可做的工作。 来自辞典例句
An astonishing number of spouses-most particularly in the upper-income brackets-have no close notion of their husbands'paychecks. 相当大一部分妇女——特别在高收入阶层——并不很了解他们丈夫的薪金。 来自辞典例句












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defense

  
 


n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩


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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。