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CAIRO, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged on Sunday both Israel and the Gaza-ruling Hamas to stop the ongoing 1 fighting, calling on Israel to lift its blockade of the restive 2 enclave and release the Palestinians.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (L) and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry attend a joint 3 press conference in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2014. (Xinhua/Cui Xinyu)

Wang, who started his two-day visit on Saturday, raised a five- point proposal on ceasefire in Gaza, saying China is a firm supporter and sincere mediator 4 for the peace between the Palestinians and Israel.

Wang called for the two sides to completely cease fire to protect the people's lives and maintain regional peace. "All movements including airstrikes, ground offensive and launches of rockets should be stopped. Any abuse of force that caused deaths of civilians 5 is unacceptable. All behaviors of violence against violence should be abandoned," Wang told a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shukry.

He stressed on China's support for the initiative of truce 6 proposed by Egypt and other countries, urging both the Israeli and the Palestinian side to stop pursuing their unilateral demands by using forces. Both sides should seek for programs with mutual 7 safety through responsible negotiations 8 and establish a necessary security mechanism 9, he said, adding that during this course, Israel should lift its seven-year-long blockade of the Gaza Strip and release the Palestinians. On the other hand, Israel's reasonable concerns over its security issues should also be noticed, Wang said.

In mid-July, Egypt proposed an initiative for a cease-fire in Gaza that was initially 10 accepted by Israel. But Hamas rejected it, saying the proposal was not comprehensive and without guarantees for ending the Israeli blockade of the strip.

Wang reaffirmed China's support for the Palestinian people's reasonable demands and legal rights to establish an independent state. He noted 11 that the two sides should regard peace talks as an unshakable strategic choice, and try their best to renew dialogues and reach consensus 12 as early as possible, in order to avoid the failure of negotiations and escalation 13 of the confrontation 14.

The Chinese foreign minister also called for the UN Security Council to take necessary responsibility and play an important role in solving the ongoing Palestine-Israel conflict. The international community should also coordinate 15 in promoting the settlement of the issue.

Finally, the world should pay high attention to the humanitarian 16 situation in Palestine, especially in the Gaza Strip, Wang stressed, adding that the international community should provide necessary aids and supports in time.

"China will grant 1.5 million U.S. dollars in emergency humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza, while the Chinese Red Cross will also provide humanitarian support towards the Gaza Strip," Wang noted. "China is willing to work with the international community and to make contributions to ending the Palestine-Israel conflict."

Shukry highly praised the five-point peaceful proposal, noting that the Chinese stance was in coordination 17 with Egypt's efforts. The world should welcome China's voices, he said, stressing expectations for China's influence in the settlement of the conflict.

Cairo is currently hosting a united delegation 18 of various Palestinian factions 19, including Fatah, Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, for talks on the Egyptian bid for a truce in Gaza.

On the 27th consecutive 20 day of the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip, the death toll 21 on the Palestinian side has reached 1, 800, mostly civilians, plus 9,500 wounded. On the other side, Hamas have also killed at least 64 Israeli soldiers and three civilians, according to Israeli reports.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd L) holds a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry (2nd R) in Cairo, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2014. (Xinhua/Cui Xinyu)

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1
ongoing

  
 


adj.进行中的，前进的


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The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。












2
restive

  
 


adj.不安宁的，不安静的


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The government has done nothing to ease restrictions and manufacturers are growing restive.政府未采取任何措施放松出口限制,因此国内制造商变得焦虑不安。
The audience grew restive.观众变得不耐烦了。












3
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。












4
mediator

  
 


n.调解人，中介人


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He always takes the role of a mediator in any dispute.他总是在争论中充当调停人的角色。
He will appear in the role of mediator.他将出演调停者。












5
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。












6
truce

  
 


n.休战，(争执，烦恼等的)缓和；v.以停战结束


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The hot weather gave the old man a truce from rheumatism.热天使这位老人暂时免受风湿病之苦。
She had thought of flying out to breathe the fresh air in an interval of truce.她想跑出去呼吸一下休战期间的新鲜空气。












7
mutual

  
 


adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的


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We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。












8
negotiations

  
 


协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过


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negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。












9
mechanism

  
 


n.机械装置；机构，结构


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The bones and muscles are parts of the mechanism of the body.骨骼和肌肉是人体的组成部件。
The mechanism of the machine is very complicated.这台机器的结构是非常复杂的。












10
initially

  
 


adv.最初，开始


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The ban was initially opposed by the US.这一禁令首先遭到美国的反对。
Feathers initially developed from insect scales.羽毛最初由昆虫的翅瓣演化而来。












11
noted

  
 


adj.著名的，知名的


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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。












12
consensus

  
 


n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识


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Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？












13
escalation

  
 


n.扩大，增加


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The threat of nuclear escalation remains. 核升级的威胁仍旧存在。 来自辞典例句
Escalation is thus an aspect of deterrence and of crisis management. 因此逐步升级是威慑和危机处理的一个方面。 来自辞典例句












14
confrontation

  
 


n.对抗，对峙，冲突


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We can't risk another confrontation with the union.我们不能冒再次同工会对抗的危险。
After years of confrontation,they finally have achieved a modus vivendi.在对抗很长时间后，他们最后达成安宁生存的非正式协议。












15
coordinate

  
 


adj.同等的，协调的；n.同等者；vt.协作，协调


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You must coordinate what you said with what you did.你必须使你的言行一致。
Maybe we can coordinate the relation of them.或许我们可以调和他们之间的关系。












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humanitarian

  
 


n.人道主义者，博爱者，基督凡人论者


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She has many humanitarian interests and contributes a lot to them.她拥有很多慈善事业，并作了很大的贡献。
The British government has now suspended humanitarian aid to the area.英国政府现已暂停对这一地区的人道主义援助。












17
coordination

  
 


n.协调，协作


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Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。












18
delegation

  
 


n.代表团；派遣


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The statement of our delegation was singularly appropriate to the occasion.我们代表团的声明非常适合时宜。
We shall inform you of the date of the delegation's arrival.我们将把代表团到达的日期通知你。












19
factions

  
 


组织中的小派别，派系( faction的名词复数 )


参考例句：





The gens also lives on in the "factions." 氏族此外还继续存在于“factions〔“帮”〕中。 来自英汉非文学 - 家庭、私有制和国家的起源
rival factions within the administration 政府中的对立派别












20
consecutive

  
 


adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的


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It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。












21
toll

  
 


n.过路(桥)费；损失，伤亡人数；v.敲(钟)


参考例句：





The hailstone took a heavy toll of the crops in our village last night.昨晚那场冰雹损坏了我们村的庄稼。
The war took a heavy toll of human life.这次战争夺去了许多人的生命。