CCTV9英语新闻：伊核问题六国在维也纳着手起草全面协议文本
时间：2019-02-08 作者：英语课 分类：CCTV9英语新闻2014年05月
Nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers have entered a new stage, with the two sides discussing drafting a final deal. The latest round of negotiations 1 began Wednesday in Vienna, a little more than two months before the July 20 target for an agreement, and there has been cautious optimism over the talks so far.
EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L), Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (C) and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi (R) attend a session of the 4th round discussion on Iran's nuclear program in Vienna, Austria, May 14, 2014. (Xinhua/Qian Yi)
"The atmosphere is always very cordial between the two sides, and very business-like. It was an hour-long session this morning, which was longer than the initial plenary session as it is in these circumstances, so it was a good, useful initial discussion. No one should expect a dramatic announcement, I think, this week, because it's a phase of intensive negotiations," EU Foreign Affairs spokesman Michael Mann said.
The six powers hope to reduce Iran's nuclear weapons-making potential by negotiating substantial cuts in its atomic program. Tehran says it is not pursuing nuclear arms but is ready for concessions 2 in exchange for an end to all sanctions on its economy. Despite some progress over months of talks, diplomats 3 say substantial differences remain. The talks follow last November's first-step deal, in which Tehran agreed to temporarily stop expanding its nuclear activities in return for some sanctions relief.
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negotiations
协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过
参考例句：
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。
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concessions
n.（尤指由政府或雇主给予的）特许权( concession的名词复数 )；承认；减价；（在某地的）特许经营权
参考例句：
The firm will be forced to make concessions if it wants to avoid a strike. 要想避免罢工，公司将不得不作出一些让步。
The concessions did little to placate the students. 让步根本未能平息学生的愤怒。
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diplomats
n.外交官( diplomat的名词复数 )；有手腕的人，善于交际的人
参考例句：
These events led to the expulsion of senior diplomats from the country. 这些事件导致一些高级外交官被驱逐出境。
The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country. 法院对驻本国的外交官无裁判权。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- 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。
- The firm will be forced to make concessions if it wants to avoid a strike. 要想避免罢工，公司将不得不作出一些让步。
- The concessions did little to placate the students. 让步根本未能平息学生的愤怒。