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时间：2018-12-05 作者：英语课 分类：PBS访谈社会系列

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　　But first: President Trump 1's marathon trip to Asia continued today, with perhaps the most high-stakes visit, to China.

　　That comes after an important stop in South Korea. On the agendas in both countries, countering North Korea. John Yang reports.
　　President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Beijing to a lavish 2 welcome, replete 3 with pageantry and throngs 4 of children waving Chinese and American flags.
　　Their tour with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife of the sprawling 5, ancient Forbidden City was broadcast live on state TV.
　　They also got a taste of Chinese opera. Amid the pomp, the two leaders find themselves in sharply contrasting political circumstances as they prepare to talk business.
　　China is a rising global force, and President Xi has just been confirmed by the ruling Communist Party as perhaps the most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.
　　Mr. Trump, on the other hand is embattled at home. That was underscored by Republican losses in yesterday's off-year elections.
　　That could complicate 6 U.S. efforts to win Chinese cooperation on North Korea and trade.
　　Before leaving his previous stop in South Korea, Mr. Trump tried to make an unannounced visit to one of the world's most dangerous borders,
　　the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas. But fog forced his helicopter to turn around.
　　In an address to the South Korean National Assembly, Mr. Trump said China should do more about the North's nuclear tests and missile launches.
　　We call on every nation, including China and Russia, to fully 7 implement 8 U.N. Security Council resolutions,
　　downgrade diplomatic relations with the regime, and sever 9 all ties of trade and technology.
　　Mr. Trump made a direct appeal to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
　　The weapons you are acquiring are not making you safer. They are putting your regime in grave danger.
　　Every step you take down this dark path increases the peril 10 you face.
　　North Korea is not the paradise your grandfather envisioned. It is a hell that no person deserves.
　　Today, I hope I speak not only for our countries, but for all civilized 11 nations, when I say to the North -- Do not underestimate us. And do not try us.
　　At the same time, he suggested a way out for the North, if they abandon their nuclear ambitions.
　　We will offer a path to a much better future. It begins with an end to the aggression 12 of your regime,
　　a stop to your development of ballistic missiles, and complete, verifiable and total denuclearization.
　　Tomorrow, Mr. Trump and President Xi sits down for extended bilateral 13 talks. For the PBS NewsHour, I'm John Yang. undefined

1 trump

n.王牌，法宝；v.打出王牌，吹喇叭

He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。

2 lavish

adj.无节制的；浪费的；vt.慷慨地给予，挥霍

He despised people who were lavish with their praises.他看不起那些阿谀奉承的人。
The sets and costumes are lavish.布景和服装极尽奢华。

3 replete

adj.饱满的，塞满的；n.贮蜜蚁

He was replete with food and drink.他吃喝得饱饱的。
This immense space may be replete with happiness and glory.这巨大的空间可能充满了幸福和光荣。

4 throngs

n.人群( throng的名词复数 )v.成群，挤满( throng的第三人称单数 )

She muscled through the throngs of people, frantically searching for David. 她使劲挤过人群，拼命寻找戴维。来自辞典例句
Our friends threaded their way slowly through the throngs upon the Bridge. 我们这两位朋友在桥上从人群中穿过，慢慢地往前走。来自辞典例句

5 sprawling

adj.蔓生的，不规则地伸展的v.伸开四肢坐[躺]( sprawl的现在分词 )；蔓延；杂乱无序地拓展；四肢伸展坐着（或躺着）