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平壤方面暗示重回六方会谈

2009-10-16来源:和谐英语
Glossary [only for reference]

signal [transitive] to make something clear by what you say or do

six-party talks: a series of meetings aim to find a peaceful resolution to the security concerns as a result of the North Korean nuclear weapons program with six participating states: the People's Republic of China; the Republic of Korea (South Korea); the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea); the United States of America; the Russian Federation; and Japan.


jump for joy: to be extremely happy and pleased


reclusive: someone who is reclusive refers to the person who chooses to live alone, and does not like seeing or talking to other people


stand by somebody: to stay loyal to someone and support them, especially in a difficult situation


keen: wanting to do something or wanting something to happen very much


stalled: stopping making progress or developing


withdraw [intransitive and transitive]: to stop taking part in an activity, belonging to an organization etc, or to make someone do this


behind the scenes: secretly, while other things are happening publicly


the fruit(s) of something: the good results that you have from something, after you have worked very hard


bilateral: involving two groups or nations


intelligence [uncountable]: information about the secret activities of foreign governments, the military plans of an enemy etc


reaffirm [transitive]: to formally state an opinion, belief, or intention again, especially when someone has questioned you or expressed a doubt


multilateral: involving several different countries or groups