经典名人英语演讲(中英对照):Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation(2)

He commands a destroyer squadron.
他指挥一个驱逐舰分队。

2. diplomatic a. 外交的

His father had been in the diplomatic service.
他的父亲曾在外交部门供职。

3. hint n. 暗示

The speaker dropped a hint of a possible modification of the proposals.
发言者暗示可能会修改建议。

4. intervene v. 插进;介入

Let such trifle not intervene between us.
不要让这样的小事介入我们之间。

5. torpedo v. 用鱼雷袭击

He wanted to confirm torpedo reeadiness for himself.
他还要亲自检查一下鱼雷是否准备好。