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US, North Korea Tensions Rise After Missile Test Threat

2017-01-10来源:VOA
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intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) – n. a type of missile that can fly form one continent to another

a wild card – n. a person or thing that could affect a situation in a way that cannot be predicted : an unknown or uNPRedictable factor

potential – adj. possible

acute - adj. very serious or dangerous; requiring serious attention or action

sanction – n. an action taken, or an order given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. instability – n. the quality or state of being unstable

escalate – v. to become worse or to make (something) worse or more severe