VOA慢速英语:China Criticizes US Navy Operation in South China Sea

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maritime – adj. relating to the sea, especially relating to commercial or military activity

remnant – n. a small remaining amount of something when other parts are gone

modify – v. to make small changes to something to improve it

consult – v. to seek advice or have discussions with others

enact – v. to approve a piece of legislation to become law

arbitrary – adj. based on a random or personal choice, rather than reason

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