VOA慢速英语:Japanese Leader Praises Alliance with U.S. at Pearl Harbor Memorial

adversaries – n. opponents

condolences – n. expressions of sympathy and sadness for the loss of another

cornerstone – n. the most important part of a foundation

symbolism – n. to use symbols or actions to represent an idea or quality

political capital – n. goodwill or influence that can be used by a politician to get something done, but that can be used up easily

wreath – n. a ring or circle of flowers, leaves or other plantlife.