VOA慢速英语:俄罗斯强硬回应美国关闭使馆的命令

consulate – n. the building where a consul lives and works

respond – v. to say or write something as an answer to a question or request

tit-for-tat – n. to say or write something as an answer to a question or request

sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is 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. — usually plural