VOA慢速英语:越南寻求与澳大利亚更密切的关系

absence – n. a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist;

aspects – n. a part of something

tier – n. a level or step in a group or organization

counterbalance – n. weight than balances another weight

maritime - adj. of or relating to sailing on the sea or doing business such as trading by sea

sovereignty – n. controlling influence; unlimited power

extent – n. the point or limit to which something extends

strategic – adj. related to a general plan; useful in carrying out a plan

navigation – n. the science of getting ships, airplanes or spacecraft from place to place