VOA常速英语:US Moves to Restore Relations with Pakistan

set back推迟, 耽搁
例句：The accident has set them back several weeks.
那次事故已使他们耽搁了几个星期。

2. The terms used to describe U.S.-Pakistan relations will no longer be words like ‘alliance’ or ‘stable partnership.’ 

no longer不再, 已不, 不复, 再也不
例句：The city's water supply is no longer adequate for its need.
这个城市的供水已不敷需求。

3. The new normal will sort of recognize that Pakistan’s interests do not easily correspond with U.S. interests

correspond with与…通信; 与…相一致
例句：Your account of events corresponds with hers.
你说的情况和她说的一致。

4. The United States is expected to counter with a visit to Islamabad by General James Mattis, the U.S. military commander responsible for South and Central Asia.

counter with提出与之抗衡的(建议、计划等); 以…反击
例句：The debater countered with another argument.
这个辩论者提出另一个论点进行反驳。
responsible for为…负责;是造成…的原因
例句：The bad weather is responsible for the small attendance.
出席率低是由于天气不佳。

5. But that may become increasingly difficult with some politicians and religious leaders stoking the anger as they prepare for expected early parliamentary elections this year.

prepare for (使)为…作准备
例句：We should prepare well for the negotiations.
我们应该为这次谈判做好准备。