CCTV - Korean Peninsula

Amy Alice C. (United States of America)
Word list taken from CCTV article, Dec. 6, 2010.
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  1. peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
    Chinese President Hu Jintao is calling for a calm and a rational response from all sides to prevent the deterioration of the fragile security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
  2. deterioration
    the process of changing to an inferior state
    Chinese President Hu Jintao is calling for a calm and a rational response from all sides to prevent the deterioration of the fragile security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
  3. fragile
    easily broken or damaged or destroyed
    Chinese President Hu Jintao is calling for a calm and a rational response from all sides to prevent the deterioration of the fragile security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
  4. escalation
    an increase or intensification
    Calling the situation on the Korean Peninsula fragile, the Chinese president is calling for all sides to exercise restraint to prevent a further escalation of the tension.
  5. reiterate
    say, state, or perform again
    The Chinese president reiterates the only way to resolve the tense issue is through dialogues and negotiations.
  6. sure thing
    something that is definitely established
    He also wants to make sure things don't spin out of control which is not in the common interests of all parties concerned.
  7. counterpart
    a person or thing having the same function as another
    His appeal came during a telephone conversation with his US counterpart Barack Obama on Monday.
  8. tension
    the action of stretching something tight
    President Hu Jintao says China is deeply concerned over the tensions and regrets the loss of lives and property in late last month's artillery exchange between the DPRK and South Korea.
  9. rational
    consistent with or based on or using reason
    Chinese President Hu Jintao is calling for a calm and a rational response from all sides to prevent the deterioration of the fragile security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
  10. resolve
    find a solution or answer
    The Chinese president reiterates the only way to resolve the tense issue is through dialogues and negotiations.
  11. call for
    express the need or desire for; ask for
    Chinese President Hu Jintao is calling for a calm and a rational response from all sides to prevent the deterioration of the fragile security situation on the Korean Peninsula.
  12. stability
    the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
    The country also wants to maintain peace and stability in the region as well as northeast Asia.
  13. tense
    taut or rigid; stretched tight
    The Chinese president reiterates the only way to resolve the tense issue is through dialogues and negotiations.
  14. make sure
    make a point of doing something
    He also wants to make sure things don't spin out of control which is not in the common interests of all parties concerned.
  15. restraint
    the act of controlling by holding someone or something back
    Calling the situation on the Korean Peninsula fragile, the Chinese president is calling for all sides to exercise restraint to prevent a further escalation of the tension.
  16. appeal
    earnest or urgent request
    His appeal came during a telephone conversation with his US counterpart Barack Obama on Monday.
Created on 十二月 6, 2010 (updated 十二月 6, 2010)

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