-
(单词翻译:双击或拖选)
Terrence O'Shaughnessy, a commander under the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, said that the flight was in response to recent actions by North Korea.
"The United States remains1 steadfast2 in its commitment to the defence of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and to maintaining stability on the Korean Peninsula, to include extended deterrence3 provided by our conventional forces and our nuclear umbrella. B-52 mission re-enforced the U.S. commitment to the security of our allies and partners and demonstrate one of many alliance capabilities4 available for the defense5 of the Republic of Korea."
South Korean Air Force Commander Lee Wang Geun also said that his country will work closely with the U.S.
"Our air force is ready to punish any provocations7 firmly and strongly whenever, wherever, and in whatever shape it may be. The ROK-US alliance is more steadfast than ever. The ROK-US combined Air Forces is based on the intimate sharing of intelligence and powerful and precise firepower, which will neutralise the enemy's intent for provocation6."
The U.S. B-52 bomber8 conducted a low-level flight over Osan Air Base near South Korean capital Seoul and then returned to its base in Guam on Sunday.
The bomber was armed with a nuclear missile and "bunker buster" bombs.
The flight was also joined by a U.S. F-16 and a South Korean F-15.
It is reported that the bomber is one of the retaliatory9 measures from the U.S. and South Korea against North Korea.
The two sides are said to be considering more steps including the deployment10 of U.S. aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan currently in Yokosuka, Japan.
They may also send a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine and F-22 stealth fighter.
Earlier on Sunday, North Korea's state media quoted top leader Kim Jong Un calling the H-bomb test a self-defensive step.
"The DPRK's H-bomb test is a self-defensive step for reliably defending the peace on the Korean Peninsula and the regional security from the danger of nuclear war caused by the U.S.-led imperialists. It is the legitimate11 right of a sovereign state and a fair action that is above criticism."
According to the official KCNA news agency, the comment was made by Kim during a visit to the Ministry12 of People's Armed Forces to congratulate on their first H-bomb test.
The announcement triggered international condemnation13.
Many experts also expressed suspicion over the country's capability14 of developing an H-bomb.
They said the 5.1 seismic15 tremor16 caused by the test was too small to be caused by a proper hydrogen bomb explosion.
For CRI, this is Fei Fei.
1 remains | |
n.剩余物,残留物;遗体,遗迹 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
2 steadfast | |
adj.固定的,不变的,不动摇的;忠实的;坚贞不移的 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
3 deterrence | |
威慑,制止; 制止物,制止因素; 挽留的事物; 核威慑 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
4 capabilities | |
n.能力( capability的名词复数 );可能;容量;[复数]潜在能力 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
5 defense | |
n.防御,保卫;[pl.]防务工事;辩护,答辩 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
6 provocation | |
n.激怒,刺激,挑拨,挑衅的事物,激怒的原因 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
7 provocations | |
n.挑衅( provocation的名词复数 );激怒;刺激;愤怒的原因 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
8 bomber | |
n.轰炸机,投弹手,投掷炸弹者 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
9 retaliatory | |
adj.报复的 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
10 deployment | |
n. 部署,展开 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
11 legitimate | |
adj.合法的,合理的,合乎逻辑的;v.使合法 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
12 ministry | |
n.(政府的)部;牧师 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
13 condemnation | |
n.谴责; 定罪 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
14 capability | |
n.能力;才能;(pl)可发展的能力或特性等 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
15 seismic | |
a.地震的,地震强度的 | |
参考例句: |
|
|
16 tremor | |
n.震动,颤动,战栗,兴奋,地震 | |
参考例句: |
|
|