英闻天下——493 Colombian President Updates Nation on Peace Talks

 　　Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos is calling for unity¹ in supporting his government's peace process with the country's FARC rebels to "assure its success" in the next several months.

 

　　In a televised address on the eve of an organized march against violence, Santos is expressing optimism his government is close to achieving a historic agreement with the group.

 

　　"It's normal that Colombians would be skeptical² after so many deceptions³. But the truth is the process is going well. It is being worked on with patience and perseverance⁴ in the editing of an accord that has never before been done with the FARC. It's a difficult and complex process. We will leave the delegations⁵ to work in Havana without so much speculation⁶. If the rhythm of the last weeks is maintained, it is perfectly⁷ possible to conclude this work in months."

 

　　Santos is also suggesting they're getting closer to striking a peace deal with Columbia's second-largest rebel group, the National Liberation Army.

 

　　Speaking in Havana, Cuba, FARC Commander Pablo Catatumbo has issued his own call for solidarity⁸ in the peace process.

 

　　"This is the hour to rise above whatever personal pettiness, whatever sordid⁹ political calculation and to decidedly advance toward the building of a new Colombia, built among all and for he benefit of all."

 

　　Thousands are expected to march in Bogota later on this Tuesday to demand an end to violence and in solidarity with the victims of the conflict.

1 unity   

n.团结，联合，统一；和睦，协调

参考例句：

• When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
• We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前，我们必须加强团结。

2 skeptical   

adj.怀疑的，多疑的

参考例句：

• Others here are more skeptical about the chances for justice being done.这里的其他人更为怀疑正义能否得到伸张。
• Her look was skeptical and resigned.她的表情是将信将疑而又无可奈何。

3 deceptions   

欺骗( deception的名词复数 )； 骗术，诡计

参考例句：

• Nobody saw through Mary's deceptions. 无人看透玛丽的诡计。
• There was for him only one trustworthy road through deceptions and mirages. 对他来说只有一条可靠的路能避开幻想和错觉。

4 perseverance   

n.坚持不懈，不屈不挠

参考例句：

• It may take some perseverance to find the right people.要找到合适的人也许需要有点锲而不舍的精神。
• Perseverance leads to success.有恒心就能胜利。

5 delegations   

n.代表团( delegation的名词复数 )；委托，委派

参考例句：

• In the past 15 years, China has sent 280 women delegations abroad. 十五年来，中国共派280批妇女代表团出访。 来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书
• The Sun Ray decision follows the federal pattern of tolerating broad delegations but insisting on safeguards. “阳光”案的判决仿效联邦容许广泛授权的做法，但又坚持保护措施。 来自英汉非文学 - 行政法

6 speculation   

n.思索，沉思；猜测；投机

参考例句：

• Her mind is occupied with speculation.她的头脑忙于思考。
• There is widespread speculation that he is going to resign.人们普遍推测他要辞职。

7 perfectly   

adv.完美地，无可非议地，彻底地

参考例句：

• The witnesses were each perfectly certain of what they said.证人们个个对自己所说的话十分肯定。
• Everything that we're doing is all perfectly above board.我们做的每件事情都是光明正大的。

8 solidarity   

n.团结；休戚相关

参考例句：

• They must preserve their solidarity.他们必须维护他们的团结。
• The solidarity among China's various nationalities is as firm as a rock.中国各族人民之间的团结坚如磐石。

9 sordid   

adj.肮脏的，不干净的，卑鄙的，暗淡的

参考例句：

• He depicts the sordid and vulgar sides of life exclusively.他只描写人生肮脏和庸俗的一面。
• They lived in a sordid apartment.他们住在肮脏的公寓房子里。