英语听力精选进阶版 14459（在线收听）

 France to train Russian sailors

Vocabulary

sorely

extremely, very much

undermines

makes (someone or something) less confident or effective

to take a tougher line

to deal with someone or something in a stricter or firmer way

unrest

fighting or violent behviour by people who are protesting against something

to press the pause button

to stop doing something for a short time (as if pressing 'pause' on a TV remote control)

hardware

equipment, tools, machines and vehicles used in a particular area, for example, the military