CCTV9英语新闻：中国敦促日本反省历史

China urged Japan on Tuesday to reflect on its unbridled militaristic past, and respect the concerns of other countries in the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry¹ spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comments in answer to a question about the Japanese cabinet’s approval of a sereies of new defense² measures. Those measures will further expand its military might amid increasing regional concerns about its right-leaning politics and surging nationalism.

"Asian countries including China and the international community have to concern about Japan’s recent actions, which will keep us on high alert. China urges Japan to seriously reflect on history, respect the reasonable concerns of other countries in the region and conform to current historical trends while sticking to the path of peaceful development. We hope that Japan will take action to maintain peace rather than simple talking about it. We also hope Japan play a constructive³ role in safeguarding peace and stability in the region." said Hua Chunying, Spokeswoman, Chinese Foreign Ministry.

 

 

1 ministry   

n.(政府的)部；牧师

参考例句：

• They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
• We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。

2 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

3 constructive   

adj.建设的，建设性的

参考例句：

• We welcome constructive criticism.我们乐意接受有建设性的批评。
• He is beginning to deal with his anger in a constructive way.他开始用建设性的方法处理自己的怒气。