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VOA标准英语2009年-US Envoy Returning to Asia for North Korea

时间:2009-09-07 06:43来源:互联网 提供网友:1045064034   字体: [ ]
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The State Department said Thursday its special envoy1 for implementing2 U.N.-mandated3 sanctions against North Korea will return to Asia next week for more talks on tightening5 economic curbs6 against Pyongyang. Ambassador Philip Goldberg said he thinks efforts to put an economic squeeze on North Korea after its nuclear test in May are beginning to have an effect.

The appointment of Philip Goldberg to promote implementation7 of the June 12 U.N. Security Council resolution, tightening sanctions after the nuclear test, reflects the high priority the Obama administration has placed on the issue.

The career diplomat8, most recently U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, says he thinks the new international pressure, aimed at forcing North Korea back to nuclear negotiations9, is beginning to be felt in Pyongyang.

Goldberg spoke10 at a news briefing where he announced he will lead an interagency team of senior U.S. officials to Singapore, Thailand, South Korea and Japan starting next week, his second Asia mission since being named to the post in late June.

Resolution 1874 tightened11 sanctions mandated by the Security Council after North Korea's first nuclear test in 2006, and included a call on U.N. member countries to inspect North Korea's maritime12 and air cargo13 suspected of being related to weapons proliferation.

Last month, a North Korean freighter, the Kang Nam-One, suspected of carrying illicit14 weapons technology destined15 for Burma, turned back for home after it was reported to be under surveillance by U.S. and other naval16 forces.

Goldberg told reporters the apparent decision to recall the vessel17 is one, early, indication the new sanctions push is being noticed by North Korean authorities.
 
Philip Goldberg, a United States envoy in charge of coordinating18 the implementation of sanctions against North Korea (July 2009 photo)

"The North Korean ship was coming down toward Southeast Asia and eventually turned around," he said. "It was after quite a bit of diplomatic activity, after a lot of consultation19. So I think it's had an effect. But it's going to take time for this to all work. And we're committed to a steady process of using this as one route, while still offering a greater conversation about returning to those irreversible steps on denuclearization."

Earlier this week, Indian authorities detained and searched a North Korean cargo vessel after it reportedly had engaged in suspicious activity, but later released the ship and its crew, having found no evidence of illegal cargo.

Goldberg indicated the inspection20 issue would be a key part of his talks with officials of maritime powers Singapore and Thailand, and that meetings in South Korea and Japan would focus on efforts to resume the Chinese-sponsored six-nation talks on the North Korean nuclear program.

The envoy stressed that U.S.-led efforts to tighten4 economic pressure were aimed at stifling21 North Korea's once-lucrative business in nuclear and missile technology proliferation, and not at increasing economic hardships for the North Korean people.

He also said the Obama administration, which penalized22 another North Korean bank Wednesday for allegedly supporting proliferation activities, is enforcing the existing U.N. sanctions and not creating new ones, and is keeping the door open to a return by Pyongyang to the nuclear talks.

Goldberg, who has already visited China, Malaysia and Russia in his new capacity, said he plans another trip to China soon, perhaps before the end of this month.


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1 envoy xoLx7     
n.使节,使者,代表,公使
参考例句:
  • Their envoy showed no sign of responding to our proposals.他们的代表对我方的提议毫无回应的迹象。
  • The government has not yet appointed an envoy to the area.政府尚未向这一地区派过外交官。
2 implementing be68540dfa000a0fb38be40d32259215     
v.实现( implement的现在分词 );执行;贯彻;使生效
参考例句:
  • -- Implementing a comprehensive drug control strategy. ――实行综合治理的禁毒战略。 来自汉英非文学 - 白皮书
  • He was in no hurry about implementing his unshakable principle. 他并不急于实行他那不可动摇的原则。 来自辞典例句
3 mandated b1de99702d7654948b507d8fbbea9700     
adj. 委托统治的
参考例句:
  • Mandated desegregation of public schools. 命令解除公立学校中的种族隔离
  • Britain was mandated to govern the former colony of German East Africa. 英国受权代管德国在东非的前殖民地。
4 tighten 9oYwI     
v.(使)变紧;(使)绷紧
参考例句:
  • Turn the screw to the right to tighten it.向右转动螺钉把它拧紧。
  • Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation.一些国家实行紧缩银根的货币政策,以避免通货膨胀。
5 tightening 19aa014b47fbdfbc013e5abf18b64642     
上紧,固定,紧密
参考例句:
  • Make sure the washer is firmly seated before tightening the pipe. 旋紧水管之前,检查一下洗衣机是否已牢牢地固定在底座上了。
  • It needs tightening up a little. 它还需要再收紧些。
6 curbs 33e58ba55cb8445083b74c118601eb9a     
v.限制,克制,抑制( curb的第三人称单数 )
参考例句:
  • In executing his functions he is not bound by any legal curbs on his power. 在他履行职务时,他的权力是不受任何法律约束的。 来自辞典例句
  • Curbs on air travel were being worked out and would shortly be announced. 限制航空旅行的有关规定正在拟定中,不久即将公布。 来自辞典例句
7 implementation 2awxV     
n.实施,贯彻
参考例句:
  • Implementation of the program is now well underway.这一项目的实施现在行情看好。
8 diplomat Pu0xk     
n.外交官,外交家;能交际的人,圆滑的人
参考例句:
  • The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.那位外交官插进一个笑话,紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。
  • He served as a diplomat in Russia before the war.战前他在俄罗斯当外交官。
9 negotiations af4b5f3e98e178dd3c4bac64b625ecd0     
协商( negotiation的名词复数 ); 谈判; 完成(难事); 通过
参考例句:
  • negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
  • Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。
10 spoke XryyC     
n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说
参考例句:
  • They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
  • The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。
11 tightened bd3d8363419d9ff838bae0ba51722ee9     
收紧( tighten的过去式和过去分词 ); (使)变紧; (使)绷紧; 加紧
参考例句:
  • The rope holding the boat suddenly tightened and broke. 系船的绳子突然绷断了。
  • His index finger tightened on the trigger but then relaxed again. 他的食指扣住扳机,然后又松开了。
12 maritime 62yyA     
adj.海的,海事的,航海的,近海的,沿海的
参考例句:
  • Many maritime people are fishermen.许多居于海滨的人是渔夫。
  • The temperature change in winter is less in maritime areas.冬季沿海的温差较小。
13 cargo 6TcyG     
n.(一只船或一架飞机运载的)货物
参考例句:
  • The ship has a cargo of about 200 ton.这条船大约有200吨的货物。
  • A lot of people discharged the cargo from a ship.许多人从船上卸下货物。
14 illicit By8yN     
adj.非法的,禁止的,不正当的
参考例句:
  • He had an illicit association with Jane.他和简曾有过不正当关系。
  • Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30% this year.今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%。
15 destined Dunznz     
adj.命中注定的;(for)以…为目的地的
参考例句:
  • It was destined that they would marry.他们结婚是缘分。
  • The shipment is destined for America.这批货物将运往美国。
16 naval h1lyU     
adj.海军的,军舰的,船的
参考例句:
  • He took part in a great naval battle.他参加了一次大海战。
  • The harbour is an important naval base.该港是一个重要的海军基地。
17 vessel 4L1zi     
n.船舶;容器,器皿;管,导管,血管
参考例句:
  • The vessel is fully loaded with cargo for Shanghai.这艘船满载货物驶往上海。
  • You should put the water into a vessel.你应该把水装入容器中。
18 coordinating fc35d08ba9bb2dcfdc96033a33b9ae1e     
v.使协调,使调和( coordinate的现在分词 );协调;协同;成为同等
参考例句:
  • He abolished the Operations Coordinating Board and the Planning Board. 他废除了行动协调委员会和计划委员会。 来自辞典例句
  • He's coordinating the wedding, and then we're not going to invite him? 他是来协调婚礼的,难道我们不去请他? 来自电影对白
19 consultation VZAyq     
n.咨询;商量;商议;会议
参考例句:
  • The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
  • The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。
20 inspection y6TxG     
n.检查,审查,检阅
参考例句:
  • On random inspection the meat was found to be bad.经抽查,发现肉变质了。
  • The soldiers lined up for their daily inspection by their officers.士兵们列队接受军官的日常检阅。
21 stifling dhxz7C     
a.令人窒息的
参考例句:
  • The weather is stifling. It looks like rain. 今天太闷热,光景是要下雨。
  • We were stifling in that hot room with all the windows closed. 我们在那间关着窗户的热屋子里,简直透不过气来。
22 penalized c88c37e7a177d0a347c36794aa587e91     
对…予以惩罚( penalize的过去式和过去分词 ); 使处于不利地位
参考例句:
  • You will be penalized for poor spelling. 你拼写不好将会受到处罚。
  • Team members will be penalized for lateness. 队员迟到要受处罚。
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