英闻天下——173 UN Approves Resolution on DPRK Satellite Launch

 　　A senior Chinese diplomat¹ says that the latest UN resolution on North Korea is "generally balanced."

 

　　North Korea launched an earth observation satellite in mid² December. The country has later defended its right to launch a satellite for peaceful and scientific purposes.

 

　　The new resolution demands North Korea not to conduct any further ballistic missile tests, nuclear tests or any further provocation³.

 

　　The Council also calls for the resumption of Six-Party talks, which began in 2003 but was stalled in December 2008.

 

　　China's ambassador to the UN Li Baodong said it is important to recognize that diplomatic engagement with Pyong Yang is necessary at this point.

 

　　"Sanctions and just resolutions alone do not work. The policy of the sanction does not work. The resolution must be accompanied, supplemented by diplomatic efforts. Through team work and support from international community to encourage all parties concerned to negotiate with each other; to address their concerns in a balanced manner, keeping in mind the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region."

 

　　Chinese Foreign Ministry⁴ spokesman Qin Gang said China regrets North Korea's satellite launch amid the universal concern of the international community.

 

　　But meanwhile, China maintains that the UN Security Council's reaction should be prudent⁵ and moderate, be conducive⁶ to peace and stability of the Peninsula, and help avoid the progressive escalation⁷ of tensions.

 

　　Qin added China always holds that the disputes should be solved through dialogue and consultation⁸.

1 diplomat   

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。

2 mid   

adj.中央的，中间的

参考例句：

• Our mid-term exam is pending.我们就要期中考试了。
• He switched over to teaching in mid-career.他在而立之年转入教学工作。

3 provocation   

n.激怒，刺激，挑拨，挑衅的事物，激怒的原因

参考例句：

• He's got a fiery temper and flares up at the slightest provocation.他是火爆性子，一点就着。
• They did not react to this provocation.他们对这一挑衅未作反应。

4 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。

5 prudent   

adj.谨慎的，有远见的，精打细算的

参考例句：

• A prudent traveller never disparages his own country.聪明的旅行者从不贬低自己的国家。
• You must school yourself to be modest and prudent.你要学会谦虚谨慎。

6 conducive   

adj.有益的，有助的

参考例句：

• This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.这样的氛围更有利于学习。
• Exercise is conducive to good health.体育锻炼有助于增强体质。

7 escalation   

n.扩大，增加

参考例句：

• The threat of nuclear escalation remains. 核升级的威胁仍旧存在。 来自辞典例句
• Escalation is thus an aspect of deterrence and of crisis management. 因此逐步升级是威慑和危机处理的一个方面。 来自辞典例句

8 consultation   

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。