1. rogue state 流氓國家
So North Korea remains a rogue state with an alarming nuclear programme rather than being a nuclear power in its own right.
由此可以看出朝鮮現在還只是一個偷偷進行核計劃的流氓國家,而不是一個核大國 。
2. put aside 撇開
Just as they must put aside their prejudices, so we must be prepared to accept their good faith.
正如他們必須拋棄成見,我們也必須準備接受他們的誠意 。
3. tarnished by... 受到……影響
Mr. Arnold, however, writes that the bank's business of catering to wealthy clients will be tarnished by its subprime problems.
不過,阿諾德寫道,瑞士銀行面向高端客戶的業務會因次債問題而受到影響 。
As the election approaches the war of words between the main political parties becomes increasingly intense.
大選在即,主要政黨間的論戰愈演愈烈 。