1. rogue state 流氓国家
So North Korea remains a rogue state with an alarming nuclear programme rather than being a nuclear power in its own right.
由此可以看出朝鲜现在还只是一个偷偷进行核计划的流氓国家,而不是一个核大国 。
2. put aside 撇开
Just as they must put aside their prejudices, so we must be prepared to accept their good faith.
正如他们必须抛弃成见,我们也必须准备接受他们的诚意 。
3. tarnished by... 受到……影响
Mr. Arnold, however, writes that the bank's business of catering to wealthy clients will be tarnished by its subprime problems.
不过,阿诺德写道,瑞士银行面向高端客户的业务会因次债问题而受到影响 。
As the election approaches the war of words between the main political parties becomes increasingly intense.
大选在即,主要政党间的论战愈演愈烈 。