VOA慢速英语 ：中国和印度同意加强经济合作 2014-06-20

China and India Agree to Boost Economic Ties

From VOA Learning English, this is the Economics Report.

The Chinese and Indian foreign ministers have discussed ways to ease tensions and increase economic ties. It was the first high level meeting between the Asian powers since a new government took power in India. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indian counterpart, Sushma Swaraj, met for three hours in the Indian capital New Delhi.

Afterwards, Indian official said both countries agreed much could be done to improve their economic relationship. Gautam Bambawale of India's foreign ministry says China will consider the possibility of expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.

"Foreign Minister Wang Yi also said that the economic development of India is something that is supported by the Chinese government," Bambawale said.

Indian Officials say more Chinese investment could reduce India's trade deficit with China. That deficit has increased to more than $30 billion. India says it wants more Chinese investment in roads, ports and other systems. India also would like increased investment in manufacturing - areas in which India is behind China.

Some foreign policy observers in India expect new Prime Minister Narendra Modi to increase economic ties with China as he tries to meet his campaign promise to develop India's economy. But the two countries also have a disputed boarder in the Himalayas. The conflict remains unsettled after years of negotiations. India accuses Chinese troops of entering its territory in the past year raising tensions.

The Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was the first foreign leader to congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his election victory. Mr. Modi described China as "always a priority in India's foreign policy."

Mr. Modi took an aggressive position about China and Pakistan during his campaign. However, he has shown signs that building ties with neighboring countries will be important.

An Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman said several high level meetings are planned this year, one will include a visit by the Chinese Premier to India.

And that is the Economics Report from VOA Learning English. I'm Mario Ritter.

词汇解析

ministry

难度：3星常用词汇，属常用6000词

英汉解释

n.(政府的)部;内阁;(全体)牧师

参考例句

用作名词 (n.)

The army, navy and airforce are all controlled by the Ministry of Defense.

陆海空军皆由国防部控制。

He felt no vocation for the ministry.

他不以为做牧师是自己的天职。

investment

难度：4星核心词汇，属常用3000词

英汉解释

n.投资;投资额;投入

参考例句

用作名词 (n.)

Great changes are in prospect in this area due to foreign investment.

因为外资的引进，该地区会发生很大变化。

Investment is turning up sharply.

投资额急遽增长。

conflict

难度：4星核心词汇，属常用3000词

英汉解释

n.冲突;战斗;矛盾;斗争

vi.冲突;抵触;争执

参考例句

用作名词 (n.)

Both sides suffered heavy casualties in the border armed conflict.

在这次边界武装冲突中双方都遭到了重大伤亡。

He's got involved in a political conflict he can't extricate himself from.

他陷在一场政治斗争中不能脱身。

用作不及物动词 (vi.)

A careless move may well trigger an all new debate and conflict.

一不小心，还可能引发全新的争执和冲突。

repeatedly

难度：2星扩展词汇，属常用10000词

英汉解释

adv.重复地;再三地

参考例句

用作副词 (adv.)

He drew a long breath and repeatedly chanted the name of Rama, every word showering nectar into the hearts of the devotees.

他深深地吸了一口气，重复地唱颂着罗摩的名字，每一个字都像甘露般地洒落在奉献者的心里。

B. However, in order to restore peace and social order, individual states or the international community has repeatedly used force in history.

然而，历史上为了恢复和平和社会秩序，个别的国家或国际社会再三地使用武力。

aggressive

难度：4星核心词汇，属常用3000词

英汉解释

adj.侵略的;进攻性的;好斗的;有进取心的

参考例句

用作形容词 (adj.)

His style of argument in meetings is not so much aggressive as pertinacious.

他在会议上的辩论态度并非锋芒逼人而是坚持己见。

But what impresses most is that they are aggressive in their career and responsible to their families and respectful to females.

但最印象深刻的,上海男人在事业上有进取心,对家庭有很强的责任感,而且尊重女性。