杂志英语听力:奥运会对朝韩争议有多大贡献(1)

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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。
 

4. war of words 唇枪舌战
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。