They have roots that stand in saltwater and look like cablesor ropes laid one on top of another.

VOA: special.2010.04.20

States stand to one another on the world stage as individuals do in the condition of nature; that is to say, potential enemies with no higher authority by which to adjudicate their conflicts.

国家相对于世界的关系,就好比人相对于自然的关系;,也就是说,在冲突面前不会有更高的权威,来裁定谁对谁错，只能弱肉强食。

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"We will have one opportunity on the 17th , and then stand down and allow them to play through.

VOA: standard.2009.06.16

"They just have too much impact." The White House has not taken a stand on the proposed legislation, focusing instead on President Obama's one-on-one discussions with Chinese leaders.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23