2012/02/08
it's been a long time!
my last blogger was posted in 2007. it has been years. i watch sherlock holmes II yesterday. i'm so addicted now i'm gone crazy ~ i am SHER locked，that's my profile~~
2005/11/10
2004/11/06
Blair Sparks Anger with EU 'Wake Up' Call
By Andrew Woodcock and Geoff Meade, PA News in Brussels
Prime Minister Tony Blair's call for Europe to wake up to the reality of George Bush's re-election as US President gained a frosty reception in Brussels today.
frosty-Cold as frost; chilling; without ardour or warmth of feeling, frigid
In a newspaper interview today, Mr Blair accused fellow EU leaders of being in a "state of denial" over the second Bush term and urged them to forge closer trans-Atlantic relations, particularly over the rebuilding of Iraq.
forge-To make, fashion, frame, or construct (any material thing)
But French President Jacques Chirac countered that the EU needed to reinforce its own unity in a world which he said was increasingly divided.
counter-To go counter to, to act or speak in opposition to, or so as to check; to oppose, encounter, contradict, controvert
While the Prime Minister claimed to have detected a readiness among his European colleagues to rebuild bridges with Washington, Mr Chirac pointedly stressed the need to develop EU cohesion in a "multi-polar" world.
cohension-The action or condition of cohering; cleaving or sticking together
"Europe today has more than ever the need, the necessity, to reinforce itself and its dynamism and unity," he said.
"That is the goal of the constitution in a world that is more multi-polar than ever." Mr. Chirac's comments will keep the heat up on a simmering row over Iraq, following the staunch opposition of European countries including France and Germany to last year's conflict.
simmering-the state of being near boiling-point; the gentle murmuring of a liquid under the influence of heat
staunch-Of strong or firm construction, in good or firm condition, substantial
It had been thought likely that a Kerry victory in the November 2 US poll might have cleared the way for Paris and Berlin to take a more active role in Iraq, possibly even sending peacekeeping troops.
troop-A body of soldiers
But this seems a remote prospect following Mr Bush's re-election.
Yesterday, Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi criticised states which took a “spectator” role in the reconstruction of his country. He confirmed that his remarks were directed at France or Germany.
interim- A temporary or provisional arrangement, adopted in the meanwhile
spectator- One who sees, or looks on at, some scene or occurrence; a beholder, onlooker, observer
Mr Chirac left the EU summit in Brussels early today, missing an address by Mr Allawi to the gathered European leaders.
But he denied this was intended as a snub, saying: “I have absolutely no problem with meeting Mr Allawi if he wants to meet me.”
snub -An act or instance of snubbing; a remark or action intended to repress or rebuke a person
repress-To check, restrain, put down or keep under (something bad or objectionable).
rebutke-To beat down or force back; to repress or check (a person); to repulse
His early departure was necessary in order for him to attend a memorial service in the United Arab Emirates to its late leader, said Paris.
Emirate-The jurisdiction or government of an emir.
Emir-A Saracen or Arab prince, or governor of a province; a military commander.
In today's interview with The Times, Mr Blair said: "President Bush is there for four years. In a way some people are in a sort of state of denial."
"The election has happened. America has spoken. The rest of the world should listen." He added: "It is important that America listens to the rest of the world too."
Speaking after talks with Mr Allawi early this morning, the Prime Minister made little attempt to hide his exasperation at continued criticism of the Iraq war and its aftermath in Europe.
exasperation-The condition of being exasperated or intensely irritated; exasperated feeling, violent passion or anger; an instance of this
He said: "If you read the comments made by people around Europe over the past few months, there are some people who have not wanted to come to terms with the changes that have happened."
"I'm not going to point fingers at people, but we have got to move on. There is a new reality."
Mr Blair said he got the impression that leaders of other European states were coming round to the need for a good relationship with the US under a re-elected President Bush.
"We have a situation where President Bush has been elected," he said. "He is there now for four years and my sense in talking to European leaders overnight is that people do understand this is the reality and it is important that we work with the Americans and, of course, the Iraqi government to bring stability to Iraq.”
Today, as the summit drew to an end, all EU leaders including Mr Chirac put their name to a communiqué reaffirming Europe's goal of establishing "a secure, stable, unified, prosperous and democratic Iraq that will make a positive contribution to the stability of the region".
communiqué-An official announcement or report, esp. a report of a meeting, conference, etc
They expressed their "full support" for the arrangements for a transition to democratic government in Baghdad and pledged to support Mr Allawi's interim government in its efforts to hold nationwide elections in January.
pledg-To become surety for, make oneself responsible for (a person, thing, or statement)
The communique followed the formal confirmation of a new package of aid for Iraq totalling more than £20 million.
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Prime Minister Tony Blair's call for Europe to wake up to the reality of George Bush's re-election as US President gained a frosty reception in Brussels today.
frosty-Cold as frost; chilling; without ardour or warmth of feeling, frigid
In a newspaper interview today, Mr Blair accused fellow EU leaders of being in a "state of denial" over the second Bush term and urged them to forge closer trans-Atlantic relations, particularly over the rebuilding of Iraq.
forge-To make, fashion, frame, or construct (any material thing)
But French President Jacques Chirac countered that the EU needed to reinforce its own unity in a world which he said was increasingly divided.
counter-To go counter to, to act or speak in opposition to, or so as to check; to oppose, encounter, contradict, controvert
While the Prime Minister claimed to have detected a readiness among his European colleagues to rebuild bridges with Washington, Mr Chirac pointedly stressed the need to develop EU cohesion in a "multi-polar" world.
cohension-The action or condition of cohering; cleaving or sticking together
"Europe today has more than ever the need, the necessity, to reinforce itself and its dynamism and unity," he said.
"That is the goal of the constitution in a world that is more multi-polar than ever." Mr. Chirac's comments will keep the heat up on a simmering row over Iraq, following the staunch opposition of European countries including France and Germany to last year's conflict.
simmering-the state of being near boiling-point; the gentle murmuring of a liquid under the influence of heat
staunch-Of strong or firm construction, in good or firm condition, substantial
It had been thought likely that a Kerry victory in the November 2 US poll might have cleared the way for Paris and Berlin to take a more active role in Iraq, possibly even sending peacekeeping troops.
troop-A body of soldiers
But this seems a remote prospect following Mr Bush's re-election.
Yesterday, Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi criticised states which took a “spectator” role in the reconstruction of his country. He confirmed that his remarks were directed at France or Germany.
interim- A temporary or provisional arrangement, adopted in the meanwhile
spectator- One who sees, or looks on at, some scene or occurrence; a beholder, onlooker, observer
Mr Chirac left the EU summit in Brussels early today, missing an address by Mr Allawi to the gathered European leaders.
But he denied this was intended as a snub, saying: “I have absolutely no problem with meeting Mr Allawi if he wants to meet me.”
snub -An act or instance of snubbing; a remark or action intended to repress or rebuke a person
repress-To check, restrain, put down or keep under (something bad or objectionable).
rebutke-To beat down or force back; to repress or check (a person); to repulse
His early departure was necessary in order for him to attend a memorial service in the United Arab Emirates to its late leader, said Paris.
Emirate-The jurisdiction or government of an emir.
Emir-A Saracen or Arab prince, or governor of a province; a military commander.
In today's interview with The Times, Mr Blair said: "President Bush is there for four years. In a way some people are in a sort of state of denial."
"The election has happened. America has spoken. The rest of the world should listen." He added: "It is important that America listens to the rest of the world too."
Speaking after talks with Mr Allawi early this morning, the Prime Minister made little attempt to hide his exasperation at continued criticism of the Iraq war and its aftermath in Europe.
exasperation-The condition of being exasperated or intensely irritated; exasperated feeling, violent passion or anger; an instance of this
He said: "If you read the comments made by people around Europe over the past few months, there are some people who have not wanted to come to terms with the changes that have happened."
"I'm not going to point fingers at people, but we have got to move on. There is a new reality."
Mr Blair said he got the impression that leaders of other European states were coming round to the need for a good relationship with the US under a re-elected President Bush.
"We have a situation where President Bush has been elected," he said. "He is there now for four years and my sense in talking to European leaders overnight is that people do understand this is the reality and it is important that we work with the Americans and, of course, the Iraqi government to bring stability to Iraq.”
Today, as the summit drew to an end, all EU leaders including Mr Chirac put their name to a communiqué reaffirming Europe's goal of establishing "a secure, stable, unified, prosperous and democratic Iraq that will make a positive contribution to the stability of the region".
communiqué-An official announcement or report, esp. a report of a meeting, conference, etc
They expressed their "full support" for the arrangements for a transition to democratic government in Baghdad and pledged to support Mr Allawi's interim government in its efforts to hold nationwide elections in January.
pledg-To become surety for, make oneself responsible for (a person, thing, or statement)
The communique followed the formal confirmation of a new package of aid for Iraq totalling more than £20 million.
All ariticles and pictures are from News.Scotsman.Com
For further details, please refer to http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=3720564
All explanation on words are given by Oxford English Directory search engine.
http://www.oed.com/
In the memory of the "longest living loyal in history"
--Final Royal farewell to princess, BBC news: Members of the Royal Family have gathered to pay their final respects to the Queen's aunt Princess Alice, who died aged 102 last week.Royal Funeral
Princess was patron to CPRE, Girls Brigade and the Royal Society, etc.
All articles and pictures are from BBC NEWS UK, find more details in http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/3984911.stm
