We have severed diplomatic relations with that country.
我们与那个国家断绝了外交关系。
4.treason n.不忠, 叛逆, 谋反, 叛国(罪)
例句:They have committed trea -son against the state.
他们犯了叛国罪。
5.litigation n.
打官司
例句:It was not unusual for the bank to involved in litigation over failed companies.
银行常常卷入关于公司倒闭的官司中。
6.discard vt.丢弃, 抛弃
例句:We should discard old beliefs.
我们应该抛弃旧观念。
不再使用
例句:We will discard the old books.
我们将不再使用这些旧书。
7.speculation n.推断,推测;猜测
例句:being naturally disposed towards speculation
天生喜欢猜测
Speculation was rife as to whom the prince might marry.
大家都在推测王子会娶谁。
8.espionage n.谍报活动; 间谍行为
例句:They were convicted of espionage.
他们被判有间谍罪。
9.repercussion n.后果, 反响
例句:The reforms had unexpected repercussions.
改革带来了意想不到的后果。
10.indict vt.控告, 起诉
例句:If the grand jury indicts the suspect, he will go to trial.