外交制裁
类别:国际
一国政府因不可接受的行径对另一国实施贸易与旅行制裁,两国紧张局势进一步加剧。
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The government has announced new sanctions against another country in response to actions it has described as unacceptable. 针对某国被指“无法接受”的举动,政府宣布对其展开新一轮制裁。
The measures, revealed today, will target trade and travel, 据今天公布的消息,相关措施将重点针对贸易和出行,
according to a government spokesperson. 政府发言人如是说。
"These steps send a clear message that such behaviour has consequences," “这些举措释放了一个明确信号:这种行为是要付出代价的,”
the foreign minister said. 外交部长表示。
The move comes as tensions between the two nations continue to rise. 眼下两国之间的紧张局势正在不断升级。
The other country has strongly rejected the sanctions and promised to respond. 对方国家对此坚决反对,并放话称一定会予以反制。
While allies have voiced support, 虽然盟友们纷纷表态支持,
some warned that sanctions could hurt ordinary people. 但也有人提醒说,制裁可能会殃及普通老百姓。
Trade between the two nations is expected to fall sharply. 预计两国之间的贸易往来将会大幅缩水。
Diplomats are working behind the scenes to prevent the dispute from growing. 外交人员正在幕后加紧斡旋,以防矛盾进一步扩大。
Experts say the sanctions may take months to have a real effect. 专家认为,制裁恐怕得过上几个月才能真正显现实效。
Both sides say they remain open to talks, despite the tension. 尽管局势紧张,双方均表示仍对谈判持开放态度。