美菲将举行联合军演

时间：2012-03-08 06:34:13

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The Philippines has confirmed that it is holding military drills with the United States next month in Palawan.

菲律宾政府证实，下个月将在巴拉望省与美国举行军事演习。

The exercises will take place from 16 to 27 April near disputed territory in the South China Sea.

The region has seen tension due to overlapping¹ territorial² claims involving the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan.

The drills will involve 4,500 American and 2,300 Filipino military personnel, officials said.

"The cooperation between the two armed forces manifests（证明） the unswerving（坚定的） dedication³ and commitment of our security forces towards a more stable and secure Asia-Pacific region," armed forces chief Lieutenant⁴ General Jessie Dellosa said in a statement.

The US Embassy in Manila said that observers from Asean and "partner nations" have been invited.

The Philippine military did not specify⁵ exact locations where the military exercises would be carried out. Palawan island lies south-west of Manila.

"There are different places of engagements (in Palawan)," Major Emmanuel Garcia, spokesman for the Philippine contingent⁶（分遣队） , told AFP news.

Philippine officials also said the Balikatan (a Filipino word for "shoulder-to-shoulder") drills were to ensure smooth co-operation with the US during emergencies and disasters.

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1 overlapping
adj./n.交迭（的）
参考例句：
There is no overlapping question between the two courses. 这两门课程之间不存在重叠的问题。 A trimetrogon strip is composed of three rows of overlapping. 三镜头摄影航线为三排重迭的象片所组成。

2 territorial
adj.领土的，领地的
参考例句：
The country is fighting to preserve its territorial integrity.该国在为保持领土的完整而进行斗争。 They were not allowed to fish in our territorial waters.不允许他们在我国领海捕鱼。

3 dedication
n.奉献，献身，致力，题献，献辞
参考例句：
We admire her courage,compassion and dedication.我们钦佩她的勇气、爱心和奉献精神。 Her dedication to her work was admirable.她对工作的奉献精神可钦可佩。

4 lieutenant
n.陆军中尉，海军上尉；代理官员，副职官员
参考例句：
He was promoted to be a lieutenant in the army.他被提升为陆军中尉。 He prevailed on the lieutenant to send in a short note.他说动那个副官，递上了一张简短的便条进去。

5 specify
vt.指定，详细说明
参考例句：
We should specify a time and a place for the meeting.我们应指定会议的时间和地点。 Please specify what you will do.请你详述一下你将做什么。

6 contingent
adj.视条件而定的；n.一组，代表团，分遣队
参考例句：
The contingent marched in the direction of the Western Hills.队伍朝西山的方向前进。 Whether or not we arrive on time is contingent on the weather.我们是否按时到达要视天气情况而定。