détente
Significado: The easing of hostility or strained relations between countries or groups, especially through diplomacy.
Détente is most closely associated with the period of reduced Cold War tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the 1970s. In broader usage, it describes any deliberate relaxation of tension between parties that have been in conflict. The word retains its French character and pronunciation in English, lending it a diplomatic gravitas. It implies a process of warming rather than a single decisive act.
Ejemplos
- The period of détente between East and West was marked by a series of arms reduction treaties. 东西方之间的缓和时期以一系列军备削减条约为标志。El período de distensión entre el Este y el Oeste estuvo marcado por una serie de tratados de reducción de armamento.東西間のデタントの時期は一連の軍縮条約によって特徴づけられた。동서 간 데탕트 시기는 일련의 군축 조약으로 특징지어졌다.
- A cautious détente appears to be developing between the two neighbouring states after years of mutual hostility. 经过多年的相互敌视之后,这两个邻国之间似乎正在出现谨慎的缓和。Una cautelosa distensión parece estar desarrollándose entre los dos Estados vecinos tras años de hostilidad mutua.長年にわたる相互の敵意の後、両隣国間には慎重なデタントが生まれつつあるように見える。수년간의 상호 적대감 이후, 두 인접 국가 사이에 조심스러운 데탕트가 형성되고 있는 것으로 보인다.
- The new ambassador was tasked with pursuing a policy of détente rather than confrontation. 新任大使被赋予推行缓和政策而非对抗的任务。Al nuevo embajador se le encomendó impulsar una política de distensión en lugar de confrontación.新任の大使は対立ではなくデタントの政策を推進する任務を与えられた。신임 대사는 대립이 아닌 데탕트 정책을 추진하는 임무를 부여받았다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: political, diplomatic, journalism
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From French détente (relaxation, loosening), from détendre (to relax), from Latin detendere (to release tension), from de- (from) + tendere (to stretch). Borrowed into English in the early 20th century, gaining wide currency during the Cold War.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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