He responded with personalinsultsto a suggestion by Mr Macron that, given Turkey’s actions in Syria, it might not be able to count on themutualdefenceenshrinedin Article Five
【insult】An insult is a rude remark, or something a person says or does which insults you.
Their behaviour was an insult to the people they represent. [+ to]
The prison Governor criticised some of his officers who shouted insults at prisoners on the roof.
【mutual】(mjuːtʃuəl )You use mutual to describe a situation, feeling, or action that is experienced, felt, or done by both of two people mentioned.（共同的）
The East and the West can work together for their mutual benefit and progress.
【enshrined】If something such as an idea or a right is enshrined in something such as a constitution or law, it is protected by it.
His new relationship with Germany is enshrined in a new non-aggression treaty.
Hechampionsa stronger European defence, which Europe needs, and on December 4th insisted that this would “not be analternativeto nato but one of itspillars”
【champion】If you champion a person, a cause, or a principle, you support or defend them.
He passionately championed the poor.
【alternative】If one thing is an alternative to another, the first can be found, used, or done instead of the second.
New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers.
【pillars】A pillar is a tall solid structure, which is usually used to support part of a building.（cornerstone）
...the pillars supporting the roof.
But there islingeringsuspicionof his intentions among other allies, That is partly because of hisenthusiasmfor a “strategicdialogue” with Russia.
【lingering】/ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/continuing to exist for longer than is usual or desirable
lingering doubts/suspicions
【suspicion】/səˈspɪʃən/Suspicion or a suspicion is a belief or feeling that someone has committed a crime or done something wrong.（猜忌）
There was a suspicion that this runner attempted to avoid the procedures for dope testing.
【enthusiasm】/ɪnˈθjuːziæzəm $ ɪnˈθuː-/Enthusiasm is great eagerness to be involved in a particular activity which you like and enjoy or which you think is important.
Their skill, enthusiasm and running has got them in the team.
【strategic】/strəˈtiːdʒɪk/done as part of a plan, especially in a military, business, or political situation:
UN forces made a strategic withdrawal.
【dialogue】Dialogue is communication or discussion between people or groups of people such as governments or political parties.
People of all social standings should be given equal opportunities for dialogue.
Any desire forconcessionswill be seen in Moscow as weakness.
【concession】something that you allow someone to have in order to end an argument or a disagreement → concede
a policy of no concessions to terrorists
In Britain natopapered overthecracks.
【paper over】if people paper over a disagreement between them, they find a temporary solution to it in order to give the impression that things are going well.
...his determination to paper over the cracks in his party and avoid confrontation. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
Differences were papered over but by no means were they fully resolved. [VERB PARTICLE noun]
【crack】A crack is a very narrow gap between two things, or between two parts of a thing. Kathryn had seen him through a crack in the curtains.
The summit’s declarationaffirmedits members’ commitment to Article Five andproclaimedthat “Russia’s aggressive actionsconstitutea threat to Euro-Atlantic security”.That is welcome, but the alliance needs to find a new strategiccoherence.
【affirm】If you affirm that something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists. [formal]
The House of Lords（上议院） affirmed that the terms of a contract cannot be rewritten retrospectively. [VERB that]
...a speech in which he affirmed a commitment to lower taxes. [VERB noun]
【proclaim】If people proclaim something, they formally make it known to the public.
Britain proudly proclaims that it is a nation of animal lovers.
【constitute】 to be considered to be something:
The rise in crime constitutes a threat to society.
【coherence】/kəʊˈhɪərəns $ koʊˈhɪr-/if a group has coherence, its members are connected or united because they share common aims, qualities, or beliefs:
A common religion ensures the coherence of the tribe.
Even if Mr Trump remains in favour, America’s focus is shiftingineluctablyto itsrivalrywith China in Asia and beyond
【ineluctably】/ˌɪnɪˈlʌktəbəl/impossible to avoid
【rivalry】/ˈraɪvəlri/Rivalry is competition or fighting between people, businesses, or organizations who are in the same area or want the same things.
He had a lot of rivalry with his brothers and sisters.
Exercises and increasingreadinesswillcementthe alliance at a military level—and this willendurewhile the politicians come and go.
【readiness】If someone is very willing to do something, you can talk about their readiness to do it.（ready）
...their readiness to co-operate with the new U.S. envoy.
【cement】/sɪˈment/Something that cements a relationship or agreement makes it stronger.
Nothing cements a friendship between countries so much as trade.
【endure】If something endures, it continues to exist without any loss in quality or importance.
Somehow the language endures and continues to survive.
But tothrivenato also needs a greater common purpose.
【thrive】If someone or something thrives, they do well and are successful, healthy, or strong.
Today his company continues to thrive.
Once theimpetuscame from America.
【impetu】an influence that makes something happen or makes it happen more quickly impetus for
The report may provide further impetus for reform.
