a state dinner :国宴
bolster security and economic ties:加强安全和经济的联系
star-studded:众星云集
feasting :享用
three-course meal :三道菜
peak bloom of :盛开期
cherry trees:樱花树
depiction of:描述
cement their military ties:巩固军事关系
with an eye to countering :着眼于对抗
assertive behavior:自信行为
unveil a number of initiatives :公布了一系列举措
Prominent:知名的
contentious:有争议的
acquire:收购
The high-profile bid:高调的收购
sparked:引发了
reiterating his support:重申了他的支持
concessions:让步
scored coveted invitations:收到了梦寐以求的邀请
ramp up 加大
underscores:强调了
vigilant:警觉
spill over :波及
relinquish control:放弃控制
overvalued :高估
a vicious cycle of:恶性循环
depiction of:锚
disputed :有争议的
adherence:遵守
has asserted his country’s claims:坚持国家主张
drills:演习
lays sweeping claims:提出了全面的主张
naval and air:海军空军
undisclosed areas:未公开
dispute:争端