detente
n. (国际关系中紧张局面的)缓和
Detente is a state of friendly relations between two countries when previously there had been problems between them.
...their desire to pursue a policy of detente...
他们寻求缓和两国关系的政策的愿望
They have made the first move towards a detente.
他们已经迈出缓和两国关系的第一步。
1. the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)
Detente does not necessarily mean an end to ideological propaganda against the different social system.
缓和并不一定意味着反对不同社会制度的意识形态宣传的结束.
Many people say that detente is now a dead letter.
很多人说缓和国际紧张局势的论调已是明日黄花.
INSTEAD of slipping into war, could America and Iran negotiate a detente in the Middle East?
美国与伊朗有无可能通过谈判缓和双方在中东地区的紧张关系,从而避免一步一步走向战争 呢 ?
The outlook for detente is poor over the short time.
不大有希望在短期内缓和.
The course of detente has not been smooth or even.
缓和的道路也并非平平坦坦,畅通无阻.