Lithuania Wants to Change Nuclear Weapon Rules

立陶宛希望修改核武規則


Introduction

Some leaders in Lithuania want to change the law. They want to allow nuclear weapons and foreign military bases in their country.

立陶宛的部分領導人希望修改法律,以允許在國內部署核武及設立外國軍事基地。

Main Body

The leaders want to remove a rule in the Constitution. 51 people in the parliament agree with this. They think the old rule is not useful now. They want to work better with NATO allies.

領導們希望刪除憲法中的一項規定。國會中有 51 人同意此舉。他們認為舊有規定目前已不再適用,希望能與北約(NATO)盟友更緊密地合作。

The US and France also talk about nuclear weapons in Europe. Lithuania says it does not want nuclear weapons during peace time. But they want the option if there is a war.

美國與法國也在討論歐洲的核武問題。立陶宛表示在和平時期不希望擁有核武,但若發生戰爭,則希望保有此選項。

Russia is angry about this. Russia says these changes are a threat. Russia says it will answer if NATO puts nuclear weapons near its border.

俄羅斯對此感到憤怒。俄羅斯表示這些修改是一種威脅。俄羅斯稱,若北約將核武部署在其邊境附近,俄國將會做出回應。

Conclusion

Lithuania wants to change its laws to be safer with NATO. However, Russia and Lithuania are still angry with each other.

立陶宛希望修改法律,以便在北約的協助下提升安全性。然而,俄羅斯與立陶宛之間仍處於對立狀態。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The Power of "WANT TO"

In this story, we see a very common pattern: Want + to + Action.

When you have a wish or a goal, use this bridge: [Person] → want to → [Verb]

  • Lithuania want to change the law.
  • They want to allow weapons.
  • They want to work with NATO.

🚩 Quick Logic: "BUT"

Use But when the second idea is a surprise or a change from the first idea.

Peace time (No weapons) \rightarrow BUT \rightarrow War time (Yes weapons)


📝 Word Swap: Easy Meaning

  • Remove \rightarrow Take away
  • Threat \rightarrow Something dangerous
  • Answer \rightarrow Do something back

Vocabulary Learning

allow (v.)
To let someone do something or let something happen
Example:My teacher allows us to use dictionaries during the test.
military (adj.)
Relating to soldiers or the army
Example:The city has a large military base.
remove (v.)
To take something away
Example:Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
Constitution (n.)
The set of basic laws of a country
Example:The Constitution protects the rights of all citizens.
allies (n.)
Countries or people that help each other
Example:The two countries are close allies in the fight against crime.
option (n.)
A choice between two or more things
Example:I have the option to study in English or Spanish.
threat (n.)
A statement or sign that something bad will happen
Example:The dark clouds are a threat of rain.
border (n.)
The line that divides two countries
Example:You must show your passport at the border.
Practice A2 words in a crossword