Eg: We stand for strengthening self-reliance and cooperation among the developing countries. But this should not be used by developed countries as an excuse to lighten or shirk their responsibilities towards the developing countries.
评析:如果听到 shirk 这个词你没有反应,不要乱了方寸。只要第一句听得很明白,又听到 but 这样的逻辑词,后面半层的意思你一定能口译得八九不离十的。下面一个例子也是一样的道理:
Eg: In the 21st century, many of the treats to our security will come not from great power conflict, but from violent groups seeking to undermine peace, stability and democracy.