普京:俄罗斯不参加军备竞赛

 　　Russian president Vladimir Putin has said that Russia will develop new weapons to ensure its security without entering a costly¹ arms race with the West.

　　He added that Russia's military modernization² plans should be realistic and take into account the current economic situation both domestically and abroad.

　　Putin also said Russia could respond to military threats without spending as much as others on defense³.

　　Putin has visited a military research institute outside Moscow where he was shown recent weapons and developments in military equipment, including a combat robot.

1 costly   

adj.昂贵的，价值高的，豪华的

参考例句：

• It must be very costly to keep up a house like this.维修这么一幢房子一定很昂贵。
• This dictionary is very useful,only it is a bit costly.这本词典很有用，左不过贵了些。

2 modernization   

n.现代化，现代化的事物

参考例句：

• This will help us achieve modernization.这有助于我们实现现代化。
• The Chinese people are sure to realize the modernization of their country.中国人民必将实现国家现代化。

3 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。