Welcome to the Voice of America’s “News Words”.
欢迎收听美国之声“新闻词汇”。
At the presidential palace in Dakar, Senegal, U.S.President Barack Obama was welcomed by Senegalese President Macky Sall.
在位于塞内加尔共和国的首都达喀尔的总统府内，美国总统奥巴马受到塞加内尔总统麦基·萨勒的欢迎。
Listen for the word that means “two sides.”
请听意思是“双方”的词汇。
Bilateral talks covered a range of issues -- from U.S. support for Senegal’s democracy and infrastructure to joint security.
双边会谈的议题覆盖范围很广——从美国对赛加内尔实行民主的支持，基础设施建设，到联合安保问题。
The word “bilateral” means having two sides.
“双边”这个词的意思是有两方参与。

So bilateral talks are when the leaders of two countries discuss issues of joint concern.
因此双边会谈即是两国领导人讨论共同关心的问题。
Bilateral treaties are between two nations.
双边条约是两国之间签订的。
And bilateral agreements can cover trade or other matters.
双边协定可以涉及贸易或其它情况。
Now, when you hear the word “bilateral,” your English will be good enough to know what this News Word means.
现在，当你听到“双边的”这个词的时候，你的英文程度就足以听懂这个新闻词汇了。