中英對照讀新聞》Knives are out for Vance in the GOP 共和黨內對范斯磨刀霍霍
◎ 張沛元
As JD Vance prepares to make a decision about his 2028 plans, the vice president is facing a barrage of online attacks from within his party, criticism his allies say appears to be part of a coordinated attempt to poison the well for him politically.
值此(美國副總統)范斯準備就2028年(是否問鼎白宮的)計畫做決定之際,他正面臨來自所屬政黨內部的連番網路攻擊,范斯的盟友稱這些批評顯然是有組織的企圖,意在先下手為強對范斯潑政治髒水。
His detractors have adopted the “Never Vance” slogan and flooded social media, especially over the past week, with attacks including claims that Vance is “unfit” to be vice president due to his efforts to negotiate a peace deal with Iran.
那些誹謗范斯的人已打出「絕不選范斯」的口號,以及在社群媒體上發動鋪天蓋地的攻擊,特別是在過去這週,包括指稱范斯「不適任」副總統,因為他致力於與伊朗談判和平協議。
They have asserted, without evidence, that Vance is making policy decisions not supported by President Donald Trump. They have likened him to former president Barack Obama and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont).
這些人毫無證據地聲稱,范斯正在做的政策決定,未獲得川普總統的支持。他們還把范斯比作(民主黨籍)前總統巴拉克.歐巴馬,以及無黨籍的佛蒙特州聯邦參議員伯尼.桑德斯。
新聞辭典
the knives are out for someone:慣用語,刀子掏出來了,意指正準備攻擊、批評、毀滅某人;磨刀霍霍,劍拔弩張。例句:The knives are out for the mayor who is seeking reelection.(尋求連任的市長正面臨猛烈抨擊。)
poison the well:慣用語,先發制人地損害某人或某事的聲譽、信譽或可信度。例句:The incumbent governor has poisoned the well for his main challenger in the election.(現任州長先發制人地朝他在選舉中的主要競爭對手潑髒水。)
