detente

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n. the easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations)

n. (国际关系)缓和
[法] 缓和, 和好

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detente 来源于法语，意为“放松”，可以拆分为前缀“de-”表示“去掉”或“降低”和“tente”表示“紧张”。整体意思就是“去掉紧张”，用来形容国家间的缓和关系。

例句

1. The two countries reached a detente after years of tension.

两国在多年的紧张关系后达成了缓和。

2. The leaders discussed ways to promote detente between their nations.

领导人讨论了促进两国缓和关系的方法。

3. Many hope that this detente will lead to lasting peace.

许多人希望这种缓和关系能带来持久和平。