In many countries the practical foundations of the Alliance were shaky.
在许多国家里，联盟的实际基础是不稳固的。

2. earnestness n. 认真;诚挚

When their job is done, thank them with great earnestness and sincerity.
当他们真的成功了，你再表示真心实意的感谢。

3. eliminate v. 排除,消除

But they can only marginally reduce, not eliminate the hazards.
但这也只是在一定程度上减少了，而不是消除了危险性。

4. strategic a. 关键的；战略上的

It was necessary to seize and control the main strategic points.
必须占领和控制主要的战略据点。

5. aggression n. 侵略

Is aggression an essential part of the human psyche?
损人利己是否是人心灵的主宰?

6. retaliation n. 复仇

I'd be glad of a retaliation that wouldn't recoil on myself.
我喜欢一种不会牵累到我自己的报复。