Greenspan said the debt will eventually constrain the U.S.economy and erode America's place on the world stage.

VOA: standard.2010.02.07

States stand to one another on the world stage as individuals do in the condition of nature; that is to say, potential enemies with no higher authority by which to adjudicate their conflicts.

国家相对于世界的关系,就好比人相对于自然的关系;,也就是说,在冲突面前不会有更高的权威,来裁定谁对谁错，只能弱肉强食。

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So, it's a cool finding of that stage, suggesting a limitation in how you deal and make sense of the world.

这是该阶段的一个重要发现,表明儿童在考虑和理解世界的方式上,存在着局限性

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He said gain pride and confidence as the country's influence and status grew on the world stage.

VOA: standard.2010.02.14

After weeks of focusing on the U.S.economy, President Obama steps onto the world stage in London.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

One of the accomplishments Kennedy is most known for on the world stage is helping to secure the success of the Northern Ireland peace process.

VOA: standard.2009.08.26

Gibbs said that engaging on the world stage is in the national interest because it helps create stability in an important region of the world.

VOA: standard.2009.04.20

The New York Democrat said the embargo gives Cuba's rulers a scapegoat for their mistakes and lifting it will boost the U.S.standing on the world stage.

VOA: standard.2009.05.06

If the peace prize was awarded to cheer ongoing efforts, some are suggesting it will increase pressure on President Obama to deliver concrete results on the world stage.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Appearing with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, the president said he wants U.S.businesses to remain engaged and competitive on the world stage, but that offshore tax havens must be eliminated.

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

As Mr. Obama made his international debut on the world stage, an unmistakable change in tone and attitude emerged about how the United States will deal with the rest of the world.

VOA: standard.2009.04.03

And,in terms of Scotland's standing on the world stage, I am not ashamed in any sense of leading a government, which is prepared to put mercy at the heart of its legal system,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

It says the aim is to bring air guitarists out of the house where they secretly perform and onto the world's stage.

VOA: special.2009.08.14

"I think that the World Expo is a great stage because it allows countries from around the globe to showcase their achievements and to interact with other countries."

VOA: standard.2010.05.02