One of their aims may have been to heighten tensions with India.

他们的目的也许是为了增加巴基斯坦与印度之间的紧张情势。

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They might heighten tensions between people in cities and those in the countryside.

他们或许加剧城市与农村人群的紧张度。

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In a move that could heighten tensions between the two countries, Pyongyang is reportedly preparing to test a Taepodong-2 ballistic missile believed to have sufficient range to reach US territory.

据报道平壤正准备试发一颗大浦洞2号弹道导弹，这枚导弹射程足以到达美国国土。这一举动将使两国关系更为紧张。

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The launch of a Google music store would heighten tensions with Apple Inc.

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Portadown district spokesman David Jones said the shooting, coming in the wake of three recent murders, would only serve to heighten tensions within the Protestant community.

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But instead of pressing an agenda that could heighten tensions between Tehran and the international community, the opposite is happening, for the time being, these officials said.

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