But sometimes he had a tendency to pick people whom he liked a lot but were totally unqualified, military commanders who weren't very good.

但有时他倾向于选择,他很喜欢但完全不合格的人,例如不很得力的军事指挥者

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"The Chinese military understands as well as I do that the opportunity to pick up the phone and smooth out misunderstandings quickly is a very important part of relations," General Pace said.

“中国军方和我一样理解，拿起电话尽快消除误会的机会对两国来说，是两国关系中非常重要的一部分。”佩斯将军说。

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Turbaned men talked agitatedly outside among parked pick - up trucks and military vehicles.

戴着头巾的男子们在停放在旅馆外面的卡车和军车当中激动地交谈。

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But sometimes he had a tendency to pick people whom he liked a lot but were totally unqualified, military commanders who weren't very good.

但有时他倾向于选择,他很喜欢但完全不合格的人,例如不很得力的军事指挥者

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