In the wake of the tsunamis, it seems possible that the US and other wealthy countries will rethink their assistance programs and, possibly, step up their aid to those most in need. Perhaps even some oil-rich governments will be embarrassed by attention to their miserliness in doling out assistance.
海啸发生之后，美国和其它一些富裕国家似乎完全来得及重新考虑他们的援助计划，并有可能对那些最需要救济的国家追加援助资金。也许一些石油大国会因为自己的吝啬受到注意而感到尴尬。