PARIS – At the end of the nineteenth century, the British Empire pursued a policy of what it called “splendid isolation,” reflecting its leaders’ determination to stand aloof from international engagements. With the strength of its economy and the superiority of its navy, the United Kingdom could afford to avoid entanglement in others’ affairs.
巴黎——十九世纪末，大英帝国奉行其所谓“光荣孤立”的政策，反映了其领导人在国际交往中置身事外的决心。拥有经济实力和海军优势的坚强后盾，英国有能力避免在别国事务中纠缠不清。