广播电视英语短句 第 260 课：特有的词汇-7

In 1963, "hot line" appeared as a new expression. 1963 年，“热线”变成一个新的流行词。

The "hot line" was a direct communications link between the leaders of Soviet Union and the United States. 热线是指苏联和美国的领导人之间一条直接的通讯线。

The hot line had an important purpose: to prevent accidental war between two competitors during the period known as the "cold war". 热线的一个重要用途是在通常所说的冷战时期，防止在两个对立者之间发生意外战争。

The American president and the soviet leader were able to communicate directly and immediately on the hot line. 美国总统和苏联领导人可以通过热线直接而及时地交流。

This helped prevent any conflict during an international crisis. 有助于防止在国际危机产生任何冲突。