The British recognized America as an independent state. 英国人承认美国为独立国。
By insisting that they recognise Israel as a Jewish state as a precondition for talks, Israel's prime minister has already demanded more of the Palestinians than Mr Olmert did. 以色列总理坚持把巴勒斯坦人承认以色列是犹太国作为和谈的先决条件,这样做已经比奥尔默特先生提出了更多要求。