We have a rough and tumble tradition of politics in this country that perhaps offends the sensibilities of more civilized nations. A lot of people in Washington are hopping mad about this.

• 这个国家的政治传统杂乱无章，令人难以忍受，它有可能伤害到较为文明国家的感情。华盛顿有很多人对此就十分恼火。