支离破碎的国家

fragmented system───支离破碎的体系

fragmentates───vt.使…裂成碎片

augmented sixths───增广六分之一

failed states───失败的状态

fragmentate───vt.使…裂成碎片

fragmentated───vt.使…裂成碎片

fragmentises───碎片

nascent states───[化学]初生态；新生态

protected status───受保护状态

States proved that large, diverse, and united societies -- "nations" -- could achieve more than their fragmented counterparts.───合众国证明了人口众多、种族多样、联合起来的各群体——各“民族”，可以比单一的民族取得更大的成就。

But even with the continued loyalty of the military, a fragmented opposition, and unfettered aid from the United States, Musharraf's future is uncertain.───虽然反对的声音不多，虽然有忠诚的军队，虽然有来自美国的持续援助，但是穆沙拉夫的未来依然充满不确定。