Reliant on bases and stopping-off points for the transortation of troops and equipment across
the Atlantic, the armed services' emphasis on the importance of Iceland, Greenland, and the Azores
also put the Atlantic in the foreground.
I'm korean.
In this sentence,,
What is the party concerned about "reliant on"?
and
"also put the Atlantic in the foreground"==>
What is the meaning of this phrase?
I'd like to know..
2006-11-23 13:14:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Reliant: Put one's trust in, rely on it, expect it to serve the need
Put the Atlantic in the foreground: Recognize the importance of the Atlantic area
I hope that helps,
Sue
2006-11-23 13:23:42 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The troops are reliant they are the subject of the sentence.
2006-11-23 13:34:07 · answer #2 · answered by Stacye S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means if we don't have a base to operate from, the plan won't work.
2006-11-23 13:23:44 · answer #3 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋