The American commander, Admiral Nimitz, was understandably reluctant to join the battle. 美军司令上将尼米兹怠于出战,这是可以理解的。
At the same time, however, Chinese military officers who had been invited to a reception aboard the Nimitz declined to attend. 然而与此同时,已被邀请参加尼米兹号航母招待会的中国军方官员却拒绝出席。