In a notable moment during Tuesday night’s presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump shared a handshake, marking their first face-to-face meeting in the campaign.

As the debate began, both candidates took the stage for what was their initial direct encounter. Initially, Trump seemed to head towards his podium without acknowledging Harris. In a gesture of politeness, Harris altered h .altered her path to meet Trump at his podium, , extending her hand.

The handshake signified the end of an eight-year period without handshakes on the presidential debate stage.Although there are no formal rules or stipulations requiring such gestures, this exchange added a touch of civility to the high-stakes political confrontation, which presented a critical opportunity to sway undecided voters.

notable 重要的

debate 辯論

campaign 競選

candidate 候選人

encounter 遭遇 邂逅

podium 講台

acknowledge 認知、致意

gesture 手勢 表示

stake 利害

stipulation 命令

sway 搖擺 左右

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