Although the prime minister has largely favoured a low-key approach, including abortive talks with the demonstrators, he now seems determined to shut down the protests.

　　尽管阿披实大部分情况下喜欢低调的做法，包括与抗议者举行谈判（最终流产），但目前他似乎决心要结束这些抗议活动。

　　“The government's goal is to help the situation return to a normalcy, to maintain the sanctity of the law,” Mr Abhisit said in a televised speech announcing the state of emergency.

　　阿披实在宣布进入紧急状态的电视演讲中表示：“政府的目标是帮助局势恢复正常，维护法律的尊严。”