So, not wanting to be shown up, the Soviet Union started their own nuclear project.

苏联也开始了自己的核计划，但不想自己的计划公之于众。

Likewise, Mr. Bolton wanted to cut off all waivers for countries participating in civil nuclear projects with Tehran, while some State Department officials worried it would aggravate the European allies.

同样，博尔顿希望切断所有对参与了德黑兰民用核项目的国家的豁免，美国国务院的一些官员则担心此举会激怒欧洲的盟友。