Politically, as leader of the Delian League (a defensive alliance against the Persian invaders), Athens was the most powerful state in Greece--especially after the decisive defeat of the Persian navy at Salamis in 480.

• 政治上，作为得洛斯同盟（为抵抗波斯入侵而订立的防御同盟）的领袖，雅典是希腊诸城邦国家中最强大的国家。 尤其是在公元前480年的萨拉米斯战役中彻底击败波斯海军后，雅典的地位更突出了。