VOA常速英语2017--蒂勒森在伊拉克
时间：2019-01-03 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2017年(11月)
Tillerson in Iraq
On his recent visit to Iraq, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson congratulated Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on his country's military victories over ISIS, including the liberation of Mosul last July, and the recent liberations of Hawija and Tal Afar. “These are all very important victories, and we applaud the efforts on the part on the Iraqi forces to defeat Daesh,” said Mr. Tillerson.But there is still more that has to be done to ensure that ISIS is defeated once and for all and is eliminated from all of Iraq.
Secretary Tillerson noted 1 with concern “the recent differences that have emerged between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi central government.” He said, “We encourage both parties to enter into discussion and dialogue. I think if both parties commit themselves to a unified 2 Iraq, to the Iraqi constitution, I think all differences can be addressed and the rights of all can be respected and Iraq will have a very secure and a prosperous future.”
The United States believes the newly created Coordination 3 Council, which includes Iraq and Saudi Arabia, is an important milestone 4 in restoring relationships between Iraq, the Gulf 5 Cooperation Council countries, and Saudi Arabia. “This engagement,” said Secretary Tillerson, “is extremely important for the Iraqi people [Sunni, Shia, and Kurds] that they are able to now reintegrate with their Arab neighbors.” This renewed cooperation should lead to economic development for the people of Iraq and strengthen the security and stability of the region.
The United States will do its part as well by looking for ways to increase economic investment in Iraq. The United States, said Secretary Tillerson, “looks forward a great partnership 6 between Iraq and the U.S. for many years to come.”
- The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
- Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。
- The teacher unified the answer of her pupil with hers. 老师核对了学生的答案。
- The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 秦始皇于公元前221年统一中国。
- Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
- The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。
- The film proved to be a milestone in the history of cinema.事实证明这部影片是电影史上的一个里程碑。
- I think this is a very important milestone in the relations between our two countries.我认为这是我们两国关系中一个十分重要的里程碑。
- The gulf between the two leaders cannot be bridged.两位领导人之间的鸿沟难以跨越。
- There is a gulf between the two cities.这两座城市间有个海湾。
- The company has gone into partnership with Swiss Bank Corporation.这家公司已经和瑞士银行公司建立合作关系。
- Martin has taken him into general partnership in his company.马丁已让他成为公司的普通合伙人。