VOA标准英语2009-Israel's President Supports Iran Protesters
时间：2019-01-13 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2009年(六月)
Israel is weighing in on the Iran crisis. While one elder statesman has come out in support of the reformists, other Israelis are taking a more cautious approach.
Israel's President Shimon Peres pauses during a meeting in his residency, 21 Jun 2009
Israeli President Shimon Peres expressed support for anti-government demonstrations 1 in Iran.
"Let the young people raise their voice for freedom, for a positive policy," said Mr. Peres. "Let the Iranian women, who are a very courageous 2 group of people, voice their thirst for equality, for freedom."
Peres, whose office is ceremonial, said he hopes the demonstrations will bring down the Islamist Iranian regime, which Israel believes is seeking nuclear weapons.
"And I really don't know what will disappear first, their enriched uranium or their poor government," he said. "Hopefully the poor government will disappear."
Other Israel "Unfortunately, at the moment, building nuclear weapons is a given," said Israeli analyst 3 Dan Schueftan, who says Mousavi might have more success in convincing the West that Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. On the other hand, he says, the world understands the threat posed by incumbent 4 President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and that serves Israel's interests.
"Everything evil and repulsive 5 about the Iranian regime is reflected in the personality of Ahmadinejad, so in that context he's better for Israel," he added.
Many Israeli observers believe that with the current leadership in power in Iran, Israel can make a stronger case for economic sanctions and possibly military action against Iran.
- Lectures will be interspersed with practical demonstrations. 讲课中将不时插入实际示范。
- The new military government has banned strikes and demonstrations. 新的军人政府禁止罢工和示威活动。
- We all honour courageous people.我们都尊重勇敢的人。
- He was roused to action by courageous words.豪言壮语促使他奋起行动。
- What can you contribute to the position of a market analyst?你有什么技能可有助于市场分析员的职务？
- The analyst is required to interpolate values between standards.分析人员需要在这些标准中插入一些值。
- He defeated the incumbent governor by a large plurality.他以压倒多数票击败了现任州长。
- It is incumbent upon you to warn them.你有责任警告他们。