VOA标准英语2011--US Committing 25 Million in Aid to Libya
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2011年(四月)
US Committing 25 Million in Aid to Libyan Opposition 1
The Obama administration is preparing to provide $25 million in non-lethal aid to Libya's opposition Transitional National Council, the TNC. The plan was confirmed Wednesday by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who also expressed concern about mounting casualties among pro-democracy protesters in Syria.
Clinton is stressing that the aid package contains no weapons and does not amount to a "blank check" of unlimited 2 U.S. aid to the TNC.
But it does represent a significant upgrade of U.S. backing for the umbrella Libyan opposition organization, which Clinton said is "holding its own" militarily in the face of what she termed a "brutal 3 assault" by Moammar Gadhafi's forces.
Speaking at a joint 4 press event with Haiti's President-elect Michel Martelly, Clinton said the items going to the Libyan rebels are being drawn 5 from U.S. stockpiles and include such things as medical supplies, uniforms, boots, protective gear and radios.
She said the aid pledge is being made in close coordination 6 with U.S. international partners - among them Britain, France and Italy - which this week announced the dispatch of military advisers 7 to help the TNC.
"This is not a blank check. But this action is consistent with the United Nations Security Council resolution 1973, which among other actions, authorized 8 member states to take all necessary measures to protect civilians 10 and civilian 9 populated areas," said Clinton.
The United States has a senior diplomat 11, Chris Stevens, in the Libyan rebel stronghold Benghazi to liaise with the TNC, but it has not recognized the rebel movement as the country's legitimate 12 government, as have some NATO allies.
A State Department spokesman said the aid commitment does not necessarily mean the United States is closer to recognizing the TNC and shows there are ways the United States can boost the opposition short of such a step.
Clinton meanwhile underscored U.S. concern about mounting political violence in Syria, where news reports say more than 20 protesters have been killed by security forces in the central city of Homs.
She said the United States strongly condemns 13 any use of violence by either side in the ongoing 14 confrontation 15, and is particularly worried about the situation in Homs, where it is difficult to ascertain 16 facts because of curbs 18 on journalists.
"The Syrian government must allow free movement and free access," said the secretary of state. "It must stop the arbitrary arrests, detentions 19 and torture of prisoners. And it must cease the violence and begin a serious political process through concrete actions to demonstrate its responsiveness to the legitimate issues that have been raised by the Syrian people seeking substantial and lasting 20 reform."
The State Department expressed skepticism Tuesday at the Damascus government's move to end 48 years of emergency rule, noting that the pending 21 repeal 22 is coupled with new legislation to curb 17 demonstrations 23.
- The party leader is facing opposition in his own backyard.该党领袖在自己的党內遇到了反对。
- The police tried to break down the prisoner's opposition.警察设法制住了那个囚犯的反抗。
- They flew over the unlimited reaches of the Arctic.他们飞过了茫茫无边的北极上空。
- There is no safety in unlimited technological hubris.在技术方面自以为是会很危险。
- She has to face the brutal reality.她不得不去面对冷酷的现实。
- They're brutal people behind their civilised veneer.他们表面上温文有礼，骨子里却是野蛮残忍。
- I had a bad fall,which put my shoulder out of joint.我重重地摔了一跤，肩膀脫臼了。
- We wrote a letter in joint names.我们联名写了封信。
- All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
- Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。
- 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。
- a member of the President's favoured circle of advisers 总统宠爱的顾问班子中的一员
- She withdrew to confer with her advisers before announcing a decision. 她先去请教顾问然后再宣布决定。
- An administrative order is valid if authorized by a statute.如果一个行政命令得到一个法规的认可那么这个命令就是有效的。
- There is no reliable information about civilian casualties.关于平民的伤亡还没有确凿的信息。
- He resigned his commission to take up a civilian job.他辞去军职而从事平民工作。
- the bloody massacre of innocent civilians 对无辜平民的血腥屠杀
- At least 300 civilians are unaccounted for after the bombing raids. 遭轰炸袭击之后，至少有300名平民下落不明。
- The diplomat threw in a joke, and the tension was instantly relieved.那位外交官插进一个笑话，紧张的气氛顿时缓和下来。
- He served as a diplomat in Russia before the war.战前他在俄罗斯当外交官。
- Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
- That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。
- Her widowhood condemns her to a lonely old age. 守寡使她不得不过着孤独的晚年生活。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The public opinion condemns prostitution. 公众舆论遣责卖淫。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
- The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。
- We can't risk another confrontation with the union.我们不能冒再次同工会对抗的危险。
- After years of confrontation,they finally have achieved a modus vivendi.在对抗很长时间后，他们最后达成安宁生存的非正式协议。
- It's difficult to ascertain the coal deposits.煤储量很难探明。
- We must ascertain the responsibility in light of different situtations.我们必须根据不同情况判定责任。
- I could not curb my anger.我按捺不住我的愤怒。
- You must curb your daughter when you are in church.你在教堂时必须管住你的女儿。
- In executing his functions he is not bound by any legal curbs on his power. 在他履行职务时，他的权力是不受任何法律约束的。 来自辞典例句
- Curbs on air travel were being worked out and would shortly be announced. 限制航空旅行的有关规定正在拟定中，不久即将公布。 来自辞典例句
- Teachers may assign detention tasks as they wish and some detentions have been actually dangerous. 老师可能随心所欲指派关禁闭的形式，有些禁闭事实上很危险。
- Intimidation, beatings and administrative detentions are often enough to prevent them from trying again. 恐吓，拷打和行政拘留足以阻止请愿者二次进京的脚步。
- The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
- We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。
- The lawsuit is still pending in the state court.这案子仍在州法庭等待定夺。
- He knew my examination was pending.他知道我就要考试了。
- He plans to repeal a number of current policies.他计划废除一些当前的政策。
- He has made out a strong case for the repeal of the law.他提出强有力的理由，赞成废除该法令。
- 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。