VOA标准英语2015--Global Chatter Continues on Iran Nuclear Accord
时间：2019-01-14 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2015年(四月)
Global Chatter 1 Continues on Iran Nuclear Accord
WASHINGTON—
Thursday’s landmark 2 political accord on Iran’s nuclear program remains 3 a focal point of commentary around the world. Debate on the preliminary deal will likely consume Washington when Congress reconvenes next week.
In Easter Sunday prayers, Pope Francis highlighted the accord reached in Switzerland.
“With hope we entrust 4 to the merciful Lord the framework recently agreed in Lausanne, that it may be a definitive 5 step toward a more secure and fraternal world.”
China’s Foreign Ministry 6 called the deal “good news for the world.” By contrast, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains a fierce critic of the agreement.
“This is a bad deal," said Netanyahu. "It leaves Iran with a vast nuclear infrastructure 7. I think, for the preeminent 8 terrorist state of our time to have a free path, an easy path to nuclear weapons endangers Israel, endangers the region, endangers the world.”
While the accord mandates 9 sanctions relief in return for restrictions 10 on Iran’s atomic capabilities 11, it does not mean a surrender of U.S. and international leverage 12 over Iran, according to President Barack Obama.
“Many key details will need to be finalized 13 over the next three months, and nothing is agreed to until everything is agreed," said Obama. "And if there is backsliding, there will be no deal. If Iran violates the deal, sanctions can be snapped back in place. Meanwhile, other American sanctions on Iran for its support of terrorism, its human rights abuses, its ballistic missile program, all will continue to be enforced.”
While pledging to abide 14 by promises made, Iranian officials make clear they expect a full and permanent end to sanctions that have battered 15 their nation’s economy for years. But terminating, as opposed to suspending, some U.S.-imposed measures would require an act of Congress, and many in the Republican-led body remain skeptical 16, or even hostile, to the framework accord, meaning that the White House has work to do.
“Here in the United States, I expect robust 17 debate," said Obama. "We will keep Congress and the American people fully 18 briefed on the substance of the deal. As president and commander-in-chief, I firmly believe that the diplomatic option - comprehensive, long-term deal like this - is by far the best option.”
Polls show most Americans open to a negotiated settlement on Iran’s nuclear program, and many lawmakers are in their home districts meeting with constituents 19. Whatever messages members of Congress hear from the public could shape debate on Capitol Hill when the legislature gets back to work next week.
- Her continuous chatter vexes me.她的喋喋不休使我烦透了。
- I've had enough of their continual chatter.我已厌烦了他们喋喋不休的闲谈。
- The Russian Revolution represents a landmark in world history.俄国革命是世界历史上的一个里程碑。
- The tower was once a landmark for ships.这座塔曾是船只的陆标。
- He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
- The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。
- I couldn't entrust my children to strangers.我不能把孩子交给陌生人照看。
- They can be entrusted to solve major national problems.可以委托他们解决重大国家问题。
- This book is the definitive guide to world cuisine.这本书是世界美食的权威指南。
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- They sent a deputation to the ministry to complain.他们派了一个代表团到部里投诉。
- We probed the Air Ministry statements.我们调查了空军部的记录。
- We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
- We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。
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- He is preeminent because his articles are well written. 他的文章写得很漂亮,卓尔不群。
- Individual mandates would require all people to purchase health insurance. 个人托管要求所有人都要购买健康保险。
- While I agree with those benefits, I'm not a supporter of mandates. 我同意上述好处，我不是授权软件的支持者。
- I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
- a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制
- He was somewhat pompous and had a high opinion of his own capabilities. 他有点自大，自视甚高。 来自辞典例句
- Some programmers use tabs to break complex product capabilities into smaller chunks. 一些程序员认为，标签可以将复杂的功能分为每个窗格一组简单的功能。 来自About Face 3交互设计精髓
- We'll have to use leverage to move this huge rock.我们不得不借助杠杆之力来移动这块巨石。
- He failed in the project because he could gain no leverage. 因为他没有影响力，他的计划失败了。
- The draft of this article has been finalized [done]. 这篇文章已经定稿。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- The draft was revised several times before it was finalized. 稿子几经删改才定下来。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- You must abide by the results of your mistakes.你必须承担你的错误所造成的后果。
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- He drove up in a battered old car.他开着一辆又老又破的旧车。
- The world was brutally battered but it survived.这个世界遭受了惨重的创伤,但它还是生存下来了。
- Others here are more skeptical about the chances for justice being done.这里的其他人更为怀疑正义能否得到伸张。
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- She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。
- China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。
- The doctor asked me to breathe in,then to breathe out fully.医生让我先吸气，然后全部呼出。
- They soon became fully integrated into the local community.他们很快就完全融入了当地人的圈子。
- She has the full support of her constituents. 她得到本区选民的全力支持。
- Hydrogen and oxygen are the constituents of water. 氢和氧是水的主要成分。 来自《简明英汉词典》