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WASHINGTON, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The White House on Wednesday offered its condolences over a deadly coal mine explosion in Turkey, saying the United States was ready to help.
Spokesman 1 Jay Carney offered his "heartfelt condolences" to the families of the 238 dead and "best wishes" for a safe exit of 120 others still trapped underground.
He told reporters at a daily press briefing that the U.S. was " ready to assist the Turkish government if necessary," calling Ankara a "close and longstanding friend and ally 2."
The tragedy befell on Tuesday following an explosion 150 meters underground in the privately-owned mine in Turkey's western province of Manisa. Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said most of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning following the explosion and ensuing 3 fire.
Rescue operations were still underway on Wednesday, while the Turkish government declared a three-day national mourning.（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）
n.发言人，代言人
- The government spokesman gave a quick briefing to the reporters.政府发言人向记者们作了情况简介。
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n.同盟者，同盟国；vt.使结盟，与...有关联
- In that war England was not an ally,she was neutral.在那场战争中，英国不同任何一国结盟，保持中立。
- She felt she needed an ally so badly.她感到她极需一个支持者。