【英音模仿秀】伊拉克的新“淘金热潮”
英语课
模仿文本：
There is surelymoney to be made inIraq.Its proven oil reserves are the third largest in theMiddle East. But since the fall of Saddam Hussein ten years ago, thesevere and persistent 1 security problems have been a huge disincentive forforeign businesses that might otherwise be tempted 2. Nearly 8,000 people havebeen killed in sectarian violence inIraqso far this year, butnonetheless, some British companies are taking the plunge 3.
译文：伊拉克无疑是存在捞金机会的。它拥有中东地区第三大石油储备。但在10年前萨达姆·侯赛因下台后，持续严峻的安全问题使有心投资的外国企业望而却步。今年以来，已经有大约8000人在伊拉克的宗派暴力冲突中死亡。尽管如此，一些英国公司还是想试一试。
There is surelymoney to be made inIraq.Its proven oil reserves are the third largest in theMiddle East. But since the fall of Saddam Hussein ten years ago, thesevere and persistent 1 security problems have been a huge disincentive forforeign businesses that might otherwise be tempted 2. Nearly 8,000 people havebeen killed in sectarian violence inIraqso far this year, butnonetheless, some British companies are taking the plunge 3.
译文：伊拉克无疑是存在捞金机会的。它拥有中东地区第三大石油储备。但在10年前萨达姆·侯赛因下台后，持续严峻的安全问题使有心投资的外国企业望而却步。今年以来，已经有大约8000人在伊拉克的宗派暴力冲突中死亡。尽管如此，一些英国公司还是想试一试。
adj.坚持不懈的，执意的；持续的
- Albert had a persistent headache that lasted for three days.艾伯特连续头痛了三天。
- She felt embarrassed by his persistent attentions.他不时地向她大献殷勤，使她很难为情。
v.怂恿（某人）干不正当的事；冒…的险（tempt的过去分词）
- I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't. 我极想发牢骚，但还是没开口。
- I was tempted by the dessert menu. 甜食菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。