VOA慢速英语:Future of Relations With Turkey Questioned After Israeli Raid on Flotilla

a large number of许多的

例句：We are facing a large number of problems.
      我们面临大量的问题。

2. Israel says the purpose is to keep weapons out of Gaza and to prevent rocket fire into the Jewish state.

keep out of避开，（使）置身于……之外

例句：Sweden has kept out of wars.
      瑞典已置身在战争之外。

（使）在……外，（使）不入内

例句：He kept out of our way.
       他排斥我们的方法。

3.Egypt also enforces the embargo on Gaza. Observers say Egyptian leaders are deeply suspicious of Hamas.

suspicious of怀疑

例句：I do feel a bit suspicious of John's motives in this matter.
       我的确怀疑约翰在这件问题上的动机。

4.But lately, observers say, Prime Minister Erdogan appears to be seeking influence with Arabs at the cost of relations with Israel.

at the cost of以…为代价；牺牲…而获得

例句：Success may come at the cost of your relationship with your family.
      成功的代价可能是你和你家庭的关系。