VOA慢速英语:American History: War on Terror Turns to Iraq

短语讲解：

1. At the same time, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld wasproposing the possibility of military action against Iraq as well.
 
at  the same time 同时
例句：He was at the same time haughty, reserved, and fastidious. 
他为人兼有傲慢、含蓄和爱挑剔的性子。 
as well 也
例句：I'm coming to London and my sister's coming as well.
我要来伦敦,我妹妹也会来。

2. They pointed out that Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had usedchemical weapons on his own people.

point out 指出，指明
例句：He pointed out the mistake to me.
他向我指出错误。

3. He described American successes in closing terrorist trainingcamps in Afghanistan.

success in 成功、成就
例句： I wish you great success in your endeavours. 
祝你们工作取得巨大的成绩。 

4. "Iran aggressively pursues these weapons and exports terror,while an unelected few repress the Iranian people's hope forfreedom.

hope for 对…希望
例句：Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. 
抱最好的愿望,作最坏的准备。 

5. This is a regime that agreed to international inspections —then kicked out the inspectors.

kick out 逐出
例句："I'd never kick my kids out. 
“我决不会把我的孩子轰出家门。 

6.  But he also said Iraq was not cooperating with efforts to findout if suspected weapons had been destroyed and if weaponsprograms had ended.

cooperate with 合作,协作,相配合;和……合作
例句：To my surprise, he refused to cooperate with us. 
令我吃惊的是,他不肯与我们合作。

7. DICK CHENEY: “There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein now hasweapons of mass destruction…”

no doubt 无疑地;我确信
例句：I am sure he will come. I have no doubt about it. 
我肯定他会来。我一点也不怀疑。 

8.  In February two thousand three, millions of people in hundredsof cities around the world took part in anti-war protests.

take part in 参加
例句：Did you take part in the festival feast last night? 
你参加昨晚的节日宴会了吗？ 

9. There was no evidence that Iraq was involved in the 9-11attacks.

involve in 涉及；卷入
例句：To involve in or hamper with financial difficulties. 
使卷入经济问题或以经济问题阻碍. 

10. But he also had matters of domestic policy to deal with aschief executive in Washington.

deal with 应付;处理
例句：It is not the function of this committee to deal with dismissals. 
处理解雇问题不是本委员会的职责.