VOA慢速英语:Comment Could Settle Syria Crisis or Make it Worse

1. “Sure, he can turn over every single bit of his chemical weapons to the international community in the next week.”

turn over 移交；（使）翻转
例句：He said that he would turn over a new leaf if she forgave him.
他说如果她能原谅他，他的人生就会翻开新的一页。

2. Mr. Kerry made clear he was speaking theoretically, and did not expect anything like that to happen.

make clear 弄清
例句：I'd like to make clear my thoughts on the subject.
我想说清楚我对这一话题的看法。

3.  President Obama has said he would accept a diplomatic solution if it can be carried out.

carry out 执行
例句：They should also carry out some fundamental reforms.
这些政府也应该执行一些基础性的改革。

4. But that would likely take weeks, at least.

at least 至少
例句：At least you appear classy.
这样至少你显得高贵。

5. And they say the organization may not be willing to send them into the middle of the civil war.

be willing to 乐于；甘于
例句：Would you be willing to put that in writing?
你愿意把你的保证写下来么？

6. Mr. Assad says his country is now ready to give its approval.

be ready to 预备，即将
例句：If you make a threat, you had better be ready to carry it out.
如果你打算采取威胁手段，你最好已经准备好将其执行到底。