VOA慢速英语:Effects of Taliban Prisoner Release Unclear

短语讲解：

1. The U.S. government recently sent them to Qatar in exchange for the only American soldier held in Afghanistan.

in exchange for 交换
例句：He gave me an apple in exchange for a cake. 
他给我一个苹果，换一块蛋糕。 

2. U.S. officials believe his captors belong to the Haqqani network, a group with links to the Taliban.

belong to 属于
例句：I belong to no party. 
我不属于任何派别。 

3. He and other Republicans wanted the Obama administration to explain what steps were taken to make sure the five never return to fight against the United States.

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物
例句：Make sure of your facts before you write the article. 
先弄明白事实，然后再写文章。 

4. He also defended the decision not to inform Congress before the exchange took place, as required by law.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Elections take place every four years.
选举四年举行一次。

5. Secretary Hagel said he does not think the deal will endanger U.S. military personnel or civilians by inviting future deals with hostage- takers.

deal with 应付;  对待
例句：I cannot deal with your paranoia.
我管不了你的多疑症。

6. On social media, others accused Bowe Bergdahl of walking away and of getting U.S. troops killed as a result of his actions.

as a result of 由于…的结果; 起因
例句：Many facts emerged as a result of the investigation. 
调查结果,许多事实暴露出来。