VOA慢速英语:US Planes Strike Islamist Forces in Iraq

1. On Thursday, President Barack Obama ordered the U.S. military to carry out "targeted airstrikes" against the militants.

carry out 执行; 进行
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。

2. They fled up the mountain to escape from the Islamic State militants.

escape from 逃避; 逃出
例句：Drawing is a healthy way to escape from everyday life.
画画是我们逃离日常生活的一种健康的方式。

3. Defense Secretary Michael Fallon announced that his country would take part in the effort to aid Iraqi refugees.

take part in 参加…，参与…活动
例句：The community members who take part in the study circles.
参与这项研究会一部分工作的社区成员。

4. The group also says it has taken control of a major dam on the Tigris River.

take control of 控制
例句：There must be someone who can take control of these naughty children.
应该有人能管住这些淘气的孩子。