VOA慢速英语:Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki to Step Down

短语讲解：

1. The news came shortly after Mr. Obama urged Iraqis to come together in support of Mr. Abadi’s effort to form a government.

in support of 支持; 证明…正确
例句：The retort raised a cheer in support of the speaker. 
发言人这一反驳博得了一片支持的欢呼声. 

2. And those who chose to stay were in good condition.

in good condition 情况良好; 完好; 完好无缺
例句：I promise to return your bicycle in good condition.
我答应一定完好无损地还你的自行车。

3. He said the U.S. would continue to work with its international partners to support Iraqis in the fight against the Islamic State militants.

work with 与…在一起干; 从事…工作
例句：His secretaries work with system. 
他的几位秘书工作有条不紊。 

4. The increased cooperation comes as Vietnam is involved in a territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea.

involve in 使参与[陷入，牵扯到]
例句：They expostulate with him about the risk involve in his plan. 他们指出他的计划有风险，劝他放弃。