VOA慢速英语:CIA: Islamic State Group Has More Fighters than Thought

短语讲解：

1. The United States says the Islamic State militant group has at least two times as many fighters as an earlier estimate.

at least 至少
例句：At least that's the theory.
至少理论上是这样。

2. That means I will not hesitate to take action against ISIL in Syria, as well as Iraq.

as well as 也，又
例句：You'll have wide powers and resources, as well as my personal support.
您可以调动一切资源和权力，以及我个人的支持。

3. They will join the more than 1,000 already serving as advisors in the country.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：Margaret needed support more than ever. 
玛格丽特比以往更需要关心。 

4. Beware of the people here who were the cheerleaders of the Iraq War, who want to get this president to now say is gonna put combat boots on the ground.

beware of 对…小心; 谨防
例句：Beware of the poverty gap trap. 
小心贫富差距的陷阱。 

5. That training would take place in Saudi Arabia, which U.S. officials say has promised to assist the efforts.

take place 发生
例句：Earthquakes take place far underground. 
地震则发生在地球的极深处。