VOA慢速英语:US Congress Approves Plan to Arm Syrian Rebels

短语讲解：

1. In France, President Francois Hollande said his country is ready to launch airstrikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

be ready to 预备，即将; 甘于
例句：Be ready to discuss these issues.
你都要做好谈论这些事项的准备。

2. They are attacking Kobani and want to control it and carry out a massacre there just like what happened [to Yezidis] in Sinjar where people had to leave their homes, where people were killed, women were abducted, children were killed.

carry out 执行; 进行; 完成
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。

3. Mr. Obama met with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Thursday at the White House.

meet with 偶然遇到;  碰到
例句：I will meet with Peter this evening. 
今天晚上我要与彼得会面。