VOA慢速英语:North Korea Struggling but Determined on ICBMs

短语讲解：

1. Brooks told the Senate Armed Services Committee, “Over time, I believe we are going to see them acquire [ICBM] capabilities if they are not stopped”

be going to 就要; 要，会，将要
例句：It felt pleasant to be going to work.
走上工作岗位是很愉快的。

2. Brooks did not say when the North Koreans would be able to launch long-range nuclear missiles.

be able to 能够; 能，会
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。