VOA慢速英语:Iran Air Signs $16 Billion Plane Deal with Boeing

短语讲解：

1. Iran had previously been barred from buying planes from U.S.-based Boeing because of economic sanctions against the country.

because of 因为，由于
例句：It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错。

2. Boeing said in a statement the deal would “support tens of thousands of U.S. jobs” directly related to production of the planes.

relate to 涉及; 同…有…关系
例句：How do these relate to the product being designed?
这些经历同将要设计的产品有什么关系？

3. Boeing is building a brand new 747 Air Force One for future presidents, but costs are out of control, more than $4 billion. Cancel order!

out of control 失控; 失去控制; 不受控制
例句：My impression is that they are totally out of control
我的感觉是它们完全失去了控制。

4. The deal for the Air Force One contract is expected to cost about $3 billion, but costs have reportedly been rising.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事
例句：You will be expected to work on Saturdays.
你们星期六要上班。

5. In response to Trump, Boeing said in a statement that it was currently under contract with the Air Force for $170 million for the project’s first phase.

in response to 对…做出反应
例句：He always takes the lead in response to the government's call.
他总是带头响应政府的号召。

6. “We look forward to working with the U.S. Air Force on subsequent phases of the program allowing us to deliver the best planes for the president at the best value for the American taxpayer,” the statement said.

look forward to 期望，盼望; 瞩望
例句：He was looking forward to working with the new Prime Minister.
他期待着与新首相共事。