VOA慢速英语:Trump Plans to Sell Attack Planes to Nigeria to Fight Boko Haram

短语讲解：

1.The Trump administration has agreed to sell Nigeria up to twelve attack airplanes for its campaign against Boko Haram Islamic extremists.

agree to 同意
例句：We cannot agree to consign the goods.
我们不同意寄售此货。

2.The sale will continue despite concerns over abuses committed by Nigeria's security forces, according to U.S. officials.

according to 根据，按照
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

3.The U.S. Congress is expected to be officially informed within weeks.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：He could be expected to rise to the challenge.
他会奋起应战的。

4. However, the Nigerian air force has been accused of bombing civilian targets at least three times in recent years.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。

5.However, a rejection is not likely. Many U.S. lawmakers support the sale, even if they are uncomfortable with the actions of the Nigerian military.

even if 哪怕; 虽然
例句：You must get there in time even if the weather should change.
即令天气变化，你也要按时赶到。