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VOA慢速英語(yǔ):核協(xié)議將增強(qiáng)伊朗影響力

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Negotiators are trying to reach an agreement to limit Iran's nuclear activities. The deal would include an easing of international sanctions against Iran. The restrictions were designed to punish Iran for its nuclear activities.

談判代表試圖達(dá)成協(xié)議來(lái)限制伊朗核活動(dòng)。協(xié)議將包括對(duì)伊朗采取相對(duì)寬松的制裁措施。這些限制措施是為了懲罰伊朗進(jìn)行核活動(dòng)。

Some observers believe a final agreement would help Iran expand its influence in the Middle East.

一些觀察人士認(rèn)為最終協(xié)議可能會(huì)幫助伊朗擴(kuò)大在中東地區(qū)的影響力。

Representatives from Iran, the United States and five other countries recently agreed on a plan for future negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Negotiators now hope to reach a final agreement by the end of June.

伊朗談判代表和美國(guó),和其他五國(guó)代表最近就未來(lái)伊朗核問(wèn)題談判達(dá)成一項(xiàng)協(xié)議。談判代表現(xiàn)在希望在六月底之前能夠達(dá)成最終協(xié)議。

As the talks move forward, some governments have raised other concerns about Iran, including its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen. They are also concerned about Iran's assistance in Iraq in the fight against Islamic State militants and its ties to Hezbollah, the Shi'ite militant group based in Lebanon.

隨著談判的進(jìn)行,一些政府對(duì)伊朗的擔(dān)憂逐漸增加。包括也門(mén)胡塞叛軍支持者。他們也擔(dān)心伊拉克伊朗援助軍隊(duì)參與對(duì)抗伊斯蘭戰(zhàn)斗,也擔(dān)心與真主黨,黎巴嫩什葉派激進(jìn)組織有聯(lián)系。

One of the most outspoken critics of a stronger Iran is Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the deal reached in Switzerland this month.

對(duì)伊朗進(jìn)行最直言不諱的批評(píng)者之一是以色列。以色列總理內(nèi)塔尼亞胡曾對(duì)本月在瑞士達(dá)成的協(xié)議提出批評(píng)

"The deal would greatly bolster Iran's economy. It would give Iran thereby tremendous means to propel its aggression and terrorism throughout the Middle East."

這一協(xié)議將大大增強(qiáng)伊朗經(jīng)濟(jì)實(shí)力,伊朗將采取強(qiáng)有力的手段來(lái)進(jìn)行侵略,并對(duì)整個(gè)中東地區(qū)發(fā)動(dòng)恐怖主義襲擊。

But United States officials say a nuclear deal may actually help reduce threats from Iran. Marie Harf is with the State Department.

但是美國(guó)政府稱核協(xié)議可能有助于減少伊朗帶來(lái)的威脅。Marie Harf是美國(guó)國(guó)務(wù)院一員。

"One of the reasons we are so committed to seeing if we can prevent them from getting a nuclear weapon is, if you can imagine how much power they're able to project today, they would be able to project ever more power if that was backed up by a nuclear weapon."

我們之所以如此努力想要看到我們能否阻止伊朗獲得核武器的原因之一就是,如果你能想象到現(xiàn)在他們有多強(qiáng),就要想到伊朗獲得核武器之后力量會(huì)更加強(qiáng)大。

Kelsey Davenport studies efforts to stop the spread of weapons. She says an Iran nuclear deal might lead to more unrest in the Middle East.

Kelsey Davenport是研究阻止核武器擴(kuò)散的研究者,她說(shuō)一項(xiàng)伊朗核協(xié)議的達(dá)成可能會(huì)導(dǎo)致中東地區(qū)更加動(dòng)蕩不安。

"Any agreement that left Iran with a nuclear infrastructure was going to be a bad deal."

任何促使伊朗放棄核設(shè)施的協(xié)議都是一個(gè)非常糟糕的協(xié)議。

Emanuele Ottolenghi is a Middle East expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He says people should be worried that the easing of sanctions might empower Iran. He spoke to VOA on SKYPE.

Emanuele Ottolenghi是保衛(wèi)民主基礎(chǔ)中東地區(qū)專家,他說(shuō)人們應(yīng)該擔(dān)心寬松制裁政策可能會(huì)給伊朗帶來(lái)更多權(quán)利。他通過(guò)SKYPE對(duì)美國(guó)之音如是說(shuō)。

"It will be a great boost to Iran's wealth, which the regime has used as a tool to influence regional foreign policy, to fund terrorist movements, to advance its goals, to enhance Iran's role as a leader in the non-aligned movement. The sky is the limit..."

這將對(duì)伊朗財(cái)富起到巨大的推動(dòng)作用,這個(gè)政權(quán)已經(jīng)作為一種工具來(lái)影響地區(qū)外交政策,資助恐怖主義活動(dòng),推動(dòng)其目標(biāo)發(fā)展,增強(qiáng)伊朗自不結(jié)盟運(yùn)動(dòng)中的領(lǐng)袖地位。

Emanuele Ottolenghi says several countries would likely feel most threatened by an empowered Iran. One of them is Israel. Another would be Saudi Arabia, which he says competes with Iran.

Emanuele Ottolenghi說(shuō)一些國(guó)家可能會(huì)受到權(quán)力擴(kuò)張的伊朗的更多威脅。其中一個(gè)國(guó)家就是以色列,還有一個(gè)會(huì)是沙特阿拉伯,因?yàn)樗f(shuō)會(huì)與伊朗相抗衡。

"There is a, an irreconcilable rivalry between the two countries and the ruling elites as both aspire to be the beacon and, and guide, and sort of global power in the Islamic world. These two things cannot be reconciled."

這兩國(guó)國(guó)家之間存在著一種不可協(xié)調(diào)的競(jìng)爭(zhēng)關(guān)系,因?yàn)殡p方都渴望在伊斯蘭世界成為領(lǐng)袖大國(guó)。達(dá)不成和解。

He says the changes should help countries that enjoyed trade relations with Iran before the sanctions were put in place.

他說(shuō)在制裁實(shí)施之前這一改變將有助于與一些國(guó)家與伊朗進(jìn)行貿(mào)易往來(lái)。

I'm Christopher Jones-Cruise.

VOA State Department Correspondent Pam Dockins reported this story. George Grow wrote it for VOA Learning English. Christopher Jones-Cruise was the editor.

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Words in This Story

sanction(s) – n. an action taken to force a country to obey international rules or laws; a measure designed to limit or stop trade with that country

outspoken – adj. speaking in an honest, open way about one's opinions

regime – n. a government or administration

empower(ed) – v. to give power to someone (or something)

Negotiators are trying to reach an agreement to limit Iran's nuclear activities. The deal would include an easing of international sanctions against Iran. The restrictions were designed to punish Iran for its nuclear activities.

Some observers believe a final agreement would help Iran expand its influence in the Middle East.

Representatives from Iran, the United States and five other countries recently agreed on a plan for future negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Negotiators now hope to reach a final agreement by the end of June.

As the talks move forward, some governments have raised other concerns about Iran, including its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen. They are also concerned about Iran's assistance in Iraq in the fight against Islamic State militants and its ties to Hezbollah, the Shi'ite militant group based in Lebanon.

One of the most outspoken critics of a stronger Iran is Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the deal reached in Switzerland this month.

"The deal would greatly bolster Iran's economy. It would give Iran thereby tremendous means to propel its aggression and terrorism throughout the Middle East."

But United States officials say a nuclear deal may actually help reduce threats from Iran. Marie Harf is with the State Department.

"One of the reasons we are so committed to seeing if we can prevent them from getting a nuclear weapon is, if you can imagine how much power they're able to project today, they would be able to project ever more power if that was backed up by a nuclear weapon."

Kelsey Davenport studies efforts to stop the spread of weapons. She says an Iran nuclear deal might lead to more unrest in the Middle East.

"Any agreement that left Iran with a nuclear infrastructure was going to be a bad deal."

Emanuele Ottolenghi is a Middle East expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He says people should be worried that the easing of sanctions might empower Iran. He spoke to VOA on SKYPE.

"It will be a great boost to Iran's wealth, which the regime has used as a tool to influence regional foreign policy, to fund terrorist movements, to advance its goals, to enhance Iran's role as a leader in the non-aligned movement. The sky is the limit..."

Emanuele Ottolenghi says several countries would likely feel most threatened by an empowered Iran. One of them is Israel. Another would be Saudi Arabia, which he says competes with Iran.

"There is a, an irreconcilable rivalry between the two countries and the ruling elites as both aspire to be the beacon and, and guide, and sort of global power in the Islamic world. These two things cannot be reconciled."

He says the changes should help countries that enjoyed trade relations with Iran before the sanctions were put in place.

I'm Christopher Jones-Cruise.

VOA State Department Correspondent Pam Dockins reported this story. George Grow wrote it for VOA Learning English. Christopher Jones-Cruise was the editor.

______________________________________________________________

Words in This Story

sanction(s) – n. an action taken to force a country to obey international rules or laws; a measure designed to limit or stop trade with that country

outspoken – adj. speaking in an honest, open way about one's opinions

regime – n. a government or administration

empower(ed) – v. to give power to someone (or something)

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