VOA慢速英語：伊拉克部隊從伊斯蘭國手中奪回拉馬迪市
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Iraqi Forces Secure Ramadi After Ousting IS
伊拉克部隊從伊斯蘭國手中奪回拉馬迪市
Iraqi military officials said they took back the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants.
伊拉克官員表示，他們從伊斯蘭國武裝分子手中奪回了拉馬迪這座城市。
On Monday, Iraqi forces raised the national flag over the city's main government office. They swept the streets, searching for explosives and booby traps. The IS fighters could have put these in place before being ousted from the city.
周一，伊拉克軍隊在該市的主要政府部門升起了國旗。他們清查了大街小巷尋找爆炸物和餌雷，伊斯蘭國士兵在被從該市趕走之前可能安放了這些東西。
IS militants had captured this capital of Anbar province in May.
伊斯蘭國武裝分子于今年五月份占領了這座城市，該市是安巴爾省的首府。
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Smoke rises over destroyed Islamic State positions following a U.S.-led coalition air strike, as Iraqi Security forces enter the heavy damaged downtown Ramadi, 70 miles (115 kilometers) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. (AP Photo) |
Iraqi forces said small groups of jihadists may remain. But officials said troops have not faced resistance since jihadists fled Sunday. There have been no reliable reports of how many people were killed or wounded.
伊拉克部隊表示，可能還有一些小規(guī)模的圣戰(zhàn)分子。但是有關官員表示，軍隊沒有遇到任何阻力，因為圣戰(zhàn)者在星期天已經逃離。目前尚沒有可靠的傷亡報告。
It is not clear how many civilians remain in central Ramadi. It is 115 kilometers, or 70 miles west of Baghdad. An Iraqi spokesman said most residents had taken shelter at a nearby hospital.
目前尚不清楚拉馬迪市中心還有多少平民。該市位于巴格達以西115公里(或70英里)。伊拉克一位發(fā)言人表示，大多戶居民都在附近一所醫(yī)院避難。
The Iraqi military prepared for months to take back Ramadi. They were backed by U.S.–led coalition air strikes. The Iraqi forces pushed into the center of Ramadi last week in an effort to secure the city.
伊拉克軍隊為奪回拉馬迪籌備了數(shù)月。為了占領拉馬迪，伊拉克軍隊上周在以美國為首的聯(lián)軍的空襲支持推進到了拉馬迪市中心。
The U.S. military said it carried out at least 29 air strikes on IS targets in the past week. More targets were hit Sunday.
美國軍方表示，過去一周他們至少對伊斯蘭國目標進行了29次空襲。更多目標在周日被擊中。
Officials said air strikes Saturday targeted vehicles operated by IS fighters and a factory used to make suicide bombs for use on vehicles. Sniper positions were also hit.
有關官員表示，周六的空襲目標是伊斯蘭國士兵操控的車輛以及用于制造自殺性炸彈的裝置。狙擊手位置也被擊中。
I'm Mary Gotschall.
我是瑪麗·歌切爾。
Iraqi Forces Secure Ramadi After Ousting IS
Iraqi military officials said they took back the city of Ramadi from Islamic State militants.
On Monday, Iraqi forces raised the national flag over the city's main government office. They swept the streets, searching for explosives and booby traps. The IS fighters could have put these in place before being ousted from the city.
IS militants had captured this capital of Anbar province in May.
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Smoke rises over destroyed Islamic State positions following a U.S.-led coalition air strike, as Iraqi Security forces enter the heavy damaged downtown Ramadi, 70 miles (115 kilometers) west of Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. (AP Photo) |
Iraqi forces said small groups of jihadists may remain. But officials said troops have not faced resistance since jihadists fled Sunday. There have been no reliable reports of how many people were killed or wounded.
It is not clear how many civilians remain in central Ramadi. It is 115 kilometers, or 70 miles west of Baghdad. An Iraqi spokesman said most residents had taken shelter at a nearby hospital.
The Iraqi military prepared for months to take back Ramadi. They were backed by U.S.–led coalition air strikes. The Iraqi forces pushed into the center of Ramadi last week in an effort to secure the city.
The U.S. military said it carried out at least 29 air strikes on IS targets in the past week. More targets were hit Sunday.
Officials said air strikes Saturday targeted vehicles operated by IS fighters and a factory used to make suicide bombs for use on vehicles.Sniper positions were also hit.
I'm Mary Gotschall.
Mary Gotschall adapted this story for Learning English from VOA News. Kathleen Struck was the editor.
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Words in This Story
explosive – n. a substance (such as dynamite) that is used to cause an explosion : an explosive substance
booby trap – noun phrase a hidden bomb that explodes when the object connected to it is touched, moved, etc.
jihadist – n. someone engaged in a war fought by Muslims to defend or spread their beliefs
coalition – n. a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose
airstrike – n. an attack in which military airplanes drop bombs
suicide – n. the act of killing yourself because you do not want to continue living
sniper – n. a person who shoots at another person from a hidden place
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