奥巴马：世界不允许使用化学武器

　　奥巴马：世界不允许使用化学武器

       WHITE HOUSE — President Barack Obama says the world cannot stand by and permit any use of chemical weapons, and says the United States will work with international partners to vigorously investigate evidence in hand so far.

　　In remarks before his meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah, Obama said the U.S. now has "some evidence" with "varying degrees of confidence" that chemical weapons have been used in Syria.

　　He said a range of questions remain about how and when such weapons may have been used.  The U.S. will pursue a vigorous investigation¹ in consultation² with partners and the United Nations, moving as effectively and quickly as possible.

　　Obama said the U.S. and partners must act prudently³ and make assessments⁴ deliberately⁵, but said the world cannot stand by and permit the use of chemical weapons.

　　"All of us, not just in the United States but around the world, recognize how we cannot stand by and permit the systematic⁶ use of weapons like chemical weapons on civilian⁷ populations," he said.

　　Obama mentioned the danger of chemical weapons falling into the hands terrorists, which he said adds increased urgency to the Syrian situation.

　　As to whether his "red line" has been crossed, he said his message has been clear.

　　"For the Syrian government to utilize⁸ chemical weapons on its people, crosses a line that will change my calculus⁹, and how the United States approaches these issues," he said.

　　At the same time, Obama said preliminary evidence is "not an on or off switch" for potential action, but an ongoing¹⁰ challenge for the U.S. and international community which must gather further evidence.

　　Earlier, White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama is keeping all options on the table, including military force, while the investigation into chemical weapons use proceeds to firmly establish that a 'red line' has been crossed.

　　The two leaders also discussed pressures on Jordan of supporting a huge influx¹¹ of refugees from Syria, and King Abdullah underscored concerns about fragmentation of Syria and the rise of extremist groups.

　　"We are now seeing the surge of the second threat of militant¹² terrorist organizations that  have risen over the past several months," said King Abdullah.

　　In his remarks, President Obama said again that President Bashar al-Assad has "lost legitimacy¹³" adding that a multi-sectarian political solution to the conflict is required, but hard to accomplish.

　　Bringing an end to the Syrian conflict, he said, is a long-term proposition that will not be solved easily overnight.

1 investigation   

n.调查，调查研究

参考例句：

• In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
• He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。

2 consultation   

n.咨询；商量；商议；会议

参考例句：

• The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.该公司允诺就其扩展计划广泛征求意见。
• The scheme was developed in close consultation with the local community.该计划是在同当地社区密切磋商中逐渐形成的。

3 prudently   

adv. 谨慎地，慎重地

参考例句：

• He prudently pursued his plan. 他谨慎地实行他那计划。
• They had prudently withdrawn as soon as the van had got fairly under way. 他们在蓬车安全上路后立即谨慎地离去了。

4 assessments   

n.评估( assessment的名词复数 )；评价；（应偿付金额的）估定；（为征税对财产所作的）估价

参考例句：

• He was shrewd in his personal assessments. 他总能对人作出精明的评价。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Surveys show about two-thirds use such assessments, while half employ personality tests. 调查表明，约有三分之二的公司采用了这种测评；而一半的公司则采用工作人员个人品质测试。 来自百科语句

5 deliberately   

adv.审慎地；蓄意地；故意地

参考例句：

• The girl gave the show away deliberately.女孩故意泄露秘密。
• They deliberately shifted off the argument.他们故意回避这个论点。

6 systematic   

adj.有系统的，有计划的，有方法的

参考例句：

• The way he works isn't very systematic.他的工作不是很有条理。
• The teacher made a systematic work of teaching.这个教师进行系统的教学工作。

7 civilian   

adj.平民的，民用的，民众的

参考例句：

• There is no reliable information about civilian casualties.关于平民的伤亡还没有确凿的信息。
• He resigned his commission to take up a civilian job.他辞去军职而从事平民工作。

8 utilize   

vt.使用，利用

参考例句：

• The cook will utilize the leftover ham bone to make soup.厨师要用吃剩的猪腿骨做汤。
• You must utilize all available resources.你必须利用一切可以得到的资源。

9 calculus   

n.微积分；结石

参考例句：

• This is a problem where calculus won't help at all.对于这一题，微积分一点也用不上。
• After studying differential calculus you will be able to solve these mathematical problems.学了微积分之后，你们就能够解这些数学题了。

10 ongoing   

adj.进行中的，前进的

参考例句：

• The problem is ongoing.这个问题尚未解决。
• The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。

11 influx   

n.流入，注入

参考例句：

• The country simply cannot absorb this influx of refugees.这个国家实在不能接纳这么多涌入的难民。
• Textile workers favoured protection because they feared an influx of cheap cloth.纺织工人拥护贸易保护措施，因为他们担心涌入廉价纺织品。

12 militant   

adj.激进的，好斗的；n.激进分子，斗士

参考例句：

• Some militant leaders want to merge with white radicals.一些好斗的领导人要和白人中的激进派联合。
• He is a militant in the movement.他在那次运动中是个激进人物。

13 legitimacy   

n.合法，正当

参考例句：

• The newspaper was directly challenging the government's legitimacy.报纸直接质疑政府的合法性。
• Managing from the top down,we operate with full legitimacy.我们进行由上而下的管理有充分的合法性。