2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Calls for National Unity in War Against Te

By Paula Wolfson
White House
12 September 2006

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President Bush has marked the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a pilgrimage to the three sites where Americans died, and a broadcast address to the nation. The president is calling for national unity¹ in the face of a continuing terrorist threat.

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President Bush delivering his address from the White House

It was a day filled with strong images and equally strong emotions.

As it came to a close, the president addressed the American people, filling the dual² roles of consoler-in-chief, and leader of a nation at war.

"On this day, we remember the innocents who lost their lives, and we pay tribute to those who gave their lives so that others might live," said President Bush.

Mr. Bush spoke³ of the anguish⁴ he saw in the faces of their families, and the impact their loss has had on the American people.

"Out of this suffering, we resolve to honor every man and woman lost," continued Mr. Bush. "And we seek their lasting⁵ memorial in a safer and more hopeful world."

He said the war against terrorism is more than just a military conflict. He said it is the decisive ideological⁶ struggle of the 21st century, and the calling of a generation.

"America did not ask for this war, and every American wishes it were over," noted⁷ the president. "So do I. But the war is not over - and it will not be over until either we or the extremists emerge victorious⁸."

America stood as one in the days following September 11, as the nation moved to a war footing. But discontent with the situation in Iraq has created tensions, with the acrimony very much on display in the current campaign for seats in the U.S. Congress.

The president did not refer to his critics in his address. Instead, he invoked⁹ memories of the September 11 attacks in an effort to remind the American people that the stakes in Iraq - and the greater Middle East - are very high.

"Our nation has endured trials - and we face a difficult road ahead," said President Bush. "Winning this war will require the determined¹⁰ efforts of a unified¹¹ country. So we must put aside our differences, and work together to meet the task history has given us."

Mr. Bush said victory in Iraq is crucial. He said al-Qaida leader Osama bin¹² Laden¹³ has called the fight for Iraq the "Third World War." The president pledged never to yield Iraq to terrorists like bin Laden. And at a time when his administration's commitment to the search for the al-Qaida founder¹⁴ is coming under question, he stressed his determination to catch bin Laden.

"Osama bin Laden and other terrorists are still in hiding," he said. "Our message to them is clear: No matter how long it takes, America will find you and bring you to justice."

President Bush said for the United States, the September 11 attacks were more than a tragedy. He said they changed the way Americans look at the world. He said on that fateful day, the nation saw the face of evil. He said America has defeated evil before, and it will do so again.

1 unity   

n.团结，联合，统一；和睦，协调

参考例句：

• When we speak of unity,we do not mean unprincipled peace.所谓团结，并非一团和气。
• We must strengthen our unity in the face of powerful enemies.大敌当前，我们必须加强团结。

2 dual   

adj.双的；二重的，二元的

参考例句：

• The people's Republic of China does not recognize dual nationality for any Chinese national.中华人民共和国不承认中国公民具有双重国籍。
• He has dual role as composer and conductor.他兼作曲家及指挥的双重身分。

3 spoke   

n.（车轮的）辐条；轮辐；破坏某人的计划；阻挠某人的行动 v.讲，谈（speak的过去式）；说；演说；从某种观点来说

参考例句：

• They sourced the spoke nuts from our company.他们的轮辐螺帽是从我们公司获得的。
• The spokes of a wheel are the bars that connect the outer ring to the centre.辐条是轮子上连接外圈与中心的条棒。

4 anguish   

n.(尤指心灵上的)极度痛苦，烦恼

参考例句：

• She cried out for anguish at parting.分手时，她由于痛苦而失声大哭。
• The unspeakable anguish wrung his heart.难言的痛苦折磨着他的心。

5 lasting   

adj.永久的，永恒的；vbl.持续，维持

参考例句：

• The lasting war debased the value of the dollar.持久的战争使美元贬值。
• We hope for a lasting settlement of all these troubles.我们希望这些纠纷能获得永久的解决。

6 ideological   

a.意识形态的

参考例句：

• He always tries to link his study with his ideological problems. 他总是把学习和自己的思想问题联系起来。
• He helped me enormously with advice on how to do ideological work. 他告诉我怎样做思想工作，对我有很大帮助。

7 noted   

adj.著名的，知名的

参考例句：

• The local hotel is noted for its good table.当地的那家酒店以餐食精美而著称。
• Jim is noted for arriving late for work.吉姆上班迟到出了名。

8 victorious   

adj.胜利的，得胜的

参考例句：

• We are certain to be victorious.我们定会胜利。
• The victorious army returned in triumph.获胜的部队凯旋而归。

9 invoked   

v.援引( invoke的过去式和过去分词 )；行使（权利等）；祈求救助；恳求

参考例句：

• It is unlikely that libel laws will be invoked. 不大可能诉诸诽谤法。
• She had invoked the law in her own defence. 她援引法律为自己辩护。 来自《简明英汉词典》

10 determined   

adj.坚定的；有决心的

参考例句：

• I have determined on going to Tibet after graduation.我已决定毕业后去西藏。
• He determined to view the rooms behind the office.他决定查看一下办公室后面的房间。

11 unified   

(unify 的过去式和过去分词)； 统一的； 统一标准的； 一元化的

参考例句：

• The teacher unified the answer of her pupil with hers. 老师核对了学生的答案。
• The First Emperor of Qin unified China in 221 B.C. 秦始皇于公元前221年统一中国。

12 bin   

n.箱柜；vt.放入箱内；[计算机] DOS文件名:二进制目标文件

参考例句：

• He emptied several bags of rice into a bin.他把几袋米倒进大箱里。
• He threw the empty bottles in the bin.他把空瓶子扔进垃圾箱。

13 laden   

adj.装满了的；充满了的；负了重担的；苦恼的

参考例句：

• He is laden with heavy responsibility.他肩负重任。
• Dragging the fully laden boat across the sand dunes was no mean feat.将满载货物的船拖过沙丘是一件了不起的事。

14 Founder   

n.创始者，缔造者

参考例句：

• He was extolled as the founder of their Florentine school.他被称颂为佛罗伦萨画派的鼻祖。
• According to the old tradition,Romulus was the founder of Rome.按照古老的传说，罗穆卢斯是古罗马的建国者。