VOA常速英语2007-Bush Says Iran Must Be Prevented From Getting Nu

By VOA News
18 October 2007
 

President Bush says world leaders risk bringing about World War Three if they do not do more to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

Mr. Bush said at a White House news conference Wednesday that he takes the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran very seriously. He noted¹ that Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said Israel should be destroyed.

Mr. Bush said the United States will continue to push for tighter economic sanctions on Iran. He said that those he calls "responsible folks" inside Iran will get tired of isolation² and decide Iran's current policy is not worth it.

After meeting with President Ahmadinejad in Iran earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his support for Iran's nuclear energy program. He has also said he sees no evidence Iran is looking to build a nuclear bomb.

Mr. Bush said Wednesday he looks forward to having Mr. Putin clarify his remarks. He said Mr. Putin told him last month at the APEC summit in Australia that the world must ensure that Iran does not have the capacity to build a nuclear weapon.

Iran's chef nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said Wednesday Mr. Putin has put forward a proposal regarding Iran's nuclear program during talks with Supreme³ leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Larajani did not elaborate.

1 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。

2 isolation   

n.隔离，孤立，分解，分离

参考例句：

• The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
• He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后，生活比较孤寂。

3 supreme   

adj.极度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的

参考例句：

• It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的时刻。
• He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起诉书送交最高法院。