伊朗表示它对于放宽经济制裁表示欢迎,但仍对美国保持警惕态度。
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Sedjeel, an Iranian made ballistic missile, is showcased during an annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, Sept, 22, 2013. |
Monday, Iran's Defense Minister called the U.S. sanctions "hostile" toward Iran.
周一,伊朗国防部长称美国制裁对伊朗怀有“敌意”。
The U.S. imposed the new sanctions Sunday against five Iranian nationals and a network of companies with links to banned missile activity. The U.S. Treasury Department said five Iranians worked to get missile parts for Iran. Companies in the United Arab Emirates and China also were involved.
周日,美国对5名伊朗籍人和一个与伊朗被禁导弹活动有关的公司网络实行新的制裁。美国财政部表示5名伊朗籍人辅助伊朗取得导弹部件。美国称阿联酋与中国为基地的企业网络也参与其中。
Iran drew anger from the United States and other Western powers last year when Iran tested two ballistic missiles. Iran defended the tests as a matter of national security. Visit the website www.chinavoa.com to get more information!
去年,伊朗测试两种弹道导弹,这激怒了美国与其他西方大国。伊朗称测试是为捍卫国家安全问题。
President Barack Obama said the U.S. government will "vigorously" enforce sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program.
美国总统奥巴马表示,美国政府将“大力”加强对伊朗弹道导弹计划的制裁。
The new sanctions come after economic sanctions were lifted which were tied to Iran's nuclear program.
在取消对伊朗经济制裁后,将实施新的制裁措施。这些措施将与伊朗核计划相关联。
Following the lifting of the sanctions, Iran announced an increase in oil production by 500,000 barrels a day. Iran currently produced 3 million barrels per day. About 1 million of the barrels are exported.
继取消经济制裁之后,伊朗宣布将每天石油生产量增加50万桶,伊朗目前每天生产石油300万桶,约有100万桶石油用于出口。
I'm Marsha James.
我是玛莎 詹姆斯。
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network - n. a group of people or organizations that work with each other; a system of computers and other devices that are connected to each other
matter - n. something that is being done or talked about
wary - adj. not having or showing complete trust in someone or something
sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country
ballistic missile – n. a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes
vigorously – adv. done with great force and energy
Iran says it welcomes the easing of economic sanctions, but will remain wary of the United States.
Monday, Iran's Defense Minister called the U.S. sanctions "hostile" toward Iran.
The U.S. imposed the new sanctions Sunday against five Iranian nationals and a network of companies with links to banned missile activity. The U.S. Treasury Department said five Iranians worked to get missile parts for Iran. Companies in the United Arab Emirates and China also were involved.
Iran drew anger from the United States and other Western powers last year when Iran tested two ballistic missiles. Iran defended the tests as a matter of national security. Visit the website www.chinavoa.com to get more information!
President Barack Obama said the U.S. government will "vigorously" enforce sanctions against Iran's ballistic missile program.
The new sanctions come after economic sanctions were lifted which were tied to Iran's nuclear program.
Following the lifting of the sanctions, Iran announced an increase in oil production by 500,000 barrels a day. Iran currently produced 3 million barrels per day. About 1 million of the barrels are exported.
I'm Marsha James.
This report was based on information from VOA news. Jim Dresbach adapted the story for Learning English. Kathleen Struck was the editor.
We want to hear from you. Write to us in the Comments Section or visit our Facebook page.
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Words in This Story
network - n. a group of people or organizations that work with each other; a system of computers and other devices that are connected to each other
matter - n. something that is being done or talked about
wary - adj. not having or showing complete trust in someone or something
sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country
ballistic missile – n. a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes
vigorously – adv. done with great force and energy