VOA慢速英语：联合国呼吁美国采取更严格法律管制枪支
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UN Official Calls for Stronger US Gun Laws
联合国呼吁美国采取更严格法律管制枪支
The United Nations’ human rights chief has urged the United States to establish stronger gun control measures.
联合国人权组织首席已经督促美国对枪支实行更严格的管制措施。
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein is the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights. He says the current gun laws are too easy and, in his words, leave “little space between murderous impulses and actions that result in death.”
扎伊德·拉阿德·扎伊德·侯赛因是联合国的高级人权专员。他说目前的枪支管制法律过于简单，用他的话说，“在杀人刺激和导致死亡的行为之间”遗留了“太小的空间”。
His comments were made in a statement on Tuesday.
他的评论发表于周二的一次陈述中。
The statement came two days after the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. Forty-nine people were killed in the attack early Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
该次陈述发表于此次美国历史上最大规模的枪杀案之后的两天。在佛罗里达奥兰多市一家同性恋夜总会的49人在遇难于周日早些时候发生的此次袭击中。
The U.N. human rights chief knows the United States well. From 2007 to 2010, Zeid served as Jordan’s ambassador to the U.S. and Mexico.
这位联合国人权首席长官很了解美国。自2007年到2010年，扎伊德曾作为约旦的大使出使美国和墨西哥。
In the statement, Zeid was critical of what he called “irresponsible pro-gun propaganda.” He asked how many more shootings the U.S. must experience before Congress takes action.
在该陈述中，扎伊德对他所称之为“不负责任的枪支拥有宣传”进行了批判。他问道，还要发生多少枪击案后美国议会才会采取行动？
“Society — in particular its most vulnerable communities and minorities who are already facing widespread prejudice — pay a high price for the failure to stand up to the lobbyists and take the necessary measures to protect citizens from gun violence,” Zeid said.
“全社会——尤其是一个其大多数弱势群体和少数群体已经面对大范围偏见的社会——会因未能抵抗 、采取必要措施保护市民免于枪支暴力而付出惨痛的代价。”扎伊德说道。
He added that the families of those killed in mass shootings have the right to stronger gun controls.
他还说，此次大规模枪杀案遇难者家属有权要求更严格的枪支管制。
I’m Caty Weaver.
卡蒂·韦弗报道。
UN Official Calls for Stronger US Gun Laws
The United Nations’ human rights chief has urged the United States to establish stronger gun control measures.
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein is the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights. He says the current gun laws are too easy and, in his words, leave “little space between murderous impulses and actions that result in death.”
His comments were made in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement came two days after the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. Forty-nine people were killed in the attack early Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
The U.N. human rights chief knows the United States well. From 2007 to 2010, Zeid served as Jordan’s ambassador to the U.S. and Mexico.
In the statement, Zeid was critical of what he called “irresponsible pro-gun propaganda.” He asked how many more shootings the U.S. must experience before Congress takes action.
“Society — in particular its most vulnerable communities and minorities who are already facing widespread prejudice — pay a high price for the failure to stand up to the lobbyists and take the necessary measures to protect citizens from gun violence,” Zeid said.
He added that the families of those killed in mass shootings have the right to stronger gun controls.
I’m Caty Weaver.
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Words in This Story
impulses – n. sudden strong desires to do something
prejudice – n. an unfair feeling of dislike for a person or group because of race, sex or religion
vulnerable – adj. easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally or emotionally
lobbyists – n. an organized group of people who work together to influence government decisions that relate to a particular industry or issue
gay – adj. sexually attracted to someone who is the same sex
nightclub – n. a place that is open at night, has music, dancing or a show and usually serves alcoholic drinks and food
irresponsible – adj. not having or showing maturity or good judgment
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