voa标准英语2008-Bush Highlights National Security Progress
时间：2019-01-11 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2008年(十二月)
President Bush speaking at US Army War College, 17 Dec 2008
In what was likely his final major national security address, Mr. Bush paid tribute to America's fighting men and women and took stock of momentous 1 events that happened during his time in office.
He acknowledged the country and his presidency 2 changed dramatically on September 11th, when hijacked 3 planes struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and another crashed in Pennsylvania.
"By nightfall, the sun had set on a very different world. With rumors 4 of more attacks swirling 5, Americans went to bed wondering what the future would bring," he said.
Mr. Bush said the country rose to the challenge posed by terrorists.
The president outlined steps taken to enhance security since the attacks. He noted 6 greater intelligence sharing, increased border security, and the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. He said U.S. forces are also now more easily deployed 7 to trouble-spots.
Mr. Bush acknowledged some decisions made in the war against terror have provoked debate, but said no one can argue with the end result.
"This is for certain, since 9/11, there has not been another terrorist attack on American soil," he said.
One of Mr. Bush's most controversial decisions was the 2003 invasion of Iraq. However the president said U.S. efforts there have struck an important blow against global terrorism.
"Thanks to the success of the [U.S. troop] surge, courage of our troops, and the determination of the Iraqi people, we have delivered a devastating 8 blow to al-Qaida in the land Osama bin 9 Laden 10 once called the central battleground in the war on terror," he said.
Despite progress, the president said the fight against terror is far from over and will test his successors.
- I am deeply honoured to be invited to this momentous occasion.能应邀出席如此重要的场合，我深感荣幸。
- The momentous news was that war had begun.重大的新闻是战争已经开始。
- Roosevelt was elected four times to the presidency of the United States.罗斯福连续当选四届美国总统。
- Two candidates are emerging as contestants for the presidency.两位候选人最终成为总统职位竞争者。
- The plane was hijacked by two armed men on a flight from London to Rome. 飞机在从伦敦飞往罗马途中遭到两名持械男子劫持。
- The plane was hijacked soon after it took off. 那架飞机起飞后不久被劫持了。
- Rumors have it that the school was burned down. 有谣言说学校给烧掉了。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Rumors of a revolt were afloat. 叛变的谣言四起。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- Snowflakes were swirling in the air. 天空飘洒着雪花。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
- She smiled, swirling the wine in her glass. 她微笑着，旋动着杯子里的葡萄酒。 来自辞典例句
- 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。
- Tanks have been deployed all along the front line. 沿整个前线已部署了坦克。
- The artillery was deployed to bear on the fort. 火炮是对着那个碉堡部署的。
- It is the most devastating storm in 20 years.这是20年来破坏性最大的风暴。
- Affairs do have a devastating effect on marriages.婚外情确实会对婚姻造成毁灭性的影响。
- 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。