五角大楼支持奥巴马的延迟撤军计划

时间：2015-10-16 06:52:07

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The Pentagon has expressed its support for President Obama's announcement to prolong the US military presence in Afghanistan.

美国总统奥巴马宣布美军驻军阿富汗的时间将延长，五角大楼表示支持。

Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said he was confident that the US allies will offer a significant contribution to the region in the coming years.

"I'll let the allies and the partners speak for themselves, but I can just tell you that from our visit to NATO last week, to Brussels, that there was a significant conversation about Afghanistan and the effort to support the Afghan government."

US secretary of defense¹ Ashton Carter also voiced his support, saying the decision is also crucial to the safety of the Americans at home.

"We're adjusting our presence, based on conditions on the ground, to give the United States and our allies the capability² to sustain a robust³ counter-terrorism platform, denying a safe haven⁴ for terrorist and violent extremist organizations. This will keep Americans safer back home."

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1 defense
n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩
参考例句：
The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。 The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。

2 capability
n.能力；才能；(pl)可发展的能力或特性等
参考例句：
She has the capability to become a very fine actress.她有潜力成为杰出演员。 Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.组织整个部门是他能力以外的事。

3 robust
adj.强壮的，强健的，粗野的，需要体力的，浓的
参考例句：
She is too tall and robust.她个子太高，身体太壮。 China wants to keep growth robust to reduce poverty and avoid job losses,AP commented.美联社评论道，中国希望保持经济强势增长，以减少贫困和失业状况。

4 haven
n.安全的地方，避难所，庇护所
参考例句：
It's a real haven at the end of a busy working day.忙碌了一整天后，这真是一个安乐窝。 The school library is a little haven of peace and quiet.学校的图书馆是一个和平且安静的小避风港。