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By Scott Stearns
White House
23 February 2006

President Bush is again appealing for calm in Iraq, amid reprisal1 killings2 following the bombing of one of the holiest sites of Shi'ite Islam. 


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President Bush strongly condemns3 the terrorist bombing of the Askaryia Mosque4 in Samarra, which has put Iraqi security forces on high alert, in an effort to try and stop sectarian violence.

"We believe in freedom to worship, and I understand the consternation5 and concern of Iraqi Shias, when they see this most holy site wantonly destroyed," the president said.

Sunni Muslims have been attacked and killed in reprisal for Wednesday's destruction of the mosque's historic golden dome6. Taking questions from reporters at a White House Cabinet meeting, President Bush said he appreciates Iraqi leaders who are urging calm.

"The voices of reason from all aspects of Iraqi life understand that this bombing is intended to create civil strife7, that the act was an evil act," he said. "The destruction of a holy site is a political act intending to create strife."

President Bush says Washington will continue to work with those voices of reason to develop a democratic government in Iraq that unites the people, instead of dividing them along religious and ethnic8 lines.


Iraqis gather at ruins of Shrine9 in Samarra  
  
The violence has complicated efforts to form a new government following last year's elections, and diplomats10 fear it could bring the country closer to civil war.

President Bush says he understands the importance of the Askariya shrine, and is serious about working side-by-side with Iraqi leaders to restore its golden dome.


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1 reprisal iCSyW     
n.报复,报仇,报复性劫掠
参考例句:
  • There is no political alternative but a big reprisal.政治上没有旁的选择只能是大规模报复。
  • They bombed civilian targets in reprisal.他们炮轰平民目标作为报复。
2 killings 76d97e8407f821a6e56296c4c9a9388c     
谋杀( killing的名词复数 ); 突然发大财,暴发
参考例句:
  • His statement was seen as an allusion to the recent drug-related killings. 他的声明被视为暗指最近与毒品有关的多起凶杀案。
  • The government issued a statement condemning the killings. 政府发表声明谴责这些凶杀事件。
3 condemns c3a2b03fc35077b00cf57010edb796f4     
v.(通常因道义上的原因而)谴责( condemn的第三人称单数 );宣判;宣布…不能使用;迫使…陷于不幸的境地
参考例句:
  • Her widowhood condemns her to a lonely old age. 守寡使她不得不过着孤独的晚年生活。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The public opinion condemns prostitution. 公众舆论遣责卖淫。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
4 mosque U15y3     
n.清真寺
参考例句:
  • The mosque is a activity site and culture center of Muslim religion.清真寺为穆斯林宗教活动场所和文化中心。
  • Some years ago the clock in the tower of the mosque got out of order.几年前,清真寺钟楼里的大钟失灵了。
5 consternation 8OfzB     
n.大为吃惊,惊骇
参考例句:
  • He was filled with consternation to hear that his friend was so ill.他听说朋友病得那么厉害,感到非常震惊。
  • Sam stared at him in consternation.萨姆惊恐不安地注视着他。
6 dome 7s2xC     
n.圆屋顶,拱顶
参考例句:
  • The dome was supported by white marble columns.圆顶由白色大理石柱支撑着。
  • They formed the dome with the tree's branches.他们用树枝搭成圆屋顶。
7 strife NrdyZ     
n.争吵,冲突,倾轧,竞争
参考例句:
  • We do not intend to be drawn into the internal strife.我们不想卷入内乱之中。
  • Money is a major cause of strife in many marriages.金钱是造成很多婚姻不和的一个主要原因。
8 ethnic jiAz3     
adj.人种的,种族的,异教徒的
参考例句:
  • This music would sound more ethnic if you played it in steel drums.如果你用钢鼓演奏,这首乐曲将更具民族特色。
  • The plan is likely only to aggravate ethnic frictions.这一方案很有可能只会加剧种族冲突。
9 shrine 0yfw7     
n.圣地,神龛,庙;v.将...置于神龛内,把...奉为神圣
参考例句:
  • The shrine was an object of pilgrimage.这处圣地是人们朝圣的目的地。
  • They bowed down before the shrine.他们在神龛前鞠躬示敬。
10 diplomats ccde388e31f0f3bd6f4704d76a1c3319     
n.外交官( diplomat的名词复数 );有手腕的人,善于交际的人
参考例句:
  • These events led to the expulsion of senior diplomats from the country. 这些事件导致一些高级外交官被驱逐出境。
  • The court has no jurisdiction over foreign diplomats living in this country. 法院对驻本国的外交官无裁判权。 来自《简明英汉词典》

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