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There is surelymoney to be made inIraq.Its proven oil reserves are the third largest in theMiddle East. But since the fall of Saddam Hussein ten years ago, thesevere and persistent security problems have been a huge disincentive forforeign businesses that might otherwise be tempted. Nearly 8,000 people havebeen killed in sectarian violence inIraqso far this year, butnonetheless, some British companies are taking the plunge.

 

译文：伊拉克无疑是存在捞金机会的。它拥有中东地区第三大石油储备。但在10年前萨达姆·侯赛因下台后，持续严峻的安全问题使有心投资的外国企业望而却步。今年以来，已经有大约8000人在伊拉克的宗派暴力冲突中死亡。尽管如此，一些英国公司还是想试一试。