2006年VOA标准英语-Bush Warns Iran About Nuclear Weapons Developme

By Scott Stearns
White House
27 October 2006

U.S. President George Bush says it is unacceptable for Iran to have nuclear weapons. Iran is reportedly doubling its nuclear program, despite previous warnings from Washington as well as the threat of United Nations sanctions.

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Iran's semi-official student news agency says nuclear engineers are now operating a second series of uranium centrifuges that have already produced results. 

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Asked about the reported expansion of Iran's nuclear program, President Bush said the United States must double its efforts to work with the international community to persuade Tehran that there is only further isolation² from the world if it continues its nuclear program.

"But whether they've doubled it or not, the idea of Iran having a nuclear weapon is unacceptable," said Mr. Bush.  "It is unacceptable to the United States and it is unacceptable to the nations we are working with at the United Nations to send a common message."

Britain, France and Germany have proposed a draft U.N. Security Council resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program and its refusal to stop enriching uranium.

President Bush says Iran is secretly developing a nuclear weapons program. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is pursuing a peaceful nuclear program meant to generate electricity.

1 hoop   

n.（篮球）篮圈，篮

参考例句：

• The child was rolling a hoop.那个孩子在滚铁环。
• The wooden tub is fitted with the iron hoop.木盆都用铁箍箍紧。

2 isolation   

n.隔离，孤立，分解，分离

参考例句：

• The millionaire lived in complete isolation from the outside world.这位富翁过着与世隔绝的生活。
• He retired and lived in relative isolation.他退休后，生活比较孤寂。