VOA标准英语2012--Clinton, Ouattara Discuss Ivorian Reconciliation

Clinton, Ouattara Discuss Ivorian Reconciliation¹

Secretary Clinton and President Ouattara met at Abidjan's presidential palace for talks meant to underscore the Obama administration's commitment to democratic governance in Ivory Coast. The first visit to Ivory Coast by a U.S. secretary of state in more than 25 years comes as Ouattara works to bring the country together following violence last year that toppled former President Laurent Gbabgo when he refused to recognize Ouattara's election. With Gbagbo facing charges at the International Criminal Court, Ouattara says he is committed to bringing to justice everyone responsible for electoral violence, even if they fought for him.
"I would like to reaffirm our will to ensure justice will be equitable² and that all those who have committed crimes will be treated equally, without discrimination,'' said Ouattara.
Clinton said that is the only way to bring about reconciliation in Ivory Coast.
"We think that all Ivorians need to see that rule of law is working and that there is impartial³ justice,'' said Clinton.
Ivorians say they hope Clinton's visit will help boost investment by U.S. firms, including the agricultural giants Archer⁴ Daniels Midland and Cargill.
"We know that the Americans supported President Ouattara during the crisis Ivory Coast has gone through, so it's normal that after this crisis the American secretary of state comes to our country to see how life is going on and if President Ouattara is following the democratic path," said student Sekou Toure, in French.
Clinton's visit is expected to send another signal that Ivory Coast is back in business.
"This will bring a lot to Ivory Coast because at least it will encourage investors⁵. Anyway, people who were still worried, this will encourage them to come to Ivory Coast to invest massively," said driver Karim Tarpiliga.
President Ouattara's political party won big majorities in last month's parliamentary elections, increasing optimism about new investment.
"All we can expect from this visit is that the Americans come here with new contracts for Ivory Coast. That Americans come to say to Ivory Coast that they will invest in several sectors⁷: mining, oil, agriculture," said Toure. "Anyway, everything is being reviewed at the moment. You know that the post-electoral crisis affected⁸ all the sectors, particularly the private sector⁶."
Secretary Clinton began this trip in Liberia, where she attended President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's inauguration⁹, praising the Nobel Peace Prize winner's moves to reach out to her political opponents.
Clinton wrapped up her time in West Africa with visits to Togo and Cape¹⁰ Verde - countries the Obama administration says are practicing good governance, and with whom the United States would like to develop even stronger ties.

1 reconciliation   

n.和解，和谐，一致

参考例句：

• He was taken up with the reconciliation of husband and wife.他忙于做夫妻间的调解工作。
• Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。

2 equitable   

adj.公平的；公正的

参考例句：

• This is an equitable solution to the dispute. 这是对该项争议的公正解决。
• Paying a person what he has earned is equitable. 酬其应得,乃公平之事。

3 impartial   

adj.(in,to)公正的，无偏见的

参考例句：

• He gave an impartial view of the state of affairs in Ireland.他对爱尔兰的事态发表了公正的看法。
• Careers officers offer impartial advice to all pupils.就业指导员向所有学生提供公正无私的建议。

4 archer   

n.射手，弓箭手

参考例句：

• The archer strung his bow and aimed an arrow at the target.弓箭手拉紧弓弦将箭瞄准靶子。
• The archer's shot was a perfect bull's-eye.射手的那一箭正中靶心。

5 investors   

n.投资者，出资者( investor的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• a con man who bilked investors out of millions of dollars 诈取投资者几百万元的骗子
• a cash bonanza for investors 投资者的赚钱机会

6 sector   

n.部门，部分；防御地段，防区；扇形

参考例句：

• The export sector will aid the economic recovery. 出口产业将促进经济复苏。
• The enemy have attacked the British sector.敌人已进攻英国防区。

7 sectors   

n.部门( sector的名词复数 )；领域；防御地区；扇形

参考例句：

• Berlin was divided into four sectors after the war. 战后柏林分成了4 个区。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Industry and agriculture are the two important sectors of the national economy. 工业和农业是国民经济的两个重要部门。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

8 affected   

adj.不自然的，假装的

参考例句：

• She showed an affected interest in our subject.她假装对我们的课题感到兴趣。
• His manners are affected.他的态度不自然。

9 inauguration   

n.开幕、就职典礼

参考例句：

• The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
• Three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。

10 cape   

n.海角，岬；披肩，短披风

参考例句：

• I long for a trip to the Cape of Good Hope.我渴望到好望角去旅行。
• She was wearing a cape over her dress.她在外套上披着一件披肩。