【英音模仿秀】伊拉克的新“淘金热潮”

模仿文本： 

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 persistent¹ security problems have been a huge disincentive forforeign businesses that might otherwise be tempted². Nearly 8,000 people havebeen killed in sectarian violence inIraqso far this year, butnonetheless, some British companies are taking the plunge³.

 

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。

 

1 persistent   

adj.坚持不懈的，执意的；持续的

参考例句：

• Albert had a persistent headache that lasted for three days.艾伯特连续头痛了三天。
• She felt embarrassed by his persistent attentions.他不时地向她大献殷勤，使她很难为情。

2 tempted   

v.怂恿（某人）干不正当的事；冒…的险（tempt的过去分词）

参考例句：

• I was sorely tempted to complain, but I didn't. 我极想发牢骚，但还是没开口。
• I was tempted by the dessert menu. 甜食菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。

3 plunge   

v.跳入，(使)投入，(使)陷入；猛冲

参考例句：

• Test pool's water temperature before you plunge in.在你跳入之前你应该测试水温。
• That would plunge them in the broil of the two countries.那将会使他们陷入这两国的争斗之中。