VOA常速英语2016--海地的预选结果

Next, an editorial reflecting the views of the United States government.

接下来,是一篇反映美国政府观点的社论。

The United States welcomes the holding of elections on November 20 as an important step towards returning Haiti to full constitutional rule and addressing the serious challenges the country faces. This election enabled the Haitian people the opportunity to vote for a president as well as parliamentary representatives.A mere¹ seven weeks following widespread destruction to Haiti’s southwest peninsula caused by Hurricane Matthew,Haiti’s government and electoral authorities were resolute² in ensuring that all citizens had the opportunity to vote for their future.

美国欢迎11月20日海地举办的选举，并将其看作是海地恢复完全宪法治国并解决其面临的严峻挑战的重要一步。这次选举使海地人民有机会通过投票选出总统和议会代表。海地西南半岛因飓风马修历经浩劫仅仅7周后，海地政府和选举当局坚决确保所有公民有机会为他们的未来投票。

U.S. State Department Spokesperson John Kirby said,“We commend Haitians for exercising their right to vote in a peaceful manner, and in some areas, amidst difficult circumstances.The United States welcomes the continued determination of the Provisional Electoral Council, the Haitian National Police, and the Government of Haiti towards the realization³ of free, fair, credible⁴, and peaceful elections.”

美国国务院发言人约翰·柯比说：“我们赞扬海地人民以一种和平方式行使他们的投票权，并且某些地区仍然处在艰难的环境中。美国欢迎临时选举委员会、海地国家警察和海地政府有持久的决心来实现自由、公平、可信与和平的选举。”

“Successful elections are essential to the prosperity, governance, and future of Haiti,” said U.S. Special Coordinator⁵ for Haiti and Deputy Assistant Secretary Kenneth Merten. “In order to address key issues facing Haiti, such as recovery from Hurricane Matthew, electoral and judicial⁶ reform, anti-corruption measures, and the need to spur economic growth,Haiti must have political stability and a legitimate⁷ government with a five-year mandate⁸.”

“成功的选举对海地的繁荣、治理和未来起着关键作用，”美国驻海地特别协调员和副助理国务卿肯尼斯·莫顿说。“为了解决海地面临的关键问题，诸如从飓风马修中恢复，选举和司法改革，反腐败措施，和人们对刺激经济增长的需求，海地必须实现政治稳定并拥有一个任期5年的合法政府。”

The United States takes note of the Provisional Electoral Council’s November 28 announcement of the preliminary presidential results. As we await for final results,we urge everyone in Haiti to foster an atmosphere of calm during the appeals process to ensure that Haiti remains⁹ on track toward democratic renewal¹⁰ of its state institutions and the seating of a president elected by the Haitian people. The legitimacy¹¹ of Haiti’s rightful place among democracies in the hemisphere depends on its return to constitutional authority consistent with the principles enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

美国获悉了临时选举委员会在11月28日公布的总统预选结果。当我们等待最终结果时，我们敦促海地人民在申诉过程中保持平静氛围，来确保海地仍然在民主革新其国家机构并由海地人民选举总统席位的轨道上。海地在南半球民主国家中应有地位的合法性依赖于其恢复宪法权威，该权威与美洲国家民主宪章中规定的原则相符。

1 mere   

adj.纯粹的；仅仅，只不过

参考例句：

• That is a mere repetition of what you said before.那不过是重复了你以前讲的话。
• It's a mere waste of time waiting any longer.再等下去纯粹是浪费时间。

2 resolute   

adj.坚决的，果敢的

参考例句：

• He was resolute in carrying out his plan.他坚决地实行他的计划。
• The Egyptians offered resolute resistance to the aggressors.埃及人对侵略者作出坚决的反抗。

3 realization   

n.实现；认识到，深刻了解

参考例句：

• We shall gladly lend every effort in our power toward its realization.我们将乐意为它的实现而竭尽全力。
• He came to the realization that he would never make a good teacher.他逐渐认识到自己永远不会成为好老师。

4 credible   

adj.可信任的，可靠的

参考例句：

• The news report is hardly credible.这则新闻报道令人难以置信。
• Is there a credible alternative to the nuclear deterrent?是否有可以取代核威慑力量的可靠办法？

5 coordinator   

n.协调人

参考例句：

• The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, headed by the Emergency Relief Coordinator, coordinates all UN emergency relief. 联合国人道主义事务协调厅在紧急救济协调员领导下，负责协调联合国的所有紧急救济工作。
• How am I supposed to find the client-relations coordinator? 我怎么才能找到客户关系协调员的办公室？

6 judicial   

adj.司法的，法庭的，审判的，明断的，公正的

参考例句：

• He is a man with a judicial mind.他是个公正的人。
• Tom takes judicial proceedings against his father.汤姆对他的父亲正式提出诉讼。

7 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。

8 mandate   

n.托管地；命令，指示

参考例句：

• The President had a clear mandate to end the war.总统得到明确的授权结束那场战争。
• The General Election gave him no such mandate.大选并未授予他这种权力。

9 remains   

n.剩余物，残留物；遗体，遗迹

参考例句：

• He ate the remains of food hungrily.他狼吞虎咽地吃剩余的食物。
• The remains of the meal were fed to the dog.残羹剩饭喂狗了。

10 renewal   

adj.(契约)延期，续订，更新，复活，重来

参考例句：

• Her contract is coming up for renewal in the autumn.她的合同秋天就应该续签了。
• Easter eggs symbolize the renewal of life.复活蛋象征新生。

11 legitimacy   

n.合法，正当

参考例句：

• The newspaper was directly challenging the government's legitimacy.报纸直接质疑政府的合法性。
• Managing from the top down,we operate with full legitimacy.我们进行由上而下的管理有充分的合法性。