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 　　WASHINGTON, May 14 (Xinhua) -- The White House on Wednesday offered its condolences over a deadly coal mine explosion in Turkey, saying the United States was ready to help.

　　Spokesman1 Jay Carney offered his "heartfelt condolences" to the families of the 238 dead and "best wishes" for a safe exit of 120 others still trapped underground.
　　He told reporters at a daily press briefing that the U.S. was " ready to assist the Turkish government if necessary," calling Ankara a "close and longstanding friend and ally2."
　　The tragedy befell on Tuesday following an explosion 150 meters underground in the privately-owned mine in Turkey's western province of Manisa. Energy Minister Taner Yildiz said most of the victims died of carbon monoxide poisoning following the explosion and ensuing3 fire.
　　Rescue operations were still underway on Wednesday, while the Turkish government declared a three-day national mourning.（本文由在线英语听力室整理编辑）

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1 spokesman hvrwH     
n.发言人，代言人
参考例句：
  • The government spokesman gave a quick briefing to the reporters.政府发言人向记者们作了情况简介。
  • They drew lots to decide who should be their spokesman.他们抽签决定谁是他们的发言人。
2 ally yLryo     
n.同盟者，同盟国；vt.使结盟，与...有关联
参考例句：
  • In that war England was not an ally,she was neutral.在那场战争中，英国不同任何一国结盟，保持中立。
  • She felt she needed an ally so badly.她感到她极需一个支持者。
3 ensuing 1tuzla     
a.继而发生的
参考例句：
  • In the ensuing confusion another eight persons were hurt. 在随后的骚动中，又有八人受伤。
  • I lost my bag in the ensuing chaos. 我在随后的混乱中丟了包。

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