1·But Basra still has a long way to go.
但是巴士拉仍然有很长的路要走。
2·Create the conditions for the Iraqis to resume control of Basra airport so that it can return to full civilian use.
创造条件让伊拉克人能够获得巴士拉机场的控制权，并让它能够归于全体民众使用。
3·A smart hotel with a conference centre has just opened in Basra. An entrepreneur says he is planning another on a huge boat in the river.
在巴士拉，一家附带会务中心的整洁旅馆刚刚开业，一个承包商说，他正在计划在一艘河里的大船上开另一家店面。
4·A reporter then asked him if the United Kingdom might draw down its military contingent in the Basra area of southern Iraq, to balance out the increased Afghan deployment.
一位记者随后问他英国是否会减少其在伊拉克南部巴士拉地区的军事武装力量用以平衡对阿富汗的增兵行动。
5·"Iraqi security forces are waging a tough battle against militia fighters and criminals in Basra, many of whom have received arms and training and funding from Iran," the President said.
他说：“伊拉克安全部队对在巴士拉的民兵武装和罪犯发动了艰苦的战役，许多敌人在伊朗得到武器、训练和资金。”