1.At least 6,000 Iraqi soldiers were killed through June and double that number have deserted, say medical and diplomatic sources. double that number这个指的是6000的2倍(擅离职守)?
2.Asked about whether U.S. military advisers in Iraq might head to Anbar, the first official acknowledged discussions were underway broadly about efforts to enable the Iraqis "as far forward as we can" but did not disclose details. The official said talks were also underway with coalition partners about where their advisers might be placed.
about efforts to enable the Iraqis "as far forward as we can" 这句话是什么意思?
3.Still, the official cautioned Abadi's government must still prove itself and added that the U.S. military would not "squander our credibility" by vouching for it now. Instead, it is limiting itself brokering talks between the government and tribes.这段话是什么意思?
4.Until the Abadi government can get on its feet and kind of deliver some small successes, I don't think, I don't think we're in a position to make any promises on behalf of that government," the official said.这句话是什么意思?