Crude oil hits 17-month high despite Obama oks offshore drill.

奥巴马许可美国近海钻油无力阻挡原油创下17个月新高。

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The British oil company will have to pay roughly $20 billion as compensation for the oil spill at its offshore drill in the Gulf of Mexico.

英国石油公司将必须支付大约200亿美元以清偿其在墨西哥海湾沿岸造成的石油喷井。

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When you drill offshore, you always have leakage.

当你在海上钻井，总会有泄漏发生。

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We know that we could drill offshore around the southern coast of the United States and get oil.

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The Republicans argue that allowing oil firms more leeway to drill offshore will help to bring the price of petrol down.

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Florida Gov. Charlie Crist had expressed opposition to exploring coastal waters, but he said this week he supports McCain's plan to lift the moratorium and would not rule out letting his state choose to drill offshore.

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