“911”事件后美国对阿拉伯语翻译的需求增加

In a groundswell since the terrorist attacks, students are signing up to study Arabic and other Middle Eastern languages, but some government trainers fear there won”t be enough to satisfy immediate national needs. Demand for such languages is coming from government agencies including the FBI and the intelligence services; even those organizing the new cabinet office for homeland security have said Arabic speakers will be sought. Some teachers and students foresee more commercial need too, as defense contractors supply newfound allies and U.S. airports heighten security. (Source: Associated Press)