It also would weaken U. S. credibility in the Arab world, and U. S. officials say they fear it would open the way for the Soviet Union and its Arab allies such as Syria to extend their influence through the region.

• 那还将削弱阿拉伯世界对美国的信赖。 据美国官员说，他们担心这样作会为苏联及其阿拉伯盟友(如叙利亚)在这整个地区扩大影响铺平道路。