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慢速英语:Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895: He Fought for Freedom and Equality for African-Americans

Source: VOA    2013-02-10   English BBS   Favorite  

短语讲解:

1. He was born a slave, but later became one of America’s greatest leaders.

be born 出生于…
例句:I just want the baby to be born today.why today?
我只是希望宝宝能在今天出生-为什么一定要今天?

2. He dreamed of one day learning to read and being free. 

dream of 梦见;梦想
例句:Hope is but the dream of those that wake.
希望是清醒者的梦想。

3. Slave owners bought and traded them as if they were animals or property.

as if 好像
例句:As if they were going to find him!
好像他们真能找到他似的!

4. In eighteen twenty-six, Frederick was sent to work for Hugh Auld, in Baltimore, Maryland.

work for 效劳;致力
例句:I am always ready to work for you.
我愿意随时为你效劳。

5. Slaves were denied education.  Mister Auld said if slaves could read they would rebel and run away.

run away 逃跑,走掉
例句:He overcame a strong temptation to run away.
他抵制了要逃跑的强烈诱惑。

6. He continued to tell about his cruel and oppressive life as a slave.

tell about 谈及;讲述
例句:What would he tell about now?
他现在会说些什么?


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