英语访谈节目:坚持不懈的蓝调音乐家

1.in times of 在..时期

In times of war, governments often sweep human rights aside
战争时期，政府经常对人权置之不顾。

2.nursing home 养老院

She began to rack her brains to remember what had happened at the nursing home.
她开始绞尽脑汁地回忆在疗养院发生的事。

3.diagnosed with 诊断

Susan had a mental breakdown and was diagnosed with schizophrenia
苏珊精神崩溃，被诊断为得了精神分裂症。

4.brighten up 照亮

It could do with a lick of paint to brighten up its premises.
可用少量油彩使四下显得更亮堂。

5.scheduled to 定于

He was scheduled to appear on the Russell Harty Show, but bottled it at the last minute.
他原定参加拉塞尔·哈蒂主持的节目，但在最后时刻打了退堂鼓。