VOA慢速英语:Children’s Story: “Paul Bunyan”

短语讲解：

1. Today we tell a traditional American story called a “tall tale.”

tall tale荒诞不经的故事，夸张的故事
例句：The essence of the tall tale was that it was told. 
重要的是，这样的离奇故事到处都在讲。

2. Long ago, the people who settled in undeveloped areas in America first told tall tales. 

settle in (使)开始在…居住
例句：We are settled in our new home.
我们住进了新房。

3. He was known for his strength, speed and skill.

be known for因…而众所周知，因…而出名
例句：Her mother is known for her cooking.
她母亲以其烹饪闻名。

4. Paul was so large at birth that five large birds had to carry him to his parents.

so … that 如此…以致于…
例句：He runs so fast that nobody can catch up with him.
他跑得非常快，没人能追上他。

5. His parents needed tens cows to supply milk for his meals. 

supply for 为…提供
例句：The school supplies books for the children.
学校为儿童提供书本。

6. Once, Paul rolled over so much in his sleep that he caused an earthquake.

roll over从(边上)滚下; (使)翻滚, (使)打滚
例句：He rolled over in bed.
他在床上翻身。

7. He could turn off a light and then jump into his bed before the room got dark.

turn off 关掉
例句：He turned off the water.
他关上了水龙头。

8. Paul put on his snowshoes and went out to see the unusual sight. 

put on上演, 演出; 展览
例句：We are going to put on an exhibition of cultural relics next Tuesday.
我们下周二要举办一个文物展览。

9. For example, Paul had trouble removing trees along a road that was not straight.

have trouble在…有困难
例句：I have trouble walking.
我走路有困难。

10. But sometimes Babe liked to play tricks.

play tricks 玩把戏
例句：April lst is a day on which, in some countries, people try to play tricks on others.在有些国家，人们在4月1日这天想方设法开别人的玩笑。

11. Some people say they were responsible for creating Puget Sound in the western state of Washington.

be responsible for为…负责,形成…的原因
例句：Everyone should be responsible for his work
每个人都应对自己的工作负责。