VOA慢速英语:Building Begins On Long Awaited African American Museum in Washington

specialize in专攻, 精通, 以…为专业
例句：The cinema specializes in Italian films.
这家电影院专门放映意大利电影。

2. Now crews will begin work on the project on the National Mall in Washington.

work on致力于…
例句：He has been working on a new novel for over a year now.
近一年多来, 他一直在写一部新小说。

3. She has shown special interest in people with unusual interests or who take part in exciting activities.

take part in参加…, 参与…活动
例句：John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。

4. An American soldier named Lee Duncan rescued the German Shepherd from a World War One battlefield in France.

rescue from从……中解救
例句：The government has rescued the firm from bankruptcy by giving them a grant.
政府通过给企业拨款使他们免遭倒闭。

5. He went on to star in more than twenty films, earning more than his human co-stars.

go on继续下去
例句：If he goes on like this he'll lose his job.
如果他继续这样下去,他会丢掉差事的。

6. Rin Tin Tin was also used in support of the military’s campaign for dog forces during World War Two.

in support of支持
例句：The judge quoted various cases in support of his opinion.
那位法官引证不同的案例以支持他的意见。

7. These animals, known as the K-Nine Corps, carried messages, helped guard bases and search for landmines.

search for搜索, 搜寻
例句：They searched all the drawers for the missing paper.
他们翻了所有的抽屉找寻那份遗失的文件。

8. Others are involved in public service, like search and rescue, and working with the disabled.

involve in使参与〔陷入, 牵扯到〕
例句：The vast masses there have become involved in the health campaign.
那里的广大群众都参加了卫生运动。

9. It will take place in New York City on March seventeenth – Saint Patrick’s Day.

take place发生; 举行
例句：The evening party will take place on New Year's Eve.
晚会将在除夕那天举行。

10. We will talk to another relationship expert soon for advice on how to communicate better, solve disputes and deal with some other issues.

deal with应付, 处理; 对待
例句：There are many difficulties to be dealt with when starting a new business.
开展一项新业务时, 有许多困难需要解决。