VOA慢速英语:Chief Joseph, 1840-1904: A Hero of Freedom for Native Americans, Part Two

2. But Joseph said, "It is better to live at peace than to begin awar and lie dead."

at peace 处于和平(或和睦)状态
例句：The area is now at peace.
这一地区现在很平静。

3. Although he and his young men had taken no part in thekillings, he knew that the white men would blame all of theIndians.

take part in  参加
例句：Are you going to take part in the first experiment?
你们会参与首次实验吗?

4. They knew the land. And they were calm in battle.

in battle 在战斗中
例句：They are invincible in battle.
他们打起仗来战无不胜。

5. Together, the Nez Perce forces then numbered more than two-hundred-fifty warriors.

more than 多于，不只
例句：I have more than enough
我已经吃得太多了。

6. And so they headed north, always keeping their horses in front of them.

in front of　在...的前面
例句：A crowd gathered in front of the building.
大楼前围了一大群人。

7. So they decided to send General William Tecumseh Sherman -- ahero of the Civil War -- to find out.

find out 找出;发现;查明
例句：The police found the murderer out.
警方搜寻到了杀人犯。

8. Fighting broke out.

break out 爆发;突然发生
例句：Armed conflict may break out at any moment.
武装冲突有一触即发之势。