VOA慢速英语:Words and Their Stories: State Nicknames, Part 1

1. Arizona is the Grand Canyon State because of the famous winding canyon carved by the Colorado River

because of 因为
例句：She left because of hatred.
她离开了因为怨恨。

2. You would think Colorado would be known as the Rocky Mountain State. But its nickname is the Centennial State.

be known as 被认为是；号称；叫做
例句：This design came to be known as the oriental style.
这种设计后来被称为东方风格。

3. Connecticut Yankees, as people in this northeast state are called, are known to be smart in business.

in business 做买卖
例句：He is honest in business.
他做生意很实在。

4. The southern state of Florida likes to tell about its sunny days and fine beaches.

tell about 讲述
例句：This store tell about confidence.
这个故事讲述的是关于信任的问题。