VOA慢速英语:Frederick Douglass, 1818-1895: He Fought for Freedom and Equality for African-Americans

短语讲解：

1. He was born a slave, but later became one of America’s greatest leaders.

be born 出生于…
例句：I just want the baby to be born today.why today?
我只是希望宝宝能在今天出生-为什么一定要今天?

2. He dreamed of one day learning to read and being free. 

dream of 梦见；梦想
例句：Hope is but the dream of those that wake.
希望是清醒者的梦想。

3. Slave owners bought and traded them as if they were animals or property.

as if 好像
例句：As if they were going to find him!
好像他们真能找到他似的！

4. In eighteen twenty-six, Frederick was sent to work for Hugh Auld, in Baltimore, Maryland.

work for 效劳；致力
例句：I am always ready to work for you.
我愿意随时为你效劳。

5. Slaves were denied education.  Mister Auld said if slaves could read they would rebel and run away.

run away 逃跑，走掉
例句：He overcame a strong temptation to run away.
他抵制了要逃跑的强烈诱惑。

6. He continued to tell about his cruel and oppressive life as a slave.

tell about 谈及；讲述
例句：What would he tell about now?
他现在会说些什么？