VOA慢速英语:New Orleans, Havre de Grace: American Places That Hold Special Memories

短语讲解：

1. This week, we hear about a few special places.

hear about 听说
例句：Did you hear about elizabeth?
你过伊丽莎白吗？

2. They are important to Americans who look to the past, but also are thinking of the future.

think of 考虑
例句：She trembled to think of it.
她一想起它就发抖。

3. But first we tell about New Orleans and its streetcars.

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

4. Because at one time, you know, they didn’t have, you know, people of color driving the street car, you know.

at one time 一度， 从前
例句：At one time we lost all patience with him.
我们一度对他失去耐心。

5. So everything is on a rush. Get in the car, and hurry up and get to A to B.

hurry up （使）赶紧；快
例句：Ring them up and tell them to hurry up.
给他们打个电话，让他们快一点。

6. Historic homes can interest people seeking to connect with the former occupants.

connect with 转乘；使有关系
例句：No, I am sure I have to connect with them first.
不，我肯定我必须首先连接到他们。

7. The house could close to the public in twenty-twelve because of financial problems.

close to 靠近
例句：The ship kept close to the coast.
那条船靠近海岸航行。