VOA慢速英语:An Internet router made specially for Africa

1. Mr. Hersman says Brck will go into production as soon as the company raises $125,000.

as soon as 一…就…；一经
例句：Be ready to write as soon as the professor starts talking.
教授一旦发话，就做好准备记录。

2. Ushahidi official Erik Hersman says the router is able to move among Internet networks.

be able to 能，会；能够；克
例句：We hope you'll be able to attend.
我们希望你能够前来参加。

3. The company plans to make up to 1,500 devices at first, mainly for Africa and India.

make up 组成；补足
例句：We should make up for the lost time.
我们应该弥补失去的时间。

4. Mama sends up to three messages a week.

send up 发射； 使向上升
例句：Next year we'll send up a man-made satellite.
明年我们将发射一颗人造卫星。

5. For example, one such message is about caring for a new-born baby's umbilical cord.

for example 比如
例句：For example, board games and games consoles understood?
比如说下棋、打游戏机之类的懂了吧？