VOA慢速英语:Prisoners in California Help Fight Wildfires

短语讲解：

1. But first we go to California to learn about a program that helps prisoners and the public at large.

learn about 获得，学得
例句：They can also learn about the history of tractors.
他们还能了解到拖拉机的历史。

2. Prisoners in California also take part in firefighting efforts. Mario Ritter tells us how and why.

take part in 参加…
例句：I refuse to take part in such a masquerade.
我拒绝参与这种骗人的把戏。

3. Prisoners in California have been working as firefighters for more than 60 years.

more than 多于
例句：She was no more than 16.
她是不超过16个。

4. Steve Ember tells us about one New York City program that tries to clear up questions about citizenship.

clear up　（天空）放晴
例句：Will it clear up tomorrow?
明天天气会放晴吗？

5. We’ve got to make sure that immigrants that are here get a chance to participate and build our country.

make sure 把事情弄清楚
例句：I knew I had to make sure I was healthy.
我知道我得确定自己是健康的。