VOA慢速英语:A National Anthem Is Born During War of 1812 - The Making of a Nation No.38

短语讲解：

1. But the people of Baltimore expected the attack, and began to prepare for it.

prepare for （使）为…作准备
例句：Now is the time to prepare for the worst.
现在就应该为最坏的状况做准备。

2. When they returned to the march, Ross and Cockburn moved far in front of the British forces.

in front of 在…前面；当着…的面；面前
例句：He's standing right in front of you.
他正站一直在你的前面。

3. The strength of their guns let the ships fire from so far away that the American guns could not hit them.

far away 遥远；迢迢
例句：He is far away, but he has made the bend.
他离她依然遥远，但已绕河湾跋涉而过。

4. By the time of these battles, the United States and Britain had already agreed to discuss peace.

agree to 同意
例句：Did we agree to one?
我有答应过么？

5. They believed their forces would be able to capture parts of the United States.

be able to 能，会
例句：Maybe he will be able to talk with them longer.
那个时候或许他们能聊的久一点。