VOA慢速英语:Remembering Nelson Mandela Around the World

短语讲解：

1. He died Thursday at the age of 95.
    
at the age of 在…岁时
例句：Children enter primary school at the age of 7. 
孩子们7岁进小学。 

2. He became infected with tuberculosis many years ago while in prison.

in prison 坐牢
例句：His sentence could top 150 years in prison.
最高量刑可判他入狱150年。

3. He praised Mandela for his actions and statements after he was released from prison.

release from 把…从…解脱出来
例句：His death was not a tragedy, but a release from pain and suffering.
他的死不是悲剧，而是从疼痛和痛苦中的一种解脱。

4. Archbishop Tutu said instead of “calling for his pound of flesh, he proclaimed the message of forgiveness and reconciliation.

instead of （用…）代替…
例句：Why do that instead of judging?
为什么不那样代替判断呢？

5. President Obama said flags at the White House and other government buildings will be lowered through Monday in honor of Nelson Mandela.

in honor of 为了向…表示敬意
例句：They gave a party in honor of John. 
他们举行宴会招待约翰。