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

1. Today, we tell the story of how a British attack on Fort McHenry in the port of Baltimore led to "The Star-Spangled Banner," America's national anthem.

lead to 导致
例句：That can lead to serious consequences.
这会导致严重的后果。

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

prepare for （使）为…作准备；（使）对…有思想准备
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。

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

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

4. Cockburn agreed to free the doctor after he read the reports that his wounded men were receiving good medical care.

agree to 同意
例句：He could agree to cut nuclear arms with russia.
他可能同意和俄罗斯一起削减核武器。

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。