VOA慢速英语:Southern Friendliness Meets History in Charleston, South Carolina

短语讲解：

1. At least three Indian tribes were living in the area that became Charleston when Spanish explorers arrived in 1521.

at least 至少
例句：Read at least 30 books.
至少读30本书。

2. Many people came to live in Charleston because it produced indigo and had a good port.

live in 住在学习[工作]的地方
例句：I live in the south carolina.
我住在卡罗来纳州南部。

3. The third time, the British captured the city and held it for more than a year.

more than 不只是; 很; 超过; 在…次以上
例句：More than 1000 turned up.
最后共有1000多人出席。

4. Charleston suffered a lot of damage during the Civil War.

a lot of 许多的; 诸多
例句：He knew a lot of facts!
他知道了许多真实的事！

5. It has been used as the setting for a number of movies and television programs about the American South and the Civil War.

a number of 许多的; 一些
例句：This suggests a number of things.
这说明了几件事。

6. Park workers meet each boat and explain about the battles that took place.

take place 发生，举行
例句：Elections take place every four years.
选举四年举行一次。