VOA慢速英语:International Students Learn Filmmaking in Hollywood

短语讲解：

1. Today on the show we learn about student filmmakers hoping to get into the movie business.

learn about 获得，学得
例句：Childrenseem to learn about computers by osmosis. 
儿童似乎不知不觉地就了解了计算机. 

2. Many filmmakers go there in hopes of getting into the movie business.

in hopes of 希望着
例句：We are sending out samples in hopes of gaining comments. 
我们正在寄送样品,征求批评意见。 

3. But she says the work is also preparing for a career.

prepare for （使）为…作准备; （使）对…有思想准备
例句：It is only prudent to prepare for the consequences.
为由此带来的后果做准备是谨慎之举。

4. But for me, I like sweet and touching stories.

but for 要不是
例句：But for music, life would be dull. 
要不是音乐，人生会很无聊。