VOA慢速英语:Immigrant Hopes To Renew Ancient Chinese Art

短语讲解：

1. So my teacher, she was willing to give me extra tutoring after class to train me in paper cutting.”

be willing to 乐于; 甘于
例句：That man will be willing to talk to you. 
那人乐意跟你聊聊。 

2. You can just turn it into beautiful, intricate art. I think it is like magic to me.

turn into （使）变成; 译成; 成为
例句：The war might turn into a miniature Stalingrad. 
这场战争也许会变成小规模的斯大林格勒战役。 

3. Maybe it will lead to another thriving of this art form back in China.

lead to 把…带到; 领到; （道路）通向; 导致;
例句：A little exaggeration can lead to serious consequences.
一丝一毫的夸大都可能导致严重的后果。

4. Some shoppers, like Ann Russ, took part in a workshop.

take part in 参加…，参与
例句：The community members who take part in the study circles.
参与这项研究会一部分工作的社区成员。

5. Ms. Russ was struck by the finely detailed nature of the work. She said it put her at ease.

at ease 安逸，自由自在
例句：It'll put you both at ease.
这能让你们双方都更自在。