VOA慢速英语:John Brown Raids Harpers Ferry

1. As soon as Brown spoke, the Marines attacked.

as soon as 一…就…; 一经;
例句：As soon as the sun comes out, the mist will pass away. 
太阳一出来,雾就会消失。 

2. Many southerners said the North was responsible for the raid.

be responsible for 为…负责，形成…的原因; 主管
例句：Our responsibility is will be responsible for to the people. 
我们的责任是要向人民负责。 

3. They declared they would fight to protect their homes from another attack by men like Brown.

protect from 保护， 保卫
例句：Woollen clothes protect you from cold. 
羊毛衣服可以御寒。 

4. But their happiness at Brown's punishment was mixed with anger at those who honored him.

mix with （使）与…混[结]合; 与（某人）交往
例句：I love to mix with people chaste in mind. 
我喜欢与思想纯洁的人来往。