VOA慢速英语:McClellan Approaches Richmond...And Waits

短语讲解：

1. McClellan said he would not move until he was sure his men were ready.

be sure 确信; 诚然
例句：Be sure and remember what I told you. 
千万要记住我对你说的话。 

2. They moved into the woods near Williamsburg.

move into 搬进…; 移入…; 搬家
例句：When you move into a new house you really have to start payling out money. 
当你迁入新居,你就得开始付钱了。 

3. He asked for more men and equipment.

ask for 请求…;  要求…
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary. 
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。 

4. The Confederate force was, in fact, much smaller than the Union force.

in fact 事实上
例句：In fact, that is the reason why I'm here to see you. 
事实上 这是我来见你的原因。 

5. After the first few hours of battle, the Confederates were close to victory.

close to 接近
例句：All feel close to the top because they are close to the top. 
由于他们能靠近上级，所以都感到和上级接近。 

6. Union soldiers were able to cross it.

be able to 能够
例句：We must be able to stay impartial at all times. 
我们必须经常保持公正的态度。