VOA慢速英语:Musician Helped Define Rock n’ Roll in 1950s and 60s

短语讲解：

1. Their support helped break down racial barriers in the United States.

break down 失败; 划分（以便分析）; 损坏
例句：This innovation would help to break down the classes.
这种改革将有助于打破等级制度。

2. “I went to Grady’s house and I just sat down with a tape recorder and after researching his life (I) came up with a bunch of questions to ask him about different segments of his life.”

come up with 想出; 提出; 追赶上
例句：Slow down a bit and let me come up with you.
跑慢一点让我赶上吧。

3. Rod Evans says he is sorry he was not able to talk with Little Richard about the book.

be able to 能够
例句：He will be able to take up his normal routine shortly.
他不久就能处理日常事务。