VOA慢速英语:Small Farm Is a Hit in the Big City

短语讲解：

1. Farming requires a lot of money for seeds and equipment at the beginning of the growing season.

a lot of 很多
例句：He is a man with a lot of experience under his belt.
他是个阅历很深的人。

2. And farmers do not know how much money they will get for their crops at the end of the season.

at the end of 在…结尾，在…末端
例句：At the end of the concert, the audience stood and clapped.
音乐会结束时，观众起立鼓掌。

3. Customers pay $525 in advance for 22 weeks of fresh fruits and vegetables – all picked at their peak.

in advance 提前; 先期; 在前头
例句：I have to tell him in advance.
我得事先告诉他。

4. We have kind of crazy hours, and we look forward to this every week.

look forward to 期望，盼望
例句：I look forward to paying you a visit next week.
我期待着下星期去拜访你。

5. Workers gather to pick up their fruits and vegetables and share recipes.

pick up 捡起
例句：He knelt down to pick up his hat.
他跪下拾帽子。