VOA慢速英语:Ten Years after Katrina, New Orleans Is a Different City

短语讲解：

1. "Because of you - the people of New Orleans - working together, this city is moving in the right direction."

because of 因为
例句：He is feeling wretched today because of the rain.
因为下雨，他今天情绪很不好。

2. “Ten years later, we are proud to show off what we think is one of the greatest renaissances of any city in history, anywhere.”

show off 使突出; 炫耀，卖弄
例句：Sue wanted to show off her new dress.
苏要炫耀一下她的新连衣裙。

3. Mr. Frugate says building codes have been upgraded, and adds that he believes the city will be able to resist another major storm.

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。