VOA慢速英语:Life in Death Valley National Park

短语讲解：

1. The area was deep under an ocean for many thousands of years.

thousands of 数千的
例句：A computer consists of thousands of components.
电脑由成千上万个部件组成。

2. In fact, scientists believe it is the driest place in the United States.

in fact 事实上; 实际上，其实
例句：You have to admit that you are, in fact, in difficulties.
你不得不承认，你事实上是陷入了困境。

3. Slowly, they began to suffer from a lack of food.

suffer from 患（某种病），受（某种病痛）折磨
例句：I often suffer from unaccountable headaches.
我常莫名其妙地头疼。

4. There is a hotel, as well as places to camp.

as well as 也，又
例句：Let' s share in our troubles as well as in our joys.
让我们同甘共苦吧。