VOA慢速英语:'The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky' by Stephen Crane: Part One

短语讲解：

1. He pointed out to her the beauty of the car they were riding in.

point out 指明;指出，把注意力引向…
例句：We all too easily point out our mothers 'failings.
我们都太过轻易地指出母亲的缺点。

2. In the minds of some, there was supposed to be something hugely funny in the pair’s situation.

be supposed to 应该，被期望
例句：As an impartial observer my analysis is supposed to be objective
作为中立的观察员，我的分析应该客观。

3. It’s 17 minutes past 12,” she said, looking up at him with a happy expression which, nevertheless, showed a lack of experience in conversing with men.

a lack of 缺乏，缺少
例句：There is a lack of confidence in the government's ability to manage the economy
人民对该政府管理经济的能力缺乏信心。

4. They looked at each other with eyes softly glowing.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：They support each other in their work.
他们在工作中互相支持。