VOA慢速英语:Melody Bales: 'The Lady From Haiti'

短语讲解：

1. Bales took an interest in the Caribbean early in life, partly because of its art.

because of 因为，由于
例句：It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错。

2. Bales says she wishes that Americans knew more about the Caribbean island’s rich culture as well.

as well 也， 还有
例句：I'll come with you if you like. I might as well.
如果你想的话，我会和你在一起来。我无所谓。

3. The poetry, the literature, they come from a rich background…

come from 源自; 来自某处; 出生于
例句：He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。

4. And, then came the chance of a lifetime: a Haitian baby girl in need of a mother.

in need of 需要
例句：There was damp everywhere and the entire building was in need of rewiring.
到处都受了潮，整栋楼需要重新布线。

5. Soon, Bales was connected with a pregnant woman who could not afford to care for the coming baby.

care for 照料; 喜欢; 愿意
例句：They hired a nurse to care for her.
他们雇了个护士来照顾她。

6. Bales says she wanted her daughter to grow up surrounded by the Haitian native culture, with its beautiful colors, creativity and spirit.

grow up 长大; 向上生长; 成熟
例句：A little trade began to grow up.
小生意开始兴隆起来。