VOA慢速英语:Tim Ma: A Change of Heart

短语讲解：

1.In part because of their own experiences, Ma’s parents hoped he would study to become an engineer or doctor.

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.Ma grew up in the southern U.S. state of Arkansas.

grow up 长大; 向上生长; 成熟
例句：She grew up in Tokyo.
她在东京长大。

3.He set up the place with help from his wife, parents and friends.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排
例句：The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims
双方同意组建一个委员会来调查那些索赔要求。

4.Kyirisan’s success is due to the creative menu and food, Ma says.

due to 由于; 因为; 欠下债[账]
例句：The discovery is due to Newton.
该发现应归功于牛顿。