VOA慢速英语:'The Blue Hotel,' by Stephen Crane, Part One

短语讲解：

1. When a traveler came from the railroad station, he was obliged to pass the Palace Hotel before he came to the group of low houses which was Fort Romper.

be obliged to 必须; 不得不; 只得
例句：The government might be obliged to put its money where its mouth is to prove its commitment.
政府也许会被迫付出行动，以兑现承诺。

2. It caused his two red ears to stand out stiffly, as if they were made of tin.

stand out 突出; 坚持; 超群; 向前跨步
例句：Red plums stand out against the white snow.
红梅衬着白雪十分醒目。

3. He was giving out great favors.

give out 分发; 公布; 停止运行
例句：There were people at the entrance giving out leaflets.
有人在入口处散发传单。

4. Finally, seated, he looked from face to face and laughed sharply.

face to face 面对面; 相对
例句：I met him face to face.
我和他正面相遇。

5. “I ought to beat you for this, my boy.”

ought to 理应; 应当，应该
例句：I think I ought to get back to work.
我想我该回去工作了。