VOA慢速英语:《美女还是老虎?》弗兰克·斯塔顿

短语讲解：

1. To this lady he was immediately married, in honor of his innocence.

in honor of 为了向…表示敬意
例句：They erected a memorial in honor of the martyrs.
他们为烈士建了纪念碑。

2. This was the king’s method of carrying out justice.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
例句：No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties.
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责。

3. Sometimes the fierce animal came out of one door.

come out of 由…产生，从…出来
例句：He was once seen to come out of the place.
有一次有人瞅见他从这里走出来。

4. And the king would take pleasure in watching the series of events, which would judge whether or not the man had done wrong in loving the princess.

take pleasure in 以…为乐，喜欢做…
例句：She seemed to take pleasure in our suffering.
她似乎对我们的痛苦幸灾乐祸。

5. Think of it not as if the decision of the question depended upon yourself.

think of 想起; 考虑; 有…想法
例句：I just can't think of his name
我就是想不起来他叫什么了。
depend upon 依赖，依靠
例句：You may depend upon his coming.
你可相信他会来。