VOA慢速英语:'The Caliph, Cupid and the Clock,' by O. Henry

短语讲解：

1. They were always in a hurry, and always afraid, because of time.

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. Thanks for your offer to help.

thanks for 多亏
例句：Many thanks for the hospitality you showed me.
非常感谢你对我的款待。

3. If I decide to forget, I will hang out a long white cloth.

hang out 伸出; <非正>居住; 晾晒
例句：I was worried I wouldn't be able to hang my washing out.
我担心自己没法把洗好的衣服晾出去。