VOA慢速英语:'The Cop and the Anthem,' by O. Henry

短语讲解：

1. He was not thinking of southern skies, or of the Bay of Naples.

think of 想起; 考虑; 有…想法
例句：I wouldn't think of putting you to any further strain.
我不想再加重你的负担了。

2. There were places in the city where he could go and ask for food and a bed.

ask for 请求…; 要求…
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。

3. He could move from one building to another, and he would be taken care of through the winter.

take care of 照顾;对付; 抵消
例句：I ached to be of an age to take care of myself.
我巴望能到自食其力的年龄。

4. In one way or another, he would have to pay for what they gave him.

pay for 赔偿; 为…付钱
例句：I' ll give you double pay for working overtime.
你加班我付你双倍工钱。

5. They run away as fast as they can.

as fast as 一样快
例句：He lets me inform as fast as possible him.
他要我尽快通知他。

6. He was filled with sadness.

fill with （使） 充[挤]满; 使满怀（某种情感等）
例句：He was quite excited at the thought of talking his fill with someone.
想到他能对什么人侃侃而谈他就十分激动。