慢速英语:'Paul's Case,' by Willa Cather, Part Two

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短语讲解：

1. Paul was a student with a lot of problems.

a lot of 许多的; 诸多
例句：Apart from the cost, it will take a lot of time. 
除了费钱以外，还要花很多时间。 

2. Then he could listen to the music and dream of exciting places.

dream of 梦见; 梦想; 渴望
例句：He finally realized his dream of becoming an actor. 
他当演员的梦想终于实现了。 

3. The train whistle blew just as the sun was coming up.

come up 发生; 上来; 提到
例句：His new book did not come up to expectation. 
他的新作没有达到预期水平。 

4. He explained he was going to wait for them at the hotel.

wait for 等待
例句：I don't have to wait for their cue. 
我并不等着他们的指点。 

5. He lay down on the sofa in his sitting room.

lay down 放下; 规定; 放弃
例句：Lay down your arms and we'll spare your lives! 
缴枪不杀！ 

6. He was looking for Paul to bring him back to Pittsburgh.

look for 寻找
例句：I look for you everywhere continuously! 
我一直在到处找你！