CRI听力:Golf Courses Grow in Defiance of Govt. Ban

短语讲解：

1. Ever since golf was introduced to the general public in China in 1984, the game has become increasingly popular among the country's rapidly growing population of wealthy people.

ever since自从；自…以后；从…起
例句：He has been longing for her ever since she left.
自她走后, 他一直在想念她。

2. The growing drive to play the game also puts huge pressure on land availability.

put on强使承担
例句：Why are you trying to put the blame on me?
你为什么总想把责任推到我身上呢?

3. Li Jianqin, an official with the Ministry of Land and Resources, says local governments are to blame because of their tacit encouragement for such projects.

be to blame对某事应负责任的; 应受责备的
例句：She was in no way to blame.
绝不应该责备她。
because of因为, 由于
例句：I came back because of the rain.
因为下雨, 所以我回来了。

4. Some local governments think such projects will help push urbanization forward and boost tourism. Besides, local governments and enterprises have deliberately misinterpreted the policies, thus building the courses illegally.

push forward奋力向前, 推进
例句：The crowd pushed forward to see the Queen.
人群挤向前去看女王。

5. Li Jianqian says the development of golf industry is often seen as a way to push up GDP, which constitutes a crucial part in the current assessment system for Chinese officials.

push up推上去; 增高, 提高
例句：A shortage of building land will push property values up.
建筑用地缺乏将造成房地产价格逐渐上升。