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Prisoners Are Learning Computer Programming

2015-02-16来源:VOA
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coding (to code) – v. to change (information) into a set of letters, numbers, or symbols that can be read by a computer

setting – n. the place and conditions in which something happens or exists

passion – n. a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something

enthusiasm – n. strong excitement about something; a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy

determined – adj. having a strong feeling that you are going to do something and that you will not allow anyone or anything to stop you (often followed by to + verb)

app – n. (informal) application; a computer program for a mobile device

frustrated – adj. angry, discouraged or upset because of being unable to do or complete something

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