VOA慢速英语:Conflict in Ukraine Divides University

短语讲解：

1. “The so-called DPR’s government immediately informed me that I had to gather the academic board members in order to announce the DPR’s decision that our university would be under that terrorist group.”

in order to 为了…
例句：In order to catch up with in time he run very fast.
为了及时赶到他跑得很快。

2. The university administration used space in a Soviet-era jewelry factory in the center of Vinnytsia.

in the center of 在…中间; 在…的过程中
例句：Alice stood in the center of a large group.
爱丽丝站在一大群人的中央。

3. With help from foreign partners, local officials, and the Ukrainian government, the university set up simple classrooms.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排
例句：They set up many branches throughout the country.
他们在全国建立好多分公司。

4. I want to say really thank you to our professors because I’m still here because of them.

because of 因为，由于
例句：John's jacket got out of shape because of the heavy rain.
约翰的夹克因为大雨而变形。

5. In a speech in front of the main building, history professor Sergei Baryshnikov criticized the students who moved to Vinnytsia.

in front of 面前; 在…前面; 当着…的面
例句：A doctor has the title 'Dr' in front of his name.
医生的名字前有“Dr”这个称呼。

6. Some students are worried about the value of their university diplomas.

worry about 担忧， 烦恼; 惦念; 挂虑
例句：Don't worry about being late. It's fine.
别为迟到担心了 没有关系。