VOA慢速英语:In Michigan City, College Is Free for Many High School Graduates(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. In the future, she hopes to set up international study programs for college students.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排; 引起
例句：The two sides agreed to set up a commission to investigate claims
双方同意组建一个委员会来调查那些索赔要求。

2. That percentage, Jorth said, is similar to the rate in much wealthier communities.

be similar to 类; 与…相似; 类乎
例句：This behavior is similar to buckling of strut.
这种状态类似于压杆的屈曲。

3. Chaponda said his goal is to return to Zimbabwe some day and run for president of the southern African country.

run for 竞选，赶快去请
例句：The film has run for a month.
这影片已连续放映了一个月。

4. The Promise program allows me to focus on college and still have extra time to start my non-profit,” Chaponda said.

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于
例句：The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
会谈将着重讨论该地区的经济发展。

5. The average student debt for 2016 college graduates is $37,000, according to the website, StudentLoanHero.com.

according to 根据，按照
例句：Philip stayed at the hotel, according to Mr Hemming
据亨明先生所说，菲利普住在旅馆里。

6. He said the program has helped increase test scores for students who know they and their families will be able to afford college.

be able to 能够; 能
例句：They may be able to help with childcare so that you can have a break
他们可以帮忙照料孩子，这样你就可以歇一歇了。