VOA慢速英语:'Major' Change Might Help College Students Graduate(翻译)

短语讲解：

1. That information comes from the United States Department of Education.

come from 源自;来自某处;出生于
例句：He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。

2. Some universities require individuals to declare a major at the beginning of their studies.

at the begining of 在...开始前
例句：At the begining of the game, choice of ends and the kick-off shall be decided by the toss of a coin.
比赛开始前，两队可以用投硬币的方式来选择场区或开球权。

3. Others leave because they lack the money to pay for their schooling.

pay for 赔偿;为…付钱
例句：I have had to pay for repairs to the house.
我不得不支付房屋维修费用。

4. He said students only choose to attend the college if they are willing to commit a great deal of effort to their studies.

be willing to 乐于;肯;甘于
例句：You must be willing to reskill.
你必须乐于学习新技术。

5. But, he adds, the Carleton community has students from every part of the country as well as other countries.

as well as 也，又
例句：It is in his best interests as well as yours
这符合他的最大利益，同时也符合你的利益。

6. They tend to help each other and support each other, and that makes a real difference.

each other 互相，彼此
例句：They support each other in their work.
他们在工作中互相支持。