VOA慢速英语:Women Specialize in Computer Science at California School

短语讲解：

1. It was named after a mining engineer who helped set up the school.

set up 建立; 准备; 安排
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. Students are first placed in groups based on their knowledge of computers to reduce their fear of technology.

base on 使建立在…基础上
例句：Pls check and give us your best price base on below fabric qualities.
请查收并根据下面给出的纺织品质量给出相应的报价。

3. “It was a very balanced class and I think the professors also do a very good job of making sure everyone feels welcome, regardless of their coding ability.”

make sure 把事情弄清楚，核实或查明某事物;
例句：Make sure the passengers are strapped in(to their seats) before driving off.
开车前请乘客务必系好安全带。