VOA慢速英语:Kenyan Students Win Prize for Solar Power Project

短语讲解：

1. Under their proposal, the school would set up solar equipment to collect energy from the sun.

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. The system is expected to reduce the school’s dependence of electric power centers by 20%, or $1,100 a month.

be expected to 被期待做某事; 有望做某事; 期许
例句：I shall be expected to shell out the money for the party.
我将要支付这个集会的费用。

3. The team’s success has led to at least one offer of more money for the school.

at least 至少
例句：He's been away for at least a week.
他走了总有一个星期吧。

4. Young minds play an important role in leading others to developing technology.

play an important role in 在…中起重要作用
例句：Sugar and pollen play an important role in the development and reproduction of bumble bees.
糖和花粉对熊蜂的生长发育和繁殖起重要作用。