VOA慢速英语:University of California Votes Limits on Non-State Students

短语讲解：

1.She found qualified California residents were being denied admission to California state universities because of the acceptance of many non-state residents.

because of 因为，由于
例句：It is mainly because of my fault.
这主要是由于我的过错。

2.Napolitano said the policy supports “our pledge that non-resident students will be enrolled only in addition to, and never in place of, Californians.”

in addition to 除…之外
例句：In addition to the tractor, we have acquired a new rice transplanter.
除了拖拉机，我们又添了一台插秧机。

3.California state universities receive about $61,000 a year from non-state residents, compared to about $34,000 per student for in-state students.

compare to 把…比作， 喻为; 与…相比
例句：Generally speaking, paternal side is closer as compare to the maternal side.
一般来说，父系家族比母系家族要亲得多。

4. He said lawmakers have been hearing from parents who say their children were being denied admission to state universities in favor of out-of-state students with “lower academic scores.

in favor of 赞成[支持]（某人或某事物）; 以…取代
例句：I am in favor of woman's suffrage.
我赞成妇女参政。