VOA慢速英语:非学位课程对女性作用比男性小

degree – n. an official document and title that is given to someone who has successfully completed a series of classes at a college or university

certification(s) – n. official approval to do something professionally or legally

construction – n. the business of building things, such as houses or roads

credential – n. a document which shows that a person has the necessary skills, experience, or knowledge to do a particular job

gender – n. the state of being male or female

coincidence – n. a situation in which events happen at the same time in a way that is not planned or expected

occupation(s) – n. a person's job or profession

harassment – n. the act of causing someone to feel troubled, worried, or concerned in a constant or repeated way

drop out – p.v. to stop being part of a group

alternative(s) – n. something that can be chosen instead of something else

sustain(ing) – v. to provide what is needed for something or someone to exist or continue

access(ing) – v. to be able to use, enter, or get near something