VOA常速英语:Pursuing Academic Adequacy in College

短语讲解：

1. At Green Mountain College in Vermont, students can major - meaning take several classes - in whitewater rafting.

major in专攻，专修
例句：I major in English Literature.
我主修英国文学。

2. Turns out, “Golf for Business and Life” is not just an excuse to knock a few balls down the fairway.

turn out结果是, 原来是
例句：The day turned out (to be) a fine day.
那天倒是好天气。
knock down击倒, 撞倒
He knocked his opponent down with one blow in the competition.
比赛中他一拳就打倒了他的对手。

3. Ethics, too, which are supposed to be scrupulous in golf and - most Americans would agree - could use some improvement in business.

be supposed to应该,被期望
例句：You are supposed to be smart.
你应该聪明点儿。

4. So plenty of women sign up for this golf class.

plenty of很多, 大量的
例句：She had plenty of imagination.
她有丰富的想象力。
sign up跟…签订合同
例句：They manage to sign up all the best performers.
他们设法跟所有最佳演员签订合同。

5. Mickey Mouse is lining up his putt.

line up排队等候; 组织, 邀集
例句：I hate lining up in the cold to go to the cinema.
我非常讨厌在大冷天里排队等着看电影。