VOA常速英语:Prestigious US Research University Opens Rwanda Campus

短语讲解：

1. We see this as an opportunity to participate in probably the fastest growing component of the market for information and communication technology in the world right now.

participate in参加
例句：How many people participated in the opening ceremony?
多少人参加了开业典礼?

2. Krogh added the program will include a research incubator, executive training and a mobile research center that will focus on developing technologies that serve the Rwandan market.

focus on集中于, 对(某事或做某事)予以注意
例句：Many firms are focusing on increasing their markets overseas.
许多商行都专注于扩大国外市场。

3. Despite international criticism of the Rwandan government’s clampdown on free speech, Krogh said the university will be able to work as it does in the United States.

work as做…工作，从事…职业
例句：She worked as a nurse when she was young.
年轻时她是一名护士。
be able to能,会
例句：Most children are able to walk before they are able to talk.
多数孩子在会说话前就会走路。

4. The university will offer a master of science in information technology beginning this August and plans to offer a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering within two years.

plan to打算,计划
例句：What do you plan to do during the holidays?
你打算在假期里做什么?