2. obtain: to get sth. esp. by asking for it, buying it, working for it or producing it from sth. else

Examples:
　　　　First edition of these books are now almost impossible to obtain.
　　　　这本书的出版几乎找不到了。
　　　　In the second experiment they obtained very clear result.
　　　　在第二个试验中，他们得到了非常清晰的结果。

3. Over time, Kelley has learned to move her fingers enough to use a computer and to get around daily with the help of a wheelchair. (Para 2)
　　　　As time goes by , Kelly has learned to move her fingers enough to use a computer and move around in a wheelchair.
　　　　随着时间的推移，凯莉学会了移动手指并可以使用计算机，借助轮椅的帮助，她能够四处移动。

4. get around: move or travel from place to place or within a given place

Examples:
　　　　With his good sense of direction he could quickly and easily get around in most new cities.
　　　　由于他方向感强，能再大多数新城市迅速地方便的走动。
　　　　It's hard to get around in some foreign cities if you don't know the language.
　　　　如果语言不通，在一些国外的城市你难以在各处走动。


5. previous: happening or existing before the one mentioned

Examples:
　　　　The previous owner of the house had an extension on the back.
　　　　房子的前任主人在房子的后面进行了扩建。
　　　　Training is provided, so no previous experience is required for the job.
　　　　这一工作提供培训，不需有工作经验。


6. open up: display, present, appear

Examples:
　　　　The chance meeting opened up new possibilities for me.
　　　　这次偶然的相遇为我开启了新的可能。
　　　　All sorts of possibilities began to open up.
　　　　各种可能开始出现。


7. Distance education is hard work, but my children make it all worthwhile. (Para. 2)
　　　　Distance education is hard work, but my love for my children makes me feel that the trouble I trouble I take and time spend are worthwhile.
　　　　远程学习是十分艰难的，但是我的孩子让这一切充满价值。

8. worthwhile: deserving the time, money, or energy given to it

Examples:
　　　　I'd rather the money went to a worthwhile cause.
　　　　我宁愿这些钱用于一项值得一做的事业。
　　　　The time and expense involved in keeping up to date with all the changes has been worthwhile.
　　　　为跟上这种种变化所花费的时间和费用一直就是物有所值的。


9. pursue: to follow or search for (sb. or sth.), in order to catch or kill; (fig.) to try to form a romantic relationship with

Examples:
　　　　He was killed by the driver of a stolen car who was being hotly pursued by the police.
　　　　他遇害于偷车贼的车轮之下，当时，偷车贼正遭到警方的追捕。
　　　　I don't think the idea is worth pursuing any further (= worth considering any more).
　　　　我认为这个想法不值得继续讨论。

10. My education is separate from my issues regarding my disability or my family life and caring for my children. (Para.4)
　　　　My problems of disability, or my family life and caring for my children don't prevent me from having an online education.
　　　　我的教育和我的残疾，我的家庭生活的问题以及照顾我的孩子们等问题是分开的。

11. Commenting on…noted, "Kelley's story is a wonderful reminder about the impact of Distance Education on…" (Para. 5)
　　　　Talking about… said, "Kelley's success makes us realize the great influence of distance education on… "
　　　　对凯莉的经历，盖里·E·米勒……是这样评价的，"凯莉的情况是一个很好的例子，她告诉我们……远程教育对他们的生活有很大的冲击。"

12. comment:
　　　　1) v. to express an opinion

Examples:
　　　　She declined to comment on the matter.
　　　　 她拒绝就此事加以评论。
　　　　She was just commenting that people were getting married later nowadays.
　　　　她刚才说，人们现在结婚比以前晚了。
　　　　
　　　　 2) n. an opinion

Examples:
　　　　I suppose his criticism was fair comment.
　　　　我认为他的批评是公平的（意见）。 She was asked about a pay increase for the factory workers, but made no comment. 　　　　有人就增加工厂工人工资一事征求过她的意见，她没有发表看法。

13. note: v. to mention sth. because it is important or interesting

Examples:
　　　　The report noted a complete disregard for the safety regulations.
　　　　报告指出，安全规章被完全忽视了。
　　　　He said the weather was beyond our control, noting that last summer was one of the hottest on record.
　　　　他说我们对天气无能为力，并提到去年夏天曾是历史上最热的。


14. …to bring a quality education and experience to students regardless of their geographic location or life circumstances.(Para. 6)
　　　　...to offer excellent education to the students without considering where the students are or whether they are rich or poor.
　　　　无论学生的地理位置和生活状况如何，我们应该为他们提供高质量的教育和经历。


15. circumstance: (plural) the conditions that affect a situation, action, event, etc.

Examples:
　　　　Under/In no circumstances are you to leave the house.
　　　　无论如何你得离开这房子。 The meeting has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control.
　　　　由于我们无法控制的因素，会议被取消了。

16. Kelley is a successful student, carrying 12 credits each semester. (Para. 7)
　　　　Kelly is a successful student, learning courses for 12 credits each semester.
　　　　凯莉是一个成功的学生， 她每个学期都修12个学分。