If there was a greater coordination of technology transfer offices within regions and a simultaneous investment in the scale and functions of our graduate schools, universities could, and should, play a key role in positioning the UK for the next growth cycle. (2011.12 阅读 Text3)

【翻译】如果地区内的技术转移部能更好地协作配合，同时扩大研究生院的规模，增加其功能，那么大学就可以、也应该在英国下一轮发展周期的定位中扮演主要角色。

【词汇】1. coordination n. 协作，配合

例：We have improved the coordination of the two departments.

我们已经加强了这两个部门间的协作关系。

2. transfer v. 转移，迁移

例：Our company will transfer from Shanghai to Beijing.

我们的公司将从上海迁往北京。

3. simultaneous a. 同时的，同时发生的

例：There were several simultaneous celebrations in this area.

本区有几个庆祝活动同时举行。

4. scale n. 规模，刻度，等级

例：The electronic industry is developing on a large scale.

电子行业正在大规模发展。

5. function n. 功能

例：What’s the function of this committee?

这个委员会的功能是什么?

6. cycle n. 周期，循环

例：the life cycle of the plant 植物的生命周期