Language Point 34

... the percentage is rising as they start up small businesses of their own, often working from home. (Para. 24)

Meaning: ... the number of women who join the workforce is increasing as they begin opening small businesses of their own, often working from home.

percentage: n. number stated as if it is part of whole which is 100

a high percentage of babies

相当大比例的婴儿

A large percentage of the coal is exported.

相当大部分的煤出口国外。

start up: begin (something such as a business); begin working (in a trade, profession, etc.)

开办，开设

It was a brave move to start up one's own business in wartime.

在战争时期开办自己的企业是个大胆的做法。

How much would it cost to start up in an Internet business?

开设因特网商业企业需多少钱？