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VOA慢速英语:Obama Orders Changes to US Immigration Policy

2014-11-22来源:VOA
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immigration – n. to come to a country to live there

permission – n. the right or ability to do something that is given by someone who has the power to decide if it will be allowed or permitted

executive order – n. an order that comes from the U.S. president or a government agency and must be obeyed like a law

shadows – n. an area of darkness created when a source of light is blocked; often used figuratively

illegal immigrant – n. a person who comes to a country without permission

deport – v. to force (a person who is not a citizen) to leave a country

authority – n. the power to give orders or make decisions; the power or right to direct or control someone or something

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