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VOA慢速英语:Religious Freedom Acts Raise Controversy in US

2015-04-05来源:VOA
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uproar - n. a situation in which many people are upset, angry or disturbed by something

original - adj. happening or existing first or at the beginning

backlash - n. a strong public reaction against something, often in a way that is opposite to its intended effect

burden - n. someone or something that is very difficult to accept, do or deal with

presume - v. to think something is true without knowing that it is true

exert - v. to cause to have an effect or to be felt

What do you think of these new religious freedom laws? Do the laws in your country permit a business to refuse service to someone based on the business owner’s religion?