VOA慢速英语:Some in US Questioning 'Birthright Citizenship'

短语讲解：

1. “In an age when people can be here from any place on the planet in a matter of hours, it simply doesn’t make sense to say if you show up here illegally or you show up here in late stages of pregnancy with the intent of giving birth here in the United States, that that child should automatically be considered an American citizen with all the benefits and rights that come along with that.”

in a matter of 大约只不过在…之内
例句：I' ll be back in a matter of hours.
用不了几小时我就回来.
show up 显而易见; 到场
例句：What puzzles me is why they didn't show up.
令我百思不解的是他们为什么没有出现。

2. That is according to NumbersUSA.com, a group that favors reduced immigration.

according to 根据，按照
例句：Answer a fool according to his folly.
按愚人的蠢话回答愚人。

3. A child may receive birthright citizenship if at least one of its parents is a permanent resident of that county.

at least 至少
例句：For that day at least he lost heart.
至少这一天他是垂头丧气的。

4. In fact, many people come here legally every year.

in fact 事实上
例句：In fact, I'd like your autograph.
事实上 我想要你的签名。