VOA慢速英语:Sanctuary Movement Helps Immigrants at Risk

短语讲解：
1. She said these congregations are opening their doors in hopes of keeping families and communities together.

in hopes of 希望着
例句：We were in hopes of having a good day for the parade.
我们希望游行日是个好天气。

2. She said 80 people slept on the church floor at times, with about 14,000 receiving shelter over a period of 10 years.

at times 有时; 有时，间或
例句：I scarcely understand myself at times.
我有时简直就不了解我自己。

3. They take care of dogs and cats.

take care of 对付; 抵消
例句：Good-bye. Take care of yourself.
多多保重，再见。

4. The group sought to prevent ICE agents from questioning and detaining these immigrants at city jails.

prevent from 阻止， 防止
例句：Only a serious mischance will prevent them from getting there in time tomorrow.
只有发生严重的意外才会使他们明天不能及时到达那里。