VOA慢速英语:Businesses Close in U.S. to Mark 'Day Without Immigrants'

taqueria - n a Mexican restaurant that serves tacos, among other things

pupusa - n. a traditional food of El Salvador

deportation - n. the act of forcing (a person who is not a citizen) to leave a country

solidarity - n. a feeling of unity between people who have the same interests, goals, etc.

staff - n. a group of people who work for an organization or business

evolve - v. to change or develop slowly

motivated - v. to be a reason for (something)

impact - n. a powerful or major influence or effect

routine - adj. done very often

narrative - n. a story that is told or written

melting pot - expression. a place where different peoples, styles, theories, etc., are mixed together.

explicitly - adv. in a very clear and complete way