VOA慢速英语:Undocumented US Immigrants Fear Deportation

短语讲解：

1. Last week, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security, carried out raids around the country.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
例句：The Social Democrats could still carry out their threat to leave the government
社会民主党人仍有可能将其退出政府的威胁付诸实施。

2. ICE said the raids were no different than those that took place during the Obama administration.

take place 发生，举行
例句：A total solar eclipse is due to take place some time tomorrow.
明天某个时刻会发生日全食。

3. In a statement this week, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said “President Trump has been clear in affirming the critical mission of DHS in protecting the nation, and directed our department to focus on removing illegal aliens who have violated our immigration laws.”

focus on 致力于; 使聚焦于
例句：The talks will focus on economic development of the region.
会谈将着重讨论该地区的经济发展。

4. We're seeing people just become a little bit more afraid about asking for help.

ask for 请求…; 要求…
例句：He had the audacity to ask for an increase in salary.
他竟然厚着脸皮要求增加薪水。