VOA慢速英语:US Government Targets Local Agencies For Refusing to Hold Illegal Immigrants

词汇讲解：

1. cooperate vi.合作，配合，协助
例句：We want to cooperate with both the administration and Congress.
我们既想与政府合作，也想与国会合作。

2. detain vt.耽搁; 留住，阻住; 拘留
例句：The act allows police to detain a suspect for up to 48 hours
该法令允许警方将嫌疑犯扣押最多48小时。

3. decide vt.决定; 决心; 解决
例句：She decided to do a secretarial course
她决定修一门文秘课程。

4. refusal n.拒绝; 优先取舍权
例句：His letter in response to her request had contained a firm refusal.
对于她的请求他在信中给予了坚决的回绝。

5. deportation n.递解出境; 驱逐出境
例句：In an embarrassing climb-down, the Home Secretary lifted the deportation threat.
内务大臣尴尬地作出让步，解除了将其驱逐出境的威胁。

6. include vt.包括; 包含; 计入
例句：A good British breakfast always includes sausages
一顿丰盛的英式早餐总会包括香肠。

7. affect vt.影响; 假装; 感动
例句: Nicotine adversely affects the functioning of the heart and arteries
尼古丁会对心脏及动脉功能造成损害。