VOA慢速英语:美国机构称边境拘留所人满为患

migrant –n. a person who travels from one area to another in search of work

asylum – n. protection given by a government to someone who has left another country in order to escape being harmed

surgical masks –n. cloth face coverings meant to prevent the spreading of germs in hospitals and other places

toilets –n. a large bowl with pipes attached used to remove bodily waste

cell –n. a small room in a prison or detention center

facility –n. a building or piece of equipment used for a certain purpose

alleviate – v. to reduce the pain or trouble of (something)

prolonged – adv. lasting longer than usual or expected