Bovino Out Of Minnesota, Trump Refocusing On Economy, Social Media On Trial

摘要

Gregory Bovino, a senior immigration agent in Minnesota, is leaving his post amid public outrage over shootings by ICE agents. President Trump is trying to shift focus to the economy while facing increasing pressure from Republicans over the immigration crackdown. Also, a trial begins in Los Angeles to determine if social media apps harm children.

学习信息

难度

B2

词数

2394 词

句数

180 句

时长

14 分钟

主题

News & Current Affairs

系列

NPR Up First

重点词汇

• immigration移民；移民过程；移民政策
• outrage愤怒；愤慨
• crackdown严厉镇压；严厉打击
• investigation调查；研究
• democracy民主；民主制度
• ethics道德规范；伦理学
• retraction收回；撤回
• collaboration合作；协作

重点词组

• come to head达到高潮；进入关键阶段
• take the stand出庭作证；站出来
• take a stand表明立场；坚定立场
• come to light被揭露；被发现
• take the lead带头；领先
• take into consideration考虑到；把……纳入考量
• take a toll造成伤害；带来损失