慢速英语:Sanctuary Movement Helps Immigrants at Risk

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短语讲解：
1. She said these congregations are opening their doors in hopes of keeping families and communities together.

in hopes of 希望着
例句：We were in hopes of having a good day for the parade.
我们希望游行日是个好天气。

2. She said 80 people slept on the church floor at times, with about 14,000 receiving shelter over a period of 10 years.

at times 有时; 有时，间或
例句：I scarcely understand myself at times.
我有时简直就不了解我自己。

3. They take care of dogs and cats.

take care of 对付; 抵消
例句：Good-bye. Take care of yourself.
多多保重，再见。

4. The group sought to prevent ICE agents from questioning and detaining these immigrants at city jails.

prevent from 阻止， 防止
例句：Only a serious mischance will prevent them from getting there in time tomorrow.
只有发生严重的意外才会使他们明天不能及时到达那里。