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domestic adj. 家庭的；国内的，本国的 n. 家仆， 佣人
Many women feel they cannot apply for the top jobs because of domestic commitments.

The presidents new foreign policy is heavily influenced by domestic factors.

statistics n. 统计数字，统计资料；统计学
The latest statistics show an increase in average income.
A degree in statistics is the minimum requirement for this post.

abuse v. 滥用，妄用；虐待，凌辱
I never expected that he would abuse the trust (I placed in him).


despite prep. 尽管，任凭
Despite the fact that there was almost no hope of finding the missing boy, the search party still went on looking.

He managed to eat a big lunch despite the stomachache.
Try to do
Attempt to do

guilt n. 有罪；内疚
Both suspects admitted their guilt to the police.
A sense of guilt


minimum n. 最小量；最低限度
We need a minimum of ten people to play this game.

incidence n. 影响程度，影响范围；发生率
There is a higher incidence of left-handedness among boys than girls.


immigrant a. 移民的，侨民的
New York has a huge number of immigrant population.
n. 移民，侨民
Illegal immigrants are sent back across the border if they are caught.

deport v. 驱逐出境
Thousands of illegal immigrants are caught and deported every year.
The escaped prisoner was captured in Spain and deported from there.