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Japanese authorities are rushing to house thousands of homeless people following the closure of internet cafes in several major cities.
The cafes have become a common destination for those without secure housing.
They're often open around the clock and many feature private booths, showers and entertainment, including games.


authority n. 政府部门，权威机构，当局（government）；权力，权限
• a person who has the authority to enter the building: 某人有进入大楼的权限
• under the authority of …: 在……的授权之下
• He is an authority in the epidemic field.
他是流行病学领域的权威。
rush v./n. 急促，紧急
• rush hour:上下班高峰时刻
• rush to do sth./into doing sth. 匆忙做某事
house v. 安置，贮藏，给……提供住所
• The museum houses more than 10,000 works of art.
这个博物馆收藏了超过一万件艺术品。
following prep. 在……之后，紧接着（after）
closure n. （尤指永久性的）停业，关闭

around the clock: 24小时制（24-hour）
(all day and all night without stopping)
feature vt. 以……为特色
• This cellphone features dual camera.
这款手机主要特色是双摄像头。
booth n. 小亭子
• a phone booth: 电话亭



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