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domestic adj. 家庭的；國內的，本國的 n. 家仆， 傭人
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. 統計數字，統計資料；統計學
The latest statistics show an increase in average income.
A degree in statistics is the minimum requirement for this post.

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


despite prep. 盡管，任憑
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；內疚
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. 影響程度，影響范圍；發生率
There is a higher incidence of left-handedness among boys than girls.


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

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