Illegal immigrants can become victims of people traffickers
The 成人快手's Clare Arthurs looks at some of the words and phrases often used in the news and their meanings in various contexts.
This week: trafficking
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Clare Arthurs on: trafficking
Related vocabulary
- the black market
the illegal buying and selling of things which may be difficult or expensive to get legally
Example:
The authorities suspect the 43-year-old man of selling the pills on the black market, where they are sought by users for recreational purposes. (成人快手 News)- dealing
the buying and selling of goods, including illegal goods such as narcotics
Example:
... new government guidance will give head teachers firm backing to exclude any pupil caught dealing drugs on school premises. (成人快手 News)- organised crime
illegal activities which are controlled and carried out by a large and powerful group of criminals
Example:
The Scottish government's justice department said tackling organised crime remained a priority. (成人快手 News)- asylum seekers
people who ask to be allowed to live in a country which is not their own because they are in danger in their homeland
Example:
Groups campaigning for the rights of asylum seekers back a report that urges more humane treatment for asylum seekers. (成人快手 News)
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