immigration
US /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪm.əˈɡreɪ.ʃən/
1.
移民, 移居
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
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The country has a strict immigration policy.
该国实行严格的移民政策。
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Many people are concerned about the impact of immigration on the economy.
许多人担心移民对经济的影响。
2.
移民局, 入境处
the place where officials check the documents of people entering a country
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We had to wait for an hour at immigration.
我们不得不在移民局等了一个小时。
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Please proceed to the immigration counter.
请前往移民柜台。