由于越来越担心排外情绪 大批人离开委内瑞拉

to wear thin – phrase to become less acceptable

xenophobic – adj. showing a dislike for or fearing those from another country

hotline – n. a direct telephone line set up for a reason

whip – v. to hit or beat with a small instrument or stick

microphone – n. an object used to make a voice louder

absorb – v. to take in and accept