Critics described the agency's response to the crisis as a shambles.
Sham（假装）+ bles（像 bless 一样）：假装在祝福，结果场面乱成一锅粥。
A sense of dread hung over the city as the storm approached.
Dred 听起来像“跌得”：想到要跌得惨，心里充满恐惧。
Corruption has long plagued the country's public health system.
Play（玩）+ gue（怪）+ ing：玩出怪物了，被怪物困扰。
The president delivered his inaugural address to a crowded Capitol hill, outlining his vision for the nation.
In-aur-al：In（进入）+ aur（耳朵，听）+ al（的）。第一次进入会场，大家竖起耳朵听就职演说。
Intelligence agencies are monitoring the resurgence of jihadist cells in the region following the withdrawal of foreign troops.
Ji-ha-dis-t：Ji（激）+ ha（哈，兴奋）+ dis（反对）+ t（特）。激进的人，对现有秩序持反对态度，发动“圣战”。
The tech company is maximizing its server capacity to handle the surge in remote workers.
Max（最大）+ i（爱）+ mize（置，放置）+ ing。爱把东西放到最大位置，即最大化利用。
The judge ruled the previous testimony irrelevant to the current charges.
Ir-rele-vant：不（Ir）连（relate）接，没关（vant->vantage优势，这里取反义）系，所以是无关紧要。
Despite the harsh winter, the local coral reefs continued to thrive due to consistent water temperatures.
Thrive：发音像“吹-夫”，吹气让火苗吹得更旺（thrive），比喻生命力旺盛。
The governor signed the anti-woke legislation, banning certain discussions of race and gender in schools.
Anti-woke：Anti（反对）+ Woke（觉醒，指对社会不公的敏感），即反对过度关注社会正义议题的思潮。
The inquiry focused on whether the worker's death was a tragic accident or a case of negligent electrocution.
Electro (电) + cute (可爱) -> 电得不可爱(死了) -> 电刑/触电身亡。
During the interfaith dialogue, participants were asked to wear their traditional head coverings, such as the yarmulke or skullcap.
Skull (头骨) + cap (帽子) -> 只盖住头骨顶部的帽子 -> 圆顶小帽。
Cybersecurity experts warned that hackers were attempting to hijack user accounts to spread misinformation.
Hi (嗨) + jack (杰克) -> 一个叫杰克的家伙说嗨然后抢走了车 -> 劫持。
The summit required a formal dress code, with all delegates wearing suits or traditional formal attire.
Form (形式) + al (形容词后缀) -> 讲究形式的 -> 正式的。
The bank implemented new anti-fraud measures after a series of phishing attacks compromised customer accounts.
Anti (反) + Fraud (诈骗) = 专门用来抓骗子的系统或措施。
The former executive was jailed for five years after being found guilty of securities fraud.
Jail (监狱) + ed (过去式/形容词后缀) = 进了监狱。想象一个人被关进铁笼 (Jail sounds like 'Jay' + 'L').
The city endured a six-month siege before humanitarian aid could finally reach the civilians inside.
Siege 发音像 'C' (See) + 'J' (Jay) + 'Z' (Zed)。想象一群敌人围着城堡 (Castle)，像字母 C 一样围圈。
Early detection of prostate cancer significantly improves survival rates, according to new medical guidelines.
Prostate 发音像 'Pro' (专业) + 'State' (状态)。想象一个专业的医生在检查身体的 '状态' (男性特有器官)。
The committee launched an investigation into the abuse of power by senior officials.
A (一) + bu (不) + se (色) -> 不该有的色欲，是滥用权力/虐待。
Several major tech firms signed new labor contracts after weeks of strike negotiations.
Con (共同) + tract (拉) -> 大家把利益拉在一起，就是合同。
The historic library is currently renovating its west wing, which will close for six months.
Re (重新) + nov (新) + ating -> 重新变新，即翻新。