The cumulative impact of years of pollution has severely damaged the local ecosystem.
Cu-mu-la-tive：C（看）mu（木）la（拉）tive（提），木头一根根拉起来，越积越多。
The candidate's message on economic reform resonates deeply with working-class voters.
Re（再）-so-nate（类似note音符）：声音再响，像音符一样在听众心中回响。
The corporation flouted environmental regulations, leading to significant fines from the EPA.
Flout 听起来像 'Flaunt'（炫耀），但意思是 '藐视'。就像你故意把规则扔在地上踩，还一脸不在乎。
The bank blocked the transaction due to a lack of proper authorisation from the account holder.
Author（作者/权威）+ isation（名词后缀）。权威给的许可。注意：英式拼写是 -s-，美式是 -z-。
The company terminated the contract after the supplier failed to meet safety standards.
Ter-min-ate：Ter（特）明（明）白，合同结束了（terminated）。
The government announced a massive bailout for the auto industry to save thousands of jobs.
Bail（保释）+ out（出去）：钱把人从危机中保释出来，即救助金。
The billionaire’s extravagant wedding ceremony cost millions and drew public criticism.
Ex（出）+ tra（额外）+ vag（流浪）+ ant（蚂蚁）：钱像蚂蚁一样额外流失，太奢侈了。