The House of Representatives voted to begin impeachment proceedings against the president.
Im-peach-ment：Im (一) 个 P (peach, 桃子) 被切 (peach) 了，因为官员犯了错，要被“弹劾”。
The ambassador argued that global disarmament is essential to prevent nuclear proliferation.
Dis（去掉）+ arm（手臂/武器）+ ment（名词后缀）= 去掉手臂上的武器 = 裁军。想象把武器从手臂上拆下来。
The union issued an ultimatum to management: agree to higher wages or face a strike by Friday.
Ultima（最终）+ matum（像mat结束）= 最终的结束性通知 = 最后通牒。想象老板把最后通牒拍在桌上。
The judge dismissed the case due to irregularities in the trial proceedings.
Pro（向前）+ ceed（走）+ ings（复数）= 向前走的步骤 = 诉讼程序。想象法槌落下，程序继续推进。
The senator was charged with fraud after the investigation revealed missing funds.
Charge: 像电池充电一样，把罪名的‘电’充进去，你就被‘控告’了。