The central bank grapples with the dual challenge of curbing inflation while preventing a recession.
Grapple：想象两只手紧紧抓住（Grap）对方，正在激烈搏斗（应对难题）。
The CEO's sudden resignation sent shockwaves through the stock market, causing shares to plummet.
Re-sig-na-tion：Re(再) + sign(签字) + ation(名词后缀)。再次签字离开，即辞职。
The country's heavy borrowing to fund infrastructure projects has raised concerns about long-term debt sustainability.
Borrowing：Bo(波) + rrow(柔) + ing。像水波一样柔和地借来，将来还要还。
Investors remain cautious due to the uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election results.
Un-cer-tain-ty：Un(不) + cer(tain=确定) + ty(名词)。不确定的状态。
The suspect was identified using an alias found on his travel documents.
A-li-as：阿里（Ali）有个化名，假装自己不是他。
Economists remain optimistic about the recovery, despite recent inflation data.
Op-ti-mis-tic：乐观的（Opti-mus）总是看到好的一面（Mis-tic->mistake? No, see the light）。
The proposed reform bill was stillborn, failing to gain traction in the Senate.
Still-born：静止的（Still）出生（born）。计划像静止一样没有生机。
The company introduced a new maternity leave policy to support working mothers.
Mat-er-ni-ty：妈妈（Mat）生了孩子，进入母亲身份（ni-ty）。
Researchers are studying the chemical properties of the new battery material to ensure safety.
Pro-pert-ies：破（Pro）了杯子，看它的特（pert）殊性（ies）——是易碎属性还是防水属性？
The tech giant announced plans to invest heavily in overseas markets to diversify revenue.
Over-seas：越过（Over）大海（seas），就是海外。
There has been a significant decline in carbon emissions following the new policy implementation.
Sign-ificant：有一个显著的（Sign）标记，说明它很重要（ificant）！
The new tax reforms aim to reduce the financial burden on middle-class families.
Bur-den：背（Bur）着沉重的东西（den）走，好辛苦，这是负担。
Panicked hoarding of toilet paper and sanitizers emptied shelves within hours of the lockdown announcement.
Hoard（囤积）像“霍”（Huo）然一声，大家把东西都“霍”地抢回家藏起来！
The union rejected the initial contract and presented a counteroffer demanding a 15 percent wage increase.
Counter（反击）+ Offer（提供）= 你提价，我反击再出价。
Congress voted to extend the deadline for the infrastructure bill by another two weeks.
Ex-（向外）+ Tend（伸展）= 把手臂向外伸出去，就是延长或扩展。
The legislation prohibits the sale of vaping products to minors.
Minor (少) + ors (人) = 未成年人。想象一群“少”年人站在成人世界的“门槛”外。
A federal panel recommended stricter safety regulations for electric vehicles.
Panel (面板/板块) -> 一群专家像板块一样拼在一起组成一个小组。联想：电视上的“专家小panel”讨论新闻。
The government announced new steps to combat inflation.
Steps (脚步) -> 解决问题要一步一步走。联想：新闻标题常说“采取新步骤” = take new steps。
The dollar weakened against the euro as investors sought safer assets amid global uncertainty.
Weak 听起来像 “危-克”，危险的时候力气被克扣了，所以是虚弱的。
The witness provided sworn testimony that directly contradicted the suspect’s alibi.
Sworn 是 swear（发誓）的过去分词。想象一个人拍着《圣经》发誓，那个瞬间就是 sworn。