The senator is an acknowledged leader on environmental policy.
Ac（前）+ know（知道）+ ledge（边缘）。站在知识的边缘承认自己知道——'承认'。
The comedian's remarks were deemed offensive by many viewers.
Of（去）+ fense（防御）+ ive。去打破防御，就是'进攻'；或者'冒犯'人的尊严。
The release of the restored film aims to preserve the iconic status of early Hollywood cinema.
I-con-ic：I (我) 看到 con (共同) 的 ic (图片)，这就是大家都认可的 iconic (标志性图片)。
The tech company faced intense scrutiny after a whistle-blower revealed internal safety violations.
Whistle (口哨) + Blower (吹的人)：吹哨子报警的人，即吹哨人。
The former aide published a tell-all claiming the administration ignored critical warnings.
Tell (告诉) + All (全部)：把全部都告诉别人，即揭秘录。
Market analysts predict a slight downturn in housing prices due to rising interest rates.
Ana (再次) + lysts (听者)：反复听数据并解读的人，即分析师。
The Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on digital privacy rights.
Ruling 像 “Rule” (规则) 的加强版，法官一锤定音，这就是最终规则（裁决）。
The candidate saw a surge in public support after the policy announcement.
Sup-port：Sup (上面/支撑) + port (港口) -> 像柱子一样从下面支撑住东西。
The striker missed a clear opportunity to score in the final minutes.
Miss (小姐) + ed -> 小姐没赶上公交车（错过），或者小姐没被箭射中（未击中）。
The rural counties have long been a stronghold for the conservative party.
Strong (强) + hold (抓牢)：牢牢抓住不放的地方，就是他们的地盘。
The report’s findings suggest that the policy had unintended negative consequences.
Find (找到) + ings (名词后缀)：调查结束后“找到”的结论。
Border agents increased their patrol frequency along the southern border.
Pa-trol：帕（Pa）特（tro）轮（l）——帕尔特在轮班巡逻！
Venice is implementing entry fees to combat the effects of overtourism on its historic infrastructure.
Over-tour-ism：Over（太多）tour（旅游）ism（主义）——旅游主义过头了！