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impending
adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
即将来临的;迫在眉睫的
About to happen; looming, often used for something bad or significant.

Residents were urged to evacuate as the impending hurricane drew closer to the coast.

Im-pend:Im=进入,pend=悬挂(如pendulum钟摆)。像钟摆一样悬在头顶,马上就要掉下来了。

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transatlantic
adjective /ˌtrænzætˈlæntɪk/
跨大西洋的
Relating to the Atlantic Ocean, especially the area between North America and Europe.

The new trade agreement aims to strengthen transatlantic economic ties between the US and the EU.

Trans (跨越) + Atlantic (大西洋):横跨大西洋。就像坐飞机从美国去英国,跨越的是大洋。

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ceremony
noun /səˈriːmoʊni/
典礼;仪式
A formal event performed on a special occasion, often with set traditions.

The Olympic medal ceremony was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world.

Ce-remo-ny:Ce(庆祝)+ro(人)+my(我)。我被人庆祝,参加的是正式仪式。

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accessories
noun /əkˈsɛsəriz/
配饰;附件;从属物
Items added to something to enhance it, complement it, or make it more useful.

The luxury brand expanded its lineup of leather accessories to appeal to younger consumers.

Ac-cess-o-ries:Access(进入)+ sory(故事)。进了包里的故事小物件,都是配饰。

5 / 16 📖 学术读写
phenomenon
noun /fəˈnɑmɪnən/
现象;杰出人物
A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question.

Climate change is no longer just a theory; it is a visible phenomenon affecting coastlines worldwide.

Pheno(显示)+ men(像...一样)+ on(存在)。显示出来的存在,即现象。

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nuptials
noun /ˈnʌpʃəlz/
婚礼;婚姻
Marriage or wedding ceremonies; often used in formal or journalistic contexts.

Security was heightened around the city as the royal nuptials approached.

Nuptials:听起来像 'No pants'。婚礼上可能紧张到想脱裤子?No, 是正式场合。联想:N-up-tials,向上(up)进入婚姻殿堂。

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incumbent
noun /ɪŋˈkʌm.bənt/
现任者(尤指官员)
The person who currently holds a job or position, especially in politics.

The incumbent mayor faced a tough re-election campaign against a charismatic newcomer.

In-cum-bent: 坐在(In)一堆(cum)毯子(bent)上的老板,他就是现任者!

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heist
noun /hiːst/
抢劫;偷窃(尤指精心策划的大案)
A planned theft, typically of a large amount of money or valuable items, often involving a team.

Police arrested three suspects following a brazen jewelry heist that occurred downtown last night.

Heist: 谐音“嗨死他”,抢得开心,把保安嗨死了(夸张记忆),指大胆的抢劫!

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radar
noun /ˈreɪdɑːr/
雷达;监视系统;洞察力
A system using radio waves to detect the location and speed of objects, or metaphorically, the ability to notice things quickly.

The newly installed radar system can detect low-flying drones from hundreds of miles away.

Radar:瑞(ruì)士的“达”(dá)人用雷达发现目标,谐音“瑞达”雷达。

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targeting
noun/verb /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪŋ/
瞄准;针对;定向投放
The act of aiming at a specific person, group, or goal. In news, it often refers to military strikes, advertising strategies, or political campaigning.

Critics argue that the algorithm is responsible for targeting vulnerable teenagers with harmful content.

Target:泰(tài)哥在“特”(tè)别“的”(di)地方射箭(target),所以是“泰特的射箭”-> targeting 瞄准。

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waiting
noun /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
等待(期);观望状态
The period or state of staying in place until something happens; often implies uncertainty or passive observation.

The international community is in a state of anxious waiting, watching for diplomatic signals from the capital.

Wait(等)+ ing(正在进行):正在干等,心里发慌。

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pro-West
adjective /ˌproʊ ˈwɛst/
亲西方的;支持西方阵营的
Supporting the political, economic, or military interests of Western countries (typically the US, UK, and EU).

The newly elected government declared its pro-Western stance, signaling a shift away from traditional alliances.

Pro(支持)+ West(西方):站在西方那一边。

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response
noun /rɪˈspɑːns/
反应;响应;答复
A reply or reaction to a question, statement, event, or action; the way something behaves when acted upon.

The administration's swift response to the crisis was widely praised by media outlets.

Re(再)+ sponse(说):再说一次,就是回应。

14 / 16 📖 学术读写
urges
verb /ɜːrdʒɪz/
强烈建议;力劝;催促
To strongly advise or demand that someone do something.

Health officials urge residents to stay indoors during the peak of the smog alert.

Urge 听起来像 “饿死” (er-si) -> 饿得发慌,用力催促 (urge) 去吃饭。

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indoor
adjective /ˈɪndɔːr/
室内的;户内的
Happening, existing, or done inside a building, not outside.

Due to poor air quality, schools moved all athletic activities to indoor facilities.

In (在...里面) + door (门) -> 在门里面的,就是室内的。

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public
noun/adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/
公众;公共的
The people living in a particular country or area, regarded as a whole; accessible to everyone.

The mayor addressed the public regarding the new safety regulations.

Pub (酒吧) + lic (小) -> 酒吧是给大家(公众)去的地方,不是私人的。

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1 impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/
即将来临的;迫在眉睫的
Residents were urged to evacuate as the impending hurricane drew closer to the coast.
2 transatlantic /ˌtrænzætˈlæntɪk/
跨大西洋的
The new trade agreement aims to strengthen transatlantic economic ties between the US and the EU.
3 ceremony /səˈriːmoʊni/
典礼;仪式
The Olympic medal ceremony was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world.
4 accessories /əkˈsɛsəriz/
配饰;附件;从属物
The luxury brand expanded its lineup of leather accessories to appeal to younger consumers.
5 phenomenon /fəˈnɑmɪnən/
现象;杰出人物
Climate change is no longer just a theory; it is a visible phenomenon affecting coastlines worldwide.
6 nuptials /ˈnʌpʃəlz/
婚礼;婚姻
Security was heightened around the city as the royal nuptials approached.
7 incumbent /ɪŋˈkʌm.bənt/
现任者(尤指官员)
The incumbent mayor faced a tough re-election campaign against a charismatic newcomer.
8 heist /hiːst/
抢劫;偷窃(尤指精心策划的大案)
Police arrested three suspects following a brazen jewelry heist that occurred downtown last night.
9 radar /ˈreɪdɑːr/
雷达;监视系统;洞察力
The newly installed radar system can detect low-flying drones from hundreds of miles away.
10 targeting /ˈtɑːrɡɪtɪŋ/
瞄准;针对;定向投放
Critics argue that the algorithm is responsible for targeting vulnerable teenagers with harmful content.
11 waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
等待(期);观望状态
The international community is in a state of anxious waiting, watching for diplomatic signals from the capital.
12 pro-West /ˌproʊ ˈwɛst/
亲西方的;支持西方阵营的
The newly elected government declared its pro-Western stance, signaling a shift away from traditional alliances.
13 response /rɪˈspɑːns/
反应;响应;答复
The administration's swift response to the crisis was widely praised by media outlets.
14 urges /ɜːrdʒɪz/
强烈建议;力劝;催促
Health officials urge residents to stay indoors during the peak of the smog alert.
15 indoor /ˈɪndɔːr/
室内的;户内的
Due to poor air quality, schools moved all athletic activities to indoor facilities.
16 public /ˈpʌblɪk/
公众;公共的
The mayor addressed the public regarding the new safety regulations.
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