Twenty miners are still trapped underground after the tunnel collapse.
Trap(陷阱) + ed(过去式/状态):掉进陷阱里出不来了。
The skydivers performed a synchronized routine, forming intricate patterns in the blue sky.
Sky(天) + diver(潜水员/跳水者):在天上的潜水员,即跳伞者。
The defending champions were eliminated after a stunning upset, while the underdogs advanced as the day's surprise knockouts.
Knock-out:把对手“击倒”,直接淘汰出局;或者美到让人“击倒”(惊艳)。
The administration faces scrutiny over how its policies will shape the country's environmental legacy for generations to come.
Leg-acy:Leg(腿)+ acy(状态)。双腿留下的脚印,就是过去传下来的东西。
Residents expressed profound relief as the floodwaters finally receded, sparing their homes from further damage.
Re-lief:Re(再次)+ lief(喜爱/舒适)。再次感到舒适,就是松了一口气(宽慰)或得到帮助。
Executives spent the week jetting between New York, London, and Singapore to finalize the merger agreements.
Jet-ting:Jet是喷气式飞机。加-ing表示正在“嗖嗖”地飞。
Thieves snatched the woman’s purse as she walked out of the bank.
Snatch 听起来像 'Snatch'(突然一扯),像闪电一样快!
While the main plot focused on the election, the subplots revealed the personal scandals of the candidates.
Sub(下面)+ Plot(情节):主线下面的次要情节,像树的枝丫。
The historic district is currently cluttering with construction cranes, obscuring the skyline.
Clut-ter-ing:Clutter(杂物)+ ing。想象家里堆满了杂物,乱糟糟的。
Despite the economic downturn, the city’s cultural vibes remain optimistic and resilient.
Vibe:谐音“歪布”。歪歪扭扭的布,给人一种独特的氛围感。
The presidential election has reignited debates about the political bloodline of the founding families.
Blood(血)+ Line(线)。连成一条线的血,就是血统。
The museum unveiled a commemorative exhibit marking the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
Com-mem-o-rative:Come (来) + mem (记忆) + orative (说话/展示) = 大家聚在一起展示记忆,这就是纪念的。