The administration released a blueprint for infrastructure reform that outlines tax incentives and funding priorities.
Blue(蓝) + Print(印刷) = 以前工程图纸是蓝色的,所以是“蓝图/计划”。
The AI model's ability to solve complex protein folding problems is widely regarded as a technological genius.
Ge(哥) + niu(牛) + us(我们) -> 哥很牛,是我们眼中的天才。
The leaked documents lay bare the extent of corruption within the local government.
Lay(放置) + bare(赤裸的) -> 把东西放在赤裸裸的状态,就是“揭露真相”。
A housing fever has gripped the city, with buyers offering millions over asking price.
Fever(发烧)时身体滚烫,比喻对某事热情似火,热度极高。
The challenger secured a second-round knockout, ending the match in under five minutes.
Knock(击打)+ Out(出来/倒下)= 被打晕倒下。引申为“令人惊艳到倒地的”事物。
The incumbent faces a formidable opponent in the upcoming primary election.
Form(形式/外表)+ idable(可...的)。外表看起来很有气势,让人不敢小觑。
The new policy aims to make healthcare more accessible to low-income families.
Ac-(去)+ cess(走)+ ible(能...的)。能走进去的 = 可进入的/容易得到的。
The heat became unbearable as temperatures soared past 100 degrees in the city.
Un-bear-able: 连熊都背不动(承受不了)的重担,所以是“难以忍受的”。
The company maintains that its safety protocols are sufficient to protect workers.
Main(主要)+ tain(握/拿)+ s:紧紧抓住主要东西不放手,就是维持。
The factory is operating at full capacity to meet the surge in holiday demand.
Cap(帽子/顶端)+ acity(名词后缀):能装进帽子里的量?不,是容器能装到的极限。联想 Cup(杯子)+ city(城市):这个城市像杯子一样大,容量巨大。
Experts warn that the pandemic has exacerbated mental health issues among teenagers.
Men-tal:Men(男人)也怕 Tal(talent,才华)受挫,影响 Mental(心理)。
The new legislation aims to reduce the cost of healthcare for low-income families.
Health(健康)+Care(照顾)= Healthcare(医疗保健)。就像给身体请个私人管家。
Rising inflation has caused widespread anxiety among consumers about the cost of living.
An(安)xi(希)ety(爱):不安(An)心(xi)里爱(ety)担心,所以很焦虑。