Several Russian oligarchs have had their assets frozen by Western sanctions in response to the invasion.
Oli (奥利奥) + garch (哥儿哥)：哥儿哥吃奥利奥，家里有权又有钱，是寡头。
Police arrested the ringleader of the protest group for inciting violence against property.
Ring (圆圈) + leader (领导者)：大家围成一圈，他是站在中间指挥的人，即主谋。
Rising interest rates have made it difficult for first-time buyers to secure a mortgage.
Mort (死) + gage (保证)：用房子做保证，如果还不起钱，房子就‘死’定（被银行收走）了。
Investors remain cautious as the prospect of interest rate hikes looms over the stock market.
Pro（向前）+ spect（看）= 向前看 = 对未来的前景展望。
The school district implemented a zero-tolerance policy on cyberbullying to protect student safety.
Zero（零）+ Tolerance（容忍）= 一点都不能忍 = 零容忍。
The new digital portal allows citizens to access government services online without visiting an office.
Port（港口/门）+ al（名词后缀）= 像港口一样的入口 = 门户。
A strong northerly wind is expected to drop temperatures significantly across the northern states.
North（北）+ erly（形容词后缀）= 北方的。注意发音 /ð/ 咬舌音。
The Department of Homeland Security has increased patrols along the southern border.
Home (家) + land (土地) = 祖国。听到这个词，想到的是国旗和归属感。
The startup is not yet profitable, but it is growing financially at a rapid pace.
Fi-nan-cially. 想象一个巨大的金币 (Fin) 在天上飞 (an) 下来，带来财富 (cially)。
The media tycoon announced his retirement after decades of dominating the industry.
Tai (台) + kun (君) = 台上的君主。形容在商业舞台上呼风唤雨的大佬。
He is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence.
Pro-minent: “普”（pro）通人里“明”（min）显站得最高、最“突出”的那一个。