Critics argue that the administration’s foreign policy is purely transactional, prioritizing short-term gains over long-standing alliances.
Trans-ac-tion-al: “跨”过“接”触去“做”生意——只讲交易。
The new smartphone has attracted tech devotees from around the world, despite its high price point.
De-vote-es: “得”到“投”入的爱——信徒。
The architect repurposed the old factory into a modern community center.
Re(再) + purpose(目的)：换个目的再用，就像旧衣新穿。
The political saga lasted for months before a final resolution was reached.
Saga 听起来像 '撒嘎'，像讲故事的人大声撒着谎，故事越来越离奇长。