The report highlighted the indispensability of supply chains in maintaining global economic stability.
In(进入) + dis(不) + pen(花费) + sibility(性质) -> 不花钱也进不去 -> 必须花钱 -> 不可或缺。
Analysts predict a resurgence in renewable energy investments as fossil fuel prices fluctuate.
Re(再次) + surge(汹涌/激增) -> 再次涌起 -> 复兴。
The breakthrough was the result of close collaboration between rival pharmaceutical companies.
Col(共同) + labor(劳动) + ation -> 共同劳动 -> 合作。
The debate exposed the fragile egos of several senior politicians who struggled to accept criticism.
Ego 谐音“易高”,容易把自己看得太高,就是自大(ego)。
The former president received a standing ovation from admirers as he exited the convention hall.
Ad-mire (admire 的复数),admire 是“钦佩”,所以 admirers 就是“钦佩你的人”。
Critics described the prison's lack of sanitation as having medieval conditions.
Med-i-e-val:中间 (Middle) 的 (i) 鹅 (e) 在 (v) 山谷 (al) 里。中世纪的故事常发生在山谷城堡里。
The CEO was groomed for leadership from a young age, rotating through every department in the company.
Groom 原意是给马梳毛 (grooming),引申为“精心打理”。如果是人,就是“精心培养”或“(不良地)诱骗培养”。
The party's shift toward hard-right policies alienated several moderate voters during the primary season.
Hard(硬)+ Right(右):立场像石头一样硬,向右倾斜,形容政治立场极其保守强硬。
The investigation revealed that state officials had been keeping secrets about the data breach for months.
Se-crets:‘撕’开‘刻’意的伪装,把藏起来的东西暴露出来。
The company laid off 500 employees as part of a restructuring effort, sparking protests outside the headquarters.
Laid( laid ):想象工人‘ laid ’(铺设)管道,动作是向下放东西,不是撒谎(lie/lied)。
During the press conference, the senator delivered a fiery tirade against the proposed budget cuts.
Ti-rade:‘踢’(Ti)着‘砸’(rade)东西,一边发泄一边骂,形容愤怒的长篇大论。
The central government has devolved more power to the local province to manage the crisis.
Province (省):Pro (专业) + vince (征服) -> 专家管辖的区域,即“省”。
The administration is exploring new diplomatic approaches to resolve the trade dispute.
Approaches:Ap (去) + proach (接近) -> 去接近,就是“靠近”或“采取方法”。
The small fishing vessel capsizes during the sudden storm, leaving three sailors stranded.
Capsizes:Cap (帽子) + size (大小) -> 帽子掉进水里翻了个儿,船也“翻覆”了。
The draft of the new policy is still rough and requires significant editing.
Rough (粗糙/rough):R (人) + o (圆) + ugh (呜) -> 走在圆石路上,人发出“呜”的痛呼,因为路很“粗糙”。
Tensions in the South China Sea remain a focal point for international diplomacy.
Sea(海)+ s(复数符号)= 许多片海域。
The island nation of Maldives faces existential threats from rising sea levels.
Is(是)+ land(土地)= 是那块被水包围的土地。
The southern region experienced its coldest winter in decades.
Sou(搜)+ th(找)= 往南搜找方向。
Eastern European nations are strengthening ties with NATO amidst regional instability.
E(易)+ ast(看)+ ern(人)= 东部的人容易看到日出。