The family demanded independent autopsies to verify the official cause of death.
Auto(自己) + psy(精神/灵魂) + ies(复数)：灵魂离去后，自己进行的检查。
Television pundits debated the implications of the new tax policy for hours.
Pundit听起来像“胖迪茨”，想象一个胖乎乎的电视评论员在滔滔不绝地分析时事。
Critics accused the administration of gaslighting the public by dismissing evidence of the crisis.
Gas(煤气) + light(灯)：想象在昏暗的煤气灯下，有人故意把灯调暗再告诉你灯没变，让你怀疑自己的眼睛。
The senator’s incisive questioning forced the secretary to clarify the administration’s vague policy on climate change.
In-ci-sive：像手术刀（scalpel）一样精准切入问题核心，所以是“一针见血”。
The comedian’s witty remarks during the interview went viral, drawing praise for his quick thinking.
Wit（智慧）+ ty（形容词后缀）：有智慧的人说话才风趣，所以是“机智风趣”。
The room was decorated in muted tones of beige and gray, creating a calm but somber atmosphere.
Mute（沉默）+ ed：声音变小了，颜色变暗了，情绪被压制了，所以是“柔和/压抑”。
The central bank relaxes interest rates to stimulate economic growth.
Re-lax-es：Re（重新）+ lax（松弛的，拉丁语词根）+ es，重新变得松弛。
Protests erupted in the capital after the announcement of the new tax laws.
E-rupt-ed：E（向外）+ rupt（破裂，如break）+ ed，向外破裂——像火山喷发或争吵爆发。
The ambassador warned that any foreign power that meddled in the election would face severe diplomatic consequences.
Meddle：谐音“没得勒”。别人家的事，你非要凑热闹，结果“没得乐”（没好果子吃）。