The report detailed a litany of security breaches that compromised user data.
Lit-any:LIT(火)+ any(任何)。任何事都能点燃,导致一连串灾难。
The fugitive was captured in a safe house in Eastern Europe after a two-year manhunt.
Fu-gi-tive:Fu(富)+ gi(去)+ tive(听)。富人逃跑,去听风声。
The tech giant announced layoffs today, offering six months of severance to affected workers.
Sever-ance:Sever(切断)+ ance。切断工作关系,拿钱走人。
The city struggles to provide housing for the influx of new residents moving in for tech jobs.
In (进入) + flux (流动) = 像水流一样大量涌入。
Scientists warn that dwindling supplies of fresh water could lead to regional conflicts.
Dwindle 听起来像 “Dwind-dwind”(慢慢变小),像气球漏气一样慢慢缩小。
For many remote workers, gardening and online gaming have become essential diversions during lockdowns.
Di (分开) + vers (转) + ion (名词) = 把注意力从正事上转开,去做别的事(消遣或转移)。
The electric vehicle completed its maiden voyage across the Atlantic without refueling.
Maiden (少女) 通常指第一次经历世事的女孩 -> 引申为“第一次的”。记住 “Maiden flight” (首飞)。
Political agitation grew across the capital as protesters demanded immediate reform of the electoral system.
Ag-i-ta-tion:Ag(加强)+ it(它)+ ation(名词后缀)→ 不停地搅动它,心里烦躁不安。