Union representatives are negotiating a new contract that includes higher wages and better healthcare benefits.
Ni-gou-si-ying：你狗死硬，必须谈拢才能活。(Negotiating requires flexibility, not being stubborn like a dead dog.)
After the recession, several municipalities are renegotiating their debt obligations to avoid bankruptcy.
Re-ne-gou-si：再(Re)跟狗说(NE-gou-si)一次，因为第一次没谈成。(Re-talking to the dog again because the first attempt failed.)
Congress is proposing a major overhaul of the healthcare system to reduce costs and expand coverage.
O-ver-hall：哦(Oh)，整个(Hall)都要翻修！(Oh, the whole hall needs renovation!) -> 全面翻修。
The tech giant announced it will downsize its workforce by 10% to cut operating costs.
Down-size：向下(Down)缩小(Size)。(Shrinking downwards.) 像气球放气一样变小。
Investigative reporters uncovered hidden fees in the contract.
Hi (嗨) + den (洞穴) = 在洞穴里打招呼，声音是隐藏的。
Critics argue that the current immigration system is broken and requires comprehensive reform.
Break 的过去分词。想象一个破碎的镜子，照出的现实是“失效的”或“破碎的”。
The refugees endured harsh winter conditions while awaiting resettlement in the north.
In-Dure: 在里面“耐用”。能扛得住痛苦，就是“忍受”。
Investors were harassed by a swarm of protesters demanding divestment from the company.
Ha-Ra-St: 像被“哈喇”味（坏掉的味道）包围，让人想逃，被“骚扰”。