The CDC issued a recall for thousands of eggs after a link to salmonella infections was confirmed.
Sal-mon-el-la:听起来像“萨姆”(Sam)吃了不洁的虾(shrimp-like sound),肚子痛。
The new museum exhibit uses VR to create an immersive experience of ancient Rome.
Im-mer-sive:Im (进入) + mer (海洋) + sive -> 潜入海底,完全被水包围,无法自拔。
The senator delivered a vintage performance, mixing sharp wit with traditional rhetoric.
Vin (葡萄) + tage (标签)。好年份的葡萄酒,所以是“经典的、优质的”。
The candidate’s eloquent speech dazzled the audience and secured new donors.
Da (大) + zzle (嗡嗡声/闪光)。大大的闪光,让人睁不开眼,非常惊艳。
The government announced a nationwide referendum to decide on the new constitutional amendment.
Re-fer-en-dum:再(Re)发(fer)给(en)大家,最后(dum)定夺——全民公决。
Human rights organizations are urging the government to address the rising tide of femicides in the region.
Fe-mi-ci-des:Fe(非/女性) + mi(咪/命) + ci(刺) + des(死)——针对女性的致命刺杀。
The CEO maintained a steely demeanor during the hostile takeover negotiations.
Steely:像钢铁(Steel)一样坚硬、冰冷、不可动摇。
Several witnesses described the suspect as fleeing the scene in a dark sedan.
Wit-ness-es:Wit(机智/眼) + ness(状态) + es(复数)——用眼睛见证事情的人。
Health officials are monitoring a cluster of flu cases reported at several local schools.
Clus-ters: 像葡萄串一样 (cluster of grapes) 聚在一起的东西。想象一串葡萄,每一颗就是一个数据点,连在一起就是 cluster。
The new cybersecurity protocols require extensive training for all staff members.
Train是火车,火车跑得快靠的是定期“训练”维护。
The rapid melting of polar ice caps is a major indicator of global warming.
Melt(熔化):想象冰块遇到热咖啡,慢慢消失变水。
Her determination to complete the marathon, despite the injury, inspired many fans.
Deter-mine(决定)+ ation(名词后缀)= 决定了就要做到底,这就是决心。