The two nations signed a bilateral trade agreement to reduce tariffs on imported goods.
Bi（两个）+ lateral（边）：两边都有人，所以是“双边的”。
The diplomat’s smile appeared forced as tensions between the two countries escalated.
Force（力量/强迫）+ ed：被力量推着走，所以是“被迫的”或“勉强的”。
The company reported a running total of losses exceeding $5 million this quarter.
Run（跑）+ ing：一直跑不停，所以是“连续的”或“正在进行的”。
The report highlighted the issue of forced labor in the global supply chain.
Force（力量）+ ing：正在施加力量，所以是“强迫”或“推动”。
Small businesses are struggling to manage the increased regulatory load imposed by new state laws.
Load 听起来像“老得”不动了——因为背负了太重的**负荷**，老得不动了。
The study suggests that a larger share of urban populations is adopting remote work habits.
Larger 中的 'ar' 像张开的手臂，表示**更大**的胸怀或尺寸。
The diplomatic summit was held in a location surrounded by high security checkpoints.
Sur- (在上/覆盖) + round (圆/圈) = 被圈在上面 = **包围**。想象一圈人把你围住。
The global supply chain continues to face disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
Globe (地球) + al (形容词后缀) = 全球的。想象地球仪上所有地方都连在一起。
The company intends to launch its new product line next quarter.
In (进入) + tend (伸展) = 意图。心里伸向某个目标，就是打算做某事。注意第三人称单数加s。
The wildfire is reaching toward the northern border of the county, prompting evacuations.
Reaching：伸手去抓，够得着就是 reach。想象伸手够苹果。
Government spending on infrastructure has increased by 15% this fiscal year.
Spending：S-pend-ing，像钱在 'spend' (花费) 里流走。注意名词形式常作 expenditure。
Health experts advise wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces during flu season.
Ex-perts：Ex (前) + pert (尝试/尝试过) -> 尝试过很多次的人 -> 专家。
The city council voted unanimously to approve the new zoning regulations for downtown development.
Council 像 '考死'，开会讨论考试制度，需要委员会（council）来决定。
The negotiations with the union proved trying for both management and workers alike.
Trying 发音像 '拽硬'，事情拽都拽不动，很硬，很让人头疼（令人恼火的）。
The shortstop’s quick throws to first base prevented several runs from scoring.
Throw (扔) + s (复数) = 扔出去的东西。想象一个棒球手用力‘扔’出球，动作迅猛。
The ceasefire was intended to bring an end to the months-long conflict in the region.
End (结尾) 就像书的最后一页。想象合上一本书，故事‘结束’了。
The startup has announced a series of layoffs as part of a restructuring effort.
Se-ri-es (塞-里-死)：东西塞在里面，连成一串，死循环。想象一列火车车厢‘连在一起’。