The opposition party is mobilising supporters for the upcoming protest against the new tax policy.
Mo-bi-li-sing：把散兵游勇（mob-ible）召集起来，形成战斗力！
The brazen theft occurred in broad daylight in the city center, shocking local residents.
Brazen：像黄铜（brass）一样厚脸皮，不怕羞！
Remote work has become prevalent in the tech industry following the pandemic.
Pre-valent：Pre（提前）+ valent（有力）→ 到处都很有力 → 到处都有 → 普遍
Employees developed creative workarounds to bypass the outdated software restrictions.
Work-around：走“工作”的“旁边”绕路，即变通之道。
Police reported a spike in burglaries across the metropolitan area last quarter.
Bur-glaries：Bur（埋）+ glar（光，glare）+ ies：把东西埋在地下，让光（glare）照不到，即偷偷摸摸的入室盗窃。
The new contemporary art galleries in the district have attracted millions of visitors since opening.
Gal-ler-ies：Gal (女孩) 去 L (Love, 艺术) 里看画，就是画廊。
The investigation revealed a web of involved financial transactions designed to obscure the source of funds.
In-vol-vd：往里卷，越卷越复杂，所以是“复杂的”；或者被卷进去，就是“牵涉在内的”。
Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea mollusc living near hydrothermal vents.
Mol-lusc：Mol（摩）+ lusc（露丝）。摩丝和露丝是软体动物，身体软绵绵的。
The senior officials met behind closed doors to discuss the pending legislation.
Se-ni-or：Se（赛）+ ni（你）+ or（或者）。比赛里你老了，就是senior（资深/高级）；或者你是高年级的。
Diplomats are struggling to contain the escalation of tensions in the region.
Con-tain：Con(共同) + tain(拿住)。大家一起拿住，不让它跑出来（遏制）。
Emergency services evacuated all passengers from the stalled subway car.
Pass-enger：Pass(经过) + eng(进入) + er(人)。经过并进入车辆的人（乘客）。