The suspect absconded from the courthouse just hours before his sentencing.
Ab(离开) + s(死) + cond(藏) -> 离开并藏起来，潜逃了！
Emergency services remained prepared for potential floods despite the dry forecast.
Pre-pared：Pre-是“提前”，-pared像“怕得”（怕得慌所以要提前准备）。提前怕得慌，所以做好了准备。
Researchers identified a genetic marker that significantly increases the risk of early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Ge-ne-tic：基因（Gene）像tic-tac-toe井字棋，刻在DNA里代代相传。
Housing prices have risen rapidly in major metropolitan areas over the past year.
Rap-id-ly：Rap（说唱）语速快，id（身份）变换快，ly（副词后缀）表示动作快。
The city council launched a new initiative to reduce carbon emissions by 2030.
In-i-ti-a-tive：In（进入）+ it（它）+ ative（形容词后缀）。主动进入去做某事，而不是等着别人安排。
Policymakers are debating how to adjust benefits for retirees as the cost of living continues to rise.
Re（重新）+ tire（疲劳）+ es：不再工作，重新休息的人。
The athlete was removed from the game due to a medical emergency on the field.
Med（药）+ ical（形容词后缀）：跟药和治病有关的。
Legislators are debating new regulations on the sale of firearms in urban areas.
Fire-arm：Fire(火) + arm(手臂)。古代用手臂发射火焰（火药）的武器，即枪。