Resources were diverted to help deprived communities in the aftermath of the hurricane.
De（向下）-priv（私有财产）-ed：被剥夺了私有财产，所以变得贫困、匮乏。
Authorities evacuated thousands of residents from the coastal region ahead of the hurricane.
E-va-cu-ated：想象“拔”（va）出“窟”（cu）窿，赶紧撤离！
The government declared martial law to suppress the separatist movement in the northern province.
Sep-a-ra-tist：Sep (分开) + ara (阿拉伯语中的土地/领域) + ist (人)，想把土地分开的人！
The city council approved the design for the new civil rights memorial downtown.
Me-mo-rial：每(memo)个回忆(ial)都值得被铭记，所以建个纪念碑。
The traffic accident caused significant delays on the interstate for several hours.
Ac-ci-dent：阿(a)西(ci)的(de)灯(dent)坏了，是个意外。
Diplomats are negotiating a new treaty to limit nuclear weapons proliferation.
Nu-clear：努(nu)力(l)清除(clear)原子能隐患。
The police officer intervened immediately to stop the altercation.
Of-fi-cer：欧(of)非(fi)洲(cer)的官员。
The President announced new sanctions against the country following the border incident.
Pre（提前）+ sid（坐）+ ent（人）→ 提前就坐的人 → 坐在最前面的人 → 总统/主席
Critics praised the biopic for its nuanced portrayal of the musician’s early struggles.
Bio（生命/传记）+ pic（picture/图片）→ 讲一个人真实生活的电影 → 传记电影