The undercover officer was tasked with stinging the corrupt officials into admitting their bribes.
Sting (蜜蜂) 蜇人很疼，新闻里常用它比喻“设局抓捕”或“让某人感到痛苦”。
After three consecutive wins, the quarterback finally regained his mojo on the field.
Mojo 听起来像魔法 (Magic)，指那种让人成功的“神秘气场”或“手感”。
Police were able to apprehend the suspect shortly after the robbery was reported.
Ap (向) + prehend (抓) → 向某人抓去 → 逮捕；或者“抓住”想法 → 理解。
Pandemonium broke out in the stadium when the final goal was scored.
Pan (所有) + demon (恶魔) → 所有恶魔都来了 → 地狱般的混乱。
Many investors remain sceptical about the startup's ability to sustain its rapid growth.
Sceptic（怀疑者）+ al：像个侦探一样拿着放大镜看问题，当然 sceptical（怀疑）啦！
The Supreme Court's decision in this case is widely regarded as a watershed moment for privacy rights.
Water（水）+ shed（棚子/分开）：水流分开的地方就是分水岭。引申为人生/历史的“分水岭”大事。
Prosecutors argued that the campaign was marked by systematic intimidation of minority voters.
In（进入）+ tim（timid 胆小的）+ ate（吃）+ ion：让人变得胆小如鼠（timid），就是 intimidation（恐吓）。
The infrastructure project faced delays after several subcontractors failed to meet the safety standards.
Sub（次/下）+ contract（合同）+ or（人）：签次级合同的人，即分包商。
The coast guard intercepted a flotilla of small vessels attempting to cross the Mediterranean illegally.
Flo（浮）+ til（小）+ la：浮在水面上的小船队。
Environmental activists staged a sit-in at the capital to demand stricter emissions regulations.
Active（积极的）+ ists（人）：积极行动的人就是活动家。