Economists estimate that the recession will last no longer than six months.
一（Es）提（ti）马（ma）：一提马的数量，大家只能“估算”一下，因为马太多了。
Diplomatic ties between the two nations have strengthened following the trade agreement.
Tie (系/打结)：用绳子把两个东西紧紧系在一起，就是“联系”。
The hurricane was declared a major disaster, prompting federal aid for the region.
Dis-a-sas-ter：Dis (不) + aster (星星/星象) + er。星象不好，大祸临头。
International sanctions were imposed to pressure the regime to step down.
Re-gime：Re (重复) + gime (听似 'give')。政府不断给命令，强调统治的强制性。注意重音在第二个音节 /ʒiːm/。
The opposing fans were taunting the goalkeeper with chants about his previous mistakes.
Taunt (咒骂) + ing：听起来像“套你”，别人用言语“套”你，让你生气跳脚，就是嘲笑。
The data breach was caused by an oversight in the security protocol, not a malicious attack.
Over (在上面) + sight (视线)：盯着看是‘监管’；但如果你只盯着上面而忽略了下面，那就是‘疏忽’。一词两义，看语境。
Policymakers face the dilemma of balancing economic growth with environmental protection.
Di (二) + lemma (命题)：两个命题摆在你面前，选哪个都头疼，这就是两难困境。
The committee is currently selecting candidates for the national science fellowship.
Se-lect-ing：像筛子(Sieve)一样，把好的留(lect)下来，这就是挑选。
The university’s career center reported record high placements for graduates this spring.
Place-ments：Place是地方，-ments是复数。把人都安顿到合适的地方，就是安置/安置工作。
Manufacturers are struggling with persistent chip shortages that delay car production.
Short（短/少）+ age（年龄/状态）：东西变少了，不够用了，就是短缺。联想：Short change（找零钱给少了）也是缺。
The new policy aims to accelerate the deportation of individuals with serious criminal records.
De-（向下/离开）+ port（港口）：把你从港口赶走，让你离开这个国家的港口，就是驱逐出境。
The mayor faced a fierce backlash from residents after the sudden closure of the public library.
Back (向后) + lash (鞭打) = 像鞭子抽回来一样的强烈反对。
The government pledged to strictly enforce new safety regulations in factories.
En (进入) + force (力量) = 用力量进去 = 强制推行。
Diplomats followed strict protocol during the state visit to ensure no diplomatic incidents occurred.
Proto (原始) + col (书) = 最初写在书里的规矩 = 标准流程/礼仪。
Emergency officials opened a temporary shelter for displaced families after the hurricane.
Shelter：Shake (摇) + lter (类似letter，信)。地震时，摇动中收到信要找个地方躲起来（庇护）。
Stock markets recovered quickly from the morning's sharp decline.
Re-covered：Re (再次) + covered (覆盖)。伤口愈合，皮肤重新覆盖了伤口。
The peace talks remain ongoing despite the recent ceasefire breakdown.
On-going：On (在...上) + going (去)。一直在路上走着，没停，就是进行中的。