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frayed

adjective /freɪd/

磨损的；濒临破裂的

Worn away at the edge or end; used metaphorically to describe relationships, nerves, or systems that are near breaking point.

Diplomatic relations between the two nations remain frayed after the recent trade dispute.

Frayed：听起来像“飞”（feiyi）-> 线头飞出来变旧了，引申为关系“崩盘/紧张”。

2 / 4 📖 学术读写

hampered

verb /ˈhæm.pəd/

妨碍；阻碍

To hinder or impede the progress or movement of someone or something.

The rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain and poor visibility.

Ham-pered：Ham（火腿）+ per（派）-> 吃火腿派时手被绑住动不了，被“妨碍”了。

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swarming

verb (present participle) /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/

蜂拥而至；成群结队地聚集

To move in large numbers, often in a crowded or chaotic way, like bees or insects.

Reporters swarmed the courthouse steps as the verdict was read.

Swarm 听起来像 '死窝'，想象一窝蜜蜂涌出来，人山人海，蜂拥而至！

4 / 4 📖 学术读写

retrial

noun /riːˈtraɪəl/

重新审判；复审

A second trial in the same case, usually because the first one was invalid or ended in a mistrial.

The judge ordered a retrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

Re- (再次) + trial (试验/审判)。第一次审判搞砸了，所以 '再来一次'！

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1 frayed /freɪd/

磨损的；濒临破裂的

Diplomatic relations between the two nations remain frayed after the recent trade dispute.

2 hampered /ˈhæm.pəd/

妨碍；阻碍

The rescue efforts were hampered by heavy rain and poor visibility.

3 swarming /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/

蜂拥而至；成群结队地聚集

Reporters swarmed the courthouse steps as the verdict was read.

4 retrial /riːˈtraɪəl/

重新审判；复审

The judge ordered a retrial after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.