The tech giant faces potential liability for data breaches affecting millions of users.
Li-ability: Li(利)+ ability(能力)-> 有能力承担利益背后的风险 -> 法律责任/债务。或者联想 'Lie' (撒谎) 导致 Liability (责任)。
The peace talks have been in limbo for months, with no clear resolution in sight.
Limbo: 听起来像 'Limber' (灵活的) 的反义 -> 不灵活 -> 被困住 -> 处于僵局/未知状态。
The quarterback threw the ball home to the receiver in the end zone.
Home不仅是家,更是“靶心”。投篮时,球要进Home(篮筐/目标),所以是“准确地”。
The party celebrated a narrow win in the midterm elections.
Win谐音“万”,赢了比赛,万事大吉。
The naval blockade effectively cut off supply lines to the coastal region.
Navel是肚脐,Naval是海军。肚脐在水上(船里)就想到海军!
The government announced the closure of the overseas military base due to budget cuts.
Base像金字塔的底部(Base),稳固的基地(Base)才能支撑上面的建筑。