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overshot

verb (past tense) /ˌoʊvərˈʃʊt/

超过；超出（目标/预期）

To go beyond a desired or expected limit, target, or amount.

The central bank's interest rate hike overshot the target, causing market volatility.

Over（超过）+ shoot（射击）：箭射过头了 -> 超出预期。

2 / 3 📖 学术读写

reprise

noun /rɪˈpriːz/

重现；重演；（歌曲/演出的）重复段

A repetition or revival of a previous event, performance, or situation.

The sequel was criticized for being a mere reprise of the original film's plot.

Re（再）+ prise（抓/拿，来自prise=prize）：再次抓住同一个机会/情节 -> 重演。

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irregularities

noun /ˌɪrɪˈɡjʊlərɪtiz/

不规则之处；舞弊行为；不合规事项

Deviations from the normal or expected pattern, often implying rule-breaking or errors in a formal process.

Federal investigators uncovered several irregularities in the county’s election voting records, prompting a full audit.

Ir-regu-lar-i-ties：Ir(不)+regu(规则)+lar(大)+ities。规则不整齐，就是“舞弊/异常”。想象一个歪歪扭扭的表格，里面藏着猫腻。

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1 overshot /ˌoʊvərˈʃʊt/

超过；超出（目标/预期）

The central bank's interest rate hike overshot the target, causing market volatility.

2 reprise /rɪˈpriːz/

重现；重演；（歌曲/演出的）重复段

The sequel was criticized for being a mere reprise of the original film's plot.

3 irregularities /ˌɪrɪˈɡjʊlərɪtiz/

不规则之处；舞弊行为；不合规事项

Federal investigators uncovered several irregularities in the county’s election voting records, prompting a full audit.