The detective relied on a confidential informant to infiltrate the criminal organization.
In-form-ant:In(里面)+ form(表格)+ ant(蚂蚁)。蚂蚁把里面的表格信息传出去。
The committee unreservedly endorsed the new safety protocols after the incident.
Un- (不) + reserved (保留) + ly → 毫不保留地,就是“全投了”!
The speed of the market's recovery surprised many economists.
Speed 像闪电 ⚡,快到看不清!
The company owed $50 million in back taxes to the state government.
Owed 听起来像 '欧德',欠了老外的钱,心里 '欧德' (难过) 啊!
The company reported a sizeable profit increase in the third quarter.
Size-able:能装下很大(size)的东西,所以是“相当大的”。
There is no longer any question about the scientist's integrity after the investigation.
Question:当大家齐声问“Question?”时,代表对某事产生了“质疑”和“争议”。
The senator maintained a firm stance on the issue of tax reform.
Stand-ance:Stand(站立)的姿态,引申为在争论中“站稳脚跟”,即“立场”。
The vehicle rammed through the security gate before police could block the road.
Ram(公羊):公羊用头猛撞,所以是“猛撞”。
The community gathered in the square for evening prayers following the tragic event.
Pray(动词祈祷) + ers(人/物复数):祈祷的话语或行为。
Police dispersed the crowds after the unexpected announcement sparked unrest.
Crow-ds:Crow(乌鸦)+ ds(大家)= 一大群乌鸦聚在一起,就像人群。
The displaced families were housed in a tented encampment near the border.
Ten-t-ed:Ten(十)个人搭了一个Tent(帐篷),所以是tented。
The construction site was closed due to safety violations found by inspectors.
Site:发音同'sight'(视力),但拼写中有'i'像'Internet'(互联网),所以是网站/地点。