The report highlights how invasive species act as predators in ecosystems where they have no natural defenses.
Pre-da-tor：Pre(提前)+da(打)+tor(人)。提前打人抢食的“掠夺者”。
The healthcare system appears overstretched as hospital wait times reach record highs.
Over(过度) + stretched(拉伸)。橡皮筋拉得太长，快要断了——“不堪重负”。
The mayor is juggling competing demands from labor unions and business owners during the budget crisis.
Jug(壶) + gling(铃)。手里拿着壶还要摇铃铛——手忙脚乱地“同时应付”。
Doctors confirmed that the growth was benign, meaning it was not cancerous.
Bi-nign：比（bi）命轻，所以是“良性”的，不致命。
Early detection of the tumour significantly improved the patient's prognosis.
Tumour：听起来像“土摸”，地里摸到一个硬块，是肿瘤。
The new library initiative aims to provide reading companions for elderly residents living alone.
Com-pan-ions：Com(共同)+pan(盘子/朋友)+ions，一起吃饭的人，就是同伴。
The exact cause of the data breach remains unclear as investigators continue their inquiry.
Un-clear：Un(不)+clear(清晰)，不清晰，就是不清楚。
The rescue team was praised for their swift response to the natural disaster.
Praise (赞美) + d (过去式)。想象一个人举着奖杯，上面刻着 'PRaised'，因为做得好！
The report accused the company of misrepresenting the safety data of its new product.
Mis (错误) + represent (表现)。错误地表现，就是歪曲事实。想象一个演员戴上面具，错误地扮演角色。
The frontbench responded sharply to the Prime Minister's latest policy announcement.
Front（前面）+ Bench（长椅）。议会里大佬们坐的前排长椅，就是“核心领导层”。
Archaeologists uncovered a medieval cemetery during the construction of the new highway.
Ceme（类似 ‘睡’ 的音）+ try（努力）+ ma（妈）+ ly。妈妈努力睡在墓地旁，因为那里安静。-> 墓地。