The judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt the construction of the new mall.
In-junc-tion:In(在...里面)+ junc(像junction十字路口)+ tion。在十字路口被警察拦住,发出“禁令”禁止通行。
The recent economic downturn underlines the need for stronger financial regulations.
Un-der-lines:Un(未)+ der(下面)+ lines(线)。在下面画线(underline),为了强调重点。
The government faced calls for a climbdown after the public backlash against the new tax policy.
Climb + down: 从高处(强硬立场)爬下来(妥协),形象地表示“退让”。