核心词组与同义替换（优先记）
have an edge
拥有优势（edge = advantage）
in the spotlight
处于媒体和公众的注意中心（attention）
section / department
部分 / 部门
barrel / bucket / pail
桶
hurdle / obstacle / setback / difficulty
障碍，难关
fridge / refrigerator
冰箱
lift / elevator
电梯
handle a problem
处理问题（如：Can you handle it?）
📘 今日词汇表（易错音标加注）
strand /strænd/
n 一缕 / 一股
v 滞留搁浅（常考被动：be stranded）
portfolio /pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/ ⚠️注意发音
n 文件夹；作品集；投资组合
paperback /ˈpeɪpəbæk/
n 平装书
pamphlet /ˈpæmflɪt/ ⚠️易读错
n 小册子
memorandum /ˌmeməˈrændəm/ ⚠️易读错，重音在ran
n 备忘录
stationery /ˈsteɪʃənri/
n 文具
shear /ʃɪə(r)/
v 剪毛
edge /edʒ/
n 边缘；优势 (= advantage)
rim /rɪm/
n 边，边缘（常指圆形物体的边缘）
section /ˈsekʃn/
n 部分 (= part)；部门 (= department)
badge /bædʒ/
n 徽章
handle /ˈhændl/
v 处理；应对
shutter /ˈʃʌtə(r)/
n 百叶窗；快门
pane /peɪn/
n 一块窗格玻璃（如：a window pane）
obscure /əbˈskjʊə(r)/ ⚠️注意发音
adj 费解难懂的；无名的
n opacity /əʊˈpæsəti/ 不透明
barrel /ˈbærəl/
n 桶 (= bucket = pail)
spotlight /ˈspɒtlaɪt/
n 聚光灯；公众注意的中心
flashlight /ˈflæʃlaɪt/
n 手电筒
vacuum /ˈvækjuəm/ ⚠️易读错，重音在首音节，cu发音较轻
n 真空；空虚
hurdle /ˈhɜːdl/
n 障碍；难关 (= obstacle = setback = difficulty)
pedal /ˈpedl/
n 踏板
stool /stuːl/
n 凳子（通常指无靠背的）
dredge /dredʒ/ ⚠️易读错
v 打捞 / 捞取
mill /mɪl/
n 磨坊
v 碾碎
📘 今日背诵短文（强化词搭版🔥）
When a company steps into the spotlight, it often faces a major hurdle or setback in the market. To gain an edge over competitors, the marketing department must carefully handle every detail, from designing an impressive portfolio to publishing an informative pamphlet.
Even small daily items in the office matter. For instance, the company provides essential stationery, a small fridge for snacks, and clearly written memorandums pinned on the notice board. Sometimes, employees feel they are working in a vacuum, dealing with obscure tasks like checking a broken window pane or fixing the shutter. However, by overcoming these daily difficulties, every section of the team can make great strides. Just as a mill constantly grinds grains, daily persistence turns ordinary efforts into remarkable success.