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2. spectacular adj. 壮观的, 雄伟的, 引人入胜的
例句：The ceremonial opening of the exhibition was very spectacular.
展览会的开幕式非常壮观。

3. usher vt. 迎接
例句：The Viennese ushered in the New Year with a concert of music by Strauss.
维也纳人举行施特劳斯音乐会迎来了新年。

4. sparkle n. 光亮; 活力; 闪光，烟花，花火
例句：There was a sudden sparkle as her diamond ring caught the light.
当她的钻石戒指遇到光时, 有阵突然的闪耀。

5. plague vt. 使受灾祸
例句：Famine has plagued these countries for years.
这些国家遭受饥荒多年。

6. spiral vi.盘旋上升(或下降)；(物价等)不断急剧地上升(或下降)
例句：Prices are still spiraling.
物价仍在急剧上涨。

7. grace vt. 修饰或装扮，为增色，为锦上添花
例句：Fine paintings graced the walls of the room.
这些精美的绘画使四壁生辉。

8. prosperous adj. 成功的, 繁荣的, 兴旺的
例句：After their misfortunes the family slowly became prosperous.
灾难过后, 他们家又慢慢地兴盛起来。

9. surge vi. 猛冲;激增
例句：Prices kept surging.
价格不断猛涨。

10. tide n. 潮流, 趋势
例句：The tide of the battle turned against us.
战况变得对我们不利。