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spike

/ˈspaɪk/ American
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  • n. 长钉
  • n. 骤增
  • v. 钉住, 刺穿
  • v. 阻止
Definition
  • n. a long sharp point or nail
  • n. a sudden sharp increase
  • v. to fasten or pierce with a sharp point
  • v. to block or stop something
Example
There was a sudden spike in electricity prices last winter.
去年冬天电价突然飙升。
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