1.independent a.獨立的;自主的;獨自的
The former colonial possessions are now independent states.
以前的許多殖民地現已成為獨立的國家。
2.effect n.效應;結果
The aspirins soon took effect.
服下的阿司匹林藥片很快見效了。
3.slump n.暴跌;低潮狀態
Sales have slumped in the last month.
上月銷售量驟降。
4.spectacular a.壯觀的;令人驚嘆的
We watched a spectacular sunset at the beach.
我們在海邊欣賞了非常壯觀的日落。
5.failure n.失敗;失敗者;不及格
I shall have another chance in the event of failure.
如果失敗,我還有另一個機會。