spike
Prononciation : [spaɪk]
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Contexte : « measurement »
(noun) a sharp increase in something, like numbers or amounts. It's often used when talking about sudden changes, like when lots of people get sick all at once.
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There was a spike in sales during the holiday season.
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There was no spike in the temperature; it stayed the same all week.
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Did you notice a spike in attendance at the event last year?
Contexte : « increase/decrease »
(verb) to suddenly increase or go up sharply. It’s like when you throw a ball up in the air, it quickly rises.
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The stock prices spiked after the company's good news.
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The prices did not spike during the summer; they remained quite low.
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What caused the prices to spike last month?
Contexte : « games »
(noun) a sharp, pointed piece of metal or other material. It is sometimes used in sports like volleyball or as a part of a shoe for better grip.
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She wore shoes with spikes to get better traction on the track.
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His shoes were flat and had no spikes, so he couldn’t run very fast.
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Do you think spikes help runners go faster?
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