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标题：Hotel prices in Europe surge before historic solar eclipse

正文：The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the once-in-a-generation event. Those watching the astronomical phenomenon from the UK were treated to a partial eclipse, which peaked shortly after 19:00 BST, when most saw more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon. But parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced the complete darkness and spectacle of a total eclipse.

知识点：witness v. /ˈwɪtnəs/

英文释义：to see something happen, especially an important event

中文释义：目睹，见证

文中意：指人们亲眼目睹了这次日食奇观

例句一：The past decade has witnessed a dramatic transformation in the retail industry. 过去十年见证了零售业的剧烈变革。

例句二：Residents witnessed the historic moment when the old bridge was demolished. 居民们目睹了旧桥被拆除的历史性时刻。

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