英语听力视频：英国伦敦婚庆展演绎婚礼上的时尚

　　As the economic gloom continues to hit the UK, brides are getting nostalgic for the romance of another era. Inspiration is coming from vintage frocks and the popular TV series Downton Abbey.

　　Romance is in the air at the UK Wedding Show. Soft twirls of organza and lace creations are the gowns set to entice¹ and entrance for 2013.

　　The Duchess of Cambridge’s royal wedding gown continues to inspire bridal designers. The Alexander McQueen dress designed by Sam Burton re-introduced lace stitching and English craftsmanship² to the wedding industry.

　　Bryony Toogood, Fashion Editor, said, "Kate Middleton’s dress obviously was absolutely stunning³ and had a massive, massive effect on what’s gone on since then."

　　Period dramas such as the British television show Downton Abbey, and the film The Great Gatsby have inspired a flurry of 1920s frocks.

　　Lace and vintage looks are also hot on the catwalk. And a vintage photography package can also add a classic twist to the big day. Cost is one of the big influences behind the nostalgic, handmade themes for weddings.

　　Katrina Baker⁴ said, "Basically we want to make it as cheap as possible, we’re homemaking a lot of the decorations, and my sister is an artist, and I draw so we’re planning to make a lot of the stuff to take the price down."

　　With over 110 companies in attendance, this show attracts thousands of visitors each year.

1 entice   

v.诱骗，引诱，怂恿

参考例句：

• Nothing will entice the children from television.没有任何东西能把孩子们从电视机前诱开。
• I don't see why the English should want to entice us away from our native land.我不明白，为什英国人要引诱我们离开自己的国土。

2 craftsmanship   

n.手艺

参考例句：

• The whole house is a monument to her craftsmanship. 那整座房子是她技艺的一座丰碑。
• We admired the superb craftsmanship of the furniture. 我们很欣赏这个家具的一流工艺。

3 stunning   

adj.极好的；使人晕倒的

参考例句：

• His plays are distinguished only by their stunning mediocrity.他的戏剧与众不同之处就是平凡得出奇。
• The finished effect was absolutely stunning.完工后的效果非常美。

4 baker   

n.面包师

参考例句：

• The baker bakes his bread in the bakery.面包师在面包房内烤面包。
• The baker frosted the cake with a mixture of sugar and whites of eggs.面包师在蛋糕上撒了一层白糖和蛋清的混合料。