多选题
After winning the lottery, John bought sports cars, built a mansion, and wore designer suit; however, by thus ______ his ______, he alienated his friends.
【正确答案】
B、E
【答案解析】[解析] ●by说明两个空格分别是对之前的动作与事物的总结，与he alienated his friends同义重复。
●endure忍受，flaunt炫耀，calculate计算；hardship困难/苦涩，prosperity富有，image象征/幻象。答案选BE。