spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Английски
~ 4000
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Модел на употреба:
a [adjective] spectacle
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Синоними
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Антоними
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Колокации
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Теми
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The fireworks display was a stunning spectacle.
- The opening ceremony was a spectacle of light and sound.
- Tourists gathered to witness the spectacle of the parade.
Примери за учащи
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Съществително
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Модел на употреба:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Синоними
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Антоними
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Колокации
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Теми
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- He made quite a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting at the host.
- The politician caused a spectacle when she stormed out of the interview.
- Please don’t make a spectacle in front of the guests.
Примери за учащи
- She made a spectacle at the party.
- He made a spectacle of himself when he fell.
- Don't make a spectacle in front of people.
Съществително
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Честа грешка:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Синоними
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Антоними
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Колокации
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Теми
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Примери
- He adjusted his spectacles before reading the letter.
- She bought new spectacles for reading small print.
- The old man peered over his spectacles at the children.
Примери за учащи
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Граматика
Речникова форма
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Срички и ударение
spec - tacle (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Семейство думи
Forms
spectacles
noun
Core family
spectacular
adjective B1
spectator
noun B1
Related words
spectacularly
adverb
spectate
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unspectacular
adjective
Advanced or less common
spectacled
adjective
Изрази
make a spectacle of oneself
1/mˈeɪk ə spˈɛktəkəl əv wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
Behave embarrassingly in public
To act in a way that makes people look at you and feel uncomfortable.
Примери
- He made a spectacle of himself by singing loudly on the train.
- She didn’t want to make a spectacle of herself at the wedding.