spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Angličtina
~ 4000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Vzorec užití:
a [adjective] spectacle
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Synonyma
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonyma
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Kolokace
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Témata
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Podstatné jméno
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Vzorec užití:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Synonyma
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonyma
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Kolokace
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Témata
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Častá chyba:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Synonyma
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonyma
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Kolokace
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Témata
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
spec - tacle (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Příbuzná slova
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
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.