spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Englisch
~ 4000
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Verwendungsmuster:
a [adjective] spectacle
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Synonyme
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonyme
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Wortverbindungen
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Themen
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Nomen
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Verwendungsmuster:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Synonyme
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonyme
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Wortverbindungen
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Themen
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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.
Nomen
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Synonyme
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonyme
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Wortverbindungen
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Themen
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Grammatik
Grundform
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Silben & Betonung
spec - tacle (2 Silben)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Wortfamilie
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
Ausdrücke
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.
Beispiele
- 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.