spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 4000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a [adjective] spectacle
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Συνώνυμα
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Αντώνυμα
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Θέματα
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Συνώνυμα
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Αντώνυμα
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Θέματα
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Ουσιαστικό
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Συνώνυμα
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Αντώνυμα
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Θέματα
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
spec - tacle (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Οικογένεια λέξεων
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
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.