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