spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Angol
~ 4000
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Főnév
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Használati minta:
a [adjective] spectacle
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Szinonimák
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonimák
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Szókapcsolatok
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Témák
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Főnév
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Használati minta:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Szinonimák
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonimák
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Szókapcsolatok
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Témák
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Főnév
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Szinonimák
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonimák
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Szókapcsolatok
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Témák
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
spec - tacle (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Szócsalád
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
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.