spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Inggris
~ 4000
Makna
0 makna
Kata benda
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Pola penggunaan:
a [adjective] spectacle
Kesalahan umum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Sinonim
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonim
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Kolokasi
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Tema
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Kata benda
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Pola penggunaan:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Sinonim
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonim
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Kolokasi
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Tema
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- 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.
Kata benda
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Kesalahan umum:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Sinonim
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonim
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Kolokasi
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Tema
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh untuk pembelajar
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Tata bahasa
Bentuk kamus
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Suku kata & tekanan
spec - tacle (2 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Kata terkait
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
Ungkapan
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.
Contoh
- 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.