spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Inglese
~ 4000
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Schema d'uso:
a [adjective] spectacle
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Sinonimi
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Contrari
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Collocazioni
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Temi
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Sostantivo
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Schema d'uso:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Errore comune:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Sinonimi
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Contrari
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Collocazioni
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Temi
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Errore comune:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Sinonimi
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Contrari
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Collocazioni
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Temi
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Grammatica
Forma base
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Sillabe e accento
spec - tacle (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
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.
Esempi
- 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.