spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
英語
~ 4000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
用法パターン：
a [adjective] spectacle
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
類義語
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
対義語
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
コロケーション
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
テーマ
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
名詞
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
用法パターン：
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
類義語
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
対義語
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
コロケーション
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
テーマ
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
類義語
glasses (The most common everyday term)
対義語
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
コロケーション
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
テーマ
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
文法
辞書形
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
音節・強勢
spec - tacle （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
活用形
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
関連語
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
表現
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.
例文
- 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.