spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
영어
~ 4000
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
사용 패턴：
a [adjective] spectacle
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
유의어
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
반의어
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
연어
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
주제
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
명사
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
사용 패턴：
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
유의어
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
반의어
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
연어
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
주제
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
유의어
glasses (The most common everyday term)
반의어
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
연어
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
주제
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
문법
기본형
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
음절 및 강세
spec - tacle （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
활용형
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
관련 단어
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
표현
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.
예문
- 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.