spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Anglų
~ 4000
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
Daiktavardis
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a [adjective] spectacle
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Sinonimai
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonimai
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Kolokacijos
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Temos
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Daiktavardis
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Vartosenos šablonas:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Dažna klaida:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Sinonimai
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonimai
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Kolokacijos
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Temos
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Daiktavardis
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Sinonimai
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonimai
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Kolokacijos
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Temos
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
spec - tacle (2 skiemenys)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Žodžių šeima
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
Posakiai
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.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.