इंग्रजी

spectacle

gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2 इंग्रजी
~ 4000
अर्थ
० अर्थ
नाम B1 event
1

An impressive public show

A big and exciting event or show that people watch.

वापर नमुना: a [adjective] spectacle
सामान्य चूक:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
समानार्थी शब्द
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
सहप्रयोग
grand spectacle |public spectacle |visual spectacle |make a spectacle
विषय
entertainment |culture |events |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • The parade was a big spectacle.
  • We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
  • The concert was a great spectacle.
नाम B2 event
2

An embarrassing public display

An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.

वापर नमुना: make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
सामान्य चूक:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
समानार्थी शब्द
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
सहप्रयोग
make a spectacle of oneself |cause a spectacle
विषय
social |behavior |daily_life |emotions |core_vocabulary
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • 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.
नाम A2 entity
3

Eyeglasses for vision correction

Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.

सामान्य चूक:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
समानार्थी शब्द
glasses (The most common everyday term)
विरुद्धार्थी शब्द
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
सहप्रयोग
reading spectacles |a pair of spectacles
विषय
health |daily life |body |daily_life
उदाहरणे
  • 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.
शिकणाऱ्यांसाठी उदाहरणे
  • I need spectacles to read.
  • He wears spectacles every day.
  • She lost her spectacles.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोशातील रूप
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
अक्षरविभाग आणि जोर
spec - tacle (२ अक्षरखंड)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
शब्दरूपे
Noun
  • Base: spectacle
  • Plural: spectacles
संबंधित शब्द
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
वाक्प्रचार

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.

उदाहरणे
  • 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.

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