spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Engels
~ 4000
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Gebruikspatroon:
a [adjective] spectacle
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Synoniemen
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antoniemen
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Woordcombinaties
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Thema's
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Gebruikspatroon:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Synoniemen
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antoniemen
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Woordcombinaties
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Thema's
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Synoniemen
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antoniemen
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Woordcombinaties
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Thema's
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
spec - tacle (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.