spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Angielski
~ 4000
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Schemat użycia:
a [adjective] spectacle
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Synonimy
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonimy
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Kolokacje
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Tematy
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Rzeczownik
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Schemat użycia:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Synonimy
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonimy
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Kolokacje
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Tematy
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Rzeczownik
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Synonimy
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonimy
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Kolokacje
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Tematy
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Sylaby i akcent
spec - tacle (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia
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.
Przykłady
- 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.