spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Английский
~ 4000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Модель употребления:
a [adjective] spectacle
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Синонимы
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Антонимы
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Коллокации
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Темы
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Существительное
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Модель употребления:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Синонимы
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Антонимы
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Коллокации
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Темы
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Синонимы
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Антонимы
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Коллокации
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Темы
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Слоги и ударение
spec - tacle (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.