spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Engelska
~ 4000
látványosság, kínos jelenet, kellemetlen feltűnést kelt, nevetségessé teszi magát, szemüveg
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
látványosság
B1
Användningsmönster:
a [adjective] spectacle
The fireworks display was a stunning spectacle.
A tűzijáték lenyűgöző látványosság volt.
The opening ceremony was a spectacle of light and sound.
A megnyitóünnepség látványos fény- és hangjáték volt.
Tourists gathered to witness the spectacle of the parade.
Exempel för inlärare
The parade was a big spectacle.
A felvonulás nagy látványosság volt.
We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
Gyönyörű fényjátékot láttunk.
The concert was a great spectacle.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Betydelse
An impressive public show
Ordkombinationer
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Synonymer
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonymer
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Teman
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
A visually striking or memorable public display, performance, or event intended to attract attention.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
Användningsmönster:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
He made quite a spectacle of himself at the party by shouting at the host.
Elég kínos jelenetet rendezett a partin azzal, hogy kiabált a házigazdával.
The politician caused a spectacle when she stormed out of the interview.
A politikus kínos jelenetet okozott, amikor kiviharzott az interjúból.
Please don’t make a spectacle in front of the guests.
Exempel för inlärare
She made a spectacle at the party.
Kínos jelenetet rendezett a partin.
He made a spectacle of himself when he fell.
Kellemetlen feltűnést keltett, amikor elesett.
Don't make a spectacle in front of people.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Betydelse
An embarrassing public display
Ordkombinationer
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Synonymer
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonymer
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Teman
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
A situation in which someone behaves in a way that attracts unwanted attention or causes embarrassment in public.
SUBSTANTIV
A2
3
szemüveg
A1
He adjusted his spectacles before reading the letter.
Megigazította a szemüvegét, mielőtt olvasni kezdte a levelet.
She bought new spectacles for reading small print.
Új szemüveget vett az apró betűs szöveg olvasásához.
The old man peered over his spectacles at the children.
Exempel för inlärare
I need spectacles to read.
Szükségem van szemüvegre az olvasáshoz.
He wears spectacles every day.
Mindennap szemüveget hord.
She lost her spectacles.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Betydelse
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Ordkombinationer
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Synonymer
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonymer
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Teman
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Definition
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
A pair of lenses set in a frame, worn on the face to correct vision or protect the eyes (usually used in plural form 'spectacles').
Grammatik
Grundform
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Stavelser och betoning
spec - tacle (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Ordfamilj
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
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.