spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Engelska
~ 4000
Betydelser
0 betydelser
Substantiv
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Användningsmönster:
a [adjective] spectacle
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Synonymer
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Antonymer
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Ordkombinationer
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Teman
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Substantiv
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Användningsmönster:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Synonymer
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Antonymer
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Ordkombinationer
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Teman
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Substantiv
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Synonymer
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Antonymer
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Ordkombinationer
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Teman
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her 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.