spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Kiingereza
~ 4000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a [adjective] spectacle
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Visawe
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Vinyume
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Miunganiko ya maneno
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Mada
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Nomino
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Muundo wa matumizi:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Visawe
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Vinyume
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Miunganiko ya maneno
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Mada
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Nomino
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Visawe
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Vinyume
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Miunganiko ya maneno
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Mada
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Silabi na mkazo
spec - tacle (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Familia ya neno
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
Semi
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.
Mifano
- 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.