spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Англійська
~ 4000
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Модель уживання:
a [adjective] spectacle
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Синоніми
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Антоніми
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Словосполучення
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Теми
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Іменник
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Модель уживання:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Синоніми
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Антоніми
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Словосполучення
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Теми
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Синоніми
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Антоніми
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Словосполучення
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Теми
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Граматика
Словникова форма
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Склади й наголос
spec - tacle (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Споріднені 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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.