spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
Anh
~ 4000
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a [adjective] spectacle
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
Từ đồng nghĩa
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
Từ trái nghĩa
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
Cụm từ đi kèm
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
Chủ đề
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
Danh từ
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
Mẫu sử dụng:
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
Từ đồng nghĩa
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
Từ trái nghĩa
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
Cụm từ đi kèm
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
Chủ đề
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Danh từ
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
Từ đồng nghĩa
glasses (The most common everyday term)
Từ trái nghĩa
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
Cụm từ đi kèm
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
Chủ đề
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
spec - tacle (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
Họ từ
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
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- 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.