spectacle
gb/spˈɛktəkəl/ us/spˈɛktəkəl/
A2
英语
~ 4000
义项
0 个义项
名词
B1
event
1
An impressive public show
A big and exciting event or show that people watch.
用法模式：
a [adjective] spectacle
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'spectacle' with 'spectacles' (eyeglasses). Context determines which is meant.
近义词
show (More general; can be small or large-scale)
反义词
non-event (An event that turns out to be dull or unremarkable)
搭配
grand spectacle
|public spectacle
|visual spectacle
|make a spectacle
主题
entertainment
|culture
|events
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- The parade was a big spectacle.
- We saw a beautiful light spectacle.
- The concert was a great spectacle.
名词
B2
event
2
An embarrassing public display
An event where someone acts in a way that makes people look and feel uncomfortable.
用法模式：
make a spectacle of [oneself/someone]
常见错误：
Learners may misunderstand this as always positive; it often has a negative meaning in this sense.
近义词
scene (Informal; often suggests conflict or drama)
反义词
discretion (Avoiding attracting attention)
搭配
make a spectacle of oneself
|cause a spectacle
主题
social
|behavior
|daily_life
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- 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.
名词
A2
entity
3
Eyeglasses for vision correction
Glasses that help you see better or protect your eyes.
常见错误：
Learners may not realize 'spectacles' is almost always plural when referring to glasses.
近义词
glasses (The most common everyday term)
反义词
naked eye (Seeing without glasses or devices)
搭配
reading spectacles
|a pair of spectacles
主题
health
|daily life
|body
|daily_life
例句
- 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.
学习者例句
- I need spectacles to read.
- He wears spectacles every day.
- She lost her spectacles.
语法
词典原形
spectacle
IPA
GB/spˈɛktəkəl/
US/spˈɛktəkəl/
音节与重音
spec - tacle （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (spec)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: spectacle
- Plural: spectacles
词族
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
相关表达
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.
例句
- 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.