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spectacle

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
spectacle /ˈspɛktɪkəl/ noun
plural spectacles
spectacle
/ˈspɛktɪkəl/
noun
plural spectacles
Learner's definition of SPECTACLE
[count] : a very impressive show精彩的表演;杰作
[count] : something that attracts attention because it is very unusual or very shocking不同寻常的事物;被人关注的事物usually singular通常用单数
spectacles [plural] old-fashioned : glasses

make a spectacle of yourself

: to do something in front of other people that is very embarrassing当众出洋相

rose-colored spectacles

see rose-colored
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5014 COCA: 5857

spectacle

noun

spec·​ta·​cle ˈspek-ti-kəl How to pronounce spectacle (audio)
 also  -ˌti-kəl
1
a
: something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining
especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display
b
: an object of curiosity or contempt
made a spectacle of herself
2
spectacles ˈspek-ti-kəlz How to pronounce spectacle (audio)
 also  -ˌti-kəlz
plural : a device used to correct defects of vision : glasses
3
: something (such as natural markings on an animal) suggesting a pair of glasses

Example Sentences

He peered through his spectacles. the multimedia spectacles that have become established parts of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Olympic Games
Recent Examples on the Web The duo certainly breathes new life into the 140-year-old fairy tale, turning into it a big, bold movie spectacle. Joey Morona, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022 Officially, doors opened on Aug. 30, but a few pre-gaming days beforehand saw long waits as Orlando foodies lined up to be among the first to check the spectacle — and the food. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Line the pool with repeating clusters of plants such as evergreens and hostas to create a relaxing, symmetrical spectacle. Savanna Bous, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Move-in day was a spectacle — flags and banners flying, peer mentors bounding up to help freshmen unload trunks and lamps and duffel bags, music was booming in the quad and the dorms. Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 In both cases, the focus of attention is spectacle, excess, and contests with a binary outcome. Andy Meek, BGR, 22 Aug. 2022 Organizers expect up to two million people to gather at the lakefront to watch the spectacle, which takes place Saturday and Sunday. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 No special equipment is needed to enjoy the spectacle, just a dark sky and some patience, both of which could be in short supply this year because of the full moon. Editors, USA TODAY, 11 Aug. 2022 The large-scale lighting spectacle — which has been produced at public gardens around the world — will run Nov. 18 through Jan. 1 at the 37-acre property in Encinitas. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin spectaculum, from spectare to watch, frequentative of specere to look, look at — more at spy

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of spectacle was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 5014 COCA: 5857
spectacle

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SPECTACLE | PHRASES ADJECTIVEdramatic, grand, great, magnificent戲劇性的場面;宏大的場面;壯觀的景象sad, sorry, unedifying (especially BrE) 令人難過的/令人遺憾的/令人厭惡的場面the sad spectacle of him struggling to keep up with the younger players他拚命要趕上年輕選手的令人心酸的一幕sheer極大的場面I attended solely to witness the sheer spectacle of a political rally.我去參加了一個政治集會,只是想親眼看看那盛大的場面。public示眾Hangings took place outside the prison as a public spectacle.在監獄外執行絞刑是為了示眾。visual視覺景觀享受The Olympics are a wonderful visual spectacle.奧林匹克運動會是絕妙的視覺盛宴。media媒體盛事sporting (especially BrE) 體育盛事VERB + SPECTACLEwatch, witness觀看/目擊壯觀場面enjoy享受壯觀場面create製造壯觀場面PHRASESmake a spectacle of yourself (= make yourself look ridiculous in public) 使自己當眾出醜

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