spectacle

美 [ˈspektəkl]英 [ˈspektəkl]
  • n.壮观的景象;壮观的场面;精彩的表演;出人意外的情况;奇特的现象

复数: spectacles

spect 看 + -acle 表示某种物品/状态

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spectaclespectacle

noun

1


a pair of spectacles

一副眼镜

a spectacle case (= to put your glasses in)

眼镜盒

2

精彩的表演;壮观的场面
a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at

The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle.

狂欢节游行场面热烈,蔚为大观。

3

壮观的景象
a sight or view that is very impressive to look at

The sunset was a stunning spectacle.

夕阳西斜,异常壮观。

4

奇特的现象;出人意外的情况
an unusual or surprising sight or situation that attracts a lot of attention

I remember the sad spectacle of her standing in her wedding dress, covered in mud.

我记得她穿着婚纱、满身泥污站在那儿的凄惨样。

习语

to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a ridiculous way in public

These are all words for a thing that you can see, especially from a particular place.以上各词均指景色,尤指从某处看到的风景。

what you can see from a particular place or position, especially beautiful natural scenery指从某处看到的景色、风景,尤指自然美景:

The cottage had a delightful sea view.

这小屋可以看到宜人的海景。

a thing that you see or can see, especially sth that is impressive or unusual指看见或看得见的事物、景象,尤指壮观、奇特的景象:

It's a spectacular sight as the flamingos lift into the air.

一群红鹳飞向空中,景象十分壮观。

a view that you see, especially one with people and/or animals moving about and doing things指景象、景色,尤指有人和/或动物活动的风光:

It was a delightful rural scene.

那是赏心悦目的乡村风光。

( literary ) a beautiful view; a long, narrow view, for example between rows of trees or buildings指美景、狭长的景观,如树木或建筑物间的景观

a view of a wide area of land指全景:

The tower offers a breathtaking panorama of Prague.

从塔上可看到壮丽的布拉格全景。

( literary ) a sight or view that is very impressive or attracts a lot of attention指壮观、迷人的景象:

The wide plain, with thousands of animals on the move, was an awesome spectacle.

成千上万的动物在辽阔的平原上活动构成了令人赞叹的奇观。

spectacle

频次

  • 1
    N-PLURAL 眼镜
    Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles .

    He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles.

    他从眼镜框的上方看了看我。

  • 2
    N-COUNT 奇异的景象;有趣的场面
    A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight.

    It was a spectacle not to be missed.

    这是个不容错过的奇观。

  • 3
    N-VAR 盛大的演出;壮观的场面
    A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance.

    94,000 people turned up for the spectacle.

    94,000 人参加了这一盛大活动。

  • 4
    rose-coloured spectacles→ see:rose-coloured

noun

1
a blunder that makes you look ridiculous;used in the phrase `make a spectacle of' yourself
2
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
3
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape

数据来源:WordNet

  1. Rhythmic gymnastics , although less publicized than its artistic cousin , is perhaps an even greater spectacle .

    艺术体操尽管没有体操那么为人知晓,却可能呈现更壮观的景象。

  2. She stood there and surveyed the spectacle .

    她站在那儿,看着这壮观的景象。

  3. He tends to view the world through rose-coloured spectacles .

    他总是戴着玫瑰色的眼镜看世界。

  4. The wide plain , with thousands of animals on the move , was an awesome spectacle .

    成千上万的动物在辽阔的平原上活动构成了令人赞叹的奇观。

  5. I remember the sad spectacle of her standing in her wedding dress , covered in mud .

    我记得她穿着婚纱、满身泥污站在那儿的凄惨样。

  6. The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle .

    狂欢节游行场面热烈,蔚为大观。

  7. The sunset was a stunning spectacle .

    夕阳西斜,异常壮观。

  8. He was wearing new spectacles with gold wire frames .

    他戴了一副新的金边眼镜。

  9. The small print has forced me , years before my time , to buy spectacles

    印刷文字过小迫使我早早就要买眼镜戴。

  10. 94,000 people turned up for the spectacle .

    94,000人参加了这一盛大活动。

  11. What happens when the two interests collide will make a fascinating spectacle .

    两种利益发生冲突时将会上演一场好戏。

  12. People are looking at the past with rose-tinted spectacles .

    人们总是戴着玫瑰色的眼镜看待过去。

  13. He is a small , cuddly man with spectacles .

    他戴着眼镜,是个令人想拥抱一下的小个子男人。

  14. Desirous of knowing something about the operations , I stood and watched the spectacle

    因为非常希望了解那些行动的情况,我就站着观看那场面。

  15. The spectacle of Sakharov standing his ground and speaking his mind gave me hope .

    萨哈罗夫坚持立场、坦率直言的样子让我看到了希望。

  16. He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles .

    他从眼镜框的上方看了看我。

  17. He took off his spectacles and rubbed frantically at the lens

    他摘下眼镜,疯狂地擦着镜片。

  18. In Los Angeles a pedestrian is a rare spectacle

    在洛杉矶很少见到步行者。

  19. The spectacle of the former naval officers washing their dirty linen in public was distinctly embarrassing

    前海军官员们自揭伤疤的做法显然非常令人尴尬。

  20. She took off her spectacles .

    她摘下了眼镜。

  21. It was a spectacle not to be missed .

    这是个不容错过的奇观。

  22. He wears huge spectacles with thick tortoiseshell frames .

    他戴着玳瑁粗框大眼镜。

  23. On the bridge of his hooked nose was a pair of gold rimless spectacles .

    他的鹰钩鼻上架着一副金色无框眼镜。

  24. Sitting pole-axed on the sofa , Mahoney stared in astonishment at the spectacle before him .

    马奥尼不知所措地坐在沙发上,吃惊地盯着眼前的景象。

  25. Sunlight glinted on his spectacles .

    阳光照射下,他的眼镜片闪着光。

  26. Don 't make a spectacle of yourself .

    你不要出洋相。

  27. The opening ceremony was a fine spectacle .

    开幕式典礼是个壮观的场面。

  28. Viewed from the top of Mount Tai , the sunrise was indeed a spectacle .

    从泰山顶上看去,日出真是个奇观。

  29. This is a pair of spectacles for nearsighted persons .

    这是一副近视眼镜。

  30. A curious spectacle was witnessed .

    目击了这一奇异的景象。

前缀
e-

spectator n. (尤指体育比赛的)观看者,观众

spect 看 + -ator 做事的人/物

后缀
e-表示某种物品/状态

obstacle n. 障碍

ob- 逆,倒 + st- 站,立 + -acle 表示某种物品/状态

  • 习语

n.

make a spectacle of yourself

出洋相;出丑
to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a ridiculous way in public