Wordiyospectacle
🇬🇧 UK/spektək(ə)l/🇺🇸 US/'spektәkl/
IELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
An impressive or remarkable public display or scene; an embarrassing or foolish scene caused by someone's behavior.
壮观的景象；精彩的表演；出丑的场面
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.make a spectacle of oneself出洋相；当众丢脸
- 2.a grand spectacle宏大的景观
- 3.public spectacle公众场合的奇观
- 4.quite a spectacle相当壮观的场面
Example Sentences
- 1.
The fireworks display was a magnificent spectacle.
- 2.
The fireworks display over the harbor was a breathtaking spectacle.
- 3.
He made a complete spectacle of himself by arguing loudly in the restaurant.
- 4.
The annual carnival parade is always a colorful spectacle enjoyed by thousands.