spectacle

英 [ˈspektəkl]

美 [ˈspektəkl]

n. 精彩的表演; 壮观的场面; 壮观的景象; 奇特的现象; 出人意外的情况

复数：spectacles　过去式：spectacled　

Collins.2 / BNC.5014 / COCA.5857

习惯用语

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

noun

精彩的表演；壮观的场面
a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at
1. The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle.
  狂欢节游行场面热烈，蔚为大观。
壮观的景象
a sight or view that is very impressive to look at
1. The sunset was a stunning spectacle.
  夕阳西斜，异常壮观。
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
1. 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。

N-PLURAL 眼镜
Glasses are sometimes referred to asspectacles.
1. He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles.
  他从眼镜框的上方看了看我。
2. ...thick spectacle frames.
  厚厚的眼镜框
N-COUNT 奇异的景象;有趣的场面
Aspectacleis a strange or interesting sight.
1. It was a spectacle not to be missed.
  这是个不容错过的奇观。
N-VAR 盛大的演出;壮观的场面
Aspectacleis a grand and impressive event or performance.
1. 94,000 people turned up for the spectacle.
  94,000 人参加了这一盛大活动。
2. ...a director passionate about music and spectacle.
  对音乐和盛大演出充满激情的指挥
rose-coloured spectacles→ see:rose-coloured

noun

a blunder that makes you look ridiculous
an elaborate and remarkable display on a lavish scale
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
1. the tragic spectacle of cripples trying to escape

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。
He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles.
他从眼镜框的上方看了看我。
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。
The game itself is a spectacle.
这个游戏本身就很壮观了。
We sat down to study and enjoy this singular spectacle.
我们坐下来观赏这奇异的景色。
In Los Angeles a pedestrian is a rare spectacle
在洛杉矶很少见到步行者。
I'm sorry I lost my temper and made such a spectacle of myself.
对不起，我发了脾气，当众出了丑。
And saw the dismal spectacle.
看见了悲凉的场面。
The opening ceremony was a fine spectacle.
开幕式典礼是个壮观的场面。
Like Disneyland and the circus, art was spectacle.
艺术，和迪士尼或马戏团一样，是一种奇观。