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

But it also occurred to me that they probably never had seen such a spectacle.
不过，我也想到了他们很可能还从未见过这样的奇观。
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。
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。
The sunrise was a splendid spectacle.
日出是个壮观的景象。
Audiences around the world witnessed the raw rehearsals of what would have been an unprecedented concert spectacle.
全世界的观众目睹了原始的排练过程，那原本该是史无前例的壮观演唱会。
This is a moving spectacle.
这是一个感人的场面。
We witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of an old lady climbing a tree to rescue her cat.
我们目睹了一幅不寻常的景象，一个老妇人爬到树上去救她的猫。
This spectacle drove me back immediately;
这景象立刻把我赶回头了。
Don't make a spectacle of yourself.
你不要出洋相。
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。