Слово англійською: spectacle
Іменник
Переклад spectacle українською: видовище; сцена, sad ~ — сумне видовище, to make a ~ of oneself — стати посміховищем, вистава, спектакль
Детальний опис
spectacle
noun /ˈspektəkl/
spectacles
[plural] (formal) (also glasses)
(also informal specs especially in British English)
two lenses in a frame that rests on the nose and ears. People wear spectacles in order to be able to see better or to protect their eyes from bright light.- a pair of spectacles
- a spectacle case (= to put your spectacles in)
- [countable, uncountable] a performance or an event that is very impressive and exciting to look at
- The carnival parade was a magnificent spectacle.
- [countable] a sight or view that is very impressive to look at
- The sunset was a stunning spectacle.
- The wide plain, with thousands of wildebeest on the move, was an awesome spectacle.
- [singular] 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.
- the sad spectacle of him struggling to keep up with the younger players
Word OriginMiddle English: via Old French from Latin spectaculum ‘public show’, from spectare, frequentative of specere ‘to look’.
Idioms make a spectacle of yourself
- to draw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a silly way in public