Spectacle Meaning in English
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التعريف
An impressive, grand, or dramatic display or event. Also refers to an embarrassing public scene. In British English, 'spectacles' (plural) means eyeglasses.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Make a spectacle of yourself' means to behave embarrassingly in public. 'Spectacles' for eyeglasses is somewhat old-fashioned British English — 'glasses' is more common. A 'spectacle' can be positive (fireworks spectacle) or negative (what a spectacle he made!). Related word: 'spectacular'.
جمل نموذجية
The fireworks display was a beautiful spectacle.
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He made a spectacle of himself at the party.
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My grandfather always wore wire-rimmed spectacles.
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The opening ceremony was a spectacle of lights, music, and thousands of performers.
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Please don't make a spectacle of yourself — we're in a nice restaurant.
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She peered over her spectacles and gave the student a stern look.
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