"spectacle" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 壮观场面
• 眼镜

Definition

令人印象深刻的、宏大的或戏剧性的展示或事件。也指令人尴尬的公开场面。在英式英语中，'spectacles'（复数）指眼镜。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Make a spectacle of yourself'意为在公共场合丢人。'Spectacles'指眼镜是有些过时的英式英语用法。可以是正面的（"fireworks spectacle"）或负面的（"what a spectacle he made!"）。

Examples

The fireworks display was a beautiful spectacle.

烟花表演是一场美丽的**壮观场面**。

He made a spectacle of himself at the party.

他在派对上出了个**洋相**。

My grandfather always wore wire-rimmed spectacles.

我祖父总是戴着金属边框的**眼镜**。

The opening ceremony was a spectacle of lights, music, and thousands of performers.

开幕式是一场灯光、音乐和数千名表演者的**盛大场面**。

Please don't make a spectacle of yourself — we're in a nice restaurant.

请别**出洋相**——我们在一家高档餐厅里。

She peered over her spectacles and gave the student a stern look.

她从**眼镜**上方看过去，严厉地瞪了那个学生一眼。