English Dictionary

spectacle

/ˈspɛktəkl̩/

noun

An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc. / An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

The fireworks display was a spectacular spectacle.

意味（1）

An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

The horse race was a thrilling spectacle.

意味（2）

An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

He made a spectacle out of himself.

意味（3）

(usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, worn to assist sight, or to protect the eyes from bright light.

意味（4）

(obsolete) A spyglass; a looking-glass.

意味（5）

The brille of a snake.

意味（6）

(rail transport) A frame with different coloured lenses on a semaphore signal through which light from a lamp shines at night, often a part of the signal arm.