spectacle
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight. 奇观
It was a spectacle not to be missed. 它是不可错过的奇观。
2. N-VAR A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance. 盛大的活动; 盛大的演出
Ninety-four thousand people turned up for the spectacle. 9.4万人参加了这个盛大的活动。
3. N-PLURAL Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles. 眼镜[老式] [also 'a pair of' N]
He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles. 他从眼镜的上方看了看我。
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spectacle /ˈspɛktəkəl/ (spectacles)
剑桥词典
spectacle noun (UNUSUAL EVENT)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]an unusual or unexpected event or situation that attracts attention , interest , or disapproval
不寻常的事；出人意料的情况
It was a strange spectacle to see the two former enemies shaking hands and slapping each other on the back. 见到两个宿敌握手言欢，拍着彼此的背部，真是一幅奇怪的场景。
We witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of an old lady climbing a tree to rescue her cat . 我们目睹了一件奇事：一位老妇人爬上树去救她的猫。
spectacle noun (PUBLIC EVENT)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]a public event or show that is exciting to watch ; an exciting appearance
壮观场面；壮观景象
The carnival was a magnificent spectacle. 嘉年华场面十分壮观。
The television show was mere spectacle (= had an exciting appearance , but little value ). 这个电视节目只不过是场面壮观而已。
spectacle noun (GLASSES)
spectacles [ 名词的复数形式 ] old-fashioned (informal specs, )glasses
眼镜
a pair of spectacles 一副眼镜
steel-rimmed spectacles 钢框眼镜