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spectacle
n
1 grand public display, procession, performance, etc 大场面(壮观的公开展示、 队列、 表演等)
The ceremonial opening of Parliament was a fine spectacle. 该议会的开幕式场面隆重.
2 impressive, remarkable or interesting sight 精彩的、 非凡的或有趣的情景
The sunrise seen from high in the mountains was a tremendous spectacle. 从山上居高远望, 日出景象蔚为奇观.
3 (usu derog 通常作贬义) object of attention, esp sb/sth unusual or ridiculous 注意的目标; (尤指)不同寻常的或滑稽的人[事物]
The poor fellow was a sad spectacle. 那可怜的家伙看著就叫人难过.
4 (idm 习语) make a `spectacle of oneself draw attention to oneself by behaving, dressing, etc ridiculously, esp in public (因行为、 穿著等)出丑, 出洋相
make a spectacle of oneself by arguing with the waiter 跟服务员争吵而出丑.
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