spectacles

UK
/ˈspɛktəklz/
US
/ˈspɛktəklz/

Translations

spectaclesnoun
spectacles
pl
He put on his spectacles to read the newspaper.
Он надел очки, чтобы прочитать газету.
spectaclenoun

spectacles

pl

spectacles
pl
UK
/ˈspɛktəkl/
US
/ˈspɛktəkl/
We attended a theater spectacle last night.
Вчера вечером мы посетили театральный спектакль.
The fireworks display was a magnificent spectacle.
Фейерверк был великолепным зрелищем.

Definitions

spectaclesnoun
A pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, used to correct or assist defective eyesight.
She put on her spectacles to read the fine print in the document.
Plural of spectacle: impressive or eye-catching displays or performances.
The gladiatorial games were grand spectacles that drew huge crowds.
spectaclenoun
A visually striking performance or display.
The fireworks show was a magnificent spectacle that lit up the night sky.
An event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact.
The parade was quite a spectacle, with colorful floats and lively music.
A pair of glasses.
He put on his spectacles to read the fine print in the document.
A person or thing exhibited to public view as an object of curiosity, admiration, or ridicule.
When he slipped on stage, he feared he had become a spectacle in front of the entire audience.