transcription, транскрипция: [ spektək(ə)l ]
( spectacles)
1.
Glasses are sometimes referred to as spectacles . ( FORMAL )
He looked at me over the tops of his spectacles.
...thick spectacle frames.
N-PLURAL : also a pair of N
2.
A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight.
It was a spectacle not to be missed.
= sight
N-COUNT
3.
A spectacle is a grand and impressive event or performance.
94,000 people turned up for the spectacle.
...a director passionate about music and spectacle.
= extravaganza
N-VAR
4.
rose-coloured spectacles: see rose-coloured