spectacle
n
1 grand public display, procession, performance, etc 大場面(壯觀的公開展示、 隊列、 表演等)
The ceremonial opening of Parliament was a fine spectacle. 該議會的開幕式場面隆重.
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. 從山上居高遠望, 日出景象蔚為奇觀.
3 (usu derog 通常作貶義) object of attention, esp sb/sth unusual or ridiculous 注意的目標; (尤指)不同尋常的或滑稽的人[事物]
The poor fellow was a sad spectacle. 那可憐的家伙看著就叫人難過.
4 (idm 習語) make a `spectacle of oneself draw attention to oneself by behaving, dressing, etc ridiculously, esp in public (因行為、 穿著等)出丑, 出洋相
make a spectacle of oneself by arguing with the waiter 跟服務員爭吵而出丑.