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    spectacle
    /ˈspɛktəkl/

    noun

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  2. thedramateacher.com › dramatic-elements30 Powerful Elements Of Drama | The Drama Teacher

    4 days ago · Aristotle referred to spectacle elements as costumes, scenery, actor gestures, and the sensory effects of the resonance of the performer’s voice, or sound. In a contemporary context, spectacle refers to all the visual elements of a play – those incorporating theatre stagecraft and production areas.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MyopiaMyopia - Wikipedia

    6 days ago · The term myopia is of Koine Greek origin: μυωπία myōpia 'short-sight' and μυωπίασις ( myōpiasis) 'short-sight-ness'. It is derived from the ancient Greek μύωψ ( myōps) 'short-sighted' (man), from μύειν ( myein) 'to shut the eyes' and ὤψ ( ōps) 'eye, look, sight' ( GEN ὠπός ( ōpos )).

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Situationist_InternationalSituationist International - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · The Spectacle is a central notion in situationist theory, developed by Guy Debord in his 1967 book, The Society of the Spectacle. In its limited sense, spectacle means the mass media, which are "its most glaring superficial manifestation."

  5. www.britannica.com › science › eyeglassesEyeglasses | Prescription Lenses, Frames & Optics | Britannica

    Jun 28, 2024 · Eyeglasses, lenses set in frames for wearing in front of the eyes to aid vision or to correct such defects of vision as myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism. In 1268 Roger Bacon made the earliest recorded comment on the use of lenses for optical purposes, but magnifying lenses inserted in frames were.

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  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › specsSpecs - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    5 days ago · optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision. synonyms: eyeglasses, glasses, spectacles. see more.

  7. www.britannica.com › art › circus-theatrical-entertainmentCircus | Definition, History, Acts, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 12, 2024 · A circus is an entertainment or spectacle usually consisting of trained animal acts and exhibitions of human skill and daring. A circus is typically held in a circular performance area usually bounded by a short fence.

  8. www.bbc.co.uk › learningenglish › chineseBBC Learning English - 你问我答 / Spectacle, view, sight, vision,...

    1 day ago · 大家应该都知道，这个词的复数 spectacles 的意思是“眼镜”；spectacle 作名词的意思包括“风景、场面”，而且多用来形容壮丽奇特，让人大开眼界的景象或事件。 来看几个例句。 Examples. We were overwhelmed by the spectacle of the small village.