spectacle noun (UNUSUAL EVENT)/ˈspek.tɪ.kl ̩/ n[C] an unusual or unexpected event or situation which attracts attention, interest or disapprovalIt was a strange spectacle to see the two former enemies shaking hands and slapping each other on the back.We witnessed the extraordinary spectacle of an old lady climbing a tree to rescue her cat.spectacleadjective/ˈspek.tɪ.kl ̩/ adj [before noun]spectacle noun (PUBLIC EVENT)/ˈspek.tɪ.kl ̩/ n[C or U] a public event or show which is exciting to watch; an exciting appearanceThe carnival was a magnificent spectacle.The television show was mere spectacle (= had an exciting appearance, but little value).spectacle noun (GLASSES)/ˈspek.tɪ.kl ̩/ nspectacles(informalspecs)slightly old-fashionedglassesa pair of spectaclessteel-rimmed spectaclesspectacleadjective/ˈspek.tɪ.kl ̩/ adj [before noun]toil noun/tɔɪl/ n [U]hard work, especially work which makes you feel physically tiredLindi has achieved her comfortable life only after years of hard toil.humorous Well, after a day's toil in the office I like to relax a little.toil verb (WORK HARD)/tɔɪl/ v [I]to work hardEngland's cricketers have been toiling in the 100-degree heat over the past week.I was relaxing in the bath, having toiled away in the garden all afternoon.toil verb (MOVE)/tɔɪl/ v [I]to move in a particular direction, slowly and with great effortI was toiling up the hill with four heavy bags when he took pity on me.
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