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spectacle

/ˈspɛktəkl̩/

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noun

Spektakel, Schau, Vorstellung

An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc.

Examples :

"The horse race was a thrilling spectacle."

Das Pferderennen war ein aufregendes Spektakel.

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noun

Spektakel, peinliche Szene

An embarrassing or unedifying scene or situation.

Examples :

"He made a spectacle out of himself."

Er hat sich zum Gespött gemacht.

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noun

Brille

(usually in the plural) An optical instrument consisting of two lenses set in a light frame, and worn to assist sight, to obviate some defect in the organs of vision, or to shield the eyes from bright light.

Examples :

"My grandmother wears spectacles to read her favorite books. "

Meine Großmutter trägt eine Brille, um ihre Lieblingsbücher zu lesen.

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noun

Brille

An aid to the intellectual sight.

Examples :

"History, when viewed through the spectacle of primary source documents, became far more engaging and understandable to the students. "

Geschichte, betrachtet durch die Brille von Primärquellen, wurde für die Schüler viel ansprechender und verständlicher.

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noun

Brille

A spyglass; a looking-glass.

Examples :

"My grandfather used his old spectacle to look at the tiny insects in the garden. "

Mein Großvater benutzte seine alte Brille, um die winzigen Insekten im Garten zu betrachten.

appearance device

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noun

Brille

The brille of a snake.

Examples :

"The shed snakeskin was translucent except for the two circular spectacles that covered the eyes. "

Die abgeworfene Schlangenhaut war durchscheinend, bis auf die beiden kreisförmigen Brillen, die die Augen bedeckten.

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noun

Farblinsenrahmen, Signalrahmen

A frame with different coloured lenses on a semaphore signal through which light from a lamp shines at night, often a part of the signal arm.

Examples :

"The train conductor carefully adjusted the spectacle on the semaphore arm, ensuring the light shone clearly through the red lens. "

Der Zugführer justierte sorgfältig den Farblinsenrahmen am Signalarm und stellte sicher, dass das Licht deutlich durch die rote Linse schien.

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