spectacular

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++spec·tac·u·lar1 /spekˈtækjələ $ -ər/ ●●○ adjective  1  IMPRESSvery impressive 壮观的；精彩的；令人印象深刻的 a mountainous area with spectacular scenery 景色壮丽的山区 a spectacular success 辉煌的成就2  very sudden, unexpected, or extreme 惊人的，突如其来的 The news caused a spectacular fall in the stock market. 这一消息引起了股市的暴跌。 —spectacularly adverb

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spectacular• Other buildings came and went, including one claimed by a spectacular 1854 fire.• When reports began to drift back from pentecostal revivals abroad, the flaming marvels became even more spectacular.• The view from the top floor is absolutely spectacular.• I felt as if I was taking part in history and the results were spectacular.• To celebrate independence day, there was a spectacular fireworks display.• Houston experienced spectacular growth after the Civil War.• It was a spectacular morning, and I was happy to hang out.• When he got there, he had to fight for reform and take one spectacular risk.• The campground in Emerald Bay State Park has a spectacular setting.• We ended a perfect day sipping sangria at a cliffside restaurant, relaxing in the spectacular sunset.• The theatre is quite spectacular, with the seating arrangement and the plays performed there are of a very high standard.spectacular2 noun [countable]  SHOW/LET somebody SEE somethingan event or performance that is very large and impressive 盛况，壮观的场面；盛大的演出 a television spectacular 场面盛大的电视节目

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spectacular• Within a year he could provide eight spectaculars, all ingeniously flexible to fit one- to three-hour bookings.• Jazz, film and literature festivals, entertainment spectaculars and superstar concerts.• Hot or not: This science-fiction spectacular is the most hyped movie of the summer.Origin spectacular1 (1600-1700) Latin spectaculum; → SPECTACLE

spec·tac·u·lar1 adjectivespectacular2 nounChineseSyllable  

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spec‧tac‧u‧lar¹ /spekˈtækjələ, spekˈtækjʊlə $ -ər/ adjective1. very impressive:
    a mountainous area with spectacular scenery
    a spectacular success
2. very sudden, unexpected, or extreme:
    The news caused a spectacular fall in the stock market.
—spectacularly adverb
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ impressive used about something that people admire because it is very good, large, important etc: The cathedral is very impressive. | The drug has shown some impressive results.
   ▪ dazzling extremely impressive – used especially when someone does something very well or looks very beautiful: a dazzling performance | a dazzling smile
   ▪ breathtaking extremely impressive – used especially about beautiful views, or the fast speed of something: The views of the Rocky Mountains are simply breathtaking. | The economy is growing at a breathtaking pace.
   ▪ spectacular very impressive and exciting to look at or watch: a spectacular fireworks display
   ▪ awe-inspiring so impressive that you feel great respect and admiration, or you feel rather frightened: Michelangelo’s masterpiece is awe-inspiring. | The volcano was an awe-inspiring sight.
   ▪ majestic [usually before noun] very impressive because of being big and beautiful: the majestic mountain scenery | a majestic animal
   ▪ imposing [usually before noun] written used about buildings and people that are large and impressive: the imposing entrance hall | The bishop was an imposing figure.

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spectacular² noun [countable]
an event or performance that is very large and impressive:
    a television spectacular