English-Thai Dictionary
spectacle
N ภาพ ที่ น่าตื่นเต้น scene exhibition pab-ti-na-tuan-ten
spectacled
ADJ ซึ่ง สวม แว่นตา sueng-suam-wean-ta
spectacles
N แว่นตา glasses lens wean-ta
spectacular
ADJ น่าตื่นเต้น striking dramatic sensational na-tuan-ten
spectate
VI เป็น ผู้ชม phu-phu-chom
spectator
N ผู้เข้าชม ผู้ชม ผู้ดู beholder onlooker viewer phu-kao-chom
specter
N วิญญา ณ ผี ปีศาจ phantom spirit soul ghost win-yan
spectra
N คำนาม พหูพจน์ ของ spectrum kam-nam-pa-hu-pod-kong
spectral
ADJ เกี่ยวกับ ผี ปีศาจ phantom ghostlike kiao-kab-pe-pe-sad
spectrobolometer
N เครื่องมือวัด การ กระจาย ตัว ของ พลังงาน
spectrogram
N แถบ คลื่นแม่เหล็กไฟฟ้า ที่เกิด จา การหักเห ของ แสง teab-klun-mea-lek
spectrograph
N เครื่อง ถ่าย แสง แยก สี
spectroheliogram
N ภาพ แสง แยก สี ของ ดวงอาทิตย์
spectroheliograph
N เครื่อง ถ่ายภาพ แสง แยก สี ของ ดวงอาทิตย์
spectrology
N การศึกษา เกี่ยวกับ ภูตผี ปีศาจ
spectrometer
N เครื่องมือวัด ดัชนี การหักเห ของ แสง โดย วัด มุม ภายนอก ปริซึม
spectrophotometer
N เครื่องมือวัด ปริมาณ สี ของ สารละลาย
spectroscope
N กล้อง ศึกษา สเป็กทรั่ม prism klong-suek-sa-sa-pek-tram
spectroscopic
ADJ เกี่ยวกับ กล้อง ศึกษา สเป็กทรั่ม kiao-kab-klong-suek-sa-sa-pek-tram
spectrum
N สเป็กทรั่ม แถบ สี หลายหลาก สี color spectrum chromatic spectrum rainbow sa-pek-tam
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
SPECTACLED
a.Furnished with spectacles.
SPECTACULAR
a.Pertaining to shows.
SPECTATION
n.[L. spectatio.] Regard; respect. [Little used. ]
SPECTATOR
n.[L. whence ] 1. One that looks on; one that sees or beholds; a beholder; as the spectators of the show.
2. One personally present. The spectators were numerous.
SPECTATORIAL
a.Pertaining to the Spectator.
SPECTATORSHIP
n. 1. The act of beholding.
2. The office or quality of a spectator.
SPECTATRESS, SPECTATRIX
n.[L. spectatrix.] A female beholder or looker on.
SPECTER
n.[L. spectrum, from specto, to behold. ] 1. An apparition; the appearance of a person who is dead; a ghost. The ghosts of traitors from the bridge descend, With bold fanatic specters to rejoice.
2. Something made preternaturally visible.
3. In conchology, a species of voluta, marked with reddish broad bands.
SPECTRUM
n.[L.] A visible form; an image of something seen, continuing after image of something seen, continuing after the eyes are closed, covered or turned away. This is called an ocular spectrum.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
SPECTACLE
Spec "ta *cle, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. spectaculum, fr. spectare to look at, to behold, v. intens. fr. specere. See Spy. ]
1. Something exhibited to view; usually, something presented to view as extraordinary, or as unusual and worthy of special notice; a remarkable or noteworthy sight; a show; a pageant; a gazingstock. O, piteous spectacle O, bloody times! Shak.
2. A spy-glass; a looking-glass. [Obs. ] Poverty a spectacle is, as thinketh me, Through which he may his very friends see. Chaucer.
3. pl.
Defn: 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.
4. pl.
Defn: Fig. : An aid to the intellectual sight. Shakespeare. .. needed not the spectacles of books to read nature. Dryden.
Syn. -- Show; sight; exhibition; representation; pageant.
SPECTACLED
SPECTACLED Spec "ta *cled, a.
1. Furnished with spectacles; wearing spectacles. As spectacled she sits in chimney nook. Keats.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Having the eyes surrounded by color markings, or patches of naked skin, resembling spectacles. Spectacled bear (Zoöl.), a South American bear (Tremarclos ornatus ) which inhabits the high mountains of Chili and Peru. It has a light-colored ring around each eye. -- Spectacled coot, or Spectacled duck (Zoöl.), the surf scoter, or surf duck. [Local, U.S.] -- Spectacled eider (Zoöl.) See Eider. -- Spectacled goose (Zoöl.), the gannet. -- Spectacled snake (Zoöl.), the cobra de capello.
SPECTACULAR
SPECTACULAR Spec *tac "u *lar, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a shows; of the nature of a show. "Spectacular sports." G. Hickes.
2. Adapted to excite wonder and admiration by a display of pomp or of scenic effects; as, a spectacular celebration of some event; a spectacular play.
3. Pertaining to spectacles, or glasses for the eyes.
SPECTANT
Spec "tant, a. Etym: [L. spectans, p.pr. of spectare to look at. ]
Defn: Looking forward.
SPECTATION
Spec *ta "tion, n. Etym: [L. spectatio.]
Defn: Regard; aspect; appearance. Harvey.
SPECTATOR
Spec *ta "tor, n. Etym: [L. spectator: cf. F. spectateur. See Spectacle. ]
Defn: One who on; one who sees or beholds; a beholder; one who is personally present at, and sees, any exhibition; as, the spectators at a show. "Devised and played to take spectators." Shak.
Syn. -- Looker-on; beholder; observer; witness.
SPECTATORIAL
SPECTATORIAL Spec `ta *to "ri *al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a spectator. Addison.
SPECTATORSHIP
SPECTATORSHIP Spec *ta "tor *ship, n.
1. The office or quality of a spectator. [R.] Addison.
2. The act of beholding. [Obs. ] Shak.
SPECTATRESS; SPECTATRIX
Spec *ta "tress, Spec *ta "trix, n. Etym: [L. spectatrix.]
Defn: A female beholder or looker-on. "A spectatress of the whole scene. " Jeffrey.
SPECTER; SPECTRE
Spec "ter, Spec "tre, n. Etym: [F. spectre, fr. L. spectrum an appearance, image, specter, fr. specere to look. See Spy, and cf. Spectrum. ]
1. Something preternaturally visible; an apparition; a ghost; a phantom. The ghosts of traitors from the bridge descend, With bold fanatic specters to rejoice. Dryden.
2. (Zoöl.) (a ) The tarsius. (b ) A stick insect. Specter bat (Zoöl.), any phyllostome bat. -- Specter candle (Zoöl.), a belemnite. -- Specter shrimp (Zoöl.), a skeleton shrimp. See under Skeleton.
SPECTIONEER
SPECTIONEER Spec `tion *eer ", n.
Defn: Same as Specsioneer.
SPECTRAL
SPECTRAL Spec "tral, a.
1. Of or pertaining to a specter; ghosty. He that feels timid at the spectral form of evil is not the man to spread light. F. W. Robertson.
2. (Opt. )
Defn: Of or pertaining to the spectrum; made by the spectrum; as, spectral colors; spectral analysis. Spectral lemur. (Zoöl.) See Tarsius.
SPECTRALLY
SPECTRALLY Spec "tral *ly, adv.
Defn: In the form or manner of a specter.
SPECTRE
SPECTRE Spec "tre, n.
Defn: See Specter.
SPECTROBOLOMETER
SPECTROBOLOMETER Spec `tro *bo *lom "e *ter, n. (Physics )
Defn: A combination of spectroscope and bolometer for determining the distribution of energy in a spectrum. --Spec `tro *bo `lo *met "ric (#), a.
SPECTROELECTRIC
SPECTROELECTRIC Spec `tro *e *lec "tric, a.
Defn: Pert. to or designating any form of spark tube the electric discharge within which is used in spectroscopic observations.
SPECTROGRAM
SPECTROGRAM Spec "tro *gram, n. [Spectrum + -gram. ] (Physics )
Defn: A photograph, map, or diagram of a spectrum.
SPECTROGRAPH
SPECTROGRAPH Spec "tro *graph, n. [Spectrum + graph. ] (Physics ) (a ) An apparatus for photographing or mapping a spectrum. (b ) A photograph or picture of a spectrum. -- Spec `tro *graph "ic (#), a. --Spec `tro *graph "ic *al *ly (#), adv. --Spec *trog "ra *phy (#), n.
SPECTROHELIOGRAM
SPECTROHELIOGRAM Spec `tro *he "li *o *gram `, n. [Spectrum + heloi- + -gram. ](Astrophysics )
Defn: A photograph of the sun made by monochromatic light, usually of the calcium line (k ), and showing the sun's faculæ and prominences.
SPECTROHELIOGRAPH
SPECTROHELIOGRAPH Spec `tro *he "li *o *graph, n. (Astrophysics )
Defn: An apparatus for making spectroheliograms, consisting of a spectroscopic camera used in combination with a telescope, and provided with clockwork for moving the sun's image across the slit. -- Spec `tro *he `li *o *graph "ic (#), a.
SPECTROLOGICAL
SPECTROLOGICAL Spec `tro *log "ic *al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to spectrology; as, spectrological studies or experiments. -- Spec `tro *log "ic *al *ly, adv.
SPECTROLOGY
Spec *trol "o *gy, n. Etym: [Spectrum + -logy. ] (Chem. Phys. )
Defn: The science of spectrum analysis in any or all of its relations and applications.
SPECTROMETER
Spec *trom "e *ter, n. Etym: [Spectrum + -meter. ] (Physics )
Defn: A spectroscope fitted for measurements of the luminious spectra observed with it.
SPECTROMETRY
SPECTROMETRY Spec *trom "e *try, n. (Physics )
Defn: Art or process of using the spectrometer, or of measuring wave lengths of rays of a spectrum. -- Spec `tro *met "ric (#), a.
SPECTROPHONE
SPECTROPHONE Spec "tro *phone, n. [Spectrum + Gr. sound. ]
Defn: An instrument constructed on the principle of the photophone and used in spectrum analysis as an adjunct to the spectroscope. -- Spec `tro *phon "ic (#), a.
SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Spec `tro *pho *tom "e *ter, n. Etym: [Spectrum + photometer. ] (Opt. )
Defn: An instrument for measuring or comparing the intensites of the colors of the spectrum.
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY
SPECTROPHOTOMETRY Spec `tro *pho *tom "e *try, n.
Defn: The art of comparing, photometrically, the brightness of two spectra, wave length by wave length; the use of the spectrophotometer. --Spec `tro *pho `to *met "ric (#), a.
SPECTROSCOPE
Spec "tro *scope, n. Etym: [Spectrum + -scope. ] (Physics )
Defn: An optical instrument for forming and examining spectra (as that of solar light, or those produced by flames in which different substances are volatilized ), so as to determine, from the position of the spectral lines, the composition of the substance.
SPECTROSCOPIC; SPECTROSCOPICAL
SPECTROSCOPIC; SPECTROSCOPICAL Spec `tro *scop "ic, Spec `tro *scop "ic *al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a spectroscope, or spectroscopy. -- Spec `tro *scop "ic *al *ly, adv.
SPECTROSCOPIST
SPECTROSCOPIST Spec *tros "co *pist ( or ), n.
Defn: One who investigates by means of a spectroscope; one skilled in the use of the spectroscope.
SPECTROSCOPY
SPECTROSCOPY Spec *tros "co *py, n.
Defn: The use of the spectroscope; investigations made with the spectroscope.
SPECTRUM
Spec "trum, n.; pl. Spectra. Etym: [L. See Specter. ]
1. An apparition; a specter. [Obs. ]
2. (Opt. ) (a ) The several colored and other rays of which light is composed, separated by the refraction of a prism or other means, and observed or studied either as spread out on a screen, by direct vision, by photography, or otherwise. See Illust. of Light, and Spectroscope. (b ) A luminous appearance, or an image seen after the eye has been exposed to an intense light or a strongly illuminated object. When the object is colored, the image appears of the complementary color, as a green image seen after viewing a red wafer lying on white paper. Called also ocular spectrum. Absorption spectrum, the spectrum of light which has passed through a medium capable of absorbing a portion of the rays. It is characterized by dark spaces, bands, or lines. -- Chemical spectrum, a spectrum of rays considered solely with reference to their chemical effects, as in photography. These, in the usual photogrophic methods, have their maximum influence at and beyond the violet rays, but are not limited to this region. -- Chromatic spectrum, the visible colored rays of the solar spectrum, exhibiting the seven principal colors in their order, and covering the central and larger portion of the space of the whole spectrum. -- Continous spectrum, a spectrum not broken by bands or lines, but having the colors shaded into each other continously, as that from an incandescent solid or liquid, or a gas under high pressure. -- Diffraction spectrum, a spectrum produced by diffraction, as by a grating. -- Gaseous spectrum, the spectrum of an incandesoent gas or vapor, under moderate, or especially under very low, pressure. It is characterized by bright bands or lines. -- Normal spectrum, a representation of a spectrum arranged upon conventional plan adopted as standard, especially a spectrum in which the colors are spaced proportionally to their wave lengths, as when formed by a diffraction grating. -- Ocular spectrum. See Spectrum, 2 (b ), above. -- Prismatic spectrum, a spectrum produced by means of a prism. -- Solar spectrum, the spectrum of solar light, especially as thrown upon a screen in a darkened room. It is characterized by numerous dark lines called Fraunhofer lines. -- Spectrum analysis, chemical analysis effected by comparison of the different relative positions and qualities of the fixed lines of spectra produced by flames in which different substances are burned or evaporated, each substance having its own characteristic system of lines. -- Thermal spectrum, a spectrum of rays considered solely with reference to their heating effect, especially of those rays which produce no luminous phenomena.
New American Oxford Dictionary
spect
spect |spekt spɛkt | ▶verb nonstandard form of expect: I spect they've been to a party.
spectacle
spec ta cle |ˈspektəkəl ˈspɛktəkəl | ▶noun a visually striking performance or display: the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle | the show is pure spectacle. • an event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact: the spectacle of a city's mass grief. PHRASES make a spectacle of oneself draw attention to oneself by behaving in a ridiculous way in public. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin spectaculum ‘public show, ’ from spectare, frequentative of specere ‘to look. ’
spectacled
spec ta cled |ˈspektəkəld ˈspɛktəkəld | ▶adjective wearing spectacles. • used in names of animals with markings that resemble spectacles.
spectacled bear
spec ta cled bear ▶noun a South American bear with a black or dark brown coat and white markings around the eyes. [Tremarctos ornatus, family Ursidae. ]
spectacled caiman
spec ta cled cai man |ˈkāmən ˌspɛktəkəld ˈkeɪmən | ▶noun a small South American caiman with a bony ridge between the eyes that gives the appearance of spectacles. [Caiman sclerops, family Alligatoridae. ]
spectacled cobra
spec ta cled co bra ▶noun an Asian cobra with a marking on the hood that resembles spectacles. Also called Indian cobra, Asian cobra. [Naja naja, family Elapidae. ]
spectacles
spec ta cles |ˈspektəkəlz ˈspɛktəkəlz | ▶plural noun another term for glasses.
spectacular
spec tac u lar |spekˈtakyələr spɛkˈtækjələr | ▶adjective beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way: spectacular mountain scenery. • strikingly large or obvious: the party suffered a spectacular loss in the election. ▶noun an event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects. DERIVATIVES spec tac u lar ly adverb ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from spectacle, on the pattern of words such as oracular .
spectate
spec tate |spekˈtāt spɛkˈteɪt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] be a spectator, esp. at a sporting event: an entire defense starts to spectate like fans in the stands. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: back-formation from spectator .
spectator
spec ta tor |ˈspekˌtātər ˈspɛkˌteɪdər | ▶noun a person who watches at a show, game, or other event. DERIVATIVES spec ta to ri al |ˌspektəˈtôrēəl |adjective ( rare )ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French spectateur or Latin spectator, from spectare ‘gaze at, observe ’ (see spectacle ).
spectator sport
spec ta tor sport |ˈspɛkˌteɪdər spɔrt | ▶noun a sport that many people find entertaining to watch.
specter
spec ter |ˈspektər ˈspɛktər |(Brit. spectre ) ▶noun a ghost. • something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence: the specter of nuclear holocaust. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from French spectre or Latin spectrum (see spectrum ).
spectinomycin
spec ti no my cin |ˌspektənəˈmīsin ˌspɛktɪnəˈmaɪsɪn | ▶noun Medicine a bacterial antibiotic used as an alternative to penicillin. [The drug is obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces spectabilis. ] ORIGIN 1960s: from the specific epithet spectabilis (see above ), literally ‘visible, remarkable ’ + -mycin .
Spector, Phil
Spec tor, Phil |ˈspektər ˈspɛktər | (1940 –), US record producer and songwriter; full name Harvey Phillip Spector. He pioneered a “wall of sound ” style, using echo and tape loops, and had a succession of hit recordings in the 1960s with groups such as the Ronettes and the Crystals. In 2009, he was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson (1962 –2003 ).
spectra
spec tra |ˈspektrə ˈspɛktrə | plural form of spectrum.
spectral
spec tral |ˈspektrəl ˈspɛktrəl | ▶adjective 1 of or like a ghost. [early 18th cent.: from specter + -al . ] 2 of or concerning spectra or the spectrum. [mid 19th cent.: from spectrum + -al . ] DERIVATIVES spec tral ly adverb
spectral index
spec tral in dex ▶noun an exponential factor relating the flux density of a radio source to its frequency.
spectral tarsier
spec tral tar si er |ˈtärsēər ˌspɛktrəl ˈtɑrsiər | ▶noun a tarsier that has a tail with a long bushy tuft and a scaly base, native to Sulawesi. [Tarsius spectrum, family Tarsiidae. ]
spectral type
spec tral type (also spectral class ) ▶noun Astronomy the group in which a star is classified according to its spectrum, esp. using the Harvard classification.
spectre
spec tre |ˈspektər | ▶noun British spelling of specter.
spectro-
spectro- ▶comb. form representing spectrum.
spectrochemistry
spec ¦tro |chem ¦is ¦try |ˌspɛktrə (ʊ )ˈkɛmɪstri | ▶noun [ mass noun ] chemistry based on the study of the spectra of substances.
spectrogram
spec tro gram |ˈspektrəˌgram ˈspɛktrəɡræm | ▶noun a photographic or other visual or electronic representation of a spectrum.
spectrograph
spec tro graph |ˈspektrəˌgraf ˈspɛktrəɡræf | ▶noun an apparatus for photographing or otherwise recording spectra. DERIVATIVES spec tro graph ic |ˌspektrəˈgrafik |adjective, spec tro graph i cal ly |ˌspektrəˈgrafik (ə )lē |adverb, spec trog ra phy |spekˈträgrəfē |noun
spectroheliograph
spec tro he li o graph |ˌspektrōˈhēlēəˌgraf ˌspɛktroʊˈhiliəɡræf | ▶noun an instrument for taking photographs of the sun in light of one wavelength only.
spectrohelioscope
spec tro he li o scope |ˌspektrōˈhēlēəˌskōp ˌspɛktroʊˈhiliəskoʊp | ▶noun a device similar to a spectroheliograph that produces a directly observable monochromatic image of the sun.
spectrolite
spectrolite |ˈspɛktrə (ʊ )lʌɪt | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the mineral labradorite, especially when used as a gemstone.
spectrometer
spec trom e ter |spekˈträmitər spɛkˈtrɑmədər | ▶noun an apparatus used for recording and measuring spectra, esp. as a method of analysis. DERIVATIVES spec tro met ric |ˌspektrəˈmetrik |adjective, spec trom e try |spekˈträmətrē |noun
spectrophotometer
spec tro pho tom e ter |ˌspektrōfōˈtämitər ˌspɛktroʊfəˈtɑmədər | ▶noun an apparatus for measuring the intensity of light in a part of the spectrum, esp. as transmitted or emitted by particular substances. DERIVATIVES spec tro pho to met ric |ˌspektrəˌfōtəˈmetrik |adjective, spec tro pho to met ri cal ly |ˌspektrəˌfōtəˈmetrik (ə )lē |adverb, spec tro pho tom e try |-mətrē |noun
spectroscope
spec tro scope |ˈspektrəˌskōp ˈspɛktrəˌskoʊp | ▶noun an apparatus for producing and recording spectra for examination.
spectroscopy
spec tros co py |spekˈträskəpē spɛkˈtrɑskəpi | ▶noun the branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation. DERIVATIVES spec tro scop ic |ˌspektrəˈskäpik |adjective, spec tro scop i cal ly |ˌspektrəˈskäpik (ə )lē |adverb, spec tros co pist |-pist |noun
spectrum
spec trum |ˈspektrəm ˈspɛktrəm | ▶noun ( pl. spectra |-trə | ) 1 a band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction according to wavelength. • (the spectrum ) the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. • an image or distribution of components of any electromagnetic radiation arranged in a progressive series according to wavelength. • a similar image or distribution of components of sound, particles, etc. , arranged according to such characteristics as frequency, charge, and energy. 2 used to classify something, or suggest that it can be classified, in terms of its position on a scale between two extreme or opposite points: the left or the right of the political spectrum. • a wide range: self-help books are covering a broader and broader spectrum. ORIGIN early 17th cent. (in the sense ‘specter ’): from Latin, literally ‘image, apparition, ’ from specere ‘to look. ’
spectrum analyzer
spec trum an a lyz er ▶noun a device for analyzing a system of oscillations, esp. sound, into its separate components.
Oxford Dictionary
spect
spect |spɛkt | ▶verb non-standard form of expect representing childish pronunciation: I spect they've been to a party.
spectacle
spec |tacle |ˈspɛktək (ə )l | ▶noun a visually striking performance or display: the acrobatic feats make a good spectacle | [ mass noun ] : the show is pure spectacle. • an event or scene regarded in terms of its visual impact: the spectacle of a city's mass grief. PHRASES make a spectacle of oneself draw attention to oneself by behaving in a ridiculous way in public. ORIGIN Middle English: via Old French from Latin spectaculum ‘public show ’, from spectare, frequentative of specere ‘to look ’.
spectacled
spec |tacled |ˈspɛktək (ə )ld | ▶adjective wearing spectacles. • used in names of animals with markings on the face or elsewhere that resemble spectacles.
spectacled bear
spec |tacled bear ▶noun a South American bear with a black or dark brown coat and white markings around the eyes. ●Tremarctos ornatus, family Ursidae.
spectacled caiman
spec |tacled cai ¦man ▶noun a small South American caiman with a bony ridge between the eyes which gives the appearance of spectacles. ●Caiman sclerops, family Alligatoridae.
spectacled cobra
spec |tacled cobra ▶noun an Asian cobra with a marking on the hood that resembles spectacles. Also called Indian cobra. ●Naja naja, family Elapidae.
spectacles
spec |tacles |ˈspɛktək (ə )lz | ▶plural noun Brit. a pair of glasses.
spectacular
spec |tacu |lar |spɛkˈtakjʊlə | ▶adjective beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way: spectacular mountain scenery. • strikingly large or obvious: the party suffered a spectacular loss in the election. ▶noun an event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects. DERIVATIVES spectacularly adverb ORIGIN late 17th cent.: from spectacle, on the pattern of words such as oracular .
spectate
spec |tate |spɛkˈteɪt | ▶verb [ no obj. ] be a spectator, especially at a sporting event: the two of us spectated at the first race. ORIGIN early 18th cent.: back-formation from spectator .
spectator
spec |ta ¦tor |spɛkˈteɪtə | ▶noun a person who watches at a show, game, or other event. DERIVATIVES spectatorial |-təˈtɔːrɪəl |adjective, spectatorship noun ORIGIN late 16th cent.: from French spectateur or Latin spectator, from spectare ‘gaze at, observe ’ (see spectacle ).
spectator sport
spec |ta ¦tor sport ▶noun a sport that many people find entertaining to watch.
specter
spec |ter ▶noun US spelling of spectre.
spectinomycin
spectinomycin |ˌspɛktɪnə (ʊ )ˈmʌɪsɪn | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Medicine a bacterial antibiotic used as an alternative to penicillin. ●The drug is obtained from the bacterium Streptomyces spectabilis. ORIGIN 1960s: from the specific epithet spectabilis (see above ), literally ‘visible, remarkable ’ + -mycin .
Spector, Phil
Spector, Phil |ˈspɛktə | (b.1940 ), American record producer and songwriter; born Harvey Phillip Spector. He pioneered a ‘wall of sound ’ style, using echo and tape loops, and had a succession of hit recordings in the 1960s with groups such as the Ronettes and the Crystals. In 2009 he was convicted of murdering the actress Lana Clarkson.
spectra
spec |tra |ˈspɛktrə | plural form of spectrum.
spectral
spectral 1 |ˈspɛktr (ə )l | ▶adjective of or like a ghost: a spectral, menacing face. DERIVATIVES spectrally adverb ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from spectre + -al .
spectral
spectral 2 |ˈspɛktr (ə )l | ▶adjective of or concerning spectra or the spectrum. DERIVATIVES spectrally adverb ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from spectrum + -al .
spectral index
spec |tral index ▶noun an exponential factor relating the flux density of a radio source to its frequency.
spectral tarsier
spec |tral tar |sier ▶noun a tarsier which has a tail with a long bushy tuft and a scaly base, native to Sulawesi. ●Tarsius spectrum, family Tarsiidae.
spectral type
spectral type (also spectral class ) ▶noun the group in which a star is classified according to its spectrum, especially using the Harvard classification.
spectre
spectre |ˈspɛktə |(US specter ) ▶noun a ghost. • something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence: the spectre of nuclear holocaust. ORIGIN early 17th cent.: from French spectre or Latin spectrum (see spectrum ).
spectro-
spectro- |ˈspɛktrəʊ | ▶combining form representing spectrum.
spectrochemistry
spec ¦tro |chem ¦is ¦try |ˌspɛktrə (ʊ )ˈkɛmɪstri | ▶noun [ mass noun ] chemistry based on the study of the spectra of substances.
spectrogram
spec ¦tro |gram |ˈspɛktrə (ʊ )gram | ▶noun a photographic or other visual or electronic representation of a spectrum.
spectrograph
spec ¦tro |graph |ˈspɛktrə (ʊ )grɑːf | ▶noun an apparatus for photographing or otherwise recording spectra. DERIVATIVES spectrographic |-ˈgrafɪk |adjective, spectrographically |-ˈgrafɪk (ə )li |adverb, spectrography |spɛkˈtrɒgrəfi |noun
spectroheliograph
spectroheliograph |ˌspɛktrə (ʊ )ˈhiːlɪəgrɑːf | ▶noun an instrument for taking photographs of the sun in light of one wavelength only.
spectrohelioscope
spectrohelioscope |ˌspɛktrə (ʊ )ˈhiːlɪəskəʊp | ▶noun a device similar to a spectroheliograph which produces a directly observable monochromatic image of the sun.
spectrolite
spectrolite |ˈspɛktrə (ʊ )lʌɪt | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the mineral labradorite, especially when used as a gemstone.
spectrometer
spectrometer |spɛkˈtrɒmɪtə | ▶noun an apparatus used for recording and measuring spectra, especially as a method of analysis. DERIVATIVES spectrometric |spɛktrəˈmɛtrɪk |adjective, spectrometry noun
spectrophotometer
spectrophotometer |ˌspɛktrə (ʊ )fəʊˈtɒmɪtə | ▶noun an apparatus for measuring the intensity of light in a part of the spectrum, especially as transmitted or emitted by particular substances. DERIVATIVES spectrophotometric |-təˈmɛtrɪk |adjective, spectrophotometrically adverb, spectrophotometry noun
spectroscope
spec ¦tro |scope |ˈspɛktrəskəʊp | ▶noun an apparatus for producing and recording spectra for examination.
spectroscopy
spectroscopy |spɛkˈtrɒskəpi | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the branch of science concerned with the investigation and measurement of spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation. DERIVATIVES spectroscopic |-ˈskɒpɪk |adjective, spectroscopically adverb, spectroscopist noun
spectrum
spec |trum |ˈspɛktrəm | ▶noun ( pl. spectra |-trə | ) 1 a band of colours, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light by their different degrees of refraction according to wavelength. • (the spectrum ) the entire range of wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. • a characteristic series of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by a substance. • the components of a sound or other phenomenon arranged according to such characteristics as frequency, charge, and energy. 2 used to classify something in terms of its position on a scale between two extreme points: the left or the right of the political spectrum. • a wide range: self-help books are covering a broader and broader spectrum. ORIGIN early 17th cent. (in the sense ‘spectre ’): from Latin, literally ‘image, apparition ’, from specere ‘to look ’.
spectrum analyser
spec |trum ana |lys ¦er ▶noun a device for analysing a system of oscillations, especially sound, into its separate components.
American Oxford Thesaurus
spectacle
spectacle noun 1 a spectacle fit for a monarch: display, show, pageant, parade, performance, exhibition, extravaganza, spectacular. 2 they were rather an odd spectacle: sight, vision, scene, prospect, vista, picture. 3 don't make a spectacle of yourself: exhibition, laughingstock, fool, curiosity.
spectacles
spectacles plural noun dated she broke the frames on her spectacles: eyeglasses, glasses, eyewear; informal specs; bifocals.
spectacular
spectacular adjective 1 a spectacular victory: impressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational, dramatic, remarkable, outstanding, memorable, unforgettable. ANTONYMS unimpressive. 2 a spectacular view: striking, picturesque, eye-catching, breathtaking, arresting, glorious; informal out of this world. ANTONYMS unimpressive, dull.
spectator
spectator noun the stands are brimming with eager spectators: watcher, viewer, observer, onlooker, looker-on, bystander, witness; commentator, reporter, monitor; literary beholder. ANTONYMS participant.
specter
specter noun 1 the specters in the crypt: ghost, phantom, apparition, spirit, wraith, shadow, presence; informal spook; literary phantasm, shade. 2 the looming specter of war: threat, menace, shadow, cloud; prospect; danger, peril, fear, dread.
spectral
spectral adjective a spectral figure darting about in a purplish fog: ghostly, phantom, wraithlike, shadowy, incorporeal, insubstantial, disembodied, unearthly, otherworldly; informal spooky.
spectrum
spectrum noun a broad spectrum of opinion: range, gamut, sweep, extent, scope, span; compass, orbit, ambit.
Oxford Thesaurus
spectacle
spectacle noun 1 the Queen's Birthday Parade is a spectacle fit for a monarch: display, show, performance, presentation, exhibition, pageant, parade, extravaganza. 2 the four men did present rather an odd spectacle: sight, vision, view, scene, prospect, vista, outlook, picture. 3 be careful, Your Highness, or you're liable to make a spectacle of yourself: exhibition, laughing stock, fool, curiosity.
spectacles
spectacles plural noun glasses, eyewear; N. Amer. eyeglasses; informal specs.
spectacular
spectacular adjective 1 a spectacular victory: impressive, magnificent, splendid, dazzling, sensational, stunning, dramatic, remarkable, outstanding, memorable, unforgettable, never to be forgotten, unique. ANTONYMS unimpressive. 2 a spectacular view: striking, picturesque, eye-catching, breathtaking, arresting, glorious; informal out of this world. ANTONYMS dull. ▶noun French history was represented in a spectacular for tourists: extravaganza, display, spectacle, exhibition, performance, presentation, show, pageant.
spectator
spectator noun the game attracted about 40,000 spectators: onlooker, watcher, looker-on, fly on the wall, viewer, observer, witness, eyewitness, bystander, non-participant, sightseer; commentator, reporter, monitor, blogger; informal rubberneck; literary beholder. ANTONYMS participant, player.
spectral
spectral adjective four spectral shapes moved through the thick yellow mist: ghostly, wraithlike, shadowy, phantom, incorporeal, insubstantial, disembodied, unearthly, other-worldly; ghastly, eerie, weird, uncanny; informal spooky; rare phantasmal, phantasmic.
spectre
spectre noun 1 the spectres of the murdered boys: ghost, phantom, apparition, spirit, wraith, shadow, presence, illusion; Scottish & Irish bodach; German doppelgänger; W. Indian duppy; informal spook; literary phantasm, shade, revenant, wight; rare eidolon, manes. 2 the spectre of a ruinous trade war loomed: threat, menace, shadow, cloud, vision; prospect; danger, peril, fear, dread.
spectrum
spectrum noun a broad spectrum of opinion: range, gamut, sweep, scope, span; scale; variety; compass, orbit, ambit.
French Dictionary
spectacle
spectacle n. m. nom masculin 1 Ce qui s ’offre à la vue et peut retenir l ’attention. : Le spectacle de la mer qui vient battre les rochers. SYNONYME scène ; tableau ; vue . 2 Représentation (cinématographique, théâtrale, etc. ). : Un spectacle de ballet, de musique. Une salle de spectacle ou de spectacles. 3 Secteur d ’activité touchant le théâtre, le cinéma. : L ’industrie du spectacle (et non le *show business ). LOCUTIONS Au spectacle de À la vue de. : Au spectacle de cette explosion, ils se mirent à crier au secours. SYNONYME au vu de . Se donner en spectacle. S ’exposer à la vue de, à l ’attention de, pour attirer l ’attention. SYNONYME afficher ; exhiber .
spectaculaire
spectaculaire adj. adjectif Impressionnant, frappant. : Un incendie spectaculaire, un succès spectaculaire. Note Orthographique spectacul aire.
spectateur
spectateur , trice n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Personne qui assiste à un spectacle. : Les spectateurs ont applaudi avec enthousiasme.
spectral
spectral , ale , aux adj. adjectif 1 littéraire Qui a le caractère d ’un fantôme. : Des personnages spectraux. 2 Relatif au spectre de la lumière. : Une analyse spectrale.
spectre
spectre n. m. nom masculin 1 Fantôme. : As-tu vu des spectres dans la Maison hantée de La Ronde? 2 Décomposition de la lumière solaire en couleurs allant du violet au rouge. : Les couleurs du spectre sont rouge, orangé, jaune, vert, bleu, indigo et violet. 3 figuré Apparition, vision de quelque chose de terrifiant. : Le spectre de la guerre. Note Sémantique Ne pas confondre avec le nom sceptre, bâton de commandement, symbole de l ’autorité.
Sanseido Dictionary
SPECT
SPECT 〖 single photon emission computed tomography 〗単光子放射型コンピューター断層撮影法 。ガンマ線放出元素を投与し ，体外からその分布を測定してコンピューターで画像処理し ，血液量や代謝機能を調べる 。
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
spectacle
spec ta cle /spéktək (ə )l /〖原義は 「見もの, 見世物 」〗(形 名 )spectacular 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 C (印象的な すばらしい )光景 , 眺め ; 壮観 , 美観 ▸ a grand spectacle from the top of the mountain 山頂からの壮大な眺め 2 C U (壮大な 大掛かりな )見せ物 , ショー , 式典 ; (映画などの )見せ場 , スペクタクル .3 C ｟通例非難して ｠〖単数形で 〗(異様な 驚くような )光景 (sight ), ありさま ; 見もの ; 哀れな様子 ▸ a public spectacle 世間のさらしもの 4 ｟主に英 かたく やや古 ｠〖～s 〗めがね (!glassesの方が一般的 ) ▸ gold-rimmed spectacles 金縁のめがね m à ke a sp é ctacle of one s è lf (愚かなふるまいや服装などをして )物笑いになる, 恥をさらす .
spectacled
sp é c ta cled 形容詞 めがねを掛けた ; (動物が )めがね模様のついた .
spectacular
spec tac u lar /spektǽkjələ r / (! 強勢は第2音節 ) →spectacle 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 壮観な , 目を見張る (ほどの ); 見せ物の (ような )▸ a spectacular view 壮観な眺め 2 劇的な , 著しい ▸ a spectacular success めざましい成功 名詞 C 〖通例修飾語を伴って 〗壮大なショー [見せ物 ]; (テレビの )豪華番組 ; (映画の )超大作 , スペクタクル .～ly 副詞 めざましく, 豪華に .
spectate
spec tate /spéktèɪt |--́ /動詞 自動詞 【スポーツなどを 】観戦する «at » .
spectator
spec ta tor /spéktèɪtə r |--́- /〖spectacle (見る )or 1 (人 )〗名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 【スポーツの試合 イベントなどの 】観客 , 観衆 «at » (→audience )▸ thousands of spectators at the basketball finals バスケットボール決勝の数千人の観客 2 見物人 , 傍観者 ; (事件などの )目撃者 .3 〖the S- 〗『スペクテーター 』 〘政治 芸術 そのほかの時事などを扱う英国の週刊誌 〙.～ sport /-́---̀ |--́--̀ /1 観客動員力のあるスポーツ ; 観戦スポーツ .2 ｟通例おどけて ｠傍観するもの, そのような対象 .
specter
spec ter ｟英 ｠-tre /spéktə r /名詞 C 1 こわい物 ; 不安 (材料 ).2 ｟文 ｠幽霊, 亡霊 (ghost ).
spectra
spec tra /spéktrə /名詞 spectrumの複数形 .
spectral
spec tral /spéktr (ə )l /形容詞 ｟文 ｠〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗1 お化け [幽霊 ]のような .2 〘光学 〙スペクトルの .～ly 副詞
spectre
spec tre /spéktə r /名詞 ｟英 ｠＝specter .
spectro-
spec tro- /spéktroʊ |-trə (ʊ )/接頭辞 スペクトルの .
spectrogram
spec tro gram /spéktrəɡræ̀m /名詞 C 1 分光写真 .2 音声分析図 .
spectrograph
spec tro graph /spéktrəɡræ̀f |-ɡrɑ̀ːf /名詞 C 1 分光写真機 .2 ＝spectrogram .
spectrometer
spec trom e ter /spektrɑ́mətə r |-rɔ́m -/名詞 C 分光計 .
spectroscope
spec tro scope /spéktrəskòʊp /名詞 C 〘光学 〙分光器 〘光をスペクトルに分けるための光学装置 〙.spec tros co py /spektrɑ́skəpi |-trɔ́s -/名詞 U 分光学 .spec tro scop ic /spèktrəskɑ́pɪk |-skɔ́p -/形容詞
spectrum
spec trum /spéktrəm /〖スペクトルの初例は1671年; Newtonによる発見は1666年 〗名詞 複 spectra /-trə /, ～s /-z /C 1 (意見 問題 気分などの )(変動 )範囲 ▸ a wide spectrum of opinions さまざまな意見 2 〘物理 〙スペクトル ; 分光 〘プリズムで太陽光を分解して得られる連続した7色の色帯 〙▸ a radio [sound ] spectrum 電波 [音響 ]スペクトル 3 残像 .
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