词汇 | make a spectacle of themselves |
释义 | (redirected from make a spectacle of themselves)make a spectacle of (oneself)To attract attention by foolish or conspicuous behavior. Katie made a spectacle of herself at the New Year's Eve party by confronting her ex-boyfriend in front of all the other guests. Darren's so clumsy that he tends to make a spectacle of himself everywhere he goes. make allowance(s)(for someone or something)1. to allow time, space, food, etc., for someone or something. When planning the party, please make allowances for John and his family. I'm making allowance for ten extra guests. 2. to make excuses or explanations for someone or something; to take into consideration the negative effects of someone or something. You're very late even when we make allowance for the weather. We have to make allowance for the age of the house when we judge its condition. make a ˈspectacle of yourselfdraw attention to yourself by behaving or dressing in a ridiculous way in public: He made a spectacle of himself by shouting at the barman.make allowance/allowances for1. To take into consideration when planning something. 2. To make excuses for or treat with leniency. |
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