spectator
spectator — 名詞
- spectatorsingular
- spectatorsplural
1. someone who observes a happening or display — a football game, a theater perform
觀眾；旁觀者
在現場觀看活動但不參與的人
someone who observes a happening or display — a football game, a theater performance, or a street parade — from outside the action, without playing an active role in it
The stadium filled with thousands of spectators cheering for their home team.
體育場裡擠滿了數千名為自家球隊加油的觀眾。
plural form with large number + cheering
Nia was just a spectator at the marathon, watching her friend run past.
Nia 只是馬拉松賽事的旁觀者，看著她的朋友跑過去。
A loud cheer rose from the spectators when Anjali scored the winning goal.
當 Anjali 踢進致勝一球時，觀眾席爆出一陣巨大的歡呼聲。
Security guards asked the spectators to stay behind the metal barrier.
保全人員要求觀眾待在金屬圍欄後方。
spectator + instruction from authorities
The street performer bowed as the spectators clapped and dropped coins into his hat.
街頭藝人鞠躬致謝，觀眾們一邊鼓掌，一邊把硬幣扔進他的帽子裡。
- spectator at
- spectator of
- spectator sport
- innocent spectator
- mere spectator
- spectator stand / seating
- spectator violence
- audience
A group listening to or watching a performance, especially in a theater or concert hall; less common for outdoor sports.
- onlooker
Someone who watches an event without being part of it, often used for unexpected or accidental events (onlookers at a fire).
- viewer
Someone who watches something on a screen (television, computer); not present at the location.
- observer
A more formal word; can refer to someone who watches in order to learn or report, not just for enjoyment.
- participant
Someone who takes an active part in an event rather than just watching it.
- player
A person directly involved in a game or sport, as opposed to watching from the side.
文法句型
spectator + of + event
spectator + at + event
用法筆記
Spectator focuses on physical presence at an event. Distinguish from viewer (watching on screen) and audience (often seated in a theater or concert hall). Frequently paired with at (+ event name): spectators at the match, spectators at the parade.
常見錯誤
同根字
- spectate動詞C1
- spectacle名詞B2
- spectacular形容詞B2
- spectatorship名詞C2