spectator
- n. 观众, 旁观者
- Definition
- n. a person who watches an event without taking part in it
- Example
- Thousands of spectators cheered as the runners crossed the line.
- 跑步者冲过终点线时，成千上万的观众欢呼起来。
Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析
Compared meaning: a person who watches something (noun).
比较义项：观看者、观众（名词）。
- viewer
Refers to someone watching a screen (TV, video, broadcast) rather than attending in person; does not imply physical presence at an event.
指通过屏幕（电视、视频、直播）观看内容的人，而非亲临现场；不含“在场”的意味。
The show lets each viewer vote for their favorite contestant online.
这个节目让每位观众在网上为自己喜欢的选手投票。
- spectator 本词
Refers to someone physically present at a live event, especially sports or performances, watching without taking part.
指亲临现场观看比赛或演出等活动、不参与其中的人，强调本人在场。
Spectators packed the stadium to watch the championship match live.
观众挤满了体育场，现场观看这场冠军赛。
Viewer and spectator both mean someone who watches. A viewer usually watches a screen, like TV or video, not in person. A spectator is physically present at a live event, such as a sports match or a performance, watching without taking part.
这两个词都指“观看某事物的人”，但典型场合不同：viewer 多指通过电视、视频等屏幕观看内容的人，spectator 则指亲临现场观看比赛、演出等事件、不参与其中的人。viewer 没有“在场”的含义，spectator 强调本人在现场旁观。