英语词汇“flag”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

flag

(flæg )

Word forms: flags , flagging , flagged

1. countable noun B1+

A flag is a piece of cloth which can be attached to a pole and which is used as a sign, signal, or symbol of something, especially of a particular country.

The Marines raised the American flag.

They had raised the white flag in surrender.

Synonyms: banner, standard, colours, jack

2. countable noun

A flag is a small piece of paper or cloth attached to a stick or pin which is sold on a flag day or used to mark a particular spot.

3. countable noun [usually adjective NOUN]

Journalists sometimes refer to the flag of a particular country or organization as a way of referring to the country or organization itself and its values or power.

The two brothers are riding under the British flag.

The airport was opened by Canadian troops operating under the flag of the United Nations.

[Also + of]

4. verb

If you flag or if your spirits flag, you begin to lose enthusiasm or energy.

His enthusiasm was in no way flagging. [VERB]

By 4,000m he was beginning to flag. [VERB]

Synonyms: weaken, fall, die, fail

5. countable noun

A flag is the same as a flagstone.

6. See also flagged

7. to fly the flag phrase

If you fly the flag, you show that you are proud of your country, or that you support a particular cause, especially when you are in a foreign country or when few other people do.

The athlete flew the flag with distinction for Britain.

Phrasal verbs:

flag down

phrasal verb

If you flag down a vehicle, especially a taxi, you wave at it as a signal for the driver to stop.

They flagged down a passing family who stopped to help them. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

Marlette was already out of the door, flagging down a taxi. [VERB noun PARTICLE]

flag up

phrasal verb

If you flag up something such as a problem, you bring it to someone's attention.

Staff can use the noticeboard to flag up any concerns. [VERB PARTICLE noun]

I think there are more important issues and I just wanted to flag that up. [VERB noun PARTICLE]

Image of flag

Idioms:

wrap yourself in the flag [mainly US]

to try to do something for your own advantage while pretending to do it for the good of your country

Politicians always try to wrap themselves in the flag on Independence Day, but I think most people can see through that.

a red flag [mainly US]

something that gives a warning of a bad or dangerous situation or event

Anyone who raises a red flag could be met by officials when the ship or plane arrives in this country.

keep the flag flying

to do something to show your support for a group to which you belong, or to show your support for something that you agree with

I would ask members to keep the flag flying by entering some of their plants in both shows.

fly the flag

to represent your country or a group to which you belong at a sporting event or at some other special occasion, or to do something to show your support for it

It doesn't matter whether you are flying the flag for your country, or the Horse Trials Group, or your sponsor, the image you present is all-important.

Collocations:

carry a flag

Carrying the flag is an honour because I love my country.

The Sun (2012)

I hope to carry the flag and tell the world that we still exist.

The Sun (2012)

A small group of people carried a Chinese flag out into the middle of the street.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

display a flag

My father used to display a crisp American flag outside of our house.

Christianity Today (2000)

It displays the flags of eight countries, with the Nato flag in the middle.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

He faced criticism over his refusal to display a flag on his limo.

The Sun (2006)

flag mast

A church also had the flag mast, (the dwajastambha) in front.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

A deepastambham and dwajasthambham (the lamp post and flag mast) are added in front of the balikkal mandapam.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Both the flag masts are erected in front of the church; the flags are blessed and hoisted by the priest and hailed by crowd.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

flag represents

The second side of the flag represents members today.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The flag represents a banner of 2:3 proportion.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Purposely divided into four parts, the flag represents the waterways, waterfalls and original townships of this region.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

For some, the flag represents only a past era of southern sovereignty.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The green field of the flag represents the agriculture industry of the province.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

giant flag

Please put the giant flag printed in today's paper in your window.

The Sun

For, even if these celebrities were to enter the arena waving a giant flag with their names on, a large proportion of us would still struggle to identify them.

Times, Sunday Times

As they were ejected, another group were led out of the arena after unfurling a giant flag demanding that the host nation opened itself up to immigration.

The Sun

Giant flags were passed over heads, banners were unfurled over advertising hoardings and there was a general air of forced enthusiasm.

Times, Sunday Times

Add the ticker-tape and sparklers, the giant flags and malevolent tackles, and this game fizzed with intent.

Times, Sunday Times

hang a flag

A large Russian flag hung in one corner.

Times, Sunday Times (2012)

British and Australian flags hung outside many houses.

The Sun (2010)

He insisted that each home hang a flag during the tournament

The Times, Sunday Times

He may once have hung the Jamaican flag on the bedroom wall, but he is not quite sure.

Times, Sunday Times (2010)

hoist a flag

Yes, when in turbulent political waters, hoist that flag of convenience, the rainbow banner.

Times, Sunday Times

There are lots of lovely touches — wake up and hoist a flag outside your room and breakfast will arrive — and there's a picnic basket option for lunch too.

Times, Sunday Times

The use of a simple slip knot allows one person alone to hoist the flag unaided.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

The soldiers were allowed to hoist the flag on the place.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Slightly before they arrived on each other's beam, both frigates reduced their lower sails and hoisted their flag, firing a full broadside.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

lower a flag

Their plan had been to lower the flag by its halyards but to their consternation they found that it was also tied to the top of the staff.

Times,Sunday Times

He admits maybe it's time to lower the flag.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

He refused to lower the flag.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Vessels defeated in battle also lowered their flags to allow the colours of the victor to be flown above.

Times, Sunday Times

Time to lower the flags for o good.

The Sun

plant a flag

Guests lounging on the sand plant a flag next to them to get the attention of the in-house beach butler who brings drinks and food.

Times, Sunday Times

I move on to the next bench and plant my flag with my bag.

Christianity Today

I needed a single unique issue on which to plant my flag.

Globe and Mail

Finally, the couple had to run the 200m back to the start and plant their flag on the finish line.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

It plants the flag for a less heralded year: 1962.

Times,Sunday Times

raise a flag

It was unfortunate the linesman didn't raise his flag.

The Sun

Instructed to give offside only if they are 100 per cent sure, they repeatedly raise their flag wrongly, their hunch having let them down.

Times, Sunday Times

And guests on the resort's beach need only raise a flag to alert their barman to send a bottle of bubbly down a zip wire.

Times, Sunday Times

We are publishing this giant poster so you can join thousands of schools, businesses and councils this morning and raise a flag in support of the troops too.

The Sun

A minute-long symphonic version of each, enough time to raise a flag.

Times, Sunday Times

salute a flag

They salute the flag and sing stirring patriotic anthems with hands on their serious hearts.

Times, Sunday Times

They wanted me to build campfires, salute the flag and learn the incredibly useful difference between a square knot and a clove hitch.

Times, Sunday Times

Frankfurter wrote that the school district's interest in creating national unity was enough to allow them to require students to salute the flag.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

For this reason they refused to salute the flag.

Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0

Or else several would rise to their feet, as if saluting a flag.

Times,Sunday Times

warning flag

Why isn't there a sewage warning flag on the beach?

The Sun (2008)

There were no swimmers or walkers on the beach and no warning flag system in place.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

They had little chance to spot the warning flag as they drove their mounts down the short straight.

The Sun (2006)

white flag of surrender

It's high time racing people stood up to be counted, instead of always waving the white flag of surrender.

The Sun (2013)

If this were a real war, Athens would now be waving the white flag of surrender.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

Who can really be surprised her body is putting up the white flag of surrender at 21?

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

Now they appear more like a white flag of surrender.

The Sun (2011)

So they have got to now wave the white flag of surrender.

The Sun (2011)

Translations:

Chinese: 旗, 衰退热情、精力等

Japanese: 旗, 衰える

单词	flag
释义	flag (flæg ) Word forms: flags , flagging , flagged 1. countable noun B1+ A flag is a piece of cloth which can be attached to a pole and which is used as a sign, signal, or symbol of something, especially of a particular country. The Marines raised the American flag. They had raised the white flag in surrender. Synonyms: banner, standard, colours, jack 2. countable noun A flag is a small piece of paper or cloth attached to a stick or pin which is sold on a flag day or used to mark a particular spot. 3. countable noun [usually adjective NOUN] Journalists sometimes refer to the flag of a particular country or organization as a way of referring to the country or organization itself and its values or power. The two brothers are riding under the British flag. The airport was opened by Canadian troops operating under the flag of the United Nations. [Also + of] 4. verb If you flag or if your spirits flag, you begin to lose enthusiasm or energy. His enthusiasm was in no way flagging. [VERB] By 4,000m he was beginning to flag. [VERB] Synonyms: weaken, fall, die, fail 5. countable noun A flag is the same as a flagstone. 6. See also flagged 7. to fly the flag phrase If you fly the flag, you show that you are proud of your country, or that you support a particular cause, especially when you are in a foreign country or when few other people do. The athlete flew the flag with distinction for Britain. Phrasal verbs: flag down phrasal verb If you flag down a vehicle, especially a taxi, you wave at it as a signal for the driver to stop. They flagged down a passing family who stopped to help them. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Marlette was already out of the door, flagging down a taxi. [VERB noun PARTICLE] flag up phrasal verb If you flag up something such as a problem, you bring it to someone's attention. Staff can use the noticeboard to flag up any concerns. [VERB PARTICLE noun] I think there are more important issues and I just wanted to flag that up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] Image of flag © Natykach Nataliia, Shutterstock Idioms: wrap yourself in the flag [mainly US] to try to do something for your own advantage while pretending to do it for the good of your country Politicians always try to wrap themselves in the flag on Independence Day, but I think most people can see through that. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a red flag [mainly US] something that gives a warning of a bad or dangerous situation or event Anyone who raises a red flag could be met by officials when the ship or plane arrives in this country. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers keep the flag flying to do something to show your support for a group to which you belong, or to show your support for something that you agree with I would ask members to keep the flag flying by entering some of their plants in both shows. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers fly the flag to represent your country or a group to which you belong at a sporting event or at some other special occasion, or to do something to show your support for it It doesn't matter whether you are flying the flag for your country, or the Horse Trials Group, or your sponsor, the image you present is all-important. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: carry a flag Carrying the flag is an honour because I love my country. The Sun (2012) I hope to carry the flag and tell the world that we still exist. The Sun (2012) A small group of people carried a Chinese flag out into the middle of the street. Times, Sunday Times (2008) display a flag My father used to display a crisp American flag outside of our house. Christianity Today (2000) It displays the flags of eight countries, with the Nato flag in the middle. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He faced criticism over his refusal to display a flag on his limo. The Sun (2006) flag mast A church also had the flag mast, (the dwajastambha) in front. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A deepastambham and dwajasthambham (the lamp post and flag mast) are added in front of the balikkal mandapam. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both the flag masts are erected in front of the church; the flags are blessed and hoisted by the priest and hailed by crowd. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 flag represents The second side of the flag represents members today. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The flag represents a banner of 2:3 proportion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Purposely divided into four parts, the flag represents the waterways, waterfalls and original townships of this region. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For some, the flag represents only a past era of southern sovereignty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The green field of the flag represents the agriculture industry of the province. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 giant flag Please put the giant flag printed in today's paper in your window. The Sun For, even if these celebrities were to enter the arena waving a giant flag with their names on, a large proportion of us would still struggle to identify them. Times, Sunday Times As they were ejected, another group were led out of the arena after unfurling a giant flag demanding that the host nation opened itself up to immigration. The Sun Giant flags were passed over heads, banners were unfurled over advertising hoardings and there was a general air of forced enthusiasm. Times, Sunday Times Add the ticker-tape and sparklers, the giant flags and malevolent tackles, and this game fizzed with intent. Times, Sunday Times hang a flag A large Russian flag hung in one corner. Times, Sunday Times (2012) British and Australian flags hung outside many houses. The Sun (2010) He insisted that each home hang a flag during the tournament The Times, Sunday Times He may once have hung the Jamaican flag on the bedroom wall, but he is not quite sure. Times, Sunday Times (2010) hoist a flag Yes, when in turbulent political waters, hoist that flag of convenience, the rainbow banner. Times, Sunday Times There are lots of lovely touches — wake up and hoist a flag outside your room and breakfast will arrive — and there's a picnic basket option for lunch too. Times, Sunday Times The use of a simple slip knot allows one person alone to hoist the flag unaided. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The soldiers were allowed to hoist the flag on the place. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Slightly before they arrived on each other's beam, both frigates reduced their lower sails and hoisted their flag, firing a full broadside. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 lower a flag Their plan had been to lower the flag by its halyards but to their consternation they found that it was also tied to the top of the staff. Times,Sunday Times He admits maybe it's time to lower the flag. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He refused to lower the flag. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Vessels defeated in battle also lowered their flags to allow the colours of the victor to be flown above. Times, Sunday Times Time to lower the flags for o good. The Sun plant a flag Guests lounging on the sand plant a flag next to them to get the attention of the in-house beach butler who brings drinks and food. Times, Sunday Times I move on to the next bench and plant my flag with my bag. Christianity Today I needed a single unique issue on which to plant my flag. Globe and Mail Finally, the couple had to run the 200m back to the start and plant their flag on the finish line. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It plants the flag for a less heralded year: 1962. Times,Sunday Times raise a flag It was unfortunate the linesman didn't raise his flag. The Sun Instructed to give offside only if they are 100 per cent sure, they repeatedly raise their flag wrongly, their hunch having let them down. Times, Sunday Times And guests on the resort's beach need only raise a flag to alert their barman to send a bottle of bubbly down a zip wire. Times, Sunday Times We are publishing this giant poster so you can join thousands of schools, businesses and councils this morning and raise a flag in support of the troops too. The Sun A minute-long symphonic version of each, enough time to raise a flag. Times, Sunday Times salute a flag They salute the flag and sing stirring patriotic anthems with hands on their serious hearts. Times, Sunday Times They wanted me to build campfires, salute the flag and learn the incredibly useful difference between a square knot and a clove hitch. Times, Sunday Times Frankfurter wrote that the school district's interest in creating national unity was enough to allow them to require students to salute the flag. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For this reason they refused to salute the flag. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Or else several would rise to their feet, as if saluting a flag. Times,Sunday Times warning flag Why isn't there a sewage warning flag on the beach? The Sun (2008) There were no swimmers or walkers on the beach and no warning flag system in place. Times, Sunday Times (2015) They had little chance to spot the warning flag as they drove their mounts down the short straight. The Sun (2006) white flag of surrender It's high time racing people stood up to be counted, instead of always waving the white flag of surrender. The Sun (2013) If this were a real war, Athens would now be waving the white flag of surrender. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Who can really be surprised her body is putting up the white flag of surrender at 21? Times, Sunday Times (2008) Now they appear more like a white flag of surrender. The Sun (2011) So they have got to now wave the white flag of surrender. The Sun (2011) Translations: Chinese: 旗, 衰退热情、精力等 Japanese: 旗, 衰える
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