| 单词 | danger sign |
| 释义 | > as lemmasdanger sign danger sign n. a sign indicating a potential danger or hazard, esp. any of a category of public signage with vividly coloured pictograms depicting the nature of the hazard (see quot. 2007); (often figurative) an indication that a bad or dangerous situation or event is likely to develop or occur; cf. warning sign n. ΚΠ 1860 Morning Post 22 Nov. 2/4 I thought it was strange that I did not hear it [sc. the whistle of a train approaching a station], because the danger sign of the main signal was on. 1886 Galveston (Texas) Daily News 7 Nov. 7/4 His nomination and vote are danger signs of which the conservative and constitution-loving people of the Union should take notice. 1918 Pop. Sci. Monthly Nov. 48/1 It has been suggested that a universal danger sign be adopted—one that will be recognized immediately by any person of any nationality. 1996 T. Barnes Dealing with Depression Introd. 15 [The book] will help you to recognise the..symptoms of despairing behaviour... You may then find yourself in a position to see the danger signs approaching and to take evasive or self-protective action. 2007 Global Broadcast Database (Nexis) 8 Jan. A danger sign near the top of the cliff warns of unstable and slippery surfaces. < as lemmas |
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