单词 | walk sign |
释义 | > as lemmas(don't) walk sign l. intransitive. Originally U.S. In imperative as Walk or in Don't Walk, referring to lights or signals at a pedestrian crossing that indicate whether it is safe or permissible to cross the road. Frequently attributive, as (don't) walk signal, (don't) walk sign, etc. ΚΠ 1930 Tyrone (Pa.) Daily Herald 17 Mar. 8/1 There is hardly any use having the amber or walk signal in the traffic lights [for motorists].] 1935 Man. Uniform Traffic Control Devices (Amer. Assoc. State Highway Officials) 70 It is recommended, however, that red be shown in all directions to stop vehicular movement and that a special WALK signal be provided for pedestrians. 1948 Los Angeles Times 25 Oct. ii. 1/1 Signs say ‘walk’ and ‘don't walk’ and light up, and go out and do it all in Technicolor. 1976 C. James in Observer Rev. 27 June 17/3 The Sydney traffic signs..now say ‘Walk/Don't Walk.’ 1990 N. Baker Room Temperature ii. 11 Buttons that infrequent pedestrians could press to suspend the ideal timing with a walk sign. 2006 Calgary (Alberta) Sun (Nexis) 28 May 32 ‘Don't Walk’ signals..change from flash to solid..to indicate a yellow light is imminent. < as lemmas |
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