单词 | warning sign |
释义 | > as lemmaswarning sign warning sign n. a sign that gives warning of some impending danger or hazard; (often figurative) an indication that a bad or dangerous situation or event is likely to develop or occur.Some examples included here may be interpreted as uses of warning adj. a. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > danger > warning of imminent danger or evil > [noun] > a warning sign, event, etc. watchwordc1475 sea-mark1589 buoya1603 warning sign1628 red light1790 tocsin bell1823 tocsin1842 danger-signal1848 yellow light1940 warning bell1951 amber light1956 1628 J. Dyke Serm. preached at Publicke Fast 9 When his [sc. God's] Ministers are killing..it is a warning signe that enemyes shall come to doe the like. 1716 J. Gay Trivia ii. 33 Does not each Walker know the warning Sign When Wisps of Straw depend upon the twine Cross the close Street, that then the paver's art Renews the ways. 1846 Newcastle Guardian & Tyne Mercury 6 June 8/6 After this impediment to our navigation is removed, the warning sign will also be withdrawn. 1883 Harper's Mag. Dec. 27/2 He died very suddenly, with scarce a warning sign of illness. 1953 Tracks Mar. 54/2 An arthritic condition is often a warning sign that something else is wrong. 2017 Hamilton Mountain (Ont.) News (Nexis) 4 July 1 We got sued for injuries sustained by a tobogganer who ignored the warning signs. < as lemmas |
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