| 单词 | yellow warning |
| 释义 | > as lemmasyellow warning 11. Designating a warning or indication that danger, or an emergency, is thought to be near but not actually imminent (frequently in yellow warning); designating a state of heightened caution or vigilance; of or relating to such a state. Cf. yellow alert n. at Compounds 2a, yellow light n. ΚΠ 1940 Mass-observ. Arch. 29 June in A. Calder & D. Sheridan Speak for Yourself (1984) iii. 77 We had an air raid ‘yellow’ message this morning, and the telephone girl had worked the factory warning for a minute before she was told that she ought to do nothing before the ‘red’ came through. 1941 Winnipeg Free Press 14 June (Mag. section) 8/2 In the course of his duties he [sc. an air raid warden] used to receive what was called ‘The Yellow Warning’. This was a signal that enemy planes were at the coast and that the wardens were to be on the alert, although the siren was not sounded until the red warning went. 1963 Times 22 Jan. 10/3 The service have issued a ‘yellow warning’. This is intended to warn hospitals to cut down on routine admissions so as to make room for emergencies. 2013 M. Divine & A. E. Machate Way of SEAL viii. 183 Use this exercise to practice maintaining a ‘yellow state’ of passive alertness. For example, when going to a restaurant, ensure that your yellow radar is switched ‘on’. 2016 Daily Tel. (Nexis) 22 June 1 A yellow warning has been issued for rain and localised flooding in the South East. < as lemmas |
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