Definitionsordbok
Engelska
Yellow
ˈjɛloʊ
Mycket Vanlig
~ 2100
~ 2100
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Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000. Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
Yellow -
Having the color of ripe lemons or sunflowers
Exempel: She wore a bright yellow dress to the party.
Användning: informalSammanhang: describing colors in everyday conversations
Notera: Yellow is a primary color and is often associated with happiness and energy.
Cowardly or lacking courage
Exempel: He showed his yellow streak by refusing to confront the bully.
Användning: informalSammanhang: used metaphorically to describe someone's behavior
Notera: This meaning is derived from the idea of yellow representing fear or caution.
A warning signal or cautionary symbol
Exempel: The yellow light at the traffic signal means to slow down.
Användning: formalSammanhang: traffic regulations or safety signs
Notera: Yellow is commonly used in traffic lights and signs to indicate a warning or a need for caution.
Synonymer för Yellow
golden
Golden refers to a bright, metallic yellow color resembling that of gold.
Exempel: She wore a beautiful golden dress to the party.
Notera: Golden specifically refers to a shiny, metallic yellow color often associated with richness or luxury.
amber
Amber describes a warm, honey-colored shade of yellow with a hint of orange or brown.
Exempel: The sunset painted the sky in shades of amber and pink.
Notera: Amber typically has a darker and more earthy tone compared to a bright, primary yellow.
saffron
Saffron is a vivid yellow-orange color, often associated with the spice of the same name.
Exempel: The saffron robes of the monks stood out against the green landscape.
Notera: Saffron is a more specific shade of yellow, leaning towards orange, and is commonly used in cultural or culinary contexts.
blonde
Blonde can refer to a light yellow color, especially when describing hair or certain objects.
Exempel: Her hair was a beautiful shade of blonde, shining in the sunlight.
Notera: Blonde is predominantly used to describe a light yellow color in relation to hair or as a descriptor for a light, pale yellow shade.
Yellows uttryck och vanliga fraser
Yellow-bellied
Refers to someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Exempel: He was too yellow-bellied to confront the bully.
Notera: The phrase uses 'yellow' to describe a characteristic (cowardice), rather than the color itself.
Yellow journalism
Refers to journalism that presents little or no legitimate news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers.
Exempel: The article was full of sensationalism, typical of yellow journalism.
Notera: The phrase uses 'yellow' to describe sensationalism in journalism, not the color.
Yellow card
A warning card shown in sports, especially in soccer, to caution a player for a foul.
Exempel: The referee issued a yellow card to the player for a reckless tackle.
Notera: The phrase uses 'yellow' to indicate a cautionary measure in sports, distinct from the color itself.
Yellow fever
A viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, also used metaphorically to describe an intense enthusiasm or attraction.
Exempel: Many travelers are vaccinated against yellow fever before visiting certain regions.
Notera: The phrase uses 'yellow' to refer to a disease or intense attraction, not the color yellow.
Mellow yellow
Refers to something relaxed, easygoing, or laid-back.
Exempel: After a stressful day, I like to relax with some mellow yellow music.
Notera: The phrase uses 'mellow yellow' as a descriptor for a relaxed state, not the color itself.
Yellows vardagliga (slang) uttryck
Yellow tape
Yellow tape refers to caution tape that is typically used by authorities to cordon off a crime scene or hazardous area.
Exempel: The police put up yellow tape around the crime scene.
Notera: The term 'yellow tape' specifically refers to the color of the caution tape, distinguishing it from other types of tape used for different purposes.
Yellow cab
Yellow cab is a term commonly used to refer to a taxi, particularly in places where yellow taxis are prevalent like in New York City.
Exempel: I hailed a yellow cab to take me to the airport.
Notera: The term 'yellow cab' is a specific reference to taxis that are painted in yellow as a distinguishing feature, setting them apart from other types of transportation.
Yellow belly
Yellow belly is a slang term used to describe someone who is cowardly or lacking courage.
Exempel: Don't be such a yellow belly, stand up for yourself!
Notera: While 'yellow' on its own could refer to the color, 'yellow belly' is a derogatory term that implies weakness or fearfulness in a person.
Yellow light
Yellow light is used to refer to the traffic signal that indicates caution or a warning of an impending stop.
Exempel: He sped up as soon as the yellow light came on.
Notera: The term 'yellow light' specifically pertains to the cautionary signal in traffic lights and is distinct from the color yellow itself.
Yellow-bone
Yellow-bone is a term, particularly in African-American slang, used to describe a person with a light skin complexion.
Exempel: She's proud of her complexion and embraces being a yellow-bone.
Notera: The term 'yellow-bone' is a culturally specific slang term used within certain communities to describe individuals with specific skin tones, differentiating it from the general term 'yellow'.
Yellow - Exempel
The sunflower is yellow.
The walls of the room are painted in a yellowish-green color.
The leaves of the tree turned yellow in the autumn.
Yellows grammatik
Yellow - Adjektiv (Adjective) / Adjektiv (Adjective)
Lemma: yellow
Böjningar
Adjektiv, komparativ (Adjective, comparative): yellower
Adjektiv, superlativ (Adjective, superlative): yellowest
Adjektiv (Adjective): yellow
Substantiv, plural (Noun, plural): yellows, yellow
Substantiv, singular eller massa (Noun, singular or mass): yellow
Verb, dåtid (Verb, past tense): yellowed
Verb, gerundium eller presens particip (Verb, gerund or present participle): yellowing
Verb, 3:e person singular presens (Verb, 3rd person singular present): yellows
Verb, grundform (Verb, base form): yellow
Verb, presens inte 3:e person singular (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): yellow
Stavelser, Avgränsning och Betoning
yellow innehåller 2 stavelser: yel • low
Fonetik transkription: ˈye-(ˌ)lō
yel low , ˈye (ˌ)lō (Den röda stavelsen är betonad)
Yellow - Betydelse och användningsfrekvens
Ordets frekvens- och betydelseindex indikerar hur ofta ett ord förekommer i ett givet språk. Ju mindre antalet är, desto oftare används ordet. De vanligast använda orden sträcker sig vanligtvis från cirka 1 till 4000.
yellow: ~ 2100 (Mycket Vanlig).
Detta betydelseindex hjälper dig att fokusera på de mest användbara orden under din språkinlärningsprocess.
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