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yellow light

/ˈjɛləʊ laɪt/

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phrase

/ˈjɛləʊ laɪt/A2formal
  • ruДорожный сигнал, который загорается жёлтым, чтобы предупредить водителей о скором переключении на красный свет, указывая на необходимость подготовиться к остановке. В переносном смысле также может означать предупреждающий знак или сигнал осторожности в любой ситуации.

A traffic signal that illuminates yellow to warn drivers that the light is about to turn red, indicating they should prepare to stop. Figuratively, it can also refer to a warning sign or cautionary signal in any situation.

  1. Traffic signalA2formal

    A yellow traffic light that warns drivers to slow down and prepare to stop before the light turns red.

    ruЖёлтый свет

    • He slowed down when he saw the yellow light.
    • The yellow light means caution, not speed up.
    • She stopped safely at the yellow light.
  2. Warning or cautionB2informal

    A figurative signal indicating that caution or careful consideration is needed before proceeding.

    ruПредупреждение или осторожность

    • The company's financial report was a yellow light for investors.
    • His hesitation was a yellow light that something was wrong.
    • The warning signs were a yellow light for the project team.