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yellow

UK/'jelәu/US
NGSL 2kIELTSA1

Definitions

n.

The colour of sunflowers and lemons, between green and orange in the spectrum

黄色

v.

To become or make something yellow, especially with age

变黄;使变黄

adj.

Having a yellow colour; cowardly; sensationalist or of doubtful accuracy (of journalism)

黄色的;胆小的;耸人听闻的

Root Breakdown

Native English
yellowother
=yellow

Common Collocations

  • 1.bright yellow明亮的黄色
  • 2.turn yellow变黄
  • 3.pale yellow淡黄色

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The yellow sunflowers turned their faces toward the bright sun in the garden.

  • 2.

    Over time, the white paper began to yellow as it aged and lost its pristine appearance.

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