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flag

英 [flæɡ]

美 [flæɡ]

n.  旗; 旗帜(指某国家或组织及其信仰和价值观); (体育运动的)信号旗,标志旗
v.  标示(重要处); 疲乏; 变弱; 热情衰减

复数:flags 过去式:flagged 现在分词:flagging 过去分词:flagged 第三人称单数:flags 

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同义词辨析

flagbannerensignstandard【导航词义:旗帜】

flagn. 旗帜
〔辨析〕
普通用词,指代表某一国家、组织等的旗帜;在体育运动中常指信号旗或标示位置的标志旗。
〔例证〕
the free kick near the corner flag
角旗附近的任意球
The national flag is flying in the air.
国旗在空中飘扬。
Do you know the history and meaning of the American flag?
你知道美国国旗的历史和含义吗?
bannern. 横幅;旗号
〔辨析〕
通常指用两根竿子撑起的横幅标语,也可指某种主张、信仰等。
〔例证〕
The workers held a banner reading 'We Want Bread' while on strike.
工人们罢工时打着横幅,上面写着“我们要面包”。
They were so excited that they kept waving banners.
他们非常激动,不停地挥动着横幅。
She never felt the need to carry the banner of feminism.
她从来都不觉得有必要举着女性主义的旗帜。
ensignn. 舰旗
〔辨析〕
指挂在船上表示国籍的旗帜。
〔例证〕
the White Ensign
英国海军旗
Can you tell me about the ensign of the Russian Navy?
你能告诉我俄罗斯海军的舰旗是什么样的吗?
standardn. 〈旧〉仪式用旗帜
〔辨析〕
指在正式仪式上使用的旗帜,尤指军旗。
〔例证〕
Have you seen the royal standard of the United Kingdom?
你见过英国王室的旗帜吗?

短语动词

flag down
1. 挥手拦下(尤指出租车)  

flag up
1. 引起对…的注意  

短语用例

    flag sb/sth↔down

    • 挥旗(或挥手)示意停车
      to signal to the driver of a vehicle to stop by waving at them
      1. the Italian flag
        意大利国旗
      2. the flag of Italy
        意大利国旗
      3. The hotel flies the European Union flag .
        这家饭店悬挂着欧盟的旗帜。
      4. The American flag was flying .
        美国国旗飘扬。
      5. All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died) .
        到处都下半旗致哀。
      6. The black and white flag went down, and the race began.
        黑白旗落下,赛跑开始了。

    flag sth↔up

    • 引起对…的注意
      to draw attention to sth

      习惯用语

        n.

          fly/show/wave the flag
        • 表示并号召拥护自己的国家(或某组织、某思想)
          to show your support for your country, an organization or an idea to encourage or persuade others to do the same
        • keep the flag flying
        • 代表自己的国家(或组织)
          to represent your country or organization
        • Our exporters keep the flag flying at international trade exhibitions.
          我们的出口商在国际贸易展览会上代表我们的国家参展。
        • a red rag to a bull
        • 斗牛的红布;激起人怒火的事物
          something that is likely to make sb very angry

        牛津词典

          noun


          • a piece of cloth with a special coloured design on it that may be the symbol of a particular country or organization, or may have a particular meaning. A flag can be attached to a pole or held in the hand.
            1. the Italian flag
              意大利国旗
            2. the flag of Italy
              意大利国旗
            3. The hotel flies the European Union flag .
              这家饭店悬挂着欧盟的旗帜。
            4. The American flag was flying .
              美国国旗飘扬。
            5. All the flags were at half mast (= in honour of a famous person who has died) .
              到处都下半旗致哀。
            6. The black and white flag went down, and the race began.
              黑白旗落下,赛跑开始了。
          • 旗帜(指某国家或组织及其信仰和价值观)
            used to refer to a particular country or organization and its beliefs and values
            1. to swear allegiance to the flag
              面对旗帜作效忠宣誓
            2. He was working under the flag of the United Nations.
              他在联合国工作。
          • (体育运动的)信号旗,标志旗
            a piece of cloth that is attached to a pole and used as a signal or marker in various sports
            1. 菖蒲;鸢尾;香蒲
              a flower that is a type of iris and that grows near water
              1. 菖蒲;鸢尾;香蒲
                a flower that is a type of iris and that grows near water

                verb

                • 标示(重要处)
                  to put a special mark next to information that you think is important
                  1. I've flagged the paragraphs that we need to look at in more detail.
                    我已用特殊记号标出我们需要更详细考虑的段落。
                • 疲乏;变弱;热情衰减
                  to become tired, weaker or less enthusiastic
                  1. It had been a long day and the children were beginning to flag.
                    这一天真漫长,孩子们都累得打起蔫来。
                  2. Her confidence had never flagged.
                    她的信心从未减弱。
                  3. flagging support/enthusiasm
                    日益减少的支持;渐渐低落的热情

                柯林斯词典

                • N-COUNT 旗;旗帜;(尤指)国旗
                  Aflagis a piece of cloth which can be attached to a pole and which is used as a sign, signal, or symbol of something, especially of a particular country.
                  1. The Marines climbed to the roof of the embassy building to raise the American flag...
                    海军陆战队队员爬到使馆大楼顶上,升起了美国国旗。
                  2. They had raised the white flag in surrender.
                    他们已经举起白旗投降。
                • (在售旗募捐日出售或在某个位置上作标记用的)小旗,旗状物
                  Aflagis a small piece of paper or cloth attached to a stick or pin which is sold on a flag day or used to mark a particular spot.
                  1. N-COUNT 旗帜(新闻用语,代指某个国家、组织或其价值观、权力)
                    Journalists sometimes refer to theflagof a particular country or organization as a way of referring to the country or organization itself and its values or power.
                    1. Joining John Whitaker will be his brother Michael also riding under the British flag...
                      约翰·惠特克将与他的兄弟迈克尔一起代表英国参加这场自行车赛。
                    2. The airport was opened by Canadian troops operating under the flag of the United Nations.
                      机场由加拿大军队以联合国的名义开放。
                  2. VERB 松劲;泄气;疲乏
                    If youflagor if your spiritsflag, you begin to lose enthusiasm or energy.
                    1. His enthusiasm was in no way flagging...
                      他的热情丝毫未减。
                    2. By 4,000m he was beginning to flag.
                      跑到4,000米时,他开始体力不支。
                  3. See also:flagged
                  4. PHRASE (在国外时)表示并号召拥护自己的国家;(为少数人支持的事业)摇旗呐喊
                    If youfly the flag, you show that you are proud of your country, or that you support a particular cause, especially when you are in a foreign country or when few other people do.
                    1. Steve Crabb can fly the flag with distinction for Britain in Barcelona.
                      史蒂夫·克拉布在巴塞罗那可以旗帜鲜明地支持英国。
                  5. PHRASAL VERB 挥手拦下,招手叫(尤指出租车)
                    If youflag downa vehicle, especially a taxi, you wave at it as a signal for the driver to stop.
                    1. Marlette was already out of the door, flagging down a taxi.
                      马利特已经出门了,正挥手招呼一辆出租车。

                  英英释义

                  noun

                  • a conspicuously marked or shaped tail
                    1. emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
                      1. stratified stone that splits into pieces suitable as paving stones
                          Synonym:flagstone
                        1. flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green
                            Synonym:pin
                          1. a listing printed in all issues of a newspaper or magazine (usually on the editorial page) that gives the name of the publication and the names of the editorial staff, etc.
                              Synonym:masthead
                            1. a rectangular piece of fabric used as a signalling device
                                Synonym:signal flag
                              1. plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
                                  Synonym:irisfleur-de-lissword lily

                                verb

                                • become less intense
                                    Synonym:ease upease offslacken off
                                  1. provide with a flag
                                    1. Flag this file so that I can recognize it immediately
                                  2. communicate or signal with a flag
                                    1. decorate with flags
                                      1. the building was flagged for the holiday
                                    2. droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
                                        Synonym:sagdroopswag

                                      双语例句

                                      • At midnight, the German flag will be raised over the Reichstag.
                                        半夜时,德国国旗将在德国国会大厦升起。
                                      • Marlette was already out of the door, flagging down a taxi.
                                        马利特已经出门了,正挥手招呼一辆出租车。
                                      • A flag was flying on the new military HQ.
                                        一面旗帜在新的军事指挥部上空飘扬着。
                                      • On top of the gantry the American flag flew.
                                        台架顶上飞舞着美国国旗。
                                      • Steve Crabb can fly the flag with distinction for Britain in Barcelona.
                                        史蒂夫·克拉布在巴塞罗那可以旗帜鲜明地支持英国。
                                      • A group of youths hoisted their flag on top of the disputed monument.
                                        一群年轻人将他们的旗帜升到那座备受争议的纪念碑顶上。
                                      • He draped himself in the Canadian flag and went round the track
                                        他身披加拿大国旗绕跑道奔跑。
                                      • The flag was held the wrong way up by some spectators
                                        一些观众把旗子拿倒了。
                                      • By 4,000m he was beginning to flag.
                                        跑到4,000米时,他开始体力不支。
                                      • His enthusiasm was in no way flagging
                                        他的热情丝毫未减。