Перейти к содержимому
vocaboo
Бета
Войти

canary

Произношение: [kəˈnɛəri]

Слово

Контекст: «animals»

(noun) a small, yellow bird that is often kept as a pet. Canaries are known for their singing and bright color. People love to have them in cages at home because they are cheerful.

Пример

My canary sings beautifully every morning.

Пример

I don't have a canary; I prefer dogs over birds.

Пример

Do you think a canary would make a good pet?

Контекст: «metaphor»

(noun) a warning sign about danger or a signal that something is wrong. The term comes from miners who used canaries to detect harmful gases in the mines.

Пример

The factory had a canary in the form of strange noises before the machine broke down.

Пример

There was no canary to warn us about the storm; it caught everyone by surprise.

Пример

What can be considered a canary in our daily lives?

Контекст: «color»

(adjective) to describe something that is yellow, similar to the color of a canary bird. It's often used for clothing, decorations, or even paint.

Пример

She wore a canary yellow dress that brightened up the room.

Пример

He didn't like the canary shade of the walls and wanted to paint them a different color.

Пример

What other colors go well with canary yellow?

0s
0s