yellow light
US /ˈjel.oʊ ˌlaɪt/
UK /ˈjel.oʊ ˌlaɪt/
1.
黄灯
a yellow traffic light, indicating that drivers should prepare to stop or proceed with caution
:
•
The car sped up to beat the yellow light.
汽车加速冲过黄灯。
•
Always slow down when you see a yellow light.
看到黄灯时，一定要减速。
2.
警告, 谨慎
a warning or caution, indicating that something is not fully approved or there are potential issues
:
•
The manager gave the project a yellow light, meaning it needs more review.
经理给项目亮了黄灯，这意味着它需要更多审查。
•
His doctor gave him a yellow light on strenuous exercise due to his recent injury.
由于他最近的伤势，医生对他剧烈运动亮了黄灯。