Dictionary entry
colors
/ˈkʌlɚz/
noun
国旗;旗帜
a flag that shows its nationality
徽章;标志;国旗;旗帜;船旗;军旗
In use
The flagpole in front of the town hall flies the national colors every day.
As the warship sailed into port, it lowered its colors to salute the fort.
The scout troop proudly displayed its colors at the summer camp opening ceremony.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
作为名词指国旗、军旗等时,通常以复数形式出现,且常接介词of表示所属。
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