LEARNit Dictionary

colour

noun
A1
1
A1
the appearance that things have that results from the way in which they reflect light. Red, orange and green are colours.
رنگ
see also complementary colour, primary colour
2
A1
the use of all the colours, not only black and white
رنگ, رنگ‌آمیزی, رنگارنگی
the introduction of colour television in the UK in 1967
colour photographs
a colour printer
a full-colour brochure
Do you dream in colour?
see also full-colour, self-colour
3
A2
the colour of a person’s skin, seen as showing that they belong to a particular race
رنگ پوست
Discrimination on the grounds of race, religion or colour was outlawed.
people of all ages, genders, creeds and colours
to discriminate on the basis of colour
Can we seriously believe people who claim not to see colour?
4
a red or pink colour in somebody’s face, especially when it shows that they look healthy or that they are embarrassed
رنگ چهره, سرخی چهره, سرخی صورت, گلگونی چهره
The fresh air brought colour to their cheeks.
Colour flooded her face when she thought of what had happened.
His face was drained of colour .
5
a substance that is used to give colour to something
رنگ, رنگ‌دانه
a semi-permanent hair colour that lasts six to eight washes
This colour runs, so wash the shirt separately.
see also oil colour, watercolour
6
interesting and exciting details or qualities
جزئیات جذاب, صفات هیجان‌انگیز, مشخصه‌های هیجان‌انگیز
The old town is full of colour and attractions.
Her acting added warmth and colour to the production.
to add/give/lend colour to something
see also local colour
7
the particular colours that are used on clothes, flags, etc. to represent a team, school, political party or country
رنگ, رنگ‌های نمادین, رنگ‌های مشخصه, رنگ‌های هویتی
Red and white are the team colours.
Spain’s national colours
(figurative)There are people of different political colours on the committee.
8
a flag, badge, etc. that represents a team, country, ship, etc.
پرچم, نشان
Most buildings had a flagpole with the national colours flying.
sailing under the French colours
verb
1
to put colour on something using paint, coloured pencils, etc.
رنگ کردن, رنگ‌آمیزی کردن
2
to become red because the person is embarrassed
سرخ شدن, شرمگین شدن
Everyone in the room stared at Gerry, and he coloured slightly.
She coloured at his remarks.
He grinned at Mary, who coloured up instantly.
synonym blush
3
to affect something, especially in a negative way
اثر منفی گذاشتن
This incident coloured her whole life.
Don't let your judgement be coloured by personal feelings.