Rainbow meaning in English
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Definition
a rainbow: an arc of multi-colored light in the sky which occurs when the sun shines after rain
Examples
- "I mean... Call me "Rainbow Child"."
- "General Rainbow Child : You're right!"
- "General Rainbow Child's Hippie Circus"
- "Horatio : General, I mean Rainbow Child, am I still under arrest?"
- "I wanted to see some real, live San Francisco gays, with flowers in their hair, and rainbows."
- "General Rainbow Child : Ladies and gentlemen, I present Brian Jones, the human cannonball!"
- "I love rainbows."
- "The General made war, but Rainbow Child makes love."
- "General Rainbow Child : The audience hated all my acts, Brian."
- "Today, at San Francisco's historic Bleeding Heart Theatre, in the heart of the Rainbow District, the Delavigne Corporation will announce its latest charitable endeavor."
Exercise 1
Ruby writes about "protection from the rain".
Which of the following items might she take with her tonight to protect her from the rain?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following items might she take with her tonight to protect her from the rain?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Ruby writes about "protection from the rain".
Which of the following items might she take with her tonight to protect her from the rain?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Which of the following items might she take with her tonight to protect her from the rain?
There may be more than one correct answer!
Umm, it's not such a good idea to wear a tuxedo in the rain. A tuxedo is a fancy suit for men, generally worn at weddings and other formal events.
It's always smart to take an umbrella with you when it rains. An umbrella is a sort of cane with a canopy attached which protects from the rain and pigeon droppings.
If only one could wear a rainbow. Alas, it is impossible...unless you wear a shirt with a rainbow on it. A "rainbow" is an arc of spectral colors which appears in the sky as result of refracted light in drops of rain.
Good guess, but a "reindeer" is an animal also known as a caribou. These beautiful creatures are distinctive for their antlers (types of horns which emerge from the head) which are present both in males AND females. Fantastic! To learn more about the reindeer contact your local caribou farm or contact Santa Claus directly by fax at the North Pole.
No such thing. Good try, though.
A "slicker" is a raincoat, generally made of a glossy material such as plastic or rubber to repel the rain. This is a good thing to wear in the rain.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a of you for my collection."
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a of you for my collection."
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue.
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful rainbow 1 in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next block 2 from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a picture 3 of you for my collection."
This term describes a colourful arc that appears in the sky after rain. "After the rain stopped, the sun came out and there was a beautiful rainbow 1 in the sky."
This term describes a rectangular group of buildings or the distance between 2 intersecting streets. "I live very close to work, my house is situated on the next block 2 from the office."
This term is synonymous with "photo" or "image". "You are a very beautiful lady. I would like to take a picture 3 of you for my collection."
1 rainbow: A "rainbow" is an arc of colored light that occurs when the sun shines after a rainstorm. "Rainbows" are considered to be one of the most beautiful acts of nature. The rainbow is a symbol of the gay community.
2 block: A "block" refers to a square or rectangular area of buildings surrounded by 4 streets. In American English (not in British English), the term "block" is used as an informal unit of distance, for example when giving directions: It's two blocks from here'. Edward tells the man to walk "for about a block".
3 picture: A "picture" can refer to a "diagram", "drawing", "illustration", or "painting". In this context, it refers to a "photo". Example: Please can you take a picture of me in front of the Taj Mahal?
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