Definition of red wolf - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
wildlifeTECH. US medium-sized wolf native to southeastern United StatesTECH. US
- The red wolf is endangered in the southeastern United States.
- Conservationists are working to protect the red wolf.
- The red wolf's habitat is being restored.
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medium-sized wolf native to southeastern United States
Expressions with red
button that triggers emergency action
Press the red button to stop the machine.
long red floor covering used for formal events
A red carpet was rolled out for the movie premiere.
decorated envelope with money given for good luck
She gave her nephew a red envelope for New Year.
warning sign of potential danger
His temper was a red flag for the team.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
flushed due to physical exertion
She was red in the face after running the marathon.
drive through a red traffic light
He was fined for running a red light.
reduce official barriers and slow steps in formal processes
We cut the red tape so permits arrived within days.
start having less than zero money in an account
If we spend more, we'll go into the red.
celebrate in a wild and lively way in public
Let's paint the town red after the exam!
indicate a potential problem or danger
The sudden drop in sales raised a red flag for the company.
show signs that something may be wrong or risky
His strange behavior raised red flags at work.
special or VIP treatment given to important people
The celebrities received red carpet treatment at the award ceremony.
something that causes anger or irritation
His rude comment was a red flag to a bull for her.
financial loss in business or accounting
The company reported red ink for the third quarter.
lantern with a red light
The red lantern hung outside the shop.
mist that is red in color
The sunset created a beautiful red mist over the hills.
unnecessary rules or procedures that slow down official work
We couldn't get a permit because of all the red tape.
extend utmost hospitality, treat as honored guest, welcome extravagantly
They rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitaries.
punish a player by sending them off for breaking rules
The referee will show the red card if you foul again.
shows several clues that trouble is likely
After the interview, there are many red flags about taking that job.
experience significant financial losses continuously
The company continues to bleed red ink every quarter.
reduce unnecessary bureaucracy or regulations
The new policy aims to cut red tape for small businesses.
improve financial situation to eliminate debt
The company worked hard to get out of the red.
Expressions with wolf
person who prefers to be alone or act independently
He is a lone wolf who works best alone.
eat food quickly, often in a greedy or rude way
He wolfed down his lunch in two minutes.
to falsely claim that something bad is happening
He often cried wolf, and now no one believes him..
Chinese diplomat or official advocating aggressive nationalism
The wolf warrior's speech intensified the diplomatic tensions.
danger or crisis is imminent
With the storm approaching, the wolf is at the door.
wealthy high-level financier in Wall Street
He became a wolf of Wall Street after his big promotion.
don't raise false alarms
Don't cry wolf again; we need to trust your warnings.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf in lamb's clothing.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
Be careful, he is a wolf masquerading as a lamb.
person pretending to be harmless but is dangerous
He turned out to be a wolf dressed as a lamb.
ward off poverty or hunger by managing resources
They worked hard to keep the wolf from the door during tough times.
expresses that humans often harm or exploit each other
The saying man is a wolf to man warns about human cruelty.
financial trouble threatening someone's stability
They struggled to keep the wolf at the door.
someone dangerous pretending to be harmless
Be careful of him; he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
wolf with white fur found in the Arctic
The white wolf prowled silently through the snow.
group of wolves hunting and living together
The wolf pack moved silently through the forest.
young wolf in its early life stage
The wolf cub played with its siblings in the den.
subspecies of grey wolf living in the Arctic
The Arctic wolf is adapted to cold climates.
extremely eager or desirous
She was hungry like the wolf for success in her career.
male with wild behavior like a wolf
His classmates called him a wolf boy due to his antics.
small wolf native to western North America
The prairie wolf howled under the full moon.
be in a dangerous situation that cannot be safely escaped
He had the wolf by the ear when he refused to compromise.
extremely hungry
After the hike, he was ravenous as a wolf.
make bold claims or threats without real intent or ability
He kept selling wolf tickets, but never showed up to fight.
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- French:loup rouge, ...
- German:Roter Wolf, ...
- Italian:lupo rosso, ...
- Spanish:lobo rojo, ...
- Portuguese:lobo vermelho, ...
- Chinese:红狼, ...
- Japanese:アカオオカミ, ...
- Arabic:ذِئْب أَحْمَر, ...
- Hebrew:זְאֵב אָדֹם, ...
- Russian:красный волк, ...
- Ukrainian:червоний вовк, ...
- Hindi:लाल भेड़िया, ...
- Bengali:লাল নেকড়ে, ...
- Catalan:llop vermell, ...
- Czech:vlk rudý, ...
- Danish:rød ulv, ...
- Dutch:rode wolf, ...
- Greek:κόκκινος λύκος, ...
- Hungarian:vörös farkas, ...
- Khmer:ចចកក្រហម, ...
- Korean:붉은 늑대, ...
- Persian:گرگ قرمز, ...
- Polish:wilk czerwony, ...
- Portuguese (BR):lobo-vermelho, ...
- Romanian:lup roșu, ...
- Swedish:röd varg, ...
- Thai:หมาป่าแดง, ...
- Turkish:kızıl kurt, ...
- Vietnamese:sói đỏ, ...
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