maroon
adj, n [U]
(of a) brownish red 褐红色(的)
a maroon jacket 褐红色的外衣.
maroon v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
abandon (sb) in a place from which he cannot escape, eg a desert island 将(某人)放逐到无法逃脱的地方(如荒岛)
sailors marooned on a remote island 放逐到偏远荒岛上的水手
(fig 比喻) Without a car, she was marooned at home for days. 她没有了汽车, 多日困在家里.
maroon n small rocket that makes a loud bang, used as a warning signal 报警鞭炮(用作警报信号).