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aware

UK //əˈweə(r)//US //əˈwer//

词源

源自中古英语 'iwar',古英语 'gewær',意为'谨慎的'或'警惕的'。

adjective

❶ 指知道或意识到某事的状态,通常用于描述对事实、情况或问题的认知。

“She was aware of the risks involved.”

(她意识到了其中的风险。)

“Are you aware that the meeting has been postponed?”

(你知道会议已经推迟了吗?)

同义词:conscious, informed, knowledgeable, cognizant, mindful

常见短语

be aware of — 表示知道或注意到某事,常用于提醒或强调对某事的认知。

“Please be aware of the slippery floor.”

(请注意地板很滑。)

self-aware — 指对自己、自己的感受或行为有清晰认知的状态。

“She is very self-aware and understands her strengths and weaknesses.”

(她非常了解自己,清楚自己的优点和缺点。)