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caution

UK //ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n//US //ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 'cautio'(小心),通过古法语 'caucion' 进入英语,原意为‘防备’或‘警惕’。

noun

❶ 指小心谨慎的态度或行为,避免危险或错误。常用于提醒他人注意潜在风险。

“He handled the fragile vase with great caution.”

(他非常小心地拿着那个易碎的花瓶。)

“The sign warned drivers to proceed with caution.”

(标志提醒司机要谨慎驾驶。)

❶ 正式的警告或告诫,通常由权威人士发出。

“The police officer gave him a caution for speeding.”

(警察因超速向他发出了警告。)

“The judge issued a caution to the witness.”

(法官向证人发出了告诫。)

同义词:care, prudence, warning, alertness

verb

❶ 提醒或警告某人注意潜在的危险或问题。

“She cautioned him not to trust strangers.”

(她告诫他不要相信陌生人。)

“The doctor cautioned against eating too much sugar.”

(医生警告不要吃太多糖。)

同义词:warn, advise, alert

常见短语

throw caution to the wind — 形容不顾风险或后果,鲁莽行事。

“He threw caution to the wind and quit his job to travel the world.”

(他不顾后果,辞去工作去环游世界。)

err on the side of caution — 宁可过于谨慎也不冒险,选择更安全的方式。

“It's better to err on the side of caution and wear a helmet.”

(宁可谨慎些,戴上头盔更安全。)