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源自拉丁语 'cautio'(小心),通过古法语 'caution' 进入英语,原意为‘警惕’或‘预防措施’。
❶ 警告或提醒某人小心某事,通常指潜在的危险或问题,带有正式或严肃的语气。
“The doctor cautioned him against eating too much sugar.”
(医生警告他不要吃太多糖。)
“She cautioned the children not to play near the construction site.”
(她提醒孩子们不要在建筑工地附近玩耍。)
cautioned against — 正式建议不要做某事,通常因为存在风险或不良后果。
“Experts cautioned against investing in the unstable market.”
(专家警告不要在动荡的市场中投资。)