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源自拉丁语 'vigilantem'(保持清醒的),与'vigil'(守夜)同源,16世纪进入英语。
❶ 形容人保持高度警觉的状态,时刻注意可能的危险或问题,常用于描述安全人员或需要警惕的场合。
“The security guards remained vigilant throughout the night.”
(保安人员整晚都保持高度警惕。)
“Parents need to be vigilant when their children play near water.”
(当孩子在水边玩耍时,父母需要保持警觉。)
remain vigilant — 持续保持警惕状态,常用于安全提示或警告场合。
“Travelers should remain vigilant against pickpockets in crowded areas.”
(游客在拥挤场所应对扒手保持警惕。)
vigilant eye — 比喻密切关注的状态,强调持续而细致的观察。
“The teacher kept a vigilant eye on the students during the exam.”
(考试期间老师密切监督着学生。)