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warn

UK //wɔːn//US //wɔːrn//

词源

源自古英语 'warnian',意为'警告'或'提醒',与古高地德语 'warnon'(警惕)同源。

verb

❶ 警告或提醒某人注意潜在的危险、问题或不良后果,通常带有希望对方避免伤害或错误的意图。

“The doctor warned him about the risks of smoking.”

(医生警告他吸烟的风险。)

“She warned me not to touch the hot stove.”

(她提醒我不要碰热炉子。)

同义词:alert, caution, advise, notify, inform

常见短语

warn against — 告诫某人不要做某事,因为可能会带来危险或不良后果。

“The teacher warned against cheating on the exam.”

(老师告诫不要在考试中作弊。)

warn off — 警告某人离开或停止某种行为,通常是为了避免冲突或危险。

“The farmer warned off the trespassers with a loud shout.”

(农民大声喊叫警告闯入者离开。)