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warning

UK //ˈwɔːnɪŋ//US //ˈwɔːrnɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'warnien',古英语 'warnian',意为“提醒”或“告诫”,与古高地德语 'warnon' 同源。

noun

❶ 警告,指提前告知可能发生的危险或问题,目的是让人注意或采取预防措施。

“The weather service issued a storm warning for the coastal areas.”

(气象部门对沿海地区发布了风暴警告。)

“She ignored the doctor's warning about smoking.”

(她忽视了医生关于吸烟的警告。)

同义词:alert, caution, notice

verb

❶ 警告,指通过言语或行动告知某人潜在的危险或后果。

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

(她警告他不要碰热炉子。)

“The police warned the protesters to disperse.”

(警察警告抗议者散开。)

同义词:alert, advise, notify

常见短语

without warning — 突然地,没有任何预兆或提前通知。

“The car stopped without warning in the middle of the road.”

(那辆车毫无预兆地在路中间停下了。)

warning sign — 警示标志,指显示潜在危险或问题的信号或迹象。

“Frequent headaches can be a warning sign of stress.”

(频繁头痛可能是压力的警示信号。)