| 释义 |
cau·tion /ˈkɔːʃən/ n. | vt. | phr.
I n.
1. 小心，谨慎
do sth. with caution 小心翼翼地做某事
You must exercise (或 use) extreme caution when crossing this road. 穿这条马路时，你得特别小心。
2. 〈主英〉警惕；警告，告诫
The policeman gave him a caution for speeding. 警察因他超速行驶向他提出警告。
3. 〈口〉令人好笑的人；发噱的事
She's a real caution. 她真是个令人发笑的人。
4. 〈美〉〈苏格兰〉【律】保证(人)
5. 〈废〉预防
II vt.
〈主英〉警告，劝…小心
He cautioned us against playing in that busy street. 他告诫我们不要在那条交通繁忙的大街上玩耍。
We were cautioned not to drive fast. 我们得到告诫不要快速行车。
[OFr < L cautiō < cavēre to beware] phr. cast (或 fling, throw) caution to the winds (或 wind) 不顾一切，鲁莽行事 err on the side of caution 采取较为安全的做法 under caution 被捕时被告知有法定权利 |