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单词 watchfulness
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watchfulness
noun[U]
uk
/ˈwɒtʃ.fəl.nəs/us
/ˈwɑːtʃ.fəl.nəs/
thequalityorstateof beingwatchful(=payingcarefulattention):
There was acertainwatchfulness overunattendedluggageatrailwaystations.
Although bread-makingseemsasimpleprocess, itrequiresdelicatecareand watchfulness.
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  • Thereportpointsupsharplythe need forstudy,preparation, andconstantwatchfulness.
  • I had thisfeelingofmenace, ofquietwatchfulness.
  • She nevermovedorrelaxedher watchfulness.
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(Definition ofwatchfulnessfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofwatchfulness

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And although it might lead to increasing the power of the state, democraticwatchfulnessshould provide the remedy (130).
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In it, he developed an extensive table of the development of intelligence and instinct, supposed to help us understand how we go from sleep to a state ofwatchfulness.
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The old coastguard service used to render very great service to the mercantile navy of this country, by their constantwatchfulness.
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There must be unremittingwatchfulnessat every stage.
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It is only if we maintain that alliance and maintain thatwatchfulnessthat mutual and balanced force reductions will really be mutual and balanced.
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Should we, in addition to exercising prudence andwatchfulness, deliberately minimise contact and exchanges of all ideas—cultural, industrial, personal and so on?
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Responsible parental concern and control, and thewatchfulnessof the local community, have a vital part to play.
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Its strength stems from its ability to bring together good physical security to protect homes and an element ofwatchfulness.
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The qualities ofwatchfulness, dash, and determination of the corgi are very considerable.
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We must ask for the greatestwatchfulness, in the light of our experience, over other fields of industry where similar dangers may arise.
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Does that show thatwatchfulness, that eagerness, and that efficiency which is likely to secure for the money spent a good return?
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It calls for qualities of courage,watchfulness, patience and, above all, restraint.
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Possibly we shall see greater results of that carefulwatchfulnessin the near future.
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The position now is really one for policewatchfulness.
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Unfortunately it does not flourish of itself; it must be preserved by thewatchfulnessof those who enjoy it.
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