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waryBrE /ˈweəri/NAmE /ˈweri/ adjective (wari·er, wari·est) careful when dealing with sb/sth because you think that there may be a danger or problem (对待人或事物时)小心的,谨慎的,留神的,小心翼翼的 SYN cautious ◆~ (of sb/sth) Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride. 提防那些主动让你搭车的陌生人。◆~ (of doing sth) She was wary of getting involved with him. 她唯恐和他有牵连。◆He gave her a wary look. 他留意地看了她一眼。◆The police will need to keep a wary eye on this area of town (= watch it carefully, in case there is trouble). 警方必须密切注意这一带城区。 ➡ compare unwary ▸ wari·ly BrE /ˈweərəli/NAmE /ˈwerəli/ adverb◆The cat eyed him warily. 那只猫警惕地注视着他。▸ wari·ness BrE /ˈweərinəs/NAmE /ˈwerinəs/ noun [U, sing.] ◆feelings of wariness 小心谨慎◆There was a wariness in her tone. 她的语气中透出一丝谨慎。 |