careful /ˈkeɚfəl/ adjective Learner's definition of CAREFUL
[more careful; most careful]
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: using care小心的；仔细的；谨慎的 -
He is a careful driver.他是一个细心的司机。
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You can never be too careful about these things.对这些事情你怎么小心都不为过。
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Be careful! The stove is hot!小心！炉子烫！
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They are very careful with their money. [=they only spend what they can afford]他们花钱精打细算。
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She was careful of their feelings.她很注意照顾他们的感受。
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The police were careful to leave the room exactly as they found it.警方小心翼翼地使房间保持原样。
— see also (be) careful what you wish for at 1wish 2
always used before a noun : made, done, or said with care（言行）小心的，谨慎的 -
Police made a careful examination of the scene.警方对现场进行了仔细的勘察。
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We kept careful [=meticulous] records of the project.我们对项目进行了详细的记录。
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They produced a careful study of the building.他们对大楼进行了仔细的检查。
— carefulness
noun [noncount]