to take warning: to alter one's course of action when warned of its danger. Const. by (another's ill-fortune, etc.).
单词 | θ88838 |
释义 | the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > vigilance > be vigilant or on one's guard [verb (intransitive)] > take warning (2) to take warning1550 to take warning: to alter one's course of action when warned of its danger. Const. by (another's ill-fortune, etc.). to give (also take, raise) the alarm1570 A warning of danger, esp. one intended to startle or rouse the previously unwary into action. Frequently in to give (also take, raise) the alarm. |
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