英语词汇“cautious”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of careful

Definition

showing or having caution

Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change.

Synonyms

careful

One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people.

guarded

The boy gave him a guarded reply.

alert

He had been spotted by an alert neighbour.

wary

Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water.

discreet

He followed at a discreet distance.

tentative

prudent

He is taking a prudent and cautious approach.

vigilant

Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.

watchful

Children swam at the pool, under the watchful eye of the lifeguards.

judicious

The President authorizes the judicious use of military force.

circumspect

You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him.

cagey (informal)

He is cagey about what he was paid for his business.

on your toes

chary

Some people are rather chary of being associated with him.

belt-and-braces

keeping a weather eye on

heedful

Opposites

daring

bold

rash

adventurous

reckless

careless

madcap

foolhardy

unguarded

impetuous

indiscreet

heedless

inattentive

incautious

venturesome

venturous

unheedful

单词	cautious
释义	Trends of cautious View usage for: cautious (kɔːʃəs) 1. adjective Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger. The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans. [+ about] He is a very cautious man. cautiously adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge. Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position. 2. adjective If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful. He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform. Synonyms: careful, guarded, alert, wary More Synonyms of cautious cautiously adverb [usually ADVERB adjective, oft ADVERB with verb] Cook was cautiously optimistic that he would finally solve the problem. Rebel sources have so far reacted cautiously to the threat. Synonyms: carefully, alertly, discreetly, tentatively More Synonyms of cautious cautious in British English (ˈkɔːʃəs) adjective showing or having caution; wary; prudent Derived forms cautiously (ˈcautiously) adverb cautiousness (ˈcautiousness) noun cautious in American English (ˈkɔʃəs) adjective full of caution; careful to avoid danger; circumspect; wary SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcareful Derived forms cautiously (ˈcautiously) adverb cautiousness (ˈcautiousness) noun Examples of 'cautious' in a sentence cautious We huddle for comfort under the shelter of a cautious coalition government. Times, Sunday Times (2011) People are becoming far more cautious with their money. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Recent tricky situations have made cautious individuals wary of concepts you regard as worthwhile. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Insurers would treat them as cautious drivers. Times, Sunday Times (2014) You just need to remember to be cautious and constantly aware of what comments you are posting. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Brands need to be cautious about which environment they place themselves in. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There may have been good reasons for this cautious attitude. Glyn Williams VOYAGES OF DELUSION: The Search for the North West Passage in the Age of Reason (2002) Since then they have been very cautious and are careful with the amount they lend. Times, Sunday Times (2006) On no account tell your mother and be cautious about approaching your father. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The cautious man would roll the dice now. Times, Sunday Times (2007) But now they are far more cautious. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It is a pity that the drivers of these vehicles are not more cautious and aware. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Borrowing attitudes are more cautious but credit availability is a real problem. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He will have worked his way up by cautious conservatism and careful calculation. Times, Sunday Times (2013) This is partly due to the exit from those lines and partly to a more cautious consumer environment. Times, Sunday Times (2014) And it draws his attention to the fact he should be more prudent and cautious when it comes to ticketing. The Sun (2006) The Government should be cautious as to what services are transferred. Times, Sunday Times (2010) He is known as very solid, no-nonsense … cautious and prudent. Christianity Today (2000) They were wary and cautious at first, but soon became accustomed to their surroundings, rolling in the sand and playing. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In other languages cautious British English: cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ ADJECTIVE A cautious person acts very carefully in order to avoid danger. I am a cautious driver. American English: cautious Arabic: حَذِر Brazilian Portuguese: cauteloso Chinese: 小心的 Croatian: oprezan Czech: opatrný Danish: forsigtig Dutch: voorzichtig European Spanish: cauteloso Finnish: varovainen French: prudent German: vorsichtig Greek: προσεκτικός Italian: prudente Japanese: 慎重な Korean: 조심하는 Norwegian: varsom Polish: ostrożny European Portuguese: cauteloso Romanian: precaut Russian: осторожный Latin American Spanish: cauteloso Swedish: försiktig Thai: ระมัดระวัง Turkish: tedbirli Ukrainian: обережний Vietnamese: thận trọng Chinese translation of 'cautious' cautious (ˈkɔːʃəs) adj 谨(謹)慎的 (jǐnshèn de) to be cautious about doing sth 对(對)做某事持谨(謹)慎的态(態)度 (duì zuò mǒushì chí jǐnshèn de tàidu) (adjective) in the sense of careful Definition showing or having caution Mr King clearly has a cautious approach to change. Synonyms careful One has to be extremely careful when dealing with these people. guarded The boy gave him a guarded reply. alert He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. wary Keep a wary eye on children when they are playing near water. discreet He followed at a discreet distance. tentative prudent He is taking a prudent and cautious approach. vigilant Police warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious. watchful Children swam at the pool, under the watchful eye of the lifeguards. judicious The President authorizes the judicious use of military force. circumspect You should have been more circumspect in your dealings with him. cagey (informal) He is cagey about what he was paid for his business. on your toes chary Some people are rather chary of being associated with him. belt-and-braces keeping a weather eye on heedful Opposites daring , bold , rash , adventurous , reckless , careless , madcap , foolhardy , unguarded , impetuous , indiscreet , heedless , inattentive , incautious , venturesome , venturous , unheedful Additional synonyms in the sense of alert Definition watchful and attentive He had been spotted by an alert neighbour. Synonyms attentive, careful, awake, wary, vigilant, perceptive, watchful, ready, on the lookout, circumspect, observant, on guard, wide-awake, on your toes, on the watch, keeping a weather eye on, heedful in the sense of cagey Definition reluctant to go into details He is cagey about what he was paid for his business. Synonyms guarded, reserved, careful, cautious, restrained, wary, discreet, shrewd, wily, reticent, noncommittal, chary in the sense of chary Definition wary or careful Some people are rather chary of being associated with him. Synonyms wary, guarded, careful, reluctant, cautious, suspicious, uneasy, scrupulous, circumspect, leery (slang), heedful, prudent Synonyms of 'cautious' cautious Explore 'cautious' in the dictionary
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