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alert

释义

alert

adjective

UK /əˈlɜː(r)t/

1
able to think in a clear and intelligent way
She’s remained physically fit and mentally alert.
Synonyms and related words
Able to think clearly
alert
lucid
clear
2
paying attention to what is happening and ready to react quickly if necessary
alert to:
Parents must be alert to the symptoms of the disease.
Synonyms and related words
Attentiveness and paying attention
attention
regard
focused

alert

adjective

US /əˈlɜrt/

1
able to think in a clear and intelligent way
He’s remarkably alert for his age.
Regular exercise could help you to feel better, look better, and be more alert.
Synonyms and related words
Able to think clearly
alert
lucid
clear
2
paying attention to what is happening and ready to react quickly if necessary
alert to:
Parents must be alert to the symptoms of the disease.
Synonyms and related words
Attentiveness and paying attention
attention
regard
focused

alert

noun countable

UK /əˈlɜː(r)t/

Word Forms

singular	alert
plural	alerts

1
a warning that something dangerous has happened or is going to happen
Flood alerts were issued for dozens of rivers.
Synonyms and related words
Warning and warnings
warning
notice
caution
See alsored alert

phrases

on (full) alert

on the alert

alert

noun countable

US /əˈlɜrt/

Word Forms

singular	alert
plural	alerts

1
a warning that something dangerous has happened or is going to happen
Flood alerts were issued for dozens of rivers.
Synonyms and related words
Warning and warnings
warning
notice
caution
See alsored alert

phrases

on (full) alert

on the alert

alert

verb transitive

UK /əˈlɜː(r)t/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	alert
he/she/it	alerts
present participle	alerting
past tense	alerted
past participle	alerted

1
to tell someone in authority about a danger or problem so that they can take action to deal with it
Neighbours heard the car being broken into and alerted the police.
Synonyms and related words
To warn someone about or against something
warn
alert
tip off
2
formalto tell someone about something that may affect them
alert someone to something:
We will be assisting in alerting people to the dangers of cold weather.
Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information
tell
deliver
report

alert

verb transitive

US /əˈlɜrt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	alert
he/she/it	alerts
present participle	alerting
past tense	alerted
past participle	alerted

1
to tell someone in authority about a danger or problem so that they can take action to deal with it
Our neighbors heard the car being broken into and alerted the police.
Synonyms and related words
To warn someone about or against something
warn
alert
tip off
2
formalto tell someone about something that may affect them
alert someone to something:
Something in his voice alerted Paige to the real danger.
alert someone to do something:
We will be alerting people not to swim in the water.
Synonyms and related words
To tell someone something, or to give information
tell
deliver
report

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