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W0033200 (wôr′nĭng)n.1. A statement telling of or an indication providing evidence of impending danger, difficulty, or misfortune: The government issued a warning about unsafe drinking water. The shelf collapsed without any warning.2. Advice to be cautious: a word of warning to runners about the hot weather.3. A cautionary or deterrent example: The incident is a warning to careless investors.adj. Acting or serving to warn: a warning light; warning words.

warn′ing·ly adv.

warning

(ˈwɔːnɪŋ) n1. a hint, intimation, threat, etc, of harm or danger2. advice to beware or desist3. an archaic word for notice⁶adj4. (prenominal) intended or serving to warn: a warning look. 5. (Biology) (of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals) having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic ˈwarningly adv

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(ˈwɔr nɪŋ)

n. 1. the act or utterance of one who warns; the appearance, sound, etc., of a thing that warns. 2. something that serves to warn, give notice, or caution: We fired a warning at the devils. adj. 3. serving to warn or caution. [before 900]

warning

1. A communication and acknowledgment of dangers implicit in a wide spectrum of activities by potential opponents ranging from routine defense measures to substantial increases in readiness and force preparedness and to acts of terrorism or political, economic, or military provocation.
2. Operating procedures, practices, or conditions that may result in injury or death if not carefully observed or followed.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	warning - a message informing of danger; "a warning that still more bombs could explode"making known, informing - a speech act that conveys informationwake-up call - a warning to take action concerning something that was overlooked or neglected; "the bombing was a wake-up call to strengthen domestic security"alarmism - needless warningsalert, alerting - a warning serves to make you more alert to dangercaveat, caution - a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices"false alarm - a warning that is given about something that fails to occurforewarning, premonition - an early warning about a future eventheads-up - a warning message; "he sent a heads-up to the District Attorney"strategic warning - (military) a warning prior to the start of a threatening acttactical warning - (military) a warning after the initiation of a hostile actthreat - a warning that something unpleasant is imminent; "they were under threat of arrest"
	2.	warning - cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness); "a letter of admonition about the dangers of immorality"; "the warning was to beware of surprises"; "his final word of advice was not to play with matches"admonition, word of advice, monitionadvice - a proposal for an appropriate course of actiondeterrent example, object lesson, lesson, example - punishment intended as a warning to others; "they decided to make an example of him"
	3.	warning - notification of something, usually in advance; "they gave little warning of their arrival"; "she had only had four days' warning before leaving Berlin"apprisal, notification, telling - informing by words
Adj.	1.	warning - serving to warn; "shook a monitory finger at him"; "an exemplary jail sentence"admonitory, monitory, cautionary, exemplarydissuasive - deterring from action; "dissuasive advice"; "made a slight dissuasive gesture with her hand"

warning

noun1. caution, information, advice, injunction, notification, caveat, word to the wise health warnings on cigarette packets2. notice, notification, word, sign, threat, tip, signal, alarm, announcement, hint, alert, tip-off (informal) The soldiers opened fire without warning.3. omen, sign, forecast, indication, token, prediction, prophecy, premonition, foreboding, portent, presage, augury, foretoken a warning of impending doom4. reprimand, talking-to (informal), caution, censure, counsel, carpeting (Brit. informal), rebuke, reproach, scolding, berating, ticking-off (informal), chiding, dressing down (informal), telling-off (informal), admonition, upbraiding, reproof, remonstrance He was given a severe warning from the referee.5. example, lesson, caution, deterrent, message, moral I hope that your story acts as a warning to other people.adjective1. cautionary, threatening, ominous, premonitory, admonitory, monitory, bodeful Pain can act as a warning signal that something is wrong.

warning

noun1. Advice to beware, as of a person or thing:admonishment, admonition, caution, caveat, monition.2. An instance that warns or discourages prospective imitators:example, lesson.3. A signal that warns of imminent danger:alarm, alarum, alert, tocsin.adjectiveGiving warning:admonishing, admonitory, cautionary, monitory.

Translations

警告警告的警报

warn

(woːn) verb1. to tell (a person) in advance (about a danger etc). Black clouds warned us of the approaching storm; They warned her that she would be ill if she didn't rest.警告2. to advise (someone against doing something). I was warned about/against speeding by the policeman; They warned him not to be late.告诫ˈwarning noun1. an event, or something said or done, that warns. He gave her a warning against driving too fast; His heart attack will be a warning to him not to work so hard.警告2. advance notice or advance signs. The earthquake came without warning.警报 adjective giving a warning. She received a warning message.警告的ˈwarningly adverbShe looked warningly at the naughty boy.警告地

warning

→ 警告zhCN

The oil warning light won't go off → 机油警告灯始终亮着

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red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning

A red sky at sunrise is a sign that bad weather will follow. The full phrase is "Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning." I think we're going to get a bad storm today. Look at that sunrise—red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning.See also: red, sky, warning

Scarborough warning

No warning. The phrase might refer to a surprise attack on the castle of Scarborough in the 16th century. Primarily heard in UK. Well, that thunderstorm came through with a Scarborough warning—it wasn't supposed to rain today at all.See also: warning

warning shot

1. Literally, the firing of a weapon to signal an impending attack and/or to urge the opponent into surrender. We're almost at the shore—send up a warning shot before we land.2. By extension, something used to signal future events and/or to urge people into a particular course of action. This petition is just a warning shot, saying that we'll be arrested if we keep playing our music so loud. I say, turn it up!See also: shot, warning

trigger warning

A statement at the beginning of an article or video advising that its content might be upsetting, especially for trauma survivors. At least that graphic article came with a trigger warning.See also: trigger, warning

warning shot across the bow(s)

A display of strength or aggression meant to serve as a warning to others. It refers to a warning shot from a ship, and can take the form of words or actions. Her sharp retort was a warning shot across the bow, letting her boyfriend know that she would not tolerate his bad attitude. The president is planning a military exercise along the border as a warning shot across the bows of her neighbors to the east.See also: across, shot, warning

warning bells start ringing

Some issue indicates that one should be concerned about a potentially greater problem or troubling situation. warning bells started ringing among the board members when sales continued to decline for the second straight If your date asks you to meet in a secluded place, warning bells should start ringing.See also: bell, ring, start, warning

warning bells start to ring

Some issue indicates that one should be concerned about a potentially greater problem or troubling situation. warning bells started to ring among the board members when sales continued to decline for the second straight If your date asks you to meet in a secluded place, warning bells should start to ring.See also: bell, ring, start, warning

warn about (someone or something)

1. To provide information in advance about the risks or dangers associated with someone or something. Analysts have been warning about a likely downturn in the economy for months now, so this dip in the market shouldn't come as a surprise. Police are warning about a number of escaped inmates who are at large in the area.2. To caution someone about someone or something; to inform someone about the risks or dangers of someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "warn" and "about." My mom always warns me about the dangers of texting while driving. You need to warn him about Allison before he falls prey to her usual tricks.See also: warn

warn (one) against (something)

To caution one not to do something that is dangerous or risky. My mother always warned me against hanging out with hoodlums like you, and now I know why. Doctors are warning people against spending too much time in the sun this week lest they suffer dehydration or sunstroke.See also: warn

warn (one) away (from someone or something)

To caution one to leave or not to come near someone or something. The first noun or pronoun can also come after "away." Police had to warn people away from the wild bear, as they kept wanting to get close enough to take a photo. The government put up a sign warning away any potential hikers. My parents tied to warn me away from him, but I just found him too irresistible.See also: away, someone, warn

warn of (someone or something)

1. To provide information in advance about some potential source of harm, danger, or trouble. Analysts have been warning of a likely downturn in the economy for months now, so this dip in the market shouldn't come as a surprise. Police are warning of a number of escaped inmates who are at large in the area.2. To caution someone about something; to inform someone of the risks or dangers of something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "warn" and "of." My mom always warns me of the dangers of texting while driving. I wish someone has warned me of her kleptomania before we started dating.See also: of, warn

warn (one) off (from someone or something)

To caution someone to leave or not to come near something. The first noun or pronoun can also come after "off." The government put up signs warning off any potential hikers from the area. I held my shotgun across my chest as I warned the ruffians off from my land.See also: off, someone, warn

a shot across the bows

a warning shot across the bows

FORMALCOMMON A shot across the bows or a warning shot across the bows is something that someone does or says to show someone else that they are prepared to fight or compete with them, often if they continue to do what they are doing. `Bows' is pronounced with the same vowel sound as the word `how'. As a warning shot across the bows of their rivals, the company is already setting very low prices. This vote is a protest, a shot across the bows to the leadership, to show them that we're here. Note: You can also use the shorter expression a warning shot. The protest should act as a warning shot to the government. Note: People often use the verb fire before these expressions, and, less often, verbs such as deliver and send. Britain's agriculture minister departed from his prepared speech to fire a shot across Norway's bows. The electorate has sent a warning shot which our politicians must now take notice of. Note: The bows are the front part of a ship. See also: across, bow, shot

a warning shot across the bows

a statement or gesture intended to frighten someone into changing their course of action. Literally, a shot fired in front of the bows of a ship is one which is not intended to hit it but to make it stop or alter course.See also: across, bow, shot, warning

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red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning

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noun caution

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noun notice

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noun omen

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noun advice to beware, as of a person or thing

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noun an instance that warns or discourages prospective imitators

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noun a signal that warns of imminent danger

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adj giving warning

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noun a message informing of danger

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noun cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)

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