释义 |
Definition of prewarn in English: prewarnverb priːˈwɔːn [with object]Inform (someone) of a possible future danger or problem; forewarn. people living within areas that have been prone to flooding would be prewarned Example sentencesExamples - Easter is only just around the corner and everyone has been prewarned not to buy me any easter eggs.
- These bars and clubs pre-warn their customers that this is their policy and some are now allowing bottles and glasses onto the dance floor.
- It is better to be pre-warned than to be taken by surprise and found unprepared.
- It drained a section of the canal for maintenance, didn't pre-warn the moored boaters, but just untied and pushed the boats away from the bank.
- Pre-warn your neighbours and let them know what time the party will end.
- More effort needs to be made to increase the visibility of signage and safety flaggers in order to pre-warn and protect all users.
- After thinking about it and pre-warning them of my views I said "yes".
- Last week, as fire warden Evacuation Team Leader, I received a phone call pre-warning me of an exercise. I mentioned that I would be absent on Wednesday and my team member is now based in Exeter.
- I do not want to pre-warn him of our intentions but do not think it is correct that he digs an even bigger hole for himself over the next two weeks.
- Tornadoes just happen — there's nothing that pre-warns you about it, they can happen anywhere.
Synonyms warn, warn in advance, give advance warning, give fair warning, give notice, advise, apprise, inform |