单词 | caution |
释义 | noun | verb cautioncaution1 /ˈkɔʃən/ ●●○ noun 1[uncountable] the quality of being very careful to avoid danger or risks: with caution Beginners should proceed with caution.treat/use etc. something with caution (=think carefully about something, because it might not be true) The results of the survey must be treated with caution. Senators from both parties urged caution.extreme/great caution Travelers in the area should use extreme caution. The FBI said anyone receiving such a package should exercise (=use) caution when opening it.2a word/note of caution a warning to be careful: A word of caution: learn from an experienced surfer.3throw/fling/cast caution to the wind(s) literary to stop worrying about danger and take a risk: I decided to throw caution to the wind and say what I thought. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin cautio, from cavere to be careful, be on guard] noun | verb cautioncaution2 ●○○ verb [intransitive, transitive] to warn someone that something might be dangerous, difficult, etc. SYN warn: “Hold on tight,” she cautioned.caution somebody about/against something Doctors were cautioned against using the new test until more research is done.caution against Officials cautioned against reading too much into the decision.caution (somebody) that A label cautions customers that the toy contains small parts.caution somebody to do something He cautioned consumers not to make a decision on price alone. |
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