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单词 beware
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bewareverb [ only in infinitive and imperative ]

uk/bɪˈweər/us/bɪˈwer/

C1 [ I or T ] used to warn someone to be very careful about something or someone:

Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true.
You should beware of undercooked food when staying in hot countries.
Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing.

[ I ] used on signs to warn people of something dangerous:

Beware of the dog.
Beware - poisonous chemicals.

More examples

  • The sign on the gate said 'Beware of the Dog'.
  • It is icy on that pathway in the mornings, so beware.
  • You should beware of fraudsters offering overpriced treatments over the internet.
  • Beware anyone who offers you a second-hand car at a bargain price.
  • A red reflective triangle warns drivers to beware when there is a hazard ahead.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Threats & warnings

  • (I) told you (so)! idiom
  • (just) you wait idiom
  • bell
  • cautionary tale
  • do you want to make something/anything of it? idiom
  • early warning system
  • emergency cord
  • fire a (warning) shot across sb's bow idiom
  • forewarn
  • heads-up
  • notice
  • ring/sound alarm bells idiom
  • siren
  • slap
  • sound
  • tip
  • ultimatum
  • wake-up call
  • warning
  • warning/alarm bells start to ring/sound idiom

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bewareverb [ I/T ]

us/bɪˈweər/

to be very careful about something or someone:

[ I ] In grassy areas, beware of ticks.
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