| 释义 |
vig·i·lant
\-nt\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin vigilant-, vigilans, from present participle of vigilare to be awake, watch, keep vigil, from vigil awake, alert — more at vigil
: alertly or watchfully awake; especially : alert or watchful to discover and avoid danger
< a vigilant mountain climber >
< a vigilant treasurer >
Synonyms: see watchful |