| 单词 | caution |
| 释义 | caution (kɔːʃən ) Word forms: cautions , cautioning , cautioned 1. uncountable noun B2 Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger. Extreme caution should be exercised when buying part-worn tyres. The Chancellor is a man of caution. 2. verb If someone cautions you, they warn you about problems or danger. Tony cautioned against misrepresenting the situation. [VERB + against] The statement clearly was intended to caution Seoul against attempting to block the council's action again. [V n + against/about] But experts caution that instant gratification comes at a price. [VERB that] Caution is also a noun. There was a note of caution for the Treasury in the figures. 3. verb [usually passive] If someone who has broken the law is cautioned by the police, they are warned that if they break the law again official action will be taken against them. [British] The two men were cautioned but police say they will not be charged. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: reprimand, warn, admonish, give an injunction to Caution is also a noun. Liam was eventually let off with a caution. 4. verb [usually passive] If someone who has been arrested is cautioned, the police warn them that anything they say may be used as evidence in a trial. [British] Nobody was cautioned after arrest. [be VERB-ed] 5. to throw caution to the wind phrase If you throw caution to the wind, you behave in a way that is not considered sensible or careful. I threw caution to the wind and rode as fast as I could. 6. to err on the side of caution phrase If you err on the side of caution, for example, you decide to act in a cautious way, rather than take risks. They may be wise to err on the side of caution. He probably erred on the conservative rather than the generous side. Quotations: You should know a man seven years before you stir his fire Once bitten, twice shy Idioms: throw caution to the wind or throw caution to the winds to do something without worrying about the risks and danger involved This was no time to think, he decided. He threw caution to the winds and rang the bell of the ground-floor flat. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: caution flag But his big break came with 46 laps to go when the 13th caution flag came out. Houston Chronicle On lap 180, the ninth caution flag was waved for a large crash on the back straightaway. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Under the final caution flag of the day, the three friends lined up to cross the finish line side by side. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since 1979, the pace car has also been used to pack-up the field during caution flag periods. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On-track incidents brought out the caution flag on the third lap. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Only a simple red caution sign marks the spot now. Times, Sunday Times A designated car, usually with a caution sign and a red flag, leads the riders and close the cross streets to traffic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We've put up caution signs, and spoken to the childminder. Times,Sunday Times Warning signs and caution signs should be followed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The traffic was then released and normal traffic flow resumed but with speed advisory caution signs illuminated on the overhead matrix gantries. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Do likewise, even when others, possibly far better placed to judge, counsel caution. Times, Sunday Times If others counsel caution, thank them, then proceed exactly as you see fit. Times, Sunday Times While those who are worried about you may counsel caution, it's worth exploring these. Times, Sunday Times There really isn't one, as long as you resolve to ignore those who counsel caution. Times, Sunday Times A good financial adviser can bring valuable perspective and counsel caution when deal fever takes hold. Times, Sunday Times This should not be done without taking advice and savers should exercise a high degree of caution. Times, Sunday Times While we have to play with a degree of caution, we will definitely be having a go. The Sun The prospect of an increase in interest rates should also ensure that both mortgage lenders and buyers retain a degree of caution this year. Times, Sunday Times I would suggest a degree of caution. Times, Sunday Times Dramatic though they are, these statements should be treated with a degree of caution. The Times Literary Supplement One 53-year-old user compared the substance to alcohol in that it was safe to take with due caution. Times, Sunday Times All available means of verification and all due caution would naturally be applied. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nevertheless, due caution should be exercised when consuming oxygen. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They range from gravely wounding the economy by excessive caution on the lockdown, to aggravating the pandemic by lifting restrictions too early. Times,Sunday Times Many of them think the house-price falls they were protecting themselves against have nearly run their course, removing the argument for excessive caution. Times, Sunday Times Today, the risks of excessive caution are much higher than the hazards of rewarding greed. Times, Sunday Times But excessive caution carries its own risks. Times, Sunday Times Some regret they traded off risky adventures for dreary security; that excessive caution or lack of imagination prevented them from realising their potential. Times, Sunday Times If you rent a villa in the southwest of the island you are advised to exercise caution fco. Times, Sunday Times (2008) As the cheese has a salty edge, exercise caution with the salt. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Consumer advocates urged shoppers to exercise caution amid the rush for bargains. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But experts caution the science behind matching you with someone who has different immune system genes remains theoretical. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Investment trusts tend to perform better when markets rise, though experts caution that they are more vulnerable in a dip. Times, Sunday Times Over-70s and other vulnerable groups instructed to stay at home during the pandemic must not turn into couch potatoes, experts caution. Times,Sunday Times So if you find a super nest, don’t touch or try to remove it, experts caution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Experts caution that tougher affordability criteria and rising house prices are still squeezing the number of firsttimers able to secure a loan. Times, Sunday Times She went on to express caution about prenuptial contracts, saying that courts should retain their existing power to adjust them. Times, Sunday Times I've heard some worship leaders express caution about including longer or multiple passages as an example of 'too much talking'; in worship. Christianity Today Having expressed caution in the past, he now has doubts about the financial reconstruction being considered. Times, Sunday Times Others, including the scientist who conducted the research on the cannon, expressed caution. Times, Sunday Times While lenders have expressed caution, this has not yet translated into stricter lending practices. Times, Sunday Times Crossing the road must be treated with extra caution too. Times, Sunday Times Given that forgeries are common in some areas, stores are encouraged to take extra caution, including using random checks. Times, Sunday Times They earned significant bonuses and, in turn, their extra caution reduced insurance costs, fuel costs, maintenance costs and, surprisingly, asset costs. Globe and Mail However, predictions of a cooling housing market and the continuing upward trajectory of interest rates have prompted calls for extra caution before homeowners consider taking the plunge. Times, Sunday Times In 1910, the lighthouse's fuel was changed to kerosene, requiring extra caution and maintenance on the part of the lighthouse keepers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Treat all unsolicited e-mails with extreme caution. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Advisers said anyone approaching retirement should view such deals with extreme caution. Times, Sunday Times (2013) A spokesman said:'This case is a painful reminder that all internet users must use extreme caution when talking to or meeting people they only know via the internet'. The Sun (2010) Great caution must be taken in identifying a conflict as theological. Christianity Today On the other han, accounting regulators have made plain that dividend payers should exercise great caution. Times,Sunday Times However, while average house prices may be showing signs of resilience, there are parts of the market that should be approached with great caution. Times, Sunday Times We must proceed here with great caution. Times, Sunday Times As with all coverage of the leadership of the secrecy obsessed, nuclear armed state, the swirl of reports and rumours can be treated only with great caution. Times,Sunday Times Two, a near-criminal lack of caution with new mortgage applications helped to bring us to this current pass. Times, Sunday Times He was reckless to such a degree that his commanding officers had to caution him repeatedly about the senselessness of his lack of caution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The race was notable for its lack of caution flags. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We offer you all these words of advice in the hope that no great harm should befall you through lack of caution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While body modification has become mainstream, this documentary sounds a note of caution for those thinking about piercing, expanding or otherwise changing their appearance. Times, Sunday Times (2015) And yet big challenges lie ahead - and previous presidencies offer a note of caution. Times, Sunday Times (2018) Just one note of caution - if in doubt about your fitness, please check with a doctor before embarking on our exercise programme. The Sun (2014) Yet it is worth sounding a note of caution. Times, Sunday Times (2016) But she sounds a note of caution for other writers thinking of taking their creativity to the law. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Broad would like to have played a full part, but the medical staff recommended caution. Times, Sunday Times The eugenol in clove smoke causes a numbing of the throat which can diminish the gag reflex in users, leading researchers to recommend caution for individuals with respiratory infections. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He shook his head slowly, recommending caution. The Sun Dams on the river's branches require caution, however. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most routes are grade-separated (elevated roads or tunnels) and central routes have many sharp curves and multi-lane merges which require caution to drive safely. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But the new technology has its limitations and requires caution among marketeers. Times, Sunday Times Various brands available in the market claim similar properties, but not all can react with a wide range of cement hydration by-products, and thus require caution. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, encouraging self-help and a pharmacy-first approach requires caution. Times, Sunday Times Thirty-five percent of churches have a heightened sense of caution within their congregations about trying new things that cost money. Christianity Today Homeowners who do not wish to move out of a sense of caution - or cannot afford to do so - are staying put. Times, Sunday Times I would need a healthy sense of caution, yes. Christianity Today The sense of caution has been overwhelming. Times, Sunday Times That lack of clarity about future projections contributes to his sense of caution about the market's near-term outlook. Globe and Mail She doesn't see the point in taking things slowly, even if the people around her try to urge caution. The Sun Rental properties can be purchased for as little as $35,000, with companies offering 'guaranteed' doubledigit returns, but experts urge caution. Times, Sunday Times Private investors can create a small portfolio of freeholds themselves, but most advisers urge caution. Times, Sunday Times There are cases when cleaning or restoring items will add to their value, but experts urge caution. Times, Sunday Times Many experts, though, still urge caution, concerned that there could be more bad news lurking round the corner. Times, Sunday Times Use caution entering a marital fight in progress. Christianity Today Use caution when changing employee policies. Christianity Today Use caution to avoid short-sighted decisions. Christianity Today Look around for examples, but use caution. Christianity Today Several states have implemented campaigns addressing construction zone dangers and encouraging motorists to use caution when driving through work zones. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But I find it necessary to use the utmost caution about my eyesight. Middlemarch (1872) They warned: 'The utmost caution is advised to skiers and walkers outside the secured areas. The Sun (2013) Rather than attack the course, which is bound to be costly, he crept around it with the utmost caution. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Translations: Chinese: 小心, 警告 Japanese: 注意, 警告する |
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