| 单词 | warning |
| 释义 | warning warning /ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/ aep /ˈwɔːr-/ noun [C or U] B1 something that makes you understand there is a possible danger or problem, especially one in the future: » Completely without warning he turned up on my doorstep with all four children!» There's a warning on the cigarette packet that says 'Tobacco seriously damages health'.» I'm not surprised you feel ill - let it be a warning to you!» Just a word of warning - restaurants in this area can be very expensive.» FORMAL The government have today issued a warning about the dangers of sunbathing.» They can't dismiss you just like that - they have to give you a written warning first.» The police fired warning shots but the protesters took no notice.Thesaurus+: ↑Threats and warningswarning signF0 a physical condition that shows someone has a disease: » The warning signs of the illness are respiratory problems and dizziness.Thesaurus+: ↑Threats and warningsWord partners for warning• ♯deliver/♯give/♯issue/♯sound a warning• ♯heed a warning• ♯ignore a warning• a ♯blunt/♯clear/♯dire/♯final warning• ♯without warning• a warning ♯about sthCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a blunt/cautionary/chilling/dire/grim/ominous/severe/stark/stern/strong warning» He continued to smoke despite dire warnings from his doctor.-lu. ample/clear warning» The sudden drop in temperature gave ample warning that snow was on its way.-lu. a final/salutary warning» She received a final warning last week about her behaviour.-lu. advance/prior/early warning» There was no advance warning of the bomb attack.-lu. a formal/written warning» He was given a formal warning and then released.–Types-lu. an air-raid/bomb/flood/gale/hazard/hurricane/storm warning» River experts issued a fresh flood warning yesterday.-lu. a health warning» All cigarette packets must have health warnings.–Verbs-lu. deliver/give/issue/send/sound a warning» The group issued a cautious warning about possible legal action.-lu. heed a warning» Those who failed to heed warnings to get out were trapped.-lu. ignore a warning» She ignored all the warnings that came up on her computer screen.–Prepositions-lu. as a warning» He sent the president a strongly-worded letter as a warning not to invade.-lu. despite a warning» They carried on fighting despite a warning from the referee.-lu. without warning» The soldiers fired without warning-lu. a warning about/against/over sth» The teacher gave him a warning about his behaviour.-lu. a warning for/to sb» The terrorists sent a warning to the press that there was a bomb in the station.-lu. a warning from sb» The incident prompted a warning from police about the dangers of illegally dumping toxic chemicals.–Nouns-lu. a warning sign/signal/light/siren» The ship ignored a warning signal and a radio message to stop.-lu. a warning label» All packets must have a warning label about the dangers of smoking.-lu. a warning letter» The White House sends warning letters to companies wanting to use the image of the President.-lu. a warning system» Both the flood warning system and coastal defences worked well.–Phrases-lu. a word of warning» A word of warning to business travellers - you may have to pay some hotels even if you don't stay overnight.• • • Extra Examples:» Police have put out a warning to people living in the area.» The judge said that the fine would serve as a warning to other motorists who drove without due care.» All cigarette packets carry a government health warning.» It would be irresponsible to ignore these warnings.» The police are trying to sift out the genuine warnings from all the hoax calls they have received. |
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