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单词 chary
释义 chary
\ˈcha(a)rē, -er-, -ār-, -ri\ adjective
(often -er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English charry, chary sorrowful, dear, from Old English cearig sorrowful, from cearu sorrow; akin to Old High German charag sorrowful — more at care
1. archaic : precious, treasured, dear
2. : marked by discreet caution:
 a. : hesitant and vigilant about dangers and risks : unwilling to proceed without much consideration
  < a chary investor >
  < the hunter was chary >
  < yet let us be chary of casting the first stone — J.L.Lowes >
 b. : fastidious
  < chary about the food he eats >
 c. : diffident, reserved
  < the chariest maid is prodigal enough if she unmask her beauty to the moon — Shakespeare >
 d. : sparing and reluctant in granting, accepting, or expending : tending to withhold, preserve, or guard
  < a busy man chary of his time >
  < I wanted my father's good opinion because he was chary of his compliments and shy in his affection — W.A.White >
Synonyms: see cautious
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