及物动词

名词

1. 谨慎;慎重
Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger.

2. 提醒;告诫;警告
If someone cautions you, they warn you about problems or danger.

3. 受到(警方)正式警告
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.

4. 向…告知其法律权利(即嫌疑人所说的任何话都可能成为呈堂证据)
If someone who has been arrested is cautioned, the police warn them that anything they say may be used as evidence in a trial.

5. 把理智抛至脑后;鲁莽行事;恣意妄为
If you throw caution to the wind, you behave in a way that is not considered sensible or careful.

6. to err on the side of caution - see err

1. the trait of being cautious
being attentive to possible danger

e.g. a man of caution

Synonym: cautiousnesscarefulness

2. the trait of being circumspect and prudent

Synonym: circumspection

3. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

e.g. he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care

Synonym: precautioncareforethought

4. a warning against certain acts

e.g. a caveat against unfair practices

Synonym: caveat