警告 — meaning in English
jǐng gào
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English meaning
- caution noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- caveat noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
- mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
- warn verb To alert someone to a danger, problem, or something unpleasant that may happen.
- warning noun A statement, sign, or signal alerting someone to a danger, problem, or possible consequence.
Senses
警告 is used for these senses in English:
- caution Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
- caveat A warning.
- mark (of things) To identify (someone as a particular type of person or as having a particular role).
- warn (transitive) To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
- warning The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.
caution — full definition
- noun Careful attention to avoid danger or mistakes.
- noun A formal warning given by police instead of pursuing prosecution for a minor offense (chiefly UK).
- verb To warn someone about a risk or potential consequence.
caveat — full definition
- noun A warning or condition attached to a statement, agreement, or piece of advice.
- verb To attach a warning or qualification to something you say.